100 years ago
Oct. 9, 1917:
RONDO NEWS
Mr. R.V. Lewis had the misfortune to step on a nail and injure his foot, but he is getting along nicely.
One of the drying kilns at the Smith and Davis saw mill set fire to the lumber last Wednesday and destroyed about 7,000 feet of lumber.
Oct. 10:
TEXARKANA LED
ARKANSAS IN
CONTRIBUTIONS
Texarkana people contributed more per inhabitant to the national war library fund than any city in Arkansas; it has been announced in Little Rock by Miss Dorothy Lyon, secretary of the state committee appointed to conduct the subscription campaign. The total amount subscribed here was $1,200, being 20 cents per inhabitant.
Oct. 11:
COUPLE MARRIED IN AUTOMOBILE
There was an automobile wedding scene enacted at the courthouse this morning when Elder J. Ell Westbrook, Miller county treasurer, performed the marriage ceremony for Garland Endsley, 23, and Miss Alva Brown, 17, both of Doddridge. Courthouse attaches and visitors witnessed the event. Marriage licenses issued yesterday afternoon were to Pink T. Mize, 32, and Miss Ethel Hunt, 21, both of Oil City, La; and to Walter H. McDaniel, 21, and Miss Maydale Hale, 21, both of Mineral Springs, Ark.
Oct. 12:
COLUMBUS DISCOVERED NEW WORLD 525 YEARS AGO TODAY
Today is being observed throughout the United States and possessions as Columbus Day, in honor of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, aboard his flagship, the "Santa Maria," discovered land which proved to be an island, named by Columbus San Salvador. It is 525 years today since the navigator discovered the western continent.
Oct. 13:
OFFICE LADIES HELP RED CROSS
Numbers of office ladies are assisting in the Red Cross knitting, it is noted of those who spare moments. These women patriots are turning out some classy work. The wristlets are long, not the scanty bands: helmets are of sufficient size and socks are coming in for consideration.
Oct. 14:
FLIGHT OF THE WILD GEESE
The first hackling of wild geese this session was heard in Bowie County yesterday, it was stated by a visitor in the city this morning from Hooks. The report is a large flock of geese flew down the river at that time.
Oct. 15:
JOHN BRACKETT INJURED
John Brackett, of North Oak Street, was hurt in an automobile accident on the Buchanan road yesterday afternoon; it was reported here this morning. He was riding in a motor car with Steve Rafaelli, and as the car reached the high dump where a fatal auto accident occurred a year or more ago, the Rafaelli car was turned to one side to permit another car was turned over several times. Mr. Brackett's back was badly wrenched. Mr. Rafaelli was not hurt and the car was but slightly damaged.
50 years ago
Oct. 9, 1967:
LOCAL UNITED WAY
CRUSADE OPENS TONIGHT
Texarkana's United Way Crusade armies begin a one-month campaign tonight that will subscribe $254,600 for 16 local United Way agencies. The "Kick-Off" Rally is set for 7 p.m. at the Texarkana College Student Center with Tom Norfleet, Success Motivation Institute of Waco, Texas, as keynoter. In outlining the campaign to begin Tuesday morning, Jones said that report meetings will be held on Tuesdays at noon in the Grim Hotel beginning October 17th.
Oct. 10:
OPEN HOUSE TO BE
HELD AT FIRE STATIONS
The Texarkana Fire Department will hold open house all this week in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14) Fire Chief Gene Davis said all groups as well as individuals are invited to tour the all the fire-fighting equip-stations any time of the day and trucks will be on display. Davis said it would be best for the people to visit the Central Headquarters station located on East Third next door to the Municipal Auditorium. A Texarkana Cub Scout troop was the first to visit the station Monday afternoon.
Oct. 11:
ROY AUTREY HEADS FFA DISTRICT
Roy Autrey of Texas High FFA Chapter was elected president of the Dangerfield District at a meeting held last week in DeKalb. His election entitles his advisor, N.B. Finley, to serve as district advisor during the year 1967-68. Attending from Texas High were Doug Norton, Chapter president; Jimmy Akin, sentinel; Danny Daniel, treasurer, and Gary Finley, president of the Greenhand Chapter at Westlawn, and Robert McGaughey, voting delegate.
Oct. 12:
NORTHRIDGE IS SCENE
OF DAR LUNCHEON
Members of the Texarkana Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held a luncheon at Northridge Country Club as their first activity of the 1967-68 club year. Wilbur Smith was the speaker who gave an enlightened account of Texarkana- It's Past, Present and Future. Officers at the meeting were Mrs. C.C. Fricks Jr., regent; Mrs. W.G. Eslinger, second vice regent; Mrs. R.E. Galavin, historian; Mrs. B.N. Wallas, registrar; Mrs. Paul Acruman, first vice regent; Mrs. L.A. Threlkeld, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Harold Cooney, recording secretary; and W.E. Williams, and Mrs. Alex Greene, treasurers.
Oct. 13:
TEXARKANA AWARDED
FOR LITTER PREVENTION
Texarkana, a first place winner in the state of Arkansas for outstanding achievement in litter prevention in 1967, received a plaque for its' outstanding work before almost 200 guests who assembled at the Community Service Council luncheon. Mrs. Ford explained that the state award made Texarkana eligible for national competition at the annual competition at the annual meeting of Keep America Beautiful in New York City in November.
Oct. 14:
FIRE DESTROYS FUNERAL HOME
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed Richardson Funeral Home, 1104 Oak St., about 10 p.m. Friday. As the units arrived at the scene, they found the frame building engulfed in flame and smoke for several minutes fire fighters were hampered by heavy smoke boiling from the structure. The blaze was under control within 30 minutes.
Oct. 15:
PRINT SHOW TO BE
HELD AT COLLEGE
A print show, sponsored by the Ferdinand Roten Galbris, will be held Monday, in the foyer of the Texarkana College Auditorium between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Over 500 different prints, all originals will be one exhibit. Also included will be on exhibit. Also included will be over 40 original manuscripts dating back as far as the 13th Century. There will be no admission charge for the exhibition.