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Faulkner Facts and Fiddlings Published

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Facts and Fiddlings journal, Faulkner County Historical Society

The most current issue of Faulkner County Historical Society’s journal, Faulkner Facts and Fiddlings, is now available. The issue again highlights more of Conway’s cornerstones, markers, and entablatures, continuing on those mentioned in the fall 2016 issue.

Jackie Oates Robinette, retired from teaching middle school science and health in the Conway school system, is the author of a touching article describing and honoring the life or her beloved mother-in-law Lyda Ester Bush Robinette. The story is entitled “She Never Climbed a Mountain.” Also included are more of local story-teller Joe Ward’s homespun and humorous life stories.

“Doin’s At The Museum” by Faulkner County Museum Director Lynita Langley-Ware reports on the reopening of the museum after repair and mold abatement, as well as setting up new displays and the ongoing work to get the hundred-plus year-old building ready for its anniversary celebration. There is information on the museum’s fundraiser, the Buy A Brick – Save A Treasure effort. The museum still has commemorative Christmas ornaments for sale.

The Faulkner County Historical Society is always interested in receiving stories and articles about county history: persons, towns and communities, founding fathers, businesses, buildings, historic events, places, forms of entertainment, etc. Help with ideas and writing are available by contacting any board member or this edition’s interim editor, Judy Krepps Corcoran (judyc[at]conwaycorp.net).

The issue is available for $4 at the Faulkner County Museum, the Faulkner County Library, or by calling 501 329-8584. The Historical Society invites all those interested in county history to our Facebook page. For more information call 501 329-8584.

Faulkner County Singing School: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

One of my fondest memories of attending my grandparents’ little country church was the singing. Anytime I would visit, the song director, Uncle Doyle Havens, and my grandfather, Unis Burnett, would draft me to sing in the choir. No, I had no special talent, it was just expected Continue reading →

Lollie Plantation: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

For those of you who have lived here your whole lives, this story will not be new to you. It is one of the most well told stories in Faulkner County. But if you haven’t heard this story or just knew there had to be a story behind the name “Lollie Bottoms,” here it is. Continue reading →

The Wet Years: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

After the saloons closed in 1888, Faulkner County was “dry” for 45 years. In 1919, temperance movements across the nation succeeded in getting the 18th Amendment to the Constitution ratified so on January 1, 1920, the entire nation banned the production, sale and distribution of alcohol.

But by 1933, Prohibition, as this era of American history became known, became highly unpopular. Crime rates and violence rose Continue reading →

Photographing Conway: “Looking Back”

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Reprinted here by special permission of the author, Cindy Beckman, a retired Conway High School history teacher who writes local history.

To preserve the past, something must be kept and passed on to future generations. Letters, newspaper clippings and other documents tell us part of the story. Items that were used by previous generations also have a story to tell. And then there is the history that is preserved through a photograph.

Sam Fausett, “Conway’s photographer,” Continue reading →