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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, September 4, 1996 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Rural Water Project At Standstill
Water Services Set For Newly Annexed Areas Inside Prescott
As one water project nears completion, another struggles for survival.
Co. School Electrions Are September 17th
The Nevada County school elections will be held Tuesday, September 17. Polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and will close at 7:30 p.m.
Burglary, Vandalism Crimes Solved With Community Tips
A 22-year-old Hope man has been arrested in connection with the burglary and theft of property at George Clary's equipment shop in Emmet.
Country Club Vandals
Two juveniles are believed to have been involved with vandalism at the Prescott Country Club Aug. 15.
August Rainfall Up
August in Nevada County was wet.
Clean Up Scheduled By Prescott Officials For All In City Limits
The Great Arkansas Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7.
Officially Open
Piggly Wiggly officially opened in Prescott Wednesday, Aug. 28, with owner Andy Reithmaier on hand saying he was glad to be in town. He said the grocery store would be a good corporate citizen in Prescott. He pledged to work to keep costs down and provide...
New Arena
There will be a new arena for contestants to show their swine and other livestock entries for the Nevada County Fair this year. Several members of the Nevada County Fair Board have been working hard to improve the fairgrounds. Because of their efforts, an...
Civil War Weekend Is Planned At Old Washington State Park
Story not available.
Counselor's Desk
The high school has received several calls concerning G.E.D. classes. The time and place has now been set. Classes will begin Monday evening, September 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Prescott High School building. Instructors will be Sammy Loe and ...
Lee Jones Completes Collector's Certification
Story not available.
Nevada To Honor Grandparents On September 10
Nevada Elementary School will honor the grandparents of all its children in kindergarten through sixth grade with a reception at the elementary school Tuesday, September 10.
PHS Begins New Football Season Friday At Ashdown
Kicking Game Question Mark For Squad
All indications point toward another good year for the Prescott Curley Wolf football team.
New Season, New Rivals
Three Teams Thrust Into Tough 7AA Conference
Prescott football fans will see three new opponents for the Curley Wolves this year, as the 7AA Conference has been changed.
Schedules Releases
Next week will begin the schedule for the Prescott Curley Cubs.
1996 CUBS FOOTBALL
Date -- Opponent -- Site -- Time
Sept. 12 -- Hope -- There -- 7:00
Sept. 19 -- Fordyce -- Home -- 7:00
Sept. 26 -- Fouke -- Home -- 7:00
Oct. 3 -- Ftn. Lake -- There -- 7:00
Oct. 10 -- Nashville -- Home -- 7:00
Oct. 15 -- Gurdon --...
1996 JR. VARSITY FOOTBALL
Date -- Opponent -- Site -- Time
Sept. 9 -- Gurdon -- There -- 7:30
Sept. 16 -- Lakeside -- There -- 7:30
Sept. 23 -- De Queen -- There -- 7:30
Sept. 30 -- Nashville -- Home -- 7:30
Oct. 7 -- Nashville -- There -- 7:30
Oct. 14 -- H...
1996 8th GRADE FOOTBALL
Date -- Opponent -- Site -- Time
Sept. 9 -- Gurdon -- There -- 6:00
Sept. 16 -- Lakeside -- There -- 6:00
Sept. 23 -- De Queen -- There -- 6:00
Sept. 30 -- Nashville -- Home -- 6:00
Oct. 7 -- Nashville -- There -- 6:00
Oct. 14 -- H...
Bodcaw Resident Rita Dorsey Is A G.E.D. Success Story
Rita Dorsey from Bodcaw is a GED success story. She left school in the 11th grade to go to work. After marriage and children she decided she wanted to pursue the dream of getting her high school diploma and then going on to better things.
Helms Earns Degree
Commencement exercises for the University of Central Arkansas were held Friday, August 9, in the Farris Physical Education Center in Conway.
Fall Education Classes Set At Nevada School
The fall adult education classes are to begin on Monday, September 9, at 6:00 p.m. The classes are free to all adults who wish to further their education on all levels. Refresher courses are also availalbe.
Military News
Petty Officer 2nd Class Gwen D. Little, daughter of Fannie Ollison Prescott recently reported for duty at Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy.
Anna Dean Greenwood
Anna Dean Greenwood, 65, of Prescott died Tuesday, August 27, 1996, in Prescott.
Thelma Clark Singleton
Thelma J. Clark Singleton, 83, of Longview, Texas, died Monday, August 19, 1996, in a Longview nursing home.
Hazel Irene Cornelius
Hazel Irene Cornelius, 89, of Prescott died Monday, September 2, 1996, in Prescott.
Agnes L. Franks
Agnes L. Franks, 77, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Nevada County, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996, in San Antonio.

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