The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 23, 1978 Page: 2 of 18
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OF RUSK, TELAS, THURSDAY. MARCH 23* IfTt
'CAN-DO'
in Genealogy Research
Tax Rolls Helpful
oí concerned
Community
Action Now—Development
Organization, CAN-DO, held
3s first organizational meeting
rlriday to get behind a push for a
Rusk Community Center.
It's heartening to see a group of
Rusfcites with enough gumption to
do something about a project
which would benefit all the city's
residents-young and old alike. A
larger meeting involving the
entire city will hz beld at 7 pm
Thursday, April 6 in the County
Courtroom of the Courthouse
If you're interested in seeing
Rusk develop a Community
Center, it would behoove you to
attend the April 6 meeting so that
you may add your two cents
worth. Rusk has registered a "no
growth" posture for so long it's
time for people to wake-up. Little
people make little towns and if we
continue to think 'status quo' the
City of Rusk will gradually die
from lack of ideas.
Federal money should be
sought from the Department of
Housing and Urban Development
and any other source that would
spare local taxpayers the cost of
building a recreational facility for
its citizens. "We'll-study-that-
and-bring-i t-up-at-the •next-meet-
ing" excuse from the city council
has killed many worthy projects
through the years...it's time to do
something NOW.
Get behind CAN-DO or at least
attend the April 6 meeting to see
what they're all about. If enough
citizens get involved, perhaps a
Community Center will become
more of a reality than a
dream...and it takes people like
you to make dreams come true.
mdk
Carotya Ericsaa
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of
County.
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Jeremiah Stratt; M.
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Rastee Sterne far Laara
Sterae; «2. War F. Sterae
far Aaa Sterae far Wa. H.
Sterae: a. Jesepfc Stalling!
far Saaaa Steveas far Mary
FaMs far Sarah Hagfe* far
A-J. Mast far James A.
SUHtags; St. E. Stack; S3
Jaaies Staae; M. M B.
far heirs af S.J.
«7. Wai. Slay: «
T.L. Stewart: U. J.C.
Stewart: 7S. J.Y. Sualey
far J.T. Stat all: 71. Jas B.
Steveas far Jaaies W.
Steveas far E.P. Hoar*: 72.
A. Stephens: 73. Hugh
Stauland far Fernando
74. W A SaareS; 7 .
Ed «aré Saiatarae; IS.
Waa. H. Swift; T7. Wa.
Saaiaaers: 7S. T.H.
Summers; 7 . J.S.
Setpben;
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Deaay Perkias. far L.T.
Ortaa. far Waa.
Nacogdoches L'alversMy.
far J.P. Benjamin: far
E. N'kekie, far S.F.
far Jaa. F. Lewis,
far Bea|aada M Perkias:
far Barrtagtaa 4
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W.M. Qaria. far Laara B.
Cummiags. far Jaaies
ReHy. far TJ. Ratk, far
L.L. Lackeu.
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H.P. Taylor, J. Wa. W.
Taylar. 4. Levi Taylor: S.
M.C. Taylar; «. C.M.
Taylar far Tkaaat T.
Taylor; 7. Ckarles S.
Taylar for Mary Taylar far
Nature Enthusiasts
Will Enjoy Trails
Letter
...to the Editor
What is more pleasurable than
a walk through the woods in
spring? March and April are
traditionally the months for
abundant beauty in nature,
provided by the blossoms of
dogwood, redbud, wild plum,
sassafras, catalpa, fringe tree
andblackhaw.
Visitors to the Jim Hogg State
Park have a treat in store if they
choose to enjoy the nature trail
and hiking trail now developed.
Numbered posts and marked
trees make the walk an
educational, while easy to follow
route.
"This is a good time to take the
tour of the wooded area," states
Mrs. Betty Manning, park
superintendent. "Hikers will see
seasonal blooms of beauty and the
gracefully grotesque vines
through trees. You may want to
do some photography or make
sketches. With luck, you may spot
some wildlife," she states.
"We will be glad to assist with
directions and provide a marked
tour map," says Mrs. Manning.
The trails cover footbridges
across creeks, ridges, valleys and
hills. Other growth marked
includes mimosa, prickly-ash,
myrtle, French mulberry, Oak,
Ironwood, Gooseberry, Rattan
vine, maple, ash, holly,
sweetgum, ferns, trumpet vines,
Virginia creeper, muscadine
grape, southern red oak, hickory,
huckleberry, pine, yaupon,
buckeye, smilax vine, sumac,
cedar, walnut, chinaberry, devil's
walkingstick, persimmon,
chinkapin, sycamore and cherry
laurel.
