The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 130, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 29, 1979 Page: 1 of 16
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MICROFILM CENTEfl, INC
P.O. FiOX 45436
DALLAS, TX 75235
Cherokeean
TIXAS PRESS
Texas oldent \M-i*kl> newspaper. established a the Cherokee Sriitinel February 27. 1850
Husk. Texas 75785. Thursday. November 29. 1979
Volume 130
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Phe Texas State Railroad
U.S. Justice Department
Is Investigating City
Officials from the U.S. Department
of Justice were expected in Rusk
Wednesday, Nov. 28 The purpose of
the visit, according to City Manager
Hon Cox, was to determine if the City
of Kusk is using federal financial
assistance in a non-discriminatory
manner
Notification of the Justice
Department's intention to conduct
such a review was received Nov 15 in
the form of a letter to Mayor James V
Fisher
The mayor, City Attorney Larry
Sinclair and Cox were to meet with
Yule Parade Set
the Justice Department represen-
tatives
Rusk has been the recipient of
several Community Development
Block Grants, one in the sum of
approximately $100,000 and another
for $103,000. Approximately $492,702
in Federal Revenue Sharing funds
have been paid to the City of Rusk
since 1972.
The letter received Nov. 15 states,
"We have obtained information which
indicates possible disparate provision
of municipal services to minority
residents in your city, this letter is to
solicit your cooperation in our
investigation."
The letter also requested an
inspection of documents from city
records and files which reflect the use
of federal grants for these areas of
service: street pavement, street
maintenance, curbs and gutters,
street lights, fire hydrants, fire
See'CITY, p. 16
dotting Ready for Santa ( 'Inns
Adam Mallard drives the machinery for Keith Day to Install
Christmas decorations around the square in Kusk. The traditional yule
ornaments add to the festive atmosphere as Rusk readies for its
annual visit from Santa Claus. That event is expected at 4 p.m. Friday
when the Chamber of commerce will stage a Christmas parade.
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Rusk Chamber of Commerce!
annual Christmas Parade, scheduled
for 4 pin., Friday, Nov. 30, is
expected to be one of the best yet,
according to Sandra McCain and Will
Cumby, co-chairmen.
In excess of 15 floats, the famous
Shrine Mini-Patrol and Santa Claus on
the fire truck will highlight the
festivities in downtown Rusk.
"We have received wonderful
cooperation from Rusk High School
Rusk State Hospital and the entire
business community,' commented
Mrs. McCain.
Santa Claus is due to make his
entrance between 3 and 4 p.m. to
personally greet the children prior to
the parade. The old fellow with the
long beard and red suit will have
candy for the youngsters.
Cash prizes for the three best floats
will be awarded again this year
Solid Waste Landfill
Is On Court's Agenda
Marching bands from Alto and Rusk
will provide color and music.
Members of the Cherokee County
Riders Club will be flag bearers
Mrs. McCain stated that free coffee
and hot chocolate will be given all
participates immediately following
the paráde.
"We issue a most cordial invitation
to everyone to be in Rusk. Well have
everything from beautiful queens,
sweethearts and duchesses, floats,
bands and Santa Claus," concluded
Mrs. McCain.
Pancake
Supper
Is Friday
The annual Rusk Kiwanis Club's
Pancake Supper is scheduled from 5
p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 in the
Fellowship Hall of First United
Methodist Church. The event will
Follow the Rusk Chamber of
Commerce Christmas parade.
A menu of pancake, bacon, sausage,
syrup, coffee and cold drinks. Tickets
are only $3 with all pre-school
children allowed to eat at no charge.
Directors
Announced
Eight new directors have been
named by the Rusk Chamber of
Commerce members. These were
elected in the second round of voting:
Jim Barr, Danny Berry, George
Dodd, Wayne Hallett, Charles
Hassell, Lester Hughes, Glen Miller
and Houston White.
Outgoing directors will meet at 2
p.m. Thursday in the Chamber office
to nominate these officers: president,
president-elect, vice president,
treasurer and two directors to serve
on the executive committee. ,
Directors whose terms have expired
include Ike Daniel, Dr. James V.
Fisher, Bill Holland, Larry Long,
Travis McCain, Joe Terrell and Marie
Whitehead.
President Travis McCain says he
will recommend that the two persons
receiving the next highest number of
ballots be installed as directors for
unexpired terms. These include the
one-year unexpired term of Rev. Joe
Solid waste landfill will dominate
the Cherokee County Commissioners
Court meeting set for Thursday at 10
a.m. in the county courtroom in Rusk.
The agenda prepared by County
Judge Orvan B. Jones showed that
the commissioners will open bids for
chain link fencing and barbed wire
fencing.
Bids on excavation of the pit will be
the major decision reached by the
court, it is expected.
Judge Jones stated the pit will be 10
feet deep; 45 feet wide at the top and
35 feet at the bottom, and will be 550
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With a sense of sadness I approach
the task of writing this column. In
fact, the sadness is almost
overwhelming. And it is in such
moments when one has lost a friend
like Gene Meyers, that one seeks
words and thoughts of comfort.
Pondering universal truths and
laws, It is hard to focus on this
typewriter while my attention roams
out the window, to the stately pine
trees which grace our back yard. Two
squirrels scampering through them.
