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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 14, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

20 Safe Years Recognized At IP Yard In Whelen Springs
Employees at the Whelen Springs lumber yard, owned and operated by International Paper, were rewarded for 20 years of safety Friday.
Contractor Needs More Time
Work on the annex to the Clark County Courthouse is coming along, but the contractor needs more time.
Ross Raises $140,000
Raising money has been no problem for State Sen. Mike Ross of late.
Unemployment Rate Falls
There's more good news for Clark County on the unemployment front.
Rose Hedge Annexed Into City
Clark County Judge Buddy Manning opened the Gurdon city council meeting on the Rose Hedge annexation Thursday, at 7:00 p.m.
Roebuck Seeks House Seat
Dr. Tommy Roebuck, a dentist, businessman and community leader in Arkadelphia has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for District 36 of the Arkansas State House of Representatives.
In Our Times
Saturday, July 17, there will be a gospel singing concert at First Church of God on Highway 67S at 7:30 p.m. The featured singers will be Wind Spirit from Malvern. Everyone is invited.
Golden Oldies
The Gurdon Senior Adult Center is a program of Central Arkansas Development Council and is a United Way Agency.
Community News
Men's and women's conference on family and evangelism will be held July 22-24 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Clair Baptist Church in Burtsell. Special guests will be Rev. and Sis. Arnold Smith and Rev. and Sis. Keith B. Beard of Illinois, Sis. Linda Clark of Hope, S...
Volleyball Camp Set
There will be a senior girls volleyball camp at Gurdon High School July 19-21 at 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All girls in grades 10-12 interested in participating in the upcoming volleyball season should attend this clinic.
Clothes Reveal Generation Gap
BARBARA A. HOLT
CLARK COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
OBU Student Retreat August 1-3
The admissions counseling office at Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) will be the host for the school's eighth annual new student retreat to be held August 1-3 on the OBU campus.
Davidson Meeting Is July 30-August 8
Davidson Methodist Campground, west of Arkadelphia, will hold its 115th annual encampment July 30 through August 8.
4-H News
Clark County Extension Service
'Shack' Shackelford To Be Honored With Party
The nieces and nephews of G.E. 'Shake' Shackelford of Arkadelphia will be hosting a party in honor of his ninetieth birthday.
Deaths
Ruth Olivia Lane
Ruth Olivia Lane, 71, passed away Saturday, July 10, 1999, in Hot Springs.
Stone Attends Conservation Workshop
Gurdon High School agriculture teacher Stacy Stone recently attended a week-long Teacher Conservation Workshop (TCW) at Heifer Project International in Perryville on a full scholarship from the Ross Foundation in Arkadelphia.
Family Reunions
Clay Jones Family
On June 18, 33 descendants of the late Susie Nunn Jones and Clay Jones of Gurdon checked into their hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., for another fantastic family reunion to remember.
Quickbooks Class Offered
Henderson State University Small Business Department Center (SBDC), in cooperation with Garland County Community College, will hold a hands-on-training session teaching attendees how to use Quickbooks software in their business.
Ashbrook, Wilson Exchange Vows
Nuptial vows were exchanged between Kelli Marie Ashbrook and Bryan Matthew Wilson at 7 p.m. June 5 in Central Baptist Church in Prescott officiated by Rev. Chad Brandon.
Ashbrook, Wilson Exchange Vows (cont)
out the evening. Lady in Red was the music chosen for the money dance, which was played prior to the bride and groom leaving. Kelli wore a red dress to leave in.
Schools To Get More Funds, More Teachers
MIKE ROSS

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