The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 134, No. 19, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 23, 1983 Page: 2 of 20
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PAGE TWO-JHE CHEROKEEAN OF RUSK, TEXAS. THUR8DAY, JUNE 23. IMS
Commentary
Commuter Vacation
1 "Vacation" is the bliss-word of the
American vocabulary, the workingman's
dream haven. More often than not,
however, the dream has turned into night-
mare as vacationers struggle with reser-
vations, "No Vacancy" signs, lost luggage,
dirty laundry and long rides with bored
children. People are discovering that it's no
vacation if one returns exhausted.
The oil shortage a few years ago taught us
that we can enjoy life in our backyard.
People from other states come to our com-
munities for recreation and we trek across
several states for our "two weeks off." It's
time we spent less time traveling and more
time enjoying our free time.
In economically deprived times, we have,
in times past, eliminated the yearly
vacation family trip. However, with our
highly technical and stressful jobs and hec-
tic daily schedules, a planned time of rest
and relaxation is a necessity for good health
and survival.
To cut short travel time and have more
time to relax, consider these activities
available in our immediate area:
•Area lakes for swimming, boating,
fishing and camping out.
•Area parks for commuter excursions:
hiking, baseball, tennis, picnicking.
•Historical sites for education and
recreation: Rusk footbridge, Jim Hogg
Park, as well as numerous historical
markers throughout the county.
•Texas State Railroad excursion.
•Caddoan Indian Mounds near Alto
•Mission San Francisco de las Tejas at-
Weches
•El Camino Real
For a unique idea in commuter
vacationing, try reading historical
literature which connects various attrac-
tions with the history of our area. After
reading about the significance of a specific
place, plan a family outing to visit the spot.
What a great way to save money, eliminate
the major hassles of "vacation," support
the economy of East Texas and give the
family a worthwhile short course in local
history! -sa
'Equal' Rates?
In another assault on common sense,
couched in the language of sexual
"equality," several members of Congress
are now pushing legislation designed to
bring the "sexists" in the insurance in-
dustry to heel.
The proposal, called the Fair Insurance
Practices Act" by its Senate sponsors,
would prohibit insurers from using race,
color, religion, national origin or sex in
establishing insurance premiums. It is that
last one-sex-that really seems to be on
their minds, since it is the only one of these
factors that is used today by the insurance
industry to establish rates or benefits. And
for good reason.
For example, young female drivers, as a
group, pay lower premiums for auto in-
surance than young male drivers because
they get into fewer accidents, and less
serious ones, at that, than young male
drivers. Women, as a group, also live longer
than men.
The proposed legislation would require
insurance companies to charge women
exactly the same rates they charge men for
insurance and to treat both groups as equals
in computing benefits.
What this proposed legislation means is
that young women drivers would be
charged higher premiums for auto insuran-
ce than they are now paying, though young
males are involved in many more acciden-
ts. It also means women would have to be
charged higher premiums for annuities if
they expect to receive the same monthly
benefits as men. It's a deal most women can
live without.
Kissin' Kuzzins:
Shelby County War Retold
Carolyn Ericson
1814 Redbud Street
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
In you are interested in Texas
history, in general, or working on a
family who was involved with the
Shelby County War in 1841 and 1842
(Regulator-Moderators), you will be
interested in a reprint called "History
of The Regulators and Moderators,
and The Shelby County War in 1841
and 1842 in The Republic of Texas" by
John W. Middleton. Also included are
incidents of frontier life and Indian
troubles, and the war on the Reserve
in Young County in 1857. This booklet
was published originally by the
Loving Publishing Company in 1883
and contains stories by an active par-
ticipant who was a Texas pioneer.
Cost is $7.95 plus $1.00 postage and
handling. This book will make in-
teresting reading, even if you don't
have any family involved. Order your
copy today from Ericson Books, 1614
Redbud Street, Nacogdoches 75961 or
pick up your copy at The Bookseller,
2106 North Street, Nacogdoches.
********
Family tradition has it that
Elizabeth HUDSON, born Tennessee
about 1830, came to Texas about 1873
to Cherokee County; married Her-
ndon TRIBLE. I cannot find a
marriage record or any trace of her.
Herndon TRIBLE is buried at Cedar
Hill Cemetery, Rusk County, Texas.
Would like to hear from anyone
having information about Elizabeth.
—Walter Hudson, Rt. 2, Box 24,
Rusk, Texas 75785.
"Photos and Tales of Delta County"
is available for sale. Contains ap-
proximately 150 pages, 175 pictures
and stories of communities, churches,
etc. Cost is $12.00. Order from Wilma
Ross, 555 Blueberry Blvd., Dallas,
Texas 75217.
********
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Singletary
Memorial Library
By PEGGY McARTHUR
A beautiful way to begin your
day is to visit the library in the
morning! You have the oppor-
tunity — we are open Tuesday
'through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.
