The Way It Was:
Horse is stolen from fire house; collision hurts two
110 years ago Feb. 19, 1908: BARN BURNS WITH FOUR MULES INSIDE
A barn belonging to Ben Clover near Roxton was burned last night, and four head of mules and 2,000 pounds of feed stuff was burned. It is thought the barn was set on fire by tramps.
Feb. 20: HORSE IS STOLEN FROM FIRE HOUSE
One of the large gray horses belonging to the East Side fire company was taken from the fire house sometime between 4 and 6 o’clock this morning by some unknown person. Several hours later, the animal was found out south of town and returned to the fire house. There were plain saddle marks on him showing that he had been ridden by someone.
Feb. 21: ‘THE GINGERBREAD MAN’ SHOW COMING TO GRAND OPERA HOUSE
The members of “The Gingerbread Man” company, the Ranken-Sloane musical fairyesque that will be the attraction at the Grand Opera House on Friday, Feb. 22, are experiencing a new and pleasing sensation. So imbued have they become with the spirit of the various characters, Kris Kringle, Margarey Daw, Jack Horner, Simple Simon, Sally Lunn. Come see this attraction.
Feb. 22: GOV. LITTLE IMPROVING STEADILY
Paul Little, private secretary to the governor, this morning received a letter from his father, written from Corpus Christi, Texas, in which it is stated that the Arkansas governor is steadily improving and gaining strength every day. Governor Little hopes to return to Little Rock by March 1.
Feb. 23: MR. STEEL TO GIVE ADDRESS AT CELEBRATION
Mr. Will Steel’s oration will be one of the principal features at the entertainment given by the East Side public school tomorrow night in honor of Washington’s Birthday. Mr. Steel has for his subject “The Message of the Star’s” and those who know his superior powers as an orator are sure that something unusually fine is in store for all who hear him on this occasion.
Feb. 24: BIRTHDAY OF WASHINGTON
Washington’s birthday will be celebrated in all the rooms of both Fairview and Central schools, and programs adapted to the different grades have been arranged. The following is the program to be rendered by the two seventh grades of Central school at 10:30: Song, by the school; Declamation, Ben Carter; Recitation, Susie Mann; Declamation, Eugene Johnston; Recitation, Iola Edwards; Recitation, Valerie Hudgins; Song, by the school; Address, Will Steel.
Feb. 25: RECEPTION GIVEN TO VETERANS
The Daughters of the Confederacy of Texarkana this afternoon gave a reception to the veterans of Texarkana, the event occurring at Forman Hall. The hall had been becomingly decorated, the colors commemorating the birthday of General Washington as well as the Lost Cause. Refreshments were served to the veterans, and everything possible was done by the Daughters to make them enjoy the occasion. It is needless to say that in this they eminently succeeded.
50 years ago Feb. 19, 1968: YOUTHS INJURED IN COLLISION
Texas police reported that two Texarkana youths were injured at 2:15 p.m. Sunday when the car in which they were traveling struck a tree on Buchanan Road. Mike Clark, 17, of 205 Post St., was listed as the driver of the car. He suffered lacerations on his legs. Keith Robinson, 17, of Route 2, Box 123, Texarkana, Texas, suffered minor abrasions. Both were treated at Wadley Hospital and released.
Feb. 20: STUDENTS GIVE TEA FOR SCHOOL FACULTY
The Student Council of Jefferson Avenue Junior High School served faculty with a tea in the teacher’s lounge after school. Hostesses were Connie Johnson, Sally Trigg, Ellen Jo Hills, Prissy Parker, Vicki Walker and Debbie Norsworthy. Approximately 30 teachers were served refreshments from a table covered with a white lace cloth over red and centered with an arrangement of red and white roses. Mrs. Eddie Griffin, school secretary, was presented a going-away gift.
Feb. 21:
IN THE SERVICE
Chaplin LeRoy Henry, son of Mrs. D.F. Henry, 1029 Bowie St., has arrived for duty at McChord AFB, Wash., and is assigned to a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command. He previously served in Greece. The chaplain, a graduate of Texas High School, attended Texarkana College and received his B.S. degree from Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth and his degree in Theology from SMU in Dallas.
Feb. 22: GURDON SCHOOLS NAME FAVORITES
Culp and Barbara Kay Toombs; 9th, Roger Fortnerson, Martha Thomerson and Georgia Kaye Peoples; 10th, Mary Ann Allen and Jerry Griffin; 11th, Susie Hughes and Tommy Masey; 12th, David W. Bryan Jr. and Jean Gates.
Feb. 23: AUTO, OTHER ITEMS STOLEN
The theft of an automobile from the parking lot at the 1001 Main St. clinic was reported. A 1960 Chevrolet station wagon belonging to Dr. Richard Brunazzi was stolen from the parking lot. Texas police said the car bears a 1967 Arkansas license number 14-9050.
Feb. 24: BIRTHS
Feb. 15—Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe L. Stanley Jr., a boy; Mr. and Mrs. William F. Tinsley Sr., a boy; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Johnson, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Elbert D. Mooneyham, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Henry, a boy.
Feb. 16—Mr. and Mrs. Johnny R. Daffern, a boy; Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Purifoy, a girl;
Feb. 17—Mr. and Mrs. William A. Barber, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Dudley C. Patterson, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy N. Crump, a boy; Mr. and Mrs. Delma Banks, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. James B. Reese, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Bessie O. Works, a girl.
Feb. 25: GIRL-WATCHING SUFFERS SETBACK AT STAMPS SCHOOL
Mathematics is beginning to ruin the favorite hobby of high school boys— girl-watching. The following directive was recently passed out to all students and teachers at Stamps High School. Beginning April 1, 1968, the following policy will go into effect in regards to dresses worn by girl students in 7-12 grades. Dresses and skirts of the tight type will be no higher than one and one-half inches from the bottom of the knee cap. We feel that we are giving everyone ample time to correct hem lines, and we ask your co-operation.
Vivian Osborne
Columnist