The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 30, 1978 Page: 2 of 22
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'Tis The Season
'Tis the season...
Once the Thanksgiving
celebration is over, our minds
become quickly fixed on the now-
upon-us Yule season. While some
of us just begin to think seriously
of Christmas for the first time
during the year, other minds have
already been at work planning
activities which will help bring
the Christmas spirit to our
community.
Members of the Rusk Chamber
of Commerce Christmas Parade
Committee have scheduled the
parade early-this Friday to be
exact. The parade will kick off the
numerous activities which are
traditional observances for Rusk
at Christmas time.
So successful was last year's
parade that the committee
decided to retain the theme,
"Music of Christmas" for 1978. If
local efforts match last year's,
this will be a parade to
remember.
When the bands begin to play at
4 p.m. Friday, you'll want to be at
the curb to enjoy the view, the
music and the generally festive
mood.
See you there.
Integrity at Stake
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It has been well stated that if
you want something done, go to
the busiest person in the
community. Perhaps that thought
adds understanding to the
statement in a letter to the editor,
this issue, about "one family
control."
The Cherokeean was purchased
in June, 1950 by the Whiteheads.
This implies the publication was
on the market, "for sale." It was.
Five years later, a need was seen
for the services of a radio station
in Rusk. A man willing to take a
monetary risk, as well as work
hard, succeeded in this with Radio
KTLU. Nine years later, an
already established TV cable
company was floundering here
with less than 100 customers and
was in effect, bankrupt. Who took
more monetary risk and
continued to work hard to give
Rusk a cable company? The
person under fire in the
letter...Emmett H. Whitehead.
We regret the lack of
appreciation for services
performed when no one else would
do them. Now that the companies
are, in the eyes of the public,
established and operational, who
wouldn't like to have them?
We could, without bragging,
point to the many plaques and
citations on office display which
are testimony to the quality of
reporting we do, as judged by
professionals. Awards are not
earned for biased journalism.
However, fair reporting and
service to the community are
very much a part of the total
judging criteria.
Hie Cherokeean's coverage of
previous events in the area of the
cable suit have to stand. And that
stand is for truth.
It is a truth that the persons who
wrote the letter are not
subscribers of E-Z Vision Cable
Co. It is a truth that both of them
were present for the Rusk City
Council meeting Nov. 14 which
was attended by Tom Swafford,
during which a resolution was
submitted, its design being to
launch a new offensive against
E-Z Vision Cable Co. It is a further
truth that Wayne Guinn is
employed by Rusk Industries,
Inc., a company under the
questionable control of Tom
Swafford.
From our point of view, here
are more truths. The community
of Rusk had not claimed its own
state representative since 1915
until, 58 years later, Emmett H.
Whitehead (again taking a
monetary risk) sought the office
against two opponents. What he
has and is accomplishing in this
position is a matter of record.
It is furthermore a truth, that
the franchise which has served
the community adequately for the
past 14 years is suddenly "no
good," in the eyes of the Rusk City
Council. Does that make sense?
It is also suggested that a
further check of Federal
Communications Commission
"information bulletins" be
reviewed for the absolute truth as
to who controls, or sets the rates
charged.
As to the reception, or quality of
signal, anyone interested is
invited to visit the office of E-Z
♦Vision Cable Co. and see for
themselves how many complaints
are received on this, and how
quickly service calls are made.
These same persons may also be
surprised to learn how often the
call for service is not the fault of
the cable signal at all, but in fact,
is the faul - of not knowing how to
operate the TV, or the fault is in
the TV set itself.
The pasture always looks
greener on the other side.
Anybody's job looks easy to the
person who is watching...and not
working. An interesting question
for speculation is this: "How
much of the taxpayers' money has
been invested in this suit against a
Rusk business?"
We can, of truth, verify a goodly
sum has been required of the
cable company in defense of its
position in this community. The
final question is, "Is the prize
worth the fight?" Yes, it is, when
a man's name and his integrity
are on the line. That's all you're
born with, and that's all you'll
have when you die.
We commend the writers for
expressing their views. The
Cherokeean is a journalistic
endeavor, dedicated to the
publication of all opinions, when
done in truth.
