Recollections

40 Years Ago

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1974

Pea Ridge Graphic-Scene

Pea Ridge Boy Scout Troop No. 113 cut and sold fire wood for $10 a rack or $14 for it to be delivered to their house. Troop members included Jerry McCrary, Dale Beaman, Andy Fletcher, Danny Ricketts, Frank Schumacher, Rusty Webb and Donnie Robins.

The new sanctuary for the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church was to be consecrated following services Sunday, Feb. 24, with Harold Spence as the speaker.

The leading scorers for the junior Blackhawks through 15 games were Tony Dye with 156 points, Danny Smith with 100 points and Eddie Smith with 70 points.

Sherry Barnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Barnett, was named Family Leader of Tomorrow, which was formerly known as the Betty Crocker Homemaker Award.

A gospel song written by a local man was one of two gospel songs nominated for the 1974 Grammy Awards in the Country Music category. "I'll Fly Away" by Albert E. Brumley of Powell, Mo., was nominated in the best Country Instrumental Performance recorded by Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass on RCA Victor. The tune, plus 500 others, earned Brumley a spot in the Country Song Writers Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

30 Years Ago

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1984

Pea Ridge Country Times

The City of Pea Ridge called for a special election seeking a 1-cent city sales tax to provide income to allow the city to continue services. The election was set for April 10.

Terry Crabtree was sworn in as new city judge for Pea Ridge at $185 per month following unanimous approval of the City Council.

Judge William Enfield refused an extension on the announced trial date of March 5 for Benton County Sheriff Don Rystrom, who was facing felony perjury charges and felony solicitation to perjury charges.

Pea Ridge City Marshal Doug Carson received several reports this week including: David Henson reported vandalism to his 1983 pickup truck; a riding lawn mower stolen from Weston Street Chapel; and a 5 1/2-inch bladed hunting knife was seized from a male juvenile who was charged with wearing a weapon in public.

Students of the week for Pea Ridge Elementary School were David Everett, Vernon Edwards, Edward Stayton, Billy Gabbard, Shawn Self, Shannon Cooley, Simon Pockrus, Denise Patterson, David Palmer, Matt McDaniel, Ann Bollinger, Melissa Leach, Evelyn Fletcher and Barney Haitshan.

20 Years Ago

Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994

The TIMES of Northeast Benton County

Prof. William Shea was the featured speaker at the annual battle commemoration at Pea Ridge National Military Park.

Nick Lamer, 11, son of Bruce Lamer of Garfield and Nancy Bray of Gateway, was first place winner in the 10- and 11-year-old division of the Elk's Club Hoop Shoot competition.

Faith Scheuerman Navarro was named Missouri Nurse of the year by the Gideons Auxiliary of Missouri. The year before she was named Arkansas Nurse of the year.

The star students for January were Stephanie Horton, Misty Dean, Jessica Mickelson, Ian Weidner, Travis Roberts, Danielle Corshia, Tessa Mickelson, Amanda Johnson and Jesse Lothes.

Desiree Parker was the Blackhawk salute of the week for always coming off the bench and giving a lot of quality moments with great hustle.

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004

The TIMES of Northeast Benton County

The Pea Ridge Historical Society announced that they were applying for grants to be able to build the Pea Ridge Museum. Jerry Nichols agreed to serve as director of the project to raise money as well. The group looked to preserve oral histories from residents as well as preserve old buildings and local historical items.

Seventh-grade Lady 'Hawks went 15-1 in their first season.

The Pea Ridge Mule Jump needed three more people to be on the Parks and Recreation Commission in order to become an event in 2004.