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Here are the stories in the Wednesday, December 29, 1999 edition of Gurdon Times

Smithson Authorized To Borrow Up To $300,000
Gurdon's School Board gave Gurdon Superintendent Bobby Smithson approval to borrow up to $300,000.
CCIC Ponders Land Options
With less than a year on an option for a parcel of land, the Clark County Industrial Council has a problem to ponder.
Times' New Website Online
Visitors to the Internet web pages for Ragsdale Printing Co., Inc. found a new on-line format for Nevada County Picayune and The Gurdon Times beginning December 8, 1999.
Wilson To Represent GHS At Four States Bandmasters
Andrew Wilson, a senior at Gurdon High School, has been selected to represent Gurdon at the annual Four States Bandmasters Association convention in Texas.
Reunions
The family of A.B. and Myrtle Lee Roberson had their Christmas get together Saturday, December. 18, in their home in Gurdon.
College News
The Baylor University Office of Enrollment Services has notified Brandi Escalante of her acceptance into the university's fall 2000 undergraduate class.
Class Planned For Those Wishing To Lose Weight/Fat
Extension staff will discuss ways to win the weight-loss battle and teach lifestyle changes to help you keep the weight off.
Alfred Smith
Alfred Smith, 78, of Gurdon departed this life on Monday, December 20, 1999.
Edgar F. McKin
Edgar F. 'Pete' McKin, 73, of Curtis died Tuesday, December 21, 1999.
Marietta McDonald
Marietta McDonald, 77, of Gurdon died Thursday, December 23, 1999.
Faye Adams Holt
Faye Adams Holt was born in Pike City on June 8, 1899. She was the daughter of John Wesley and Nancy Emily Mosely Adams. Her formal education was received through the public schools in Delight and Magnolia A&M College of Magnolia (now SAU).
Community News
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of the city will be holding a watch meeting service on December 31 beginning at 10:00 p.m. It will be family and friends night. Everyone and all churches are welcome. Rev. Quintin Radford, pastor.
Golden Oldies
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I was able to be with most of my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I hope that most were mindful of Christmas's greatest gift, our savior, Jesus Christ.
FYI
First Presbyterian Church will have Christmas Eve services Dec. 24 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this service of Christmas carols and communion.
SAU Sets Registration For Spring
Registration for the spring term at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia will be held Monday and Tuesday, January 10 and 11. Classes will begin on Wednesday, January 12.
Nutrition Important In All Stages Of Life
Nutrition is important in all life stages from childhood through the end of life. As a person ages a balanced and varied eating pattern remains important, but nutritional needs change.
Scholarship Planed
An endowed annual scholarship honoring former U.S. Sen. Dale Bumpers has been established at the Arkansas Community Foundation.
Agency Announces Disaster Program
Farm Service Agency has announced a crop disaster program (CDP). Congress has appropriated $1.2 billion for CDP to offset 1999 losses due to natural disasters.
Seven CMS Students Earn All Region Band Honors
There were 2,400 students registered for 240 places in Region III Junior High All Region Bands. Auditions were held at Ashdown Junior High School.
Poinsettias Can Last Long After Christmas
People usually enjoy poinsettias for a few weeks before Christmas and then throw them away, but with a little work you can make them last long after the holidays have passed.

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