100 years ago
October 22, 1918:
SUFFRAGISTS ARRESTED FOR DEMONSTRATING
Three militants of the Woman's party were arrested today when they undertook to stage a demonstration in front of the capital. As the senate was in session only a few minutes they were quickly released, and with other banner bearers they spent several hours in front of the senate office building. The crowds destroyed most of the banners.
Oct. 23:
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
The baby girl in Atlanta has been named Abife, from the initials of America, Belgium, Italy, France and England. The somewhat more euphonious "Fabiel" would have served the purpose equally well and looked more like a genuine name. "ALLY"-with the accent transferred to the first syllable-might have been better still.
Oct. 24:
NEW DEPUTY MARSHAL
W.E. Bevers, formerly sheriff of Rains county, arrived yesterday from Emory, Texas, and was sworn in as United States deputy marshal, succeeding J.P. Huddleston, who is now with the bureau of investigation of the department of justice. Marshall Sherrell went to Paris yesterday on official business, but the session of court there set for yesterday has been postponed until next Monday.
Oct. 25:
ORDER IS ISSUED FOR SETTING BACK THE CLOCKS
As provided in the federal law "to save daylight and to provide standard time in the United States," all railroads will turn all watches and clocks back one hour at 2 o'clock a.m. on Sunday, October 27. According to the law which was passed by Congress, the official time for moving timepieces up an hour is set a 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in March, and the time for setting them back is 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October.
Oct. 26:
BENEFIT CAUSED BY RAINS OFFSETS INDIVIDUAL DAMAGE
Rains which have fallen during the past few days have caused considerable damage, but according to agricultural experts, the benefits have more than offset the individual losses. In both Bowie and Miller counties, much hay that was down has been lost, and some standing hay has been so damaged as to make it unfit to cut. Some unpicked cotton also has been damaged, especially in the Fouke area.
Oct. 27:
SOLDIERS EN ROUTE TO CAMP PRACTICE YELLS
Nine coach loads of selective service recruits from northern Arkansas en route to Camp Travis arrived in Texarkana shortly before 1 o'clock, remaining about half an hour, during which period they practiced every known variety of yell. So loud was the resultant noise that residents as far out as Seventh Street were awakened, and a number of calls were received at the Four States Press office from persons wanting to know what news had arrived to cause so much excitement.
Oct. 28:
STONE TRACTOR ON STREETS ATTRACTS MUCH ATTENTION
The first Texarkana-built Stone tractor was being demonstrated on the streets of the city yesterday, attracting a great amount of attention and much favorable comment. The tractor has a powerful motive power plant, developing approximately 40 horse power on the belt, 24 horse power at the drawbar and a road speed of four miles. Kerosene is the fuel used, with gasoline to start the engine, the builders estimating that 20 gallons of kerosene and two gallons of gasoline will be required for a day's work. Five more tractors are nearly completed at the plant of the Stone Tractor Manufacturing company here, and parts and material are assembled for 50 more tractors.
50 years ago
October 22, 1968:
INSPIRATION FOR BUFFALOES
The 1968-69 cheerleaders for Dunbar Junior high school are Wanda Farewell, captain; Carmen Franks, co-captain; Johnette Stewart; Marilyn Ellis; Wendy Richardson; Debra Shaw; Mary Washington and Vicky Scott.
Oct. 23:
STUDENT RECENT INITIATE OF GROUP
Barry W. Johnson, recent initiated of Pi Kappa Lambda, a national music honor society, is acting chairman of the Division of Fine Arts at Texarkana College. Johnson is one of 15 former students selected for membership in the first class of initiates of the Beta Upson chapter at Sam Houston State College in Huntsville, Texas.
Oct. 24:
SPACEMAN'S WIFE SPENT CHILDHOOD IN CONWAY, ARK.
Mrs. Le Ella Irby Cunningham, wife of one of the Apollo 7 astronauts, spent her childhood in Conway. Mrs. Cunningham's aunt, Mrs. B.H. Hawk of Conway, said Ella Irby Cunningham, wife of astronaut Walter Cunningham, was born in Conway. She was the daughter of the late Oliver W. "Bug" Irby and Mrs. Nellie Moore Uquart of Norwalk, Calif. Irby died in 1937 after being injured in an accident.
Oct. 25:
FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE HERE
A house occupied by five persons, located 100 yards West of the Texas Viaduct, burned down Wednesday just before noon.
The call was answered by two fire units, Texas Central and Rose Hill stations, but they were unable to save the dwelling, which was a total loss. The fire was apparently caused by a heater in the middle of a room either getting knocked over or falling over, reported Fire Marshall Billy Joe Fox.
Oct. 26:
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS WOMEN TO RECEIVE RECOGNITION
Women who work in the downtown area will be recognized for their contribution to the progress and growth of the city by Texarkana Business and Professional Women's Club in observance of National Business Women's week.
Miniature BPW emblems will be pinned on downtown business women Friday by Mrs. Jo Cigainero, Mrs. Jo Hawks, Mrs. Faye Hockney and Mrs. Winnie Miller, membership chairman.
Oct. 27:
NASHVILLE FARM FAMILY WINS TITLE
The Pete Darling family of Route 4, Nashville, Ark., has won the title of Howard County's 1968 Farm Family of the Year. Mr. and Mrs. Darling along with their children own and operate a 196-acre broiler and beef cattle farm approximately 6 miles north of Nashville on the Pump Springs Road.
Oct. 28:
HOMECOMING QUEEN
Cathy Duke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Duke of Stamps, has been chosen Stamps High School Homecoming Queen. Maids selected for homecoming were Brenda Tatom, Kath Wood and Brenda Clark.