SILOAM SPRINGS — 50 Years Ago From the Herald and Democrat in 1959

Sammie Peace, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Peace, one hometown boy who stayed at home, was the inspiration for a modern Garden Center, usually found only in or near cities. He and his father owned the Peace & Son Nursery on Highway 59 northeast of town, and it was there that Sammie became world-famous for his unusual propagation of the many holly varieties. Working by his side was his wife, Ruby, manager of the book work in an office in their home.

40 years Ago From the Herald and Democrat in 1969

Monica Ritz and her father, Arthur Ritz, left for Little Rock for a week at the 1969 Arkansas Livestock Exposition.

Junior dairy, beef and swine showing began at 8 a.m. Monday morning. Monica had three registered Holsteins. Her 3-year-old cow placed fourth, her 2-year-old cow placed third and her bull calf placed first and Grand Champion Bull.

30 Years Ago From the Herald and Democrat in 1979

Municipal Bond funding for a $10 million baking plant promising 600 jobs was discussed at the City Board of Directors meeting.

Lewis Bunch, representing an underwriting firm was present on behalf of McKee Baking Co., better known as the makers of Little Debbie cakes and other snack products. He said the company wanted to build in this area, and was applying for Act 9 municipal bonds in both Siloam Springs and Gentry.

20 Years Ago From the Herald-Democrat in 1989

Doug Allen of Siloam Springs came away unscathed following the earthquake that rocked San Francisco, Calif.

Allen, of Allen Canning Co., was in San Francisco on a business trip and was having dinner in Oakland, Calif., with an associate when the quake occurred just after 5 p.m. (7 p.m.

locally) according to Allen’s brother, David.

10 Years Ago From the Herald-Leader in 1999

Sharon Davis, officer in charge of the Siloam Springs Post Office, displayed an architect’s rendering of the city’s future post office at the groundbreaking ceremonies. The 20,792 square-foot building would be located on Carl Street, one block north of U.S. Highway 412, and was expected to be completed by September 2000. The rendering was available for viewing in the lobby of the then current post office in downtown Siloam Springs.

Lifestyles, Pages 7 on 10/21/2009

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