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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
This artistic bag, or sack as I call it, popped up in an upcoming estate sale.I do not remember its being done so tell me if you Sleuths remember. About 33 businesses evidently advertised on the outside of the bag.  I think you can see the names in the pictures of the bags.Notice in the picture above there is a "Free Kittens" ad.  Wonder who paid for it? In fact, the artwork is pretty creative and humorous.  But in the final picture it has a name and date but I can't tell what the name is.  So that is the reason I am yelling for help from the Sleuths!  HELP!
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By Nicky Dean, The BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT in Northwest Arkansas
(Collier & Associates)
Stunning New Construction Home in Beautiful Bella Vista, Arkansas20 Singleton Drive, Bella Vista, AR 72715Welcome to your dream home! This gorgeous new construction residence is nestled in the picturesque community of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Boasting modern architecture and high-quality finishes, this home is designed to provide comfort and style.As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly connects the main living areas, perfect for entertaining family and friends. Cozy up to the stunning fireplace, which serves as the focal point of the spacious living room, creating a warm ambiance on those chilly evenings.The kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring state-of-the-art appliances, sleek countertops, and ample cabinetry. Enjoy meals in the adjoining ...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Greetings, Barbara!!It is time to clean up, get rid of, look again, wonder where this stuff came from, drag out, sift through and be amazed at the pile of items.  That is what I was doing. Two bottom dresser drawers had not been touched in many years. Where did all these lovely ladies vintage hankerchiefs come from?  What about all these old scarves from the 50's, 60's, 70's and even further back?  Remember women's slips?  Back when we had to wear dresses.....Gloves?  Back when we had to wear gloves with the dresses.....Panty hose?  Back before ladies just quit wearing hose at all.... Here's a glimpse of the drawers.This is after I had dragged things out trying to organize for about an hour.  There was even an old hankerchief from China, nestled on a piece of paper and tied there with s...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Hey!  Razorback fans!!This is a new one for me!  I had never seen one before! It is in a lovely house that is now listed and even though I have been in the house several times, I noticed it in the listing pictures on the internet.  All we know is that it had been specially ordered for the laundry room of this home by an ardent Razorback fan.  In case you are not from Arkansas and are not familar with "Hogs" it is the nickname for the football team at the University of Arkansas.  The Razorback Hogs are loved by so many fans.  The fans are hysterically infatuated with the "Hogs" and I am not that surprised that one spent money for a hog-shaped sink!!NOW!!In case you are one of those fans and are interested in a home, check this one out in River Oaks, Searcy AR.  Address is 118 Red Oak.  H...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Wasn't Liz Taylor lovely?We are so involved with Christmas and Santa Claus right now that finding this old picture in my collection makes me wonder how Santa Claus got so heavy!  I again recall that growing up way back with bobby sox and saddle shoes, we were taught to be thin.  Go back to this blog for a minute and see pictures and read what we were taught in school.                        https://activerain.com/droplet/5llVLooks as if Liz had a 25" waist if anybody could have!  We girls tried way back then but we never looked like this movie star!!  Have wonderful Santa Claus and Christmas memories as 2025 rolls around!!                      
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
A Favorite SantaI have a small collection of Santa Clauses and this is one of my favorites.  It is called a 20th Century Claus and personifies the traditional American Santa.  I love his bobby socks and saddle shoes that were so popular in the 50's.  And be sure to see what he is gifting.  Television set, '57 Chevy, record, Cola, and a blonde possible Marilyn Monroe doll!I wish all of my activerain friends a happy holiday season!!
