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Submitted: 8/15/17 • Approved: 8/18/17 • Last Updated: 8/21/17 • R1190560-G1190560-S3
Peter
November 19, 1916 - September 27, 2006
*Obituary
The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas
Friday, September 29, 2006
FAYETTEVILLE — Peter Harkins, 89, of Fayetteville died Sept. 27, 2006, at his home. He was born Nov. 19, 1916, in Springfield, Mass., to Lena and Fred Harkins. He was employed at various times by the Smithsonian Institution, NBC radio and ABC radio as a scriptwriter, news editor and broadcaster. He was also employed as a humor writer for Edgar Bergen, Abbott & Costello and Jack Kirkwood and the Kibitzers. He was also the author of seven action/ adventure novels published by Grossett & Dunlap.
He married Virginia Greenhaw on Oct. 5, 1940, in Washington, D.C. He was a former manager of KNWA, Fayetteville's first FM radio station. He operated an advertising agency, and with the help of McIlroy Bank, he published extensive information covering the history of "The Oldest Bank in Arkansas."
He had served as chief of special services at the Veterans Hospital and was a representative for Official Films and MCA TV.
He also served as director of the Arkansas State Publicity Department under Gov. Cherry and as a justice of the peace on the first session of the reconstituted Quorum Court of Washington County.
His interest in thoroughbred horse racing led him to accept the executive directorship of the Arkansas Thoroughbred Breeders & Horsemen's Association, where he served for five years.
He was an enthusiastic member of the Democratic party.
His hobby during the last few years of his life was writing letters to the editors of various area newspapers.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Virginia Greenhaw Harkins of the home; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Leonard F. Greenhaw of Fayetteville; two nephews, William K. Greenhaw and wife Emily and their children, Clark Greenhaw and Elizabeth Greenhaw, all of Fayetteville; and John F. Greenhaw and wife Renee' and their daughter, Katie Greenhaw, all of Fayetteville.
Cremation is by Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. A memorial service will be announced later.
Virginia
1918 - 2009
Contributed on 8/15/17 by judyfrog
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