Round Town Endorses Governor Smith in Texas Election
Roundabout urges voters in Rusk Cherokee County to back Governor Preston Smith in the November 3 election. The piece argues for Smith's record supporting Rusk State Hospital and cautions that split government could hinder cooperation. It notes polls favor Smith if turnout is high.
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Rusk
Preston Smith
Paul Eggers
Roundabout
Rusk State Hospital
W. Lee
Daniel
House
Senate
Rusk Group Set to Meet Highway Commission on Nov 19
Rusk leaders plan a 9:30 a.m. meeting with the Texas Highway Commission in Austin on November 19 to discuss a proposed two mile extension of loop 343 to connect Crockett Street near the Rodeo Grounds and U.S. 84 near Lloyd Road. The project, supported by the City Council, Precinct 1 Commissioner Bertis Watson, and the Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee, may extend outside Rusk city limits.
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Crockett Street
Rusk
Texas Highway Commission
Austin
Fef
H. Whiteheat
Highway Commission
Agenta
Ite
Rodeo Grounds
Lloy Road
Whitehead
Bertis Watson
Rusk City
Election Nov 3 and Festival Nears With Local Events
City leaders meet with the Commission to discuss election plans for November 3 and the upcoming festival. The Rusk delegation seeks redesignation of FM 343 as a spur or loop, a request likely to be considered.
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Rusk
Indian Summer Festival Set for Three Days of Events
The second annual Indian Summer Festival runs November 6 to 8 at the National Guard Armory with a three day program including an Arts and Crafts Fair free stage coach rides a football game turkey shoot horse shoe tournament a teen dance Pro Am golf and a trail ride plus daily historical tours.
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National Guard
Rusk
New Caney
Legion Hall
Voters face key races in Cherokee County and Texas
A large turnout is hoped for in the November general election across Cherokee County and Texas. Voters will decide between Linda Beard and Joe E. A. Ross for the county post, a write in for Justice of the Peace in Precinct I to replace Marvin Echols, and Abner Webb versus Tom Ball for the open seat. Statewide contests include Governor Preston Smith vs Paul Eggers and Lloyd Bentsen vs George Bush for the U S Senate, with liquor by the drink on the ballot.
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Cherokee County
Texas
Rusk Area
Linda Beard
Commissioners’ Court
Jimmy Cone
Joe EA. Ross
Justice of the Peace
Marvin Echols
Commissioners Court
Abner Webb
Webb
Tom Ball
Preston Smith
Paul Eggers
Smith
Eggers
Rusk State Hospital
Texas favors Democrat in Senate race push
The piece argues Lloyd Bentsen as the preferred Democrat nominee against George Bush in the U S Senate race. It notes Texas already has a Republican senator, John Tower, and contends Democrats should control both congressional branches with a Democrat representing Texas in Washington.
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Lloyd Bentsen
U.S. Senate
George Bush
Washington
John Tower
Congress
Texas
Absentee Balloting Closes Friday Amid Low Turnout
Absentee voting ends Friday while only 45 ballots have been cast as of Wednesday and officials urge eligible voters to cast ballots. If more details exist, they show limited participation and upcoming deadline.
Busy local figures drive Indian Summer Festival promise
Gene Meyers leads preparations for the largest Indian Summer Festival prom yet as the community praises the committee. Dr Phil Osborne and his family escaped a Thursday morning fire that destroyed their new home and belongings but left everyone unharmed.
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Gene Meyers
Phil Osborne
Roundabout
Lions Club 30th Anniversary Banquet Attended by Rush Lions
Roundabout notes the Lions Club 30th Anniversary Banquet with former Rush Lions returning for the event. Obie and Grace Walker Frank and Katie Gillespie Charles and Maurine Decker Grady and Jerry Fitts Bill and Jackie Whitten among attendees. Lions President Jack Fitts and Elma Musick Jr credited for organizing the success.
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Roundabout
Lions Club
Rush
Obie
Grace Walker
Frank
Katie Gillespie
Charles
Maurine Decker
Grady
Jerry Fitts
Bill
Jackie Whitten
Jack Fitts
Elma Musick, Jr
Leon Pledger
James Blanton
Obie M. Walker
Frank Gillespie
L. J. Leinback
Ike Daniel
E. B. Musick, Jr
Shelby Hood
Grady Hollenquist
Henry Westbrook
John Barton
Ed Guinn
Raymond Kendall
Christmas Parade Planned by Local Civic and Church Groups
Civic school and church units plan a Christmas parade with Mrs. Lou Goldsberry as Special Activities Committee chair urging participation. Dates tentatively set for the 3rd to 5th. a Dutch treat breakfast for Rusk merchants will discuss final parade plans.
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Lou Goldsberry
Special Activities Committee
CC Committee
Rusk
Lions Celebrate 30th Anniversary And Debt Retirement
The Rusk Lions Club marked its 30th anniversary with a banquet at the New Southern Motor Hotel and the retirement of all debts. Lion F B Musick Jr served as toastmaster before 109 attendees led by Club President Jack Pitts. The event honored charter members and past presidents, with District Governor Chester Stout in attendance. The club’s history and projects were recounted, including fundraising for a arena, a $28,500 swimming pool, and two...
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Rusk Lions Club
New Southern Motor Hotel
Lion F. B. Musick, Jr
Jack Pitts
Lion Musick
Chester Stout
Carthage
Leo W. Tosh
E. B. Munick, Jr
Curtis Ainsworth
F. B. Braly
Paul S
James S. Scarbrough
L. B. Stovall
Frank L. Sewell
Dr. H. P. Thomas
Joel H. Ward
Corry W. Wallace
B. F. Wallace
R.N. York
Grady Ellis
Corry Wallace
R. N. York
Toastmaster Musick
Robert Banks
Gladstone Thompson
Presbyterians Invite Community to Spiritual Enrichment Week
Beginning November 1 at 7 30 p m the Presbyterian week of Spiritual Enrichment runs through November 5 with 7 00 a m services each morning for 30 minutes and a devotional message. Afterward doughnuts and coffee are served in the church basement as Rev L Allen Holley urges all to attend led by Choir Director Robert von Doenhoff and organist See CHURCH Page 12.
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Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Allen Holley
Robert von Doenhoff
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PTA
J. W. Isaacs
Carnival
Rusk Chamber of Commerce
Morri- Hassell
CC Board of Directors
CC Board
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Eagle
Ricky Tate
Mike Shingle
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
Lions
E. R. Gregg, Jr
E. Lannon
J. E. Lee
Grady Hallenquist
John Lester
Edwin Guinn
Obie Walker
al Elliot
Charles Pierce
Burnell Stovall
Lloyd Pipes
R.G. Persons
E. D
Pete) Grimes
W. D. Draper
Charles M. Davis
Jon Barton
Ray Kendall
Wright Portman
James Hogan
Ben Barnes
Byron Pullerton
Crawford C. Martin
GOP
Faries McDaniel
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