Jim Hogg Park is located on
U.S. Highway 84 East of Rusk.
Dear Editor,
Your interest and
publicity concerning the
Cherokee Civic Theatre
productions is appreciated
There is only one matter
that must be cleared
Who is Dan Kellum "•
In your publications
following our
performances. The
Cherokeean Critic fills his
pen and proceeds to
enlighten the readers with
his (expertise evaluation)
of our productions
To critique a play one
must be very knowledgable
of theatrics. I would like to
know Mr Helium's
qualifications that justly
entitle him to critique a
play. Does Mr Kellum
have a theatrical degree
from a college, university
or theatrical school'' Has
Mr Kellum had any
theatrical courses1 Is Mr
Kellum a member of any
thesbian (sic)
organizations?
How many times has Mr
Kellum performed on
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Nature and Hiking Trails at Jim Hogg State Park, Hwy. 84 East
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The Cherokeean
Texat' Olden Weekly New\paper. liUblithed A* the Cherokee Sentinel, febru.iry 27. 1050
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Published weakly an Thursday by E. H. Whitehead Enterprises
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Subscription Rates Payable in Advance
Cherokee County and Trade Areas, M per annum
Oataide Cherokee County, IT per annum
Two youths were
incorrectly identified in
last week's publication.
Ben and Pete Terry, 4-H
Club members of Ponta,
are the sons of Mr. and
Mrs Lee Roy Sessions
CORRECTION
stage"' When was the last
time Mr Kellum directed a
play'
I am not condemning Mr
Kelum for TRYING I am
merely trying to digest his
unorthodoxed critiques
As for the actors and
actresses. We have not yet
declared ourselves
professionals We enjoy
performing and try to bring
total enjoyment to our
audiences
By the way. Mr Kellum.
We have taken your advice
concerning the
"conglomeration of
youngsters" and have
unanimously elected you to
"keep the young ones in
tow during future
performances."
Thank you Mr Editor.
Bill McVtcker
A puzzled theabtan < sic)
ED'S NOTE: Wba Is this
Dan Kellum? He's exacUy
like you...an amateur
theatrical critic. though,
instead of aa acter. If The
Cherokeean could afford a
Broadway cHUc from New
York City, aae woald be
hirid in an instant just as
the local theatre group
would jump at the chance
of hating a New York actor
in one of their productions.
So you see. it's Jt « one
amateur critiquing another
amateur. I aspire to be
more than an amateur in
all I write and the more I
critique plays, the more I
can compare productions
and actors'
performances...and, hope-
fully. become a more
iearrfed critic. Why should
a critic be required to have
a theatrical degree from a
college when an aspiring
thespian doesn't. A degree
"doth not a professional
make." On the job training
or experience is the best
teacher, believe me. A
critique of local
performances is one man's
views of how be saw the
play...that's why the
critiques are signed...so
that people may disagree-
slightly or vehemently-
with the person making the
critique.
All newspapers are open
to criticism, hence. Page
2-the editorial page-where
irate or agreeable letters-
to-the-edltor can be
published. So you see. a
person needn't be a
professional letter writer to
lambast a journalist.
That's an interesting
thought, though, now that
you mention it.
I welcome a second
opinion or 'critique' on a
play. If you would like to
write a critique of any play
in the past or the future,
you're welcome to submit
your 'signed' review for
publication. Depending on
space available and
number of signed reviews,
we'd be glad to publish
your views.
Remember...you can
please some of the people
some of the time but not all
the people all of the time.
Thanks for taking my
advice on dispersing the
children, but I'll have to
decline your offer. Also, if
you've read any of my
critiques in the past, you
will have noticed that I
derive a great deal of
enjoyment from the plays
put on by the Cherokee
Civic Theatre. Keep up the
good work*
mdk
Lacy E. Blackburn: I.
Henry Teatsch: t. Joseph
for Oceaa Teataa; 11.
Rah tit Ttadatl: 12. Easily
L. Thampsoa: 13. J.S.
14. J.F. Thorn far
W. Thorn Guardian
far Mary A Marcellite
Therm, far Frost Thorn.
IS. J.H. Thompson: 1«.
David Thomasoa far Wm.
Thoaiasoa: 17. E.M.
Thins-, It. C.C. Thomas
far James W. TWatas: 19.
J.L. Thrift: 2 . Wm. M.
Themas; 21. A. TVoaviaia:
22. W.J.M. Towsoa; 23.
Mlgaet Torres; 24. Samuel
Tucker 2V W. Tubbe: 2S.
