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Newspaper
Rusk Cherokeean
Location
Rusk, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
5
Nine pledges were inducted into the Alphalpha Gamma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi during a formal ceremony. The event marked the installation of new members as rushees completed the pledge process and joined the organization.
The October meeting of the Nacophobhes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met in Rusk at the New Southern Motor State. Regent Mrs. Thomas W. Wright presided over the luncheon, with Mrs. James C. Irwin of Alto as luncheon committee chair. Mrs. Walter Hl Meyers of Rusk spoke on American Heritage, with a tour of local historic spots highlighted. About 45 people attended, including members from Alto and Rusk.
Three couples filed for marriage licenses in the past week per County Clerk Mildred Fulton’s office. Names include Rodger Dale Moake with Linda Joy Rider of Rusk, John Davis Floyd of Memphis Texas with Lorine Sibley of Alto, and Robert Leeman Thompson of Jacksonville with Patricia Inez Griffin of Tyler.
Lamar State College of Technology selects two Lamar Tech voice majors as leads for Cardinal Theatre’s West Side Story. Billy Curl of Nederland plays Tony and Evelyn Dunn of Houston sings Maria with Gail Fisher of Rusk as Velma. Performances are November 11 14 at 7 30 p.m. and November 15 at 3 p.m. in the Lamar theatre. Director is Dr S Walker James with music director L Randolph Rabin and choreographer Mrs Rebecca Hill.
Descendants of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holcomb gathered Sunday October 1 at Mrs. John Long’s Mount Hope Road home. Attendees included numerous Holcomb relatives from Jacksonville Henderson Houston Lufkin San Antonio Trin idad and Huntsville with special guest Mrs. Vernie Minter of Rusk.
Visitation Week starts next Sunday October 25 with an 11:00 AM morning service and a 4:30 PM prayer meeting at the church. The week runs through November 1 when visitors report to the Commitment Committee. The Afternoon Circle meets date to be announced from the pulpit. The Presbytery meets November 10 at Highland Presbyterian Church at 9:00 AM. Everyone is invited to attend.
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