And I'm filled with a deep
appreciation for the world that I can
see, the world that I can feel-
especially the Reeling of friendship.
Surely friendship must fall In the
category of a Universal Law but It Is
beyond my word-realm to define.
I just know as you do, that
friendship transcends all else. That
one thing which binds us to others. It
might be more appropriately termed
"love." And that might be expanded
to simply "God."
She was my friend and 1 loved her.
The memory of her life will always be
etched, Indelibly, on my heart. All of
us share these feelings at such times.
And It Is good to share our grief, as
well as our Joy, with others, Thank
you for letting me share my pain with
you today.
Until next week? -mw
feet in length. It's estimated that in
excess of 80,000 yards of dirt will be
moved.
Other action to be considered by the
court include:
1) Airport improvement to consider
additional plane hangers. The county
judge stated that several private
companies have requested permission
to construct the hangers for their
aircraft.
2)ROW easement for General Tele-
phone Company of the Southwest in
Precinct No. 1 will also be talked.
3)Staff of Tax Assessor-Collector
Linda Beard.
4) At Tax School scheduled at Bryan
December 10-12 offers special
instruction to county employees, and
the court is expected to discuss
sending several from County Tax
Assessor-Collector Beard's office.
"Special emphasis is given the new
law that taxes land on its productivity
instead of market value," Judge
Jones explained.
5) A clerk's conference is scheduled
in Austin December 3-4, and this will
also be discussed.
6) Solid Waste will be given special
time on the agenda. "It will be an
open discussion," said the judge.
7) Law Enforcement people have
requested additional equipment, and
will be given time.
The Commissioners Court has a
conflict with the hearing set in 2nd
Judicial Court for 9 a.m. the same
day.
"Our present plaas are to appear in
District Court, and then ask for a brief
recess so that so can convene our
meeting also," said Judge Jones. "We
will, of course, be at the disposal of the
District Judge."
Landfill
Hearing
Scheduled
Hearing on the proposed Cherokee
County landfill site is set for 9 a.m.
Thursday. District Judge David
Wallace of Lufkin has been assigned
the case after Second Judicial Judge
Morris Hassell disqualified himself
from hearing the case because he was
mayor of Rusk and was involved in
the pre-application for the landfill.
Gallatin citizens filed a temporary
restraining order in District Court
earlier this month and are now
seeking a permanent injunction to
prevent the landfill from being
utilized.
The petition filed by Chester Odom
of Gallatin, one of the leaders
opposing the landfill, claimed that
certain terms and conditions were
included in the permit that the State
Health Department granted.
Odom maintained that the county
has not carried out some of the terms.
Gossett and a two-year unexpired
term of Ed VanZandt. VanZandt
resigned as director when he assumed
the position of Chamber manager last
year.
Fred Gaines will be named to the
two year term and Herbert Bell will
complete the one year directorship.
The terms of the newly elected eight
will expire December, 1982.
"We hope toJtave all new~directors
meet with us for the final meeting of
the year, Monday, Dec. 10," states
McCain.
Chamber directors whose terms
expire December, 1980 are:Fred
Buchanan, Lewie Byers, Paul Cox,
Herbert Bell, Johnnie McKay, Marie
Mehner, Joe Rozelle and Ernest
Singleton.
Terms of these directors will expire
in December, 1981: Bruce Bryant,
Greg Majors, Elma Musick, Joe Ray
Ocker, Bruce Stovall, Clyde Weaver,
Ken Worley and Fred Gaines.
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Heritage Meeting Set
The Cherokee County Heritage
Association will meet Monday
evening at Fat Boy's Restaurant in
Rusk. A board meeting will be held at
6 p.m. and dinner will be served at
6:30 p.m.
A special Christmas program is
planned, with members invited to
bring a gift or money donation to the
Volunteer Service Council at Rusk
State Hospital to be used for benefit of
the patients.
Mrs. Edith Roae will present a
Christmas story reading and music
will be provided by the Jacksonville
High School Olrla Sextette.
Mrs Verna Roddy, president, will
officiate at tha meeting. She has
askad the members to aid In a
research project of early Texas
gardens. Any person with information
about the lay-out, fencing, gates,
flower bed shapes, borders, curbs,
walkB and design of sitting areas of
gardens and yards of early Texas, is
asked to contact H. L. Holcomb in
Jacksonville, Nancy Mims in Rusk or
Edith Rose in Alto.
At last month's meeting, Mr. Carl
Roddy reported on the work of his
committee to plan an award-program
for a historical essay contest to be
sponsored through the schools. Mr.
Holeomb reported on the work of the
placement of signs at the Railroad
Park.
Mrs. Zula Pearson was the
meeting's guest speaker. Her talk was
entitlM"Lov«, Honor and Hang On!"
Every Float Has A Beginning
These 4-H members have n little work to do on their entry for Friday's annual Christmas parade. Beginning with
a tree, the group has a plan for the theme, "Night Before Christmas." Students shown here from left are Trachet
Bell, Chrlstl Schuster, Anita Mtolte, Margaret Kennedy. Ben Terry and Robert Stolte. Adult leader for the project
Is Mrs. Rlllle Ruth Jlnklns. -staff photo
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