The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 122, No. 32, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 15, 1970 Page: 2 of 12
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FAOB TWO-THB CNMOKEEAN OF RUSK, TEXAS,THURSDAY, JANUARY IS, 1970
The Cherokeean
2ND CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT RUSK, TEXAS 75785
PUBLISHED WEEKLY ON THURSDAY MORNING, BY
E. H. WHITEHEAD ENTERPRISES AT 618 NORTH MAIN
STREET, RUSK, TEXAS 75785. PHONE 683-2257
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
IN COUNTY—$4.00 PER YEAR, $2.25 SIX MONTHS
OUT OF COUNTY—$5.00 PER YEAR, $2.75 SIX MONTHS
* Comments * Columns
"MISPRINTS"
by narle whitehead
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Somebody has suggested that a column to a
newspaper Is comparable to a pot of stew for
the cook I Just a place to throw the left-overs.
. .but properly seasoned, columns and stew,
can make "fair" reading and "fare" eating. .
how's this for opening "spice'*!
"My wife is in need of help," the unhappy hus-
band explained to the psychiatrist. "She bursts
into tears over nothing. This morning she wept
for an hour because she saw a little dog with a
broken leg,"
'That's normal," consoled the psychiatrist,
"most women are sensitive to the suffering of
animals, t think even my wife might have cri-
ed."
"But doctor," explained the husband, "this
dog was in a box of animal crackers."
Humorous? Maybe. But it's surprising the
variety of "hang-ups" we all have in our lives.
We seem 'o have a hang-up regarding Hous-
ton's bid to relocate Maximum Security Unit to
their area. This particular grouping of patients
at Rusk Slate Hospital has long been the sub-
ject of a controversial Issue. Once again, we
understand, the officials of Houston are making
suggestions to the State Department of Mental
Health and Mental Retardation.
Last week, we're told, a group headed by Har-
ris County Judge Bill Elliott, met with Or. John
Kimross.Wright and the board to make firm
recommendations concerning the offer of a
particular site in Houston for re-locating Max-
imum Security patients.
They're using the same old song to entertain
their listeners; Houston has more and better
personnel to treat these people; Houston has
more in material facilities to aid in treating
the^e people.
Moreover, as in the past, tney still want to
involve it with the Department of Corrections
making It's operation a joint effort of theTDC
and the Department of MH & MR,
Actually, Houston has a piece of "white ele-
phant" property on their hands, built several
years ago, at a cost of $5,000^000. This has
been offered to the State for Maximum Secur.
ity. Some quarters view this as a "stop-gap**
measure only. This too, would ultimately bo
ruled unsatisfactory, if accepted by the State,
and promptly the Houston legislators would
"save the day," with a request for 10 to 20
millions for construction of still another fac-
ility!
Welfare of the patients should of course, fco
the ultimate and primary consideration. Our
first question is, can they the patients rae%
receive better care in Houston thanRuskfAMl
secondly, which location is the more econo-
mical for the taxpayer?
If we're going to cry over a dog with a broken
leg, we need toknowifit'sareal, live dog with
hope, or a white elephant, disguised as a dog,
from the animal cracker box. . . ,
Education Week-On Smoking And Health
The week of January 11-17 has been designa-
ted "Education Week on Smoking and Health"
In Texas during which time efforts will be in-
tensified In presenting the hazards of cigarette
smoking to the State's youth, parents, teachers,
physicians and nurses. Such efforts will also
be extended to others in a position ot influence
youth; and to expand these efforts toward the
entire adult population in Texas.
The purposes of the special week was revea,
led by Dr. William S, Brumage, director of the
Texas State Department of Health's Division
of Cancer and Heart Disease Control, and
chairman of the Texas Interagency Council on
Smoking and Health.
Gov. Preston Smith signed a proclamation re-
cognizing the special week earlier. The week
I® also the sixth anniversary of the Surgeon
General's Report on Smoking and Health.
The Interagency Council Is comprised of re-
presentatives from the American Cancer Soc-
iety, Texas Education Agency, Texas Heart
Association, Texas Medical Association,Tex-
as Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease As-
sociation, Texas P-TA and the State Health
Department.
Through the Texas Interagency Council,
many In-service education programs for tea.
chers, school personnel and school nurses have
been held during the past year.
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With rbe tagtaalnf of the new
year, we have a flurry of ac-
tivities related to various ph-
ases of the agricultural field.
You should find one or more
that interest you.
