Liberty 1917

John W Lawrence
1377 W Centerton Blvd
Centerton AR 72719
(479) 795-2411

Liberty IV 1917

I tried to reduce this picture to fit the screen but any features that may be recognizable is too distorted. This copy is from an old newspaper clipping and is not very clear. Probably all of these children have grown old and passed away.

Caption as it appeared in the newspaper

Liberty !V School was rebuilt in 1917. This is the first class picture made at the new school. Some in the photo may be misidentified. Names in parenthesis indicates married neme. Pictured are (front row, from left) Marshall High, Novella Lawrence (Brooks), Fara Mai Hilliard (Looney), Audi Mai Lawrence (Owen), Tommie Lee Hall (Crutchfield), Odie Mai High (Glisson), Cordie Lee High (McBride), Lucille Owen (Campbell), "Dee Dee" Owen and J. B. Travis; (Middle Row) Mitchell Dinkins, Clyde Lawrence, Hillis Ross, Irene Brewer, Gwendolyn Owen (Summerford), Thelma Lawrence (Tucker), Martha Hall (Looney) and Gayther Brewer: and (Back Row) Robert Avey Dinkins, Etheyl Hall (Ross), Wayne Akins, Irene Owen (Dinkins), Mary High (Owen), Roxie Owen (King), Jewell High and Elwood Perry. Standing behind the group is Clara Douglas, teacher.

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If you have any information about any of these families or any old pictures that we can use I would love to hear from you. I have no pictures of some of the families listed here. Any information or pictures would be greatly appreciated. We cannot use pictures of any living persons unless we have a release from the individual.