Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Here are the stories in the Wednesday, April 11, 2001 edition of Nevada County Picayune

School Menus: April 16-20

Menus for the area schools for the week of April 16-20 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. Prescott School...

College News - Amanda Phillips

Amanda Phillips of Prescott has been awarded a scholarship to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello next fall, according to Mary Whiting, director of admissions. Phillips has been awarded a leadership scholarship, which includes tuition for two...

College News - Chad Michael Martin

Chad Michael Martin, a senior at Prescott High School, has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship from Central Baptist College in Conway. This scholarship goes toward tuition and will begin with the fall semester. He will be pursuing an associate's degr...

Softball Registration Underway

Girls softball is now starting. Applications can be picked up at Oliver's One Stop. Ages for the teams are 7 and 8; 9 and 10; 11 and 12; 13 and 14; and 14, 15 and 16. Deadline for applications to be returned is Friday, April 13. Games are starting soon...

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

A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott at the courthouse Thursday, April 26, May 24 and June 28. Supplemental Security Income pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or ...

Bluff City News

It seems like we went from winter to summer. Some folks have already turned their air conditioners on. This gives us a good chance to see if they work before the really hot weather begins. Bill and Kay Sellers were down near Houston, Texas, last weekend...

Bodcaw News

It is time for the Easter bunny to be hopping this coming weekend. I'm already hearing of egg hunts. There will be one Saturday at 2 p.m. for our kids. Neil and Ruby Carlton of Nashville came by for a visit with me. They were getting ready for his garde...

Boughton News

Congratulations to Tim Jester. He killed his first turkey gobbler Monday. He was a nice one with a 10-inch beard. Jim and Thomas Jester also killed nice gobblers. Kyla Jester spent Tuesday and Tuesday night with her grandparents, Dotty and Thomas Jester...

Caney News

We still have lots of sickness in our community. Not bad enough to put us in bed, but coughing, sore throats and bronchitis are reported among many. Lane Mayo visited his dad in Oklahoma during spring break and came home sick with fever. He is feeling b...

Hillcrest News

Cedealia Burke from Rosston spent Monday with her Mother, Ozelle Dillard. J.E. Dillard from Rosston spent Tuesday with Ozelle and Lula Butler. Louise Burkette from Texarkana visited her mother, Frances McDade, Thursday. Georgann Britt from Okolona vis...

Oak Grove News

We had a wonderful district conference at St. Stephens last Friday. The spirit was really high. Rev. Arthur Colter really brought a wonderful message. His choir really did sing good. He is pastoring at Bethel Hope at the present. I was able to attend Fri...

Redland News

It seems that summer might be here, but I'm not taking any chances by taking my electric blanket off. Megan Vandiver attended the prom on Friday night at Prescott High School and spent the night with Katie McCauley. Our deepest sympathy to the family o...

Rosston News

News from Rosston is never too pleasant as it seems that we always have sickness and death to report. We were saddened by the death this week of Felts Hart of Baytown, Texas, formerly of Rosston. Funeral services were in Baytown on Friday and his body w...

Willisville News

Easter is almost here and soon will be over. The children will enjoy hiding eggs and saying their speeches. Oh, what a joy. All the holidays come and go. but God will always be there. Revival time is now in all the surrounding communities. This is the f...

Herman Felts "H.F." Hart

Herman Felts H. F.' Hart, 84, of Baytown, Texas, formerly of Rosston, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at his home in Baytown. Mr. Hart was born April 28, 1916, in Rosston to Eddie M. And Myrtia Purtle Hart. He was a pioneer employee of Texas Eastern Tra...

Bobby B. Whitmarsh

Bobby B. Whitmarsh, 70, of Hope died Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Mr. Whitmarsh was born November 10, 1930, in Prescott to Burrell B. and Bessie Mae Renfro Whitmarsh. He was a retired assistant superintendent for Hope Public Schools, a member of the Retired ...

Steve Thomas Hildebrand

Steve Thomas Hildebrand, 52, a resident of Los Alamos, N.M., died Friday, April 6, 2001, at his home. Mr. Hildebrand was born May 17, 1948, at Prescott to Arl and Cleo Wynn Hildebrand. He married Mary Jane Watson on May 27, 1973, at Plainview. He recei...

June Wedding Planned For Humphry, Cox

Winston and Kattie Humphry of Delight wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Heather Lea, to James Jay' Wesley Cox. The prospective groom is the son of Jolene Cox and Jimmy and Sarah Cox of Prescott. The bride-elec...

McKelvy, Williams Wedding Is April 21

Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher McKelvy of Prescott announce the engagement of their daughter, Beverly Renee' McKelvy of Hattiesburg, Miss., to Erik Byron Williams of Hattiesburg, son of Gary Williams and Linda Williams both of Easley, S.C. Wedding vows will be e...

