Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, November 22, 2000 edition of Nevada County Picayune

Santa Letters Needed

Santa letters are needed from area children for our Christmas issue.

Chamber Plans Christmas Parade, Events For Dec. 7

Christmas in Nevada County will be a busy time for all. Mary Godwin, executive director of the Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce, said the holiday fun will kick off Thursday, Dec. 7, with the Fourth Annual Christmas Parade. Registration and li...

Committee Wades Through Budget Items

Since the regular meeting of the Nevada County Quorum Court, JPs have involved with the budget process have met three times. JPs Danny Miller, John Henderson and Curtis Lee Johnson, along with Nevada County Judge James Roy Brown, met Tuesday, November 1...

JPs Hear Update From EDO, Chamber

Nevada County Justices of the Peace (JPs) met for about twenty minutes during the regular meeting Monday, November 13. During the meeting, JPs heard reports from Prescott-Nevada County Economic Director (EDO) Jon Chadwell and Prescott-Nevada County Cham...

Picayunish

One needs only to attend a regular meeting of the Nevada County Quorum Court of a budget meeting to find that if Nevada County were an individual or a business, it would have already filed bankruptcy. While the current administration (other than a few J...

Nevada School Prepares For Evaluation

Nevada schools are working to get ready to be evaluated. Nevada Superintendent Rick McAfee told the Nevada School Board, at its regular monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 16, the district has to show the COE group and North Central Association its five-year...

Alliance Builders To Construct Gym

Alliance Builders of Oklahoma City, Okla., will provide the Prescott School District with the building for its new gym. At a special meeting of the Prescott School Board Tuesday, Nov. 14, the panel was told three bids had been submitted for the metal b...

Library Committee Selects Architects

Trull-Hollensworth will be the architectural firm designing the new Prescott-Nevada County Library. The Library Board met Thursday, Nov. 16, to select an architect, with four firms showing interest. Along with Trull-Hollensworth, David French of French ...

Ola Mae Chism

Ola Mae Chism, 86, of Hope died Saturday, November 18, 2000, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope. Mrs. Chism was born April 5, 1914, in Sutton to Ira and Elizabeth McGough Smyth. She was a housewife and mother and member of Calvary Baptist Church of Hope. ...

Hambric L. Cummings

Hambric L. Cummings, 80, of Prescott died Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in Prescott. Mr. Cummings was born January 26, 1920, in Prescott to Genie and Sallie Wynn Cummings. He was a cattle rancher and farmer. He was known for his expertise as a cattleman a...

Margaret Marian Stovall

Margaret Marton Stovall, 64, of Prescott died Saturday, November 18, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Stovall was born July 16, 1936, in Michigan to Vernon and Marion Claussen Park. She was a housewife and mother and member of Midway United Methodist Church. She...

William 'Son' Delaney

William Son' Delaney, 75, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Delight, died Friday, November 17, 2000, at a Murfreesboro nursing home. Mr. Delaney was born December 11, 1924, at Delight, the son of the late James Edward and Edna Margaret Bradford Delaney. He ...

Clifton Collins

Clifton Collins, 85, of Prescott died Friday, November 17, 2000, at Hope. Mr. Collins was born November 9, 1915, in Prescott to John and Ella Louise Collins. He was a retired oil driller and a veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church...

Alma Sewell Smith

Alma Sewell Smith, 83, of Magnolia died Friday, November 17, 2000, at Meadowbrook Lodge Nursing Home in Magnolia. Mrs. Smith was born October 20, 1917, in Nevada County to the late Thomas Millard and Mary Elizabeth (Blackmon) Sewell. She was a homemaker...

Annie Lee Cornelius

Annie Lee Cornelius, 75, of the Nubbin Hill community near Prescott died Friday, November 17, 2000. Mrs. Cornelius was born November 13, 1925, to Lee and Ann Billingsley Renfro. She was a 1945 graduate of Prescott High School, a graduate of Arkadelphia ...

John Ira Goodwin

John Ira Goodwin, 72, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at his home. Mr. Goodwin was born September 30, 1928, in Stamps to Oris and Claudine Collier Goodwin. He was a truck driver, mechanic and an oil field worker and member of Eagle...

Larry Alfred Lynn

Larry Alfred Lynn, 51, of Graysville, Tenn., formerly of Emmet, died Monday, November 13, 2000, at his home. Mr. Lynn was born September 9, 1949, in Lake Village to Jim Tom Lynn and Nora Doris Merrell Lynn Eller. He was a owner/operator truck driver, a ...

May Ann Hines Dycus

Mary Ann Hines Dycus, 87, of El Dorado died Saturday, November 11, 2000, at her home. Mrs. Dycus was born February 19, 1913, in Prescott to Clarence Jefferson Hines and Ida Dora (Barham) Hines. She was a self-employed bookkeeper for City Service Oil Bul...

Olva L. Dorman

Olva L. Dorman, 88, of Bodcaw died Wednesday, November 15, 2000, at Medical Park Hospital in Hope. Mr. Dorman was born October 30, 1912, in Hempstead County to Amos Green and Lola Purtle Dorman. He was a retired farmer and retired employee of Bruner-Ivo...

Caney News

Bro. Bryant and Betty visited with Ann and Junior Loe Tuesday. Charlotte Smith and her grandson, T. Paul, returned to Cut-Off, La., Tuesday after a visit here with her sister, Margie Reed. Margie and Betty McBride visited their doctor last week. I enj...

Rosston News

Sympathy is extended from Rosston Baptist Church to the family of Olva Dorman. He passed away this week at age 88. Funeral was Saturday afternoon at Oakcrest Chapel in Hope. Our sympathy also goes to the family of Phillip Murry. He passed away while dee...

