Biography of C. V. Steed, St Francis County, AR

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Submitted by: Paul V Isbell
        Date: 19 Nov 2008
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Since he came to Forrest City only seven years ago, C. V. Steed, native Arkansan
of imposing stature and persistent energy and forcefulness, has become one of
St. Francis County's most prominent business figures. As the efficient and
outstanding Sect. Treasurer of the Forrest City Production Credit Association,
Mr. Steed has not only ably directed the association in establishing one of the
most successful records in the nation but also has made substantial
contributions in the civic affairs of the county. In recognition of his ability
and leadership, he was recently elected to the important office of President of
the St. Francis County Farm Bureau. He was born in Delight, Arkansas on June 28,
1908, the son of James Thomas Sr., and Rosa (Watson) Steed, After attending
Murfreesboro (Ark. ) High School. he studied at Magnolia A. & M. and later
received his B. S. Degree at the University of Illinois. While studying for his
M. S. Degree at the University, he laugh vocational agriculture at Arthur,
Illinois. In 1941 he became Credit Examiner for the Production Corporation of
St. Louis. Holding several other offices, he came to Forrest City in Jan. 1947
for his present position. On Oct. 9, 1936, he married Miss Ruby Garner of
Delight, daughter of Tom and Laura (Rather) Garner, and to this union has been
born a son, James Thomas Steed II, now a student in the Forrest City High
School. In addition to his duties, he operates a farm with over 1000 acres for
growing cotton, rice, soybeans, feed crops, and livestock. The Steeds are
members of the First Baptist Church. He is a member of the Lions Club, Young
business Men's Club, and is a Mason.


SOURCE:
HISTORY of ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, 1954 - Robert W. Chowning

Copyright, with Permission: Weston McCollum Lewey, Publisher
-Times Herald Publishing-Forrest City, Arkansas