searcy ar: Perfect example 1952 photo young folks. Searcy AR High School yearbook
- 09/28/26 04:30 AM
Check this out.
It is such a good example of dress and behavior in the early 50s at high schools probably all across the country. This one was from a yearbook of Searcy AR High School in 1952. Check out the saddle shoes and folded bobby socks, skirt and sweater outfit and probably a little scarf around her neck. The boy, of course, had his blue jeans rolled up and the shoes look like lace-up oxfords. (Correct me if I am wrong on that, Man Sleuths!) And they are getting a coke from the machine. They probably had to insert a nickel … (5 comments)
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searcy ar: OLD! Very old eyeglasses case. Dr. J. L. Jones, Searcy AR
- 09/14/26 12:39 PM
Found! Extremely old eyeglasses and case with the doctors name on the case. It reads that he was an Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat physician in Searcy AR. Searcy has this fantastic history book written by Raymond Lee Muncy in 1976 that we always search.
Muncy's book tells us that John L. Jones was a general practitioner but may qualify for Searcy's first specialist since he was noted for his treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat ailments. When he began in 1905 doctors at the time were noted for making house calls. There were no hospitals or clinics in Searcy at … (3 comments)
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searcy ar: The Course at River Oaks. Golf course. Searcy AR 1993. Tee Markers
- 09/03/26 11:32 AM
Found at Carport Sale!
What are these things? Seller responded they were tee markers. I had never seen or heard of a "tee marker."
Question time! I asked several folks about how they were used and I am still not sure but intrigued.
But the interesting thing was their being from our popular golf course at River Oaks Subdivision in Searcy AR. I remember the creation of that fabulous new subdivision around the 1990's and folks were so proud to get a golf course surrounded by beautiful homes. It is all still lovely and there is a little restaurant called The Landing with … (0 comments)
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searcy ar: Sign down. Searcy AR historic Yarnell billboard. Hwy 67 S near airport.
- 08/25/26 08:21 AM
So sad to see historic marker gone.
Here's a picture of how it has looked in the past to welcome folks to Searcy and perhaps brag a little. It dates back to at least the mid 1960s and held a Yarnell's Ice Cream sign and was probably put up by Yarnell's. I have tried to find an older picture of it but have not been successful. Don Thompson, Searcy native and blog super-sleuth, provided this one. It is (or was) located near the airport at the corner of Booth Road and Main Street.
I hope the city will let me try to … (5 comments)
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searcy ar: Unusual? YES! Buy house, get artist-painted wall free! Sheila Parsons.
- 08/20/26 08:02 AM
The house was built in 1969 in Searcy Arkansas and is now for sale. The actual date that this Sheila Parsons painting was done is not known. But it is signed by Parsons and has been saved throughout the years.
Who is Sheila Parsons? A google search (https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-art-council/registry-rosters/arts-on-tour/sheila-parsons) says she is a Conway AR artist and has been a very active artist for years and years. I have a painting that she did hanging on my wall at home and was so amazed to be active in real estate (and in the present owner's buying this house in 2004) and find this … (4 comments)
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searcy ar: When vehicles were smaller. Searcy AR downtown. Arch St. Pope's Piano
- 12/15/25 05:00 AM
Wider Streets, Smaller Vehicles?
Which is it? This old view of West Arch in Searcy AR towntown is very interesting. Folks will remember the businesses, and definitely the one with the Pianos sign. The history is that Mr. Pope could load a piano by himself, no help needed! Wonder if the man on the street was him!
Just a few days ago I put up a blog showing parking meters downtown but I see none here and there is no date on the card but perhaps Searcy Sleuths can tell what year the cars were and determine date. Perhaps they can read the … (6 comments)
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searcy ar: Old vs New look. Once was Jack Price house. Searcy AR. Woodruff Street
- 12/09/25 04:29 AM
Old look. 401 W. Woodruff. Searcy AR. Built 1930. This is an old picture of what is now called the Jack Price house. So who was Jack Price? Some of my friends say he was once sheriff of White County and lived there for a long time. That was sometime back in the 1960s. Searcy Sleuths, if you know more, share it! Meantime, here's the way it looks right now!
