Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 147, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 25, 1995 Page: 19 of 50
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Cherokeean/Herald editor
At last! Graduation ia here for
our aenior students. There's no
way for them to know how quickly
the yeara have flown by, for thoBe
of ub watching their progrea8. To
them, it has probably been a
rather slow process. Time'a
passage is determined by where
we're standing, I think. It is a
challenging world today and
everyone's beat wishes for a rich
and fulfilling life are offered to all
our seniora. Wishea that include
joy and peace, with many opportu-
nities for a life in service to others.
That's the road to happiness!
It is such a blessing to your
writer when you write to ahare
info! This bit comes from Mary
VanZandt, wife of Ed, who ia
recovering from successful sur-
gery, as well aa the aubsequent
complications! Good to know he is
really on the mend! Earlier this
month, corrections were invited if
Jim Perkins was not the first
native of the county to aerve on the
MH/MR board. But, of course! I
knew that Ed had served on this
board, but I did not know he was a
county native! Just when you
think you know all about a person!
you And out, not ao! Actually, Ed
was born in Jacksonville where
he and Mary lived until "they"
went to the Navy, per her letter to
your writer.
To refresh our memories, Ed
was appointed to the MHMR board
by Gov.,Preston Smith in June,
1969. Later he was named chair-
man of the board, a position he
retained in the administration of
Gov. Dolph Briscoe. Altogether
Ed served 12 years on the board,
six of them as chairman. Pretty
remarkable, for sure! And he
continues to be active in his
MHMR interest, serving on two
local board and one county board
at Beaumont where the couple
live.
One'of the beneficial changes
instituted under Chairman
VanZandt was the policy of
conducting board meetings at the
various hospitals and special
schools in Texas then. He also
sought to schedule meetings in
ooi\junction with those of the
Volunteer Service Councils.
Mary recalls that Rusk waa one of
the first to be visited by the board.
"I remember how gracious
Ruskites were and the lovely
dinner at the Motel."
Ed and Mary lived in Rusk four
years prior to returning to Beau-
mont where he had served as
editor of the Beaumont Enter-
prise. He was kind enough to ply
his profession with us for a couple
of those four years, covering all the
beats in Alto! A real Pro! Thanks,
State Board of Education
honors New S 'field High
New Summerfleld High School was
recently honored by the State Board
of Education at Texas A&M Univer-
sity. The award assembly for Educa-
tional Excellence Awards waa held
at the Memorial Student Center on
the campus of Texas A&M at 10:30
a.m. on Wednesday, April 28.
Several awards were given to stu-
dents, the FHA Chapter at New Sum-
merfleld and the FFA Forestry team,
as well as the high school.
Students receiving awards for
Educational Excellence with certifi-
cates and pena were Amanda Fields
for competing in state-level FHA
competition; Jason Wilcox, Troy
Houghton, Wesley Davis and
Klashun Thompson for second place
in state and ninth in National FFA
forestry competition.
In addition to these individual
awards, the FHA chapter at New
Summerfleld was recognized as a
Champions chapter and a Gold Link
chapter since 1986. New Summer-
field High School was recognized for
the high number of students receiv-
ing awards.
Only 55 awards were given to
schools in Region VII. The awards
were presented by Randy Stevenson,
State Board of Education member.
Max McCormack is the FFA advisor
and Ann Cumbee, the FHA advi-
sory. Kelly R. Pickle is principal and
Martin Earley, superintendent.
NOTICE
By the
Riisk Recreational
Advisory Board
The above board is now accepting
applications from Rusk organiza-
tions for grants to be used for recre-
ational or park projects.
Applications may be obtained at
Rusk City Hall. Applications must
be returned to City Hall by July 1st,
1995.
CHEROKEE AN/HERALD of Rusk, Texas—Thursday, May 25,1995—Page Nineteen
Mary Stallings hospitalized in ETMC-Tyier
SCENE
Mary!
Now some folks let us hear by
phone! Such a homesick voice
called last week to discuss her
subscription. Lilly Skinner
McQueen, formerly of Alto, now
out of state, says she and spouse
are to be gone several years while
he Berves with the Military. For
her the time will probably drag,
while for others it will fly! But we
are glad to be able to send the
paper and help fill that lonesome
void!