New books are available. "Oral
History" is set in Appalachia. Lee
Smith creates a complex tale of
love, murder, obsession and
I' betrayal. Granny Younger's voice
begins the novel telling of a vixen
who lays a curse on Hoot Owl
Holler that follows its inhabitants
for a century, revealing gypsies,
witches, Jilted lovers and high
school teachers with dangerous
devotions. The youngest descen-
dant, taping an oral history
project, hears more than she
1)1 bargained for as the voices tell a
I story of haunting and murder
Pat Stacy has written a deeply
moving, funny, tender and tragic
story of om of America's moat
beloved acton. "Duke: A Love
8tory" was written by John
Wayne's secretary and companion
.for the last five years of hia Ufa.
loving, stubborn, humorous and
finally, full of rage at the cancer he
had to battle for the second time in
his life. Stacy cared for him and
shared his agony, as he fought suc-
cumbing to the disease.
One of the century's major
economists, Nobel Laureate, and
best selling author, Milton Fried-
man, discusses six general themes
of critical concern to citizens
today. The easy to understand
essays, most originally published
in "Newsweek" cover the political
economy, political freedom, mon-
etary policy, taxation and inter-
national economics. If you are in-
terested in these areas, look for the
book "Bright Promises, Dismal
Performance: An Economists
Protest."
Jane Belk Moncure has out a
series of books for children on the
five senses. "The Look Book,
Sounds All Around, A Tasting Par-
ty, 11m Touch Book, and What
Your Noaa Knows!" are easy to
i read hooka graphically illuatratad
with engaging, colorful drawings
of young children learning about
the various i
I would like to correspond with
anyone having any information about
the family Bible of Harris VICKERS.
It is believed to have been in the
possession of his daughter, Flora A.
VICKERS, who was married to T. S.
BRITTON, and passed it to her
daughter, Ida Claire, who married
Charles SHORT. If anyone knows
anything about this, I would be happy
to refund postage.
—Lucy V. Grisham, 2821 Mark
Twain, Farmers Branch, Texas
75234.
*******
I am seeking help on Lewis
BARKSDALE and his famUy. Lewis
came to Texas from Tennessee with
one of the Austin's Colonies in 1831. One
of his daughters, Sarah Elizabeth
BARKSDALE., b. 1840, d. 1904,
married a Jerry J. ELLIS, b. 1843 in
Miss., d. 1907. They lived in the
Barksdale and Rock Springs area.
They had a son Benjamin ELLIS who
was killed in a gun fight in Leakey,
Texas.
Lewis BARKSDALE was married
to Mary GILLELAND on 14 June 1842
in Nacogdoches County, Texas. After
Lewis died in 1855, I think Mary, his
widow, lived with the ELLIS family
until she died. I don't know when or
where she died. Any help will surely
be appreciated.
—R. P. Barksdale, 3539 Springhill,
Lafayette, California 94549.
1890 Tax List of Nacogdoches Co.,
continued:
31. Allen Thomas, 32. George
Thomas, 33. Lewis Teutsch, 34. A.
Teutsch, 35. Robert Teutsch, 36. Tur-
ner A Thurston, 37. D. C. Turner, 38.
W. L. Turner, 39. J. J. Turner, 40. J. T.
Turner, 41. T. C. Tart, 42. W. H. Tart,
43. Sam Treadwell, 44. Ben Teal, 45. J.
L. Thrift.
Page 98, 1. H. S. Tippa, 2. C. H.
Thorn, 3. Sam Tinis (T), 4. W. L. Tinis,
S. J. R Thrash, 6. E. S. Thrash, 7. E.
S. Thrash, Sr., S. Mary Thornton, 9.
Pate Taylor, 10. J. D. Thrash, 11. J. F.
(?) Tart, 12. Levi Teal, 13. Jno.
Ttgnor, 14. M. Toms, 18. G. C. Thrash,
16. S. J. Tinea, 17. Alb Taylor, IS.
Harry Taylor, 19. Cal Ttnsa, 20. H. L.
Tucker, 21-22. L, A. Thrift, 28-24. D.
Taylor, 28. M. Teutsch, 2MT J. B.
Teutach.
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From
The...
Lions Den
by E.B. Musick, Jr.
Sophia Loren: "I don't like dresses
that are too loose. I think tents are
strictly for Boy Scouts." A very smart
lady. And along this same line Earl
Wilson says Girls who wear pants;
Please by all Means; Make sure your
end; Justifies your jeans.
Our guests last Thursday were Mr.
Sonny Hassell and Webb Cottingham.
