JERRY BELL Jerry Bell, the efficient cashier of the Midland State Bank at Midland, Sebastian county, is a native son of Arkansas, his birth having occurred in Greenwood in 1887. His parents are Jesse and Anna (Gorham) Bell, the former born in Washburn, Arkansas, while the latter is a native of Georgia. Jerry Bell obtained his early education in the schools of Greenwood and afterward continued his studies in Hendrix College. He started out in the business world as an employee of the Farmers Bank at Greenwood and in 1912 he came to his present position as cashier of the Midland State Bank, having now served in this capacity for more than nine years, during which time he has contributed largely to the continued growth and prosperity of the institution. The other officers of. the Midland State Bank are: G. C. Packard, president; and G. K. Dixon, vice president. The first chief executive was W. L. Seaman and the bank was organized in 1912, at which time Mr. Bell became associated therewith. Throughout the period of the existence of the bank he has continued as cashier and his close application, his thoroughness, his ability and his business integrity have been potent factors in promoting the success of the institution. Mr. Bell was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Deal and they are widely and favorably known in Midland, where they have gained many warm friends. Mr. Bell had a brother, Clifford, who served with the United States navy during the World war, being on duty in the Canal Zone. Mr. Bell has ever been deeply and helpfully interested in public affairs, giving his aid and support to all measures tending to advance the upbuilding and promote the welfare of the city in which he resides.