The Rusk Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 8, 1956 Page: 5 of 18
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NOVEMBER S, 195*
The Rusk Cherokeean, Rusk. Texas
Jimmy Perkins
Elected To U Of T
Student Assembly
Candidates for Student Assemb-
ly at the University of Texas con-
ducted a colorful and spirited cam-
paign before the October 31 elec-
tion. Each candidate was required
to pass an examination on the Con-
stitution and to conduct htá cam-
paign according to strict rules and
regulations. Stump speaking, pa-
rades, serenades, banners and
signs were all used to influence
the voters. Forty-three candidates
were seeking thirty-one positions
on the Assembly Pictures of cand-
idates, their platforms, and their1
qualifications were published in
"The Daily Texan".
As a winning candidate of one
of the four places from the Col-
lege of Business Administration,
Jimmy Perkins' qualifications were
listed as follows: President of
Freshman Council, Steer Here
Committee, Co-Treasurer Campus'
Chest, Moore-Hill Hall Dorm Coun-
cil, NROTC Social Committee,
Freshman Orientation Committee,
Greek Week Committee, Steering
Committee of Representatives Par-
ty.
He is also a member of Phi Del-
ta Theta Fraternity.
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Miss Butler Is
Initiated In
SRA; Stephens
Miss Mary Ruth Butler ¿i Rusk
was among 52 students recently
initiated into the Stephens Recre-
ation Association at Stephens Col-
lege.
The objective of SRA is to stim-
ulate and encourage interest and;
participation in recreational activ-
ities. The Association sponsors ac-
tivities which provide an oppor-
tunity for the recreational partic-
ipation necessary to meet the re-
quirements for membership. It is
affiliated with the National Ath-
letic Federation for College Wom-
en.
The tie between recreational ac-
tivities and the students is gov-
erned by SRA. The Association co-
ordinates the campus-wide athletic
program and arranged for guest
parties. Miss Butler is the daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Cole Butler.
Department Of Public
Welfare Program
Assists Many Needy
For the benefit of those who
are not acquainted with the assist-
ance offered to needy individuals
by the Department of Public Wel-
fare, we would like to bring their
program to your attention.
The State Department of Public
Welfare has an office in every
county seat town of the State. In
sparsely settled areas, such offic-
es may be open only on an itiner-
ant basis. Classified sections of the
telephone directory or courthouse
officials in any town will give the
address of the local Welfare De-
partment office. •
Skilled field workers may be
found in each office on certain
days to accept applications for as-
sistance. If the individual is not
able to come into the office to
make application, a letter, card, or
telephone call to the office wiU
bring an appointment for the field
worker to visit the borne. The field
worker will help the applicant in
gathering necessary information
regarding eligibility requirements.
Old Age Assistance
Purpose: For needy individuals
who meet the state and/or federal
statutory eligibility requirements
of being 65 years old or older.
Requirements:
1. Have resided in the state for
five out of the last nine years
prior to date of application and
for the last year immediately pre-
ceding date of application.
2. Are citizens of the United
States.
3. Are not inmates of a public
institution; and are not in a med-
ical institution for treatment of
tubercular or psychotic conditions.
4. Must be without income or
other resources sufficient to meet
the basic needs of food, shelter,
clothing and medical care.
Grants: Old Age Assistance
grants, based upon the individual
budgetary deficit, range from $5.00
to $58.00 monthly. The average
grant is somewhat above $40.00
monthly.
Aid to the Blind
1. Has the same grant minimum
and maximum and a somewhat
larger average grant as Old Ago
Assistance.
2. Is for individuals 21 years or
older who meet the same residence
requirements as set forth above
for Old Age Assistance.
3. Such individuals must be eco-
nomically blind with a vision of
20/200 or less and/or a peripheral
vision reduced to 30 or less.
4. Such individuals must not bo
publicly soliciting alms, and, as in
the Old Age Assistance program,
such individuals must be in need.
Aid to Dependent Children
Purpose: For children under the
age of 14, who are living with rela-
tives and who have been deprived
of the care and support of a par-
ent.
Requirments:
1. The relative family with
whom the child lives must be
without income or other resources
sufficient to me^ minimum needs.
2. Aid to Dependent Children
grants range from a minimum of
$46.00 for one child and caretaker
to a maximum of $96.00 monthly
lor five or more children.
More Rotary For ¡
Rotarians, Topic
Of Wed Noon Talk
Rusk Rotarians heard guest
speaker, R. L. Wilson, talk on
"More Rotary for Rotarians," at
their regular Wednesday noon;
meeting. Rusk Hotel.
President Grady Browning pre-
sided at the luncheon-meeting, and
introduced the speaker.
Visiting Rotarians were A. C.
Jenkins of Jacksonville and Rob-
ert Scott of Overton.
Guests were Jack Nichols, Jack
Noonan and Bill Meyers.
o
Mrs. Morris Hassell
Gives Lesson Study
At W. S. G. Meeting
Mrs. Rosalee Thomas and Mrs.
Bob Ware were co-hostesses to the
Wesley an Service Guild, for a reg-
ular meeting of that organization
in Fellowship Hall of First Meth-
odist Church, Monday evening,
November 5th.
President, Mrs. Melba Campbell,
presided at the business meeting.
