Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 152, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 1, 2001 Page: 2 of 14
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Psgs 2 CHIROKlIAN/HtRALD of Rusk, Texaa «Thursday, March 1,2001
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March 1,2001
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Téxaa' oldest continuously
published weekly newspaper
Established as the Cherokee
Sentinel Feb. 27,1850
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'Meet Me in St. Louis' opens
at the Cherokee Civic Theatre
Some of America's beat-loved show
tunes will hit the stage in Husk
with the debut of the Cherokee Civic
Theatres production of "Meet Me
in St. Louis."
The musical opens with the Smith
family talking «bout the upcoming
1903 World's Fair. The live-in Smith
family consists of Mr, Smith. Mrs.
Smith, Lon, Rose, Ester, Agnes,
Tbotie. Grandpa and Katie, the Irish
maid.
Lon (Brian Roselle) is interested in
going to Princeton and interested in
Lucille Ballard, a New York debut ant,
played by (Amy Curry) helps solve
everyone's love situations.
Rose (Amanda Smith) plays bawl to
get with her beau, Warren Sheffield
(Adam Tanner.)
The main character. Ester Smith
(Diana Parker) fantasises about the
'Boy Next Door,' John Truitt (Brent
Huse) and imagines that be will fall
in love with her too,
John is a new neighbor that Est or
doesn't get the chance to meet him
until the night of Urn's going away
party in August, where he leaves
her banging,
Agnes's (Hayley Childs) main
concern is trying to keep Tbotie
(Baylee Rosoli) from burying all of
her belongings.
Mrs, Smith (Judy Dudley) Katie
(Margaret Parrish) and Grandpa
(Bud Breen) are all happily trying
to keep the family peaceful when
Mr. Smith (Mike Hall) drops the
bombshell of moving to New York,
The entire family rebels but Papa
insists that he make the decision
because he is the head of the house-
hold.
At the annual Christmas ball,
every young romance comes around
leading to a surprising happy ever
after ending.
The motorman for the trolley, which
inspired the famous Trolley Song.' is
played by Dan Childs, Bus Parrish
is the postman.
Margaret Perrleh, ee
Katie, telle two of
the 8mlth eletere,
Amende Smith end
Diana Parker about
how to catch a
man's attention with
e touch of the Irish.
Meet Me In St. Louto
will pley Merch 1-4
at the Cherokee
Civic Theatre.
Tlckete cen be pur-
chased et the door
for $8 or cell end
reserved et
683-2131.
Individuals and groups preform
musical numbers throughout the
show.
The show opens on March 1 and
runs through March 4.
"From the audience it looks like the
actors are having fun which makes
it very enjoyable to watch," said an
invited guest. Phyllis Tanner,
The show is directed by Donna
Nichols, of Jacksonville with Jan
Childs and Laura Smith accompany-
ing as music directors.
The scenic design for the show is
oneofthe most complex and elaborate
that has been built in the Cherokee
Civic Theatre, Bud Breen, Robert
Nichols and others built the set.
Holly Childs choreographed the
show and Jackie Hinch designed
Characters
Alonso Smith Mike Hall
Anna Smith Judy Dudley
Lon Smith Brian Roxelle
Roee Smith tut AmandaSmith
Ester Smith Diana Parker
Agnea Smith em Hayley Childs
Tootle Smith •••• Baylee Roiell
Grandpa Bud Breen
Katie Margaret Parrleh
John TTultt Brent Huee
Warren Adam Tanner
Lucille Bellard iiiii* Amy Curry
Eve iiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitii Holly Childs
Postman Bui Parrleh
Motorman .........Dan Chllda
Boya at Dance iii! Kevin Smith
Director iiiiiiiiii Donna Nichols
Music Directore lili Jan Chllda
Laura Smith
the costumes. Murry Smith is stage
manager tor the show.
Tickets can be purchased at the
door for $8 or reserved ahead of time
at 683-2131 for $7.
Scene in Passing
High Points from El Camino Real
Marie Whitehead
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Sometimes we touch the
tangible evidence of a
memory-a photo, letter,
book, ring-and the list goes
on. Evidence of a remembered
memory may also come in the
form of a foggy morning, thick
enough to catch in your hand.
squeese. and watch the drops
fall. From far above, more
evidence. Sitting in my favorite
outdoor chair, sipping coffee,
letting my eyes and ears wake
up, there it was. a forgotten
memory. There must have boon
several hundred, all talking at the same time,
and they took forever to fly over, Tuesday. Feb.
