The Statesman (Garner-5)

In 1949, Garner was elected to the Arkansas State Senate, serving four terms. He also served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1957 to 1961. During Garner’s time in office, he corresponded with political figures such as Francis Cherry, Orval Faubus, John McClellan, Sid McMath Homer Adkins, and Winthrop Rockefeller. He focused on legislation that promoted the livestock industry in the state of Arkansas. But Garner also found time to have fun, as illustrated with his enjoyment of the Budweiser Wagon and his involvement with friends at Subiaco Academy.

J. E. Garner and the Budweiser Wagon
J. E. Garner riding on Budweiser Wagon in parade, ca. 1950s
J. E. Garner in Arkansas State Senate chamber
J. E. Garner with others in Arkansas State Senate chamber [view from above], 1949
Subiaco Academy
J. E. Garner (front row, center) with Subiaco Academy banquet group, ca. 1950s