New pastor
      The Atoy United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor Clint Johnson. Rev. Johnson and his family reside in Alto. From left are: Rev. Johnson, daughter Kaylee, wife Stacy and son Troy.
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LIONS CLUB
County Judge Chris Davis speaks to Lions Club on local disasters
BY BILLY WATSON SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR
      President Vic Whadford announced that the Rusk Lions Club was a 100 percent club during the July 26 meeting of the Rusk Lions Club. Dan West was in ETMC Jacksonville and Secretary Bobbie Burch is sending him a get well card from the club.
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Award-winning group
      The Sons of Confederate Veterans Cross of Saint Andrew Camp # 2009 of Cherokee County recently received awards at the SCV Texas division convention in Corpus Christi.
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65 year pin
      Burl W. Boggs, past master of Dixie Masonic Lodge No 272 in Troup, presents James M. Branham, right, with a pin and certificate of merit for 65 years of service. The 94-year-old recipient, related history of past years. Mr.
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MARRIAGES
      Marriage licenses issued in the office of Laverne Lusk, county clerk, through July 25 were: Christopher Walley and Amanda Eden of Jacksonville; Charles Dunford and Brandi Hensley of Bullard; Todd Foxworth of Rusk and Holly Palmer of Athens; Ruben Osornio and Linda Moreira of Jacksonville; Eleazar ...
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Aug. 1-10
      Wednesday: Pork cutlet with gravy, mashed potatoes, garden mixed veggies, dinner roll, banana pudding, milk Thursday: Lemon pepper chicken, broccoli and cauliflower, pickled beets, whole wheat bread, pound cake, strawberries and blueberries,
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'Fan'-tastic program
      Kay Epperson (left), president of Good Samaritan in Rusk, provides a list of elderly persons who need fans to keep cool in the summer to Gary Corley and Toni Meador, members of Rusk Rotary Club.
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Ribbon cutting
      Ribbon cutting festivities were held recently by the Rusk Chamber of Commerce at the Best Golden China Buffet, 300 N. Dickinson Dr., next door to the Southern Motor Inn.
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A tall order
      Corwin Tipton nears k the top of a new 100-foot studio-to-transmitter link tower owned by KWRW 97.7 FM AND KTLU- 1580 AM in Rusk.
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Winner gets Moody'
      Vickey Johnson is the latest winner of the "Fun in the Sun" contest sponsored by the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union (SCFCU) and KWRW 97.7 FM. Mrs. Johnson wins four tickets to all of the attractions at Moody Gardens and a stay at the Casa Del Mar Hotel in Galveston.
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