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The Way It Was: Florist lives in fear of attacks of the hiccups - Texarkana Gazette

President Hickman appointed a committee to solicit donations.Sept. 19:TEXARKANA SOCIETYMr. and Mrs. Vaughan have moved into their attractive new home in the Webber Place. ALSO — Mr. and Mrs. Richardson Ayers and little daughter motored over from Hope for a short visit with their Texarkana friends. ALSO — Dr. and Mrs. E.M. Kelley and family have returned to Texarkana for residence and have taken possession of their home on East 12th Street. For the past year they have lived in Corpus Christi.Sept. 20:PEOPLE YOU KNOWMrs. Florence Micklin, of Jonesboro, Ark., vice president of the state organization of the Loyal Star, is visiting at the home of Mrs. G. C. Briggs, 408 East Elm Street, for a few days. She exports, while here, to organize a chapter of the ladies auxiliary of the Order of Railway Carmen. ALSO — J. Lee Hewitt, Chamber of Commerce publicity manager, W.H. Laney agricultural agent, and Mrs. Ira Johnson, of this city, returned last night from Atlanta, where they were judges at the fair held there. They report that the fair was a complete success.Sept. 21:HE ARRIVED TOO LATE"I am after my son." Said J.H. Dean, of Bryan's Mill, Texas, as he stepped into the United States army recruiting station in this city. The recruiting officer told him that he was just about one day behind Louis S. Dean, his son, who decided he would like army life and signed up. Mr. Dean said that his son ran away from home and joined the army. He added that Louis was only 16 years old, but the boy gave his age as 18 years, which gave him the privilege of joining the army. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., and will be in the army for three years. Sini T. West, of Hartfield, Ark., is another recruit for the army recruiting station here and was sent to Jefferson Barracks.Sept. 22:FINED $5 AND COSTSTwo men convicted of removing gravel from city streets. Mr. J. Dennis and G. Jones, charged with violating a city ordinance by removing sand from Dudley Street, were each fined $5 and costs by Judge J.D. Cook in municipal court. J.R. Hair was charged with grand larceny in the theft of a suit of clothes and a pair of shoes and was placed under a $300 appearance bond by Judge Cook.50 years agoSeptember 16, 1969:CHILD CARE CENTER USED BY 75 HERESince opening September 16, 1968, The Robison Courts Child Care Center has swelled from an enrollment of 21 to 75 children. Facilities have been added at Bowie Courts. During the first year of operation, approximately 200 children, from six weeks to six years old, have been supervised for varying lengths of time. A staff of 31 is directed by Mrs. LaVerne Williams. The center, planned to complement the Concentrated ... http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/features/story/2019/sep/15/way-it-was-florist-lives-fear-attacks-hiccups/795313/

Here’s How You Can Send Cards and Flowers to Maleah Davis’ Private Funeral - Eurweb.com

A private homegoing service for Maleah Davis has been scheduled for June 22 at the Richardson Mortuary funeral home, according to her obituary.The community can send flowers, private condolences and sympathy card through the Richardson Mortuary’s website. The obituary can be found here.The sickly four-year-old was reported missing May 4 by her stepfather, Derion Vence. He was arrested a week later on a charge of tampering with evidence and has remained in jail since.OTHER NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Tina Knowles-Lawson on How She Made Daughters Beyonce and Solange Feel ‘Special’ as KidsFather of 4-year-old Maleah Davis, whose body was recently found after she went missing last month, leads thousands in a march through Houston in her honor. https://t.co/X0TIUJDt65 pic.twitter.com/1clYsDh8gB— ABC News (@ABC) June 10, 2019Maleah’s remains were found in Arkansas and according to community activist Quanell X, Vence confessed to him that he had dumped her body and that her death was the result of an accident. Meanwhile, the cause and manner of Maleah’s death rema... https://eurweb.com/2019/06/13/heres-how-you-can-send-cards-and-flowers-to-maleah-davis-private-funeral/

Backstage Florist relocates to new Richardson location - Community Impact Newspaper

Backstage Florist relocated in early May from 2010 N. Plano Road, Ste. 107, Richardson, to 2050 N. Plano Road, Ste. 100, Richardson. The business sells fresh flowers, plants, keepsake gifts, gourmet baskets, sympathy and funeral flowers, baby gifts, anniversary flowers and centerpieces. Floral arrangement services for parties and special events are also available. 972-644-6666. www.backstageflowers.net Back to all impacts... https://communityimpact.com/local-news/dallas-fort-worth/richardson/features/business/2019/05/20/backstage-florist-relocates-to-new-richardson-location/