It is being restored! I am glad it is not being torn down!!
… (1 comments)
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searcy ar: UNUSUAL! Strange! In Searcy AR! Coke mailbox!! Betcha never saw one!!!
- 10/27/25 02:16 PM
Coco-Cola mailbox holder!
Look closely and see that a coke is also on the mailbox! I had to drive by again, stop the car, and go feel of the coke/post to see if it was made of glass! It wasn't. (Now I need to go back and feel of the small one attached to the mailbox and see if it is glass with half of it on each side of the box. I forgot to feel of it.) The big one was some kind of metal and the red strip had to have been separately made. Upon that last trip I found … (7 comments)
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searcy ar: Rhodes Memorial Field House. Harding College. Searcy AR. 1949
- 10/12/25 08:14 AM
Here's a neat old post card showing a very historic Harding College, now University, building. It was built in 1949 and was a re-purposed WWll airplane hangar! Google told me that. Next is the address side of the card.
It is rather hard to read but says that it had facilities for many sports including roller skating, seating space for 800 spectators and the playing floor was large enough for 3 basketball games to be played at once. It was named for the late B. F. Rhodes, Professor Emeritus of History. The name is now Rhodes-Reaves Field House and below is the … (1 comments)
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searcy ar: What is this!! Fruit from Tree of the Month. Osage Orange. Mayfair!
- 10/06/25 07:39 AM
Strange! Weighs almost 2 pounds! Don't be under the tree when it falls! The tree is shown below. The sign is calling it the Tree of Month in Searcy AR and is located right behind Mayfair Hotel which has just been sold to new owners. The third picture shows parts of my car parked amidst the dropped fruit and shows how big the fruit is and some that has been crushed by traffic. I picked up one and brought it home with me.
Here is what City of Searcy facebook entry says about the tree.
'"This month, the Searcy Tree Board is proud … (7 comments)
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searcy ar: New Shop! Searcy AR! Ivory & Oak. Molly Hale & Amanda Taylor owners.
- 09/22/25 10:59 AM
Lovely new shop at 814 Holmes Rd, Searcy AR. Just head out Hwy 16 North and turn left on Holmes RD, just hehind Sonic, and there you are! Here's the yard sign.
Now I know you have a question. That's a strange name. Here's a closeup of the sign on the front of the building.
So I agree. That's a different name.....tell us about it. Molly answered me and I quote her.
Molly answered me and I quote her. "The meaning behind out sign, Ivory & Oak Design, is more than a name. It is a reflection of our vision and who we are. … (2 comments)
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searcy ar: Over large mail. Big mail box full. Searcy AR. Gifts. Dreamcatcher??!!
- 09/15/25 08:37 AM
A gift (unexpected) for me!
A few days ago https://activerain.com/droplet/Jzv4 I wrote a blog about over-large mail stuffed in mailboxes, at least in mine. Click above to go to the blog and see a picture.
WELL.... Now the largest ever has come. I practically had to pry it out of the box and I wish I had taken a picture of its coming out of the box. Inside my house I put the objects on my table and above is the picture of the contents.
1. A 20" x 18" heavy plastic carrying bag (possiby good for grocery … (1 comments)
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searcy ar: Favorite fun picture, Rodger Duncan, girls, Searcy AR, Good memory
- 08/31/25 07:58 AM
I love this picture! I married the boy years later and he passed away 3 years ago this weekend. All who knew him loved him and miss him. This blog is in his memory.
Here's the original one. https://activerain.com/droplet/7S5b
Look at the little boy standing there strutting his stuff. Never mind that his pants were too big, his shirt a bit small. His smile was large and genuine. One little girl is holding on to him. I think of words to describe him in this picture!
Join me. Over self confident, … (2 comments)
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searcy ar: Searcy AR gifts at Historic Benjamin Clayton Black home. Phoenix Club
- 08/22/25 11:11 AM
This is lovely! As is everything in this Searcy Art Gallery Historic home located at 300 E. Race, Searcy AR.
Gifted by old Phoenix Club heirs is this china cabinet plus desk space.