Mr. Hassell reported on our Little
League Program and said that he had
played in it for many years and been
associated with it in other ways and
he thinks that this is the most outstan-
ding year we have ever had. Lion
David Long concurred and that made
all Lions swell with pride. Lions Glen
Stanley and Morris Elliott also put in
their say with Lion Morris em-
phasizing that the game is for fun and
too much pressure to win should not
be placed on these young people.
Lion Robert Colley reminds all that
the big Ladies Night will be June 30th
at the First United Methodist Church.
Lions Orren Bowling and Doug Jor-
dan moved the horseshoe pitching
arena and all Lions are pleased with
this move and thank them for their
work. Lion Elmer Beckworth could
not let the fact that the University of
Texas Austin won the National
Baseball Championship and to not
sound too bad, mentioned that S.M.U.
won the National Championship in
track.
Lion President Fred Gaines in-
troduced our program chairman, Lion
Bill Rhodes, who in turn introduced
Mr. Dewitte Cottingham, D.V.M.
Area Director for the Texas Animal
Health Commission as our speaker.
Mr. Cottingham spoke on the
brucellosis program in the great state
of Texas which is of much interest to
all of us. We have an extension of
some 30 to 40 days after which our
Texas cattle may be quarantined.
This could be a terrible thing for our
East Texas area. He says that we
need more and better laws in order to
control this dreaded disease. This is a
sneaky disease that has spread all
over Texas, with certain people being
really hit hard when they find it in
their herds. He gave an example of a
man having 75 cattle with a calf crop
of onlyl6 calves - they were tested and
found 50 of the 75 had brucellosis.
Those that have this disease can be
sold for slaughter only.
Something that many did not know
is that this disease can be transferred
to human beings. A friend of Mr. Cut-
tingham caught this disease from
handling fresh meat without gloves. It
seldom is fatal but you are so sick that
you would probably want to die.
To get rid of this disease, all of our
people must cooperate. You need a
program on your herd in order to test
every so often to be sure that you are
in good shape. You need to know how
to protect your herds; you need to
realize that you can get this disease
from your neighbor's cattle; you need
to go all the way into calfhood vac-
cination. This is something that every
cattleman should be interested in and
we hope that this disease will soon be
under control in Texas as well as all
other states. A most interesting
program and we compliment Lion Bill
for bringing it to us.
Strolling through the art museum
with his wife, a man paused at a pain-
ting of a nude woman of extraor-
dinary beauty covered only by a few
leaves. As he stood there, his wife
nudges him. "Let's go, dear," she
said. "We can't wait here for
autumn."
See You Thursday Noon New
Southern Motor Hotel.
STATE CAPITAL
MJ6HTS
By Lyndsll William
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
AUSTIN--Texas Comp-
troller Bob Bullock certified
:ast week that the Texas
Legislature once again, as
required by law, has bal-
anced the state budget . .
but not by much.
Bullock predicted that af-
ter the state finishes paying
the bills two years from now,
•'there will be only small
change left in the bank."
Although Gov. Mark
White earlier , indicated he
might veto'the büílget unless
lawmakers raised taxes for
teacher salaries, he was ex-
pected to sign the bill, thus
ending a budget battle which
nickel-and-dimed everyone-
leaving all feeling under-
funded.
But while the tax battle
still looms on the horizon, at
least two other issues must
be resolved first, and events
are apparently unfolding to
bring lawmakers back into
special session this summer.
Lieutenant Gov. Bill Hob-
by predicted last week the
Governor will call the Legis-
lature into session within a
few weeks to extend the life
of the Texas Employment
Commission and to enact a
brucellosis program. Later
this year, Hobby said, White
Letter
to the
will call a second special ses-
sion to pass a teacher pay
raise.
Some insiders say the first
special session could come
the last week of June.
Quarantine Sidestepped
Las* week, a few days be-
fore Texas was to have gone
into court against the federal
government's quarantine of
all Texas cattle, a tentative
bargain was struck when it
looked like the Lone Star
State was about to lose the
case.
White and the feds agreed
that Texas will seek to enact
a new brucellosis control
program and the feds will
call off the quarantine as
long as Texas shows good
faith effort.
White and others will take
a week or so to line up the
legislative program before a
special session is called.
Employment Commission
When the brucellosis ses-
sion is ordered, White is also
expected to include a bill
which will extend the exis-
tence of the Texas Employ-
ment Commission.
The state agency was sub-
ject to the Sunset Act this
session, but the Legislature
adjourned without passing a
bill to continue operation of
the commission for the next
12 years.
The Senate passed its ver-
sion, but when Sen. Lloyd
Doggett tried to force the
House to accept his "human
rights commission" amend-
ment or forfeit the bill, con-
servative House members
called his hand and let the
bill die.
Whether Doggett is suc-
cessful in attaching the
amendment this summer
may be an indicator of
whether he will forge ahead
with his now-in-force cam-
paign to challenge U.S. Sen.
