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DREADFUL TORNADO IN CONWAY COUNTY, ARK, May 5, 1858

LITTLE ROCK DAILY REPUBLICAN, Sept 2, 1873

HARRIS PARDONED, April 15, 1902

MORRILTON DEMOCRAT, 1929

MORRILTON DEMOCRAT, 1930

MORRILTON DEMOCRAT, 1931

PETIT JEAN COUNTRY HEADLIGHT, 1995

--The Little Rock True Democrat has a letter dated Springfield, Conway County, Ark., April 12, giving the following account of a tornado which laid the principal part of that (county) town in ruins. Happily there was no loss of life:
"Our little town has just witnessed one of those dreadful visitations which, in one fell moment, lays waste the labor of years. It now lies in ruins. Saturday, the 10th instant, was a warm, cloudy day, with occasional showers, and dark heavy masses of cloud passing. Thus the day passed until about 4 p.m., when the terrible warning of the approaching tornado was faintly heard in the distance. A sense of terror and utter helplessness came over all as the dreadful roaring each moment came louder and fiercer, increasing in violence until it absolutely roared louder than thunder. As yet, no signs of the dread destroyer were visible, but in an instant more, the fiery livid cloud of blue, black, yellow, and every other color, came like a whizzing bullet, bearing destruction on its wings, and leaving along its desolating course the tokens of its terrific power. So rapid was its flight that an eye witness saw a scope of timber embracing some fifteen or twenty acres, immediately south of the town, go to the ground simultaneously.
"The storm came from the south and passed directly through the centre of the town, leaving a heap of ruins; yet by some miraculous dispensation of Providence, no person was killed or even seriously injured, although there were many persons in the town at the time. There are not more than one-sixth part of the buildings left standing--some were thrown prostrate--others unroofed and carried several feet from their foundations, and others wrecked and shattered so as to be useless. Immediately after the storm abated, there were to be seen the confused heaps of brush, logs, house roofs, shingles, furniture, clothing, &c., scattered in every direction, where a few minutes before stood the town of Springfield--while the homeless, shelterless inhabitants were seen hunting in tree tops and under brush heaps for their clothing. The succeeding day (Sunday) was a busy day in Springfield. The citizens went immediately to work to fix up and recover their shattered homes to protect their families from the inclemency of the weather. All are now busy rebuilding and clearing up the rubbish, and striving bravely to repair their losses." --Charleston Mercury, May 5, 1858.

--Lewisburg is to have a flouring mill. Source: LITTLE ROCK DAILY REPUBLICAN, Sept. 2, 1873, contributed by Frances Cooley.

HARRIS PARDONED

Governor Davis has pardoned Connie Harris, aged 18 years, of Conway County, convicted in March 1900 of larceny and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. –The Daily Soliphone, April 15, 1902; transcribed by Tina Easley.

-- Morrilton Democrat newspaper, pg 8 - May 17, 1929
Mr and Mrs Porter BIRD and children of Birdtown were the guests of Mr and Mrs Tean Browning Sunday.
The seventh and eighth grades delightfully entertained the 10th grade with a banquet Thursday night. The class colors, blue and gold, were used to decorate and carried throughout the banquet. Delicious refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Charles MARTIN and children of Mountain View visited friends here Sunday and Monday.
Miss Juanita McKASKLE has the mumps.
Mrs Denie NORWOOD and Mrs Doyle KELLAR visited relatives at Bee Branch last week. They were accompanied home by Mrs NORWOOD's mother. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat newspaper, pg 8 - May 17, 1929
BIRDTOWN - The continued rains have put the farmers very badly behind with their work. The weather has caused much discussion.
The patrons being behind with their farm work did not cause them to neglect their school cotton patch. They met and planted each five acre tract which made a total of 20 acres.
Homer GUNN who has been at work in Bird's Store No. 3 at Formosa returned home Monday morning for a few days. He says he likes Formosa fine.
Jim BEAVERS of Grandview was seen in our midst Monday.
Mrs S.P. BIRD and daughter, Esther, made a business trip to Morrilton this week. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat newspaper, pg 7 - May 31, 1929
PLEASANT HILL - Harry SIMS, correspondant
Health is very good at the present time.
Mr and Mrs W.T. SIMS of Little Rock spent the weekend with home folks.
The Decoration Sunday was a success.
Misses Alice and Mary SIMS of Conway spent from Friday until Sunday evening with home folks.
Mrs T.W. SCROGGIN of Damascus is spending a few days with her son, Henry SCROGGIN.
Mr and Mrs Willie POWELL of England Arkansas are spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Jeff HARWOOD.
Oda BEAVERS and wife of Little Rock spend Saturday night with Samey HILL and wife. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, pg 3 - Jun 21, 1929
FINGERTOWN - Pearl ODELL, correspondant
Hello Folks, here we are back after some time. Health is good at this place.
Mr A.C. JOHNSON and family have spent the weekend at this place.
Miss Mae and Hazle LINDSEY and Miss Hettie HALLOWAY were dinner guests of Miss Pearl ODELL Sunday.
Let everybody come out Sunday to Sunday school. Let Fingertown have a big name. Saturday night and Sunday are preaching times. Let everybody come.
Very sorry to report Aunt Roxie BRYANT is very sick. Hope she will recover soon.
P.R.O. HAYNES was seen in our town yesterday. We are sure glad to see Mr HAYNES come out in our country.
Mr W.R. THOMPSON was seen here today. We are glad to see him come. Come back Mr THOMPSON.
Mr W.M. GORDON visited his sister, Mrs Roxie BRYANT today.
Mr W.N. ODELL made a trip to Bee Branch last week to clean out a well. Say people, don't let your well get too much mud in it before you have them cleaned out.
Let us hear from other counties. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, pg 7 - July 2, 1929
GRANDVIEW - James BEAVERS, correspondent
Farm work has progressed nicely during the past few days. Crops are looking very good. Cotton chopping is almost finished.
Several attended the school meeting at Morrilton Friday.
Mrs CARROLL and daughter are spending a few days at Morrilton this week.
The infant babies of Mr W.M. COLE and Irving WILLIAMS both of Sunnyside were buried in our cemetery a few days ago. To the grieved we extend sympathy.
Mr and Mrs Sherman HILL of Morrilton were in our community Sunday morning.
J.L. GORDON will begin teaching near Plumerville Monday.
Gerald, the little son of J.L. GORDON, is very sick at present.
Rev COTES of Choctaw will preach here Sunday afternoon and night. Everybody invited.
Sunday school is progressing nicely. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Jul 19, 1929, pg 3--
FINGERTOWN - Pearl ODELL, correspondent
Mr and Mrs R.P. HOLLOWAY and family visited their daughter at Atkins.
Miss Myrtle CHILDRESS was the dinner guest of Miss Hazel LINDSEY Sunday.
Curtis BARNS was a dinner guest of George ODELL Sunday.
Mr Roy HOLLOWAY was the dinner guest of Mr Fleatwood LINDSEY.
Mrs Willie GOSLIN was a Sunday evening guest of Mrs Bessie PARKS.
Mr Andy WARD of Bird Town was the guest of his daughter, Mrs Ola OGLEN (OGDEN), here recently.
Harry WOOLVERTON has purchased a $75 cow. We will see Mr WOOLVERTON pass often with cream going to market.
W.N. ODELL has been cleaning out wells the last week and reports them bad.
Sunday school was fine and a large crowd was out. Come everybody next Sunday.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Jul 30, 1929, pg 5
Mr and Mrs Patrick BRADLEY and children are visiting at Biscoe this week.
Miss Giva SMITH from Visalia Calif. is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs D.R. SMITH here.
Kilburn RICHARDSON and Robert Lee STOBAUGH will leave Tuesday, July 31 for training camp at Ft Leavenworth, Kansas.
Mrs Roxey BRYANT of Austin has been visiting her daughter, Mrs J.A. RICHARDSON.
Rev J. Will HENLEY began a revival meeting at the Church of Christ this week.
Junior HOWARD of Morrilton gave a birthday party Sunday at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs T.J. HOWARD.
Mr and Mrs Olen FULLERTON of the A.T.C. at Conway spent the weekend here with his parents Mr and Mrs H.J. FULLERTON.
Miss Lee RICHARDSON visited Misses Mae and Glenna LOCKHART of Cedar Creek last week.
Charlie MAXEY of Appleton visited his sister, Mrs Mahalla NICHOLS last Thursday.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith

