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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, May 21, 1997 edition of Gurdon Times

49 Graduate At Commencement
Parents, relatives and friends of students in the Class of 1997 began filling the stands of Gus Brown Field early Friday night.

This was in anticipation of seeing 49 young men and women receive their diplomas and take the first steps toward the rest ...

Council Discusses Safety Needs
Concerns about the safety of police officers prompted discussion about buying bulletproof vests by the Gurdon City Council.

During its regular meeting, Monday, May 12, councilman Philip Giles said an officer has approached him asking what it would ta...

Council Discusses Safety Needs (cont)
uld it move to Gurdon, he said, it would employ 12 to 15 people.

The representatives were shown a building, but it didn't quite meet their needs. The city and business will be working together to see what can be done.

In addition, Smith said, he...

Accident Kills Child
A head-on collision Wednesday, May 14, claimed the life of a three-year-old Gurdon child.

Three others were injured in the accident.

According to reports, Jonathan M. Young was killed in the accident, which occurred at 9:05 a.m. on Arkansas Stat...

Korean Group Visits Arkadelphia
A delegation from South Korea visited Arkadelphia Wednesday, May 14, to tour the storm ravaged town.

Three representatives from the Korean Embassy offered their nation's sympathy for the damage wrought from the March 1, tornadoes, giving the city $1,...

Banquet Honors Gurdon's Student Athletes
By JOHN MILLER

Saying Gurdon had a tough year athletically would be an understatement.

Yet, the student athletes stayed together, fighting hard for every victory and never giving up when winning didn't happen.

Their endeavors for the 1996-9...

Banquet Honors Gurdon's Student Athletes (cont)
il Award.

Gatlin and McMillan were also named to the All District squad.

The three members of the Devil golf team were given plaques as well. They were: Rusty Green, Scott Greer and Blake Norris.

Sandra Hatley presented the awards for the t...


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