Here are the stories in the Wednesday, February 3, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times
- City Begins Counting Population
-
- Believe it or not, it's time for the census to begin.
In 1990, according to Gurdon Mayor Rick Smith, the U.S. Census Bureau miscounted the city's population, but the former mayor, Daryl Potratz fought and got a recount, which improved the final ou...
- Program Works With Educators, Industry
-
- A program exists to help bridge the distance between education and industry.
The "Bridging the Gap" Program was discussed by Clayton Cranston, director of economic development at Henderson State University, at the regular meeting of the Gurdon Rot...
- Severe Weather Week Approaching
-
- No one in this part of the state needs to be told about severe weather.
Anyone who has lived here at least a year knows the weather can change, literally, in minutes. Because of this, Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas will be obser...
- Huckabee Talks Taxes
-
- Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has plans to reform the state tax codes.
In the agenda he had prepared for the 82nd General Assembly Huckabee wrote some of the changes made to the federal tax codes should be adopted at the state level to encourage tax...
- Citizen Nominations Sought
-
- The Gurdon Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for citizen of the year for 1998.
Persons wishing to make a nomination must submit a letter of recommendation detailing why they feel this person should be recognized by the community. ...
- Teacher Nominations Wanted
-
- The Gurdon Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for teacher of the year for 1998.
Persons wishing to make a nomination must submit a letter of recommendation detailing why they feel this teacher should be recognized by the community. Student...
- Gurdon Splits Pair With Blue Jays; Girls Win, Boys Fall
-
- The Gurdon senior basketball teams split a pair of games at Nevada Friday night.
The Lady Go-Devils came away with a 52-48 victory over the top team in the 7AA Central District, and the senior boys were surprised by the Blue Jays, 62-53. T...
- In Our Time
-
- The Beirne Rural Fire Department will sponsor a Sweetheart dance Saturday, February 13, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at the fire department.
Ticket prices are $5 per couple or $2.50 each. Children 12 and under free. For more detail, call 353-6525. <...
- Deaths, Funerals
-
- Allyssah Annette Craig
-
- Allyssah Annette Craig, age one month, of Gurdon passed from this life Monday, January 25, 1999, in Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock.
Survivors include her father and mother, Terrace Daniel Baker and Laura Elizabeth Craig; her grandpare...
- Billie Velma Blackwell
-
- Billie Velma Strickland Blackwell, 76, of Cherokee Village passed away Saturday, January 23, 1999, at Fulton County Nursing Home in Salem.
Mrs. Blackwell was born October 24, 1922, in Lake City, the daughter of William Archless Strickland and Rose...
- Jason Gatlin Attends National Youth Leader Conference At Capitol
-
- Jason Martinez Gatlin, 17-year-old son of former Gurdon and Okolona residents Donny Gatlin and Patsy Pettus Gatlin, recently attended The National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
The National Young Leaders Conference is a unique leade...
- Fairchild, Coleman Plan March 20 Wedding Date
-
- Richard and Teresa Thomas of Gurdon are proud to announce the engagement of Julie Ann Fairchild to Jack Davis Coleman.
The bride-elect is also the daughter of Sue Fairchild of Heflin, Ala., and the late Robert Fairchild. Her grandparents are Bill ...
- GPS Instituted DEARS Program
-
- Gurdon Primary School has developed a new club called DEARS Club, which stands for Develop Enthusiastic and Responsible Students.
GPS has developed this club in order to teach students the skill of responsibility. To be eligible for DEARS,...
- Blankenship, Rintamaki Exchange Vows In May
-
- Amy Blankenship of Raymond, Miss., and Joey Rintamaki of Aurora, Colo., will be married at 4:00 p.m. on May 29 at the First Baptist Church in Starkville, Miss.
Miss Blankenship is the daughter of Larry and Barbara Blankenship of Raymond, Miss., an...
- Classy Moments
-
- We were certainly entertained with a visit from the Little Rock Zoo as Birds of Prey was presented Tuesday. Various kinds of birds were described and displayed during the program.
It is very surprising how 'scared' one can become when they see a b...
- Military News
-
- Army Spec. Jonathan Z. Francis has been decorated with the Army Achievement Medal.
The medal is awarded to soldiers who have served in any capacity in a noncombat area authorized by the Secretary of the Army. The recipients have distinguished them...
- Golden Oldies
-
- The seniors with January birthdays enjoyed the delicious birthday cake, donated by Big Star, on January 28. We wish to thank them for donating it for us.
Memorials have been given to the Gurdon Senior Citizens Center in memory of Paul Fagin, Helen...
- Community News
-
- The first Sunday night fellowship services will convene Sunday night, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of God in Gurdon. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Ivory Curry, pastor.
There will be a program Sunday, February 14, at 2:30 p.m. at Eastern Star ...
Search | Nevada County Picayune by date
| Gurdon Times by date
|
