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Newspaper

Rusk Cherokeean

Location

Rusk, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1970

Page

6

Martha Jane Skinner Honored At Bridal Shower Night

Martha Jane Skinner bride elect of Jerry Wayne McIntyre was feted at a Monday night bridal shower in the Community Room of the First State Bank. Guests wore blue and white, with centerpiece flowers and festive refreshments as the couple prepares for their November 7 wedding at Oakland Baptist Church.

Charles Reynolds Martha Skinner Martha Jane Skinner Jerry Wayne McIntyre First State Bank Comer Hudson J. W. Irby Martha Jane Woodie Skinner George McIntyre Rusk

Lions Club plans grand celebration with noted entertainers

The article outlines a planned steak dinner followed by an invocation by Rev Hallonquist and an official welcome by Lion President Jack Fitts. District Governor Stout will recognize charter members as Lion Gregg of Jacksonville pays tribute to past presidents. Obie Walker reviews the club history while Marion B. Snider performs humor and music and shares Lions International highlights.

Hallonquist First Methodist Church Lion Jack Fitts Stout Lion Gregg Jacksonville Obie Walker Longview Rusk Club Lion Marion B. Snider Dallas Krld-Tv Imperial Quartet Texas Quality Network Lions International Chicago Atlantic City Tokyo Japan Las Vegas Mexico City International Family of Lions International Leon Pledger George Dodd

Apathy Flags Texas Voter Turnout in Roundabout Note

A Roundabout item reports only four citizens voting by Wednesday morning. Governor Preston Smith expresses concern over Texas voter apathy this year. He warns Democratic nominees could be beaten if interest does not rise and urges citizens to vote.

Ernor Preston Smith Texas Ernor Smith

Mayor Seeks Raise for Police Amid Salary Review

Mayor Whitehead cites salary comparisons with Russian neighboring cities to justify raises for lower paid police staff while noting higher salaries are close to current levels. He thanks the police department for continuing to work and filling gaps as a replacement is sought.

Whitehead

Jacksonville to Host Forestry Conference in November

Jacksonville officials announce a two day forestry conference to address timber industry problems in Cherokee County. Led by Luman Holman the event includes workshops and tours on November 5 and 6 with a banquet and a small registration fee.

Jacksonville Luman Holman Cherokee County Forestry Committee Holman Cherokee County

PTA Carnival Adds New Features for Halloween

Rusk PTA presents a Halloween Carnival at Rusk Elementary School on Saturday October 31 starting 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale, food and Country Store donations requested, and new Bottle Booth joins the Pie Throw Booth operated by the PTA Executive Committee. Clowns and a witch will wander the square downtown from 9 12 noon and 1 4 p.m.

PTA Nancy Florian Nita Dover Betty Middleton Jo Clark Kay Martin Rev. Holley Charles Clark Gordon Wallace Fred Buchanan PTA Executive Committee

Good Turn Day Drive Set By East Texas Scouts

Tom Sartain is named local chairman for Good Turn Day 1970, the Boy Scouts service project aiding Goodwill Industries handicapped workers. kickoff November 1 as Scouts collect repairable clothing and shoes in bags filled by 2:00 p.m. on Good Turn Day. Robet Rick man of Goodwill East Texas notes the drive builds a backlog of materials for rehabilitation services and wages.

Tom Sartain Goodwill Industries East Texas Robet Rickman Goodwill of

Consultant Chadwell urges expanded rehabilitation programs at state facilities

Charles Chadwell, consultant to the MHMR system, visited Rusk State Hospital with Mrs. Vanderkooi and other staff. He praised ongoing projects, urged more patients be included in programs, and urged turning plans into action. Chadwell offers services upon request to state institutions.

Charles Chadwell Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Rusk State Hospital H. E. Butt Vanderkooi RSH Chadwell Jack Ball MSU June Cleveland Lex T. Neill

Adult Basic Education TV Schedule for Oct 26 30 1970

The week lists daily evening and afternoon classes and events for adult education. Readers see instructors Doug Jordan Gerald Chapman Rosalie Thomas and programs Fun With Math Local History Spanish Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs RHS Choir RHS Band Halftimes and films World of TWA with time slots from 4:00 to 7:30 p m each day.

T. V Doug Jordan Abe Gerald Chapman Rosalie Thomas RHS TWA

Wednesday Social Club Meets at Mrs A S Moore House

The Wednesday Social Club gathered October 14 at Mrs A S Moore's home. President Mrs W H Hanna led a short business meeting before four games of 42. High scores were won by Mrs Schluter among members and Mrs Sherman among guests. Coconut pie and beverages were served.

S, Moore Hanna Mesdames J Brewster Coats Cobble Finley H. Hanna Charles Marshall C. F. Mehner A.S. Moore Jack Pinson H, Schl

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