The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 140, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 18, 1988 Page: 4 of 18
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PAGEFOUR—1HECHI ROKBFANOFRUSK. TEXAS—THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1H. 188
Records reported for Cherokee County courts
COURTATLAW
Judge LeRue Dixon III Presiding
Week of Feb. 8-12
CHILDSUPPORTDOCKET
Thirteen cases were heard on the
Child Support Docket, resulting in
four enforcement orders, two sup-
port orders, two orders for support
and two dismissals granted.
DIVORCE DOCKET
In the Matter of the Marriage of:
Terri Leigh Abernathy and Shan-
non Dale Abernathy, after formal
hearing, plea in intervention gran-
ted.
Terri Michelle Reina and Joseph
Milo Reina, after formal hearing,
divorce granted.
Kim Elizabeth Moore and Lewis
Duane Moore, after formal hearing,
divorce granted.
Linda Kay McKeand and Billy
James McKeand, order granting
new trial signed and entered.
Alice Jane Suggs and Mark An-
drew Suggs, appointment of attor-
ney ad litem after publication
signed.
Patricia Ann Brown and Jody
Reece Brown, notice of assignment
and change of payee of child support
signed; order on motion for
dismissal signed.
Julia Elayne Smith and Charles
Clarence Smith, final decree of
divorce signed and entered.
Elain Hendrick Gattis and Earl
Wayne Gattis, after formal hearing,
divorce granted final decree of
divorce signed and entered.
In Re: M.C.L., after formal
hearing, Dept. of Human Services
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ELECT
J.G. "JOE" ¿CKENR0DE
DEMOCRATIC
CANDIDATE
FOR
SHERIFF of
CHEROKEE
COUNTY
• A World Wor II Veteran, served 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps with
2'/i years in the South Pacific. Received various libbons and medals
and the Purple Heart alter being wounded in action.
• A Graduate from the Houston Police Academy with 640 hours training.
" Served 2 years in radio patrol, 2 years in accident division, 2 years in
hit and run investigation, ond 20 years as a detective in burglary and
theft Retired in 1977
•Served lO'/i years with the Cherokee County Sheriff Dept.; 3 years as
deputy, 4' i yeai s os a sergeant, and 3 years as chief deputy.
• A cei tified police officer with an advanced certificóte; 785 hours in
service training.
• Attended Iexas ASM University civil law and process school, and a
semester in business administration at the University of Houston.
The Candidate With a Proven Track Record
Who Will Provide Honest Impartial
Law Enforcement.
PROFESSIONAL — DEDICATED — EXPERIENCED
(Pol AHv paid for by J. f c kenrode, Mgt . Bo* 285. Wells, fx. 75976)
appointed managing conservator
for the child, temporary orders en-
tered.
Kelton Earl Hood and Peggy
Louise Hood, order on motion to
modify in suit affecting the
parent/child relationship and order
dismissing contempt approved and
entered.
Felicia Bell and Raymond Bell,
after formal hearing, divorce gran-
ted and orders announced in open
court.
Paula Lynn Lavender and
Michael Gregory Lavender, after
formal hearing, temporary orders
entered.
PROBATEDOCKET
Estate of David Lee Killingswor-
th, order paying remaining funds in
said estate to Cheryl Killingsworth
and Ordering that Independent
American Savings Association pay
remaining funds to Cheryl
Killingsworth.
Estate of Jifa Vega, after formal
hearing, motion for continuance
brought by Dwight Phifer granted.
Estate of Willie Thomas Davis,
order of dismissal entered.
Estate of Donald Kenneth
Whiteside, order entered approving
bond.
Estate of Jessie J. Kemp, report of
distribution approved.
Guardianship of S.G.A., a minor
child, approval of safekeeping
agreement and previous expen-
ditures granted.
CIVIL DOCKET
George Suddith Insurance Agen-
cy, Inc. vs Inge Clark, order setting
hearing on defendant's motion for
sanctions signed.
Cherokee Ready Mix, Inc. vs East
Texas Industrial Roofing and Sheet
Metal, Inc., judgment signed.
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CEA—Home Economics
4-H and FFA members interested
in a dairy goat project should submit
applications for a Goat. Kid
Giveaway by the International
iDairy Goat Research Center at
iPrairie V iew A&M U ni versity.
Deadline for applications is
February 29.
The International Dairy Goa'
Research Center will donate a total
of 10 goats, wethers and does to
qualifying 4-H and FFA members
through a giveaway program on
May 6 during the Center's Field
Day.
Applicatons as well as rules and
regulations are available at the
county Extension Office by calling
683-5416.
All goats to be given away will be
less than one year of age, weaned
and certified to be in good health
upon examination by a veterinarian.
