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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee Parsons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 1. Mr. Parsons and the former Letha Jo Monroe were married June 1, 1957, at the Rusk First Baptist Church, where they are still members. More ... COLLEGE NEWS Ruskites graduate from SFA May 12 Graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University May 12 were Susie Ann Blackmon, BSIS in interdisciplinary studies; Jennifer D'Hazel Morgan, BA in English; and Robin Marie Sunday, BA in art. More ...
Gearld Pat and Shirley l Germany will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception Saturday, June 14, from 2-4 p.m. at the Alto Community Fellowship. The event is hosted by their children, Tina Bobbitt, Tim Germany and Terri Sturrock. The Germany's other child, Tammy Germany, is decease... More ... News Briefs Vietnam Veterans of America group will be organized in Palestine A meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, at Ryan's Steak House in Palestine to organize a chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) in Palestine. All Vietnam and Vietnam era veterans are invited to attend. Membership ... More ...
STATE SEN. ROBERT NICHOLS On Memorial Day the 80th session of the Texas Legislature ended, which marked the end of a successful first session for state Sen. Robert Nichols (RJacksonville). "Serving the people of Senate District 3 is a huge honor," said Nichols. More ...
Rusk volunteer firefighters Paul Patterson (left) and James Sanchez battle a blaze which destroyed the home of Robert and Trachel Crow on CR 1316 Tuesday Morning. Mrs. Crow and Troas, the Crows' daughter, were sleeping when the fire started. Mrs. Crow's sister, Tabitha Rains, arrived and awakened Mr... More ...
Members of the Rusk Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at city hall. The meeting to consider a request from Kevin R. Bowden and his father, W.R. Bowden, is open and a number of Rusk citizens are expected to attend. More ... Houston author will speak at June 14 meeting NEWS Houston author, Myra F. Smith, will present the 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 14, monthly program at Inspirational Writers Alive! at First Church of the Nazarene, corner of Beaumont and Bryan streets in Jacksonville. Mrs. More ...
Jerry Rix welcomes Louise Morriss as the Rusk Kiwanis Club's newest member. The club meets every Tuesday at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union. More ...
Club Reaches Raffle Goal to benefit American Cancer Society BY BILLY WATSON Winner for the Lions Club American Cancer Society Relay for Life package was Doris Cook. Her name was drawn at the April 26 club meeting. More ... Lions Club elects officers BY BILLY WATSON Lion Dan West, who is chairman of the sight committee, reported at the April 5 club meeting that the income from White Cane Day Support for the Blind amounted to $216.41. White Cane Day was held at Brookshire Brothers March 24. More ... History of Lions Clubs given at recent meeting BY BILLY WATSON New member Evelyn Stewart was inducted into the Rusk Lions Club April 12 by Artys Brown. A short history of Lions International, District 2 S-1 and the Rusk Lions Club was presented. A short history of Lionism reveals that it was officially formed in October of 1917. More ... Battle of the Bands planned for June 30 NEWS Rusk Battle of the Bands will be Saturday, June 30, at the Cherokee Civic Theatre in Rusk. Entry fee is $75. Prizes are $300 for first place; $200 for second; and $100 for third. Any type of music is allowed. For more information, contact Steven Crosby at (903) 284-8888. More ...
Rusk's new welcoming committee has met with local businesses to compile a program for home owners and renters. From left are Leslie Hassell, chairman; Connie Brown, Penny Reynolds and Teresa Langley. The committee and businesses are in the process of putting together information and discounts to hel... More ...
Rusk High School Twirlers for the 2007-08 school year include in front from left, Nicole Blackmon, Kashera Muhammad, Jodi Walley, Rachel Ellzey (Drum Major) and Elizabeth Cavazos; second row, Jasmine Harris, Kristen Parsons (Drum Major), Jessica Russell and Amanda Gilchrest; and in back, Brittany La... More ... TNT camp planned for June 11-14 BY PENNY REYNOLDS Thespian "n Training, sponsored by the Cherokee Civic Theatre, is a program open to young people entering first through ninth grades. The camp will be held at the Cherokee Theater Monday through Thursday, June 11-14. More ... MARRIAGES Marriage licenses issued in the office of Laverne Lusk, county clerk, through May 30 were: Edward Eckel II and Jennifer Dover of Rusk; Clifton Watts III and Casey Wright of Nacogdoches; Jose Ochoa and Jennifer Martinez of Jacksonville; James Mayfield and Chandra Arnold of Jacksonville; Brice McCun... More ... |
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