Mrs. Morris Hassell gave the
third lesson in a study series on
Paul's Letters to Local Churches.
Four visitors from Alto were:
Mesdames Fox, Brooks, Jeter and
Qu arles.
Guild members present were
iMasdames Vivian I-leald, Nora
Christopher, Leota Vaughn, Ver-
nie Minter, Melba Campbell, Miss-
es Bill March, Marion Mallard and
Mrs. Clyde Woodward.
Refreshments of hot chocolate
and homemade cookies were serv-
ed by the hostesses during the soc-
ial hour.
Bee's wings vibrate 190 times a
second.
Monthly Workers
Conference Set
In J'ville Thurs.
Monthly Workers Conference of
Cherokee County Association, of
Baptist Churches will meet with
Central Baptist Church in Jackson-
ville, Thursday, November 15th, at
7:15 p.m. Rev. Frank B. Burress'
is pastor of the host Church.
The program will be preceded
by Executive Board and WMU
meetings at 5:30 p.m.
Theme of the program will be
based on Thanksgiving in the Tex-
as Baptist Children's Horns.
Rev. J. M. Thomas, pastor of the
Alto Baptist Church, will deliver
the principal message.
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INTERESTING FACTS
Government run by women is
called gynarchy.
"Veto" comes from the Latin
meaning "I forbid."
The width of United States ship
is determined by the Panama Ca-
nal. and the height by the Brwk-
lyn Bridge.
Dick Johnson Is
Moving To Mass.;
Walden New Mgr.
Dick Johnson has resigned as
manager of the local Corn Belt
Hatchery office effective Decem-
ber 1st, according to information
received here.
The Johnsons found it necessary
to leave this area, due to the poor
health of their daughter. They
will move to Greenfield, Mass.
Bill Walden of Hope, Ark., is
■now in training here, and will be-
come manager of the Rusk oper-
ation.
He is married and has two chil-
dren. His family will join him
shortly.
Mr. Johnson states that he and
his family regret having to leave,
and that they enjoyed knowing
the people of this area.
o
Maryland has the only state flag
bearing a coat of arms.
Vanilla, in its natural state, is
a long green bean.
Red cedar wood is used most
commonly in making lead pencils.
Iodine is obtained chiefly from
kelp or ashes of burnt seaweed.
DIAMOND
NAPKINS
Kraft
PARKAY
u, 29c
Box IOC
Kraft Assorted
Cheese Spreads
5 Oi. Jar 23€
"PREMIUM PRODUCE"
T exas
ORANGES 5 35c
GLADIOLA
FLOUR clt 89c
Fresh Green
CABBAGE Lb 4c
Lilly
Mellorine
(Low Calorie)
Gal. 49'
Armour's
Shortening
3 Lb. Can 69C
Rutabaga
TURNIPS 5C
Pascal
CELERY 1 10c
OCEANSPRAY CRANBERRY
SAUCE cl 21c
"TOP QUALITY MEATS"
Neuhoff's Preferred Slab Sliced
BACON Lb 39c
Alma Brand
Beans or Peas
5 - 49c
Libby's Garden
PEAS
5 No. 303 Cans
Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Q
BEEF RIBS " 59c
IMPERIAL
SUGAR ; 89«
Fresh Dressed Home Grown
FAT HENS L, J9C
Morton's
Frozen Pies
Apple, Peach, Cherry
j Bach S9C
Libby's Cream Style
CORN
& No. 303 Cans 1®®
Choice Grain Fed Beef - Tender - Tasty
Chuck Roast Lb 49c
Specials for Thurs. Afternoon, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 8, 9 & 10
Felton Banks Groceiy & Mkt.
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A Salute
What is a pharmacist?
He is a member oí the "health team." His team-mate
are the family doctors, specialists, nurses and ho piud
administrators who work for better community health.
He is the "scientist on the corner," He is that unique
storekeeper who must have a eolle&e degree in pharmacy
and pas* the rigid examination of the Stat* Board of
Vharmaoy in order to win the honored title of "Kefiatered
Pharmacist." But he does not stop there. Through profes-
sional journal and meeting he is up to date on the latest
research and developments in pharmacy and medicine.
He is the physician's colleague and trusted aide. In direct
contact with drug manufacturers, he helps keep the bus.v
physician informed on the hundtvu uf new pre* t tptuu
drugs developed such year.
He U the physician's "warehouse. He must swek every
drug that may be prescribed by the dtKtor* he wrvea . . ,
mwduine* for hay levar, arthritis, the common cold . ,
thousand* of them Many nawmbh one another, but there
are no «abattiute*. The ptataactat lUti every prescription
eaacUy a* ordered
He ta a go%*4 neighbor, Ha ki< •*« and tikne hi* eustomera.
He values the* thvndsftip and m his prolnaniiiA
aluil that iluU whkit ««and* Mkat«4 to the «eti
being at M wkhhmri
He M a public servant tent Ikmaftswae. kit' pre
t'aiming National Pharmacy Weal, haa ctülení att«att*f« to
"like splendid services mémé lie phamwiaia el
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tribute of tibi<tii* for hta and in«fotp*n*a Me see v lee
throughout the j ear.
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Whitehead, E. H. The Rusk Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 20, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 8, 1956, newspaper, November 8, 1956; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth150157/m1/5/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.