Spearman Reporter History

100 years ago – 4/6/1923

A RED HOT CITY ELECTION

Present Mayor and City Council Re-Elected – Mayor James Nosed in by One Vote. In the midst of the excitement incident to the presence of the Demonstration Train with their numerous lectures, the free show at the Lyric, and other splendid entertainment, on Tuesday, April 3rd, the City pulled off an exciting election. C.W. Carson, Jr., the nominee for Mayor, of the mass meeting held on the evening of March 28th, concluded that he could not spare the time from his business to serve as Mayor, so declined to accept the job. This left no nominee for Mayor but the present Mayor, H.E. James, and Dr. Gibner, were entered in the race and the returns indicate that the two candidates developed practically the same voting strength during the day, as Mr. James was elected by one vote. It was a close race, and considerable interest was manifested along in the afternoon. The old board of councilmen were re-elected by good majorities, with the exception of Chas. Endicott, who retires in favor of Floyd Sumrall, a nominee of the mass meeting. E.L. Maupin was nominated for Marshall at the mass meeting, and was elected over Fred Wilbanks, whose name was placed on the ballot by petition. The election was held at the offices of McLain and McLain by Messrs. J.C. Livingston, M.L. McLain, and Bill Bradford.

NOTES FROM SPEARMAN SCHOOLS

Historical Club has Great Time Tuesday. The History classes needed some source books rather badly so they decided to earn some money to buy those books. An opportunity to make that money presented itself with April 3rd. They secured a part of the John L. Hays building on Main Street for that day and decided to sell almost anything hungry people might want. Every member of the did his share in making the affair a success, and a neat little sum was realized from the sale.

75 years ago – 4/8/1948

Jesse Davis Opens New Store Saturday. Jesse Davis makes the announcement this week that he will open his new store on April 10. The new store is located in the McLain Building, formerly housing Boxwell Bros. Co.

Jesse, former member of the Spearman Drug Co., sold his interest in the company to become an independent merchant. Mr. Davis with his accommodating and cheerful service has earned hundreds of friends while working at the drug store and will not be any different as his own boss. His friends all over the county are wishing Jesse the best of success in his new business venture. This newspaper officially joins other business houses in welcoming this new neighbor, and wishing him the success his pleasing personality and cheerful, accommodating methods deserve.

Personnel of the new firm will be Miss Bette Davis, Mrs. Ray Robertson, and of course Jesse.

50 years ago – 4/5/1973

Youth Want New Swimming Pool. All students, young people, as well as adult supporters of this issue are invited to attend a VOTE-YES-A-THON to begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 6. The group will meet in front of the City Hall to begin their YES-A-THON, going down the post office street onto Main and continue to the ‘old’ swimming pool park. Escorts will be the Spearman School Band and Spearman fire truck. Guest speakers for the event will be: City Manager, Mike Struve, and swimming coach, Rev. Don Wirsdorfer.

Many businesses and individuals have donated supplies for posters and decorations for the Rally at the park. All participants are encouraged to make signs to carry on the YES-A-THON.

After the Rally, refreshments will be served by the Spearman Chamber of Commerce. The Rally will dismiss around 6 p.m. so everyone may listen to the “Open Forum” to be broadcast on KBMF-FM at 7 p.m.

Although, these young people are firm supporters of the YES vote, they stated that, “as much as anything, everyone needs to vote”. Backing the young people in their efforts are the Spearman Chamber of Commerce; Women’s Division of Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Hackley, Mayor; James Cunningham, superintendent of Spearman schools; all school principals; the City Park board; and many individuals.