Here's another mention of
interest to many folks. Douglas
High School students under the
guidance of Mary Grace Allen
continue the publication of the
Chinquapin, a folklore-history
magazine. This was launched
under the leadership of the late
Polly Tomlin, wife of Gene
Tomlin. (He was one of our part-
time staffers in the early 50s.)
Anyway, the most recent issue of
this publication features a story
entitled "Cherokee County Boys
Create Creosote Company."
The principal subject is Leo
Hicks, but the rest of the family is
included! Hicks family members
will want to secure and retain a
copy of this. Boyd's Pharmacy is
shown on the inside cover as one of
the several places where the
booklet may be obtained. Of
course, direct from the school is
another option. P. O. Box 38,
Douglass, 75943. The cost is $4
per copy and postage is 64 cents
per book.
This is a follow-up to the
birthday greeting recently for
Magoline Tosh. We know her
family conveyed a surprise
greeting in this newspaper with
her photo. But, probably the best
part of her celebration was having
her family present. Son Terry
came in from Florida, also his son
David, and with those in the area
— Bobby, Betty —and all the in-
laws, Grands and friends, it was a
weekend party! Couldn't have
happened to a nicer person!
Here's another party report from
Judy Ramey. She says a group of
friends held a housewarming for
her last Wednesday night and "we
really enjoyed it." A new house is a
great reason for celebration! She
and her two RHS seniors Scott
and Lynn live on Nelson Street.
Judy says that ultimately her
Mom, Lynn Banks, will live with
her. What good, happy news!
And later that day, after Judy
called, her sister Diann Norton
came by the office to share the
good news of a budding gymnast,
her Grand Girl! (Separate story
with pic is planned.) Also, Diann's
special little Grand, Jayanna,
recently had an annual check-up
llllllllllll
with the doctor in Houston.
According to Diann, the Doctor
told the almost three-year-old
child, "Don't ever forget that this
(her healed limb) was the work of
Jesus and not your doctor." Those
who remember the story of the
youngster's birth recall that this
kind of a recovery was not antici-
pated. She looks perfectly normal,
with growth plats as they should
be and calcium is doing its thing!
She wants to enroll in a Gymnas-
tics class! The daughter of Steven
and Christal Norton is simply
"amazing!"
Congrats are due Betty
Johnson for her lucky win of two
tickets to the Astros' ballgame!
These were gi'-en by Greg James
Country Motors during his
Grand Opening/Open House last
Thursday. No doubt, her spouse
Orville Lyn, thought the tickets
had his name on them!
Lots of folks gathered for the red
carpet welcome given to Mr.
James,his wife and staff at the
Chamber sponsored ribbon
cutting. Dr. Bob Osborne, Rusk's
chiropractor, also VP of the CC,
did a great job with just right
remarks for the occasion!
Friday visitors to our office
included Architect Stewart
Lambert from early TSR develop-
ment days. Well, actually, it was
years! All of that took a little
while! With him was Sylva
Broach enroute to Alto for a visit
with family, especially Grands.
Monday visitors included Leota
Chapman and Verline Sword.
Seeing these two together is a
memory-experience, if you remem-
ber being in the hospital when
they worked there. And I do!
Great, good, wonderful nurses!
They wanted extra copies of the
special section May 11 when
ETMC Rusk was featured. \lrs.
C. also noted that on Mother's
Day her house turned into a florist
shop! As the mother of six, she had
received the flowers at First
Baptist Church on Mother's Day
for having the most children. And
if you don't know their names, well
here: Betty, Butch, Sammy,
Mary, Terry Lyn and John
Dean. Don't know all the names of
folks in these parts, but this
, special bunch *s no problem. We're
neighbors. And Verline's special
girls are Sandra and Joyce. OK?
Well, we blew it last week and
failed to let everyone know that
Steven Patterson got to come
home for an early Mom's Day
present. Bless his heart, he was a
joyful sight to Mary Ann and
Johnny, me too, because he is
another of our fondly remembered
staffers.
Remember back to the first
Saturday of this month? We had
local elections. Eva Lee Sartain
came by the office, found us
working, but we chatted a few
minutes. She was such a very
present reminder of her late
husband, Tom, who took decision-
making seriously. He would never
have dreamed of letting an
election go by without casting his
opinion. If only we could capture
this kind of civic-pride-duty, distill
it and inject those who need it!
