I happened upon an eight-page issue of the "Jacket Journal," the newspaper of Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, that was published on Wed. 12 March 1969. I thought folks might be interested in what the Yellow Jackets were talking about that day.
* Congressman Jim Wright gave a speech to the students in a morning assembly in late February. He spoke about Sam Houston.
* The school play was "Harvey."
* Several articles about sports.
* Two entire pages dedicated to the dangers of drugs.
Various Advertisements:
* Bonanza Sirloin Pit (picture of Dan Blocker). University Bonanza. 1700 University Dr. at Forest Park.
* Gibson Products Company. 7900 Highway 80 West
* Wick & Wax. 6100 Camp Bowie
* Ridglea Hills Pharmacy. 3803 Southwest Blvd. "We give & redeem Scottie Stamps."
* Tolson's Modelcraft. 3404 Camp Bowie.
* Griff's Hamburgers. 5900 Camp Bowie.
* Jerry's Junior Shop. "Across the Street from Ridglea Theatre" "Pace-setting styles for the fashion-conscious girl." 6008 Camp Bowie. PE2-2581.
* Ye Olde Bull & Bush Restaurant. 5226 Camp Bowie Blvd. Phone: PE8-7861.
"Jacket Journal"
Started by Giraffe, May 11 2011 10:05 PM
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#1
Posted 11 May 2011 - 10:05 PM
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Posted 12 May 2011 - 12:27 PM
Even though I went to Paschal, I have Jacket Journals dated:
Feb. 14, 1944, Mar. 7, 1946, Mar. 21, 1946, May 2, 1946 and May 21, 1946.
2-14-44 James Irvine promoted to ROTC Col. making him the
highest ranking Cadet in Fort Worth. Bill Sarsgard was promoted to Lt. Col.
Bowie Theater was showing: movies with Red Skelton, Virginia Wielder
and Mary Martin.
3-7-44 Walter Humphrey and Fort Worth Press staff conducted a Newspaper Clinic.
Frank Burkett was awarded a Gold Key for his pencil drawings in a contest
sponsored by W. C. Stripling Co.
My friend Sally McGinley (Ehrhart) had a regular column “New Bow—New Beau.
Mentioned in the article, Henry Merino and Kay Guinn.
Guy Moore, 3719 Camp Bowie had Barbecue Sandwiches for 20˘. Also, advertising
this week: Blue Star Inn, Ridglea Drug, Hill & Mac Grocery (AH’s Largest and
Most Modern Super Market) Rosedale & Clover Lane, Ben Eastman Service Station (Texaco).
Pig Stand, 2736 W. 7th.
3-21-46 Kay Guinn, an ROTC Sponsor was chosen Ranch Queen.
Joy Floral, 2316 Camp Bowie was offering Corsages for Dances. Ladies could
get a Shampoo and Set for 85˘ and Machine Permanents – 50% off Regular $10.00
at Modern-Aire Beauty Salon, 3104 W. 7th.
Feb. 14, 1944, Mar. 7, 1946, Mar. 21, 1946, May 2, 1946 and May 21, 1946.
2-14-44 James Irvine promoted to ROTC Col. making him the
highest ranking Cadet in Fort Worth. Bill Sarsgard was promoted to Lt. Col.
Bowie Theater was showing: movies with Red Skelton, Virginia Wielder
and Mary Martin.
3-7-44 Walter Humphrey and Fort Worth Press staff conducted a Newspaper Clinic.
Frank Burkett was awarded a Gold Key for his pencil drawings in a contest
sponsored by W. C. Stripling Co.
My friend Sally McGinley (Ehrhart) had a regular column “New Bow—New Beau.
Mentioned in the article, Henry Merino and Kay Guinn.
Guy Moore, 3719 Camp Bowie had Barbecue Sandwiches for 20˘. Also, advertising
this week: Blue Star Inn, Ridglea Drug, Hill & Mac Grocery (AH’s Largest and
Most Modern Super Market) Rosedale & Clover Lane, Ben Eastman Service Station (Texaco).
Pig Stand, 2736 W. 7th.
3-21-46 Kay Guinn, an ROTC Sponsor was chosen Ranch Queen.
Joy Floral, 2316 Camp Bowie was offering Corsages for Dances. Ladies could
get a Shampoo and Set for 85˘ and Machine Permanents – 50% off Regular $10.00
at Modern-Aire Beauty Salon, 3104 W. 7th.
#3
Posted 12 May 2011 - 02:13 PM
More on AHHS’s “Jacket Journal” --
5-2-46 A preview of “House of Magic”, Texas Electric Show on at
Will Rogers demonstrated several things to come, like voice recognition
that controlled a little train, a small radar set, an electric eye and more.
The Jacket Journal sent two delegates to Austin to compete in the ILPC
Journalism contest – Marcy Raines and Sally McGinley (Ehrhart).
Advertisers included Pope’s Clover Farm Store, located Collinwood & Merrick.
Bowie Theater was showing Judy Garland in “The Harvey Girls.” New Renfro Drug
Store (in Fort Worth over 40 years) at 4001 Camp Bowie, with Free Delivery.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” was the school play. But, it was called off leaving
them without a Senior play.
Betty Maddox wrote a story on Mother Pope and the Lena Pope Home.
Pope was lauded for being a Mother to over 5,000 homeless and needy
children over the past 15 years.
5-21-46 Special edition especially for Stripling visitors.
Principal Eldon Busby spoke to 240 Stripling seniors at an afternoon Welcome
to Arlington Heights followed by student groups giving talks and the cheer leaders
conducting a Yell practice. Cookies and punch were served in the school cafeteria.
Distribution of the “Journal” was by subscription only. No free papers.
No mention of cost.
Advertisers this week included: Dr. Pepper, Boswell Dairies, The White House,
Pig Stand, Triple XXX, Spider Vine Café and Steve’s (now Lucille’s).
Southwestern Bell had a very “low-key”, but large ad offering a good job as a telephone operator.
The “Jacket Journal” was established in October 1933.
5-2-46 A preview of “House of Magic”, Texas Electric Show on at
Will Rogers demonstrated several things to come, like voice recognition
that controlled a little train, a small radar set, an electric eye and more.
The Jacket Journal sent two delegates to Austin to compete in the ILPC
Journalism contest – Marcy Raines and Sally McGinley (Ehrhart).
Advertisers included Pope’s Clover Farm Store, located Collinwood & Merrick.
Bowie Theater was showing Judy Garland in “The Harvey Girls.” New Renfro Drug
Store (in Fort Worth over 40 years) at 4001 Camp Bowie, with Free Delivery.
“Arsenic and Old Lace” was the school play. But, it was called off leaving
them without a Senior play.
Betty Maddox wrote a story on Mother Pope and the Lena Pope Home.
Pope was lauded for being a Mother to over 5,000 homeless and needy
children over the past 15 years.
5-21-46 Special edition especially for Stripling visitors.
Principal Eldon Busby spoke to 240 Stripling seniors at an afternoon Welcome
to Arlington Heights followed by student groups giving talks and the cheer leaders
conducting a Yell practice. Cookies and punch were served in the school cafeteria.
Distribution of the “Journal” was by subscription only. No free papers.
No mention of cost.
Advertisers this week included: Dr. Pepper, Boswell Dairies, The White House,
Pig Stand, Triple XXX, Spider Vine Café and Steve’s (now Lucille’s).
Southwestern Bell had a very “low-key”, but large ad offering a good job as a telephone operator.
The “Jacket Journal” was established in October 1933.
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