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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, July 28, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

Budget Changed: District Saves $8,600 A Year
"I know you're always in need of funds because there are only one or two schools in the state that don't need money," said David W. Smith of Stephens, Inc., Investment Bankers, of Little Rock.
Contractor Picked For Project
Gurdon Water and Sewer discussed the bid from McClendon Construction Co., of Palestine for the Greenville/Phase II-C water project
Gurdon Lions Club Forms
A new civic club is in Gurdon.
Changes Made To Driver's Licenses
Some changes have been made to the Arkansas driver's licenses to help prevent underage motorists from illegally buying alcohol or tobacco products.
In Our Time
The 1999 Clark County Fair Queen nomination deadline has been extended to July 30. Contestants must be 16 years old on or before the day of the pageant and not over 21, never married nor had children.
Cheerleaders Attend UALR Camp
Recently the Gurdon Junior High and Senior High cheerleaders attended cheerleader camp at UALR.
Seminar Set
The Unemployment Insurance Administration of the Employment Security Department will be hosting a seminar for employers in Clark, Garland, Hot Springs , Montgomery, Pike, Polk and Scott counties. The seminar will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Cent...
Mullins Earns International Recognition
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has announced that Jessica Mullins of Garland, Texas, has achieved full diploma recognition.
Deaths, Funerals
Charles 'Billy Joe' Jester
Charles 'Billy Joe' Jester, 64, of White Oak died Tuesday, July 20, 1999, at Longview, Texas, Regional Hospital.
Alma Lea Norman Lee
Alma Lea Norman Lee, 81, of Gurdon went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 1999.
Artie B. Young
Artie Bell Young, 86, of Whelen Springs died Thursday, July 15, 1999, in a Texarkana hospital.
Golden Oldies
Bingo was played at the center on July 19.
Community News
Women's conference will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Okolona Friday, July 30, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 31, at 8:00 a.m. for a prayer breakfast. Theme will be 'Women Empowered for War in a New Millennium.' Everyone is welcome. You may...

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