--Morrilton Democrat, Aug 6, 1929, pg 5--
STEEL CHAPEL - Mrs Morton WARD, correspondent
Farmers sure are in need of rain as we didn't have much in July.
School is progressing nicely.
Mr and Mrs Alvin O'NEAL are teachers.
The protracted meeting at Union Hill began the first Saturday night in August.
Mr and Mrs Martin WARD have returned to their home after a few days visit with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs J.T. Thompson at Center Valley.
Mrs Henry PARKS of Old Portland has been visiting relatives of this place the past few days but returned to her home Monday.
Huce WINNINGHAM and sister Ila Mae are attending the singing school at Austin.
Mr and Mrs B.O. WARD visited the latter's sister, Mrs Andy WARD who is quite ill at Birdtown Monday.
Mr and Mrs W.G. GORDON of Bee Branch were Sunday afternoon guests of the latter's sister, Mrs Sant SANDAGE.
Let's all boost the Democrat.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Aug 20, 1929, pg 3--
Willie SCROGGIN Weds in Chicago
Willie Scroggin of Chicago, son of Mr and Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN of this place and Miss Sophia GRIMES, also of Chicago, were married in that city on August 10, according to word received here by Mr and Mrs SCROGGIN. The groom who is in the commercial sign business in Chicago was a resident of this place until slightly over a year ago.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

–Morrilton Democrat, Sep 3, 1929, pg 6--
Miss Lee RICHARDSON spent last week with Misses Lucy and Cleo BENNETT of Middleton.
Mr and Mrs G.A. CHILDRESS and children of Coweta Okla, Mrs Ella HARRINGTON and daughter of Middleton, Mrs Roxie BRYANT and daughter-in-law of Austin, spent Friday with Mrs Zellar Richardson.
Thomas EPPERSON spent last week with home folks. He will leave Tuesday, September 3 for Greenway where he is to teach this winter.
Miss Marvelle LOCKHART, and mother of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma arrived here Friday to make their future home.
Misses Mildred and Betty Jewell MITCHELL of Morrilton spent part of last week with their grandparents, Mr and Mrs John KISSIRE.
Aunt Beckie MILLS was laid to rest in the Lost Corner cemetery last Wednesday. To the bereaved ones we extend our sympathy.
Born, to Mr and Mrs Lafe BOUDRA, a girl August 26.
Mrs W.M. RAINWATER of Overcup spent last week with her brothers, George and Jake RICHARDSON.
Mrs Zellar RICHARDSON and son, Kilburn and Misses Giva and Bertha SMITH visited Mrs RICHARDSONs' niece, Mrs Vera CORNETTE, who is very ill.
Lindon LAY made a business trip to Bobtown and Woolverton Mountain Sunday.
Mrs Charity SMITH and daughter, Giva, took dinner with Mrs Ellar SMITH Sunday.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Sep 27, 1929, pg 2
Mr and Mrs Clarence BRYANT and children spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Lee HOLLOWAY of Fingertown.
Jim JACKSON from Little Rock is here visiting his father, Dr J.H. JACKSON.
Mrs Viola HOLLOWAY spent Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs Mary STEVENS of Choctaw.
Mrs Hulon EPPERSON of Morrilton spent Sunday with her brother, F.O. MASON, here.
Mr and Mrs Dewey MASON, Mr and Mrs Will LEWIS and daughters Ruby and Lela, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim FULLERTON.
J.A. RICHARDSON, one of the rural mail carriers, has been sick for the past week. Jess STRIPLING has been carrying the mail.
Mr and Mrs Albert RAINY spent Sunday on Woolverton Mt.
Kavanaugh RICHARDSON has been picking cotton for his aunt, Mrs Ella HARRIS of Middleton the past week.
J.H. STRIPLING and daughter Faye ATRICE, attended church at Cross Roads Sunday.
Mr and Mrs J.C. BRADLEY and daughter Eva Lee and Thelma, of Morrilton spent Sunday afternoon here.
Mr and Mrs Alex HOWARD and son, Alex, Jr spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr and Mrs T.J. HOWARD.
Mrs J.A. RICHARDSON and daughter, Marvelle, went to Morrilton Tuesday.
Kilburn RICHARDSON and Robert Lee STOBAUGH spent Saturday night with Robert Lee's sister, Mrs Floye REDICKS of Morrilton.
Sunday school was very well attended Sunday. Lets everybody come and help in church.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

–Morrilton Democrat, Sep 13, 1929, pg 7
SCROGGIN FAMILY REUNION AT CENTER RIDGE
The home of Mr and Mrs J.H. SCROGGIN at Center Ridge was the gathering place for twenty five members of the SCROGGIN family for a reunion last Sunday. Mrs J.H. SCROGGIN, who acted as hostess, served a sumptuous dinner. Among the guests were T.C. SCROGGIN and family of Morrilton, and son William E. SCROGGIN and wife of Chicago; Mr and Mrs J.A. SCROGGIN of Little Rock; W.C. SCROGGIN and family of Damascus, and son Earl SCROGGIN and wife of Little Rock; and Mrs T.W. SCROGGIN of Damascus, mother of T.C. SCROGGIN, J.A. SCROGGIN, W.C. SCROGGIN and J.H. SCROGGIN.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

–Morrilton Democrat, Sep 13, 1929, pg 3
Society News
Thursday, September 26
Mrs C.W. WATSON, hostess to Thursday club, four tables, at Speer hotel.
Miss Bryce LEIGH entertains bridge club, three tables, at her home, 211 South Division Street.
Friday, September 27
Morrilton High-Dardanelle football game, high school athletic field, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 29
Regular church services.
Promotion and Rally Day at Baptist Church, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 30
Baptist Sunday school board meeting, Baptist church, 7:30 p.m.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.
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–Morrilton Democrat, Oct 1, 1929, pg 6
Most everyone is busy trying to gather their crops.
Miss Jewel ARNOLD of Atkins, one of our former teachers, was a pleasant visitor in our community last week.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe CHISM were Sunday guests of the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs John ORR, at Lanty. Mrs CHISM was formerly Miss Ruby ORR.
Mr and Mrs Earl CARTER spent Saturday night with Arlie DIXON.
Grandma GORDON is visiting her son, J.L. GORDON.
Mrs John ANDERSON who has been ill the past three weeks with sciatica rheumatism is improvin.
Mr and Mrs Roy THOMASON are the proud parents of a fine baby girl, born September 9. They've christened her Willie Fay THOMASON.
Hervy HARWOOD is attending school at Formosa.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Nov 5, pg 1
THEATRE TICKETS GIVEN IN EXCHANGE FOR RAT TAILS
A free ticket to the Saturday matinee of the Rialto theatre will be given to everyone presenting three rat tails at the door Saturday. The management is offering the free tickets in an attempt to co-operate with the Conway County Health Unit in a rat eradication campaign being sponsored this month, and V.H. CLERGET, sanitary inspector of the Unit, will be at the door to exchange the tickets for rat tails.
The Morrilton Democrat is co-operating in this county-wide campaign by offering $1 cash prize to the individual who kills the most rats by Saturday.
Rats spread disease and destroy property and are a menace to public health, health officers pointed out, and the entire county should join in this attempt to free this section of the rodent.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

