The Way It Was:
Patman reveals grant for state park in Atlanta
110 years ago January 15, 1908: MR. SOLOMON IS IMPROVING
Mr. W.W. Solomon, who is employed at the Texarkana Ice Co.’s office or plant, was the victim of a very painful and serious accident yesterday, being struck in the abdomen by a piece of machinery with such violence as to render him helpless for some time. The injured man was at first thought to be fatally hurt, but he is getting along fine today and it is thought he will be out in a few days.
Jan. 16: PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Mr. D.A. Frank, attorney for the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co., at Dallas, Texas, is spending the day in the city on business. Judge Edwards is having this public roads in the neighborhood of Old Rondo worked and repaired this week.
Jan. 17: BE PREPARED FOR THE COLD
The weatherman yesterday predicted “much cooler” for today, and he hit the nail fairly on the head. His prophecy for tonight is “freezing!” He ought to be lynched.
Pharr’s wood and coal yard has dry stove wood $4.50 per cord. Always here with the goods, quick delivery. Phones: Old 272: New 122.
Jan. 18: AREA NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Bradley, after a residence of several months at Dallas, have returned and will again make Texarkana their home.
Saturday night, The National Biscuit Co. will have a demonstration at A.J. Offenhauser & Co. Everybody is cordially invited.
Jan. 19: HOME DESTROYED IN BLAZE AFTER COIL OIL LAMP EXPLODES
A residence owned by N.B. Townsend, 601 Whitaker (Rose Hill) and occupied by Mrs. White was destroyed by fire last night together with all the contents. The house was valued at $1,500 and was insured for $1,000. The fire is believed to have been due to the explosion of a coil oil lamp. There was not one at home at the time. Mrs. White had gone out to visit a neighbor and had left a lamp burning.
Jan. 20: HORSE RAN AWAY
The “old gray horse” belonging to Wright Printing Co. became frightened and ran wildly away this morning, much to the surprise of his owners and everyone else, as they had always known the “critter” as one of the most docile of the equine race. The animal with the buggy attached to him ran straight for Sand Flat and never stopped until he came directly in front of one of the “jints” in that quarter of the city. The buggy was badly wrecked. Jan. 21: POTATO ACREAGE
In February, Mr. Smith will be starting to plan his crops. This year, he will be doing 105 acres of Irish potatoes. The ground has already been prepared and fertilized. He is also planting 20 acres of Rocky Ford cantaloupes, eight acres of watermelon, five acres of strawberries, two acres of onions and a considerable amount of lettuce, radishes and tomatoes. 50 years ago
Jan. 15, 1968 HORATIO E.H. CLUB NEWS
Miss Mable Manasco directed a program on “Aluminum” as guest speaker for the January meeting of the Horatio E.H. Club. Mrs. Tommy Brown directed the business session and Mrs. Nellie Pearson read a poem. Present were Mrs. Eugenia Dillahunty, Mrs. Richard Lowery, Mrs. Pearson, Mrs. Sam Collins, Mrs. Luther Smith, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Pearson.
Jan. 16: STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED
A resolution requiring that six substandard structures be demolished was passed by the Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors Monday night. Structures at the corner of East Fifth and Laurel St., 2007 Grove, 1509 Walters, 2503 Hays, 1302 1/2 Laurel and 14006 Ray Streets were listed as substandard structures in the resolution.
Jan. 17: PORTER-MOSS MARRIAGE TOLD IN DE QUEEN
Mr. and Mrs. Jonnie Porter of Fort Smith announce the marriage of their daughter, Landis, to Lt. Walter R. Moss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glover C. Moss of DeQueen. Marriage vows were exchanged back on Dec. 20. Lt. Moss is in Army Helicopter School at Camp Walters, Texas, where the couple will make their home.
Jan. 18: REDWATER BASKETBALL SWEETHEART
Miss Mandie Nicholson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Nicholson of Rt. 6, Red Springs, was presented as the 196768 Basketball Sweetheart during 1968 Dragon Homecoming. Miss Nicholson’s escorts were Captain Mike Thompson and Co-Captain Jerry Morton. Maids of honor were Miss Lelia Bonner escorted by Eddie Bell, Miss Dessie Jones escorted by Macky McMahill, Miss Rozella Neff escorted by Bill Cooper.
Jan. 19: PATMAN REVEALS GRANT FOR STATE PARK AT ATLANTA
Congressman Wright Patman announced that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation of the Department of the Interior had approved a grant of $35,200 for the design layout and construction of outdoor recreational facilities at Atlanta State Park. The federal funds will be matched by the Texarkana Parks and Wildlife Department to provide for construction of trailer camping units, a restroom and trailer sanitary dump stations, roads, necessary water, sewer, electrical system and landscaping.
Jan. 20: BARBER FIRES 73 IN KAISER OPEN
NAPA, Calif.—Miller Barber of Texarkana, a former Arkansas amateur champion, shot a 73 Thursday in the opening round of the Kaiser International Golf Tournament. Barber’s 38-35 round left him five shots behind the leaders.
Jan. 21: PERSONALS
Mrs. George C. Haskin returned recently from Honolulu, Hawaii, where she met her husband who was on an R&R leave from Tay Ninh, Vietnam. Mrs. Haskin is making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Harris while her husband is serving a tour of duty with the 11th Artillery Division of the U.S. Army in Vietnam.