Singletary Memorial Library
Well, if we are going to make any
Christmas decorations, etc. now is
the time to do it. The Library has
some books that are helpful and full of
Here are a few of the craft and
decoration books: Christmas Crafts
far Everyone, by Evelyn Coakey; Hie
Art of Wrapping gifts, by Drucella
Lowrie; The Woman's Day Beak of
Weekend Crafts; and for children,
Oaft Fon and The UtUe Witch's
books that you might enjoy
on the rati meaning and the
of Christmas are. Chris*-
hi (he Se^hweet, by Taylor
War Christma* Album, by Philip
Stern; First Christmas by Paul
Maier; and for children, My Favorite
Christmas Story, by Roy Rogers;
Hotly, Reindeer and Colored Lights,
by Edna Barth; and Christmas la
America, by Liilie Patterson.
Two novels based on the story of
Mary and Joseph that make good
Christmas reading are; Two from
Galilee, Margorie Holmes and Hew
Far to Bethlehem? by Norah Lofts.
There are also many copies of
maga tines such as Ladles Heme
>1. MeCalia. Seethem Living,
i and Gardens, etc that
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Lions Den
By E.B. Musick Jr.
Lien Frank Howell says that he
cannot understand why people look
In the mirror to see that they're all
cleaned up. He Just looks at his
towel.
Last Thursday was a vacation
for all the Rusk Lions as far as
meeting and roaring was
concerned. Lion President Doyle
Rasberry and all the Lions hope
that everybody has a wonderful
Thanksgiving. We have so much to
be thankful for.
Do you need some advice? Well
here it is anyway. Ten Rules for
Coronary Club. 1. Your job comes
first; personal considerations are
secondary 2. Go to the office
evenings, Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays. 3. Take the briefcase
home on evenings you don't go to
the office. This way you can review
completely all troubles and
worries of the day. 4. Never say no
to a request; always say yes. 5.
Accept all invitations to meetings,
banquets, committees, etc. 6.
Don't eat a restful, relaxing meal;
always plan a conference for the
meal hour. 7. Regard fishing,
hunting, golf, bowling, billiards,
cards, gardening as a waste of
time and money. 8. Believe it's
poor policy to take all the vacation
timf allowed you. 9. Never
delegate responsibility to others;
carry the entire load yourself at all
times. 10. If your work calls for
traveling, work all day and drive
all night to keep the next morning's
appointment Are you getting close
to eligibility? Coffee has been
linked to increased blood pressure,
pulse rate, dizziness and sudden
sweating, that's just when you
hear the price
Lions' Prayer: Make me a better
Lion. Teach me to understand all
people to the end that I may serve
them better. Give me the ability to
be courteous in all instances and to
avoid the pitfalls of sarcasm and
ridicule. Keep me humble in my
works. Forbid that 1 should ever
malign or degrade the aims and
purpose of others, even though I
may disagree with them May I
never live in the realm of self-
satisfaction for the sake of self-
gratification. May I always be
inspired by the dictum that
honesty produces happiness, and
that planned thinking is in the
realm of positive thinking Keep
me tolerant in action and
demeanor, recognizing the rights
of others to think and worship as
they wish Let me earn the respect
and honor of the community, the
country, and the world through a
life of dedication and purpose to
those less fortunate than myself
Submitted by Dr. Robert
Jamieson. Newburgh, N.Y. Three
men lay dying in a hospital war.
Their doctor, making rounds, went
up to the first and asked him his
last wish. The patient was a
Catholic. "My last wish." he
murmured. "Is to see a priest and
make confession." The doctor
assured him he would arrange h
and moved on. The second patient
was a Methodist. When asked hii
last wish, he replied, "My last wish
is to see my family and say good-
bye." The third patient was, of
course, a Baptist. "And what Is
your last wish?" the doctor asked.
"My last wish." came the feeble,
hoarse reply, "is to see another
doctor,"
See You Thursday Noon
Petticoat Junction Restaurant
Kissin' Kuzzins
Stockman Genealogy Given
Carolyn Ericson
1614 Red bud Street
Nacogdoches, Texas 75MI
Henry J Stockman lived in
Nacogdoches County in 1835. and
served in the Texas Revolution He
was married to Dorcas Trebite. "A
letter to Col. J M Swisher, from
Henry J. Stockman, Lockhart,
Texas 29 November 1852. "I send
you some papers, they give some
clue to the early history of this
country that may not be reserved
anywhre else? They give some
idea of the manner of doing
business here in 1813.1 found them
among my father's old papers"
Who was Henry J. Stockman's
father? Who were the parents of
Dorcas? Where are the papers
mentioned in the letter above?