John Tower.
Water, Farmworkers
Two other unfinished is-
sues which might find their
way onto the special session
agenda are the comprehen-
sive Texas water plan and
workers compensation for
farmworkers.
The farmworker bill was
killed in regular session by a
last hour filibuster and the
water bill was held up in a
House committee after it
passed the Senate.
A West Texas Senator,
Bill Sims of San Angelo,
speculated last week Texas
may have to pass the legis-
lation piecemeal over the
next few years, since it will
be difficult to provide an
all-encompassing statewide
water plan.
Sims passed legislation
which would govern the use
of fresh water in secondary
oil recovery, increase re-
quirements for lining salt
water pits, and provide for
plugging of old abandoned
wells which often leak oil or
salt water onto agricultural
land.
Galveston Gambling
What with all the talk last
session about legalizing
horserace gambling, some
speculators want to rebuild
the gambling hey-day of
Galveston Island. Gambling
of all sorts was allowed until
1957 when the Attorney
General closed it down.
Now that the Island is un-
dergoing a building boom
with several large hotels go-
ing up right on the seawall,
a move is afoot to legalize
casinos.
State Sen. Chet Brooks
and the city council have
agreed to a non-binding
straw vote to see what citi-
zens want.
Texas Republicans
The Texas Republican
Party reports it is in unified
state following this spring's
bloody infighting and' the
election of a new state chair-
man. The GOP vows to
carry the state in '84, and
national Republicans visited
Dallas last week to prepare
for the coming convention
there next year.
New chairman George
Strake said last month the
party, which was $230,000
in debt, was whipped from
the November Democratic
sweep which reclaimed the
Governor's Mansion. "We
had nowhere to go but up,"
he said.
He reports gains since the
'78 Clements win: 230 GOP
chairmen out of 254 coun-
ties, and increases of two
congressmen, 14 legislators
and 152 county and district
elected officials.
Animals Eat From Cars
Editor
June 17,1963
Dear Editor,
This letter is to the School
authorities. We, as concerned
mothers and citizens of future leaders
of this community, we urge you to
consider the possibility of closing all
school campuses during the lunch
hour. This would eliminate serious
problems, specifically car wrecks of
children and might even eliminate an
even more serious concern, drug traf-
fic. We feel that our children should be
protected from the dangers that lie
away from our campuses. As you are
aware, most schools do close cam-
puses once the children are on school
grounds. This should be true for
elementary as well as Junior High
and High Schools.
We would also like to suggest, that
once the children are on the campuses
in the morning, they should be super-
vised and not allowed off the grounds,
unless their has been an emergency of
some kind.
We thank you for allowing us to
show our concern of this serious mat-
ter.
Lynn Padgett, Nancy Norton
and Maxlne Gayle
GRAND PRAIRIE - First-time
visitors to the International Wildlife
Park usually look very puzzled and
ask many questions.
"You mean I can really roll my
windows down when I drive through
here?" one man recently asked a park
ranger. "And it's okay to feed them
this animal food?"
After being reassured, he slowly
drove into the preserve, and he and
his family admired the exotic Asian
water buffalo taking a mid-day bath.
Up ahead striding down the road
towards them was a shaggy, two-
humped Bactrian camel.
The man looked around as if won-
dering what he should do. Back his
car up? Wait? Roll the windows up?
He looked very uncertain.
But the veteran camel knew exactly
how the system works. He swaggered
over to the driver's side of the car and
patiently waited for the window to roll
down. The man timidly offered the
bucket of animal food, and the camel
took more than his share.
Once past his first close encounter
with one of the animals at the Inter-
national Wildlife Park, the gentleman
relaxed and began snapping photoa as
his children lured giraffes, zebras and
docena of exotic animals to the side of
the car.
For the animals, the buckets of
grain are like an ice cream cone after
a good meal. Hay comprises the
'primary diet for many of them, and
Uta animal food la a special treat.
They have become conditioned to
taking food from the container! as
visitón meander along the winding
road of the prvaarva.
"We provide our visitors with ap-
19 tana of graJh each
year at no addition! charge," said
Mickey Hunt, executive vice presidet.
"To my knowledge, we are the only
facility of this type to provide such
generous amounts.''
Animals which are considered too
dangerous, such as lions, chimpan-
zees and other monkeys, are kept in
large enclosures or islands where
visitors can safely observe them.
"The windows down policy and
complimentary animal food have
proven to be extremely popular,"
Hunt said. "We are finding that
visitors return again and again
because unlike most parks and zoos,
we have new animals arriving almost
weekly."
The Cherokeean
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Ten ' Olden Weekly Newqwpe , Ejtabinhed m
the Cherokee Sentinel, Feb. 27,1850
Second Class Postage Paid at Rusk,
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Enterprises, «18 N. Main St, Rusk,
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