The Way It Was:
Ice forces closing of schools and plants
90 years ago Jan. 7, 1908: CATTLE FROM TICK DISTRICT BRINGS LESS MONEY
An idea of the benefit to be derived from the eradication of the cattle tick may be gained from the experience of L.C. Adams, who recently shipped two carloads of cattle to the Kansas market, where he received $900 less for his cattle than did an Oklahoma shipper, just because one lot came from a region above the quarantine line and the other lot came from below the line. The cattle were of the same grade and class and about the same weight.
Jan. 8: COUPLE LEAVE TODAY ON AUTO TRIP IN TEXAS
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McGuire leave today on a automobile trip to Dallas, Houston and other points in Texas.
Jan. 9: DEKALB STOREFRONT GIVEN NEW COAT OF YELLOW PAINT
The front of the store of W.L. Lindsey, at DeKalb, was painted yellow by unknown parties. Lindsay, who is in St. Louis on a buying trip, refused to buy war savings, although he had purchased Liberty bonds. In the window of the store, there is a service flag with three stars, one of which represents Lindsey’s son, who is serving in the Army. “Buy war saving stamps—$1,000” was painted on yellow in one of the windows, and near it was a crudely executed skull and cross bones. Lindsey owns four other large stores, one each at Foreman, Ashdown, Annona and Horatio.
Jan. 10: LOCAL NEWS
Leo Krouse caught a 52-pound catfish yesterday in the Sulphur river at the Texas and Pacific crossing.
Miss Eula Oliver, of Emory, Texas, has arrived for a visit with her sister, Mrs. P.E. Johnson, at 1205 Olive St. It is probable that Miss Oliver will decide to make her house in this city.
Jan. 11: STEALING WATCH COST MAN $25
In the East Side municipal court, O. Childers pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing a watch from Lucy Mason, a worker at the G.W. Bottoms home, and was fined $25 and costs. George Jones pleaded guilty to the charge of fighting and was fined $15 dollars and costs.
Jan. 12: MILLER COUNTY GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION
All children, any age, any color and creed, ages 1 to 6 years, who have not previously been registered, weighed, are requested to report at the Bowie County Headquarters, July 7 to 13 inclusive. White children at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Pine; black children at Central school, Seventh and Elm.
Jan. 13: GIRL ENTERTAINS SOLDIERS BY SINGING AT STATION
Grace Woods, 12 years old, of 315 Pine St. yesterday entertained a large body of soldiers at Union Station by singing popular songs “Baby Twilight” especially made a hit with the khaki-clad boys.
50 years ago Jan. 7, 1968: ALL-REGION BAND CONCERT HELD LAST NIGHT
Texarkana, Texas, High School hosted the Four-All Region Band last night. The band was composed of 103 musicians from 22 area schools. The members were chosen by audition.
Jan. 8: ICE FORCES CLOSING OF SCHOOLS AND PLANTS
Ole man winter put his icy fingers around Texarkana Monday, bringing almost everything to a crunching halt. Schools began closing in Texarkana and many other surrounding towns as sleet, snow and rain begin falling. Texarkana, Ark., schools closed at 1 p.m., but Texarkana, Texas, schools held out until their regular closing time. Officials of both school systems announced to the public to check the radio and news cast concerning school on Tuesday. Schools in Cass and Marion counties will be closed until Thursday. Texarkana will be closed Tuesday; check with news concerning Wednesday. Red River and Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant closed Monday night and would announce concerning Tuesday. Roads in the Texarkana area were icing over around noon Monday with the sleet, rain and temperature dropping. Several other businesses recommended employees call before coming into work on Tuesday.
Jan. 9: FUMES OVERCOME LOCAL COUPLE
A Texarkana couple was brought to Wadley Hospital about 11 a.m. Monday after they were apparently overcome by gas fumes from a faulty heater at their home at 1701 W. 14th. Checked and later released by Wadley were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bailey. The Baileys were apparently saved when a neighbor came to check on Mr. Bailey, 23, who had been ill. Mrs. Bailey, 22, had felt faint but thought that she was catching the flu.
Jan. 10: PRYOR PRAISES INSPECTION ACT
Rep. David Pryor, D-Ark., Wednesday praised the new meat inspection act, saying “it was one of the most important achievements” of the 90th Congress. It came as a shock to many to learn in the course of the congressional hearings that there were 15,000 intrastate meat plant inspection programs that will be brought up to federal standards within three years.
Jan. 11: COOPER PRODUCES FIVE MILLIONTH TIRE
Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, one of Texarkana’s newest industries, already has produced its 5,000,000th tire. The first tire was produced April 14, 1964, and they are celebrating the production of the five millionth tire Wednesday.
Jan. 12: ESTIMATED 25,000 ARKANSANS WITHOUT ELECTRICITY
Residents in vast areas of Arkansas shivered through another heatless day Thursday while crews from electric companies fought the clock in an effort to restore as much power as possible before nightfall. The outlook late Thursday afternoon, however, remains grim. Many families who depend on electricity to run their heating units, especially in East and Southeast Arkansas, moved into relatives’ homes and some into motels until power could be restored. Homes in remote county areas all over the state have not been given an estimated time for the return of service. It is estimated almost all counties in Arkansas have been affected in some way.
Jan. 13: FINAL REPORT ON TOY CAMPAIGN
The final report on the annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign was announced Friday. The report showed that 6,422 toys in addition to 900 other wheeltype toys and over 600 dolls were restored to a serviceable condition by various school and Girl Scout organizations. Marine Corps officials reported that the quality of the toys gathered this year was very good and extended their appreciation to all persons and organizations contributing.