Yesterdays

75 years ago  

(1934)  

Charles V. Robinette and family were here for a few days, but left for Nashville, Tenn., where Mr. Robinette would complete his residence work for a doctorate at Peabody College for Teachers.

Mrs. Mason E. Mitchell, relief worker, said the distribution by townships of chronic dependent cases was as follows so far as investigations have already been made: Benton, 4; Cadron, 26; Cypress, 4; Danley, 6; East Fork, 1; Enola, 3; Hardin, 2; Matthews, 1; Mr. Vernon, 3; Palarm, 1; Pierce Creek, 1, and Pine Mountain, 3. One of the most pitiful cases in the country, Mrs. Mitchell said, was an old couple living in Benton Township. These people were 73 and 63 years old. The looked hungry and were dressed in rags. Neighbors had been helping them all they could, but more help was needed.

50 years ago 

(1959)

The Pine Street Polar Bears would host the Menifee Mustangs at Hendrix Stadium tomorrow. The Polar Bears were favored by three touchdowns. Expected to start were Leo Morgan, Billy Lasker, Bobby Walton, Elmer McGuien, Theodore Perry, Themon Ryan, Roosevelt Morgan, Codie Lasker, Herman Lasker, Morris Credit and Carl Robinson.

The Spring Hill Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Mrs. Sam Wilcox to complete plans for an educational booth at the county fair. The meeting opened with group singing led by Mrs. Pierce Nixon. Mrs. Inza Clifton presented the devotional, and Mrs. Odes Roberts led the prayer. Mrs. Olen Thorn presided at the business session. During the recreational period, game prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Wilcox, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Helen Tidwell.

25 years ago

(1984)

Woodmen of the World Rangers Lodge No. 1391 competed in a state rifle and archery competition at Burns Park in North Little Rock. Rangers attending were Todd Shettles, Holly Shettles, Lisa Atkinson, Sissy Oliver and Jerry Shannon. George Oliver attended as a junior counselor. The adult leaders were Ann Kilman, Eva Shettles, Rose Oliver and Mary Jane Shannon.

Natalie Myers was the homecoming queen at Conway High School. Marcia Pierce was maid of honor. Maids were Nancy Milam, Dana Gibbs, Lauren Malpica, Gena Downey, Tammy Ray and Bliss Jennings. 

10 years ago 

(1999)

Brad McMillian earned an associate degree from ITT Technical Institute. McMillian was a 1996 graduate of Conway High School.

Every football team looks for a one-two punch on offense. Conway got it in the game against Mountain Home with Brian Jones (169 yards) and John Duhart (168 yards). Conway ran the ball 64 times compared to only 17 for Mountain Home.

Dr. Sam Driggers, former chairman of the University of Central Arkansas music department, died. He chaired the music department for 18 years. Survivors were his wife, two sons and a granddaughter.