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Texas' Oldest, Continuously Published Weekly Newspaper -- Established Feb. 27,1850 as the Cherokee Sentinel
Alto:
Home of the
Caddoan Mounds
State Historic Site
Vol. 145. No. 23 - 10 Paiics
Rusk:
Home of the
Texas State Railroad
State Historical Park
Thursday, July 8, 1993
Rusk, Texas 75785 25 cents
Appreciation Banquet will feature
Lt. Gov. Bullock & Speaker Laney
Bob Bullock
Leiutenant Governor
Lt. Governor Bob Bullock and
Speaker of the House Pete Laney
have accepted invitations to attend
the Appreciation Banquet Thurs-
day, Aug. 19, to honor Sen. Bill
Haley and State Rep. Elton Bomer.
Former House Speaker Billy
Clayton is also expected to attend.
"Preliminary plans include a bar-
becue dinner with all the trimmings
and a short program featuring talks
byLt. Governor Bullock and Speaker
Laney," said E.H. Whitehead, ban-
quet chairman.
Top officials with Mental Health/
Mental Retardation, Texas Depart-
ment of Criminal Justice and Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department are
also being invited to the event.
"This will give us all an opportu-
nity to express our appreciation to
our elected officials for the outstand-
ing job they did representing us in
the last session of the legislature,"
said Whitehead.
A citizens' meeting will be held 3
p.m. Thursday at City Hall to final-
ize plans, and interested persons
are invited to attend.
Pete Láney,
Speaker of the Hi
ouse
Holcomb Reunion:
Something special
that comes once a year
B^JjCJHkdcomb^
The Holcomb family celebrates a
rich heritage in both size and
geneaology. They have, for almoat a
hundred years, practiced the tradi-
tion of a family reunion.
This year the Holcomb reunion
will be held July 10 and 11 at Cold
Springs, near Alto.
Holcombe have traced their ances-
tors back to Sir John de Holcomb of
Devonshire, England, who served in
the Christian Crusades from 1187 to
1191. The reunion group is made up
of descendants of Joseph and
Zachariah Holcomb. They along with
their wives and families migrated to
what was then, the Republic ofTexas
in 1843. Although reunions of this
family are held all over the U.S., this
one is one of the oldest and largest.
Saturday evening Holcombs from
AREA NEWS
BRIEFS
WILSON TO SPEAK HERE--
Congressman Charles Wilson will
Theatre's anniversary
production is tribute
to four of its leaders
lusk Lion*, Rotary and Kiwanis
Clubs July 8 at the Civic Center on
Euclid Street.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT-
A unique outdoor theatre presenta-
tion of "Two by Two," Richard
Rodgars' Musical version of Noah's
Ark, will open for a preview perfor-
mance Thursday, July 8 at The
University of Texas at Tyler. Regu-
lar performances are set for 8 p.m.
Friday-Sunday, July 9-11 and
Wednesday-Saturday, July 14-17.'
General addfiasion is ¿8; senior citi-
zens $6 and students and children
16.
ROSS PEROT IN LUFKIN-
Ross Perot will speak at 7:30 p.m.
July 16 at the Lufkin Civic Center
Auditorium., 601N. Second Street.
Admission is free. He will speak on
government reform, Congress and
economic issues. For further infor-
mation contact Sharon Holm an at
(214) 450-8803 or Sarah Strinden
(409) 637-1146.
LUNCHEON SLATED—A
Bible study luncheon is set for 12:06
to 12:66 noon Monday in Fellow-
ship Hall of First Baptist Church,
Rusk. Everyone is invited.
By Betty Horton
Cherokee Civic Theatre's 20th
Anniversary Gala Revue was an
evening of great entertainment. Just
perusing the program brought
memories rushing back
The production was dedicated to
the late Zula Pearaon (whq inspired
us and taught us love and discipline
for theatre); Billie McVicker (who
has bee loyal and true to the the-
atre); Paul Cox (who was the first
president of the theatre); and Gloria
Dotaon (who has worked enthusias-
tically and tirelessly for the the-
atre). How appropriate was the dedi-
cation as the influence of these four
is quite evident even today.
The audience was welcomed by
Ed Sullivan (Nelson Trimble) and
action was non-stop after that. Di-
rector Mary Holcomb had selected
musical numbers from Oklahoma
(1977) through Bye Bye Birdie (1993)
and the origional actors/actresses
were invited to recreate their roles.
They came from Dallas, Piano, Pal-
estine, Mineóla, Arlington, Lonview,
Tyler, and West Monroe, Louisiana.
The reception held at the Baskins
Building sifter the show was a de-
light. Not only did we have an op-
portunity to visit and reminisce, but
the refreshments of punch, finger
sandwiches, cookies, cake and fruit
were delicious. Maureen Glenn,
Ruth Rosa, and their helpers pro-
vided the perfect ending to a perfect
day.
And thank you, Mary Holcomb,
for having a dream, pursuing it, and
sharing it with us. Cherokee Civic
Theatre has given us quality enter-
tainment for twenty years and I am
grateful to have had the opportu-
nity to be a part of it all. What a
privilege it was to be able to re-live
some special momenta from a favor-
ite musical and even to shed an-
other tear when Sarai Johnson sang
"Come Home" during the closing
scene of "The Trip to Bountiful."
There were so many wonderful
performances. I couldn't mention one
without mentioning them all. It has
never ceased to amaze me at the
talent we have in our area. Chero-
kee Civic Theatre has a bright fu-
ture as evidenced by the number of
talented children we saw.
