100 years ago
September 16, 1919:
ERECTING OIL DERRICK
Farmers from the Spring Bank neighborhood of Miller County, who are in Texarkana today, state that an oil derrick is being erected on the Miller-Lafayette county lines near Spring Bank.
They say they do not know what company is preparing to operate for oil and gas there, but that they understand it is Louisiana parties.
Sept. 17:
INTEREST IS KEEN
The gold tournament at the Country Club for the beautiful cup is progressing with a great deal of interest. The competition is keen all the way through and in the matches yesterday there was an enthusiastic group of followers. In yesterday's play T.L.L. Temple Jr. defeated Ben Anthony; W.J. Buchanan defeated J.K. Wadley: C.M. Blocker defeated Ed Kuhl; Eugene Sanders defeated Ollie Graham; E.W. Fronst won his match with E.W. Mead, and W.L. Wood won from C.H. Chenoweth.
Sept. 18:
TEXARKANA SENDS
$1,000 FOR RELIEF
Today's dispatches told of the increased need for financial and other assistance, the present supply of cash, food and clothing on hand being insufficient to meet the heavy demand being made by the storm victims in Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi and surrounding areas have been horribly affected by a category 4 storm. The Salvation Army is collecting cloths and any other goods that can be sent to help. The Chamber of Commerce has promised $1,000 that will be sent to the Mayor of Corpus Christi. The Chamber of Commerce has confidence in the community to try and match their donation. President Hickman appointed a committee to solicit donations.
Sept. 19:
TEXARKANA SOCIETY
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan have moved into their attractive new home in the Webber Place. ALSO - Mr. and Mrs. Richardson Ayers and little daughter motored over from Hope for a short visit with their Texarkana friends. ALSO - Dr. and Mrs. E.M. Kelley and family have returned to Texarkana for residence and have taken possession of their home on East 12th Street. For the past year they have lived in Corpus Christi.
Sept. 20:
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Mrs. Florence Micklin, of Jonesboro, Ark., vice president of the state organization of the Loyal Star, is visiting at the home of Mrs. G. C. Briggs, 408 East Elm Street, for a few days. She exports, while here, to organize a chapter of the ladies auxiliary of the Order of Railway Carmen. ALSO - J. Lee Hewitt, Chamber of Commerce publicity manager, W.H. Laney agricultural agent, and Mrs. Ira Johnson, of this city, returned last night from Atlanta, where they were judges at the fair held there. They report that the fair was a complete success.
Sept. 21:
HE ARRIVED TOO LATE
"I am after my son." Said J.H. Dean, of Bryan's Mill, Texas, as he stepped into the United States army recruiting station in this city. The recruiting officer told him that he was just about one day behind Louis S. Dean, his son, who decided he would like army life and signed up. Mr. Dean said that his son ran away from home and joined the army. He added that Louis was only 16 years old, but the boy gave his age as 18 years, which gave him the privilege of joining the army. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., and will be in the army for three years. Sini T. West, of Hartfield, Ark., is another recruit for the army recruiting station here and was sent to Jefferson Barracks.
Sept. 22:
FINED $5 AND COSTS
Two men convicted of removing gravel from city streets. Mr. J. Dennis and G. Jones, charged with violating a city ordinance by removing sand from Dudley Street, were each fined $5 and costs by Judge J.D. Cook in municipal court. J.R. Hair was charged with grand larceny in the theft of a suit of clothes and a pair of shoes and was placed under a $300 appearance bond by Judge Cook.
50 years ago
September 16, 1969:
CHILD CARE CENTER
USED BY 75 HERE
Since opening September 16, 1968, The Robison Courts Child Care Center has swelled from an enrollment of 21 to 75 children. Facilities have been added at Bowie Courts. During the first year of operation, approximately 200 children, from six weeks to six years old, have been supervised for varying lengths of time. A staff of 31 is directed by Mrs. LaVerne Williams. The center, planned to complement the Concentrated Employment program, gives mothers a safe place to leave children while preparing for paid employment.
Sept. 17:
TRIO TO COMPETE
FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Principal W.E. McGuire has announced that three students at Texas High School have been named semifinalists in the 1969-70 National Merit Scholarship program. The students are Corinne Clemmons, Jim Lindsey, and Philip Thomas. The 15,000 semifinalists appointed today are among the nation's most intellectually talented high school seniors. They will compete for about 3,000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1970.
Sept. 18:
GROCERY STORE
IS BURGLARIZED
For the second time in less than a month, Twin City Grocery at 930 State Line Avenue was burglarized. Entrance to the grocery store was gained by pulling metal bars from the window on the east side of the building. August 24, some $854 was taken from one of the cash registers. A 20-year-old Texarkana, Texas, man is being held in connection with that burglary. Last night it was burglarized again with $650 being taken from one of the cash registers. Investigation is ongoing.
Sept. 19:
PTA NEWS
Eighty-two teachers were introduced by J.O. Jones, principal at a meeting of the Parent-Teacher-Association at Arkansas Senior High School. Debbie Cervini sang "His Way-Mine," for the devotional. Her accompanist was Jeannie Powers. The president, Ed Goodson, welcomed parents and teachers and conducted the business session. Approximately 150 members were present. Parents are encouraged to join.
Sept. 20:
FLORIST HAS HIS PROBLEM
For Walter Broome, the only thing worse than a florist with an allergy to roses is a florist with hiccups. Broome, 52, has been plagued with hiccups off and on for almost 30 years. Broome said that an attack of hiccups usually lasts about two days. When an attack begins he goes to bed and takes a pill prescribed by his doctor. He says it helps but nothing has been able to rid him of the hiccups permanently. "Four days is the longest I've ever had them at one time," Broome said in an interview. He said during the four-day attack that he lost ten pounds. He said that it's worse than pain because once the hiccups stop you always are afraid to move or burp for fear that they will come back. He developed them in the army in 1940.
Sept. 21:
ARABELLA HEIGHTS
EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB
The club met in the home of Mrs. Carl Jenkins for their September meeting with Mrs. Grace MacKenzie, president presiding. The meeting opened with Mrs. Roy Avance, recreational leader, leading a song, "Precious Memories." The devotional, "Our Daily Bread," was by Mrs. Jenkins. She also showed a wardrobe of "mixed and matched clothes" she had designed and made for the "eye opener." The October meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. A.L. Giles, 1810 Pearl Street.
Sept. 22:
GOLD STAR MOTHERS
TO BE HONORED
Plans were made for a sponsorship program at a special meeting of the Lela Lumpkin Club No. 868, Navy and Marine Mothers at Collins Memorial Building. Gold Star Mothers will receive Texas state recognition. They are Mrs. Maudie Freeman, Mrs. B.B. Lawson, Mrs. Grace Sewell, and Mrs. Grace Sanders. Mrs. C.W. Fultz gave the flag code. The hostesses, Mrs. Nora McGee, Mrs. Inez Thornton, and Mrs. Florence Zey, served refreshments. Fifty-seven members were present.