Retired educator, florist Sylvia Richardson dies at 76 - Richmond Free Press

Sylvia D. Richardson loved the color purple. And the bubbly woman who brimmed with enthusiasm infused that color into her dual roles as an educator and a florist. During her tenure as principal of Bellevue Elementary School, Mrs. Richardson turned the historic building in Church Hill into a purple palace. She had the school’s entry door, hallways, classroom walls and building floors painted her favorite color. Purple also was the color of the house on the corner of Brookland Park Boulevard and Edgewood Avenue from which she operated a floral business, Bouquets by Sylvia, for nearly 25 years. “Purple was her chosen color because the color signifies royalty, and that was how Sylvia carried herself and also how she treated everyone with whom she came into contact,” Adeline Clarke, a longtime friend, wrote in a tribute.Mrs. Richardson died Monday, March 18, 2019, of complications from a fall at her residence, her family said. She was 76. Family and friends celebrated her life at Wesley Memorial Unit... http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2019/apr/05/retired-educator-florist-sylvia-richardson-dies-76/

Amanda Margaret Richardson - Stephan Lindall Nipper Jr. - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Wedding vows were exchanged by Amanda Margaret Richardson and Stephan Lindall Nipper Jr., who goes by Brother, at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Cane Hill College in Cane Hill. The Rev. Steve Hancock of Second Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, officiated.The bride is the daughter of Mary and retired Col. Robert F. Richardson of Little Rock. Her grandparents are the late JoAnne Wallace Melekian of Santa Monica, Calif.; the late Bernard King Melekian of Pasadena, Calif.; and the late Elizabeth and Dr. Fount Richardson of Fayetteville.Parents of the groom are Catherine and John B. Talpas of Hot Springs and Deborah and Steve Nipper of Magnolia. He is the grandson of the late Miriam and Dr. Alex Tharp Gillespie of Little Rock and the late Mary Jean and Dr. Orris Wilborn Nipper of Magnolia.Vows were exchanged in the auditorium. The altar held a gold urn filled with roses and ranunculus in shades of ivory and coral. Music was by pianist Tom Small. A reading was given by Mary-Lee Smith.The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a sle... https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2019/mar/31/amanda-margaret-richardson-stephan-lind/

The Way It Was: Florist lives in fear of attacks of the hiccups - Texarkana Gazette

Atlanta, where they were judges at the fair held there. They report that the fair was a complete success.Sept. 21:HE ARRIVED TOO LATE"I am after my son." Said J.H. Dean, of Bryan's Mill, Texas, as he stepped into the United States army recruiting station in this city. The recruiting officer told him that he was just about one day behind Louis S. Dean, his son, who decided he would like army life and signed up. Mr. Dean said that his son ran away from home and joined the army. He added that Louis was only 16 years old, but the boy gave his age as 18 years, which gave him the privilege of joining the army. He was sent to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo., and will be in the army for three years. Sini T. West, of Hartfield, Ark., is another recruit for the army recruiting station here and was sent to Jefferson Barracks.Sept. 22:FINED $5 AND COSTSTwo men convicted of removing gravel from city streets. Mr. J. Dennis and G. Jones, charged with violating a city ordinance by removing sand from Dudley Street, were each fined $5 and costs by Judge J.D. Cook in municipal court. J.R. Hair was charged with grand larceny in the theft of a suit of clothes and a pair of shoes and was placed under a $300 appearance bond by Judge Cook.50 years agoSeptember 16, 1969:CHILD CARE CENTER USED BY 75 HERESince opening September 16, 1968, The Robison Courts Child Care Center has swelled from an enrollment of 21 to 75 children. Facilities have been added at Bowie Courts. During the first year of operation, approximately 200 children, from six weeks to six years old, have been supervised for varying lengths of time. A staff of 31 is directed by Mrs. LaVerne Williams. The center, planned to complement the Concentrated Employment program, gives mothers a safe place to leave children while preparing for paid employment.Sept. 17:TRIO TO COMPETE FOR SCHOLARSHIPPrincipal W.E. McGuire has announced that three students at Texas High School have been named semifinalists in the 1969-70 National Merit Scholarship program. The students are Corinne Clemmons, Jim Lindsey, and Philip Thomas. The 15,000 semifinalists appointed today are among the nation's most intellectually talented high school seniors. They will compete for about 3,000 Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 1970.Sept. 18:GROCERY STORE IS BURGLARIZEDFor the second time in less than a month, Twin City Grocery at 930 State Line Avenue was burglarized. Entrance to the grocery store was gained by pulling metal bars from the window on the east side of the building. August 24, some $854 was taken from one of the cash registers. A 20-year-old Texarkana, Texas, man is being held in connection with that burglary. Last night it was burglarized again with $650 being taken from one of the cash registers. Investigation is ongoing.Sept. 19:PTA NEWSEighty-two teachers were introduced by J.O. Jones, principal at a meeting of the Parent-Teacher-Association at Arkansas Senior High School. Debbie Cervini sang "His Way-Mine," for the devotional. Her accompanist was Jeannie Powers. The president, Ed Goodson, welcomed parents and teachers and conducted the business session. Approximately 150 members were present. Parents are encouraged to join.Sept. 20:FLORIST HAS HIS PROBLEMFor Walter Broome, the only thing worse than a florist with an allergy to roses is a florist with hiccups. Broome, 52, has been plagued with hiccups off and on for almost 30 years. Broome said that an attack of hiccups usually lasts about two days. When an attack begins he goes to bed and takes a pill prescribed by his doctor. He says it helps but nothing has been able to rid him of the hiccups per... http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/features/story/2019/sep/15/way-it-was-florist-lives-fear-attacks-hiccups/795313/