Any help on this family will be
appreciated.
Mary McDonald, 434 Funston
Place, San Antonio, Texas 78209.
My grandparents John and
Susan Riddle and family of 3 boys
and a girl came to New Whatcom,
Washington in 1886 or 1887 I am
trying to write a history of Riddle's
since leaving Texas (From
Nacogdoches or Angelina County)
Some letters say they came part
way by train and boats Members
of the Hardeman also came to
Washington with them A woman
who 1 met who died just a few
years ago said they waited 3 weeks
after she was born to start the trip
together by ox team, which sounds
more reasonable As far as I can
tell the 2 men left the 2 families at
Tacoma, Washington and came
and took up homesteads in
Whatcom County near each other
Does anyone know anything
about any members of the
Hardéman or Riddle family who
migrated to Washington state7
Any help will be appreciated
Nellie Rutzata, 409 York Street.
Ap 619, Bellingham, Washington
98225
Desire information on the family
of E.T. It Sarah L (Green7 > Smith
They were listed in the 1860 Census
of Nacogdoches County Known
children are: Joseph C , Benjamin
Jahile, Rachel L., Mary A . and
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor
Congratulations
Your excellent showing in the
1978 National Better Newspaper
Contest reflects the outstanding
effort put forth by you and your
staff.
I would appreciate a copy of your
award winning entry
Respectfully,
James Bruce
General Manager
Monroe Evening Times
1028 4th Avenue West
Monroe, Wisconsin 53566
Wayne K. and Toni Guinn
Rt. 1 Box89A
Rusk, Texas 75785
To the editor :
Being interested in the wellbeing
of Rusk we are appalled that all
media in this town: radio,
newspaper, and cable television is
controlled by one family. After
reading the November sixteenth
edition of The Cherokeean we are
convinced that there is good reason
to be concerned. Mr. Whitehead's
reply to the acUon of the city
council in the matter of the suit
against his cable franchise, as
published by his newspaper sounds
amazingly like a threat to the
community of Rusk. If our state
representative can not take care of
his district's business because of
his own business problems with
one of the municipalities in his
district we suggest that he either
resign from the legislature, or
divest himself of some of his
business interests.
In regard to the suit on the cable
television, the Federal
Communications Commission
information bulletin dated
January 1977 states that "local
authorities regulate rates charged
to subscribers." Hence the cable
company arbitrarily raised their
rates, the city counil had every
right to sue. While the delay in
getting the suit to court is
regrettable, It Is our understanding
that the delay has not been entirely
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reception has been extremely
poor Hence, the personal decision
that money spent in subscribing to
Rusk's cable is money wasted The
technology is available to improve
the cable as is evidenced by the
existence of many good cable
franchises in other cities
We submit that in reporting thu
cable situation theCherokeean has
put personal bias above
journalistic Integrity The fact that
the Cherokeean ran only one side
of the dispute indicates that the
paper is used mostly as a vehicle to
further E. H Whiteheads
ambitions, rather than an open
forum reporting all sides of
community issues and problems
Yours truly,
Wayne K. Guinn
Toni Bland Guinn
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr Guinn is an
employee of Rusk Industries, Inc .
s company under the questioned
control of Thomas W. Swafford, as
evidenced by a case now pending
in Federal Court of Tyler. Mr.