Bob Murdock, executlvedir-
ector of the East Texas Ag-
ricultural Council says they
nave an outstanding program
planned for the Twentieth An-
nua] East Texas Bankers Ag-
ricultural Conference Friday,
January 16, Wise Auditorium
at Tyler Junior College. The
subject of the conference will
be "Key to the Future" and
will feature outstanding sp-
eakers that will discuss sub-
jects relating to improving
and promoting agriculture in
East Texas, This is always
•n Informative and inspira-
REMINDER
COLUMN
"Weü, TWsday Is the big
night! We'll all get together
for the annual Chamber of
Commerce membership ban-
quet, at the New Motel at
7 o'clock. This will give us
a chance to thank Mr. Houston
White for the fine job he has
done, serving as president in
1969, and we'll get to wish
our new leader, Pat Nelll,
congratulations. The Cham,
ber needs the help of every
individual,..,so you plan to
come out to the banquet and
give President Neill and his
staff a big send-off. By the
way, I just happen to have a
few banquet tickets left if you
need to buy one.
•Looks like we're about to
get the Federal assistance
program to cattlemen mov-
ing along. Our county was hit
hard by a drought last year
when cattle people should have
been growing their hay. If
you will contact Bob Persons
or Leon Pledger at the ASC,
they'll get you signed up for
the,,drought assistance feed
program, It represents an apt-
proximate savings of 40cents
per 100 pounds of feed. That's
a lot for you big users. We're
qualified to sell you this feed,
can handle the whole deal, so
see us. Buy from stock, or
we'll customize according to
your particular needs.
*Stlll getting calls for our
bird houses....maybe they'll
get here by the next snow-
fall!
"Lots of folks are ill with
"the flu"...we can help you
with comblotlcs for your cat-
tle, but you'll have to get
your flu medicine somewhere
elsel Better yet, just don't
get sick! Make it a healthy
197a
•Say, It's time to fertilize
those pecan trees, and we
have e real special type fer-
tilise that Includes something
to kill the tree bores and
webb worms in your fruit
and nut trees....get It and put
It out now!
•Talked to a new bridegroom
the other day. He said he
knew he was In trouble...!
had just received a "thank
you" note from his wife's
parents!
Farming Today
With
JOHNNY McKay
County Agent
tlonal meeting for East Tex-
as Bankers and Agricultural
leaders In this area.
Cn January 19, 20, 21 fc 22
there will be a series of
Market Awareness Meetings
at Sulphur Springs, Naples,
Tyler, Marshall, Palestine,
Nacogdoches, Woodvllle, and
Hüntsville. These meetings
are planned by the Build East
Texas Task Force to take a
close look at the present sit-
uation and explore ways to
improve our marketing sys-
tems. BET committee mem-
bers and other interested lea-
ders are Invited to these
meetings. Check with your
County Agent for details of
meetings nearest to you.
The East Texas Hereford
Association Annual Show and
Sale is «¡et for Saturday, Jan-
uary 17 at the East Texas
Fair Grounds Sale Arena in
Tuler, The Show and Sale will
feature some 92 lots . 70
bulls and 20 females of both
Hereford and Polled Here-
ford breeding. The show st-
arts at 9*00 a.m. and the
sale at 12;00 Noon. If you need
a Hereford bull, you should
find one of your choice. Most
are of breeding age.
Dr. Fredrick Thornberry,
Area Extension Poultry Sp-
ecialist, tells us there will
be a Seminar for East Texas
egg producers and Allied In-
dustrymen, Thursday, Janu-
ary 22, at 6;30 p.m. in the
Extension Council Room of
the Courthouse in Nacogdo-
ches. Dr. John H, Qulsen-
berry, Head of the Depart-
ment of Poultry Science at
Texas A&M University, Dr.
J. R. Howes, Professor in
the same department, and
Marshall Miller, Extension
Marketing Specialist will con-
duct the Seminar. Discussions
will center on amino acid
Supplementation of layer
diets, feed additives, protein
phase feeding, maintenance
of egg shell quality in sum-
mer and egg processing pro-
Mem?,'Interested persons are
lAvited to attend.
The Second Annual Animal
Health Conference for. Live-
stockmen will be helu Janu-
ary 30-31 In the Marriott
Motor Hotel in Dallas,Texas.
The conference is sponsored
by the Texas Veterinary Me-
dical Association and the Col-
lege of Veterinary Medicine,
Texas A &M University. Con-
current sessions will run for
different classes of livestock
- Beef, Dairy, Sheep and
Goats, Horses, poultry, and
Swine. Take your pick. Af-
ter January 15, the registra,
rion fee Is $20, For detailed
information you may contact
Charles H. Huff, Executive
Secretary, Suite D, 610 Bra-
zos Street, Austin, Texas.
Cherokee County Livestock
Producers will want to put
January 27 on their calendar.
