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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, September 24, 1997 edition of Gurdon Times

Bids Much For New GMS Come In Much Higher Than Expected
By JOHN MILLER

It appears as though the new Gurdon Middle School will cost more than originally expected.

Or planned.

Bids on the project were opened recently and brought before the Gurdon School Board Tuesday, Sept. 16.

The district had hoped...

Go-Devils Roast Wolves
By JOHN MILLER

It's not often a losing football team can be called lucky.

However, the Prescott Curley Wolves were lucky Friday night though whipped by the Gurdon Go-Devils at Gus Brown field. Had Devil defenders been able to hold onto errant pass ...

Go-Devils Roast Wolves (cont)
tt had the ball for one play as Johnston again was in the 'gun and sailed a pass deep.

This time, however, Hatley was waiting and intercepted the ball, giving the Devils possession at their 25.

Unfortunately, Gurdon's offense was unable to move the ...

Courthouse Location Unknown
By JOHN MILLER

At this particular point in time, no one knows where the Clark County courthouse will be.

One thing is known, it will not be constructed on Third and Fourth and Main streets in downtown Arkadelphia.

In a surprise move, the Clark Co...

Cleanup Continues Saturday
By JOHN MILLER

A clean-up day has been scheduled in Gurdon for Saturday, Sept. 20.

According to Gurdon Mayor Rick Smith, volunteers are needed to help pick up garbage along the city streets on this day.

He said once this has been done, a lunch fo...

Iron Important For All
Dr. Sandra B. Nichols, Director

Arkansas Department of Health

"Iron is the only nutrient for which women have a higher daily requirement than men."

Many women and toddlers share a condition that neither should have - not enough...

Homecoming Plans Underway For GHS
The Gurdon High School Student Council, led by Adrianne Porcelli, has begun planning for the most memorable homecoming ever.

Homecoming is October 17 against Lewisville.

In addition to the usual events of coronation, parade and football gam...

Forthmans Reunite
Those attending the Forthman reunion were Estelle Bear, Mauriece and Francis Herrington, Marietta McDonald, L.R. and Caroline McDonald, Amy Jackson, Clark Forthman of Gurdon, Gilbert and Francis Bear, Irene Harper, Virginia Harper, Bob and Shirley Gree...
PPK Contest Set Saturday
Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the South Clark County Jaycees host an NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass and Kick competition on September 27.

The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8...

Free Hunting, Fishing Now
The free hunting and fishing weekend begins at noon on Friday, September 26, and ends at midnight on Sunday, September 28.

Residents and non residents may hunt or fish during these times without a license.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park wil...

Deaths, Funerals
Donnie Williams
Donnie Williams, 90, of Gurdon died Tuesday, September 16, 1997.

She was a homemaker and a member of Whelen Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Billy Williams and Perry Williams both of Gurdon; two daughters, Betty Jone...

Saul Dickens Jr.
Saul Dickens Jr., 76, of Fordyce passed away recently.

He was born January 21, 1921, in Gurdon. He was a member of Providence A.M.E. Church of Whelen Srpings.

Survivors include six sons, Deotis, Albert and Deotis Saul Dickens of Fordyc...

Robert Dwight Niehuss
Roert Dwight Niehuss, 54, of Arkadelphia died Sunday, September 21, 1997.

He was manager of Family Timberlands. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Gurdon.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Stiffler Niehuss; a son, Ro...

Evelyn Otwell
Evelyn Otwell, 76, of Gurdon died Friday, September 19, 1997.

She was a homemaker and a member of Beirne Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Jerry Otwell of Gurdon; a daughter, Lisa Francis of Okolona; a sister, Gladys Thomas of P...

Extension Service
by Barbara A. Holt, Ph.D.

Clark County Extension Agetn -

Family and Consumer Sciences

Cooperative Extension Service

The Internet can provide a wealth of health information: physicians in a specific city, medical condition...

Arthritis Help Is Now Available
The current excitement surrounding alternative treatments does not alter the reality that many of the nearly 40 million Americans with arthritis rely heavily on prescription and over-the-counter medications to manage pain and lessen joint destruction.<...
Districts Annual Report To Be Made Public
The Gurdon School District will make its annual report to the public in a meeting Monday night. The administration will be detailing progress toward accomplishing program goals, accredation standards and proposals to correct deficiencies.

In a r...

Fall Roundup Is Vital For Herds
by Ron Matlock

County Agent - Staff Chairman

Cooperative Extension Service

FALL ROUNDUP

For spring calving herds, fall roundup is a time for performing several management practices which will determine the future health...


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