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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 3, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

City Buys Furniture, New Phone System
Bids for furniture and a new telephone system were opened at a special meeting of the Gurdon City Council.
Report On IP Given To CCIC
Using a tag-team effort, Kurt Krepplin and Don Morehead explained what's going on at International Paper Co. in Gurdon.
Equipment Problems Discussed
Gurdon's Water and Sewer Commission discussed its expensive backhoe problems.
Gurdon Rattles Murfreesboro, 28-6
Murfreesboro had two problems coming into the game with Gurdon Friday night.
Syble E. Robbins
Syble E. Robbins, 78, died Wed., Oct. 27, 1999, at Heather Manor South Nursing Home in Hope.
Wilma Wise
Wilma Wise, 78, of Richardson, Texas, died Mon., Oct. 25, 1999.
Brenda Diane Blanton
Brenda Diane Mathis Blanton, 57, a non-smoker of Sherman, Texas, died Wed., Oct. 27, 1999, after a five-year courageous battle with lung cancer.
Minnie Mary Ann Hughes
Minnie Mary Ann Hughes, 88, of Whelen Springs died Saturday, October 30 1999.
J.B. Harwell
J.B. Harwell, 75, of Gurdon died Fri., Oct. 29, 1999.
Recycling Program To Begin
Starting Sat., Nov. 6, residents of Gurdon and this area can recycle newspapers, aluminum cans and household corrugated cardboard.
Golden Oldies
Thursday of last week, Beatrice Stafford, Eulah Wilson and myself were the judges of the first fourth-grade drug free posters at Gurdon Primary School. All their posters were very good, so it was hard to choose.
FYI
The city of Gurdon reminds residents the storm sirens are tested every Wednesday at 12:00 noon. Sirens are not tested during inclement weather.
Wal-Mart Supercenter Opens In Arkadelphia
A cerulean blue sky greeted those on hand for the grand opening of Arkadelphia's Wal- Mart Supercenter Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Club News
Trash to Treasure was the program given to the Red Springs Extension Homemakers Club by Betty Cook, cultural arts, clothing and textiles leader, at the Gurdon Municipal building Oct. 14.
Military News
Army National Guard Pvt. Latasha R. Berry has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood near Waynesville, Mo., under the split-option program. The program allows high school students between their junior and senior years to attend and co...
Rape Workshop Held
Cabe Middle School students were visited October 20 by Melissa Buck, volunteer coordinator and Shirley Allen, executive director for the Courage House in Arkadelphia.
GHS Band Preparing
Once again the Gurdon Go-Devils marching band has taken care of business. And once again it is preparing for one of the most important contests in this area.
Classy Moments
Red Ribbon week was celebrated at Cabe Middle School in various ways. Each student was given a red ribbon on Monday and they were to wear the ribbon each day. During first period, a name was drawn and if that person was wearing the ribbon they were given...
Soccer Camp Set
The varsity soccer program at Ouachita Baptist University, in conjunction with the Arkansas State Soccer Association, will sponsor a clinic for prospective entry level coaches Nov. 12-14.
Crafters Needed
The Artesian Arts League of Prescott is still looking for crafters who want to sell their wares at the first annual craft bazaar to be held November 20 from 9:00 to 5:00 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
Community News
Revival services will continue tonight and tomorrow night at 7:00 at Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Everyone is welcome. Evangelist for the revival is Rev. D.R.. Crosseley, pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church in Hot Springs. Rev. C.W. ...
4-H News
The Terre Noire 4-H Club has made the most of the month of October.

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