–Morrilton Democrat, Nov 15, 1929, pg 3
GRANDVIEW - Helen GORDON, correspondent
Bro. MATTOX filled his regular appointment here Sunday.
Henry MITCHELL has moved to Morrilton and gone into the mercantile business.
Fred PAXSON and family of Oklahoma visited relatives here last week. His wife and children remained one week.
Mrs M.A. PAXSON was here for two or three days last week. She had been visiting her daughter, Tophena MAHAN of Shirley. She went to Oklahoma from here with Mrs Fred PAXSON.
Thomas GORDON of Morrilton visited his brother, J.L. GORDON Sunday.
We are glad to have our primary teacher, Mrs Frank HENLEY, who has been ill back with us again.
Miss Reba HILL of Pleasant Hill visited her aunt, Mrs Bud HILL Sunday.
J.L. GORDON is teaching at Bald Knob. His school began Monday.
James BEAVERS is teaching at Tucker Mountain.
Mr and Mrs Roscoe CHISM of Lanty have moved on the place of the former's mother, Mrs John ORR.
Mr and Mrs Robert BASKINS have moved to Portland. The latter's sister, Mrs Fay CHAMBERS is now living where they resided.
Remember our Sunday school every Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Come on folks, we need your help.
Bro. MATTOX will be with us the next second Sunday. Everybody come and bring some one with you. –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

–Morrilton Democrat, Dec 20, 1929, pg 2
BIRDTOWN - Homer GUNN, correspondent
Elder R.L. DOUGLAS of Plumerville filled his regular appointment at the Baptist Church Saturday and Sunday.
J.B. GORDON and two daughters, Myrl and Velma, of England were guests of friends and relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Enna RHOADS of Morrilton visited her father, E.C. RHOADS, Saturday.
Mr and Mrs E.A. GORDON and Mr and Mrs J.C. HUETT visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Irving HARRINGTON of Middleton Sunday.
Lonnie GORDON and family attended church here Sunday.
T.A. McCUINN took his little daughter, Louise, to the home of his sister, Mrs Richard BENNETT at Middleton. Louise has typhoid fever but is reported to be doing fine.
A number who have been exposed to the disease are taking typhoid shots.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith

–Morrilton Democrat, Nov 5, 1929, pg 8
Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER of Tucker Mountain spent Sunday afternoon with their daughters, Mrs J.B. GORDON and Mrs W.G. GRAY.
Ira GORDON is ill this week, the attending physician, W.R. HOLLOWAY, stated that Mr GORDON had a severe case of malaria.
J.B. GORDON has sold his garage and blacksmith shop to the BRICE Bros. of Cypress Valley, Mr. GORDON will move to England this week where he will do similar work.
M.W. BIRD of Fingertown was in the community Monday morning looking after highway interests.
Mr and Mrs Rayburn MOORE and Mr and Mrs Will DOUGLAS of Lanty spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester WRIGHT.
FINDS PURE BRED COTTON SEED PAY
Edgar BREWER of this community planted part of his cotton crop in pure bred Mebane cotton seed and found them to give a much higher yield. Mr BREWER had ginned 1507 pounds of lint; 1439 pounds of seed cotton and got 585. Mr Brewer's cotton stood the drought where his other burned up.
Mr and Mrs Ira MORROW announce the birth of a baby girl.
The community was saddened Monday morning when they learned of the death of Mrs Claud WARD. Mrs WARD was buried in the cemetery at Formosa.
The cotton gin has ginned close to 700 bales of cotton.   –Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Jan 21, 1930, pg 2

Richard HOOD is spending a few days with his niece, Mrs Garland POLK, and family at Dutton Mountain.

Mrs Mary MAY visited Mrs Nettye MAXWELL Wednesday afternoon. Mrs B. A. TUCKER visited her daughter, Mrs Lillie CRABTREE, Thursday afternoon.

George MOORE and son Wilburn visited with Jeff ISAAC and family Thursday.

Some of our farmers have been turning some soil but the rain has stopped their work for a few days. Several of our citizens have been working on our roads again. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Feb 25, 1930, pg 3

Rev E.L. COLE is attending a conference of Baptist pastors at the Emanuel Baptist church at Little Rock today. Purpose of the meeting is to work out plans for a debt paying campaign.

Luther GORDON Jr, of Little Rock, spent several days last week with his parents, Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON, 110 West Church.

Miss Nora Hallie MOORE of Little Rock spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Bennet MOORE, 206 Reid Street. Miss MOORE is employed as stenographer with the United States Veteran's Bureau. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Mar 21, 1930, pg 8

BIRDTOWN - Homer Gunn, correspondent

Elder R.L. DOUGLAS filled his regular appointment at the local church Saturday and Sunday.

Pauline, the little daughter of Mr and Mrs E.A. GORDON, has had pneumonia since Saturday afternoon. She is doing as well as could be expected at this time.

Mrs Bulah Jones has malaria but is better at this writing.

Laverne BREWER has the mumps at present.

Several from here attended the play at Lone Grove Friday night.

Ira NICHOLS of Dumas, spent the latter part of last week with Mrs Eura NICHOLS and family here.

Ned COWAN and family of Lone Grove and Leon COWAN of Morrilton were visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs S.P. BIRD Sunday.

Mr and Mrs Robert TUBBS and Miss Ora IRBY spent the weekend with relatives at Conway.

Iver and Arvil BRICE were on Tucker Mountain Sunday.

Eugene CHAMBERS of Tucker Mountain, Misses Lucy and Cleo BENNETT and Loid HEIGLE and Arvil BENNETT were at the home of S.P. BIRD and family Sunday.

Willie GORDON of Choctaw was in our community as a guest of friends and relatives over the weekend. He was accompanied back to Choctaw by Marvin HUIE, who will spend a few days visiting in that community. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Apr 4, 1930, pg 3

Miss Margaret PATTON of Little Rock spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs John PATTON, 900 Kentucky.

Miss Candace SANDERS, student in Arkansas State Teachers college, Conway, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs W.E. SANDERS.

John PATTON returned Sunday from Hot Springs where he spent a few days last week.

Charlie CLERGET of Little Rock will spend the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs G.F. CLERGET, 500 North Oak. He will be accompanied by Misses Ruth PROBST and Mary EMERSON, who will be guests of his sister, Miss Vivian CLERGET.

Dorothy and Mary Grace COLEMAN of Little Rock arrived Sunday to spend several weeks with their aunt, Mrs Mayo GORDON.

Mr and Mrs N.A. NICHOLSON of Hattieville were here Friday.

