RECOLLECTIONS
50 Years Ago Pea Ridge Graphic Vol. 6 No. 42 Thursday, Oct. 21, 1971
Several members of the Foothills of the Ozarks Antique Auto Club visited the Pea Ridge National Military Park Sunday in their Model Ts and a Studebaker coupe.
Asked the other day what he wants for his birthday tomorrow, Bud Barnes said: I want good health and lots to eat,” he said. Bud Barnes will be 100. He was born Oct. 22, 1871, in Rocky Comfort, Mo. Melvin Smith of Pea Ridge is one of 16 of Barnes’ grandchildren.
Miss Peggy McKinney, a senior at Pea Ridge High School, was crowned homecoming queen in pregame ceremonies Friday at the Pea Bowl.
40 Years Ago Pea Ridge Graphic-Scene Vol. 16 No. 42 Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1981
Pea Ridge National Military Park superintendent Betty Gentry announced that the National Park Service, working with the Small Business Administration in Kansas City, Mo., has awarded a contract to C.L. Fairley Construction Co., Kansas City to rebuild a portion of the park tour road and resurface the remainder
Mayor Lester Hall administered the oath of office to Pea Ridge’s newest council member, Jerry Collins, at the losing of the City Council meeting Oct. 12. He will complete the unexpired term of Charles Colton.
30 Years Ago Pea Ridge Country Times Vol. 26 No. 42 Thursday, Oct. 17, 1991
Between 3,000 and 4,000 people attended the third annual Pea Ridge Lions Club Mule Jump Saturday. Sunny, owned by Don Sams of Barnstall, Okla., won the event for the third consecutive year. The mule cleared 61 inches. Two years ago, Sunny broke the world record with a jump here exceeding 71 inches.
Pea Ridge kindergarten teacher Marilyn Brock told the Pea Ridge School Board that testing shows that the majority of kindergarten students are in need of help in areas that they should already know. She said 60% of the students need considerable to moderate hep in two or more areas. “We need to address the needs of 3- to 4-year-olds,” she said.
The final segment of the Highway 71 relocation project between Fayetteville and Bella Vista opened to traffic Tuesday.
20 Years Ago The TIMES of Northeast Benton County Vol. 36 No. 42 Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001
Luke Partington planned to fly into New York from London on Sept. 11. His planned visit with the Hignites of Pea Ridge was scheduled to last until the end of November. As he was preparing for the trip, he learned of the terrorist attack on America. The mood in London was very nervous, he said. He finally arrived in Pea Ridge a bit later than planned to visit Paul Hignite.
Two former world champion jumping mules battled for first place in the 51-inch tall and over jumping event at the Pea Ridge Mule Jump Saturday. Radar, owned by Mike Call of Henley, Mo., narrowly defeated Willie B., owned by Carl Chism of Colcord, Okla., as both balked at a 60-inch jump although both have bettered that mark in other contests.
10 Years Ago The TIMES of Northeast Benton County Vol. 46 No. 42 Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
Hundreds of children and adults have ridden and tromped through the pumpkin patch and grass maze of Dennis McGarrah’s farm east of Pea Ridge this year. Pumpkins, squash and gourds of many different varieties garnered their attention.
Volunteering — it’s a great opportunity to help the school and community. A Day of Caring is scheduled for Saturday, organized by Keith Martin, Pea Ridge Elementary School principal.
Farmers Mutual Insurance of Rogers is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an open house. Manager Brad Fortner said the business was formed in 1909 in Little Flock. Pea Ridge native Keith Escue was the manager for many years.
A new “sign” greeted travelers along Arkansas Highway 72 (Slack Street) just west of Weston Street Monday morning. A wrecker wrapped with electric signage was placed atop poles at Erwin’s Towing.