Recipients of doe kids must
register them with the American
Dairy Goat Association and have th- •
doe bred to a registered buck of the
same breed.
Recipients of all goat kids must
keep records on their project and
provide a progress report every
three months to the International
Dairy Goat Research Center. In-
dividuals also must show me goats
in local and area livestock shows.
4-H educational program conduc-
ted by the Texas Agricultural Ex-
tension Service serve people of all
ages regardless of socio-economic
level, race, color, sex, religion, han-
dicap, or national origin.
Obituary
Osker Langston
Osker Langston, 61, of Rusk died
Friday at his home.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. Satur-
day in Fields Chapel Church in An-
derson County with the Rev. Don
Copeland officiating.
Burial was in Fields Chapel
Cemetery under direction of Boren-
Conner Funeral Home of Jackson-
ville.
Mr. Langston, a native of Ander-
son County, had lived in the Rusk-
Jacksonville area all of his life. He
was a member of the Mount Hope
Bapt ist Church.
He is survived by six sisters, Lois
Fletcher Vickery, Mary Frazierand
Allie Croft of Palestine, Callie Flet-
cher and Dora B. Lusk of Rusk, and
Birtie Bowman of Denson Springs;
four brothers. Leroy Langston of
Wells, Curtis Langston of Houston,
Merri Langston of Rusk, and Fran-
cis Langston of Maydelle; and
several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Billy Fletcher,
Steve Peters, J R, Lusk, Ricky
Frazier, Larry Davis, Gary Higgins,
Bruce Bowman and Charles Ray
Peters,
Honorary pallbearers include
Larry Jones and Charles Sides.
CRIMINAL DOCKET
State of Texas vs:
Jeffrey W. Pryor, DWI, defendant
waived jury trial, plead guilty.
Punishment assessed at four mon-
ths confinement in county jail, $1,000
fine, $90 court costs, driver's license
suspended for 18 months.
Michael Brown, DWI, defendant
waived jury trial, plead guilty.
Punishment assessed at 18 months,
probated for a term of 18 months;
$650 fine, $90.50 court costs.
Edward Holcomb, DWI, defen-
dant waived jury trial, plead guilty.
Punishment assessed at 18 months
confinement in county jail,
probated; $750 fine, $90.50 court
costs.
Howard Kevin Curtis, DWI,
defendant waived jury trial, plead
guilty. Punishment assessed at one
year confinement in county jail,
probated; $650 fine, $90.50 court
costs.
Michael Williams, DWI, defen-
dant waived jury trial, plead guilty.
Punishment assessed at one year
confinement probated for one year;
$500 fine, $105.50 court costs; defen-
dant is to participate in Community
Service Program.
Pedro Sanchez, DWI, defendant
waived jury trial, plead guilty.
Punishment assessed at 18 months
confinement, probated for 18 mon-
ths; $500 fine; $90.50 court costs.
Thomas Jerry Williams, DWI,
defendant waived jury trial, plead
guilty; Punishment assessed at one
year confinement, probated for one
year; $400 fine, $90.50 court costs.
James Gibbins, DWI, defendant
waived jury trial, plead guilty.
Punishment assessed at one year
confinement in jail, probated one
year; $400 fine, $90.50 court costs;
defendant is to participate in the
Community Service Program.
Gail LeClair, driving while license
suspended; defendant waived jury
trial, plead guilty; Punishment
assessed at a fine of $100 and court
costs at $88.50.
Javier Yanez, criminal trespass,
motion to dismiss application to
revoke probation filed with the
Court. The defendant having met the
terms and conditions of his
probation, Court entered an order
granting Motion to Dismiss.
John Albert Langham, assault,
motion to dismiss filed villi the
Court for the reason that the com-
plaining party requested dismissal.
Order entered granting dismissal.
Prayer cal!
emphasis
for service
Richard Moss of the Church on the
Rock will be guest speaker for the
10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Gruí-e
Fellowship Church, according :■>
Pastor Keith Hassell.
Moss works with the National Call
to Prayer and will speak represen-
ting Larry Lea's prayer emphasis.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this special service, as well
as other services of the church,
Hassell says. Sunday School
precedes the ser vice a 19:30 a. m.
Clarence Edward Sorrell, DWI,
defendant filed motin to terminate
probation with Court stating that he
has complied with the terms and
conditions of probation and has paid
all fines, costs and probation fees in
full; and neither the State, nor the
probation department objects to
such termination of probation, Court
entered an order granting said
Motion to Terminate Proba tion.
MARRIAGES
Couples filing for marriage licen-
ses with the county clerk include:
Herbert Elton Coleman and
Floyce Fuller Summers, Jackson-
ville.
