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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, September 16, 1998 edition of Gurdon Times

Resolutions, Budgets, Audit Keep City Council Busy
Gurdon's City Council had a full plate for its regular monthly meeting Monday night.
Resolutions, Budgets, Audit Keep City Council Busy (cont)
ew companies are interested in sub-leasing the old hospital, currently leased by Dr. Elton Stewart, who had the idea of turning it into a residential care facility himself.
Few Candidates Bother To Seek Office
Only three people could be bothered to seek office for the Gurdon City Council in the Nov. 3 General Election.
Pryor Stumps For Votes Locally
Mark Pryor, son of Sen. David Pryor, was in town Wednesday, pressing the flesh as he runs for the office of Arkansas Attorney General.
Devils Hammer Beavers 30-8
Two games into the season and Gurdon's Go-Devils are untested for the most part.
Devils Hammer Beavers 30-8 (cont)
the pitch on second down to Lakeside's 28, but the play was called back as Gurdon was guilty of a clip.
Sosa Ties McGwire's Homers
For many years, baseball fans believed Roger Maris' mark of 61 home runs would last forever.
Forest Festival Pageant Oct. 24
The 16th annual Forest Festival pageant date has been set for Saturday, October 24, at the old Gurdon High School auditorium on Third Street.
In Our Time
An area tent revival will be held at Curtis Junction September 27-October 2. Services begin at 7:00 p.m. each evening. Everyone is invited to attend.
Classy Moments
It was so nice reading the letters published in the Gurdon Times last week that were written by the seventh and eighth grade students of Mrs. Clark's English classes. It is very evident that the students are very proud of their new building. Their letters...
Community News
The 84th Session of Southwest District Association Singing Convention to convene with Harrison Chapel Baptist Church in Delight September 18-19. The theme will be 'Upholding Standards of Church Music for the 21st Century.' The theme song will be Hold to ...
Fishing Derby September 26 At DeGray Park
DeGray Lake Resort State Park will be hosting an all day fishing derby on Saturday, September 26, to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day.
Delinquent Lands To Be Sold Sept. 26 At Bowen's
Commissioner of State Lands Charlie Daniels announced that the annual auction for Clark County tax delinquent properties will be held at 2:00 p.m. September 24 at Bowen's Restaurant in Caddo Valley.
Five Week Computer Class Begins At GHS
An adult computer class has begun at Gurdon High School. The class is taught by Freddie Horne.
Golden Oldies
Gurdon Senior Adult Center has been playing bingo on Monday of the month and Mrs. Tommy Rhodes has been teaching crafts each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We have been making some really pretty things.
Gurdon Lake Is Stocked With Catfish
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission crews stocked 243,041 fish in Arkansas lakes and rivers during August, Mike Gibson, assistant chief of fisheries, said last week.
Fall Enrollment At UACCH At 1,439, An All-Time High
The University of Arkansas Community College at Hope is continuing to experience phenomenal growth.
Fair Winners Are Announced
Best of show purple ribbon awards at the Clark County Fair went to the educational booths of Red Springs Extension Homemakers Club and the Shining Stars 4-H Club, Barbara Holt of the Extension Service in Arkadelphia said last week. Both exhibits implement...

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