   
Yesterdays
By JENNY OLIVER
special to the log cabin
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 75 years ago
(1933)
The headline was in bold print in the March 4, 1933, issue of the Log Cabin Democrat. It said, "ROOSEVELT BECOMES PRESIDENT IN MOST CRUCIAL HOUR OF NATION'S ECONIMIC LIFE." In the article that followed the words of Franklin D. Roosevelt's inaugural address were discussed. Roosevelt said he was prepared to submit a program of drastic remedies to cure the nation's economic ills. He outlined only in general terms the program he had in mind but named among his objectives new safeguards for banking and against speculation. Expressing confidence in the nation's future, he told his tremendous audience that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself, nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror, which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." He outlined a program of action that would put people to work in part obey direct recruiting by the government itself. He wanted to prevent foreclosures of small homes and farms and find a way to unify relief activities. He told the nation he would ask for war-time powers of necessary to meet the national emergency. Vice President John Nance Garner endorsed the new plans.
50 years ago
(1958)
The Conway Kiwanis Club's annual Aunt Jemima Pancake Party was held. Theo J. Hiegel was the director of the event. Serving as chiefs were Jack Ross, Wendell Bryant and Mr. Hiegel.
Registered Girl Scouts and Brownies sold 1,500 boxes of cookies in Conway. More than 245 scouts participated in the sale, according to Mrs. Howard Ridgely, publicity chairman.
25 years ago
(1983)
Mike Gates was the winner of the first Faulkner County Spelling Bee held at Sallie Cone Elementary School. Runners-up were Paul Conklin and Inge Rapp. The final three words in the contest were potpourri, mendicant and hobbledehoy. Mike won a spelling bag and dinner for two at Shoney's Big Boy Resturant.
Gamma Conclave of Kappa Kappa Iota held its monthly meeting at Sallie Cone Elementary School. Dorothy Moudy presented a talk about this Special Olympics. Hostesses were Carra Nell Donovan, Thelma Bolding, Louise Clark and Carolyn Raney.
10 years ago
(1998)
"Who is My Neighbor?" was the theme of the World Day of Prayer worship service at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The non-denominational celebration was open to the public. H. G. Foster, 20th Judicial District prosecuting attorney, challenged the group to respond to his plea to become more effective in dealing with domestic violence. Mary Lou Taylor and Imogene Holt were co-chairmen of the local ecumencial celebrations. Leaders and readers were Sue Samplaski, Connie Bolton, Shelia Miller, Susanna Mobley and Tamara Harper. Appearing in dramatic parts were Frances Goatcher, Lottie Langford and Rose Sullivan.
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