David Alan Parsons and Tammy
Gail Hill, Rusk
Brent Mitchel Wilburn and Wilma
Jo Baker, Jacksonville.
John Kevin Ray and La Donna
O'Dell, Jacksonville.
Bobby Jack Parsons and Alice
Swims Bowden, Rusk.
James Gregory Arlington and
Judith Ann Laska, Jacksonville.
Danny Gene Mann and Dianna L.
Herman, Jacksonville.
Bobby Dean Taylor and Yolanda
Renia Hancock, Jacksonville.
David D'wain Dover and Caren-
tha Kaye Terry, Rusk.
Sergio Carderas Elizondo and
Norma Ruth Navarro, Jacksonville.
DISTRICT COURT
During the week of Feb. 8 through
12, the following cases were heard
by Judge Morris W. Hassell in the
Second Judicial District Court:
DIVORCE DOCKET
In the Matter of the Marriage of:
Francis Beall Shank Hope and
Albert Randall Hope, evidence
heard, temporary orders announced
in open court.
V. B. Thacker and E. Thacker,
decreeof divorcesigned.
Carolyn Kay Kesinger and Robert
Edward Kesinger, decree of divorce
signed.
James A. Snoke and Cynthia L.
Snoke, divorce granted, decree of
divorce signed.
CIVIL DOCKET
In the Interest of a minor child,
petitioners and attorney ad litem
announced ready, evidence heard,
order of adoption.
Dayton Hutson vs Tyler Truck and
Trailer, Inc., order of dismissal
signed.
In the Interest of A Minor, order of
non-suit signed.
City of Jacksonville vs Henry Neil
Wright, order of dismissal signed.
David Earl Patrick vs Texas Em-
ployers' Ins. Assoc., judgment
signed.
David Digman vs Ike's Feed
Mills, Inc. & East Texas Truck
Salvage, order of dismissal signed.
Joseph B. Dial vs Mark Anthony
Glover and Kenneth Ray O'Neal,
order of dismissal signed.
Daniel Dwyer and Regina Beth
Dwyer, et al vs James Mitchell Ray
and George G. Waldrop, judgment
signed.
Edgar A. Williamson vs John
Frank McDowell Jr., et at, decree of
partition signed.
Alvin Pierce, et ux vs Greentree
Acceptance, Inc., jury trial, jury
verdict received.
Billy Foster Carter vs Laura Car-
ter Brumbelow, jury trial, jury ver-
dict returned
CRIMINAL DOCKET
The State of Texas vs:
David Edward Adams, burglary
of a building, defendant present, at-
torney appointed to represent
defendant.
Frank Conales Foster, burglary of
a building, defendant present, at-
torney appointed to represent
defendant.
Elect J.P. ACKER, III
TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
Experienced
Independent
• 8.S., Accounting, SFA 1964
• Former Tax Assessor
Registered to practice
tax assessing 1980
(l • F ofmerr Ayditor - Texas
Comptroller of Public
Accounts _
March 8, 1988
Democratic
Primary
will establish effective systems to detect and/or
prevent theft of your tax dollars.
Pol Adv. paid for by J.P. Acker, III, P.O. Box 564, Rusk, Texas 75785
RE-ELECT
COUNTY ATTORNEY
LEIAND
SUTTON
YOUR FULL TIME PROSECUTOR
FACTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN CAMPAIGN SLOGANS
COUNTY CASES CASES FINES & COURT
ATTORNEY FILED DISPOSED OF COSTS COLLECTED
198 1 Robt. McNatt 597 451 $47,482.00
198 2 Leland Sutton 550 543 $ 71,455.00
198 3 Leland Sutton 637 553 $ 90,484.55
1984 Leland Sutton 593 751 $155,141.26
1985 Leland Sutton 573 820 $165,191.54
1986 Leland Sutton 752 ' 714 $191,005.10
1987 Leland Sutton 530 " 648 $188,239.24
TOTALS for tonure of COUNTY ATTORNEY LELAND SUTTON:
CASES FILED 3,635
CASES DISPOSED OF 4,029
FINES ft COURT COSTS COLLECTED $861,516.69
1987 —"HOT CHECKS'" COLLECTED $105,688.00
(Hrom records of Cherokee County Attorney & D.A. Offices Hot Check' Division.)
'(Statistics compiled from the Chorokee County Clerk s records of criminal cases in the County Court (1981-86)
and County Courtat-Law; and from the Cherokee County Adult Probation Department records )
II
IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT
ii
Subjoct to action of
DEMOCRATIC Primary,
March 8, 1988
Pol. Adv. pd. for by
Leland Sutton, candidate,
Jacksonville, Texas 75766
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