May Nuptials Set For Walthall, Moss

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Walthall of Willisville proudly announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lindsay Kaye, to Jason Evan Moss, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Benton of Camden and Mrs. Charles Moss of East Camden. Lindsay is the grandda...

McSweenys To Celebrate Golden Anniversary

C.R. Pot' and Nellie McSweeny will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, April 14. A reception will be held on that special day from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the fellowship hall at Prescott Church of Christ, 305 East Main. It will be host...

Poetry Reading Is April 28

In celebration of Poetry Month the Artesian Arts League will sponsor a poetry reading Saturday, April 28, between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. This will be held at the Whistlin Gopher at 123 East Elm Street. Take your favorite poems or some of your original wor...

Artesian Arts League Holds Workshop

The Artesian Arts League Poetry workshop was a success with a success with ten participants attending. Various forms and patterns of poetry were taught. Several Choral Readings were read and enjoyed by the entire group. The Couplet, one of the forms of p...

Letter To The Editor - Column Appreciated

As a seventh generation resident of Hempstead/Nevada County I want to thank you for the continuing and vital service to our area through the Picayune. My great grandfather, James M. Bub' Bennett, wrote the Sutton news for the Picayune for many years. I ...

Letter To The Editor - God Bless Prescott

My family and I moved to Prescott (Laneburg) almost a year ago, knowing that this community was where God was leading us. What blessings we have received. During this time we have met people who have become like family. For those of you who have lived h...

Bud's Auto Parts Celebrates 40 Years

40TH ANNIVERSARY - Bud's Auto Parts celebrated its 40th Anniversary on Saturday, April 7. One of the events durig the day was a classic and hot rod car and truck show and competition. Above, is a 1966 Chevrolet pick-up owned by Prescott's Davey Jones....

Bracket Bash At Prescott Raceway This Weekend

This weekend will be the "Bracket Bash" at the Prescott Raceway. Time trials will begin at 4 p.m., with racing to start at 7 o'clock. Tickets for the spectator side are $5 each, while pit tickets will be $10, with children under 12 getting in free. Gat...

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday At Fairgrounds

Saturday is the day for the Seventh Annual Prescott-Nevada County Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt. There have been some changes made for the hunt this year. According to Chamber director Mary Godwin, the event has been moved to the Nevada County Fa...

Rosston's City Secretary Resigns Post

Once again the City of Rosston is looking for a new city secretary. At the regular monthly meeting of the Rosston City Council, Monday, April 2, Taun'a Budd, current secretary, tendered her resignation. The reason was so she can further her education. ...

March Rainfall Over 5-Inches

March was a wet month, according to local weatherman John W. Teeter. He said the area received 5.17 inches of rain during the month, while the normal rainfall amount is 4.80 inches. This meant the region got 0.27 inch more than usual. And, because Janu...

Texarkana Man Arrested By NCSO

A Texarkana, Texas man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Nevada County. According to court records, Nevada County Sheriff's deputy Danny Martin was patrolling along Highway 371 near Prescott when he saw a red Ford pickup cro...

Suspect Nabbed In Two-County Chase

A reckless driving call turned into a two-county chase recently. According to court records, Stevie Anderson, 23, of Gurdon, was charged with felony fleeing because of his actions on March 4. This is a class D felony, with a sentence up to six years in ...

CCSO Arrests Emmet Resident

An Emmet man has been arrested and charged with breaking or entering and theft in Clark County. According to court records, Tracy Williams, 25, allegedly broke into a vehicle in Amity and took a CD/radio and eight CDs. Breaking or entering is a class ...

Sheriff Arrests Man For Fifth DWI Charge

For some people the learning curve is a flat line. Take the case of Robert Darryl Robinson, who has been charged with his fifth driving while under the influence charge. The fifth DWI offense is an unclassified felony carrying a punishment of one to six...

Indian Education Classes Sought By Tribe

American History is taught in schools. Black History is taught in schools. World History is taught in schools. However, the history of the American Indian is not taught in schools, and the Manataka Indian Council has begun working to correct this over...

Rabies Clinics Set Around County For April 21

The Nevada County 4-H will again sponsor a low cost rabies vaccination clinic this year. It will be held Saturday, April 21, at various locations throughout the county. State law requires each dog and cat to have a rabies vaccination each year by a lice...

Farm and Home News

Fire ants cost farmers and homeowners millions of dollars each year. April has been designated Fire Ant Awareness Month in the state of Arkansas. Spring is a good time to learn how to control them. Homeowners can use the two step method,' a simple ap...

Living Well with the Carrie Connection

Since the conception of Easter as a holy celebration in the second century, it has had its non-religious side. In fact, Easter was originally a pagan festival. The ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with an uproarious festival commemorating t...

NHS Honor Roll Is Given

Nevada High School has announced its third nine weeks honor roll. They follow by grades. All A's Seventh grade: Chad Jones and Matthew Rusher. Eighth grade: Timmothy Bear, Regina Leaks, Brian Maroon, Channing Watts and David Williams. Ninth grade: El...