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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1970
Page
1
The Rusk Eagles travel to Di Boll Friday for a key football clash after a strong win over Whitehouse. Roundabout praises the team’s toughness, blocking, and tackling as they aim to restore their historic reputation and win.
Rusk State Hospital and the City of Rusk will co host the 13th annual convention for Volunteers Coordinators Directors and Superintendents with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and the Commissioner of MH MR. Tentative dates are October 21 22 and 23 1971. Dr Lex T Neill Acting Superintendent said the Exec Committee chose Rusk for the convention site. The three day gathering will include tours of East Texas Big Thicket and surrounding areas with housing in nearby towns. Dr David Wade Commissioner MH MR supports the event.
Bill Draper attended the 12th annual Association of Mental Health Administrators meeting in Philadelphia where sessions focused on changing methods of delivering health services. A plaque honored Region VI for the greatest membership increase in the past year. City employees received a five percent raise effective October 15, reflected in November 1 pay. Mayor Whitehead compared city staffing and work patterns with Jacksonville and noted gains in the garbage crew efficiency. Other raises were approved for city officials and staff, with sewer plant upgrades and state permit compliance driving costs. Industrial-well development potential from W. Nichols of Dallas was discussed for an industrial park project.
The Rusk Chamber of Commerce will select eight new directors from a slate of 17 candidates by secret ballot. Ballots to be mailed October 20 to 241 members. return deadline is November 3. Terms run three years from January 1971. George Dodd, DC president, notes the nominees include Winford Black Doyle Brooks Wiley Clark and others.
Dibolls hosts Rusk Friday in a key district opener. Rusk’s Eagles rely on Winged T with power sweep and option plays led by quarterback Cather Spencer who can pass when needed. Bill Yates is Spencer’s favored receiver and Kelvin Phipps anchors the Diboll line and defense with Thomas Joshua a strong 195 pound fullback.
New faces join this week’s Pigskin Contest winners sown by Rusk merchants. First prize 7.50 goes to Mike Sartain, second 5.00 to Mrs. Ina Ball, both of Rusk, third 3.00 to Glen Channel. Lumberjacks show three losses two wins with wins over Hempstead and Hemp Hill and losses to Center, Livingston, Corrigan. Eagles recover from rib injuries as Steve Dupree returns for the Diboll game. coach Doug Jordan praises a true team effort with standout play from James Henderson, Jimmy Richards, Chris Vaught, Terry Maness.
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