Biography of Joe Bill RUPE, Scott Co, Arkansas

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Contributed by Delaine Edwards.
July 6 1999

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THE ADVANCE REPORTER
Thursday, August 3, 1967
Spotlight On...
JOE BILL RUPE
	Joe Bill Rupe was honored Tuesday at Scott County Hospital with a 
birthday party given by relatives, assisted by doctors, nurses and 
hospital staff. Visiting him that day were Judge and Mrs. Glenn Abbott, 
Curtis Lemons, Mr. and Mrs. Carol Ward, Ted Audas, Si Rice and members 
of the family.
	Joe Bill was born August 1st, 1905, near Elm Park on Kings Creek. 
He is a lifetime resident of Scott County and participated in many phases 
of community & county activities. He was Scott County Road foreman for 
six years.
	He was known far and wide for his "fiddling" and took part in many 
"old time fiddling contests."
	His family consists of his wife, Marcene and two sons, Glenn and 
Joseph. He has two brothers, Lewis of Waldron and Bethel of Mansfield; 
two sisters, Mrs. Josie Baker of Hartford and Mrs. Nellie Drewey, 
deceased.
	Mr. Rupe and family wishes to express their thanks for the kindness 
of friends, cards and visits during his long illness.
	Also, many thanks to the doctors, nurses and hospital staff for 
their kindness and assistance in making Joe's birthday a memorable one.
	We are happy to say Joe is feeling much better, and may many more 
happy birthdays come his way.