The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1988 Page: 1 of 24
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The Cherokee Sentinel
February 27, 1 850
The Cherokeean
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Vol. 140, No. 46 - 20 Pages
Thursday, December 22, 1988
Rusk, Texas 75785 25cents
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Rusk Y ule activities unfold
Christmas in Rusk is fast ap-
proaching. Local churches,
residents and business are com-
pleting their plans to make this one
of the best seasons in years.
The Make It Happen Committee
and the Rusk Chamber of Commer-
ce has worked many hours to
promoting decorations and ac-
tivities to draw visitors into the
area. The downtown area is simply
beautiful with twinkling white
lights and an array of brightly
colored lights and decorations.
It is a treat for all to drive
through the residential sections to
see the many lovely decorations. Of
special interest to those viewing the
Christmas lighting is drive through
the Dickinson Addition.
Students in the Rusk ISD have
been dismissed for the Christmas
holidays and will be returning to
classes on Jan. 3.
The Christmas season was
opened in Rusk on Dec. 1 with a
lighting ceremony on the steps of
the Cherokee County Courthouse.
The annual Yule parade, complete
with the arrival of Santa, was held
on the afternoon of Dec. 3.
Area churches have held Christ-
mas cantatas as well as children
choir presentations. A live nativity
scene is being presented at the
Eastside Baptist Church. Members
of the First Presbyterian Church
were to attend a candlelight service
at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
A community wide choir, along
with guest soloists from out-of-town
presented the Messiah on Dec. 11.
The beautiful presentation was
directed by Rusk High School Choir
Director Tom Corley.
Members of the Cherokee Civic
Theatre presented their annual
Christmas collage and Dessert
Theatre Dec. 8-11.
Among the Christmas Eve ser-
vices are at 5 p.m. at the First
United Methodist Church and at 6
p.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Services on Christmas morning are
set early at 10 a.m. at the first Bap-
tist Church and the First
Presbyterian Church. No evening
service is being planned at First
Baptist.
A variety of holidays are
scheduled for different groups in
observance of Christmas. State and
federal offices will be closed on
Monday, Dec. 26. County offices
and the Cherokee County Appraisal
district will be closed Thursday,
Friday and Monday. City offices
will be closed Friday and Monday.
Financial institutions will be
closed Monday. Citizens Bank,
which is normally open on Satur-
day, will be closed that day, also.
The majority of local businesses
will be closed on Monday in obser-
vance of the day. Whitehead Enter-
prises will be open for business
Monday.
Swearing-in ceremonies scheduled
Swearing in ceremonies are set for
2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, in the
Cherokee County District Cour-
troom. County Judge Emmett
Whitehead will serve as master of
ceremonies. Chief Justice Court of
Civil Apeáis J.W. Summers will
administer the oath of office to
District Judge Morris Hassell.
Hassell will then swear in other
county officials.
Scheduled to repeat the oath of of-
fice in addition to Judge Hassell are
Cherokee County Sheriff William J.
(Jimmy) Dickson, Commissioner
E. R. (Bob) Gregg, Precinct 1;
Commissioner F. E. Hassell,
Precinct 3; District Attorney
Charles Holcomb; County Attorney
Robert (Bob) McNatt; Tax
Assessor-Collector Linda Beard;
Constable Billy L. Lovelady,
Precinct 1; Constable Chris Parson,
Precinct 2; Constable Harold Gray,
Precinct 3; Constable J. D. Evans,
Precinct 4.
Christmas cantatas and special programs will be aired Dec. 23
through Christmas Day on Radio Stations KWRW-FM and KTLU-
AM. "We hope folks will clip the schedule and tune into these ex-
cellent programs this holiday season," said Elmer Luck, station
representative.
Christmas Program Schedule
Mill 1
Town
with Mrs. Roundabout
Of all the emotions, Love is surely
the one which permeates Christ-
mas. The celebration is rooted in
the christian faith that "God is Lov-
e". And, that "God so loved the
world that He gave His only begot-
ten Son..." Therefore, in our many
ways we strive to do as humans for
each other what has been done for
us.
In this great country in which we
Uve, our "land of opportunity" of-
fers a lifestyle and the material
goods to provide for so many. With
generosity, we help the less for-
tunate who may be up the road,
across town or around the corner
from us. Our ability to show our
love for each other resides in the
fact that we are a free nation. God
has blessed America and continues
to do so.
