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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, May 19, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

Money Could Affect Construction
Construction for the Gurdon School District is progressing well, according to Bobby Smithson, district superintendent.
Athletes Honored At Banquet
A good time was had by all at the 8th Annual Gurdon All Sports Banquet Tuesday, May 11.
Malone Tabbed Top 10 Legislator
State Representative Percy Malone was recently named one of Arkansas' 10 best legislators by a state newspaper.
Two Arrested In Band Room Theft
Two area men have been arrested in connection with the theft of band instruments from Gurdon High School.
Wimberly, Band Cook At Banquet Friday Night At GHS
Things were hopping at the Gurdon High School cafetorium when the band banquet took center stage Friday, May 14.
Classy Moments
We were entertained Monday by the Gurdon High School Choir under the direction of Mrs. Hitt. CMS students took advantage of the opportunity of an afternoon performance and really enjoyed the talent those students shared. Monday evening the choir performed...
Golden Oldies
May has been a busy month. We have had many activities and the Cover Girls are trying to quilt a quilt that has to be finished soon.
Community News
Annual women's day program May 23 at 3:00 p.m at Bethel A.M.E. Church of Gurdon. Everyone and all churches are welcome. Special guest be Cothran Chapel C.M.E. Church of Prescott, Rev. Annie B. Hubbard, pastor, and speaker. Rev. Betty Gulley, pastor.
Deaths, Funerals
Clyde Pennington
Clyde Pennington, 83, of El Dorado, died Monday, May 10, 1999, at his residence.
Virginia Masey
Virginia Masey, 80, of Gurdon died Monday, May 10, 1999.
Becky Jane Jackson
Becky Jane 'Janie' Jackson, 94, of Camden died Tuesday, May 11, 1999.
Bill Logan
Bill Logan, 81, of Gurdon died Friday, May 14, 1999.
Police Launce Investigation Into Electronic Child Abuse
Investigators of the Arkansas State Police Special Operations Unit have launched an electronic investigative mission primarily aimed at detecting and arresting adults who prey on children through the Internet.
OBU Inks Four Players
Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia has signed four more players to NCAA Division II national letters of intent for the upcoming 1999 gridiron season.
In Our Time
If you graduated from Gurdon High School in 1949 or were a member of that class anytime between 1937 and 1949, call Billie Jean Miller at 353-4758.
Tiger Cub Basketball Camp In June
A Tiger Cub Basketball Camp for boys going into the third through sixth grades will be held at the Roy and Christine Sturgis Physical Education Center on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University June 7-10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Outdoor Concert Saturday, May 29 At DeGray Park
DeGray Lake Resort State Park will be hosting an outdoor concert on Saturday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m. The concert will be held at the Caddo Bend Pavilion, rain or shine. An area band, 'Swing Shift,' will be performing a country and 50's rock concert.
Jeter, Dillard Wedding Is Saturday
LeAndra Jester and Michael Dillard will exchange wedding vows at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22, at Beech Street Baptist Church.
Club News
Springs EHC
The Red Springs Extension Homemakers Club program for May 13 was 'Coping with Loneliness,' given by Elizabeth Wilson. It is important to remember everyone is lonely at some time in life. Elderly people are lonely. They have strong desires to be touched, b...

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