Guinn is not a subscriber to E-Z
Vision Cable Co. We have no
knowledge of the rate regulation to
of the letter
Sarah L.. born ca 1863 Texas They
were living in North Carolina in
1856 Where7 Does anyone have
proof of the maiden name of
Sarah7 Any help will In-
appreciated
Mrs W B Smith. 6flo Quail
Ridge. Aledo. Texas 76008
Need information on Katie
Barlow, born Kansas 1905. living in
Fort Worth. Texas for a few
months in 1922 Who were her
parents7
Leona Muckleroy. 125 Mable
Avenue, Bay-town. Texas 77520
These families moved from
DeKalb Co . Alabama about 1850 to
Texas and La Would like to
correspond with descendants
I William Chaney. b 1818
Tennessee, m 20 February 1840
Blount Co, Alabama to Esther
Hetty Grames Children 1 John 2
Lydia 3 Alexander 4 Newton 5
Enoch 6 Jasper
II Clairbom Tifien m Mary
Grames
III Jerry Parrón m Nancy
Graves
The above familes in the same
party with Pleasant Green Chaney
who died 15 December 181*4
Nacogdoches County, Texas,
buried Walnut Grove Cemetery
Also his sister Missouri E Cheney,
b 1841 DeKalb Co . Alabama, died
9 December 1870. b buried
Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Nacogdoches County, Texas
Missouri married 1st William Pen
Burns, 2nd James P Vaught
Pleasant Green Chaney married in
1867 in Rusk County, Texas
No 1 of this query, William
Chaney, was an uncle of Pleasant
Green and Missouri E Chaney
Their father 4 Mother A Jackson
Chaney. b 1814 Tenn . died 1856
DeKalb Co.. Alabama, married 31
October 1835 Blount Co , Alabama
to Cary Brown, b 1819 Blount Co ,
Alabama, died 1858 59 DeKalb
Co . Alabama. daughter of Joshua
Brown
Miss Velvo Chaney, 2605
Mountain Woods I)r .
Birmingham. Ala 35216
The story has come down
through the W inborn family that a
single Uncle (who might have been
a Winborn or a Robertson) came
to visit my grandfather. Moses
Winborn. and requested that he
permit him to take back to
Nacogdoches one of his sons This
son of Moses would become the
heir to his ranch The rrqueet was
refused, and the I'ncle returned to
Texas died unmarried, and the
town of Nacogdoches is now built
on the land that was his ranch
Is this story true7 I would like to
correspond with anyone knowing
about this story
Frank W Gumey, Rt I, 2925
Farmslte Road. Violet. 1-a 70092
Would like information on Dr
JohnD Winham wborameto East
Texas about 1839 and moved to
Brown County in 1S65 He was born
13 February 1816 and married
France* Monteith fi July 1841 in
Nacogdoches County I would be
most grateful for any information
concerning this couple during the
26 years they were in the
Nacogdoches area I believe he
was a planter or rancher since
some of his former slaves came to
Brown County with him
Who were the parents of Frances
Monteith. who had sisters Rebecca
M Gilliland. Mrs Thomas Shields.
Mrs Melissa Granad. Mrs
Simpson Slaughter and brothers
David and Jesse7
Mrs Marcedle Mclntyre, P O
Box 178. Tuscola. Tx 79562
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The lonely place...
The Cherokeean
618 N. Main Street
Rusk, Texas 75785
Letters to the Editor
Policy:
Letters for publication must be
signed with a correct mailing
address. They should be of
reasonable length, no more than
300 words. The deadline for receipt
is 5 p.m. Monday of the week for
publicstion. There is no charge.
Often I have risen late at night to
walk a long mile with the stars for
my light and a lonely place in my
heart that should have been filled
with the warm glow of human
companionship The question, of
course, is love and the answer
is...? Who knows what the answer
is?
Maybe we should place the
blame on society These are
certainly ridiculous times we live
in. We are all supposed to be
perfectly adjusted and happy. If
you don't obtain the required
number of orgasms per week as
suggested in the manual for your
age group, then you should go to a
therapist and get it fixed.
Scientists have proven that man
is not s naturally monogamous
animal. So when the ardor fades,
as it must, you just go searching
for a new partner and dump the old
one After all, they can't make you
happy anymore, and it's wrong to
be unhappy. Is this the nature of
love?
One endless search for the
ultimate in gratification?
No There are numerous
exceptions We have all seen them:
the Perfect People The way they
look at one another across a
crowded room is truly
embarassing They hold hands,
talk to each other, and laugh a lot.
They really seem to know one
another, and the magic never
fades. How many of us will be
sleeping beside total strangers
tonight?
Yeah, sure, everybody wants a
perfect love. But how can a person
really be sure? I think perhaps it is
wise to seek the truth from the
source of all good things: God. God
is always beside you; always
looking after yotft Look to him for
help and you'll be sure.
That lonely place in your heart
might not go away tomorrow, but
at least you don't have to walk
those miles by yourself. Let God
guide your wsy through the long
and dark night. Everything always
looks better when you can see It.
if he
in Rusk
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The Cherokeean. (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 30, 1978, newspaper, November 30, 1978; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth151308/m1/2/: accessed July 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.