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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, March 17, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

Sewer Lines Top Be Smoked For Leaks
Gurdon's Water and Sewer Department will soon be blowing smoke.
Littering On Old Beirne Road A Problem
Garbage has been dumped on the Old Beirne Road recently, prompting the offer of a reward from a local citizen.
Earth Day Addresses Vital Issues
Incidents of littering have brought about concerns for the environment.
Rain Does Little Damage
In spite of all the rain Friday and Saturday, there was little damage in Clark County.
In Our Time
Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute commodities at the Gurdon Senior Adult Center at 403 E. Main on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Commodities are available to persons meeting income guide lines. Call...
Deaths, Funerals
Virgil Marks
Virgil Marks, 88, of Gurdon died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.
Lillian Fortner
Lillian Fortner, 92, of Gurdon died Thursday, March 11, 1999.
James M. Brown
James M. Brown, 80, of Bossier City, La., died Sunday, March 14, 1999.
Emmett M Burns
Emmett M. Burns, 81, of Gurdon died Sunday, March 14, 1999, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.
Golden Oldies
There have been several activities planned at the Gurdon Senior Adult Center that we have not been able to accomplish this month. There have been so many of those who attend the center who have been sick. To name some: Junior Thrasher, Gladys Sherman and ...
Community News
New Mr. Zion Baptist Church of Gurdon will celebrate its 51st church anniversary March 28 at 2:30 p.m. Everyone and all churches are welcome. Special guests will be Antioch Baptist Church of Emmet. Rev. Billy Roberts, pastor and speaker. Bro. Frederick Ha...
United Way Seeking Agencies
Funding requests from incorporated non-profit groups are being accepted by the United Way of Clark County.
Classy Moments
Rain and cold weather met us as we brought the third nine weeks period to a close. It seems as though time has flown by for this school year. Only nine weeks left before the students will be home with their families for the summer.
Older Employees Honored This Week
Gurdon Head Start and Gurdon Senior Adult Center are honoring their older workers this week.
GPS Students Raise $3,500 For St. Judes
Gurdon Primary School students recently raised over $3,500 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital located in Memphis, Tenn. St. Jude Hospital specializes in developing cures and caring for children with catastrophic diseases.
Club News
Red Springs EHC
President Jean Toland opened the Red Springs Extension Homemakers meeting by reading the eye opener, 'When Love and Spice Work Together, Expect a Masterpiece.'
Circus Is Coming To Gurdon
The Kelly Miller Circus, founded during the Depression, is making a stop in Gurdon.
WCG Elects New Officers
Women of the Church of God (WCG) met March 9 at the home of Velvet Gonzales.
College News
Bethany S. Cooper, a senior at Gurdon High School, has been awarded an Alumni Scholarship to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. The scholarship has a four-year value of over $7,900.

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