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ew^ Moke County News- Established 1928 journal The Hoke County Journal - Established 1905 VOLUME UX NUMBER 33 RAEtOHD, HOKE COUNTY, NORTH UMOLINA $4 PER YEAR W PER COPY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, iW BRUTAL CRIME SHOCKED COMMUNITY Herbin Murder, Trial, Were 1964''s Big Stories Monday, August 31, was a hot, sweltering day In Raeford. Before the day was over, how ever, there broke a story that was to chill the very marrow. Late on the afternoon of that fsteful day. State Highway Pa trolman W. T. (Bill) Herbln, a resident of Raeford for some |L4 years, stopped a black 1957 CTevrolet on a routine check eight miles east of Raeford. In the car were four Negroes. As Herbln stood beside the talking with two of the ^egroes, fellow patrolman Jo- slph E. Dupree passed along busy Highway 401, heading to ward Raeford. Dupree slowed his patrol car and lightly sounded the siren, as if asking Herbln If he needed assistance. Herbln waved him on. It was the last time Joe Dupree saw his friend alive. Some five hours later, officers discovered Herbin's body, bad ly beaten and shot four times in the head, in a cornfield alonslde the road at the spot Dupree had seen him earlier. Thus broke Hoke County’s number one news story of 1964. And It became one of the big gest In the state. Before It was over — with Herbln’s slayers, Willie Junior Smith and Rudy Clegg Bruton, getting life Imprisonment — the story had been covered by every major state paper, all the wire services, and at least two “detective” magazines. The Herbln story — the rhur- der, the developments, the tri al — dominated the news from September to mid-December. But there were other develop ments in Hoke County, too, during the year 1964. Week by week, here were the top stories in The News- Journal during the year: January 2 — A rash of holi day accidents kept local offi cers busy. Six major wrecks were Investigated by the State Highway Patrol. January 9 — Sheriff Dave Barrington told the board of county commissioners that he need^ an additional deputy for night duty. Later in the year, commissioners authorized the hiring of two new deputies to bolster the sheriff’s staff. January 16 — Two cases of meningitis were reported in Hoke County. The victims were Michael Edens and Betty Odom. January 23 — Thieves raided the county office building for the second time in two weeks, making a dry run after stealing $225 In the first raid. The culprit later was arrested. January 30 — \ team of Inspectors from the'Post Of fice DepartmentarrlvedlnRae- ford to Inspect possible sites for a new post office and fed eral building. The site eventu ally selected was on Elwood Avenue, where work Is beginn ing on ^e new building. February 6 — Town commis sioners halted plans for a per petual care cemetery In Sunset Hills and after residents con tinued to protest, the plan was abandoned. February 13 —L, Richardson Preyer, candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nom ination, drew a sparse crowd In a Wednesday afternoon appear ance at the courthouse. February 20 — Hoke Countl- ans were pleased when neighboring Red Springs raised $150,000 for a new school, Var- dell Hall, which later opened in September on the former campus of Flora Macdonald College. February 27 — Volunteer firemen vehemently protested a state rating report and sub sequent publicity In which the department was described as “poor.” Townspeople rallied to the department’s cause and any doubts which may have arisen were quickly dispelled. March 5 — County commis sioners voted an end to the handout of free food to the county’s Impoverished fami lies, ending a program which for three months had supplied 11 staple Items of food to needy families. March 12 — President John son’s Income tax cut would mean $676,680 to Hoke County work ers for the year 1964, a sur vey revealed as the tax cut went Into effect here. March 19 — Hoke High’s girls basketball team went all the way to the finals In the Southeastern District 3-A tour nament before dropping a 31-20 decision to Wadesboro. March 26 — Sheriff Dave Barrington, at 30 one of the state’s youngest sheriffs, won the annual Distinguished Serv ice Award of the Junior Cham ber of Commerce. April 2 — Three Raeford policemen — Sam Motley, Har vey Young and J. C. Barrington -- were credited with saving the life of Mrs. Annie Dezerne when they carried her from her burn ing home on North Main Street. Mrs. Dezerne died of natural causes later In the year. April 9 — Volt Gilmore of Southern Pines resigned as head of the U. S. Travel Serv ice In Washington to run for the State Senate In the 18th Senatorial District. Gilmore’s bid later was successful. April 16 — Miss America stopped briefly In Raeford and turned a cold shoulder to news men. Dr. L Beverly Lake was somewhat more sociable as he appeared here for a hand shaking tour and press con ference. April 23 — Hoke’s school budget was tentatively set at $189,858 — the highest In his tory. The tc -^ nought a new street sweeper. April 30 -- De*ey Huggins, principal at Hoke High School for five years, a.rr.ounced his resignation 'o enter private business In Yadkin County. May 7 — Archibald A. Gra ham, well-known Raeford busi nessman, died unexpectedly while on a trip to Hl^ Point to visit friends. May 14 — Mrs. Alfred Cole, wife of a former mayor, was Injured In a car wreck at San ford. Harry Birch retired as plant manager of the local U. S. Rubber plant. J. D. McMllllan predicted Dr. L Beverly Lake would get 75 per cent of the county’s vote. May 21 — Mrs. Richardson Preyer, campaigning here In behalf of her husband, shook hands with 750 persons who turned out at a Preyer rally and fish fry. Hoke High School graduated a class of 149. May 28 — Donald L. A'er- nethy, then prlnclpa. at Aa.