Earlier here we mentioned the
Chinquapin publication. Now, to
the real thing, the Chinquapin
Tree! Frank Howell, I'm told is
growing these and if you're
interested, give him a call. He
came by the office recently and
brought one to the Better Half,
wishing him well in his new work
assignment with the City of
Rusk. It's nice to add this tree to
our collection which includes the
Chestnut, a big brother to the
Chinquapin.
Among the many who need
special thoughts are these. Will
Cumbee who has gone to Ken-
tucky where his father is seri-
ously ill. J. C. Gentry, recovering
from heart surgery and doing well
under the guidance of his mate,
Rtiby. Joe Williamson, right
wing clipped for a few weeks, to let
his shoulder recover from surgery
Friday, however Margie will have
him back to normal in no time at
all.
As this writing comes to a close,
let it be on a note of Joy. Joy for all
that is, that was, and that which is
yet to be. Yes! Ei\joy Memorial
Day weekend with its annual
offering of "Fair on the Square!"
See what I mean? En-Joy! And
invite all your family and friends!
Area Brief
Jacksonville College
grads
Misty Ann Ferrell of Rusk and
Lanette Skinner of Alto have gradu-
ated from Jacksonville College with
honors and office skills certificates.
Ms. Ferrell is the daughter of Ann
Ferrell and Ms. Skinner is the
daughter of Margie N. Skinner. She
plans to continue her education with
a mtyor in Office Administration.
by Marie Whitehead
Cherokeean/Herald editor
Maiy Stallings has many prayers
and good wishes being offered as the
news of her stroke Saturday contin-
ues to spread. She had not been
feeling too great of late. The health
crisis occurred around noontime.
Among those who know the tiny,
petite woman, she is a bundle of
energy and sunshine. A Little An-
gel. Taking care of "her boys" as she
lovingly refers to spouse Bob and
brother Ed, has been a mtyor mis-
sion. '
But Mary is a person with many
mtyor missions. These have included
her enormous sense of responsibil-
ity as daughter, sister, in-law, neigh-
bor and friend. Her boundaries of
caring know no limits. And those
who have been the beneficiary of her
love and devotion can testify to the
truth of these words.
Sharing words of encouragement
to others, acts of kindness and com-
passion have earned for her the re-
spect and admiration of many.
Maiy has been a frequent visitor
to this publication's office in past
years, traditionally on Tuesdays.
Why? Because she understood that
this is the day of the week when the
heat is on, pressure is applied and
putting the paper "to bed" is a task
of demand. So, she dropped by to
leave a plate of some delectable,
delicious goody for us to eryoy as we
worked. When it was her famous
chocolate candy recipe, she would
laugh and say, "Oh, I fudged on
you!"
Dispensing sweets and humor
were a part of the tradition. And
then she learned that just about
everyone in the building was on a
weight-reduction program. And
with her marvelous sense of percep-
tion, she switched to lo-cal oatmeal
cookies!
Mary is truly an inspiration to all
who know her. And if the situation
wastheother wayaround, she would
say, "When you think you're at the
end of your rope, tie a knot in it and
hang on!" That's what everyone
sends to Maiy in thoughts of en-
couragement! She is tiny, but she is
tough! She will hangon. For several
reasons. There's Bob, there's Ed.
And then there's Leota Vaughn and
sister, Olivia, Aflie Webb, Mrs.
Ruttencutter, the Doll Lady, Bill
March and then there's mel Not to
mention scores of others whose lives
she has touched in the moet "saintly"
way. How can one so loved not get
better?
Maiy is in East Texas Medical
Center-Tyler. Bob and Ed are at
home on the corner of Seventh and
Lone Oak Streets, when they're not
checking on their Little Angel in
Tyler. í
Reminiscence
'A Poem'
by Dannette Sides
Alto High School Senior
Reminiscence of days of old,
Skinned up knees,
Stories we told.
Our faithful companion,
Through our years of education.
Today you see the finale,
The last dance,
This is the last page we must turn,
In this chapter of the book which is
our lives.
You look onward with pride.
Tears brim your eye.
For today, we graduate.
We thought we could not wait,
But now it is here,
And we must say good-bye,
To all these times we have shared
together,
With family and friends,
For today we, graduate.
And the day for we thought we
could not wait is here.
