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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, June 2, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

No Down Side To Proposed Learning Center In Area
There are no down sides to operating a learning center for area industry.
CTC Program Helps Poor Attend School
Half of all high school graduates do not attend college after graduation.
Two Members Added To Equalization Board
There will are now five members on the Clark County Equalization Board instead of three.
County's Unemployment Rate Falls; Drops From 3.5 To 2.9 Percent
Clark County's unemployment rate got back on track in March, as the numbers dropped from 3.5 percent to 2.9 percent.
College News
Nicki Rutherford, a 1999 graduate of Gurdon High School, has been awarded a technical scholarship at the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope.
Classy Moments
The halls are empty and silence has taken over throughout the building. Just in case you are not aware, school is out! Can you believe it? Time seems to have flown by for us this school year.
Community News
Revival services will be held June 2 through June 4 at Macedonia Baptist Church in Boughton at 7:00 nightly. Everyone and all churches are welcome. Evangelist for the week is Rev. Quintin Radford, pastor of New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Gurdon. Rev. Lonn...
In Our Time
New Caney Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Gurdon are joining together to hold vacation Bible school on June 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be served. Ages 2 through sixth grade may attend. Call 353-2781 or 353-4421 to register. Va...
Ross, Harper To Wed Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Ross of Gurdon are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Julie Elizabeth, to Dustin Michael Harper, son of Ms. Mae Ann Harper of Woodstock, Ga. and Mr. Johnnie E. Harper of Sheridan.
FSA: Wheat Farmers Must File Forms Before Harvest
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds wheat producers in Clark County that in order to be eligible to receive a Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP) on 1999 wheat, a CCC-709, Direct Loan Deficiency Payment Agreement, must be on file before harvest if producers a...
Obituaries
Earlene Gladys Merritt
Earlene Gladys Merritt, 75, of Riceville, Iowa., passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Monday, May 24, 1999, due to complications with leukemia.
Lonnie Pierce
Lonnie Pierce, 96, of Whelen Springs died Tuesday, May 25, 1999.
Wyndle Dickerson
Wyndle 'Stick' Dickerson, 63, of Lonoke died Friday, May 28, 1999.
Grover Kelly Kuhn
Grover Kelly Kuhn, 91, of Gurdon died Saturday, May 29, 1999.
Emmie Wright
Emmie Wright, 94, of Gurdon died Sunday, May 30, 1999, in Arkadelphia.
Ashbrook, Wilson Plans Finalized
Plans have been finalized for the wedding of Kelli Marie Ashbrook of Prescott, formerly of Gurdon, and Bryan Matthew Wilson of Mabelvale.

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