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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 8, 1998 edition of Gurdon Times

Unemployment Falls Again In Clark County
Clark County's unemployment rate fell from March to April, again giving the county one of the lowest jobless rates in the state.
Youth Center Hosts Program
Young people in the Gurdon and Malvern area were treated to a good time Wednesday, July 1.
JPs Approve Funds For Courthouse Work
Clark County's 1899 Courthouse was the subject of a special called meeting of the Clark County Quorum Court Monday, June 29.
VFD Gets Grant
State Rep. Percy Malone has worked to get a grant for the Kansas Volunteer Fire Department.
Taylor Visits Russia In Nursing Exchange
Training for nursing in Russia leaves much to be desired.
O'Rama Held At HSU
The 1998 Southwest District O'Rama was recently held at Henderson State University and the Clark County 4-H members faired very well, according to Jerry Clemons, staff chairman of the Clark County Extension Service.
Witcher Explains Medicare To Adult Center
The Gurdon Senior Adult Center hosted a special health presentation June 19 on a topic that has received a lot of attention lately.
Members Receive Capital Credits
Members of South Central Arkansas Electric cooperative will receive an economic boost of $300,000 following action by the cooperative's board in June.
Applications Sought From Students
The Arkansas Rural Endowment Fund (AREF) is now accepting student loan applications for 1998-99.
GHS Go-Devil Bash Held At The Arlington In Hot Springs
Over the years many planned activities and fantastic parties have taken place at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, but none were better organized, in such grand style and more fully enjoyed than the second annual Gurdon Go-Devil bash which was held ther...
Lyndi Escalante Completes Project Land Through AEGIS
Lyndi Escalante of Gurdon participated this summer in Project LAND along with 23 other students across Arkansas.
In Our Time
The Gurdon cheerleaders will have a garage sale Saturday, July 11, at the drive through of Mercantile Bank from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They will be selling cheerleading uniforms, t-shirts and shorts outfits, shoes, pom-pons, coats, jackets, warm-ups and ...
Eastern Star Baptist Church will have its annual matron's day program Sunday, July 12, at 2:30 p.m. Guest churches will be Mt. Canaan, St Clair, Burtsell and Genneraset Baptist Churches. Rev. Charles Hood will bring the message. Rev. Marshall Allen, pasto...
Play Planned In Arkadelphia On July 9th
Shakespeare is coming to Arkadelphia in the form of Twelfth Night, to be presented on July 9 by the Shakespeare Theatre of Arkansas.
Helms Is Princess
Clark County 4-H member Leigh Helms has been chosen the 1998 Arkansas Dairy Princess.
4-H Working On Restoring Blacklands
The Clark County 4-H Clubs have been busy this year. There are nine community clubs with two speciality clubs.
Buck, Bratton Set July 24 Wedding
Holly Marie Buck and Mark Allen Bratton announce their engagement and upcoming marriag.
Golden Oldies
The birthday cake donated by Piggly Wiggly was enjoyed June 30 by all who had June birthdays.
Community News
A benefit program will be held Saturday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. at new Mt. Zion Baptist church for Bro. Floyd Gatlin. Everyone and all churches are welcome. Rev. Quintin Radford, pastor.

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