20. I got my first evidence of this season's
geese swapping ends of the continent, leaving
the North and heading South. Their chatter
reassured me of the ongoingness of all creation.
For how long? For as long as the Earth survives.
Of course, you know that my memories of
yesterday were shared with the late Velma
Arnwine. In an earlier time, signs like geese
headed north, or south, were fairly indicative
of a change in seasons and weather, (That was
before the word, metereologist, was as ordinari-
as the term, weather forecast.) It doesn't take
much to make my heart happy., just rattle a
box and let a memory drop,
It is hopad that Irene Wendeborn packed
up bunches of good memories Monday. Feb, 19
when she celebrated her 92nd birthday, Betty
Hunt led in calls to us. We
regret not getting this news
noted in last week's issue.
Happy. Happy, Irene, and may
you have many more. You are
special to your family and so
many IViends.
There is one anonymous contributor to this
spare that I really do appreciate. The most
recent was a.clipping from The Dallas Morning
News. Feb. 11 issue. Writer Judy Alter did
a memorable few sentences in praise and
admiration of the cowboy historian. Lawrence
Clayton.
The Rusk High School graduate was the
author of 30 books, one yet to In released.
Lawrence had been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's
disease about 14 months prior to his death. He
had belonged to an informal group of writers in
Abilene, the "Almost Every Wednesday Club."
In their traditional pamphlet, a well established
project," he contributed a memorv-maker prior
to his death. "My Last Christmas???" was
the title used to give form to some of his last
thoughts. Many of us would enjoy reading
this, no doubt.
Speaking of. it was interesting to see a recent
issue of "The Lone Star Defender," a publication
of the General Joseph Lewis Hogf Camp
No. 972. This organisation is multi-purpose
with emphasis v n the preservation of the state's
heritage. Ken McClure was credited with
assistance in getting out the second newletter
in process color, no less.
Here's a super, special communication bv
mail. Nicholas Jordan Harris, the grandson
of Opal Fitts and her late husband. Jack, is
to be recognised as an Eagle Scout with the
presentation ofthe Eagle Court of Honor March
24 in Houston, His parents are Kathy and
Ron Harria, The event is to be held in Jersey
Village Baptist Church. This is the culmination
I got my ttrat evidence of this
son's gim swapping ends ot the
continent, leaving the North and
heading South.
of many years in Scouting and
reflects well on any young man
fortunate enough to make it.
"Taint easy, McGee,"
Saturday was cause for hap-
piness üt o&V botSke. We got
the long awaited ^all, Our
late Poco mare's granddaugh-
ter, Rovona. had delivered
a beautiful little filly. Sweet
disposition, precious, healthy.
You can imagine the words.
Color? Not sure yet, A smidge
less than sorrell. also chestnut.
Oh well, she is a descendant of
King P-234 through Poco Bueno, also a goodly
mix of Three Bars and Leo. It doesn't take
much to make some of us happy. Mother and
daughter are fine, well attended by doctor,
nurse, trainer and brooder.
So, how is it in the world of dear Sammy
Atttaway? Kind of depends on what day you
catch her. Spouse, Mr. Henry, continues to
improve daily after heart surgery some weeks
ago. She was also pleased that daughter-in-law
Lendean recovered from gall bladder surgery
and a serious heart test. Now, she has son
Harry on her mind. He is in the VA Hospital at
Dallas with what may be heart problems. What
else can you think when it's pain in the chest?
Sammy is, for sure, one of those enrolled in the
"Training Camp for Angels."
Ruth Ross has been home for some days
now. recuperating from a quick trip to the
cold, white Mira, She is fine
and will he even better when
grandson Brandon and wife
have an "all o.k." report on
their new little son, Samuel
Earl Ross. Ruth's spouse
Earl will feel hunches better
family's health is hack to
Chris Davis
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his
too, when
normal.
Frank Madden got a good check-up for his
leg surgery last week and hopes to be back in
. the race for great health soon.
It has been a few weeks since Harold
Porter's smiling face appeared at FUMC, Feh,
was his day to climb to the balcony (no
charge for the exercise) and bask in the glow
of good health again. Everyone was mighty
glad to see him so fully restored from open
heart surgery. Our pastor Bro, Noy Pruitt's
sweet wife, Judy, continues to get better
daily after giving up her gall bladder in
mid-FVbmary,
Others who manage to keep on keeping on in
spite of less than great health are Hufhlamae
Manning. Gladys Goodson. Lessie Maneas.
