The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 28, 1972 Page: 8 of 16
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PAC EIGHT-THE CHEROKEEAN OF RUSK, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1972
Mniig Violation Head
Action In IP's Office
Moving traffic violations
head the list of action for
Justice of the Peace Abner
Webb's office during the pa«t
two weeks.
Among them were six charg-
ed with speeding with fine?-
ranging from $20- $30; one
charged with failure to pass
to the left safely, fined $20;
one charged with changing
lanes unsafely, fined $20;
one charged with failure to
yield ROW at Intersection;
one for driving on the wrong
side of the road, fined $20;
one charged with no motor-
Volunteers
March For
Dystrophy
Some J5 volunteers will con.
duct a mothers march to col
lect funds to support research
on progressive muscular
dystrophy in Rusk on Oct. 2.
Don Jone1- of the Citizen^
State Bank is serving as Cam-
paign Treasurer. Muscular
■dystrophy is presently an in-
curable, slowly progressive
and usually fatal disease
which afflicts thou ■-anil'-in the
nation. About two thirds of
these are childen. In their
case average life expectancy-
Is about twelve year- .ifrer
onset of the disease. A re
cent research breakthrough
by scientists at the Muscu
lar Dystrophy Association^
of America Research Center.
The Institute of Muscle Dis-
ease, has provided, for the
first time, a successful treat-
ment for hereditary muscu
lar dystrophy in experimen-
tal animals. The Rusk moth
ers march is one of a num-
ber of special campaigns be-
ing conducted throughout the
nation in an effort to provide
funds for making within the
shortest possible time, the
sometimes difficult transi-
tion from successful treat-
ment of experimental ani-
mals to a both safe and suc-
cessful treatment for human
patients. The timely achieve-
ment of this goal is of par-
ticular urgency from the stand
point of East Texas muscu-
lar dystrophy patients in the
later stages of the disease.
cycle license, fined $15; one
with no registration on . the
motorcycle; one charged with
no valid MVI stick; two charg-
ed with no drivers license,
fined $15 each and one charg-
ed with DWI, bond set at $1,
500.
Othe cases appearing on
file include one charged with
aggravated assault on a min-
or with a warrant Issued;
one charged with defraud with
a worthless check, warrant
issued; two charged with theft,
with one being fined $65.50;
one charged with burglary
by breaking and entering with
warrant issued; and one
charged with assault with in-
tent to murder, bond set at
$1,000.
** ARTS 6, CRAFTS
(Continued from Piste 1)
Square Dancers, the lackson-
ville Women's Barbershop
Quartet and a supper theatre,
directed by Mr1-. Zula Pear
son.
Patron1- of the fair will be
offered food from ronce"- Mon
stands operated by seven Rusk
civic clubs.
'The committee i<= greatly
encouraged by all the local
support and assistance. This
is a big project and we in-
vite all volunteer' to help
in any way they feel they
can render a service," states
Mrs. Duchanan.
Admission of 50cents for ad-
ults and 25 cents for children
will be charged. The fair will
be open Friday through Sun-
day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
** HOSPITAL
(Continued from Page 1)
Central Office of MH&MR,
Austin, said only the concrete
structure of the old building
will be saved. When com-
pleted, Ward 514 will have
all new interior and outside
brick.
"It will be a modern build- |
ing," said'Warren.
O, J. Helm of Tyler is gen-
eral contractor. He told Thfe
Cherokeean Tuesday after-
noon that he expect' to bring
in construction workers next
week.
Initial work was ground
breaking for the educational
building, and erecting a fence
around ward 514 for protection
of patients during the build-
ing's construction.
Announcing
The Opening Of
PHILLIP
JENKINS
GARAGE
CORNER OF SYCAMORE AND
WEST SIXTH STREETS
* COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
SPECIALIZING IN MOTOR TUNE-
UPS, BRAKE, MUFFLER AND
TAILPIPE REPAIRS.
"WHEN YOU'RE JINXED
WITH CAR TROUBLE,
SEE JENKINS!"
YOUR BUSINESS
WILL BE APPRECIATED!
PROMPT, FRIENDLY SERVICE, TOO!
Bradford
Boilding
To Be Sold
The Board of E tucation for
Rusk Independent School Dis-
trict hired a math teacher
for the Junior High School
and agreed to offer for sale
the old Bradford High Scho-
ol building.
Mrs. Barbara Coon of Na-
cogdoches will fill the re-
mainder of the contract for
Emmett Battise. Battise, a
math teacher and coach, has
resigned to accept the post
of superintendent at the Ala-
bama Coushatta Indian Res-
ervation.
Jack Martin, M_hool super
intendent.told the board that
the old Bradford building is
in a terrible state of repair.
"It can't be used and I re
commend we offer it for sale
by bids, askinp that the buy-
er rear it !own and move it.'
All member- were present
for the board's September
meeting in the Administra-
tion Building. They are Tom
Sartain, president; Don Cry-
sup, Morris vy. Ilassell, Dr.
W. E. Oabbert, James Poole,
Dr. James Fisher and Mrs.
Jame I. Perkins, Jr.
Principals M. R. philhrick,
J. M, Boone and Do\ le Brooks,
also school business manager
Bill Braswell attended the
meetng.
Lufkin Fodoral Savings & Loan Plans Iponing Conwonioo
m
A HARVEST
OF BARN
VALUES
FOR YOU!