J.Q. SKIPPER spent Saturday in Little Rock. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Apr 25, 1930, pg 4

Old County Court House at Springfield, erected in 1869, remained the property of the county until 1887 when it was purchased by the citizens of Springfield as the home of the Springfield Collegiate Institute. It is now the Springfield public school building. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Morrilton Democrat, Apr 25, 1930, pg 5

Mr and Mrs Mayo GORDON and Mrs Luther GORDON went to Little Rock Saturday to take Mrs Mayo GORDON's nieces, Mary Grace and Josephine COLEMAN, who have spent the last few weeks with her, to their home there. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 9, 1930, pg 2

Mrs J.N. HEAGEN and Mrs W.B. IRVIN came up from Little Rock and spent the weekend here with Mrs HEAGEN's brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Will ASHLEY, 109 W. Church.

Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON Jr, accompanied by her sister, Miss Essie PLUNKETT, came up from Little Rock and spent Sunday here with Mr GORDON's parents, Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON, Sr, 110 Church.

Mrs H.T. WILLIAMS, accompanied by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs J.A. SPENCE, were in Little Rock last week where they were called by the illness and death of Mrs Allen PYE, who is a sister of Mrs WILLIAMS. Mrs PYE formerly lived here where she is remembered as Mrs Jennie GORDON-HARROD. Mrs PYE is survived by one sister, Mrs Lyde ELLIOTT, also of Little Rock. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 9, 1930, pg 8

HILL CREEK - J.V. BOWLING of Salisaw, Okla, and Mrs Mary ROBERTS of Morrilton spent Monday with their sister, Mrs Walter SAVAGE. Mr BOWLING's father, J.I. BOWLING, will go home with him.

Mr and Mrs J.Y. CHILDRESS and son Gordon, were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Walter SAVAGE and family.

Mr and Mrs Martin WARD of BEE BRANCH spent Saturday night with the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs J.T. THOMPSON. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 16, 1930, pg 6

TUCKER MT. - Mr and Mrs M.G. GRAY have returned to their home at Birdtown after spending the winter months at Carrizo Springs, Tex. They spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mrs GRAY's parents, Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER.

Malvern G. GRAY spent Sunday night with his cousin, Don FREEMAN. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 23, 1930, pg 2

Mr and Mrs Ernest SCROGGIN, accompanied by the latter's mother, Mrs WALKER, all of Kansas City, spent the first of the week here with Mr SCROGGIN's uncle, T.C. SCROGGIN, and family, 401 W. Church. T.C. SCROGGIN Jr accompanied by his cousin, Ernest SCROGGIN, who is visiting here from Kansas City, spent Wednesday in Little Rock. --Contributed by Sharon Smith

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jun 10, 1930, pg 7

CYPRESS - Mr and Mrs Delta BIRD announce the birth of a daughter June 7.

Miss Mabel MORROW was the guest of her cousin Jessie Gladys MORROW, Sunday. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jun 17, 1930, pg 6

HILL CREEK - Mr and Mrs J.Y. CHILDRESS and two sons, Gordon and Norvin, and S.J. McCUIN are visiting relatives in Oklahoma this week. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jun 24, 1930, pg 2

Mr and Mrs E.W. KIMBER and daughter, Miss Martha, were the guests of Mr and Mrs KIMBER's daughter, Mrs Dexter MOSES, and Mr MOSES, 304 S. Division St.

Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON Jr and son Plunkett, and Miss Essie PLUNKETT of Little Rock spent Sunday with Mr GORDON's mother, Mrs Luther GORDON, here. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jun 26, 1930, pg 5

HILL CREEK - Mr and Mrs WHITLEY of Wooster spent Saturday with their daughter, Mrs J.A. TRAFFORD here. George ESKRIDGE and family spent Sunday with Mrs ESKRIDGE's brother, Elza ESKRIDGE and family. Wilma PRICE of Oklahoma is visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs J.Y. CHILDRESS.

Mr and Mrs Noah MAXWELL and children and Mrs T.S. TUCKER visited Mrs TUCKER's sister, Mrs Ella TILLEY at Cleveland Sunday. Mrs G.B. MORROW and daughters, Mabel, Janette and Louise visited Mrs Susie FREEMAN Sunday evening. Little Don FREEMAN was the guest of his grandmother, Mrs B.A. TUCKER Sunday night. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, July 4, 1930, pg 2

Mrs Gladys TOTTEN and son, Norman, and daughters, Misses Katherine, Gladys and Pat, left the first of the week for New Orleans LA, where they will spend several days. Miss Jeneva REID left the latter part of the week for Tulsa Okla, where she will visit her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Carl WURSKEY.

T.C. SCROGGIN left this morning for Chicago, where he will spend several weeks with his brother, Fred SCROGGIN.

W.R. WEBB was a business visitor here Tuesday from Jerusalem. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, July 8, 1930, pg 2

T.C. SCROGGIN and son Farrell, were Little Rock visitors Sunday.

Roy and Misses Ruby and Carline SKIPPER of England spent the weekend at the home of their uncle John Q. SKIPPER. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, July 11, 1930, pg 2

Mrs N.E. GORDON is visiting her son, J.L. GORDON.

Maxine and Norman PAXSON of Monroe Okla spent Thursday night with their aunt, Mrs J.L. GORDON and attended the Nemo Vista Picnic the Fourth. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, July 18, 1930, pg 2 & 4

Mr and Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN, 401 W. Church St, had as their guests Sunday his mother, Mrs T.W. SCROGGIN and his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs W.C. SCROGGIN all of Damascus.

Miss Elsie SCROGGIN returned home Saturday from a few days visit with relatives in Center Ridge.

B.A. TUCKER and nephew "Bud" TUCKER were in from Arthur Saturday. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Aug 1, 1930, pg 2

Mrs Rade RHODES of Hill Creek are here with her niece Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN, 407 Shady Lane.

Edgar STOVER, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN, 407 Shady Lane, left Friday for his home in Decatur Ala. Mr Stover was accompanied home by his parents Mr and Mrs L.D. STOVER of Hill Creek.

Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON of Little Rock spent the weekend here with the former's parents, Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON, 110 W. Church, and to be with Mr GORDON's sister, Mrs Maude PERKINS, who underwent an operation at St Anthony's hospital.

Mrs M.H. MAGUIRE of Hot Springs spent Sunday and Monday here with her mother, Mrs Carline SELLERS, 113 E. Church. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Aug 15, 1930, pg 1

OKLAHOMA BOY VISITS PARENTS HERE - G.A. CHILDRESS and family have returned to their home in Porter, Oklahoma after visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs J.Y. CHILDRESS at Hill Creek and her parents and relatives at Austin. Mr CHILDRESS has lived in Wagoner county Oklahoma five years and has become a big farmer and truck grower of that county. He has shipped 10,000 bushel potatoes, harvested 1000 bushels onions and is making 2000 bushels corn this year. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Aug 22, 1930, pg 2

TUCKER Mt - Will GORDON of England visited his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Alonzo FREEMAN, Friday. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 2, 1930, pg 5

BALD KNOB - Lillian and Drucilla LAY spent Sunday night at Cedar Creek with their grandmother. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 5, 1930, pg 3

Mr and Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN and children spent Sunday with Mrs SCROGGIN's parents, Mr and Mrs L.D. STOVER, at Hill Creek. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 23, 1930, pg 3 & 5

James BEAVERS and family of Center Ridge were Morrilton visitors Monday. Mr and Mrs BEAVERS will teach at the Hill Creek school this year.

W.C. SCROGGIN of Damascus and son Paul of Little Rock accompanied by the latters children, Pauline and Jack, Mr T.W. SCROGGIN of Damascus were guests of T.C. SCROGGIN and family, 407 Green St Sunday. Mrs T.W. SCROGGIN, mother of T.C. and W.C. SCROGGIN remained for an extended visit.

