RECOLLECTIONS

40 Years Ago

A new Benton County town named Little Flock was born in a hushed little court house.

Delivering the 4,000-acre corporation into existence was Benton County Judge Sherman Kinyon. Little Flock lies west of Arkansas Hwy. 94 between Pea Ridge and Rogers.

Landowners in that farmland learned that the city of Rogers was looking at the area as a possible city dump among other things the residents did not want in their area. One hundred forty-seven landowners, representing 86 percent of the population signed a petition in order to gain control over their own community.

The Provisional League of Women voters of Benton County celebrated their first anniversary at Bella Vista Country Club on Nov. 4. Attending were 28 members and guests. Speaking was Mayorelect of Bentonville Ernest Lawrence. New board members were elected as follows: Mrs. Bonnie Deason of Pea Ridge, secretary; Miss Faye Moller of Rogers, program chairman; and Mrs. F.T. Beyenka of Rogers, unit organization chairman.

30 Years Ago

The Arkansas Department of Energy gave the following tip on heating with wood in the winter: Commit to safety by installing smoke detectors and a fire extinguisher near the fire and remember that all wood fires generate creosote (a liquid that results from condensation of wood gases not burned in the fire).

So avoid smoldering fires and burn seasoned hardwoods.

Large accumulations of creosote in a chimney or stove flue can cause a chimney fire that could demolish a house.

Twenty-five members of Church Women United met with the Pea Ridge Christian Men at a breakfast to listen to Mrs. Sam Walton speak of her international travels with the women’s group. The theme of her speech was “causeways,” bridging the differences between denominations. The Church Women United represented 12 different denominations of women ministering abroad.

20 Years Ago

Lance E. Sprinkel of Pea Ridge was promoted to the rank of private first class in Battery C 1st Battalion 142nd Field Artillery at Rogers, Arkansas Army National Guard.

The Southwest Future Homemakers of America held their annual parent-member dinner. Members and their parents enjoyed potluck meal and spent the rest of the evening in family oriented activities. Christy Phillips, chapter president, introduced special guests Principal Jim Roe, chapter parents Mr. and Mrs.

Ron Phillips, Mr. and Mrs.

Billy Henry and Mrs. Vickie Brattin. Chapter officers presented a brief skit of introduction to their office and duties and gave state and national meeting reports.

Pea Ride elementary schoolteachers and staff implemented a creative thinking process within the classroom. Coordinator of gifted and talented education Wade Kniseley said, “All elementary staff, certified and non-certified, who give direct educational services to students,” attended a workshop on Friday and Saturday to learn about the creative thinking program.

10 Years Ago

Kim Glass, elementary school principal, presented first-grader Hunter Clark with the personal CD player he won by raising the most money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital by participating in a math-a-thon at Pea Ridge Elementary School.

A community Thanksgiving service, sponsored by the Pea Ridge Ministerial Alliance, was set to be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church on North Davis Street. Sermon for the service was to be provided by the Rev. John Gibson, pastor at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church.

The third annual Veterans Day Dance featuring Jack Mitchell and his Big Band was scheduled to be held at Riordan Hall in Bella Vista Saturday, Nov. 11. The band was set to perform music by such greats as Duke Ellington, Harry James, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and others.

Seating was limited to the first 240. The dance was to have a cash bar, reserved seats and table available to those wanting to make up a Veterans Day party. The public was invited.