COMMODE, LAVATORY,
AND BATHTUB WITH
ALL BRASS FITTINGS
TO THE FLOOR
$112.25
MAHOGANY PANELING
fcl OO 4 x 8
PREFIN
ALUMINUM WINDOW
$6.9524 x 2s
240 LB. SUN SEAL
ROOFING
$9.25.
2X4X8
ECONOMY STUDS
BUNDLE LOTS
OF :t0 ONLY
,3tfi
TURBINE VENT
AND JACK
$17.95
CORRUGATED TIN
f> FT THHOUGH 10 FT.
$9.79 ,
II FT. AND 12 FT.
$9.89SQ
DIBOLL ONLY =-i
11
IXHX 1/2"
REJECT PLYWOOD '
$2.95 i I
ASPHALT
SHEETING
GR \DE n
I; $15. . :
REJECT DOORS
I .99C\7 ]
4X8 WHITE
¡I BUILDING BOARD ij
GRADE A
* $1.69 ¡I
I
REJECT DOORS
With opening ceremon-
ies scheduled for 10:30 a.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 30, Lufkin
Federal Savings and LoanAs-
sociatlon begins business op-
erations in a newly completed
building located on a block
long site between Second and
Third Streets facing Shepherd
Avenue. The modern design
two story building presents a
striking scene in the Lufkin
downtown area.
Lufkin Mayor Pitser Garri
son and Lynn Bivins, mMiss
Lufkin for 1972, will assist
president S.W, Henderson Jr.
in cutting the ribbon to sign-
ify the beginning of festivit-
ies scheduled to last until 5:00
p.m. Reverend Charles 5.
McIIveene, pastor of the First
Baptist Church of Lufkin, will
give the dedicatory prayer.
The contemporary design
building containing approxi-
mately 19,000 square feet,
features use of brick and pre-
cast crushed marble panels otv
the exterior w'th bronze tem-
pered glass fixed window? and
entrances areas. The lobby
and office areas are reached
from paved parking areas on
the East and West sides of
the building in addition to the
Shepherd Street entrance.
Bank Building Corporation,
St. Louis, Missouri designed
the building under the dir-
ection of Welburn C. Mc-
Cormick, Archectural Con-
sultant, and that company act-
ed as general contractors for
construction, decorating and
furnishing-.
Lufkin Federal Savings and
Loan Association began op-
eration- in 1934 after being
granted a charter from the
Federal Home Loan Bank Bo-
ard and receipt of insurance
accounts by the Federal Sav-
ings and Loan Insurance Cor-
poration. The new building
marks the third time the As-
sociation has moved because
the need for larger quarters.
From a very modest begin-
ning during the depression
years. The Association has
shown steady growth and now
has assets in excess of $38,-
000,000.00.
• With the major services dir-
ected to savings and home fin-
ancing for the general public,
the Association now holds In
excess of $31,500,000.00 in
savings deposits held by more
than 8,000 account holders,
and more than $30,500,000.00
in mortage loans. Reserves
and undivided profits now
stand at $2,810,000.00 accord-
ing toa spokesman for the As-
sociation.
S.W. Henderson, the presi-
dent, has held that position
since the Association was fo-
unded and A.G. Cromwell Is
executive vice president
and managing officer. Direct-
ors In addition to Henderson
and Cromwell are Curtis W.
Fenley Sr., Herman A. T«y.
lor, Simon W. Henderson in,
Ernest P. Medord, Robert L.
Poland, Dr. Georgfc Thannls.
ch, and Curtis W. Fenley, Jr.
WHAT
RUSK FOLKS ««*
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Love-
lady had as guests over the
weekend their granddaughter
Susan Miles of Tyler.
Mr. Stanley Tucker who has
received medical treatment In
a Houston hospital for sev-
eral months will be home
this week.
Leo Clark, a former Ruck-
ite, visited friends here last
week.
Mrs. A.S. Moore returned
Friday from visiting her son-
in-law and daughter Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Baker af
Wichita, Kansas.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest D. Ke-
els and Mr. and Mrs. E.J.
Keels just returned from a
Keels reunion meeting at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Keels, Kansas City, Kansas.
Others present were Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel Keels of Minn-
eapolis, Minn., Robert Keels
of Porteville, Calif., Senator
Lee J. Keels of Oklahoma, and
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Nicolas
and sons Paul and Carl of O.
verland Park, Kansas
BE SURE 10 ATTEND OUR
FORMAL OPENING
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
10:30 A.M. TH00UGH 5:00 P.M.
llMPi ¡ Hi
¡S&iSI
*•. , : f-
WE INVITE YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
TO INSPECT OUR NEW FACILITIES AT 211 SHEPNERU AVE. IN LUFKIN
WE WILL HAVE
FREE
REFRESHMENTS
AND
SOUVENIRS
FOR
EVERYONE
DIBOLL / PINELAND
REGISTER FOR FREE PRIZES
1. $250.00 SAVING ACCOUNT.
2. $100.00 SAVING ACCOUNT.
3. 10 SPEED BICYCLE.
4. 10 SPEED BICYCLE.
5. 4 TICKETS COWBOY FOOTBALL GAME.
6. 4 TICKETS OILERS FOOTBALL GAME.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO AND
THE DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT 4:30 P.M.
FRIDAY,OCT.6TH
LUFKIN FEDERAL 8AVIN08
AND LOAN A8SODIATION
*01 SOUTH THIRD, LUPKOM,'
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The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 125, No. 17, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 28, 1972, newspaper, September 28, 1972; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth150985/m1/8/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.