Flowers from all over the world sent to El Paso victim's funeral - WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando

EL PASO, Texas (CNN) - Antonio Basco stood in front of his wife's casket for two hours Friday hugging strangers. The El Paso man initially thought no one would show up for his wife's visitation service. His wife, Margie Reckard, 63, was killed when a gunman opened fire at a Walmart. The couple had no relatives in the area. Basco walked into the La Paz Faith Memorial and Spiritual Center to a storm of applause and a procession of people wanting to hug him. The building was at capacity with 400 mourners. Outside, another 700 waited in nearly 100-degree heat to pay respects, according to funeral organizers. "People were telling me they came from different faiths, different cities. It's just incredible how much love and support every single one of you has shown," Reckard's grandson, Tyler, said.   Margie 'always had a smile on her face'   Reckard's son, D... https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/flowers-from-all-over-the-world-sent-to-el-paso-victims-funeral

Petals by the Beach uses donation to spread kindness through flowers - A beach florist got an unusual contribution and request recently: $500 from a Pacific Beach woman to pass out flowers to random passers-by. “We have never seen such generosity ... - San Diego Community News

That was pretty cool.”The donation came from Pacific Beach resident Thera Storm, who is a grief counselor. Storm said the recent back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, that left at least 31 people dead, prompted her to do something extraordinary.“After those two shootings within 13 hours of each other, I noticed the reaction on Facebook was just so scary and negative,” said Storm. “The next morning I sat down and thought, ‘What could I do that’s positive?’ Then I had the idea of donating money to a local flower shop.”Storm was almost afraid of the reaction she’d get from Cummings, whom she didn’t know, when she approached her with her unorthodox plan. But Storm shouldn’t have worried.“She donated a generous amount at our shop for us to pass out flowers to complete strangers,” said Cummings. “She wasn’t paying it forward. In her words, ‘She wanted to spread kindness to the masses.’”Cummings took Storm’s money and honored her request.“For two weeks I’ve been passing out flowers every day to random people walking by of all different ages,” Cummings said, adding she wasn’t embarrassed about it. “I just said, ‘We had a customer recently donate a significant amount of money, and we’re spreading kindness and happiness.’”The reaction to Storm’s flower donation has been uplifting. “People said that is so nice, we need more of that,” said Cummings, adding, “A few people even cried. I began taking pictures (of recipients) and putting them on our Facebook and Instagram pages.”“I feel like I had a very small, passive role,” said Storm of her gesture. “All of the work has been done by Melissa.”It’s Storm's practice to take 10 percent of every paycheck and stash it away to do something special at a later date. Asked if being a grief counselor facto... http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/27660789/article-Petals-by-the-Beach-uses-donation-to-spread-kindness-through-flowers-?instance=bbp

This Stunning Texas Greenhouse Is A Cactus And Succulent Paradise - Narcity

Amarillo isn't the greenest place on earth so when tons of colorful plants are seen blooming together in the Northwest Texas town, you know we have to snap a pic. This flower filled greenhouse in Amarillo will transport you to a cactus paradise. Chaparral Cactus and Succulents has over 20 types of plants to choose from.The greenhouse specializes in tropical and winter succulents as well as shrubs and grasses that do well in the Amarillo environment. Being that the Texas Panhandle can have a limited water supply, the shop helps its customers pick their perfect plants that will thrive in the environment. When you're at the greenhouse, you'll be amazing at the number of cacti with blooming flowers.All the green in the shop is perfect for an impromptu photo shoot. The greenhouse provides everything you might need for your new plant and they are open most of the year so you can stop by at any time. They carry plants both big and small so no matter how much space you have at home they are sure to have one that fits your style.This awesome greenhouse is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday an... https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/tx/this-greenhouse-in-amarillo-has-tons-of-cacti-and-succulents