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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, June 10, 1998 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Police Are Still Seeking Info On Hooker Murder
A brutal murder, committed Sept. 6, 1997, still has not been solved.
Council Complains About Post Office
Fireworks erupted at the Rosston City Council meeting Thursday, June 4.
Water Tank Bids Let At Rosston
Eagle Sandblasting and Painting was awarded the bid to refinish the interior of Rosston's water tank.
Man Saves 2 Youths As Little Missouri Rises In Flash Flood
Heros come in all forms, shapes and sizes.
Funshine Officially Opens
Funshine Furniture was officially welcomed to Prescott and Nevada County Thursday, June 4.
Reception Is Planned
A reception will be held today from 3-4:30 p.m. to honor Jessie Ward and Misty Holly as they prepare for the state pageants.
Surplus Of Rain Falls In May
While it seemed as though May was an extremely dry month, the fifth month of 1998 ended with a surplus of rainfall.
Morman Is Valedictorian
Mimi Morman, 17-year-old daughter of Russell and Marilyn Morman, was named valedictorian for the 1998 graduating class of Tonganoxie, Kan., High School.
Kiwanis Holds Off Lions In Little League Baseball Action
Little League action resumed in Prescott, Monday, June 1, with the top teams battling it out.
Russ Boys Win Clasic
This year's Chamber Classic Golf Tournament saw the three winning teams in two flights stay close.
Brad Harris To Be In Who's Who
Brad Harris, a 16-year-old Prescott High School Curley Wolf, has been notified that he will be featured in the 1997-98 high school edition of Who's Who in Sports for his track and field accomplishments.
Wolves Play In All-Star Game
Six Prescott High School senior athletes participated in the first annual Tri-County All- Star baseball game held at Sturgis Field in Arkadelphia on Thursday, May 21.
Bodcaw
I have really been enjoying the cooler weather as well as the good rain. We had about six inches the first spell, then another inch and a half.
Caney
Kevin and Pam Cleveland had a nice house warming and open house Sunday afternoon. About 60 people attended.
Boughton
I think everyone has enjoyed the nice cool weather we have had and the nice rain, too.
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Redland
I know all of you are enjoying this nice cool weather.
Oak Grove
Glenda Crayton Lindsey's funeral was held Saturday, June 5, at Rosston Road Church of Christ in Rosston. Bro. Richard Zachery officiated. Interment was at Harrison Chapel Cemetery in Rosston. Glenda Crayton finished Oak Grove High School. She furthered he...
Hillcrest
Bro. Millard McBride from Bluff City visited friends Friday.
Deaths and Funerals
Bill Stigaullde
Bill Stigaullde, 59, of Hope died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at his home.
Charley Walker
Charley Walker, 77, of Kerrville, Texas, died Friday, May 29, 1998, in a Kerrville nursing home.
Elmer F. Rowe Jr.
Elmer F. Rowe Jr., of North Little Rock died Wednesday, June 3, 1998.
Oma L. Thomas
Oma L. Thomas, 87, of Chillicothe, Mo., formerly of Prescott, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, in Morningside Center Nursing Home in Chilicothe.
Ruby Calhoun
Ruby Calhoun, 100, of Ft. Worth, Texas, formerly of Prescott, died Thursday, June 4, at Haltom City Convalescent Center in Haltom City, Texas.
Emmet Students Honored At Recent Awards Ceremony
Emmet High School held an awards assembly Wednesday, May 20, in the Ross Gymnasium.
Emmet Students Honored At Recent Awards Ceremony (cont)
berson; Spelling - Callie Dearinger, Ryan Roberson and Denesha Smith; Language - Callie Dearinger and Zach Hoover; Citi-zenship - Ryan Roberson; Reading - Zach Hoover and Ryan Roberson; Social Studies - Ryan Roberson; Reading - Zach Hoover and Ryan Robers...
Area Loggers Raise Money For Hospital
Arkansas' loggers and members of the forestry community demonstrated their commitment to Arkansas' most precious resource its children by raising $305,000 for Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH) through the sixth annual Log-A-Load for Kids cam-paign, spons...
Blevins Honor Roll
Blevins School has announced its honor roll for the last quarter. They follow by grades:
Here and There
Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women who wish to stop drinking, meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Ward, Vaughn Reunion Held
The J.L. Ward and Mattie Vaughn Ward reunion was held Saturday, June 6, in the First Methodist Church fellowship hall. Acknowledgment was made of the four members who had died since the last reunion: Juanita Taylor, Watson Ward, Brad Thomas Ward and Harol...
Marbury, Taylor To Wed Saturday
Pat Marbury and Lenox Taylor are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on June 13 at 3 p.m. at Central Baptist Church.
Melon Festival August 13th-16th
The 22nd annual Hope Watermelon Festival has been set for August 13 through 16 in Fair Park in Hope. The festival features a variety of activities, a wide variety of live music, two dozen food concessions and over 250 arts and crafts booths.
College News
Susan Brannan of Prescott has been named to the dean's list at Ouachita Baptist University for the 1998 spring semester.
Living Well
Now is the time to get your equipment ready to can.
Club News

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