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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 11, 1998 edition of Gurdon Times

Chamber Crowd Largest Ever; Several Honored
Gurdon's annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet, held Monday night in the Gurdon High School cafetorium, was filled with laughter and joy.
Gov. Announces Future Plans
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said he will most likely announce his political intentions sometime in March.
Childres To Seek New Term As Marshall
Text of story not available.
Rep. Percy Malone Seeking Reelection
PERCY MALONE
Williams Candidate For Clerk
Text of story not available.
Youth Suicide Prevention Week Is Planned
Attorney General Winston Bryant is encouraging Arkansans to observe March 2-8, as Youth Suicide Prevention Week in Arkansas by participating in local activities to heighten awareness about suicide prevention.
First State Bank Promotes Three
John R. French, president of First State Bank in Gurdon, has announced recent promotions of three long term bankers on behalf of the bank's management and board of directors.
Native Tapped For Spot On Commission
Roy Albert, a native of Gurdon, has been named assistant commissioner of Arkansas Rehabilitation Services' (ARS) Program Planning, Development and Evaluation section.
Community News
By Jerine Hatley
St. Jude Set To Raise Funds Locally
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announced today that Debbie White, youth director for First United Methodist Church of Gurdon, has been chosen to coordinate a fund-raising event in Gurdon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Go-Devils Win Conference With Victory Over Geneoa
Gurdon's senior boys maintained their number one status in Class A basketball, but, more importantly, won the conference outright Tuesday night with a 60-50 win over Genoa Central.
Lady Go-Devils End Week With Two Strong Wins
When Genoa and Gurdon senior girls first met this season, the Lady Devils eked out a three- point win.
Tourneys Set
It's tournament time for teams in the 7A Central district.
Pee Wee Ball Begins
Even though the Gurdon Go-Devils and Lady Devils are still fighting it out on the hardwood, pee wee basketball has begun in Gurdon.
Deaths
Howard Jackson Ferguson
Howard Jackson Ferguson, 68, of Gurdon, died Tuesday, February 3, 1998.
Della Grayson
Delia Grayson, 65,of Scottsboro Ala., formerly of Gurdon, died Tues-day, February 3, 1998.
Otis Costin
Otis Costin, 75, of Gurdon died Friday, February 6, 1998.

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