Sebastian-Yell County ArArchives Biographies.....Hunt, Clarence L. ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/arfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Robert Sanchez http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00027.html#0006574 July 29, 2009, 7:30 pm Source: See Additional Comments Below Author: S. J. Clarke (Publisher, 1922) CLARENCE L. HUNT, D. D. S. Dr. Clarence L. Hunt, an able representative of the dental profession of Fort Smith, not only deserves mention in this work as a prominent dentist and leading citizen but also as a member of one of the old and honored pioneer families of the state. He is a grandson of Hon. William H. Hunt, a Harvard graduate, who came from Georgia to Arkansas in the early period of settlement and development here and at one time served as a member of the legislature, aiding in shaping the policy and progress of the state in its formative period. His son, Charles Hunt, was a surveyor and did much important work of this character in Arkansas. Both he and his son, Dr. Hunt, were connected with topographical work for the railroad that was to extend from Ola to Hot Springs and in this connection estimated the timber, coal and the position for the railroad, which now extends from Ola to Plainview. Charles Hunt was united in marriage to Ruth White and their family included Dr. Clarence L. Hunt of this review, who was born in Ola, Arkansas, in May, 1884. He acquired his primary education in Dardanelle and in 1901 made his way to Fort Smith, then a youth of seventeen years. Here he entered high school and completed the full course in three years. He afterward spent a year in study in the Central University at Danville, Kentucky, and later went east, attending the University of Pennsylvania from 1905 until 1908, in which year he completed his dental course and won his D. D. S. degree. Returning to Fort Smith, he spent four years in practice as the associate of Dr. W. T. Cate and in 1912 opened an office independently, since which time he has concentrated his efforts and attention upon professional duties, which have constantly increased in volume and importance. He displays marked skill and ability in dental surgery, being thoroughly conversant with the most improved and advanced methods of caring for the teeth. His satisfied patrons are legion and his practice has largely grown through that advertising which comes when an individual speaks a favorable word for his dentist. At all times he has kept in touch with the trend of modern professional thought and progress and in addition to his extensive private practice he was dentist for the United States public health service in his district for about fifteen months and was also a dentist for the vocational training board. While a student in Central University at Danville, Kentucky, and also in the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Hunt distinguished himself in athletics. He received three medals at the Central University and eighteen medals in the University of Pennsylvania for his prowess in athletic sports. In the latter institution he made the record high jump. Even while a high school pupil he won a gold medal for three consecutive years as the best all-round athlete and he is still active and enjoys outdoor sports. During his school days he was given an opportunity to take part in the Olympic games which were held in London in 1908, but it was impossible for him to make the trip. Throughout his entire life he has recognized the fact that it is necessary not only to work well but to play well and that a man's success depends upon his recreation almost as much as upon his business activity. In other words there must be maintained an even balance for the best physical and mental development. The Doctor is still very fond of fishing and hunting and enjoys anything in the line of manly sports. At the same time no professional duty is neglected and his ability is widely recognized throughout Fort Smith and the surrounding country. On the 27th of October, 1915, Dr. Hunt was united in marriage to Miss Lucia Belden, a daughter of Judge E. A. Belden, of Hamilton, Ohio, and they have become the parents of two children, Elizabeth and Lucia Leigh. During the World war period Dr. Hunt served on the board of medical examiners. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the nature of his interests and activities is indicated in the fact that he has membership in the Business Men's Club, the Lions Club, the Noon Civics Club and the Country Club, manifesting an intense interest in all of those projects and plans which have to do with the welfare and upbuilding of the city. Along strictly professional lines he has membership in the Fort Smith District Dental Association, the Western District of the Arkansas State Dental Association and in the National Dental Association and through the proceedings of these bodies keeps thoroughly informed concerning the advanced steps that are being made by the profession. Additional Comments: Citation: Centennial History of Arkansas Volume II Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. 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