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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, May 1, 1996 edition of Gurdon Times

Riding Accident Claims Life Of Gerald Hendrix
Antoine Resident Was Serving First Term As Arkansas
State Representative; Active In Farming, Family Bank A freak riding accident claimed the life of freshman representative Gerald Hendrix Wednesday, April 24.
Project's First Phase Dedicated
A few short months ago Gurdon's new high school complex was dedicated.
City Cleanup Campaign Is May 6-11
The City of Gurdon will conduct a curbside pick up campaign for household items only Monday, May 6 through Saturday, May 11.
The 1996 Gurdon Primary
Hogue Wants To Serve City Residents
Serving the people of Gurdon is Linda Gayle Hogue's goal if elected to the post of recorder/treasurer in the May 21 primary.
Smith Has Many Plans To Continue
Continuing to go above and beyond the call of duty is why Tambra Smith wants to remain Gurdon's recorder/treasurer.
Waivers Ready For Producer's 1996 Insurance
Under the FAIR Act, producers can obtain a waiver for crop insurannce. Waivers can be generic, applying to some or all crops grown on a farm and for multiple years.
National Police Week Proclaimed By Gurdon Mayor
The week of May 12-18 will be National Police Week. Mayor Rick Smith is to sign a proclamation for the recognition of the men and women who put their lives on the line for all of us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Buford Enrolls At ITT
Wesley Buford of Okolona has enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at ITT Technical Institute in Little Rock.
Safe Kids Week Set
Gurdon Primary School is participating in National Safe Kids Week 1996 During the week of May 4-11 by sending home a copy of the Family Safety Check.
County In WWII Book
World War II veterans of Clark County have recently been featured in a book titled "We Were There."
Tackett's Honored
Deborah Tackett and John Tackett, Shelter Insurance Company agents in Arkadelphia, have been honored among the company's top producers in life insurance sales.
Thinclads Headed To State Meet
Six members of the Lady Go-Devils track team will be making the trip to Heber Springs Friday, May 4, for the state track meet.
Pee Wee Schedule Is Given
The 1996 PeeWee baseball schedule has been released. The team listed last is the home team.
Smith Lauded For Her Efforts
Mary Smith, manager of the Sonic Drive-In of Gurdon, received recognition at the company's recent national convention in Nashville, Tenn. The Gurdon Sonic Drive-In at 209 E. Main, experienced a $50,000 increase in net sales for fiscal year 1995.

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