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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, March 18, 1998 edition of Gurdon Times

No Answer To Caney Project
A bridge problem is causing concern for Gurdon and Clark County.
Water Project All But Done
With the exception of clean up work, the Gurdon Rural Water Project is all but done.
Jury Seated For John Cason Trial
Jury selection began in the first degree murder trial of Johnny Wayne Cason, 27.
New Feed Store Opens In Gurdon
Gurdon area farmers and ranchers no longer have to travel far to get the feed their livestock needs.
Paull Seeking Mayor's Job
Story not available.
Baseball Sign Up Is Saturday
Signup for baseball in Gurdon will be Saturday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. at the baseball park.
Community News
Muldrew Chapel C.M.E. Church hosted its first celebrated church anniversary March 8 at 3:00 p.m.
College News
Michael Shane McBride, who will graduate this year from Gurdon High School, has been awarded a technical scholarship to the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope.
Coalition Meeting Is Thursday
The Clark County Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) Coalition board of directors and its members will meet at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in the Evans Student Center board room at Ouachita Baptist University. The public is invited to attend the me...
Hilltop 4-H Meets
Hilltop Junior 4-H Club met March 9 with 23 members present. After watching a food safety video, the members were able to solve the 'Mystery of the Poisoned Panther Picnic.'
Book Drive Scheduled By GMS
The Gurdon Middle School will have a book donation drive March 16 through 20.
Students Learn Of HIV Virus
In the United States today, many families face a variety of serious crisis. One crisis youth of today face is the virus HIV that causes AIDS.
Jaycees Host Baseball Prog.
The South Clark County Jaycees will be hosting a new program for the youth in the spring.
Emergency Program Set
The Arkansas Jaycees and KTHV have teamed up to provide and coordinate community response to major emergencies or disasters.
Bluegrass Group Is Set To Play
The Chansler Brothers, a bluegrass group, will be guest singers at the Church of God in Gurdon on March 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Church Women Meet
Velvet Gonzales hosted the March 9 meeting of the Women of the Church of God. There were nine members present, including Thelma Mizell, Rhoda Spruill, Doris Vance, Eulah Wilson, Shirley Smithpeters, Vivian Spruill, Janet Toland, Velvet Gonzales and Rhonda...
Obituaries
Bob Mac Tarpley
Bob Mac Tarpley, 77, of Gurdon died Tuesday, March 10, 1998.
Idell Loy
Idell Loy, 80, of Arkadelphia died Wednesday, March 11, 1998, at Pineview Nursing Center in Gurdon.
Helen Petty Runyan
Mrs. Helen Petty Runyan, 78, of Arkadelphia died Friday, March 13, 1998 in Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock.
Gertrude Faber
Gertrude 'Trudy' Faber, 65, of Kenwood, Calif., died Sunday, March 8, 1998.
Classy Women
We had a visit from Old Man Winter last week, and believe me no one had to tell us it was cold outside. We are not really difficult to please, just give us warm days with the beautiful sunshine (please).
Club News
Twenty-three members of the Red Springs Extension Homemakers Club met March 12 in the home of Tootsie Dempsey. President Jean Toland presided over the meeting, reading the eye opener, a happy person is a busy person. The devotional reading, "You are Love...
Turner's Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Turner of Gurdon will be honored with a reception given by their children to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, March 21, 1998, between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. in their home.
In Our Time
Anyone wanting to vote in the Preferential Primary Election May 19 must register at least 30 days prior to that date. Voter registration forms are available at Gurdon City Hall in the City Recorder's office. If you need more information, call Tambra Smith...
Golden Oldies
The Sittin' Easy Club is still making cushions for the chairs at the center.

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