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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, October 7, 1998 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Rosston Sewer System Put On Hold
Rosston's city council decided to hold off on getting a sewer system for the city.
Soil, Water Act Of Vital Importance
There has been quite a bit of hoopla about the different proposed amendments the voting public will be deciding on Nov. 3.
Nevada Buying Bus; Approves Transfers; Nixes Using Charters
In a special meeting, the Nevada School Board voted to purchase a new school bus.
Proposition 1 Good For Cities
Proposition one is not complicated, said State Rep. Percy Malone.
Harrison Man Arrested; Charged With Fleeing
Members of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office had an interesting afternoon Tuesday, Sept. 28.
September A Wet Month
An overtly wet September put the area above normal for rainfall for the month and year.
Bodcaw
Bob and Ruby Shalk of California spent a few days with J.D. and Marie Allen and Virgilene Crauford of Hope.
Boughton
We have got a nice rain and are having ideal weather.
Caney
Ken Karmel came home from the hospital. He had bypass surgery last week. He is doing well.
Hillcrest
Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dillard from Rosston came to see his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard, Tuesday and Saturday.
Oak Grove
The third anniversary of Sister Margie Mixon Dansby was held Saturday night, October 3, in the Oak Grove Civic Center banquet room. The theme was 'Let's Give God the Glory.' It was a grand affair and there was a packed house. New Hope choir led out singin...
Redland
There is sure not much going on in our community this week.
Rosston
Marguerite Williams
Deaths, Funerals
Ruth Dice Matthews
Ruth Dice Matthews, 72, of Pine Bluff, died Tuesday, September 29, 1998, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.
Terry Ronald Fairchild
Terry Ronald Fairchild, 58, of Roanoke, Texas, formerly of Rosston, died Tuesday, September 29, 1998, at his home.
Addie Mae Ferguson
Addie Mae Ferguson, 99, of Prescott died Wednesday, September 30, 1998 ,at her home.
Sydney Almeta Pittman
Sydney Almeta 'Mrs. Meta' Pittman, 84, of Prescott died Saturday, October 3, 1998, at her home.
4-H Club Formed
The Nevada Explorers 4-H Club was formed September 28 as 13 young people and 6 adults met in the Agri Building at Nevada School.
Here and There
Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women who wish to stop drinking, meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
Old Washington To Host Annual Civil War Weekend
Old Washington Historic State Park holds is eighth annual Civil War Weekend beginning Friday, October 30 and continuing through Sunday, November 1.
Poultryl Poster Contest Sponsored
Nevada County and Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation are sponsoring a county poultry promotion poster contest with one county winner in each division going on to the state contest.
Diamond Festival This Weekend In Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, home of Crater of Diamonds State Park, will host its annual Diamond Festival on October 9-10. Festivities will be held on the courthouse square in downtown Murfreesboro.
Groups Are Non-Profit Organizations
The Boys to Men and the Girls to Women are two separate organizations. However, their aims and goals are the same.
Emmet Student Is Wakeboard Champ
Zach Hoover, a sixth grader at Emmet School, earned the title of 1998 Arkansas State Junior Boys Wakeboard Champion at the Arkansas Novice League Wakeboard Finals held in Little Rock on September 12 and 13.
College News
Jana Elizabeth Barfield of Prescott is one of a record number of freshman attending the University of Arkansas this year on full academic Chancellor's Scholarships.
Fly Your Flag Respectfully
Most people of all countries take their national flag seriously. It is flown with respect and certain regulations are followed with its display. There are certain restrictions to a nation's flag, too, such as how and when it should be taken down and how i...
Nashville Spotted The Curley Wolves Two Points
Nashville spotted the Curley Wolves two points with a safety, then put its defense to work and solidly stopped the Prescott offense for a 35-10 win Friday night. The only score the Wolves could get was an interception by the defense for a touchdown in the...
PHS Cheerleaders Ranked High
Prescott High School cheerleaders were named as one of the top 1,000 cheerleading programs in America by the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA).

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