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Page 2—CHEROKEEAN/HERALP of Rusk, Texas—Thursday, August 3,2000
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August 3,2000
Emmett H. Whitehead
publisher
Marie Whitehead
editor
Texas' oldest continuously
published weekly newspaper.
Established as the Cherokee
Sentinel Feb. 27,1850
Jim Hogg State Historical
Park, Rusk -
Caddoan Mounds State
Historical Site, Alto
Texas State Railroad State
Historical Park, Rusk
Marie Whitehead
editor@mediactr.com
A few years back, teenag
ers came to town in their
own vehicles and/or the
borrowed-from-dad car. Remem-
ber what they did on these
special nights out? Why, they
drove "around the square," of
course. Last week, a couple of
these teeners, now full grown,
visited the land of their child-
hood memories...and what did
they do? You guessed it...except
they walked "arpund the
square." Robert Elton
Shattuck and Jimmy Persons
started at our office. We had a
wonderful visit and explained there's hardly
anybody else still in business on the square, as old
as we are. We (the Better Half and Yours Truly)
enjoyed reminiscing with "yesterday's children."
I hope that some day, their "yesterday's children"
drop in for a visit. They were here with many more
former students of the late,
beloved Lois Henry, to pay
their final respect...also
provide love and support
for Robert, the son of
Lois, and other members of
the family.
While on the road marked
"memory lane," here is a
favor asked of you by June
(Mrs. Don) Crysup. She
has been a pianist of more
years than she can count.
that's probably be^-
'se when she was boilifi,
she began playing right.
away. She has been privi-
leged to provide music at
the piano and/or organ for
weddings and funerals
through the years. Now,
she also reminisces...and
wonders how many? for
whom? when? Make her
happy...if she has played
for an important event in
your life, send her the info,
or call and give it to her.
She wishes now that she
had kept a record...wouldn't
it be a treasure?Well,
perhaps we can help her reconstruct the "unwrit-
ten book."
Continuing the journey down yesterday's
path...how about this photograph? It was recently
re-discovered in our archives and is the picture of
Morris Dixon and children, daughter Regina
and son Morris Reagan, also Morris' brother-in-
law, the late Russell Tillman. Clearly, it was a
proud moment for the two men who must have had
a very successful fishing expedition. Russell will be
remembered for his days in the
operation of a service station—with
such a happy disposition. His
daughter is Felice O'Neal, whom
you know. And Maggie, the better
half of Morris, is recuperating now
at Birmingham Health Care.
Hope they don't mind our sharing
this picture with everyone. This was
back in the days of rain when people
could fish. Before fish got fleas.
Everyone who knows Morris and
family pray for their speedy recover-
ies.
Another sad chapter in the life of
our family. Jan. 1, 1964 we pur-
chased a small quantity of dirt from
the late J. C. Williams. It has become priceless to
all of us, a special spot on the Planet Earth,
carefully nurtured by our Creator and assisted by
Himself. Now, for the first time since that date, we
have no horses there. We began with four. And
over the years have had, I think, 14 different
steeds of grace and beauty, all of them with very
individual personalities. Our last is gone. She was
the daughter of the recently deceased Miss Poco
Maid. With sympathy, Jerry Lusk and Dr.
Anthony Holcomb consoled us in the final hours
for Miss Emmy. She was 24 years old March 2.
Miss Emmy actually belonged to Daughter No. 1
who was already married and gone when she was
born. But Emmy grew to adult beauty and enjoyed
several seasons on Onion Creek in Austin...with
Daughter No. 2... who is fortunate to have the
granddaughter and great granddaughter of Poco
now on her Pflugerville Pfarm. Like Onion
Creek, life flows on.
Let me tell you that Kevin Stingley spent a few
happy hours in the company of A. B. Blevina'
descendants recently, in Waco. He not only secured
copies of photos he never dreamed of seeing, but
other papers, too. And he had inspected the
personal papers of Gen. Hammon now in the
archives of Rice University. Among other things
was a communication from General Robert E.
Lee with his signature. Kevin, our .Junior High
history teacher, is bewiüéXlMtlfWKh joy. He
Morris Dixon (left), the late Russell Tillman,
Regina and Morris Dixon, Jr (in front)
Miss Emmy
plans to write a book about his
magnificent obsession, New
Birmingham. (Or, was that its
real name, or even its first
name? Wait and see.) Truly, I
can hardly stand the waiting to
read, myself.
Heard from and seen include
these. Mayor William Bailey,
now retired from office, and his
wife of Wells came to the office
for assistance with news from
five years ago. It was good to
visit with them and discuss
future projects, like the decision
to be made for travel through
Wells. Citizens have two choices: widen Highway
69 where it is, or, construct a bypass. And yet, a
third option, to do nothing, must be considered,
too. Some decisions are very difficult.
An e-mail from Genny Butler Mantzuranis
arrived several weeks ago. It got pushed to the
bottom of the mess on my
desk. Now that I have re-
read her busy, busy report,
she probably hasn't noticed
the absence of an answer
from me. She wants to get
her feet wet, writing, her
first love. Genny needs
some guidance in search of
her information. When we
have nailed it down, you'll
hear more. She is a super
special Child. Another of
"yesterday's children."
A few notes on birthdayB.
Mr. Jake Conway will
celebrate No. 91 Aug. 5,
which is next Saturday.
