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The Cherokeean
Texas' oldest weekly newspaper, established as the Cherokee Sentinel, Feb. 27, 1850
Rusk. Texas, Thursday. January 16, 1975
14c Per Issue
12 Pages
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With Mrs. Roundabout
City Rejects Phone Rate Hike
"Friendship! mysterious
cement of the soul," wrote
Robert Blair. Friends do
have a way of strengthening
each other, to greater ser-
vice. Roundabout and Mrs.
are very grateful to their
friends who have so warmly
complimented us on last
week's honor as "citizens of
the year" at the Chamber of
Commerce banquet. We
count our friends as one of
life's greatest blessings. We
deeply appreciate the honor
bestowed on us, because we
know that there were many
others equally deserving of
the recognition.
Accomplishments within
our community-the entire
spectrum of life that com-
prises Rusk-were many in
1974. Some projects were
completed and others begun,
while many activities of a
time limit nature were
conducted. Progress was
made, very definitely! And
we can look forward to even
greater achievements in
1975! At the local level...and
we hope so for the state and
national levels!
The 64th session of the
Legislature convened in
Austin Tuesday and as
expected, Rep. Billy Clayton
was selected Speaker of the
House. Understand his com-
mittee appointments are to
be announced next week.
Should be an interesting
session. Starting the year off
with a near $1 billion surplus
is unprecedented and that in
itself represents a challenge
in wise judgement. Obvious-
ly, those who worked for the
soundness of Texas' economy
last session, will remain
equally dedicated this term.
Looking at the national
state of affairs..those of us
who heard our President
speak Monday night and have
heard comments via the news
media, are still confused.
Like, what is the purpose in
giving the average family a
tax return of approximately
$147, while upping that
average family's fuel cost by
$250? Reducing it to simple
arthmetic, it appears to mean
that the Federal government
will give you back $1.50
roughly, and then you can
match it with one more dollar
to pay for fuel. Sounds rather
"fuelish," to borrow a pun
from the TV commercial. The
nation's Economy, Energy
and Employment are cer-
tainly the three big problems
to be solved. And when all the
big "I's" get through study-
ing the problems, too.
Speaking of problems,
here's one you can help with!
Bobbie Nicholson is in
Houston for medical treat-
mentfand she would benefit
+ See R'ABOUT, Page 12
A motion by Councilman
John Hunter "to reject the
rate increase (by General
Telephone Company) in
hopes that General Telephone
will present a new rate at the
February meeting" passed
four for, none against at the
Tuesday night meeting of the
Rusk City Council.Council-
man Raymond Cooper ab-
stained. Councilmen Hunter,
Johnny Williams, Lewie
Byers and M.G. Higgins
voted for the motion.
The action came after a
lenghty discussion with
Woody Frazier of Jackson-
ville, representative of the
phone company. Frazier,
making what he reported as
his fourth appearance before
the council, again pointed out
the urgency of the proposed
increase which was filed with
the council last September.
The increase resulted from a
phone company study which
was completed at the end t>(
March, 1974.
In preliminary discussion
Councilman Hunter asked
Frazier to "explain why the
proposed Rusk rates are
higher than the present
Jacksonville rates as printed
in a local newspaper."
Frazier answered, "A rate
increase was filed in Jackson-
ville in October, 1973. The city
hired a rate consultant.
Rather than take the matter
to court, General Telephone
accepted a meager increase
stating they would file
another increase and would
do so next year."
At the request of Mayor
Morris Hassell, Frazier re-
ported the following present
rates for Henderson: busi-
ness, one party, $13.50 and
residence, one party, $5.75.
Frazier reported that Gen-
eral Telephone had filed a
Rusk Named Bicentennial Community;
Certification Received Here Monday
Rusk was officially desig-
nated a Texas Bicentennial
Community in a letter
Monday to Mrs. Walter
Meyers, Jr. and Mrs. Fred
Buchanan, joint chairpersons
for the local committee.
"We are delighted with the
quick action on our applica-
tion submitted last month to
the American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission of
Texas," state Mmes. Meyers
and Buchanan.
Sam Kinch Sr., chairman of
the state commission, wrote
that the commissioners had
formally approved Rusk's
application. He said, "It will
be our pleasure to forward
your application to the
American Revolution Bicen-
k
á
tennial Administration in
Washington, D.C. for ulti-
mate endorsement of Rusk as
a National Bicentennial Com-
munity."
Concerning Rusk's applica-
tion, the chairman said, "The
quality of application submit-
ted by Rusk is a credit to you,
the chairman, and to the
many members of your
committee. It is apparent
that this opportunity to
congratulate you on the scope
of your work and on the
presentation of your com-
munity effort. You will be
advised as soon as we receive
formal notification of Rusk's
national endorsement."
The local committee is to
meet at 5:10p.m. Thursday in
the Community Room of
Citizens State Bank.
"We hope to share this good
news with our members, as
well as plans for activities
and projects designed to
emphasize our nation's 200th
birthday in Rusk," said
Mmes. Meyers and Buc-
hanan. Notices to 36 commit-
tee members were mailed
Tuesday.
DESIGNATION MADE--
Rusk is officially a Bicenten-
nial Community of Texas.
Mrs. vv'alter Meyers Jr.,
standing, and Mrs. Mary
Buchanan read the letter
from State Chairman Sam
Kinch Sr. citing the recogni-
tion. The two women are joint
chairmen of the local
committee. -staff photo
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...For Future Historians
The Cherokeean would like to correct a typographical
error in last week's salute to Rusk State Hospital. In the
history of the structure, it was incorrectly stated that the
present administration building was constructed in 1894.
