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Even though 1981 could not
be considered banner agri
cultural year in practically
anyone's book, the importan
ce of agriculture to the econo
my of Robeson County is still
dramatic. Total cash sales
from farms in Robeson Coun
ty in 1981 amounted to
S122.336.216. This figure com
pares with the 1980 total of
SI 17,182.103. Thus, cash
sales were up 4.2 percent
from the previous year for a
total increase of S5,154,113.
While these figures may
seem significant, perhaps the
most distressing aspect of the
farm income picture for 1981
was the decline in practically
all income levels arising from
commodities produced in R9
beson County other than
tobacco. With more than an
. SU million increase in tobac
co income alone, which was
18.6 percent greater than the
previous year, one can readily
account for the slight increase
in total agricultural income.
Also, it does not take a
mathematician to note that
without the Sll million in
crease in tobacco income, we
actually would have been
down more than S6 million
from the previous year when
all other farm sales are taken
into account.
Thus, while we are pleased
to report this increase in
sales, it is quite obvious that
many producers suffered ser
ious setbacks as they pro
duced commodities such as
corn and soybeans. Since the
1980 income figures were
almost S10 million less than I
1979, it is easy to see why that
the economic well-being of
our agricultural producers in
this area has suffered ser
iously during the past two
years for many of our produ
cers.
Even though yields im
proved slightly for most com
modities during 1981, price
comparisons to 1980 accoun
ted for much of the decline in
other commodity areas. Lower
prices coupled with yields that
were still depressed due to
the erractic weather patterns
that existed in 1981, generally
accounts for the lower income
figures for most commodities.
In a review of other major
commodities in this area, we
saw cotton income increase
slightly over 20 percent, pro
ducing an income of SI,975,
S3,854.825. Wheat income
was down 9.6 percent produc
ing an income of SI,976,000.
Corn income declined 16.6
percent, producing a total of
$16,218,000, while soydcaii
income declined 13.7 percent
coming in *t $15,001,875.
percent coming in "St $15,001,
875.
Horticultural crops income
declined 20.7 percent, produ
cing s tots! return of $4,079,
637. Even though hog prices
have increased slightly from
1980, major cutbacks in pro
duction and continuing aver
age low prices caused a
decline in hog income of 9.6
percent. Total income from
hogs amounted to $11,281,
827. Forestry income was one
that suffered the most serious
decline of anv commodity
produced. Income from fores
try sales shrank 32.3 percent
to $5,304,119.
Naturally, there are many
other commodities that are
produced in this lage agricul
tural county that helped to
produce the total amount of
income. Should anyone desire
copies of the cash farm
income estimates, they are
available at the O.P. Owens
Agriculture Building. These
estimates include every com
modity that produced income
in 1981. In next week's
column, a more indepth an
alysis will be made regarding
income changes for individual
commodities.
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Church News
by Mrs. Leacie Brooks
Sunday School began at
9:30. The Superintendent,
Bro. Henry Chavis was in the
hospital. Every one was wel
comed by the assistant super
intendent Bro. Jidrie Wil
kins. i ?
We'i4 studying Atts 23.
The theme of the lesson was
"The Expanding Chttrch."
The lesson text was "God's
Over Shadowing Providence.'
The adult class was proud
to have Mr. and Mrs. Clem
mie Lowry, Jr. from Detroit,
Michigan and Mrs. Nancy
Gable from Reawsville, NC.
The period of discussion
was really enjoyed.
THINKING THROUGH
THE TEXT
God not only protects his
servants, but he gives words
of encouragement in the
darkest hour. The Lord ap
peared to Paul and gave him
assurance that he was with
him and would protect him
until he was able to give
witness to God's blessings in /
Rome.
When a person is in close
communication with God, he
will speak words of hope and
encouragement that give
strength in the midst of the
battle.
While the Roman soldiers
held Paul prisoner, certain
Jews banded themselves to-**
gether and took an oath that
they would neither eat nor
drink until they had killed
Paul. This is religious fanati
cism at its worst- men so
deluded, believing so strongly
what was false, that they were
ready to place themselves
under a curse if they did not
carry out their purpose. Often
men are more willing to give
themselves to a false cause
than believers are to give
themselves to the purposes of
j God.
The Lord used a young boy
to warn Paul of the plot that
was set. More than 40 men
would be waiting. Thank God,
he knew just how to deliver
Paul at this time.