The hour draws near,
So, we thank all those who care,
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Sunday, May 28th
12:12
Victorian Prints; Mirrors; Photo Albums; Pedal
Car; Tractor; Fire Truck; Cast Iron; Aladdin Lamp;
Pink, Green, Amber Glass; Cookie Jars; Red River
Guns; Apple Peeler; Wall Clocks; Mantel Clock; Coke
Coolers; Fenton; Frankoma Occ. Japan; Stoneware;
Crocks; Churns; Hull; McCoy; Lance Jar; Cobalt
Blue; Crown Tuscan Vase; Oak Gumball Machine;
Wagon Seat (mint); Wooden Wheelbarrow; Liquor
Decanters; Banks; Lamps; Pictures; Floor Lamps;
Rugs (hand hooked); BrassTorches; Camera; Books;
Large Amount of Coca-Cola Items; Rolling Pins;
Stained Glass Chandelier; Post Cards; Cash Regis-
ter; 2 Family Bibles (1800's); Beer Signs; Trombone
(Old); Stained Glass Windows; Depression Glass;
Doll Collection; S.S. Deputy Badges, Crosscut Saws;
Planes; Tools; Graniteware; Fan (Brass); Radios;
Etched Bowls; Cut Glass; Sewing Boxes; Rug Beat-
ers; Ironing Board; Barber's Box; Texas Longnoms;
Quilty; Cast Iron Toys; Chenille Bedspreads; Axes;
Pixie Toys; Coke Clock; Barber Shoe Shine Last;
Newspapers; Cream Seperator; Shotguns; Rifles;
Lunch Boxes; Dresden; Salt and Peppers; Flo Blue;
Royal Rudolsladt Prussia; Ruby Red; Avon; Banjo;
Dress Maker Stand; Coins; Silver Dollars; Bed-
spreads; Falstaff Beer Button; Lantern; Cotton Scales;
H Grocery Store Scales; Bird Caaes; Milk jlass;
Copper Jelly Pot; Old Tins; Egg Baskets; Smoke
Stands; Coal Bucket; Violin in Case; Mini and Large
Wild Turkey Decanturs; Beer Steins; lee Tongs; Cast
Iron Bell; Levels; Dresser Sets; Wash Board; Doll
Buggy; Signs; Teapots; Fishing Lures; Tapestry...
Monday, May 29th
10:10
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French Bed (Used In the TV Show Green Acres);
Oak Secretary; Oak High Boys; Eastlake Dressers;
Curio Cabinets; 5 Oak Dressers; Oak Icebox; 4 Oak,
Tables; 2 High Back Oak Beds; $5 Inch Round Oak
Table (Ball/claw); Jelly Cabinet; 2 Oak Showcases;
2 Victrolas; 7 Buffets (Oak, Waliwt, Mahongany); 4
Library Tables (Oak); Waterfall Bedroom Suite; 3
Kitchen Cabinets; Iron Beds; Seed Bin Cabinet (21
Drawers); Prim. Hardware Cabiriet; Church Pews;
Large Safe; 2 Cast Iron Bath Tubs (Ball/Claw); Oak
File Cabinet; Pore. Gas Stove (Magic Chef); Lane
Cedar Chest; Fireplace Mantel; Metal Doctor's Cabi-
net; Youth Bed; Singer Sewing Machines; Pore. Top
Tables; Duncan Phyfe Tablés; Chairs; Ness Tables;
6 Wardrobes; Barley Twist Tables; Oak Wall Mirror
(Bevel Glass); Folding Wooden Chairs; Music Cabi- *
net; Cedar Lined Quilt Box; Wicker Table: Book-
cases; Trunks; Oak Chests; Glass China Cabinet; i
Duncan Phyfe Walnut Table/S Chairs; China Cabi-
net; Ladderback Chair*; Wicker Chair; Lamp Tables,
All Sizes and Shapes; Bowl/Pitcher on Wash Stand;
Empire Chests; Empire Dressers; Victorian Chair;
1950's Table/4 Chai ra; Washington Kitchenette; Pore.
Stove; 35 Day Wall Clock; Oak Office Chairs; Plant
Stands; Sewing Rockers; Bentwood Chairs; Pine
Benches; Fold-up Game Table; Desks; Rocking
Chairs; Pore. Pedestal Sink; 2 Doll Curio CabTnets;
Child's Wooden Coffin; Large Glass-Top Coffin; Vic-
torian T able; Piano Stool; CornerShelves; Oak Wash-
stands; Kitchen Tables; Lots of Primitive Furniture
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