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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, May 19, 1999 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Potlatch Joins VPP Plan
Potlatch joined an exclusive group, with ceremonies held in honor of the company's achievement Friday, May 14.
Nevada Seniors Subdued At Graduation
Graduation at Nevada High School Thursday night was subdued for the most part.
Convicted Murderer Seeking Clemency
A man convicted of capital murder in 1992 is seeking executive clemency.
Festival Time Nears; Deadline Approahing
Time is drawing near for the 12th Annual Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Chicken and Egg Festival.
Malone Top 10 Legislator
State Representative Percy Malone was recently named one of Arkansas' 10 best legislators by a state newspaper.
Yates Year Incredible On Diamond
Jarrod Yates had an incredible baseball season this year.
Bodcaw
Happy birthday to Walker Flowers on his fourth birthday. They had a wiener roast for family and friends.
Boughton
I really don't have enough news to write this week, but was encouraged to write what I had.
Caney
We were glad to be a part of our family reunion this past weekend. We all went to Camp Hearnia on Lake Sam Rayburn near Brookeland, Texas. Camp Hearnia belongs to Jim and Martha Cockril and they have us each year for a weekend of R. and R. Both Jim and Ma...
Emmet
Anita Allen
Hillcrest
Mr. and Mrs. Walther Esch from Alpine, Texas, and Mrs. Gene Hare and daughter Diana Ward from Rosston visited Gene Hair last week.
Oak Grove
Our second quarterly conference will be Saturday evening, May 22, at New Bethel AME Church at 7:00 with pastor Rev. Lessly Banks. Rev. Thomas Adair is the presiding elder, Magnolia District, pastor of Oak Grove Baptist.
Redland
I really mean it this time, I'm taking my electric blanket off.
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Deaths, Funerals
Lawyer Johnson
Lawyer Johnson, 80, of Prescott died Saturday, May 8, 1999, at Beverly Health Center in Prescott.
Franklin 'Guy' Loe
Franklin 'Guy' Loe, 86, of Prescott, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope.
Harrell H. Butler
Harrell H. Butler, 68, of Hope, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999, at his home.
O.L. 'Pete' Morman
O.L. 'Pete' Morman, 90, of Rosston died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Texarkana, Texas.
Weldon Fulton
Weldon Fulton, 75, of Blevins died Friday, May 14, 1999, at Christus St. Michael Health System in Texarkana, Texas.
Living Well
With spring, many Nevadans look forward to spending time outdoors. In an effort to enjoy the nice weather before the heat of summer, families stay outside as much as possible and meals are often eaten as picnics.
Youth Day Proclaimed
The highlight of Boys To Men and Girls To Women (BM-GW) monthly activities took place on Tuesday, May 11, when the group ran the city Prescott and Nevada County governments.
Officers Elected
The Arkansas Medical Society adjourned its 123rd Annual Session, Saturday, May 1, with the election of state officers by the House of Delegates. The new president for 1999-2000 is Lloyd G. Langston, M.D., of Pine Bluff. Dr. Langston was installed as presi...
Teague Attends Convention
Dr. Audie Teague attended the 93rd annual education meeting of the Arkansas Optometric Association, held recently in Hot Springs. The convention is held each year to provide continuing education for doctors of optometry and to conduct association business...
Reception May20
The public is invited to a reception honoring employee of Prescott School District who are either retiring or resigning after many years of service.
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.
Vasser Outstanding Graduate
Vicki Vasser, a graduating accounting major from Prescott, was selected the Outstanding Graduating Senior from the Sam M. Walton College of Business Administration from 606 undergraduates.
Group Backs Conservation
Over 300 conservationists from 47 state soil and water conservation associations recently told lawmakers in Washington, D.C., that a long-term commitment to natural resource conservation will help assure profitability, sustainability and survivability for...
Tomato Field Day Set For May 27
Growers can learn the latest research on varieties, diseases and marketing at the Tomato Field Day set for May 27 in the heart of southern Arkansas' tomato producing area.
Artmobile In Emmet May 20-21
The Arkansas Arts Center's Artmobile, a 40-ft mobile gallery containing original works of art from the permanent collection, will be at the Emmet Public Schools on May 20 and 21.
College News
Jarrod Miller and Lindsey Powell, both seniors at Prescott High School, recently received a Leadership Award to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia.
Honey Attends Lawyers Convention
Charles L. (Chuck) Honey of Prescott attended the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association 36th annual convention April 29 through May 1 in Eureka Springs.
Coast Guard Accepting Applications
The United States Coast Guard Academy is now accepting and processing applications to the Class of 2004.
Career Directions Workshop Offered
Southwest Arkansas Development Council's single parent displaced homemakers program is offering a free four-day 'Career Directions' workshop to individuals who qualify.
Emmet Graduation Scheduled For Friday
Commencement exercises for Emmet High School will be held Friday evening, May 21, at 8:00 in the Ross Gymnasium. Tim Chambless will be the speaker.
Prescott Natives Receive Awards
Katie Gordon, Traci Hughes and Heath Miller were recently named as three of 13 students to receive an Outstanding Student Leader Award at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia.
Millage Meeting Goes Well
All went well at a public meeting concerning a possible three mill increase in property tax for new construction for the Prescott School District.

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