L. Tabbe: 27. Saatiago
Tuscaao: 23. B.
Turnips nd
<V) l. Daniel H. Vail: 2.
Ms sea Vann; 3. Lucinda
Yaaght: 4. Nancy Vernon:
$. E.L V'ickery: «. Nancy
J. Vaught: 7. Henry Voigt:
3. F. Voigt.
(W) 1. Marv R, Walker:
2. R.S Walker for Clark *
Walker: 3. Wm. A. Walker;
4. Sam S. Walker; 3. B.M.
Walker: «. G.W. Warren; 7.
Mania J. WatUns: 8. Jesse
J. Watkins: 9. Mary
Watkins: It. John M.
Wilbarn; II. Wm E.
WUbum for F.G. Wilbarn
for Nancy Wilbarn for F.S.
Wilbarn Jr. for Thomas
Kevs for John D. Wilbam
far Joseph B. Wilbarn.
12. Elizabeth Wilbarn for
Joel Wllhara: 13. W A.
Wlaaard for Sarah W.
Wiaaard; 14. R.P Wiltson
trastee for Sasan T. Fall:
13. W.K. W'illsan: IC. S T.
Willsan for Wlllson A
Collins for F. Ragland: 17.
A.T. Wlllson IS. William
Wiaeaer; I*. B. Witkorn;
2S. W.L. WilUagham. 21.
John G. Williagham: 22.
J aha D. WUiinghsm; 23
Benjamin Williams for
John Dortery: 24. Wm.
Williams; 23. Jacob
Weaver for Joha R.
Weaver tor John Jones: 24
Wm. Wester; 27. W H
Weaver for Jeremiah
Weaver; 2*. Claborn
Weeden;
from the
Lions Den
ByE.B. Musick Jr.
From Bob Orben: "I
don't know of anyone who
feels comfortable in a
hospital gown How could
you? The front is rated G
and the back is rated X."
Lion Corry Wallace should
be able to tell us all about it
within a few days Lion
Corry had a very serious
attack a few days ago and
is in the hospital now
getting things back
together again Lion Corry
was missed this past week -
he was program chairman
and arranged one of the
best we have had in many a
day A shame that he could
not be with us Lion Dr
A J Dalgleish made a good
report concerning his
condition and all Lions are
looking forward to his
return in the very near
future
Our meeting place at the
New Southern Motor Hotel
will be closed the last day
of March, so we will be
meeting there unti! that
time The Lions certainly
hope that things can be
worked out so that the
restaurant will be open
Lion W D Draper had a
meeting of the Baseball
Committee after last
Thursdays meeting and
you can rest assured that
they are working long and
hard to get this baseball
season under way Lion
C H King was going to
work last Thursday at 1
p m on the pump at the
Rusk Lions Swimming
Pool He would welcome
any help from any person.
Lion or not Lion President
Frank Howell brought a
home made cake to the
Club to be auctioned off
Uon Ike Daniel did the
auctioning and it was
something else A Chinese
auction raised some $37 00
for the Club. Lion
President Frank took the
money on one aide and Lion
Glen Stanley on the other
and it seems that only
$13.00 got to the Treasurer.
Of course tbey were not
allowed to leave until they
coughed up the balance
Lion JoEd Anderson
presented the Rev Charles
Hinckley, his wife and son
Bruce as our program
Mrs Hinckley played her
own composition on the
piano "Monkey Shines"
and it was something else
The piano was just barely
standing when she got
•hrough she had beaten it
nearly to death Then Rev
Hinckley and Bruce sang
"Lovest Thou Me " In
talking he gave his
Grandfather credit for
teaching him no matter
how you live life, if you
don't put Jesus 1st then
you are not living
Their next song was
"Christ Arose" and Mrs
Hinckley closed the
program with "Bells of
Moscow" which was
unbelievable Such a
talented person We are
hoping they will return
real, real soon
The owner of a small
service station watched the
town's highest priced
doctor drive in with a flat
tire "Diagnoae it as a
collapsed aerostatic
perimeter.'" hissed the
owner to his attendant,
"and charge him
accordingly " Lion Glen
Miller said that he didn t
want to complain, but he
just wrote out the final
payment for his 1977 taxes
He said that it's the first
time he ever heard a
checkbook yell Rape'"
See You Thursday Noon
New Southern Motor Hotel
Texas Twister
By Dan Kellum
What spectacular event
would draw such notables
as Sen Roy Blake of
Nacogdoches. Lufkin
Mayor Pitser Garrison.