Boughton News

Deer hunting is still in the news, but getting ready for Thanksgiving is the big news. Everyone I call is getting ready. We are looking for our son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Marjorie of Mayesville, S.C., our grandson, Doug Hooks of Bellingham, Wa...

Fair Hill News

It looks as if it might be a good week for Thanksgiving Holiday. Thomas and Ruby Fontaine are back home after a 2=-week stay at Memphis. John Henry Collins (Ruby's son) had heart surgery and they were there with him during the time of his surgery and re...

Bodcaw News

We've had a busy week  flu shots and a harvest feast for friends group, and this week we are hosting the coffee for friends at the Chamber. Alova Dorman passed away this week. Services were held on Saturday. Debra and John Smith and family came from Co...

Who's Who Is Told For McRae Middle School

The eighth grade class at McRae Middle School has chosen its Who's Who for the 2000-2001 school year. Those chosen were: Best All Around: Samantha Gordon and Ben Hale; Best Dressed: Nicole Stuart and A.J. Lewis; Most Courteous: Summer Hunt and Cody Thom...

Letter To The Editor

I cannot call you Governor, for just as the Jews crucified Jesus, you, sir, have turned your back and crucified the people of Arkansas, the same people who will not elect you to office in the future. How could you be such a turncoat? Do you expect an ap...

Redland News

I can assure you of one thing: my electric blanket is working over time. All of us express our deepest sympathy to the family of Hambric Cummings. We all send our sympathy to the family of Annie Lee Cornelius. Even though she wasn't in our community, ...

Hillcrest News

Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dillard from Rosston spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard and Lula Butler. Margaret Rhodes from Rosston visited Mr. and Mrs. Louie Dillard Wednesday. Jo DeWoody from Gurdon visited Lillian Terrell Thursday. Roy Gene and Geor...

Johnson Named Melvin Jones Fellow

Curtis Johnson of Prescott has been named a Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), in recognition of his commitment to serving the world community. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellow...

Birthday To Be Celebrated

Mrs. Lois Riggs of Prescott will be honored Sunday, November 26, in honor of her 80th birthday. The celebration will take place in the Church of Christ fellowship building, 305 E. Main Street between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. The family is requesting no gifts,...

Here & There . . . News That Matters To Nevada County

A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott at the courthouse November 30 and December 28. Supplemental Security Income pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or have much i...

Rose Garden Club

The Rose Garden Club met in the home of Ida Haynie on November 14 with Leona Ballard as co-hostess. Betty Turner, president, presided over the business meeting. She told of taking a continuing education course at Henderson State University on Winterizi...

Charmett's Club

The Charmett's Club hosted their first meeting of the year at Wolves. There were 14 members present for the opening meeting. At this time club sisters enjoyed an evening meal and fellowship about summer activities. Following a brief meeting officers wer...

Nelson Completes Family Residency

The Area Health Education Center in Fort Smith has announced that Elizabeth Nelson, M.D., completed her family practice residency in July. Dr. Nelson has joined the Clarksville Medical Group in Clarksville. She will care for patients of all ages, includi...

Delight Woman Traces Heritage To Cherokees

Imagine knowing about your heritage all your life, but only being able to prove it in your twilight years. This happened to Reece Lamb of Delight, who only recently obtained full recognition of her Cherokee heritage. Lamb, who lives in the Piney Commun...

Pageant Sees Changes At Prescott Schools

Major changes have been made to the Miss Prescott High School Pageant. First, according to Mistie Holley, the name has been changed to the Miss Prescott Public School Pageant, and will, for the first time in its 30 year history, students from McRae Midd...

Farm & Home News

Deer season has once again rolled around in Arkansas and Nevada County. I would guess that a lot of vacation days have been taken in pursuit of this seasonal interest. Since many deer hunters will bag a deer this year, I have listed a few recommendation...

Living Well with the Carrie Connection

No one wants a festive turkey dinner spoiled by uninvited guests  particularly when the "guests" are bacteria that can cause food borne illnesses. Safe cooking and food handling procedures will go a long way toward reducing the risk. Four basic food sa...

Vaccines Needed

Students in kindergarten, seventh grade and transfer students are now required by law to have three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine, according to the Prescott School District. These doses are required before completing the school year. One dose of th...

Two Attend Conference

Sandra Browning and Naomi Butler, counselors in the Nevada School District, recently attended the Arkansas Counseling Associations' 55th annual conference. The conference was held November 8-10 at the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs. The conference theme...

Oak Grove News

Last week's news: We are getting plenty of rain. It is very much needed. I know the deer hunters hate to see this rain. They have been in my backyard like cows. I hope they can kill all of them. You can't grow anything to eat for the deer getting to it ...

Bluff City News

I wonder how many male children will be named Chad in the coming months. That seems to be all you hear about these days. I think there are some election workers in Florida who may never want to hear that word again after looking at millions of ballots. ...

Curley Wolves Blast Go-Devils, 81-57

Prescott's senior boys humbled Gurdon's Go-Devils to open basketball season Tuesday, Nov. 21. The Wolves chewed the Devils up 81-57, in a game marred by fouls. There were 81 free throws taken by the two teams, with only 45 being made. However, the Wolv...

Holiday Travelers Warned Of Construction

With the holiday season here, motorists need to think more about driving than normal. This is because of the vast amount of highway construction underway in Arkansas. According to Dan Flowers, director of the Arkansas State Highway Commission, the Arka...

School Menus - Nov. 27 thru Dec. 1

Menus for the area schools for the week of November27-December 1 are as follows. All meals are served with milk. They are also subject to change. Breakfast in Prescott Schools is served from 8:00 to 8:30 and lunch is served between 11:30 and 12:00. Presc...