Construction of the building actually began in 1877. The
information was obtained from a letter written by Capt.
E. L. Gregg, father of E. R. Gregg, to his sister, Miss
Florence Gregg in Caney Branch, Tenn. His letter, dated
Feb. 13, 1877, referred to the proposed East Texas State
Penitentiary with this comment. "The penitentiary
contractors are to be here tomorrow to begin work. The
front of the building is to be 470 feet and ornamental."
The value of this shared information establishes the
building's true age for future historians.
The staff of The Cherokeean is deeply grateful for the
many kind words of praise regarding the special edition.
Tax Items, Driver Education Fees
On Monday's School Board Agenda
The Rusk School Board will
meet for a regular monthly
session at 8 p.m., Monday.
Eight items have been listed
for discussion by School
Superintendent J.M. Boone.
The Board is expected to
hear Joe Ross, who will
present a request for school
tax exemption for citizens
over 65 years of age. Other
taxing agencies have made
exceptions for people in this
older age bracket, Boone
said.
A lengthy discussion is
expected on the drawing up of
specifications for reappraisal
of taxable properties in the
school district. "We have
several models and they are
rate increase in that city as
follows: business, one party,
$17.55 and residence, one
party, $8.00. "These proposed
rates in Henderson were filed
three months ago and their
city council has met twice,"
reported Frazier. The re-
quested Rusk increase is
$17.30 for a business, one
party and $8.25 for a
residence, one party.
The Rusk Mayor then
asked Frazier about informa-
tion requestd by the Council
at the December meeting'.
The council* had asked
Frazier to supply them with a
breakdown of General Tele-
phone's revenue and property
valuations for the City of
Rusk. A brochure supplied by
the company covered Rusk
and a 10-mile radius. "I asked
my company about this
information and they inform-
ed me that the information
was notkept in such a method
where the breakdown could
be made," said the represen-
tative.
A discussion of service,
direct distance dialing and
the cost of fire reporting
equipment followed, temp-
orarily breaking up the main
issue.
Councilman Hunter then
asked Frazier, "Does your
company have any compro-
mise rates they wish to offer?
I asked that at the last
meeting and you said 'no'.
Since then I have heard that
such a compromise rate does
exist." Councilman Williams
then intervened, "He (Fra-
zier) was down here last
week. You (Hunter) were
gone to Houston. He was
looking for you." Hunter then
replied, "Well, I can get
things in the mail. I can
read.You don't have to hand
things to me personally."
In an attempt to get some
type action, Frazier told the
council, "I have talked to the
head office. This is the last
meeting I plan to make if we
.cannot work out a rate. You
have an obligation to see that
+ See CITY, Page 12
Clinic Construction Slated Soon
all extremely long," the
superintendent said.
Also on the agenda is the
setting of Driver Education
laboratory fees for 1974-75.
Boone said an adjustment
must be made. "The school
has used a standard .{20 fee
for years, but the state has
steadily decreased its portion
of the expense," he said.
"Driver Education is becom-
ing an expensive item for the
school district."
Other items to be discussed
are contract renewals for
+ See SCHOOL, Page 12
Construction will begin in
the near future on a new five
doctor clinic directly on the
lot behind Rusk Memorial
Hospial by the American
Religious Town Hall Meeting,
Inc., owners of the hospital.
A fireproof canopy running
to the rear entrance of the
hospital will connect the two
buildings.
Bishop A.A. Leiske,
ARTHM president, says that
the 5,000 square foot clinic
will "add stimulus to the
hospital activity."
"A cheerful, sophisticated
setting will put waiting room
patients at their ease with
soft colors, posters, hanging
lights and comfortable qual-
ity furniture," says Bishop.
"The main corridor, beyond
the receptionist's window,
will lead to the consultation
and examination rooms."
The clinic will be equipped
with a signal system which
terminates at the nursing
station. "When a doctor
wishes to summon help to an
examining room, he presses a
call button. An arrow on the
indicator points to the
number of his room," says
bishop Leiske.
A room devoted entirely to
charts will be adjacent to
the reception office and
secretaries room. Patient
folders are to be filed
alphabetically and also color
coded for instant detection.
A unique attraction of the
clinic will be available to
utilize patient's time in the
waiting room. Cartidge films
on the various aspects of
medical situations, such as
how the doctor sets a broken
leg, pregnancy and other
medical topics of interest to
both men and women will be
available for the patients to
choose from. Films are
shown on a rear screen
projector built into the wall.
"Patients will simply select a
cartridge and insert them in
the machine," says the
Bishop.
"The clinic will be sound-
proof," says Bishop Leiske.
"Easy traffic flow with the
nurses' station as pivot char-
acterizes the five doctor
suites. At the far end of the
suite away from centers of
+ See CLINIC. Page 12
CHAMBER BANQUET-Em-
mett and Marie Whitehead,
above photo, were the
surprised recipients of the
Citizens of the Year award at
the annual Chamber of
Commerce banquet Thurs-
day. The presentation was
made by Joe Terrell, right,
outgoing president and last
year's award honoree. Visit-
ing together after the
Chamber of Commerce ban-
quet, left, are, seated, Jim
Perkins, new chamber pres-
ident and Mrs. Happy
Shahan, wife of the guest
speaker. Standing are Mrs.
Perkins, the guest speaker
and Mrs. Walter Meyers.
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Drawing of Proposed Doctor's Clinic
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The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 47, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 16, 1975, newspaper, January 16, 1975; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth151106/m1/1/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.