J.L. GORDON and daughter, Helen visited relatives of Shirley, September 9.

BALD KNOB - Mr and Mrs William McInturff and children spent Sunday at Plumerville with her brother, Mr Bud HUIE. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 26, 1930, pg 2

TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent

Everybody is trying to gather what little crop of cotton they have. We are having plenty of rain now. The late pastures are looking nice. People who planted late gardens and turnip patches are proud to see the rain.

Mr and Mrs CHAMBERS have arrived from Booneville where she has been the past two years.

T.S. TUCKER and son-in-law N.H. MAXWELL did business in Morrilton Saturday.

G.B. MORROW and I.N. SKIPPER were in Morrilton Saturday.

Mr and Mrs D.A. FREEMAN did shopping in Morrilton Saturday.

Mrs Tom WALKER and daughter Mrs Grover HARRIS and little son Wesley Eugene visited Mrs Lillie CRABTREE Monday.

Our bus driver, J.C. CRABTREE returned from Ft Smith Friday with our bus. Our children are glad to get in school and we are proud to have them start. We wish to thank P.M. ATKINSON, of Solgohachia who carried them in his truck to school the three days before our bus was finished.

Our singing and Sunday School was well attended Sunday. There were lots of out of the settlement visitors. We welcome them to come again. We surely did enjoy the good singing.

Christian endeavor was well attended Sunday night. Several visitors were present. Everybody is welcome to attend. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Oct 23, 1930, pg 7

TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent

Hello Folks, here I am after being absent for two weeks, how is everybody?

Health is very good at this place. Everybody is busy picking cotton. The farmers are through gathering corn.

Mr and Mrs J.C. CRABTREE and Mrs B.A. TUCKER and daughter Mrs Susie FREEMAN did shopping in Morrilton Saturday.

I.N. SKIPPER sold cotton in Morrilton Saturday.

Miss Mabel MORROW has been ill, but is able to be up again.

Elmer KOONCE visited Alzo FREEMAN Sunday morning.

M.G. GRAY and two sons Morris and Malvern G. visited Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN Sunday morning.

Charles TUCKER of Wynne visited his grandparents, mr and Mrs T.S. TUCKER the past week. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Nov 13, 1930, pg 6

TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie Freeman, correspondent

We are having some cool weather now.

W.I. MAY has been ill with the flu but is slowly improving now.

N.H. MAXWELL was in Morrilton Saturday.

Alzo FREEMAN visited Elmer KOONCE Sunday afternoon.

Mr and Mrs I.N. SKIPPER visited Mr and Mrs N.H. MAXWELL Sunday.

Mr and Mrs T.S. TUCKER and mother, Mrs Martha BURNS also visited at N.H. MAXWELL's Sunday.

Mr and Mrs Ebb HUDDLESTON of Cypressville was on the Mountain Sunday.

Tom and Carl RHODEN of Cypressville was on the mountain Sunday.

Miss Mabel MORROW visited Misses Cleo and Cloia MOORE Sunday.

M.G. GRAY and family visited Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN and family Sunday afternoon.

Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER and Mr and Mrs J.C. CRABTREE attended church at Pleasant Springs Sunday and was the dinner guests of their grandson and nephew and wife, Mr and Mrs Lester WILLIAMS.

Mr and Mrs S.O. TUCKER and family of Camden visited their father and mother, Mr and Mrs T.S. TUCKER Monday night.

Perry BISHOP of Bird Town was in our midst Sunday.

T.S. TUCKER butchered a nice fat hog Monday.

G.B. MORROW, D.A. FREEMAN, I.N. SKIPPER and Mr HUTCHISON, N.D. MAXWELL cut wood one half day for W.I. MAY, who has been ill with the flu.

Mrs Mary WRIGHT of Bird Town is visiting friends and relatives on the mountain for a few days.

Our Sunday School is still prgressing nicely with a full attendance and we always have several vistors.

Our Christian Endeavor is still growning. We have several new members. Come on folks we will do some real work yet. --Contributed by Sharon Smith

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Nov 30, 1930, pg 6

FIRST SERVICES of BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH HELD SUN.

The first services of the Bethel Baptist church organized Friday night following a revival meeting held by Rev G.E. JONES of Wooster were held Sunday. The Sunday School was organized Sunday morning with 56 in attendance.

The church membership as organized was 23 and Rev JONES called as pastor. Other officials of the church are: Clerk, Miss Sammie AUTREY; Treasurer, Mrs Mabel HILL; Sunday School superintendent, E.D. EDWARDS, Sunday School secretry, Lonnie GORDON.

The Bethel church has secured the services of the Nazarene church on Morrill street as a place of worship. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Dec 11, 1930, pg 3

Chamber of Commerce Selects Miss Perkins

Miss Vivian PERKINS, daughter of Mrs Maud PERKINS, 110 W. Church has been selected to represent the chamber of commerce from this city at the opening of the Carpenter Dam in Hot Springs, which will be opened with a hugh celebration in the vapor city next Wednesday, December 17. The queen of the ceremonies is to be selected from the Senior Class of the Hot Springs high-school, and her maids are selected from the senior class of the high school from cities and towns invited. The friends of Miss PERKINS, are glad that she has been chosen to represent this city. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Dec 18, 1930, pg 4 & 8

England Ark

Dearest Santa Clause:

Am a little girl five years old and live at Coy. I have been a good little girl this year and say "thank you", "yes mam" and "yes sir" and please don't forget me Xmas and bring me another doll, doll bugggy and doll clothes, also a ball as my little dogs, Rats and Bugs tore mine up. Also bring me some oranges, apples and candy and nuts. And Santa, don't forget my little nephew, Bobby TUCKER and bring him a big red ball and bring my little niece Mickey TUCKER a doll and doll buggy and my other little niece Gent Juanita HURST a little rattle and Santa don't forget my little friend, Lindel GORDON and bring him a trycicle to ride, and a big red ball. Now don't forget me Xmas. Your little girl, Nomae Lee KRISELL

TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent

Guess all the dear little children are looking for Santa. Well children here's hoping he comes with a well filled sleigh and a big snow to come in.

Jack MAHEW of Portland has been visiting at this place the past week.

Mrs Ella TILLEY of Cleveland has been visiting her sister, Mrs F.S. TUCKER this week.

Mr and Mrs Floy WILLIAMS and children spent Saturday night and Sunday with their aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER.

Mr and Mrs M.G. GRAY and children of Birdtown visited their parents, Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER Sunday.

Mrs Mary MAY visited Mrs Susie FREEMAN Monday afternoon.

Miss Mable MORROW visited Misses Cleo and Cloia MOORE Wednesday night.

I.N. SKIPPER and son H.C. visited Mr and Mrs John ADAMS of Prairie Grove Sunday.

Miss Dovia WILLIAMS of Hugo Okla has been visiting relatives at this place.

Alzo FREEMAN visited Mr and Mrs J.C. CRABTREE awhile Monday night.

Mr and Mrs Tom WALKER and family visited Mr and Mrs Elmer KOONCE and family Sunday.

Floyd MORROW of Birdtown took supper with D.A. FREEMAN Sunday night.

G.B. MORROW and family visited T.B. MORROW and family at Birdtown Sunday.

Miss Agatha MAXWELL and brother Carl TUCKER visited their grandmother, Mrs Mary MAXWELL of Lanty Saturday night and Sunday.

N.H. MAXWELL and little son, Bobbie Eugene, visited Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN Saturday evening.

Our Sunday School is still progressing. We have good attendance every Sunday and also good interest. Everyone come.