Stephen F Austin State
University President Bill
Johnson, Houston Post
columnist Leon Hale, the
Texas Twister < ahem i and
an assortment of well-
wisher letters from the
presidents of The Univer-
sity of Texas at Austin and
Texas A4M University as
well as from Congressman
Charles Wilson of Lufkin0
None other than the
James Foster McSwill
Memorializes banquet in
Nacogdoches last Friday
Approximately 100 guests,
that is, descendants of
McSwill showed up at the
'roast '
McSwill, as you may re-
call from the Twister
column of March 9. was a
Texas patriot renowned for
his belatedncss The des-
cendents of McSwill cele-
brated the 10th anniver-
sary of McSwill's re-
emergence into history in
1965 in one of Hale's
columns (Note the ban-
quet was three years late in
being held which is typi-
cal of the McSwill tradi-
tion).
Many speeches were pre-
sented Friday night and
several 'facts' about the
notable Texas near-hero
were a bit far-fetched.
For instance, Texas
A&M University claimed
'Fish' McSwill was the
second (never first) stu-
dent to enroll at the univer-
sity. The University of
Texas submitted a similar
statement of fact which
goes to prove McSwill was
a very busy man.
A Nacogdoches physi-
cian related certain medi-
cal discoveries attributed
to McSwill during the
speech-making. A rare 1846
publication written by a
Dr Sappington credits
McSwill with finding a
cure-all drug the eating of
Peruvian tree bark
The book claims McSwill
once found the eyelets on
his shoes had rusted and
deduced he had i kidney
infection The man had a
remarkable knack for
deductive reasoning, sta
ted the physician
Stale Sen Blake recalled
a little known bit of history
in that McSwill had been
elected to the Texas
Senate except that he
failed to make it to Austin
for the swearing in cere
monies
He actually did make it
to Austin on the last day of
the session but all the
senators were too "full of
celebration' to soberly
swear him in as a Senator.
Blake explained Strange
as it may seem, the Senate
has changed very little
through the years, quipped
the new state senator
Lufkin Mayor Pitser
Garrison sadly remarked
the City of I^ifkin could lay
no claim to the infamous
McSwill although they
would gladly trade their
Indian maiden. Angelina,
for just one McSwill story
The Twister even got into
the act by telling those
present that Texas State
Railroad Supt Ed
McLaughlin was a Direct
Descendant to McSwill
McLaughlin made his
discovery after reading the
Twister's column two
weeks ago. Ed promised to
bring documentation by
The Cherokeean office to
prove McSwill 'almost'
founded the first railroad
traversing the Texas
expanses
Unfortunately, in true
McSwillian tradition, Ed
was late in getting the
material to the Twiater,
therefore, proving he must
be a McSwill descendant.
'Late' is not the word for
it...'did not' is more like it.
The McSwill banquet
crowd took the McLaughlin
story in stride and accep-
ted his inherited 'belated-
ness.' Ed had best be pre-
pared to spin some pretty
good McSwill stories this
summer as in all likelihood
many of those present at
the banquet will show up to
ride the TSR.
Hale of the Houston Post
gave an animated speech
an how the McSwill legend
belonged to the common'
people and not a hetrarrhy
claiming to be the keepers
of the McSwillian memar
abdia The columnist even
had a timely column on the
McSwill legend in the
March 17 issue of The
Houston Pont
Now everybody knows
about Nacogdoches and its
claim to fame the famous
■ Grouchoi Marx Brothers
visited there as well as
James Foster McSwill a
legend in our time and,
unfortunately, not in his
own time Which fits his
motto perfectly Better
ljite Than Never
LAl'REL to the Commu-
nity Action Now - Develop-
ment ?Vganization for try-
ing to improve the corner
of the world we live in-
Rusk CAN-DO has set its
goals for a community cen-
ter at the National Guard
Armory on Euclid Street
With a progressive name
like CAN-DO, how can they
miss' Give them your sup-
port
DART to the Rusk City
Council for calling for bids
last week to build a new
roof at the National Guard
Armory The council Ig-
nored fellow Councilman
Lewie Byers suggestion to
wait and see if the new roof
couldn't be paid for
through federal funds from
HUD
If the Department of
Housing and Urban Deve-
lopment awards Rusk a
Community Block grant to
proceed with the renova-
tion of the Armory as a
community center, local
tax money could be spared
and federal funds could be
expended on the roof.
Byers' 'wait and see'
recommendation did not
illicit a single comment
from fellow councilmen or
the mayor. Councilmen
were also silent during the
testimony by townspeople
calling for a community
center Maybe they know
something wa don't know
or, perhaps, election time
is too near
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