50 Years Ago
From the Herald and Democrat in 1967
Remember Veterans Day -- wear a poppy
A little bit of wire...a few bits of red and green paper...a meaningful label...transformed into a bright red flower -- the Poppy. Do these words have any meaning to you?
Since 1921 they have had a very special meaning for the American Legion Auxiliary for they describe the memorial flower of their Auxiliary -- the Poppy. This representation should carry some symbol to perpetually remind us and to unfailingly teach coming generations, the value of the 'Light of Liberty' and our debt to those who helped save it for us by paying the supreme sacrifice and that we may not forget that 'In Flanders Fields' the poppies blow between the crosses row on row.
Through the years the words have had a special meaning for many in our community as they meant comfort for the hospitalized and disabled veterans and the promise of a brighter tomorrow for their families. We must not fail those whose sacrifice is an example to all of us.
Remember them by wearing a poppy on Poppy Day!
30 Years Ago
From the Herald-Democrat in 1987
Charles Morrison had a dream, a dream not only for the living, but also for the dead. A dream which was half-way to becoming reality.
Morrison wanted to see a Siloam Springs landmark - the mausoleum in Oakhill Cemetery - restored. At the time of the story enough money had been raised to fund half of the renovation.
Morrison's dream began the previous fall. On Sept. 2, 1986, the Siloam Springs Board of Directors unanimously voted to have the mausoleum torn down. The structure, built in 1918 from marble and granite quarried in Carthage, Mo., had been condemned by the city and labeled a health hazard. Morrison read about the city's plans in the Herald-Democrat. "Being on the Oakhill Cemetery Committee, I decided to take a closer look at the mausoleum," he said.
Morrison appeared before the board two weeks later to make a proposal: let him spearhead a fundraising effort to restore the mausoleum to its former glory. The board agreed, giving him a 90-day trial period before he had to give a report on his progress.
He wasted no time in getting special funds set up at First National Bank and Arkansas State Bank. Plans for the structure's renovation were worked out and engineers were consulted.
The restoration was planned to be done in two phases, which was quite an undertaking.
"Some day, this mausoleum is going to be a centerpiece for the cemetery, Morrison said.
10 Years Ago
From the Herald-Leader in 2007
When Siloam Springs Lady Panther soccer player Sarah Kidd was named to the 2007 All-State team, she became the first Siloam Springs athlete since 2001 to become a four-time All-Stater.
The Arkansas Activities Association's website -- www.ahsaa.org -- just went back to 2001 and for some reason, only carried the 2002 and 2003 track All-State rosters.
Kidd, who had signed to play soccer at John Brown University in the fall, was selected to the All-State team in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.
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