1947

• In a May meeting of The Young Ladies Guild of Sparks Memorial Hospital, Mrs. James (Flo) Pattee proposes they sponsor an amateur theatrical production.  It is to be a fundraiser for the Guild and will hopefully promote the formation of a local theatre group. Having previously been involved in theatre, Mrs. Pattee agrees to direct the proposed production.
• During subsequent meetings during the year, a show is selected, committees are organized, and auditions are held. The Little Theatre of Fort Smith (later dba Fort Smith Little Theatre [FSLT]) is launched.
• It is decided that the new theatre organization will have a separate Board of Directors. Mrs. Thomas (Babe) Foltz is elected as Founding President. The group will be sponsored by the Guild who is to receive 75% of show proceeds to fund surgical equipment for Sparks Hospital.