You see, lost sinner, the
h de^-is ju,t w->iting to^g
r yonr. S<Tman>r<A ouflbtiMepi
for pleasure. They go dan^g^
and drinking, thinking they
are having a ball. Waking up
to a headache, nerves all torn
up. Ask yourself did you
really have a ball? Does it
make sense to wake up to all
that?
Today is the time to wake
up to the fact that the only
real pleasure you can find is in
Jesus. The contentment in
side & -worth everything.
Lost boys, girls, fathers and
mothers, please pray. Don't
let anyone fool you. Hell is
hot. Don't live in a way you'll
have to stay there. Take a
determination that you'll give
your heart to Jesus. Don't
turn away your best friend.
Let's pray this prayer. Believe
God for peace of mind and
protection through this awful
disturbed world we are living
in. So much is happening now
adays to bring tears to our
eyes. But in our soul we can
have peace. Praise God for
peace on the inside.
Mrs. Alice Chavis' class put
on a program of singing.
Mrs. Macie Oxendine's
class, the primary class, re
ceived the attendance banner.
Those paying birthday off
erings were David Lowery,
son of Mr- and Mrs.. Billie
Lowery, Marie Lockiear, dau
ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Billie
DeanLocklear, Marion Cha
vis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Hewey Chavis, Cindy Lock
iear, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Lester Lockiear.
Worship service Wis open
ed by. Bro. Wade Oxen dine.
A spfetial prayer was made
for the sick.
Sister Linda Oxendine, Sis
ter Mary Ellen Amanda,
Sister Jessie Lockiear sang
two special songs accompani
ed by Bro. Kirby Ammons on
the piano.
Rev. Edmond Lockiear, Jr.
preached a wonderful sermon
taken from Acts 23:11, asking
the question what is your
witness: Thought. Leave a
witness.
The spirit of the Lord used
Rev. Edmond Lockiear. He is
a very talented man and one
the Lord can use to do special
work for the glory of God.
Pray much for him. He is a
young preacher who has not
been preaching as long as
some, but he's doing a fine
job. He has many fields of
work for the Lord.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Dear Lord, I realize that
each and every prayer is
important! But the prayer I
am offering right now is one
of the most important prayers
to mel It is a prayer of hope
that I may be fortunately
blessed with stronger faith in
the power to help me always I
For I want my faith to be so
strong that 1 will never doubt
thee! Please grant me this
wonderful blessing.
Sometimes when I am out
in the busy world, thou
seemest far away. Aad then I
sometimes forget! But please.
Dear Father, do not forget <
mel For deep in my heart I 1
know how hard it would be to {
go through life without thee! J
And 1 want to remember ^
always that thou art near, and <
thou wilt help me and protect <
me! J
Thou art mg father, a laving (
land devoted father, ever j
mindful of my needs and ever \
powerful to fulfill those j
needs.
Please pray for us at Ever J
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Three things for which
thanks are due; an in
vitation, a gift, and a
warning.
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spirited effort by the out ?
manned Pembroke High I
Warriors. East Bladen finally
prevailed last Friday Night m
with a full court pressure M
defense by a slim 71-68 V
margin. ?
Kenny Graham led the East
Bladen Cougars with 20 m
points. m
Roscoe Charles, the War- 9
riors' rugged center, was ?
magnificent in the losing ?
effort with 23 points; Ryan m
Tuck, the Warriors' sleek M
forward, added 20. ?
Pembroke's steady point m
guard, Timmy Carter, was ?
hobbled with a leg injuty ?
midway throughout the in- M
tense game and had to leave 9
the game. M
Rugged Perry Strickland, a
the other Warror forward, ?
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eventually fouled out as did m
Charles and Tuck. M
Steady Devy Bell, the War- m
rior off guard, had a chance to m
tie the game with .18 seconds ?
to play but his jumper was ?
wide of the mark. M
boys 9
EAST BLADEN iTll - Kenny Graham a. M
Rodney Rhode I, Gary Cromartie I. John Inman m
12. Store Moore II, Store Moore I. Grey High M.
Thomej Beotty 2. Adoiph Jonee 2. M
PEMBROKE iMl-RoecoeCliarleo 21. Ryan ?
Tuck M. Dery Befl II, Thnmy Carter 2, Perry M
Strickland 7. Store Jacob! 2. Ttanaa Moore 4. ?
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McRae 14. Victor Deaee M. Berry Matron 4. M
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Graham 2. Clayton McLaoria I. Jeba Prtdfea I. V
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