Library to host Gentry birthday celebration on Saturday

December 11, 2019 at 9:24 a.m.

by Gentry Library Staff

The petition for Gentry's incorporation as a town in Benton County was signed Feb. 18, 1895. It was published in the Gentry Journal on Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7, and March 14 of 1895. The proof of publication was signed by newspaper editor Edwin Baker on March 23, 1895. The hearing at the Benton County Courthouse was on April 12, 1895.
The petition for Gentry's incorporation as a town in Benton County was signed Feb. 18, 1895. It was published in the Gentry Journal on Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 7, and March 14 of 1895. The proof of publication was signed by newspaper editor Edwin Baker on March 23, 1895. The hearing at the Benton County Courthouse was on April 12, 1895.

GENTRY — Gentry Public Library will be celebrating both the Gentry Christmas Parade and Gentry’s 125th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 5 p.m. until the end of the parade.

According to the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas, Gentry was created in 1894. The city submitted a petition for incorporation on March 23, 1895, and was formally incorporated by the state of Arkansas on July 9, 1898.

Beginning at 5 p.m., the library will be serving birthday cake and cider. A slide show of historical photos of Gentry will be played.

The library will be open during the parade and will continue to serve snacks. Pianist Burt Crume will be playing holiday songs before the parade.

During these events, everyone is welcome to visit the library, including the History Room. Artist Jennifer Hawkins’ work is on display in the History Room.

Also on view in the History Room is a WWI poster display from the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibit.

Please call the library at 479-736-2054 for further information.