And Lessie (Mrs. Riley)
Maness observed No. 93
July 31. Happy, happy to
both of these good Rusk
citizens with everyone's
wishes for many, many
more. Mr. Jake is with
daughter Mary Walley
and family (who continue
to improve). Lessie is a
resident of Birmingham
Health Care.
Among the travelers to
town recently was Mrs. Ralph (Garnet) Travis.
She came with daughter Judy and they enjoyed
visiting friends here, especially Flora Mae Jones.
The Health Report. Charlie Christopher is
feeling a bit under the weather. Going for some
tests in a day or two. Likewise for Leahmon
Hassell, meaning he is going to get a few more
tests soon, though he says he is better, just not
much strength yet. Judge J. W. Summers is Hack
home after a brief stay in the hospital. A touch of
pneumonia. Does anyone ever,
really, have just "a touch?" He is
better, also spouse Inez. Congrats to
FUMC Pastor Noy Pruitt and wife
Judy on the birth of their
Grandbaby. She's a girl. To go with
another sister and brother. The
daughter of Kelly Niemeier and
spouse. The Neimeiers have had an
action packed summer. Besides the
anticipated arrival of the baby, their
home was Hooded (internal leak)
while they were gone and did so
much damage, they had to move out
for repairs. He is associated with the
UM Church in the Houston area and
they have a wonderful congregation.
A place for them to reside temporarily was
provided...and they got back in their own house
just in time to welcome the little six pound daugh-
ter. Others hanging in/hanging on according to our
grapevine: Carl and Hettie Rogers, Wiley
Shattuck, Harold Northy and Melba Ballard's
daughter, who does NOT have cancer. Great news.
Helen Case (Mrs. Dr. Carl) now resides in
Austin and like others her age, our age, she has
down days. We wish her the best. Harvey and
Ella Cotton are happily recuperating from his
recent bypass surgery. He expresses with joy his
gratitude for the health and strength that God has
given him through the years. Community condo-
lences to the family of the late Ed Campbell who
served us for 35 years in a very important role—
that of highway engineer.
Coming next week, a few thoughts from Jeannie
Stewart, Carolyn Thompson and Kathleen
Stanfill.
When it "rains" around here, not everywhere
around here gets it. We were blessed with one-
tenth inch Saturday afternoon, on Bonner Street
and out KM 2972. By the time you read this, let us
all hope that we have received a good, ground
soaker. Everywhere around here.
Until next uwk, here is a borrowed start of a
smile."Be like a pontage stamp—stick to one
thing until you got there."
High Points From El Camino Real
It's hard to believe that
school is about to start back
already along El Camino
Real. I miss the good old days
when you never thought about
going back until after Labor
Day. I wonder if the kids are
any smarter from going to school
the extra days. Parents with
children getting ready to start
school for the first time are
beginning to worry about what
teachers their little darlings will
have and teachers are beginning
to worry about which of the little
darlings they might end up with
for the next ten months. Quarters will be getting
harder and harder to come by after the school
supplies and clothes are bought, so I'll do my best
not to disappoint you here.
My good friend Ernest Keel had a spell with
his heart last week while mowing on his tractor.
His wife, Evelyn found him slumped over the
wheel and got him down and on the porch, She
then rushed him to the hospital in Nacogdoches.
He had four heart bypasses on Thursday. He was
doing a lot better by Sunday afternoon, but he still
needs our prayers. He has worked awful hard on
the new building for Alto Missionary Baptist
Church and sure doesn't want to miss the dedica-
tion service that is planned there for 1:30 p.m. on
Saturday, August 5. Get well soon Ernest you've
got a lot of friends pulling for you.
Terri Grogan walked out in her yard weekend
before last with her dogs and got bit by a Cotton-
mouth water moccasin. She has been pretty sick,
and in a lot of pain, but she is home from the
hospital. You'd think with all her experience
Chris Davis
e-mail: elcaminoreal@inu.net
working as Alto's City Secretary
she would know to watch for
snakes in the grass. Good luck,
and best wishes on a speedy
recovery!
Gayla Moses called last
week to tell me about a big
birthday party that she and her
sisters are having for their
mother, Inez Moses' 85 th
Birthday. The party will be on
August 12 between 2 and 4 at
the home of Inez and Gayla.
Everyone is invited to come and
help Inez celebrate her big day.
Happy Birthday Inez Moses!
Ralph Lindsey's luck changed this year on his
birthday. Last July 26, Ralph Lindsey headed
down to the Cold Springs Club to enjoy his birth-
day doing some fishing with his friend George
Knott in the Neches River. He wound up taking a
fall down the river bank and breaking his arm.
George didn't fall because he knows better than to
wear shoes at the river in case you have to get a
toe hold to keep from slipping down the bank. It
wusn't too good of a way to spend your birthday.
This year on his 70 th birthday, Ralph decided to
give it another shot and he was sure glad he did.
Ralph and George caught a 46-pound Appaloosa
catfish, Ralph said the fish was so big it took both
of them to roll it over in the boat. The line was
hung up and he said if it had of been one hook
further down they wouldn't have been able to get
it. He said it was weighed on certified scales by
Andy Lindsey down at the produce building.
Birthday presents don't come any better than big
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Whitehead, Marie. Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 151, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 3, 2000, newspaper, August 3, 2000; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth168655/m1/2/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.