The Way It Was:
Rural district to get new schoolhouse
100 years ago
Sept. 4, 1917: SONGS FOR SOLDIERS TO BE PUBLISHED IN BOOK FORM
In order to stimulate military music rather than to censor it, a standard songbook, to be used in all branches of the service, will be issued Oct. 1, according to an announcement today by the executive committee for the supervision of music in the Army and Navy. The new book will contain songs suitable for singing in camp and at the front and will fit into the pockets of the khaki blouse. Sept. 5:
TEXARKANA SOCIETY
The opening of the new Plaza dining room was an enjoyable event Wednesday evening. Quite a number of guests enjoyed the lovely dinner with dancing afterwards. Gordon’s orchestra played during the entire evening. The dining room has recently been enlarged and decorated and is now a very attractive place. Sept. 6:
INCORRIGIBLE BOY JAILED REPEATEDLY
Texas police are holding Roster Lewis, a 13-year-old lad, who was arrested last Saturday night on the charge of stealing a horse. The youngster has been in the police foils several times, it is stated, but on account of his extreme youth, there seems no way to handle him except jail him for each offense committed.
Sept. 7:
RURAL DISTRICT
TO GET NEW SCHOOLHOUSE
The patrons and pupils of Fairland district, two miles south of Fouke, are to have a brand new schoolhouse in another month. It will be 48 x 30 feet, a frame structure and will have two large rooms. Work will be commenced on it next week, material now being placed on the ground. The people of Fairland district are much interested in having better school facilities, sanitary conditions and attractive building.
Sept. 8:
BIG DEPARTMENT STORE TO OPEN HERE
On Oct. 1, there will be opened in the Ghio building, at the corner of State and Broad streets, an extensive dry goods, clothing and department store. The name of the new-comer to Texarkana is Higginbotham Bros. & Co., the domicile of which is Dallas. This week a longtime lease was taken on the building, occupied for a number of years by the Burton-Peel Dry Goods Co., by Higginbotham Bros. & Co.
Sept. 9:
PEOPLE YOU KNOW
James Russell, the new general manager of the Cotton Belt, was in the city for a short time Saturday evening. He came in on a special motor car and accompanied by Superintendent Richards.
BIRTH
Born, to Sheriff Arthur J. Gurley and wife, 1519 County Ave., a son last night.
Sept. 10:
DEPUTY SHERIFF MARRIES COUPLE
A marriage license was issued Saturday evening to Willie McBride, 21; and Miss Estelle White, 18, both of Texarkana, Texas. The couple was united in matrimony when Rev. M. McDonald, deputy sheriff, said the ceremonial rite.
50 years ago
Sept. 4, 1967: ASHDOWN LUNCHROOM STAFF HONORS MRS. SPIGNER
Mrs. B.W. Spigner, who resigned as school lunchroom supervisor after seven years of service, was honored by the lunchroom personnel with a supper at Bryce’s Cafeteria at Texarkana. The hostess presented Mrs. Spigner with a gift. Those attending were Mrs. Fannie Clark, Mrs. Katie Lee Ringgold, Mrs. Robert Walker, Mrs. Ed Welch, Mrs. Jerry Jones, Mrs. Sonny Jeans, Mrs. C.D. Frank, Mrs. John Henderson and the honoree.
Sept. 5:
A MOST IMPORTANT PROJECT
Young men of the Texarkana Junior Chamber of Commerce will conduct a house-to-house solicitation for signatures on petitions calling for the formation of a city wide improvement district for the financing of vitally-needed improvements in Texarkana, Ark. The four projects are new firefighting equipment, airport improvements, storm drainage and arterial streets. Every one of these projects is necessary— almost mandatory—for the future growth of Texarkana, Ark.
Sept. 6:
LIBERTY-EYLAU CHEERLEADERS WIN RIBBONS
The 1967-68 Liberty-Eylau Leopard cheerleaders who recently returned from cheerleading school at Southern Methodist University. During the week, they won three-second place ribbons and two thirdplace ribbons. They were also awarded the spirit stick. They are Kaye Stewart, Carla Speer, Debbie DeMarce, Sarah Taylor, Judi Tarter and Marilyn Walker.
Sept. 7:
RAY INGALLS WINS STOCK, MODIFIED DASHES AT BOWL Ray Ingalls won both Stock and Modified
Trophy Dashes to highlight action at Texarkana Speedbowl. Results of other races were: First Stock Heat Races, J.C. Brown; Second Stock Heat Race, Ronnie Mills; Second Modified Heat Race, Grady Wright; Stock Consolation, Delbert Jones; Modified Consolation, Bill J. Casper; Stock All Money Winners, J.C. Brown; Modified Feature, Bill J. Casper; Stock Feature, Ronnie Mills. Sept. 8:
CONTRACT LET FOR LIGHTING INTERSECTIONS
The Alder Electric Co. of San Antonio has been awarded a contract for the installation of safety illumination at the intersections of Interstate Highway 30 and State Highway 93 in Bowie County and State Highway 8 with U.S. Highway 82 in New Boston. The estimated cost illuminating the two intersections is $21,200. Sept. 9: BIRTHS
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Earl Jaynes of Rt. 5, Box 516, Texarkana, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Christie, Sept. 3. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Houser of Texarkana and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Land of Atlanta, Texas. BABY BOY NAMED BRIAN ALAN
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie E. Robbins have given the name Brian Alan to their son born Aug. 21, in a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie S. Robbins, all of Texarkana. Sept. 10:
TOP 10 BEST SELLING RECORDS OF THE WEEK
“Ode to Billie Joe,” Gentry; “Reflections,” Supremes; “Baby, I Love You,” Franklin; “The Letter,” Box Tops; “All You Need Is Love,” Beatles; “Come Back When You Grow Up,” Vee; “Apples, Peaches and Pumpkin Pie,”
Jay and Techniques; “You’re My Everything,” Temptations; “Light My Fire,” Doors; “Cold Sweat,” Brown.