All around the Planet Earth, we
know there are people who are hur-
ting from natural disaster, acciden-
ts, starvation and other causes not
of their own doing. But it seems
that Christmas '88 reflects a time
when world leaders are moving
closer to the possibility of a "World
at peace." The "peace and good-
will" of which the Angels sang has
never been easy. Not for us as in-
dividuals...or nations. It is in the
recognition that peace is possible
that progress can be made.
Helen Steiner Rice, the poet, ex-
pressed these thoughts which we
share with you. We pray to Thee,
our Father, as Christmas comes
again, for peace amoung all nations
and good will between all men...
Give us the strength and courage to
search ourselves inside and
recognise our vanity, our
selfishness and pride...For the
struggle of all ages is centered deep
within where each man has a
"private war" that his own soul
must win. For a world of peace and
plenty of which all men have
dreamed, can only be attained and
kept when the spirit is redeemed."
May you have the Spirit of
Christmas, which is Peace, the
Gladness of Christmas which is
Hope, the Heart of Christmas,
which is Love. Until next week? -
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FRIDAY, DEC. 23
(Cable and Radio)
10:00 a.m.
11:00a.m.
12:00p.m.
1:00p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00p.m.
4:00 p.m.
5:00p.m.
(Radio only)
6:00 p.m.
7:00p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 24
(Cable and AM/FM)
8:00a.m.
9:00a.m.
10:00a.m.
11:00a.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 25
(Cable and FM)
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00p.m.
(Radio only)
4:00p.m.
5:00p.m.
First Baptist Rusk Children's Cantata
Rusk High School Choir
Handel's Messiah - Community Choir
Rusk State Hospital Christmas Show
First Methodist - Rusk
First Baptist - Rusk
Eastside Baptist - Rusk
First Presbyterian - Rusk
A. Frank Smith Methodist - Alto
Hilltop Baptist-Alto
Handel's Messiah
Rusk High School Choir
First Baptist Children's Cantata - Rusk
Rusk State Hospital program
First Baptist - Rusk
First Methodist - Rusk
Eastside Baptist - Rusk
First Presbyterian - Rusk
A. Frank Smith Methodist - Alto
Hilltop Baptist - Alto
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AMANDA PRINCE displays the Christmas stocking thai sh°
won at Santa's drawing Saturday. The 10-year-old is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Prince of Rusk. This stocking is
one of three given away this holiday season by the merchant
division of the Rusk Chamber of Commerce. >taff pho'
Commissioners' Court report
County said liable
for $4,500 damages
EARLY CHILDHOOD class of Nancy
awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus.
Largent pose for a holiday picture The youngsters are eagerly
staff photo
District Attorney Charles
Holcomb has notified the com-
missioners court that the county
will be liable for damages caused
by sheriff's deputies and a con-
stable while chasing a suspect. The
letter from the DA said a fence was
cut on property at Route 5,
Jacksonville. Cattle valued at $4,500
were lost in the incident.
County Judge Emmett Whitehead
said the county's insurance agency,
Hibbs Halmark of Tyler, has been
notified to see if the damages will
be carried through liability
coverage for law enforcement of-
ficers.
In other matters, the com-
missioner designated 715 feet of
Road 4115 as a county road. The
road width is approximately 20 feet
The action came to help in settling a
dispute between two property
owners.
Larry Bolton will replace in-
coming commissioner Boh Gregg
on the county Industrial Foundation
board Term of Luman Holman
was extended for three years. ( t ;ug
McCord of the Jacksonville Cham
ber of Commerce, met with the
commissioners to request the ac
tion.
Expenditures of $6(H) was ap
proved to pay for tree cutting and
hardwood topping on property at
the northwest end of the Cherokee
County Airport
Commissioners discussed the
possibility of scheduling an airshow
at the airport in 198a.
Just prior to adjournment. Coun-
ty Judge Whitehead expressed his
appreciation to outgoing com-
missioners Robert Underwood,
Precinct t, and Joe Henderson
Precinct 3 for their service to the
county Whitehead said becau
the diligent efforts o hi < i
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The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 22, 1988, newspaper, December 22, 1988; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth151883/m1/1/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.