The Way It Was: Area getting modern new funeral home

110 years ago

 

June 18, 1908:

MAN WEDS SWEETHEART

FROM HIS EARLY DAYS

Mr. M.P. Post went West several weeks ago for purposes of rest and recreation, not dreaming that Cupid would cross his path and chain him to his chariot wheels while en route, but such proved the case. While a boy in St. Louis, Mr. Post had a wee girl sweetheart, but years ago they drifted apart. By mere chance, Mr. Post, while in Los Angeles, California, again met the object of his youthful passion. A wedding followed, and when he returned here a few days ago, Mr. Post brought his handsome bride with him.

 

June 19:

ALL TRAINS NOW

USING THE TRACK

The Iron Mountain began today to use its own tracks for all traffic, both passenger and freight. This after having been compelled to detour over the Cotton Belt for more than two weeks on account of flood conditions along its own tracks between Clear Lake and Fulton. It is figured that all incoming trains for the next few days will be about forty minutes behind.

 

June 20:

SAFE WAS BLOWN

Burglars entered the Frisco at McNab Tuesday night and blew open the safe, securing about $18. They also entered the store of Cannon Bros., at which place they secured about $4 from the cash drawer. Sheriff Sanderson of this place took the county blood hounds and, in company with B.F. Fly, went to the scene of the robbery. One of the dogs was sick, and they only had one to work with, however some good was done. No arrests were made, and the posse returned here on a hand car.

 

June 21:

TO MAKE ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS

An expert is in the city and will be here from the next ten days. Mrs. Hampton, who is an expert in making artificial flowers and in decorating vehicles, may be found for the next ten days in the vacant store room next door to H. Brown, the grocer, where, assisted by several young ladies, she will be engaged in making artificial flowers for the 4th of July celebration.

 

June 22:

EVENTS

One of the most sociable events of the season was the ice cream supper given by Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Stuckey. A large crowd present, and everybody had a good time, and enough cream for a good time, and enough cream for as many more. Among those present were Jennie Johnson, Mary Sarton, Martha Edns, Stella and Ada Stewart, Marion Hendrick, Hattie Long, Ethel Chandler, Mattie Smith, Mrs. Charley Sartor, Mrs. C.C. Sexton, Mrs. B.E. Stuckey, Mrs. Ollie Alexander, Mrs. Geo Sarlor, Mrs. Lena Stuckey and several other young ladies.

 

June 23:

GROW FINE PLUMS

Messrs. Collinson and Young were each exhibiting a very fine plum this morning and boasting of what Texarkana, Texas, could do in the fruit line. The two specimens are certainly very fine, as large as average sized Alberta peaches, and of a very delicate rich color. They were grown by Mr. Barlow on his place, beyond Rose Hill, a short distance west of town.

 

June 24:

R.A. LUMPKIN HURT

IN SHINGLE MILL

Mr. R.A. Lumpkin had the misfortune to get his right arm very painfully and seriously injured this morning. Mr. Lumpkin owns a shingle mill out on the Boulevard, in the north portion of town, and was at work about the machinery when his arm was caught and badly cut by one of the saws. The injured man was taken to the Pine Street Sanitarium.

 

50 years ago

 

June 18, 1968:

TEXARKANA Y-TEENS ATTEND MID SOUTH CONFERENCE

Texarkana sent delegates to the annual Mid South Y-teen Conference at Gulfport, Miss. The teens were Kathy Knight, Angie Holmes, Jennifer Dillingham, Sherryl Burke, Madeleine Brown, Miss Ruth Nolze and Mrs. Floyd Taylor. Staff members were Rebecca Morgan, Becky Parks, Debbie Kelly, Susan Nash, Cindy Clark, Courtland Olivet, Bunny Dees, Pat Taylor, Tina Casey, Gail Borcherding, Judy Haltom, Lori Lyndon, Nancy Meadows, Lucy Ward, Sheila Crain, Lucille Wommack and Sara Cable.

 

June 19:

JAYCEES WRAP UP

JUNIOR GOLF TOURNEY

Stan Stephens led the 15-and-under group in the Jaycees Junior golf tournament Monday at Texarkana Country Club. Stephens fired a 76 to tie with John Taylor and then won the division on a sudden death play-off. Bryan Williams finished third with 80; John Patterson fourth with 91; George Carpenter fifth with 92; and Chuck Miers sixth with 98. In the 16-year-old group, Mike Craven fired a 77 to beat Bill Rogers by a stroke and take that division. Rogers shot a 78; Royce James, 80; and Calvin Williams hit for a 96. Jim Knight won the 17-year-old division by besting Randy Moore, 93. All winners of each division will represent Texarkana in the State Jaycee Junior Tournament to be held June 28-29 at Hardy, Ark.

 

June 20:

MD CHAPTER PICKS

OFFICERS FOR 68-69

The Texarkana Area Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy held its regular meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Hickman last night and elected the following officers for the year 1968-1969: Marvin McAlister, president; Gene Davis, first vice president; Dillon Seymore, second vice president; Harold Richardson, Secretary; and Vincent Glorioso, Treasurer.

 

June 21:

THIRD ANNUAL HOOTYSCHMACHER SET

AT SPRING LAKE PARK

Plans have been completed for the third annual Texarkana hootyschmacher to begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at Spring Lake Park. The event is sponsored by the Youth Recreation Summer Festival Committee and will feature a play-along, sing-along musical afternoon. Although varied forms of music will be stressed in entertainment, young people have been encouraged to bring picnic suppers, games to play, books to read for the get together.

 

June 22:

EXTENSION OF LAKE DRIVE

TO BE DISCUSSED

The proposed extension of Lake Drive to the New Boston Road will be discussed along with the Model Cities program in Texarkana, Texas, at a community meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Grim School. Persons living within these boundaries are being urged to attend the meeting: New Boston Road on the North, Kansas City Southern Railroad on the East, Broad Street on the South and Bowie Street on the West.

 

June 23:

ROUTE TO MILLER COUNTY DUMP GROUNDS

The public dumping grounds in Miller County are located just off the Boyd-Genoa Cutoff. A slight fee is charged for dumping to cover minor expenses, County Judge C.R. Burgess said, and the county provides the excavation. The county is putting up signs now to direct the way to the dumping grounds. From Texarkana, Ark., the shortest route to the grounds is by way of Highway 196 to Genoa, then turning south on the Boyd-Genoa cutoff. The grounds are just before the jog in the road. An alternate route is south from Texarkana on Highway 71 to the Rock Store, turn left on the county road to Boyd then left at Boyd on the cutoff heading north.

 

June 24:

NEW FUNERAL HOME

East Funeral Home, when completed, will feature 16,573 square feet of floor space, offering the most modern and complete funeral home in the entire four states area. The new facility will feature five reposing rooms and a chapel seating over 300 persons, with a separate entry affording maximum privacy during funeral services. The purchase of additional property fronting on Wood Street will insure parking for 100 cars. A covered drive adjoining the chapel will provide maximum protection from the weather for the family and friends attending the service. Construction is planned as such, so as not to interfere with a continuation of operation.

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