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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, April 21, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

Legislative Session Financially Good For Clark County
It was a good session of the General Assembly as far as Clark County is concerned.
Commission Discusses Drive-Thru
BY REBECCA S. COOPER
CCIC Learns About Safety
There has been a spate of vandalism in Arkadelphia lately, resulting in damage to several vehicles.
Gurdon Thinclads Becoming Track Power
Gurdon is rapidly becoming a track power.
Diamond Devils Doing Well This Season
Gurdon's Diamond Devils have been playing solid baseball throughout the season.
Local Vets Offer Rabies Clinic In County
Local veterinarians, the Clark County Extension Service and the Clark County Health Unit are sponsoring a series of rabies vaccination clinics through Clark County this spring.
Volunteer Program Targeting Students
Less than two years ago, in September 1997, the Arkansas Division of Volunteerism launched a statewide program to encourage youth, grades K-12, to volunteer in their communities.
Deaths
Arthur 'Pete' Benson
Arthur "Pete" Benson, age 77, of Gurdon died Tuesday, April 13, 1999.
Virgil Elton SmithpetersM
Virgil Elton Smithpeters, 79, of Gurdon died Sunday, April 18, 1999.
Golden Oldies
The Gurdon Senior Adult Center wishes to thank Billy Wells for donating flower arrangements for the tables. We appreciate those who have donated to the center in anyway.
Community News
Musical explosion at Union Grove Baptist Church of Bluff City on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. sponsored by pastor's aid. Everyone and all churches are welcome to attend. Sis. Burma Purifoy, worship leader, Rev. Leon Parham, pastor.
In Our Time
First United Methodist Church will have a fish fry April 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Adult plates are $6; children 6-12 are $3.50; and children 5 and under eat free. Take outs are available. Tickets may be purchased from any member of UMW. Make your plans n...
Kindergarten Are Changed By Legislators
The age for beginning kindergarten was changed in the recent legislature.
Girls Basketball Camp Set
The 1999 Lady Tiger Basketball Camp for girl athletes in the seventh through 12th grades will be held June 28-July 1 on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia.
Track Records Being Sought
Coach Mark Shelton, Gurdon High School track coach, is trying to locate past track records for past track performance for boys and girls of GHS.
WCG Meets, Convention Begins April 30
The Women of the Church of God (WCG) met April 13. There were eight members in attendance. They were Doris Vance, Eulah Wilson, Shirley Smithpeters, Vivian Spruill, Janet Toland, Velvet Gonzales, Rhonda Spruill and Jeannie Burchfield.
Kay, Thomerson Engagement Told
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Kay of Wills Point, Texas, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kelli Kristen, to Mark Fuller Thomerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thomerson of Gurdon.
PTO Carnival Preparing
The Gurdon P.T.O. carnival will take place at the Gurdon Primary School Friday, April 30, from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the games are 25 cents each and may be purchased ahead of time or on the night of the carnival.

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