This is the date of the first
regular meeting of the Live -
stockmen's Association. Pro.
gram details will be released
next weyk.
MEN IN SERVICE
U. S. ARMY, Vietnam (AH-
TNCVArmy Private First
Class Curtis J. Green, 20^
son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Green, Route 1, Alto, was as.
signed Nov. 21 to the 1st Sig-
nal Brigade in Vietnam, as a
cable splicer.
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AUTO LOANS
Investigate
your financing
Before purchasing
your new car or
used car be sure
to ask about fin-
ancing.
Loans plans for cars do vary. We offer one
of the lowest rates for loans on cars and
you can repay us in easy monthly pay-
ments. Ask about our loan plans.
CITIZENS STATE BANK
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ly: E.B. Mustek, Jr.,
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Sherman, Tex.-Staff Sorgo,
ant Paul H, Traylor, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Tray-
lor of Rt. 5, Jacksonville, is
a member of the 4780th Air
Defense Wing that has earned
the U. S. Air Force Outstand.
ing Unit Award.
Sergeant Traylor, an air-
craft mechanic at Perrin
AFB, Texas, will wear the
distinctive service ribbon to
mark his affiliation with the
unit.
The 4780th was cited for
meritorious service from
July 1969 to January 1969. It
is part of the Aerospace De-
fense Command which pro-
tects the U. S. against hostile
aircraft and missiles.
The sergeant is a 1965 grad-
uate of Rusk High School.
(17CS0520) Danang, Vietnam
(FHTNC) Dec. 22-Navy Rad-
ioman Seaman Apprentice De-
wey L.Stafford, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Je?se Irby of 1002 W.
Thompsor, Rusk, is serving
at the U. S. Naval Support
Activity in Danang, Vietnam.
The activity supports more
than 160,000 U. S, and Free
world Military Assistance
Forces in the five norther-
most provinces of South Viet-
nam.
The Danang Support Activity
Is the Navy's largest overseas
shore command.
A* the football eeaeea Is
about to cloee we Had that
there's a' leaat one Ineligi-
ble football star at every
college. Same old story—he
can run and kick, but he
couldn't pass. As 1970 begins
we find that this year will
see many changes such as
being able to vote. Did you
know that you must fill out
an application before you will
have the right to vote and
that you only have a few days
left in this month to do this?
There are many things that
you will want to be able to
vote "fur" or against this
year so today would be the
time to go to the Tax Col-
lector-Assessors office and
do this little job.
Another big change is the re-
gistration of autos. You have
received a notice in the mail
the last few days regarding
registration and you shouldn't
have thrown it away. With this
it will take only a few se-
conds to register your auto,
without it will be the long
lines of last year. Then Feb-
ruary 2nd, is the first day
you will be able to do this.
Then in Colorado they are
beginning a new year by ch-
anging their court system.
The reforms include estab-
lishing a new appellante court
between lower courts and the
state Supreme Court. Justices
of the peace are abolished.
The state assumes paying all
costs of district and county
courts. And a statewide, pub-
lic-defender system begins
operations.
Many changes are due in
our own State in the next
few years; some are being
presented each legislature.
So the 1970's will probably
see many, many changes in
our County and State govern-
ments and the procedures of
doing them.
Lion Raymond Cooper de.
manded payment for his ser-
vices at the last rodeo and of
course was voted down and
with a few more words would
have been voted out of the
Rusk Lions Club.
The Mid-Winter Conference
at Nacogdoches the 17th with
a luncheon at 12 Noon a sp.
ecial program for the ladles
from 1 to 4:30 so anybody
that can go should, especially
the officers of the club and
their wives. Lion Billy Wat-
son was the program chair-
man last Thursday and will
be for the entire month. He
presented a film "A Chang,
ing World" that was very
interesting and has promised
some fine programs the bal-
ance of this month.
Cautious Gentleman: What
time do you have to go home,
girlie?
Girl: How much money do
you have?
Gentleman; Five hundred
dollars.
Girl; Thursday
See you Thursday noon Pine-
view Restaurant.
Political
Calendar
The following candidates
have authorized the Chero.
keean to publish their fil-
ings for offices in the up-
coming election.
Countv Judge
- Orvan B. Jones
READ AND
USE THE
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AnEND CHURCH SUNDAY
. FOR HIS FUTURE
A birthday party really thrills the children, and
probably the climax comes when they blow out the
candles, and make a wish. His wish would
probably be for a bright shiny new toy, but you as a
parent would wish for him the things that really count,
such as good health, happiness, friends and along
with these deeper and more serious things should
he a prayer for him to have the right interest
and relationship to God. You can help these things by
taking him to church
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