Cherokee Civic Theatre has
brought so much joy to so many in so
many ways. And, to think all of this
has been done by a noq-profit, ama-
teur organization that could rival
any big city production. I look for-
ward to the next twenty years and
know that you do to.
CHEROKEE CIVIC THEATRE!
Long may you survive!
all over the atate and nation will
gather to see their kin once more.
Emotions run high aa relatives
Calendar:
• Rusk City Council: 6:16
p.m. July 14 at City Hall
•RISD Board of Education:
6:16 p.m. July 12 at the School
Adminiatration Bldg.
• Alto City Council: 6:30
p.m. July 12 at City Hall
Next Week:
• Holcomb Reunion, photos
• Alto Chamber meeting re-
port
laugh and talk of old timea. There is
a sadness for those who have paaaed
away during the year and alwayB
joy for new babies and new in-lawa.
After the meal on Saturday
evening, everyone will socialize at
an outdoor program and return
Sunday morning for a memorial
service in the church and a deli-
cious meal under the Holcomb
Pavilion.
The Holcomb family haa always
been very proud of the fact that
they are a sociable, friendly and
hoapitable group. Frienda of the
family are alway8 welcome. To the
Holcombs this is a memorable occa-
sion. May it never cease.
ETET staff
cut drastically
The staff of East Texas Employ-
ment Training, Inc., the contractor
that serves Cherokee County
through grants from Eaat Texas
Council of Governments Job Train-
ing Program, is being cut drasti-%
cally, according to Mrs. Nancy
Mimma, administrative manager of
the Rusk office.
"Although the federal court ruled
in favor of the contractors and
ETCOG, we are having difficulty in
aecuring grants at this time,"
Mimms said.
The entire JTPA program, admin-
istered by ETCOG, was investigated
and litigation brought against both
ETCOG and its contractors.
The county office ia currently ad-
ministering approximately $2 mil-
lion dollars through the JTPA. Most
of this money goes to train people in
job skills. .
Staff haa been reduced from six to
three.
No contractors bid for the job train-
ing services in Gregg and Rusk
Counties when the PIC (Private In-
duatry Council) and ETCOG had
their meeting June 17.
Wendell Holcombe, occupational
trainingprogramsdirector, said PIC
members could either seek new bids
on the projects or allow ETCOG to
operate the programs "in house" for
Gregg and Rusk counties.
Bob Burke, TEC assistant re-
gional director and PIC member,
said the agency just did not have
enough time nor resources to com-
plete the lengthy proposal. He said
that ETCOG's bid process is more
difficult than "any in the state."
Television show shines
spotlight on state parks
The popular television series
"Texas Country Reporter" will fea-
ture 31 Texas state parks on sepa-
rate programs beginning in Septem-
ber.
Texaa Parks and Wildlife Depart-
ment staff have made special ar-
rangements for the program's video
crew to make a whirlwind, three-
week tour of the atate to shoot the
varioua parks. These will include
three parka in East Texas. They are
Caddoan Mounds State Historical
Park, Texaa State Railroad State
Historical Park and Tyler State Park.
The production team will complete
filming by mid-July.
The park segments will air in 51
programa during the 1993-94 sea-
son , every program except the Christ-
mas installment. Viewers should
consult their local TV guide for show
time and channel listing of "Texas
Country Reporter" in their commu-
nity.
TRANSFER OP LEADERSHIP In the Rusk Rotary
Club Is passed from President Forrest Phlfer to
Jerry Murphy this month. The IB-member organi-
sation meets Tuesday noon at the Rusk Civic '
Center on Euclid 8treet.
-staff photo
Theft ring broken
Cherokee County Sheriff Jimmy
Dickson reported that Deputy Sher-
iffs Steve Suriano and Mike Daniels,
using informant information, have
cleared a burglary ring involving 15
to 20 burglaries and theft cases with
approximately $10,000 worth of
property being recovered.
Sheriff Dickson also stated the
majority of theee cases occurred in
the Jacksonville vicinity with many
of them being lake homes and boat-
houses. There were also burglaries
of some businesses that were cleared.
Sheriff Dickson stated that there
may be as many as 16 suspects con-
nected to these caaos, with 7 sus-
pects having already been jailed.
Jacksonville Police Detectives
have been working with Sheriffs
Deputies on this investigation. Many
ofthe cases cleared were cases which
had been investigated by the Jack-
sonville Police Department.
Sheriff Dickson said property re-
covered includes numerous guns,
fishing equipment s scuba equip-
ment, cam cordera, a motorcycle, car
engine and many other itema.
The Sheriff stated the following
people have been arrested and nu-
merous others will be charged as the
investigation continues.
Jason Young Josey of Jacksonville
was charged with Burglary of Habi-
tation, Possession of Stolen Prop-
erty, Burglary of Habitation.
Meredith Hamilton of Jacksonville
was charged with Posaeaaion of Sto-
len Property and Burglary of Habi-
tation.
Barbara Hattaway of Jacksonville
was charged with poeaession of sto-
len property.
Patrick Pettingill of Jacksonville
was charged with Burglary ofHabi-
-tation.
Clayton BlountofJacksonvillewas
charged with Burglary of Habita-
tion.
John Allen of Troup waa charged
with theft.
Tim Yeaty of Jacksonville waa
charged with burglary of a habita-
tion.
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Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 145, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1993, newspaper, July 8, 1993; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth152119/m1/1/: accessed April 28, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.