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These were some of the stories reported by the Texarkana Gazette this week in history:

100 years ago

July 30, 1918: CAMP GERSTNER BIRD MAN GIVES AN EXHIBITION HERE

Texarkana citizens yesterday were treated to the interesting spectacle of aviation stunts performed over the city by Lieutenant Moiser, an aviator from Camp Gerstner, near Lake Charles, La., who, after flying around over the city for a while, landed just before noon in the cotton field on the Nick Braumiller place on the Boulevard.

July 31: T. AND G.S. LETS CONTRACT FOR NEW OFFICE BUILDING

The contract for the building of the new T. and G.S. Railway Company’s office building on Trigg Street opposite the old depot has been let to Walter L. Mercer, of Texarkana. The estimated cost of the new building is $10,000 and it is to be completed in 120 days. It will be occupied by the offices of the superintendent of the bridge and building department, the train master, yard master, and chief dispatcher.

Aug. 1:

PLAY AT SOMETHING

Are you one of those who laugh at those who ride hobbies? Did you ever notice that a man doesn’t amount to much who isn’t a little hobby over something outside of the way he makes a living? Look around at the unusual men and women you know and see if all of them haven’t sidelines in the way of work. Everyone needs a sideline hobby to “clear their mind,” it can relax the mind and body so you have a more fulfilling life.

Aug. 2: NEW SUGAR RATIONING PLAN BECOMES EFFECTIVE TODAY

The rationing plan for sugar for August will go into effect tomorrow. The allotment has been reduced all over the United States to two pounds per person per month. Hotels and all other public eating places will be reduced to two pounds per 90 meals. Manufactures of less essentials, such as candy and soft drinks, will be unable to procure any highgrade sugar whatever. They will have to use what is known as “seconds and thirds,” and Arkansas jobbers are striving to get that class of sugar into the state from Louisiana.

Aug. 3: WOMAN IS CHARGED WITH KEEPING IMMORAL HOUSE

Arrests were made yesterday by the West Side police as follows: Calogero Pucher, charged with using abusive language to Louise Vetrone. Pauline Levy, charged with conducting a house of prostitution on Fourth. Mitchell Stuart, charged with being a delinquent. Fred V. Bantuelle, charged with running an automobile without a tail light on Maple and Wood streets.

Aug. 4: MISSING GIRL, FOUND, SAYS SHE DID NOT LIKE LIVING AT HOME

Yesterday police found Annette Lane, a girl who had been missing from her home in the 1300 block of State Line Avenue since Tuesday afternoon; she was located at the home of Mrs. Quigley on North County Road. The girl, who is 14 years old, is the adopted daughter of a man named Flaherty. The only reason for leaving was that she was tired.

Aug. 5:

BABY BOY

A boy weighing 11 pounds was born yesterday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Paulk, of 2003 West Eighth Street.

Aug. 6, 1918: CLUB BOYS AND GIRLS LEAVE TODAY TO TAKE SHORT COURSE

Forty-seven Miller County boys and girls are going to Magnolia this evening to spend the balance of the week attending the short course for boys and girls offered by the district agricultural college. The college will provide board and lodging for the boys and girls while the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce will furnish the transportation.

Aug. 7: BICYCLE ON SIDEWALK CAUSES FINE OF $5

In the East Side municipal court yesterday S. L. Crumpton, a West Side youth, was fined $5 and costs on the charge of riding a bicycle on a sidewalk. Herman Newman and Pete Johnson, charged with loitering at a late hour, were discharged. Thelma Howell, a boy, was arraigned on a charge of malicious mischief by teasing a porter at the union depot, but convinced the court that he was merely having a bit of fun, and was discharged.

Aug. 8: CATCH: BOY WITH CHICKENS OPENS ROAD TO PRISON

Robert Johnson, 18 years old, was arrested last night by Chief Terrell and Patrolman Wyse of the West Side on the charge of stealing chickens. Jackson was found in possession of the property of Mrs. Lloyd, of 703 Wood Street. He confessed to having stolen six chickens the previous day and sold them to different parties on Olive Street. Under the Texas law, stealing chickens is now a felony.

Aug. 9: AMERICAN ARMY SHOES ARE BEST FOR FEET

Dr. W.S. Gillespie, of Houston, Texas, attending the convention of the National Chiropractic Association which opened here today, in an address declared that shoes worn by American soldiers were the best for the feet. Dr. Gillespie said that some foreign soldiers bind their feet with cloth to eliminate the chafing caused by badly fitting socks and shoes.

Aug. 10: LOUIS PEARSON ARRIVES SAFELY AT FOREIGN PORT

Louis Pearson, of Texarkana, has arrived safely at a foreign port, according to a card received yesterday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Pearson, of College Hill.

Aug. 11: PATRIOTISM AND PHYSICAL FITNESS CLOSELY RELATED

Plans for a “Patriotic Play Week” to be observed in September or October throughout the country have been announced by the children’s bureau of the department of labor. The chief purpose will be to implant in the minds of children an association of the idea of patriotism with physical fitness, and the celebrations in many places will be conducted in connection with county fairs and carnivals.

Aug 12: SEVENTY-EIGHT CHILDREN REGISTERED AT DODDRIDGE

There were 78 children registered at Doddridge, according to reports received from there yesterday. Mrs. E. L. Ramsey, the local chairman, was assisted by a number of ladies of the community and by Mrs. Nannie Forman of Texarkana.

50 years ago

July 30, 1968: JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS EARN BADGES

Seventeen Junior Girl Scouts completed a Dabber Workshop. Girls who met the badge requirements involving various art media in this workshop conducted by Mrs. W.A. Steward were Rebecca Randleman, Donna Buis, Julie Reeves, Sharon Columbus, Nina Alexander, Carol Alexander, Annette Thomas, Kathy Walker, Barbara Beth, Pamela Mortenson, Susan Reed, Linda Megason, Tammy Elkins, Suzanne Logan, Jane Duke and Deidre Mahr.

July 31: LEANNE MIDDLETON HAS FIRST BIRTHDAY

The first birthday of Little Miss LeAnne Middleton was celebrated with a party in the home of her Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Adcock. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Williams and Jill, Mrs. W. V. Guyton, Mrs. Gary Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Vestal and Brad, Mrs. Lou Nell Middleton, the paternal grandmother, Miss Jayne Young, Mrs. J. D. Adcock, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Adcock and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Middleton Jr.

Aug. 1:

BEAUTIFICATION MEETING

A beautification meeting to make plans for Fall was attended by active participants in the Southwest Arkansas effort to make improvements in environment. Those attending included Mrs. Ellen Ford of the Arkansas Planning Commission, beautification section; Mrs. Alex Sanderson Jr., in Texarkana; Mrs. Keith Browning, Texarkana, Ark., Garden Council; and Mrs. Mary Gilbert, Miller County Extension Home economist.