And this chair that has this plaque on the back of it, shown below. The plaque says ARKANSAS SEARCY 1803 LA PURCHASE EXPOSITION 1903.
So what's the story? Back in 1896 a group of Searcy ladies decided that Searcy needed more culture, like a Cultural Club, and established one that later became the Phoenix Club. They also established the first library in Searcy and met in the building every month. It … (4 comments)
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searcy ar: Buttons! Talk about buttons. Pearl buttons. Arkansas's Button Boom!
- 08/11/25 12:55 PM
Buttons!!
In my blog career we have never talked about buttons. What can you say about buttons? I just read an interesting article about buttons. First Security Bank's weekly email had an article about buttons that I found interesting and had never heard of. Keisha Pittman McKinney wrote about "The Hidden Story of Arkansas's Pearl Button Boom."
In the early 1900's, Arkansas was at the center of a pearl rush and by the mid-century was producing lots of buttons. Soon, Arkansas had button factories that were active. The author gives great detail about the beginning and the progress.
So I thought about my button … (7 comments)
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searcy ar: Drive by...Stop!! Is that another bite the dust! 307 Center. Searcy AR
- 08/09/25 08:21 AM
Looks bad, doesn't it?
I was driving by this old house and noticed the condition of it. Built in 1901, so says the Course House info about it. That means it is about 124 years old! What is going on? Is it another one getting prepared to "bite the dust"? So I hurry home and start my research about it. It sold a few months ago. It had been sitting there empty for years and going down.
I found that it was to be renovated!!!! Hooray to hear that!
So let's continue to drive by and watch its progress and hope for great … (5 comments)
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searcy ar: Mayfair. Historic hotel in Searcy AR. New owner coming. Old pictures.
- 07/30/25 08:00 AM
What's next?
Mayfair Hotel is changing hands. Here are a few of the old pictures and one made today! It is almost 100 years old!
I put this view on a blog a few years ago. 2009 I believe it was. Pull up that blog and see the pictures and read an interesting story about one of its original owners.
click here......... https://activerain.com/droplet/74XQ
And possibly this is the original look in the picture above. Fancy, fancy, and the vehicles reveal the age. No, I don't know what age they were. But some Searcy Sleuth will tell us. BTW, that historic street light … (3 comments)
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searcy ar: Cattails. Good memories. Searcy AR. Surprise Mom. Overgrown ditches.
- 07/24/25 12:18 PM
Cattail Ditch
A few days ago I stopped at a store, opened my car door, stepped out and saw this grown up ditch with what in it!!! Cattails! You often see them while traveling down a road but don't stop. This time I was already stopped! They were very attractive and a few, very few, were reachable from the edge of the ditch.
And then the memories began. The ditches were always too messy for a mom to go in and pick but not for a kid to go in and pick some for mom! The pleasure of having your child hand you … (2 comments)
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searcy ar: Sad memory. Searcy AR. Jr High taken by fire. 1981. Shoplifting. Ruler
- 07/21/25 12:22 PM
Old Junior High
Seems as if I spend a lot of time now going through old saved things. Sometimes the memories are delightful and other times the memories are not pleasant at all. So it was with these two discoveries. Way back on Dec. 30, 1981 the Searcy Junior High shown above burned. I had a son who was very close to the school and I had taught there just a few years before. My son prowled around after the fire and brought home these two objects. Look at this damaged poster that evidently was displayed someplace at the school.
And then add … (3 comments)
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searcy ar: Spring St. Searcy AR. Haircut plus bath at same place. Large ad.
- 07/11/25 10:56 AM
Baths in Searcy AR??
Public Baths? Searcy AR? Surely Not!!
But look at this old, old postcard! See the sign on the side of a building on the left side? If you are confused about where you are it is Spring Street looking North. Imagine that on the left side, just before the first building, would be Mayfair Hotel! Reportedly, the vehicles are about 1920's. The street looks very wide and there are quite a few people. In small towns folks went downtown on Saturdays so maybe it is Saturday.
BUT BATHS??? Note the partial ad saying BARBER SHOP and BATHS!! Gotta research that! … (3 comments)
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