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“William’s Story” at National Book Festival

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The work of Arkansas author Nancy Dane was highlighted when the Arkansas Center for the Book (State Library) chose her historical children’s book, William’s Story to feature at the 2016 National Book Festival in Washington D.C. in September. Each year the Arkansas Center for the Book creates a poster (Arkansas Gems) to be taken to the National Book Festival; the 2016 poster included William’s Story. Director Zoe Butler said the historical book was “very popular” with the children.

More Than a Banker: “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.

If you have been to check out the new Lewis Crossing shopping center, you probably traveled down Thomas G. Wilson Drive. This road is part of the Conway Industrial Park that was established on the east side of I-40 in the early 1980s.

Thomas Gates Wilson (1904-1985) was a prominent banker in Conway for over 60 years. He is also remembered for his consuming drive to Continue reading →

Cemetery Workshops In October

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Moscow Cemetery (Prescott, Nevada County) holds a conservation workshop, Saturday, October 8, 9:00 AM to 4:00. Sponsored by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, this event will focus on some of the common concerns about preservation and maintenance of cemeteries so that the stories of these communities can go on. Registration is free but is limited to 40 people. To register and get more information contact Holly Hope, or call 501 324 9148 before the workshop.

The Brown Cemetery Preservation Workshop in Lamar, Johnson County, will be held on October 15, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. this event will focus on some of the common concerns about preservation and maintenance of cemeteries so that the stories of these communities can go on. Registration is free but is limited to 40 people. To register and get more information contact Holly Hope, or call 501 324 9148 before the workshop. On the day before the workshop there will be a lecture on gravestone preservation at 6:00 PM at the Johnson County Historical Society, 131 West Main St., Clarksville.

Facilitating the Growth of 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.

When most Conway residents hear the name Conway Corporation, they automatically think of the business that provides them with practically all of their utility needs. But Conway Corporation was established in 1929 with an even greater purpose in mind.

Early electrical power in Conway was generated Continue reading →