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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 3, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Most Businesses Closed For July 4
For the most part, everything in Prescott will be closed Thursday, July 4 for the holiday.
Executive Director Is Hired
Robert "Chandler" Russ has been hired as the new executive director for the Prescott-Nevada County Economic Development Office.
Local Teen Killed On Texas Hwy.
A two-vehicle accident in New Boston, Texas left three young people dead, including one from Prescott.
Chicken And Egg Festival To Begin July 19
Do not be alarmed.
League Supports State Dropping Tax
Municipal leaders throughout Arkansas favor doing away with the state's income tax.
4-H O-Rama Held
Several Nevada County 4-H members participated in the Southwest District 4-H O-Rama held June 21. The O-Rama was conducted on the Henderson State University campus in Arkadelphia.
Westmoreland To Participate In Workshop At Washington D.C.
Mrs. Joyce Westmoreland, sixth grade science teacher at Prescott Middle School, has accepted an invitation to participate in the Passport to Knowledge, Live from Mars, workshop.
Confederate Soldier's Monument To be Set
A monument will be placed at the grave of John Henry Vines, a Confederate soldier's unmarked grave, 73 years after his death.
Davidson Campmeeting Scheduled
Davidson campmeeting will be conducted July 26 through August 4 at Davidson Campground near Hollywood.
Camp Set
The 28th annual Southern Arkansas Girls' Basketball Camp is scheduled for July 7-11 on the SAU campus in Magnolia.
School
In a recent contest, Prescott Elementary School participants were entered in a drawing. Three names were drawn to receive special recognition. The winners were Brandon Morton, Disney World vacation; Josie Niemyer, savings bond; and Nicole Stuart, Disne...
Football Facts
Editor's note: This is the fourth of a 12-part series of a column by Prescott High School football coach Eddie Jackson. The articles will deal with information on the upcoming football season as well as a look back at some facts and stats about Curley ...
Morrow Earns Honors
Specialist Tomothy J. Morrow of Prescott, a member of CO A (-) 1-153rd Infantry at Prescott, Arkansas Army National Guard has been awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (first award). He is currently employed by Meyer's Bakery of Hope.
Obituaries
Jack Timon
Jack Timon, 89, of Prescott died Tuesday, June 25, 1996, in Prescott Nursing Center.
Ronald F. Holt
Ronald F. Holt, 47, of Prescott died Monday, June 24, 1996, at University Hospital in Little Rock.

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