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
  Example of Happy Times!Leon Person and his friend Toby Noble.I borrowed this wonderful picture from Sherry Quattlebaum Person, who married Leon Person many years later when they became adults.  Noble Motel, in Searcy AR, was a very popular spot. Click   https://activerain.com/droplet/4H4B to see the very beginning of the motel started by Toby Noble.  The picture you'll see there was given to me by his son.Back to the picture above.  The Christmas-looking tree in front makes me wonder if they picked up a Christmas tree on their way to the fishing hole and doubled their pleasure!  They evidently had a successful fishing trip.  I don't know what kind of fish they are and thinking of cleaning all those fish tires me.Clicking here   https://activerain.com/droplet/Hzr6   shows another blog ...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Old Duncan's car lot bodyshop.This building is not historic except as being a part of a successful car lot for many years.  Folks may remember Duncan's Chrysler Plymouth Jeep Eagle located at 704 E. Race Street in Searcy AR.  They may chuckle as they remember V. W. Duncan, famous for the saying, "What Ole Po Dunk says it is, it is!"Po Dunk was a fantastic salesman and started the car business at 202 S. Main in 1946.  He moved to the Race Street location and in 1964 acquired the Chrysler-Plymouth line and added Jeep products in 1979. Duncan's had great repeat business due to good service by excellent family members and employees.The business closed in approximately 2008.The old bodyshop building was in disrepair and the family decided to remove it. In this picture you can see the surroun...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
 White County courthouse drawing.1986 is the date signed by the artist and must be the approximate date  of the drawing for this plan for the courthouse grounds.  I clipped this article by Tommy Jackson, editor of the Daily Searcy Citizen, but I did not keep the extension of the article on page 3A.  The article says there was a move afoot to enhance the beauty of the courthouse which was built in 1877.  The White County Quorum Court had agreed to match on a dollar-for dollar basis up to $3000 for contributions  made by the public to the Courthouse Grounds Beautification Committee for the purpose of professionally landscaping and maintaining the courthouse grounds, and dollar-for-dollar up to $100 per month for maintenance.I guess I liked the drawing and it looks like it is signed by She...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Can you believe this advertisement?All we see now are advertisements for LOSING weight!  I found this old ad while sifting through all my saved items and could hardly believe what I was seeing.  It says it was done by Key Publishing Co but has no date on it.  The fine print at the bottom says, "The accompanying portrait is that of Sarah MacHenry, Philadelphia, posing with her two sisters, who writes: 'FAT-TEN-U FOODS increased my weigh 39 pounds, gave me new womanly vigor & developed me finely. My two sisters also use FAT-TEN-U and because of our newly found vigor we have taken up Grecian Dancing and have roles in all local productions'."I researched online and found one for sale saying it was vintage 70's.  I think it would have to go back further than that. Perhaps Sleuths will be abl...
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By Nicky Dean, The BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT in Northwest Arkansas
(Collier & Associates)
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By Nicky Dean, The BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT in Northwest Arkansas
(Collier & Associates)
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Refound! Is that a proper word?  But I was checking into an old trunk and there it was and had been for many years so I did refind it!   Look at the important Searcy AR people from 1934 gathered for a photograph of the Kiwanis Club.  The copy of this picture was given to me by a lady who gave me old house pictures that I've posted in the past.  Perhaps the Historic Society could use it? I did a blog about this picture a few years back.  That was in 2010.  Click to see it again.   https://activerain.com/droplet/npwb  The names of the people are written on the back and I have put them down below.  If I have a question mark I couldn't read the writing.  This was the Kiwanis Club in 1934. That's s long time ago but see if you remember any of them.Unless I'm mistaken, this was a men's only c...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Remembering Curtis Kindergarten in Searcy Arkansas again with two signs. The signs were painted by a wonderful local artist, Phyllis Alexander.  At the recent estate sale, I found the original two signs.  Here they are. They were painted in the late 90's.  I bought them and made a surprise delivery to the artist.  She definitely was surprised and thanked me for bringing them.  I thanked her for accepting them and she gave me two pictures of how they looked when newly finished.  They follow below.The little girl above and the boy below.  Notice how the colors were so bright and vivid.  After all these years they definitely faded a bit but they were so lovely then and they still are!!Phyllis Alexander is still doing great art work! 
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
 A little bit strange curved wall?  I didn't take this picture so I don't know how the photographer took it.  Below is the more realistic bath room.She achieved her purpose in this one and you'd love to visit.  The Historic Black House of Searcy AR found lots of old historic photos of people and things.  Debbie Higgs, who maintains the home, had this very creative and different way of displaying them. They are beautifully arranged using matching tacks and spaced in a lovely manner.  Look at the next two historic Searcy pictures.These pictures were taken by Faylen Waggoner, apprentice at the Black House.    Aren't they lovely?NOW!!  Go visit the Black House Art Gallery and see lots more!!!!
