Looking Back

(Editor’s Note: This column looking back at St. Francis County’s history is featured each Friday on this Lifestyles page along with the week’s History Photo. The items included in this column were printed in previous editions of the TimesHerald.)

May 1926

Big Times In YocanaEverybody invited to Yocana schoolhouse, Thursday night, May 20th. School closing program, pies, cakes, boxes, and good old Brunswick stew galore. Also good drinks. Elmer Schmitt, one of Monroe County's successful teachers, is bringing a play from Hillman, Ark., here. It's an old Spanish play, with costumes from Memphis. A real treat. Don't miss it! It's free. Also their famous male quartette will sing for us. Poppy music throughout the evening. Come, let'a be merry.

Bridge Party-On Saturday afternoon, May 8, Mrs. Louis Haven entertained eleven tables of bridge in honor of Miss Celeste Tarver, whose marriage will be solemnized in Hernando, Міss., on May 19th. For the occasion the spacious rooms were beautifully decorated with pink and white roses. The color scheme was further carried out by serving an ice course with cakes decorated with pick, lavender and white sweet peas. High score prize, a large pink wax water lily, was won by Miss Elizabeth Hoshall, and low score prize, a pink and lavender wax cosmos, went to Mrs. Lorine Hartman, of Heth while the honoree was presented with beautiful lingerie. The head table, at which the honoree was placed, was decorated with a doll dressed as a bride, and Miss Tarver's chair was tied a shower banquet of orange blossoms. The favors for each were tiny golden slippers. Those holding high scores at each table were presented with a lovely corsage of pink, white and lavender sweet peas, the lucky ones being: Mesdames Jno. Gatling, W.W. Campbell, Lindsey Bridgforth, Sam Dowlen, Leo Grobmyer, Jas. R. McRolfe, A. Elizabeth Sweet and Christine Sulcer. The hostess was assisted by her mother, Mrs. C. C Fogg: grandmother, Mrs. Tarver: and sister, Mrs. А. Fork: Mrs. Gus Sweet and Mrs.E. K. Fogg.

Current Comment-(By Colonel Landvoigt) Rum running is on the wane. Home brewing is furnishing more than a plenty. Mexico either has enough of religion or don't appreciate it. "Wet or dry" is cutting no figure in St Francis politics. The next air voyage of discovery will or ought to be President Island below Memphis and the site of the Ancient city of Forrest City. Uncle Sam has profited as much in the discovery of the North Pole as he did in the World War. The C. of C. is still hammering away with suggestions. Some of them will materialize, after a while, we hope. Our golf course is getting in good shape and members are knocking the balls about like experts. We can look for a golf tournament this summer. Fishing continues good, und fishermen are regaining their former place in the Ananias Club. A dog kennel is established at Shady Rest. More work for the game warden. Old Confederate soldiers are passing away, yet the U. B. C's never mention them in their deliberations. An iron cross on the mound which cover them seem to be sufficient.Instead of discussing dead issues a visit to the sick and a memorial when they pass away would be more appropriate. Try it, ladies, and the pleasure of knowing you have gained mark in Heaven will repay you. The ranks of old Confederate Soldiers is fast diminishing. In St. Francis County there is less than dozen remaining, and out of the scattered ranks but remained who was physically able to attend the reunion at Birmingham, S. W. Fisher aged 86, left Monday to march to the tune of "Dixie." Full of energy he reminded one of a school boy on his way to a frolic. The old man was full of anticipation of meeting some of his old comrades, not dreaming that in sixty years past since the unpleasantness death had not been idle. In a few years nothing will be left but memory.

ELITE CAFE-The Elite Cafe, C. P. Muller proprietor is keeping pace with the growth and prosperity of the city. One of the recent improvements contracted for by Mr. Muller is to be installed during the next day or so, the Frigidaire cooling system, now being adopted by leading restaurants, hotels and refreshment stands everywhere. The Frigidaire system mechanically cools the refrigerator, and keeps so, and is a great convenience. The Cafe is undergoing a thorough overhauling, the interior walls being freshened, new linoleum has been laid, and every effort in being put forth to continue to merit the splendid patronage accorded in past years. The Elite Cafe has long been favorite eating place in Forrest City and enjoys an enviable reputation with the traveling public. Mr. Muller and his efficient assistants strive to rive the best service possible. They note with much satisfaction that many of their customers have been with them from the time Mr. Muller entered the business seven years ago, and that autoists from other states frequently tell them that other travelers have directed them to the Elite Cafe. If you are already a customer you know that your patronage is appreciated, if not a customer Mr. Muller Invites you to become one.