Our Christian endeavor is also still progressing. We have large attendance and good interest. Everybody invited to attend.

Everybody remember our meeting which starts the 3rd Sunday in December. We will have with us the Rev Henry ALFORD and his father, Rev Jim ALFORD. Everyone is invited to come and help us enjoy some real good old fashioned religious services. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jan 1, 1931, pg 8
TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent
Christmas is over and while being not so busy as most Christmas' usually are everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Old Santa visited most all the little children and left them things to gladden their litte hearts.
Mrs Lou MAY is visiting her brother, Mr and Mrs J.C. CRABTREE. She has been very ill but is slowly improving now.
Miss Mable MORROW spent Friday night with Miss Opal HEIGEL of Middleton. She was accompanied home by Miss Opal who spent Saturday night and Sunday with her.
T.B. MORROW and son, John Dale, spent Sunday afternoon with G.B. MORROW and family.
Mrs Alta ADAMS and children of England motored up and spent the Xmas holidays with friends and relatives at this place.
Misses Mable MORROW and Ciola MOORE visited with Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN and family awhile Thursday night.
Misses Dovia WILLIAMS who have been visiting here has returned to her home at Hugo Okla.
Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN took dinner with their mother and father, Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER, Xmas day.
Mr and Mrs Noah MAXWELL visited Mrs Mary MAXWELL Sunday. Mrs MAXWELL returned home with them.
Homer RHODES and Uncle Dock SPENCE was on the Mountain Sunday.
Mrs B.A. TUCKER visited her daughter, Mrs M.G. GRAY of Bird Town Saturday.
Misses Abbie and Eunice BOSTAIN of Portland have been visiting Misses Cleo and Cloia MOORE.
Orvelle BRICE took dinner Xmas day with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs George MOORE.
Mrs Marvin ETHERIDGE and Miss Mildred RAINBOLT visited Mrs Susie FREEMAN Friday afternoon.
Alzo FREEMAN caught a nice fat possum Friday morning, also caught a chicken hawk in one of his traps. We hope he catches all the hawks her as they are plentiful.
Jack MAHEW of Portland is visiting here.
Harmon CHISM and family of Ragsdale Moutain visited Elmer KOONCE and family Sunday.
Our meeting was a great success. We had several good sermons and good interest and attendance. Rev Henry ALFORD filled his regular appointment and held services till Tuesday night and returned.
Mrs Arthur McCLAREN of England is the guest of her brother, Amos HUETT.

SPRINGFIELD - Miss Naomi McCASKLE, correspondent
Mr and Mrs Dave TATE and children of Lonoke are visiting relatives at this place.
Mr and Mrs Ernest KELLER and children of Conway visited relatives here Sunday. They were accompanied home by Mr and Mrs David JONES who will visit at their home.
Mr and Mrs Brose FOWLKES and daughter of Hammondsville left Saturday after a few days visit with Mrs FOWLKE's parents, Mr and Mrs R.L. DUGGAR. They were accompanied home by Miss Eva DUGGAR who teaches in the Red Hill School.
Mrs Arthur McCLAREN of England is the guest of her brother, Amos HUETT.
Miss Lula McCLAREN, who is attending the Arkansas Teachers College, left Sunday for Conway after a brief visit with home folks.
Miss Lucille NORWOOD returned to Lanty Sunday after a week's visit with home folks.
Mr and Mrs Faber TYLER returned Sunday after spending the holidays with relatives at Greenbrier and Damascus.
Mr and Mrs Joe SEBAIN and children are visiting relatives at Plumerville.
Rev RUSSELL of Plumerville filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday morning.
Mrs L.L. LEE and son, Clen of Morrilton visited relatives here Friday.
Mrs Tean BROWNING and daughters, returned home last Friday after a visit with relatives at Erick, Okla.
Oscar McCLAREN and family of Dumas visited relatives here a few days last week.
Mr and Mrs Walter DUNCAN and children visited Mrs DUNCAN's parents, Mr and Mrs J.H. HOUSTON, of Atkins Christmas day.
Mrs L. COTHERN and daughter, Nell, of Morrilton spent last Friday with Mrs Harry BURNS. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jan 8, 1931, pg 8
TUCKER MOUNTAIN
Ralph TUCKER, of Camden has been visiting his grandparents, Mr and Mrs T.S. TUCKER.
Will GORDON of England took dinner with his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN New Year's day.
Mrs T.S. TUCKER spent New Year's day with her daughter, Mrs Noah MAXWELL. Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jan 22, 1931, pg 7
Mrs Haynes BRINGLE and baby of Russellville, spent Tuesday here with friends.
Mr and Mrs Houston AUSTIN came from Paris and spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs F.H. AUSTIN, 205 Cross St.
Mrs R.D. HAMM of Russellville spent Sunday here the guest of her niece, Mrs C.M. FARISH and Mr FARISH, 311 N. Morrill.
Miss Dorothy FLOWERS of Little Rock spent the weekend here the guest of her cousin, Miss Vivian PERKINS, 110 W. Church.
Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas left Wednesday for their home in Cromwell, Okla, after a visit with Mrs THOMAS' mother, Mr S.E. COLE, 305 S. West.
Mr and Mrs A.V. ORMOND, 509 Oak St., are the parents of a daughter, Ella Ann, born to them Saturday morning at St Anthony's hospital.
Carroll D. SMITH came up from Little Rock and spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs J.A. THOMPSON, 401 W. Valley. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jan 29, 1931, pg 2
TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent
We have been having some pretty warm weather the past few days. Health is still progressing.
S.O. TUCKER of Camden visited his parents, Mr and Mrs T.S. TUCKER the past week.
Mr and Mrs Ben H. TUCKER of Marianna visited Mr TUCKER's parents, Mr and Mrs T.S. TUCKER Friday and Saturday.
Mr and Mrs J.C. CRABTREE and mother, Mrs B.A. TUCKER attended church at Pleasant Springs Sunday.
Misses Cleo and Cloia MOORE and Mabel MORROW and Agatha MAXWELL all attended church at Pleasant Springs Saturday night.
Jim MORROW of Birdtown spent Saturday night with Eugene CHAMBERS.
Mrs Maud CHAMBERS and son Eugene visited Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN awhile Friday night.
Mr and Mrs W. GIBSON of Round Mountain visited Mr and Mrs Tom WALKER Sunday.
Jimmie SUTTON of Paris, visited friends and relatives at this place Sunday.
B.A. TUCKER took dinner with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN Sunday.
Mrs Susie FREEMAN visited her mother, Mrs B.A. TUCKER Monday morning.
Mrs Luther MAXWELL and sister, Miss Katie visited their mother, Mrs Mary MAXWELL Friday, who has been visiting her daughter-in-law Mrs Nettie MAXWELL for the past two weeks. They returned home Friday afternoon and Mrs MAXWELL returned with them.
C.F. WOODWARD of Mayflower visited his nephew and family, Mr and Mrs Alzo FREEMAN Monday.
Mr and Mrs I.N. SKIPPER and family visited Mrs SKIPPER's sister and family, Mr and Mrs J.W. DUETTE of Mayflower settlement Saturday night and Sunday.
Sunday School was pretty well attended Sunday. We did not have a full attendance, as some was absent visiting other places. We hope to have a full attendance Sunday.
Our program for Christian Endeavor was good Sunday night. Our attendance was also good. We elected new officers who are as follows: N.H. MAXWELL, president; I.N. SKIPPER, vice-president; Miss Cloia MOORE, secretary and Eugene CHAMBERS, Treasurer. Now folks let us all strive and pray that we may do our very best in this work. Everybody is welcome to join us. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Feb 5, 1931, pg 7
PORTLAND - Gladys RAINWATER, correspondent
We are still having some pretty weather. Everybody is busy getting their land ready for planting.
Mrs M EVANS of this place spent Sunday with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr and Mrs Floyd EVANS of Bald Knob.
Miss Reva RAINWATER was taken to the hospital Saturday evening. She was operated on for appendicitis.
Jack MAYHUE of Bald Knob spent Sunday night with his mother, Mrs M. EVANS.
Eunis BOSTIAN spent Saturday night with Estelle BROWN.
Vina ROBERTS spent Saturday with Nona MAYHUE.
Leonard EVANS, Edward MILLER, William Charles BANE and Charles RIDDICK were visitors at this place Sunday.
Orville EVANS of Perryville spent Saturday night and Sunday with his folks.
Minous EVANS was taken to the hospital Monday where she will be operated on for appendicitis.
Bessie CATES was the supper guest of Ila DAVIS Sunday night.
Mrs PARKER spent Monday evening with Mrs Will BASTIAL.
Everybody enjoyed the singing Sunday night at Mr JENKINS. --Contributed by Sharon Smith

