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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, March 25, 1998 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Al Plyler Seeks Constable Spot
Al Plyler wishes to announce that he is a candidate for reelection to the position of constable for Missouri Township.
Crow Seeks Reelection
Steve Crow has announced he will seek reelection as alderman for Ward One, Position One in the city of Prescott.
Susie Meeks Announces
Susie Meeks has announced her intentions to run for Prescott city Alderman in Position Two of Ward Four.
Preston Seeks JP Post
This week, Rudy Preston of Prescott announced his candidacy for J.P. District 3 in Nevada County.
George Clary Seeks JP Post
George Clary has announced he will be seeking reelection for Justice of the Peace in District Nine.
Gary Lewis To Seek Reelection
Gary Lewis has announced his candidacy for reelection as Justice of the Peace for District One.
Ward Earns Berth In Miss Arkansas Pageant
Jessie Ward, 17, daughter of Ned and Karen Ward of Prescott, has been crowned Miss University of Arkansas Community College at Hope.
Trees Purchased For Prescott
In response to a request from the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce beautification committee, a number of Prescott clubs and organizations have purchased trees to be planted in Prescott in recognition of Arbor Day, which was March 17.
Explorer Post Meets
Explorer Post 80 of the Boy Scouts of America met February 22.
Search For Past Queens Underway
A search is on for past fair queens of the Nevada County Fair, according to Patsy Ledbetter, who in charge of the contest for this year's fair in the fall.
Here and There
Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellow-ship of men and women who wish to stop drinking, meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Emmet Registration Set
Emmet School kindergarten registration for the 1998-99 school year will be held Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Emmet School office.
Deaths and Funerals ]
Raymond Page
Raymond Page, 69, of Prescott, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998, at Columbia Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Heather Arron Moore
Heather Arron Moore, 19, of McCaskill, died Monday, March 16, 1998, at a local hospital.
W.A. 'Nick' Wilson
W.A. 'Nick' Wilson, 77, of Prescott died Friday, March 20, at St. Michael Hospital in Texarkana.
Ione Wilson
Ione Wilson, 74, of Blevins died Saturday, March 21, 1998, at St. Michael Health Care Center in Texarkana.
Thomas Jesse Silvey
Thomas Jesse Silvey, 85, formerly of Nevada County, died Friday, March 20, 1998, in Calico Rock.
Bodcaw
Spring is here by the calendar. Some pretty days, but some have been cold and windy.
Boughton
The annual clean-up day for Piney Grove Cemetery has been set for Saturday, April 4. Those interested should bring tools to work with and a potluck lunch. We will have a day of fellowship.
Caney
David and Linda Hacker and children, Austin and Christian, of Texarkana visited her parents, Pocket and Nez Callicott, Sunday afternoon.
Hillcrest
Lindell Knight from Lewisville visited his mother, Brodie Knight, Tuesday.
Oak Grove
Spring revival was held at New Bethel AME Church in Rosston March 18, 19 and 20. Rev. C.V. Boyd from North Little Rock was the evangelist for the three nights. We really did have a good time. His choir was there Friday night. They really did sing good. Ou...
Redland
This very minute, our weather feels like spring time, but just wait a few hours and it may snow.
Rainbow Garden Club
On March 17, twelve members of the Rainbow Garden Club attended the annual daffodil tea in the home of Pat Milam. The co-hostess was Dorothy Grimes.
Rose Garden Club
The Rose Garden Club met in the home of Anice Ward on March 17 at 1:30 p.m. with Pauline Hays as co-hostess.
Fair Hills EHC
The monthly meeting of the Fair Hills Extension Homemakers Club was held March 16 at Helen Harrison's home.
Military News
Jamie T. Prince, a 1995 graduate of Emmet High School, recently received a Certificate of Commendation while assigned with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station E. Toro, Santa Ana, Calif.
Nevada Honor Roll
Nevada High School has announced its third nine weeks honor roll. Students making the roll are listed below by grades.

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