Heth News-The Heth school of 1925-26 has been a very successful one. The pupils have done many interesting things this year and should they keep up the progress they have been making our school in the future will be one of the foremost in St. Francis county. To start with, we have four of the grandest teachers Heth school has over known, and to these teachers we owe our gratitude and respect. It was through them that we passed the teacher's examination at Forrest City this spring, and we fully appreciate the way they have stood by us. These wonderful teachers with the help of the S. I. A., made it possible for the Heth children to have something to exercise their minds and bodies during the recess and noon periods. First, they made a giant stride, which few schools are able to have, and later there appeared a thirty five foot slide. There is probably no other slide in St. Francis county of its size and length. Heth school also has a wonderful library. They owe this principal, Mr. Franklin, who made it possible for them to posses such books and literature. It was through the foresight and the generosity of our school directors that we added to our school the science department, which has been very beneficial for both the school and pupils in that it gives the school a future rating with the State department of Education and the pupils can get credit for work done in the department. They also have an S.I.A. which has been a wonderful help in the progress of Heth school.***Heth can truly say they had a grand basketball team this year both boys and girls. Our girls team was made up of rather small girls, which had never played basketball before. We played several teams and made a good score considering our team.***The State High School inspector visited our school and informed is that we had an excellent school, science equipment and library. We assure you we felt very proud to hear this man of his position say such good things about our school. ***We the pupils of Heth school feel that we should not let the term close without expressing our thanks to our true friends, those who have stood by us and helped us in every way possible. Through this paper we wish to express our thanks and appreciation. First, to Supt. J. M. Wilson, for his frequent visits and wonderful help and advice he gave on every visit. Second, to our school directors, through whose generosity we were able to add to our school the things that make a real school. Third, to the ladies of the S. I.A., who toiled earnestly and diligently to help the teachers and directors purchase the things we needed so badly. And last, but not least, we thank our noble teachers, who made possible for the school to be what it is. We invite the people of the County to visit our school and watch us grow. Written at the request of the pupils of Heth school.

Locals-Col and Mrs. N. N. Snyder were visitors in Little Rock, last week.***Capt. and Mrs. E. R. Payne were visitors in Little Rock last week.***Jack F. Lyon, of Little Rock, spent the week end here with friends.***Mrs. H. K. Becker returned Monday night from a short visit in Memphis. ***C. C. Perry and T.J. Aycock spent Sunday in Hazen with relatives. ***G.V. McCleskey was a visitor in Memphis, the first part of the week.***Mr. and Mrs. Joe Myers, of Little Rock, spent Sunday here with relatives. ***Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Turner of Pine Tree were visitors in the city Monday.***Miss Mildred Cargill had as her weekend guest, Jack Johnston, of Memphis.***Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Sherman of Palestine were visitors in Forrest City, Monday.***Mrs. А.B. Nimmocks and Mrs. T.J. Aycock were visitors in Memphis, Monday. ***Mr. and Mrs. P. Muller were visitors in Memphis, Thursday and Friday of last week.***Mr. Jno. Cargill is visiting in Memphis this week with her sister, Mrs. Jno. Mosby.***Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hammond had as their weekend guest, Mrs. Homer McLain of Oxford, Miss.***Mrs. Heber Hughes and Mrs. Jesse Hughes, of Haynes, were visitors in the city, Saturday.***Chas. L, Platt and R.H. Dunaway spent Sunday in Goodwin.***Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh, Jr., Tuesday, a baby boy. ***Miss Cincinnati Stewart was a visitor in Memphis last week.***Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher and son, were Sunday visitors in Memphis. ***Mr. and Mrs.G. Taylor and son spent Sunday in Memphis. ***0.N. Harkey of Plain View, is visiting in the city with friends.***Howard Bevan, of Memphis is visiting his mother, Мrs. Litton.***Mrs. Lettie Bibbs, of Memphis, is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. T.J. Fitzhugh, Jr.***R. C. McNeil of Round Pond, was a business visitor in Forrest City,Wednesday.***Mrs. W. R. Nail and son, Edward, of Pine Tree, were visitors in the city, Wednesday.***BUY BUNTE'S PURE STICK CANDY FOR THE CHILDREN. S. SHIELDS & CO.***Rev. Myron Lewis Morley has accepted invitation to deliver the baccalaureate sermon in Wynne Sunday morning for the Wynne High School.***Rev. Arthur Scott left a few days ago for Houston, Texas, to visit for the next few weeks with his mother.