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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. Clarke Publishing Company
1922



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