Yesterdays

75 years ago

(1929)

WARNING: We have had several complaints of late from girl students in our colleges, who state that they are being stopped while walking on the sidewalks by young men in cars who insist that they take drives with them. This practice must stop. There is an ordinance prohibiting this practice and it will be rigidly enforced. Also, we want to warn the public that those who enter any college campus without invitation from some member of the faculty or on strict business will be arrested and charged with trespassing. H.D. Russell, Mayor.

50 years ago

(1954)

Barney Boyett, stationed at Kelley Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, was promoted from second class to third class airman.

Miss Myrtle Jane Long was the homecoming queen for Mayflower. She was crowned in a ceremony at the Mayflower-St. Joseph game. Maids were Barbara Hausen, Mary Ann Meeks, Evelyn Troutman, Janice Rainey, Shirley Lewis, Patsy Washam, Lois Ann Hall, Peggy Dickens, Carlene Cummings and Betty Washam. Sherry Ann Henderson served as crownbearer.

25 years ago

(1979)

Sam E. Adkisson Sr., 1839 College Ave., retired Conway postmaster, died at Conway Memorial Hospital. Survivors were his wife, two sons and five grandchildren.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church conducted a Christmas program that was followed by a fellowship hour. Gilbert Baker was the music director. Joan Carter was pianist and Sylvia Sublett was organist.

10 years ago

(1994)

Four seniors received 5AA all-conference recognition for the Vilonia Eagles. They were Clint Watson, Shane McEntaffer, Kerry Koone and Tony Pate. Honorable mention went to Michael Wilson, John Hooten, Aaron Kelley and Tim Barnes. The Eagles finished the season 5-5.

Shaunie Byrd scored nine points that included two free throws with three seconds left to lead Carl Stuart Middle School's White team to a 45-43 victory over Benton. Curtis Morris had 19 points and James Marshall had 10 points.