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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 18, 1998 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Body Found in Flood Waters Saturday
Tuesday's storms resulted in the death of a Little Rock man in Nevada County.
Floods Roll Through County
Crews Called Out to Fix Roads and electrical Lines
Storms raged through Nevada County Tuesday night, Feb. 10, leaving several trees down and knocking out power.
Rep. Malone To Seek Reelection
Text not available.
Tax Seminar Is Planned
Local accountant Carl Dalrymple, along with the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a free tax seminar.
Ward To Seek Council Seat Again
Karen Ward has announced that she will seek reelection for Alderman from Ward Three in the city of Prescott.
Leo Holleman Plans to See JP Spot Again
Leo Holleman has announced that he will seek reelection for Justice of the Peace in District Six.
Hicks Seeks Reelection
Adron Hicks has announced his intention to seek reelection for Justice of the Peace in District Seven in Nevada County.
Logo Contest Underway
For 1998 Chicken and Egg Festival
In an effort to spotlight Nevada County's artist, the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an art design contest for the 1998 Chicken and Egg Festival T-shirt.
Jim Gunter To Seek Reelection
Judge Jim Gunter has announced his intention to seek re-election as Circuit/Chancery Judge Division One in the Eighth Judicial District-North, which consist of Hempstead and Nevada Counties. Gunter has served these counties as prosecuting attorney, chance...
Ancestor Fair Set for May
Four Corners Ancestor Fair will be held at the Holiday Inn in Springdale with a new date it has been announced by Ann Sugg, 1998 chairman of the popular event. The date selected is Memorial Day Weekend, May 23,24 and 25.
Merchants' Meeting Is Thursday
All local merchants are needed on Thursday, February 19, to attend a special meeting to map plans for a committee.
Deaths and Funerals
Cameron Tate Cox
Cameron Tate Cox, one week old, died Monday, February 9,1998, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
Lillion Louise Tewalt
Lillion Louise Tewalt, 60, of Hope died Monday, February 9, 1998, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana.
Mattie Wesson
Mattie Wesson, 80, of Prescott died Monday, February 9, 1998, in Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
J.T. Godwin
J.T. Godwin, 61, of Prescott, died Wednesday, February 11, 1998, in St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana.
Jack Arnette
Jack Arnette, 85, of Hope died Tuesday, February 10, 1998, at his home.
Lillian L. Gilbert
Lillian L. Gilbert, 84, of Fulton, died Wednesday, February 11, 1998, at Pinehope Nursing Home in Hope.
Alma Russell Cornelius
Alma 'Alber' Russell Cornelius, 104, of Hope, died Friday, February 13, 1998 at Columbia Medical Park Hospital of Hope.
Mary Louise Jackson
Mary Louise Jackson, 52, of Rosston died Thursday, February 12, 1998, at Magnolia Hospital.
Eva Lee White
Mrs. Eva Lee White, 89, of Hope died Saturday, February 14, 1998, at Columbia Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Dorothy Rooks Hines
Dorothy Rooks Hines, 80, formerly of Prescott, died Saturday, February 14, 1998, in Little Rock.
Juanita Ann Pharr
Juanita Ann Pharr, 56, of Winnfield, La., formerly of Prescott, died Thursday, February 12, 1998, in Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria.
Denver Rhodes
Denver Rhodes, 84, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Caney, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998.
Alvin Scott
Alvin Scott, 87, of Prescott died Thursday, February 12, 1998, at Columbia Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Robertson, Groves Announce Plan For April Wedding
Richard and Rhonda Robertson of Chidester are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Melissa Ann, to Gregory Thomas Groves of El Dorado.
McLelland, Clark to Exchange Vows Saturday, April 4
Charlene Elizabeth McLelland of Prescott and Grant Edward Clark of Hope proudly announce their forthcoming marriage on Saturday, April 4, at 1:00 p.m. at Central Baptist Church in Prescott.
Jones, Carter Tell Of May 30th Wedding Plans
Merilyn Jones of Magnolia announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Laura Casey, to Jeremy Craig Carter, son of Larry and Carolyn Carter of Junction City.
Emmet Sets Conference
Emmet Elementary and Emmet High Schools will have parent-teacher conferences Thursday, Feb-ruary 19, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
College News
Della Tyronda Miller, a graduate of Prescott High School and a student at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope, has been awarded a band performance scholarship to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. The scholarship has a value of $92...
Veterans Corner
There are some Veterans and dependents receiving V.A. pension who have not brought me their E.V.R's, and medical expense reports to be filed with V.A.
Living Well
There are two words that should be a part of every cook's vocabulary "Quick and Easy."
Wolverettes Take Top Seed, Co-Championship With Win Over DeQueen
In his first season as head coach of the Prescott Wolverettes, Bill Cossey has a conference co-championship to show for it.
Wolverettes Take Top Seed, Co-Championship With Win Over DeQueen (cont)
more.
FFA Students Attend Slow
Thirty-seven Future Farmers of America from Blevins High School attended the Arkansas Farm Equipment Show in Little Rock on February 6 with Wayne Clark and their advisor, Jack Still.
District Tilt Is Underway
It's tourney time in Prescott this week.
Action Affects Students
from State Sen. Mike Ross
Gurdon, Nevada Earn Jr. District Titles
Gurdon's girls and Nevada's boys took the district junior basketball titles Saturday, Feb. 14.
Challenge Issued To Fight Pollution
The American Lung Association of Arkansas challenges the public to fight air pollution and lung disease by participating in the seventh annual Clean Air Challenge Bike Tour.
Conditions Ideal For Planting
C. Richard Maples
Consultant Program Set
Crop consultants and agri-business field representatives will learn the latest techniques for producing cotton, rice, soybeans, wheat and corn during the 1998 Consultant Education Program, February 18-19 at the Airport Holiday Inn in Little Rock.
Potlatch Announces Timber Land To Enter Into Trust
Potlatch Corporation and Anderson-Tully Company (ATCO) announced February 10 that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement to combine all of Potlatch's 514,000 acres of primarily softwood timberlands in Arkansas and all of ATCO's 324,000...
Environment Protection Costly
Totals Climb Into Hundreds Of Millions
from State Rep. Percy Malone
News - Oak Grove
This is the day the Lord has made. Let's rejoice and be glad in it.
News -Redland
I guess this is what I get for thinking spring was here. Now, my animals and I are all loading in the boat.
News - Bodcaw
Last week's news (it went around the world again before getting to Prescott):
News - Boughton
Mildred White is able to go home from the nursing home, but she still needs our prayers.
News - Hillcrest
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bob Rhodes from Rosston visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard, Thurs-day.
News - Caney
The youth of Morris Baptist Church treated the adults to a Valentine's banquet Friday evening. Junior and Ann Loe were voted King and Queen of Hearts. About 16 youths worked very hard and the adults are appreciative of their thoughtfulness

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