Yesterdays: 1-23-12
75 years ago
(1937)
Vernon Henry had a narrow escape from death and two of his mules were drowned as he attempted to ford Cedar Creek, swollen by heavy rains, at a point near Bethesda church, seven miles north of here, Wednesday.
Mr. Henry’s wagon was washed downstream for some distance, but he saved himself by staying in the floating bed until he could catch the limb of an overhanging tree and pull himself out. He had removed his rubber boots and left them in the wagon bed, but afterwards recovered them.
Snow and sleet fell here throughout the day Friday and it turned much colder.
50 years ago
(1962)
Dennis Wilcox will direct the annual Heart Fund Campaign in Faulkner County.
Wilcox’s appointment was made by officials of the Arkansas Heart Association. He met with a group of advisors at the Town House Retaurant last night.
The campaign is to be conducted in February. Wilcox is insurance agent for the Farm Bureau in Faulkner County.
25 years ago
(1987)
Angie Witwer of Conway placed sixth all-around and was among the top six finishers in three events last weekend in the Shelly Allen Memorial Classic, a youth gymnastics meet hosted by the Memphis Center of Gymnastics.
Witwer took third in balance beam competition with a 6.05 score and fourth in floor exercise with a 7.20. Her point total in the all-around competition was 26.40.
Several other members of the Conway Diamonds gymnastics team also fared well in the meet, which featured more than 150 gymnasts.
Melony Bates was fourth in the vault at 7.85. Kelly Shelton took fifth in parallel bars (6.95), Kerry Heird took eighth in beam (5.75) and Amy Matchett was eighth in floor exercises (6.75).
10 years ago
(2002)
Jodi Sanson and Paul Evans have been named the Vilonia High School Citizens of the Year for 2001-2002.
Sanson is a daughter of Jeff and Jolene Sanders and David and Beama Sanson. She is president of the Vilonia chapter of Future Business Leaders of America and District V state vice president for FBLA. She is also the Student Council representative for Mu Alpha Theta math club; vice president of the Spanish Club; a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Beta Club, Art Club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and the volleyball team; and was all-conference member of the softball team.
Evans is a son of Frank and Carole Evans. He serves as president of the Beta Club and Spanish Club; and is a member of Future Business Leaders of America; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Student Council; and Mu Alpha Theta math club.