Thelma Smith, Cecil Ham, Wiley Shattuck
and of course, Chloe Waddell says she is
just fine.
Well, you can see that March has arrived,
like we didn't know it. And Friday marks a
historic date, TVxas Independence Day. We owe
it to our ancestors to pause and remember the
price paid for us to enjoy this great state. As
the late Bob Bullock said with such sincerity,
"God Bless TVxas."
Here's a smile for choir members, borrowed
fVom the First Baptist Church newsletter:
"Eight new choir robes are urgently needed, due
to the addition of sew ra I new members and the
deterioration of some older ones."
Until next week, he happy and keep smil-
ing.
The pear trees along El
Camino Real are in ftill
bloom and they almost
look like puffy white clouds
traveling .too dose to the
ground. Keep your fingers
crossed that an Easter cold
snap doesn't put a quick end to
our hopes for a great fruit crop.
You allergy sufferers better
stock up on your medicine
because it looks like we've
got a bumper crop of pollen
headed our way. You didn't
dish out a quarter to hear what you probably
already know, so 1 best get on with some
fresh news.
Marty Mwrr was named the new Athletic
Director for Alto High School. Marty has been
coaching here for about 8 years and has made
lots of IViends, The air in Alto has been filled
with lots of encouraging words and positive
feedback on the school hoards choice. Marty
hasn't made any premises as yet on a state
football championship, but Alto fans are always
optimistic. Congratulations Coach Murr!
I wish Doug Bradford was still with us so he
could see what a fine young man his grandson
Nathan Dutch is turning out to be. Nathan
is the son of Becky Bradford Dutch and John
Dutch and they live in Tbmball. TVxas. 1 met
Nathan down at the Stella Hill Library on
Saturday, where he was putting the finishing
touches on some beautiful computer tables he
had built for the library. His Mom, Becky and
Grandmother. Anita Bradford wore also there
to lend a helping hand. Nathan didr> let the
fact that Saturday was his thirteenth birthday
slow him down a bit, I found it a lot harder
to focus on things after I turned thirteen, so
maybe he knew he needed to get his project
finished before his mind started to wander.
Nathan is a Boy Scout and planned out the
project and built the computer tables as his
project for Eagle Scout. Nathan was assisted
on his project by other Scouts and several
adult sponsors. The work included soliciting
donations to pay for the materials that were
used. Nathan has only been a Scout for two
wars and his accomplishments working to
be an Eagle Scout are very impressive. He
.should have his board of review in a few weeks
and will hopefiilly be an Eagle Scout by the
summer. On behalf of the people of Alto, I want
to say a big "thank you" to Nathan for all the
hard work he and his fellow scouts did for our
library. Our ftiture looks a whole lot brighter in
the hands of young men like these.
Alte Youth Baseball hosted a Chili Supper on
Saturday night at the Lions Club Building
to kick off the 2001 baseball season. The games'
are going to get started a little earlier this year.
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so families can go ahead and
plan their summer vacations.
All proceeds from the Chili
Supper will go to benefit out-
playing youth,. Dust
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?hSiW''imd get1
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re'adV' for ánóthéfr ó'xciting'1
season of baseball.
1 was saddened to hear of
the passing of Alice York last
Wednesday. She was 82 years
old. She worked cleaning the
post office for a good many
years and she was always
humming while she worked. She also used to
bake the big tall chocolate and coconut pies
they served at the Tbwnhouse Restaurant when
Flo and Virgil Schochler ran it. Her familiar
fare will be missed when we go to town. Please
keep her family and friends in your prayers as
they mourn her passing.
Carolyn Sue Hugglns is recovering from gall
bladder surgery and according to her Mom
Patsy she is doing pretty good, Her brother,
"Hurricane Huggins" alias Jimmy Lee blew
into to town one day last week to check on her.
Patsy is playing nurse and nanny taking care
of Carolyn and the granddaughter Stephanie.
Get well soon, Carolyn!
Wilson and Lavcrne Grogsn are mighty proud of
their granddaughter Christen Carter. Christen
has been nominated by her instructors at
Angelina College to attend a Spring Symposium
at the Center for the Study of the Presidency
in Washington, D.C., a convention attended
by students selected from colleges across the
nation. I hope her Grandfather Wilson Grogan
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Nathan Dutch built computar tsblss st the
Steils Hill Library In Alto to eern his Esgls
Scout award. Hslsths grandson ot Anlts
Bradford snd ths Iste Doug Bradford.
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