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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 31, 1996 edition of Gurdon Times

911 To Go Online In November
November will bring more to Clark County than Thanksgiving and football this year.
Jobless Rate Stays The Same At 2.3%
For the second straight month, Clark County has the lowest unemployment figures in the state.
Air Expo Plans Progressing
Plans for the first annual Air Exposition at Lowe Field are coming together.
Scholarship Presented
The Rev. John Graham, president of the Gurdon Rotary Club, presented John Anderson with a plaque and check as the Rotary Club's scholarship winner. The presentation was made at the club's July 25 meeting, though Anderson was named as the winner during cer...
Updating 911
While Clark County's 911 emergency telephone system won't be like the television program, as no medical advice will be given, county coordinator Charles Bullard told the Gurdon Rotary Club it will help save lives. Bullard gave the club members a rundown o...
Whooo'se There?
Students in grades three through six in the Gurdon district participated in the National Environmental Science Activity program recently at the Cabe Library. This program is sponsored by the Arkansas Museum of Science and History. Deborah Craig brought Em...
Registration Set; Supply List Given
Registration for new students who will attend Gurdon Primary school will be August 5, 6 and 7 at the primary school office.
Curtis Is All-Star
T.J. Curtis, a senior linebacker Go-Devil, will play this Friday night in the High School All-Star football game.
'96 All-Star Games Are August 2-3
The 1996 Arkansas High School Coaches Association East-West All-Star games will be held on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway on August 2-3.
Okolona Pair Go On Marsh Manuevers
The week of July 8-12 Leah Lynn, daughter of Henry and Vickie Lynn of Okolona, was chosen to attend Marsh Maneuvers. Only four Arkansas 4-H'ers were allowed in a camp exchange with Louisiana 4-H'ers. Marsh Maneuvers was conducted on Grand Terre Island ...
Youth Attend Camp
The Clark County 4-H youth recently attended the 1996 Junior Camp at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center. The workshops were "Can You Canoe?", "Earthy Ectotherms", "4-H Critter Challenge", and "T-Shirt Mania". 4-H'ers learned to canoe in the "Can You Ca...
Float Trip
Teen Leaders Floated the Caddo at Arrowhead. Eighteen people attend the camp out. The teens played volley-ball, tether ball, horseshoes, and many card games. The teen leader 4-H'ers had to completed many requirements before they were able to attend the...
Grant Allows Gurdon To Go Global
"Making Connections for a Global Future" is the title of the 1996- 97 International Paper Edcore Technology Grant that was awarded to the Gurdon Public Schools. The purpose of this grant is to provide a technology- rich environment for all our teachers a...
Allen Performs At Aegis
Eric Allen, a sophomore at Gurdon High School, is one of 49 students who has just completed the 1996 SummerStage program, an AEGIS program in the performing arts that culminates in a musical variety program, which was presented to the public.
Griffin Attends Convention
Robert H. Griffin, owner of the H&R Block franchise in Gurdon was among more than 800 franchise owners and representatives attending the company's first H&R Block Franchise Conevention in Kansas City, July 9- 12.
Band Practice Stars Aug. 5
Article not available.
School Calendar Set
Article not available.
Adopt-A-Pet Aug. 10
The Humane Society of Clark County will be at Piggly Wiggly in Gurdon Saturday, August 10, to help Gurdon residents know the needs of unwanted animals.

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