1940 – Senior Choir, Morning Star Church

1940 – Senior Choir, Morning Star Church

Members of the senior choir of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Newport poses proudly with their pastor, Rev. R.S. Jones. Pictured are, from left to right, Ruth Cagle, Edith Seales, Thaddeus Walker, Reverend Jones, Hattie Whittenhill, Sally Boyd, and director...
1940’s – Aerial view of Newport

1940’s – Aerial view of Newport

An aerial view of Newport shot in 1940 shows the bend in the White River on the north side of town, with the blue bridge spanning the river and leading into the business district. Clearly, the devastation of the 1926 fire has been overcome, and a prosperous little...