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By Nicky Dean, The BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT in Northwest Arkansas
(Collier & Associates)
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
EntranceI entered first. First smile started so I got this picture taken.  I loved those giant red bells at the entry. So did my daughter!  And they were available in all sorts of colors.  Walking on through the giant warehouse of Christmas decorations, held yearly by Guess & Company in Des Arc AR, we were absolutely amazed at the variety (a huge section of The Grinch items) of beautiful and creative items.Then this was a favorite of mine. A pink Volkswagen! I had to have another picture!  The trip was so thrilling.  And perhaps most fun of all was seeing so many smiles on the faces of the visiting shoppers!  Everyone in the warehouse looked so happy as they roamed through all the items!!  I guess they painted the pink wall to match the pink Volkswagen!!!My purchase......
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
When did they narrow the streetSure looks wide in this old picture post card but I guess that over the years the vehicles just got longer, especially trucks.  Do you sleuths know the age of the cars?  The street in Searcy AR does  look delightfully wide!    I was downtown on Saturday 10-26-24.  There was a great vintage car show going on.  Here are a few shots. Doesn't the street seem narrow?                       Car pictures below.Remember?  The court house is older than any of the cars!  The car show was a good exhibit and fun to see. 
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Lovely entry We all have our favorite sites that we drive by.  This is one of mine.  This Bethlehem Baptist Church is located at 301 E Pleasure Street in Searcy AR and the multiple layers of brick at the entry are beautiful.  The placement of the rock and brick around the entry is also lovely.BUT....There appears to be a new church being built beside it and I hope the old one is not coming down.  I can't find a person to ask but if Searcy Sleuths are paying attention and know the future, please share.  And tell the church leaders to try to save this lovely older building.   For you history lovers to review what was located where the new church is going up, click below for the old blog and pictures.                       https://activerain.com/droplet/8XvD                                 
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
l have always stared at it!Every time I drive through McRae AR I stare at this house thinking that it is the extreme example of an old house that seems to be original and needs work. It has suddenly been listed and is for sale.  So I can see it thoroughly.  It was built in 1921, says the listing.  Pretty old!!Look at this pretty entrance.  It must be from long ago but is still fashionable and has class!  Great detail.And here's an excellent example of chipping paint that a lender would never allow.  How many of us as real estate agents have had to insist that the seller repair the chipped paint and redo it for a buyer to get a loan.  So the front of the house shows some past glory with the fancy trim.  Look at those shingles!The house is listed by Michele Phillips and Company, Realtors-...
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By Barbara S. Duncan, GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
(RE/MAX Advantage)
Searcy Arkansas Courthouse Painting Notice the date of this painting that I did about 54 years ago!  It has just resurfaced and I had not seen it through all those years.  It is mainly of the statue on the court square that was done in memory of the Confederate Soldiers of White County AR that served in the war between 1861 and 1865.  I must have been trying abstract painting.  The composition is good but the detail is definitely abstracted.  Most interesting is possibly the parking meters that were there!  Remember parking meters?  I wonder what year they went away.Here's the signature.  And....lucky me.  I have someone who wants it!
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By Nicky Dean, The BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT in Northwest Arkansas
(Collier & Associates)
Exploring Northwest Arkansas Through the Eyes of Nicky Dean: A Journey Across NeighborhoodsWhen it comes to knowing Northwest Arkansas inside and out, few people can offer the depth of experience that Nicky Dean, Realtor at Collier and Associates, brings to the table. Not only has Nicky built a successful real estate career with over 23 years of experience, but she’s also spent her entire life living in some of the region’s most beloved neighborhoods.Springdale Roots: A Foundation for SuccessNicky was born and raised in Springdale, a town known for its rich culture and close-knit community. She spent her early years living out on Beaver Lake, where the serene waters and scenic views undoubtedly influenced her deep appreciation for the beauty of the area. Throughout high school, Nicky’s ...
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