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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 3, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Latin Retires From PPD
Possibly no one was more surprised than Willie Latin at the number of people who showed up to wish him well.
Reeder Named New Police Chief
There's a new police chief in town.
Chamber T-Shirt Contest Spotlights Local Artists
Nevada County artists will be spotlighted for the second year in a row as it's time to design T-shirts for the 12th Annual Chicken and Egg Festival.
Governor Touts Tax Reform Plan
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has plans to reform the state tax codes.
Severe Weather Week Approaching
No one in this part of the state needs to be told about severe weather.
Wolverettes Get Revenge Over Fountain Lake 67-54
Revenge is a dish best served cold, as the saying goes.
Bluff City
We go from wind and tornadoes one week to heavy rains the next. Flooding is one natural disaster that this community doesn't have to worry about as long as we don't have to cross a creek.
Bodcaw
Well, didn't it rain? Thankful no wind storms this time around.
Boughton
Willie and I are home from the hospital and rehabilitation center, praise the Lord. Words cannot express our appreciation and thanks for all our friends and loved ones did for us. For the visits, phone calls, cards, flowers, helping see to our home, feedi...
Caney
Morris Baptist Church enjoyed potluck and afternoon singing Sunday. Some of the ladies missed Sunday school to stay home to cook, but they got there in time for the second sermon.
Emmet
Anita Allen
Hillcrest
Among Louie Dillard's visitors for the week were Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dillard, Cedallia Burke, Connie Beard, Margaret Rhodes and Lola Dillard.
Oak Grove
Alice Tucker's funeral was held Saturday, January 30, at Clevent Springs. She was the sister of Mrs. Earstine Dockery. Mrs. Virgil Fower's funeral was Monday at Clevent Springs in Falcon. They both were members of the same church.
Redland
I sure don't claim to be smart, but I'm smart enough to keep my electric blanket on.
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Deaths, Funerals
Robert Hursel Loe
Robert Hursel Loe, 69, of Mansfield, Texas, formerly of Little Rock and Prescott, died Tuesday, January 26, 1999 at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Willie G. Spears
Willie G. Spears, 96, of Prescott died Friday, January 29, 1999, in Texarkana, Texas.
George William Steed
George William Steed, 92, of Prescott died Tuesday, January 19, 1999, in Hope.
Living Well
Just Move!
Awards Assembly
On Friday, February 5, the fifth and sixth grade students at Prescott Middle School will be honored in an awards assembly in the PMS cafetorium at 2:30.
Browning, Rhodes To Wed February 20th
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Browning of Emmet announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Shelly Kay, to James Brandon Rhodes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rhodes of Caney.
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.
Potlatch Earnings Are Down
Potlatch Corporation recently reported lower earnings for the fourth quarter as unfavorable market conditions for most of the company's products continued to adversely affect results. Earnings for the entire year were slightly higher than 1997.
Prescott High School Honor Roll Given
Prescott High School has announced its honor roll for the second nine weeks. They follow by grades:
April Cancer Campaign Month
The Nevada County Unit of the American Cancer Society would like to remind area residents that April is the month of the annual door to door campaign.
Fox Is Certified
Dr. Alan Fox, a family physician in Prescott, was recently certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice.
Jonquil Festival March 5-7
Old Washington Historic Park begins final preparations for the 31st annual Jonquil Festival, which will be held March 5, 6 and 7. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.
Military News
Chris Tollett of Nashville and Michael DeWayne Williams of Rosston were sworn in as the newest members of Co A(-) 1/153 Infantry in the Arkansas Army National Guard at Prescott. Pvt. Tollett was sworn in on January 26 and Pvt. Williams was sworn in on Jan...
College News
Southern Arkansas University Tech has announced its chancellor's list for the 1998 fall semester.
Club News
Double C EHC
Double C Extension Homemakers Club met at Cale City Hall January 20. Ann Loe presided. The meeting started at 6:30.
Donations Needed
In response to the recent tornado destruction in Arkansas, First United Methodist Church at 125 West Second North will serve as a collection site for relief items that will go to tornado survivors throughout Arkansas. Money and goods are desperately neede...
Nevada Upsets Gurdon's Go-Devils 62-53
The Nevada Blue Jays took a surprise victory Friday night over the Gurdon Go-Devils, 62-53.
BLUE JAYS 62, GURDON 53
Julius Gulley, the point guard for the Blue Jays, attacked the basket vigorously against the Gurdon and came away with 27 points.
JAYS 65, LEWISVILLE 47
The Blue Jays easily handled the Lewisville Red Devils Tuesday, January 26, winning by 18 points, 65-47.
GURDON 52, LADY JAYS 48
Friday was a rough night for the Lady Blue Jays. Except for Ramona Evans, no one would score in double figures. She finished the night with 26 points in the 52-48 loss to the Lady Go- Devils of Gurdon.
LADY JAYS 56, LEWISVILLE 37
Tuesday night last week was a different story. The Lady Jays easily handled the Lewisville Lady Red Devils 56-37.
THIS WEEK
The Nevada teams have now finished conference play, but four more games remain on tap for the teams.

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