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Feb 12, 1931, pg 6
Mrs Mayo GORDON accompanied by her sister, Miss Fayzola COLEMAN spent Saturday in Little Rock. Mrs GORDON left this week for Excelsior Springs MO, where she will undergo medical treatment. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democraat newspaper, Apr 16, 1931, pg 1
In Senior Play - Miss Vivian PERKINS, daughter of Mrs Maud PERKINS, who will play the leading role in "Much Ado About Betty" three act comedy to be presented by the senior class of the Morrilton High School. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Apr 16, 1931, pg 6
SPRINGFIELD - Miss Daisy COMBS, correspondent
Miss Lula McCLAREN who is attending the Arkansas State Teachers College at Conway visited her parents this weekend.
Rev Cyril BISHOP of Sheridan preached at the Baptist church Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Viola WILSON left last week for Atkins where she will work.
Cecil DANCER who is working at Pine Bluff spent the weekend with his family.
Misses Julia and Augusta JONES of Petit Jean Mountain spent last Thursday night with friends at this place. They were accommpanied home by Miss Catherine COMBS who spent the weekend with them.
Hilary HARPER and Doyle KELLAR made a business trip to Little Rock Saturday.
Quite a number of people from this place attended the funeral of Mrs Jeff DUGGAR at Hill Creek Saturday.
Quite a number of the members of the P.T.A. attended the District meeting at Conway last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Amos HUETT, Mr and Mrs Tean BROWNING and children spent Sunday with Mr HUETT's sister, Mrs Arthur McCLAREN of England.
Bob WADE who is working at Ft Smith spent the weekend with home folks.
Joe FAULK and family formerly of Hill Creek have moved into this community.
Mr and Mrs Sherman HILL, Mr and Mrs AUSTIN of Morrilton accompanied by Miss Elizabeth ANTHONY of Atkins spent Sunday afternoon at this place visiting with friends.
Mrs Lela DEAVERS and baby of Plumerville are spending the week with Mrs DEAVER's mother, Mrs R.L. DOUGLAS who is ill.
Mrs Nan McNUTT of San Antonio, Texas is visiting her sons, Bob and Frank. -Contributed by Sharon Smith

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 7, 1931, pg 5
Mr and Mrs A.H. ZILMER went to the Holland community in Faulkner county Sunday, where Mr ZILMER preached the commencement sermon for the graduating class of the Holland Junior High school. Miss Candace SANDERS of this city is a member of the faculty at the Holland school.
Miss Bryce LEIGH returned home Sunday from a weekend visit in Little Rock where she was a guest of Miss Katherine RAINWATER. Miss RAINWATER, accompanied by a friend, Hadden HUMPHREYS, accompanied Miss LEIGH home, returning that afternoon.
Rev F.A. SCHWAB, pastor of Sacred Heart church, went to Little Rock Wednesday where he will take part in the silver jubilee celebration honoring the 25th anniversary of the beginning of service in Arkansas of Bishop John B. MORRIS.
Miss Vivian PERKINS has returned from Little Rock where she has been for several days visiting her father, I.C. PERKINS. Mr PERKINS who has been teaching in an Episcopal school near Nashville, Tenn, came to Little Rock to meet his daughter.
J.C. DUGGAR, until recently a member of the Little Rock police force, who is a former resident of this city passed through here Tuesday afternoon, en route to Kansas City, Kans, where he has a position with the Jacob Dole Packing Co. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 14, 1931, pg 5
Miss Ova JAMES who has been a guest of the O'NEAL family, 111 N. Morrill, left Friday for a visit in Tulsa Okla, before returning to her home in Dallas, Texas.
Mrs T.W. SCROGGIN, who has been with relatives at Damascus, arrived Thursday for an extended visit with her son, T.C. SCROGGIN, and family, 407 E. Green.
R.P. McREYNOLDS came down from Atkins and spent the weekend here with relatives and friends. Ira SKIPPER of Lanty, was a business visitor here Friday. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, May 14, 1931, pg 7
SARDIS - Ruby Lee CARTER, correspondent
All of the farmers would enjoy some more of the warm sunshiney days.
Mr and Mrs C.B. GREENE and daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Louise of Levy spent Sunday with Mrs GREENE's parents, Mr and Mrs E.T. PARETTE.
Mrs Mabel McFARLAND and Mrs Herman ELLIS of Morrilton spent Thursday with Mrs Sam SCOTT.
Quite a few from here attended the baptising at Plumerville Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Virgil ATKINSON took dinner with his parents, Mr and Mrs J.W. ATKINSON, of Hannaford. Mr and Mrs Teine WILLIAMS, from Mayflower, Mr and Mrs Ed JOHNSON and children, Mr and Mrs Elmer LITTTON and family, Mr and Mrs Lonnie GORDON and son of Morrilton and Claude Van ECHAUTE of this place were also dinner guests of Mr and Mrs ATKINSON. Mrs Williams and Mr LITTLETON, a brother and sister of Mrs ATKINSON.
Mr and Mrs Sam SCOTT had as their guests Sunday, Mrs Olive MASSEY and daughter, Mr and Mrs ANDERSON of Little Rock, Mr and Mrs B.C. LAW of Plainview, Mrs Arthur WATSON and son Lewis of Morrilton, Mesdames MASSEY, ANDERSON, LAW, WATSON are daughters of Mr Scott.
The better home program will be Thursday night May 21.
Singing was enjoyed by a large crowd Sunday night.
Mrs Bess POWELL and sons of Little Rock spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs Sam SCOTT.
Miss Sybil COOK of Oak Grove is helping Mrs Sam SCOTT pick berries. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Jun 4, 1931, pg 2
HILL CREEK - Mattie TRAFFORD, correspondent
Well we are back again after missing last week.
A large number of people worked at the cemetery Saturday cleaning and decorating the graves.
The B.Y.P.U. took a program to Formosa Sunday night and a nice time was enjoyed by all. We find the people at Formosa a very courteous people.
Miss Adell LINDSEY left the 24th of May for Coweta, Oklahoma, to visit her cousin Granville ChILDRESS.
Mr and Mrs S.J. McCUIN celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary Thursday night. A large crowd attended and a nice time was enjoyed by all.
T.J. FARRIS, a former singing teacher at this place, stopped over Saturday night and sang at the Baptist Church. He with Mr PORTER were enroute to Russellville to attend an all day singing.
Mr and Mrs Sherman TAYLOR of Plumerville attended singing at this place Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Jim NORWOOD and family attended the fifth Sunday singing at Mallettwon Sunday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Henry COOPER of Tulsa Okla are visiting relatives and friends here and at Lone Star.
Rev Claude JENKINS of Formosa will fill his appointment at the Baptist church Saturday night. Everybody remember the all day singing at this place Sunday. Everybody is invited to be here.

TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent
Everybody is busy in their crops. Cotton chopping will soon begin.
Mrs Lou MAY is ill.
Mrs Mary MAY is much improved at this writing.
J.C. CRABTREE was in Morrilton Monday.
G.B. MORROW and I.N. SKIPPER made a business trip in Morrilton Tuesday.
Mrs Tom WALKER visited Mrs Lou MAY who is ill, Sunday.
Quite a crowd of our people attended the Baptist association at Pleasant Springs Saturday.
Master Don FREEMAN spent Sunday night with his grandparents, Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER.
Mrs Willie MAY and mother, Mrs M.C. HUTCHISON visited Mrs Lou MAY Sunday afternoon.
Misses Cleo and Cloia MOORE visited their aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Elmer RHODES at Cypressville Sunday. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Aug 13, 1931, pg 7
T.C. SCROGGIN and family visited Mrs SCROGGIN's parents, Mr and Mrs L.D. STOVER at Hill Creek Sunday afternoon.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Aug 20, 1931, pg 3
Given Afternoon Party By Hostess Thursday
Miss Maxine TOLL, of Little Rock, was honor guest Thursday afternoon when Miss Elsie SCROGGIN was hostess for a number of young ladies at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN, 407 E. Green.
Mrs Mayo GORDON Gives Dinner
Mrs Maud GORDON-PERKINS was honor guest at twelve o'clock dinner given Sunday by her sister-in-law, Mrs Mayo GORDON and Mr GORDON at their home, 404 W. Church. The occasion was the birthday of Mrs PERKINS. Guests were Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON, Mr and Mrs Johnny VALENTINE, of this city, and Plunkett GORDON who is here visiting his grandparents, Mr and Mrs GORDON from Little Rock.
Mrs VELENTINE Hostess For Club and Guests
Lovely garden flowers were used about the rooms and three tables were arranged for players when Mrs Johnny VALENTINE was hostess for her two table bridge club, with a table for guests at the home of her grandmother, Mrs L. GORDON, 110 W. Church Friday afternoon. A color scheme of green and white was carried out and high score club prize was won by Miss Katherine PRESLEY, while Miss Dorothy PRESLEY received high guest prize.
At the close of the games a salad plate was served and those present were Misses Katherine PRESLEY, Katherine BLAIR, "Tige" MERRITT, Fay MOSLEY, Lillian CLEVELAND, Mary Katherine IRVING and Bryce LEIGH, club members; Misses Mary and Josephine DOWDLE, Dorothy PRESLEY and Jenwyldean MASSEY and Miss Wilma CASE, Little Rock, as guests.

Morrilton Democrat, Aug 20, 1931, pg 7
Plunkett GORDON of Little Rock is here visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs L. GORDON, 110 W. Church and his uncle, Mayo GORDON, and Mrs GORDON, 404 W. Church.
Earl HODGE, who was formerly rural carrier at Cleveland, but who was transferred to the post office in Dalls, Texas several months ago, spent a few days the past week here. Mr HODGE returned Tuesday to Texas accompanied by his wife and children who will make their home there.
Mr and Mrs Alec DEATON and little son, Billy Jean, spent the week end in Biscoe, where they visited the family of J.A. NICKLES. From Biscoe, they went to England where they visited friends.
Miss Ruth ADAMS has returned from Dallas, Texas, where she has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Edward WRIGHT.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 3, 1931, pg 5
Mr and Mrs Ed GORDON and sons, Edward and Nathan, accompanied by Mrs Maude PERKINS and Jim LUCAS left Wednesday for Columbia Tenn, where Edward and Nathan will enter the Columbia Military school. Enroute they will visit friends in Memphis Tenn.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 10, 1931, pg 5
Mr and Mrs L.D. STOVER accompanied by Mr STOVER's sister, Mrs J.M. RHODES, of Hill Creek, spent the first of the week here with the family of Mr and Mrs T.C. SCROGGIN, 407 Green. Mrs SCROGGIN is a daughter of Mr and Mrs STOVER.

Morrilton Democrat, Sep 10, 1931, pg 7,
TUCKER MOUNTAIN
Mrs B.A. TUCKER visited her daughter, Mrs Susie FREEMAN Sunday morning.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Sep 17, 1931, pg 2
TUCKER MOUNTAIN - Mrs Susie FREEMAN, correspondent
We are having some very warm weather. We need a good rain to cool the air. Cotton picking will soon be the vogue here. The crops in this locality are very prolific.
Mr and Mrs J.C. CRABTREE will move this week to Birdtown. We regret to see them go but wish them much pleasure in their new home.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Oct 8, 1931, Pg 8
Tucker Mt - Mrs Susie FREEMAN and son visited her parents, Mr and Mrs B.A. TUCKER Saturday.
Mrs Lillie CRABTREE of Birdtown visited her mother, Mrs B.A. TUCKER Saturday.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Nov 19, 1931, pg 5
Mrs Maud PERKINS spent the weekend in Little Rock where she was a guest of the family of her brother, Luther GORDON Jr and with friends.

Morrilton Democrat newspaper, Dec 24, 1931, pg 5
Mrs Ed GORDON and Mrs Maud PERKINS returned Friday night from Columbia Tenn where they went after Nathan and Edward GORDON, sons of Mrs GORDON, who have been attending Columbia Military Academy in Columbia.
Mr and Mrs Luther GORDON Jr and son Plunkett, accompanied by Mrs GORDON's sister, Miss Essie PLUNKETT, will spend the holidays here with Mr GORDON's parents, Mr and Mrs L. GORDON Sr and Mrs Maud GORDON-PERKINS, 110 W. Church.

Petit Jean Country Headlight, May 31, 1995
Mrs Imogene FRENCH of Canadian, Texas spent Wednesday night with her daughter, Margaret CANANT, and Pat AMBROSE. She was here for her brother Roy L. BIRD's funeral and will be here with relatives and friends until after the decoration on Sunday.
On Saturday her "mom" Imogene French, Gwen KIRTLEY of Birdtown and Rose HAWKINS, Margaret's sister and husband, Sue and Russel EDWARDS of Dumas, Texas visited.
Her mom spent Saturday night and Sunday night with her and they went to the decoration.
We had a beautiful day for our decoration here at the Kilgore Cemetery. Bro. Leon HILL was the speaker, and the singing was good. Thanks to Mrs Louise STELL for bringing the keyboard which made the singing better.
The cemetery was mowed fresh and when everyone got their graves decorated, it sure looked beautiful.
Decoration Day is one time of the year that we get to see so many friends that we don't see any other time. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.

--Petit Jean Country Headlight, April 26, 1995
The annual fish supper to benefit the Kilgore Cemetery will be held at the communtiy building at Birdtown on Saturday, May 6. The menu is fish or chicken, hush puppies, coleslaw, baked beans, french fries, dessert and drink. Prices are adults $6; ages 6-12, $3. Children under 6 eat free. This is an all-you-can-eat and takeout plates will be available. --Contributed by Sharon Smith.