Applications being accepted for Lincoln’s upcoming Miss Apple Harvest pageant

From Staff Reports

Applications are being accepted for the 2008 Miss Apple Harvest Queen Pageant, a cash scholarship competition, and for the 2008 Miss Apple Blossom Pageant which will be held on Sept. 27, at the Lincoln High School auditorium. Miss Apple Harvest is for young ladies 16 through 22 years of age. Apple Blossom contestants are 13 through 15 years old. The Queen of Miss Apple Harvest will receive $700; first runner-up $200; second runner-up $150; third runnerup $100; and fourth runnerup $50. In addition $150 will be given to the top newcomer to the pageant. The Queen of Miss Apple Blossom will receive $150; first runner-up $125; second runner-up $100; third runnerup $50; and fourth runner-up $25. Contestants from either group can participate in the talent contest. The talent segment is separate from the queen competitions and is judged by a different group of judges. Winner of this competition will receive $150 and first runner-up will get $100. Pageant forms may be downloaded at arkansasapplefestival.org. - Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Hendersons to celebrate 50 years

Neta and Jackie Henderson of Siloam Springs will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 7. The couple was married on Sept. 6, 1958, by the Rev. Loy Greer. They are both originally from Sulphur Rock, Ark., and have two children, Terry and wife Lisa; and Jackie and wife Jamie. They also have four grandchildren. The reception will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the home of Jackie and Jamie Henderson at 2455 Orchard Hill Road in Siloam Springs. The party will be hosted by the Hendersons’ sons and wives. All friends and family are welcome to attend, and no gifts are requested. - Wednesday, September 3, 2008

JBU art gallery opens new exhibit

Staff reports

A poster exhibit titled “The Graphic Content: Art of the New Music Scene” will be the first display of the academic year in John Brown University’s art gallery. This unique exhibit highlights the current explosion of interest in the rock music poster scene, with an emphasis on the most influential graphic artists who are creating what is being called the “new rock poster.” New rock poster art incorporates not only the typography and simplified, straightforward graphics of design, but also has more of an emphasis on the conceptual image of the music. The exhibit is filled with contemporary screen printed rock posters, most of which were created after 2000. This 112 piece collection is on loan from Texas Tech University and will be on display until Oct. 3. The JBU Art Gallery is located in JBU’s art building on the main campus in Siloam Springs. Normal gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All gallery exhibits are free and open to the public. J - Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Motts to celebrate 50 years of marriage at Sept. 6 celebration

Floyd and Marcella Mott of Colcord, Oklahoma are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month. The couple was married on Sept. 10, 1958 in Marshal, Okla. They have five children together, Walter and Marie Darrough of Irving, Texas; Donald and Lorrie Amos of Gentry, Ark.; Robert and Kathy Cochran of Chouteau, Okla.; and Clay and Cheryl Hayes and Clint and Sandra Copeland all of Colcord, Okla. They have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The couple will celebrate their anniversary on Sept. 6 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Chamberlain School House in Colcord. - Wednesday, September 3, 2008