100 YEARS AGO, 1918
♦ The worst blizzard in years hit the state and blanketed it with up to eight inches of sleet and snow. Prof. E.E. Cordrey, local government observer, said thls braved the elements and appeared at the public school. Many Conway families were short of fuel. Continue reading
100 YEARS AGO, 1917
♦ A special service in the interest of Armenian and Syrian sufferers was held by the Methodist church Sunday schools across America. The program consisted of special Christmas music, a pantomime of the story of Continue reading
100 YEARS AGO, 1917
♦ The Women’s Missionary Union of Pickles Gap sold an “investment quilt” at the church. A chance at the quilt was given with every plate supper sold for 25 cents.
♦ The first death of a Faulkner County serviceman occurred when William Luther Fulmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulmer of Beryl, died at Continue reading
100 YEARS AGO, 1917
♦ After repeated delays in transit of the plate glass mirrors for the large post in the center of the Grand Theatre front, the shipment arrived. The theatre became one of the most beautiful amusement houses in any town in the state the size of Continue reading
100 YEARS AGO, September, 1917
♦ Work was begun on remodeling and redecorating the interior of the Terry Drug Store, owned by Howard Terry. A white tile floor would be laid in the front and extended back as far as the parlor. The rest of the floor would be concrete. In addition Continue reading