IT HAPPENED HERE YEARS AGO….
1983 Cynthia Duncan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
July 2023
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Pageant schedule set for annual Greenway Picnic
REUNIONS The traditional slate of beauty pageants are scheduled in conjunction with this year’s Greenway Picnic, set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at the picnic grounds in that community.
Summer Feeding program resumes at local schools
Under the federallyfunded effort, all those under the age of 18 are provided free meals at local schools. The meals are the same for all children regardless of family income, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. No registration is required for those attending.
Commodity distribution slated July 19 for Clay County
A commodity distribution for Clay County is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
St. Francis School reunion set
The annual St. Francis School reunion will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 14. It will be held at the St. Francis Baptist Church in St. Francis. The reunion is for anyone who attended school at St. Francis, along with spouses and friends. Ham, drinks, and paper products will be provided. Former students are asked to bring a covered dish, snack or dessert. Everyone is encouraged to share this information with any family or friends who attended St. Francis School at any time. Organizers note they hope all former students plan to be there and join the fun.
New Hope Baptist Church VBS continues
New Hope Baptist Church in Pollard continues its Vacation Bible School each Wednesday night through July 19. Those attending will be served a meal at 5:30 p.m. with VBS being held from 6 to 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Twist and Turns” as those attending will spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win. Classes are available for preschool through youth. Those wanting more information may call 870544-2364.
Makayla Allman graduates from UA Little Rock
Makayla Allman of Piggott, Ark., graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock during the spring 2023 semester. Allman graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance.
Bobby Lloyd Williams
Bobby Lloyd Williams, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away June 21, 2023, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Mo. He was born on August 8, 1935, in Pollard, Ark., and was the son of Homer and Blanche (Davis) Williams.
Wilma Pauline Bullinger
Wilma Pauline Bullinger, 82 of Rector, passed away on July 7, 2023 at her home. Pauline was born to the late Earl and Jewel (Parrish) Gotthardt in Joplin, Mo. She was known by many for her cooking abilities and working at some of the restaurants in Rector and then later at the Nursing Home in Rector. She enjoyed riding in the country looking for deer. She was an avid garage sale shopper who had collected many cookie jars and salt and pepper shakers. She loved her family and all their get –togethers. She was a member of the Purcell Church.