- lace-Rose Hill High Schoc. *as hired as principal of Hoke High School. Dr. John Ja^'oc Gc.- steln. McCain 3a-.i-vrium physician, apparently diid ;f a heart attack while drivung his car near Ashley Heights. June 4 — Richardson Preyer won a 284-vote plural:'; u-. Hoke In the May 30 Democratic primary’s gtjvemor’s ra-e. L Beverly Lake polled 347 votes to Preyer’s 1,131. Da*. Moc.-e got 566 votes. June 11 — About *- Hoae County women left Paefo.'d oy bus for a tour o: the Aor'.d’s Fair in New York. Ma;or elements of the 30th In;a.".tr:.' Division National Gua.-d, moved Into Hoke Count; for It days of annual trairbog. The local unit later trained at .-o.'^ Stewart, Ga. June 18 — Judge .Harry See HERBIN. Page 1. Negro Boy Bound Over SANTA’S GONE — Ssiwa Claus has come and gone, but he left a lot of happiness in his wake. The warm days of the Christmas season gave youngsters an excellent opportunity to try out Santa’s toys, sucn as-die young quartet is doing above. They are, left to right, Markie Prince, Joe Brew er, Ann Howell and Jeff Davis. (Photo by Dan McPhaul) Soothsayer T akes Look Yule Business At Weather Is ^BeSt Ever^ By LUCY GRAY PEEBLES Christmas day was not bad, weatherwise, but the two days that followed were hardly the kind to tempt youngsters to get out and enjoy new bicycles, tri cycles, stoles or other rolling equipment. The weather was not cold, however, and children could get from under foot and play In garages and porches. In fact, if old superstitions hold true, we are not In for too severe a winter, anyway. We have experienced some low temperatures this year but for tunately, as far as the fuel bill Is concerned, extremely cold nights and days have been few. See WEATHER, Page 9 Business Is better than ever In Raeford. At least that Is Indicated by a spot survey made among business men early this week. Christmas business was bet ter than last year at every store contacted and some man agers volunteered that it was better all year longthanln 1963. J. A, Baucom Co. reported that this was the best Christ mas It had experienced. "In fact, the entire year was the best I have had In four years,” Baucom said. Elmer Parnell, chairman of the Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, said, "We had more traffic In the store and on the streets than ever before.” W. C. Phillips, manager of Belk - Hensdale, said, "Busi ness was right much better this year than last. We were well please.’’ A spokesman at Niven’s Ap pliance and Furniture Co. said that business there was well above that of the previous year. People began their shopping earlier than usual, too, he com mented. Irvin Hubbard at Collins De partment Store said business was better than ever before. At Theresa’s Dress Shop, Mrs. McBryde said, “Our business was better but, then, sales have been on the Increase with us each year during our eight years In business.” Homer McGulnn at Western Auto, which carries a large sup- See BUSINESS, Page 10 But Charge Is Reduced By Dupree Alex David Harris, 15-year- old Rockfish Negro, was bound over to Superior Court and freed under $500 bond on a charge of Involuntary manslaughter this week In connection with the death of another teenage Negro. Harris Is accused of the unin tentional slaying of Rommle J. Baker, 16, on the night of De cember 20 at the home of his mother, Mrs. Bessie Harris. The Baker youth was lying on a bed in the home when Harris allegedly accidentally fired a shotgun he had taken from a closet. The charge struck tlie youth in the abdomen and he died later that night In a Fay etteville hospital. Harris was jailed on an open charge of murder; however. Judge Joseph Dupree sent the case to ' the grand jury on a charge of involuntary man slaughter. The grand jury could, of course, file a more serious charge. Involuntary manslaughter in North Caro lina carries a maximum penalty of 20 years. Johnny Clyde Jones of Rae ford Rt. 2 also was bound over to Superior Court after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Jones Is accused of slashing Willie J. Richardson with a pocketknlfe December 19, In flicting serious wounds. Rich ardson was cut about the neck, back and shoulders. In another hearing. Judge Du pree found no probable cause against Luther Edmond Lock lear of Shannon Rt. 1, who Was charged with felonious assault See COURT, Page 8 .VxV - s ■ WORK BEGINS -- Workmen are shown above digging foot ings for Raeford’s new post office and federal building, now under construction on Elwood Avenue. Speros Construction Company of Maxton is the builder and will have the new building completed in late summer or fall. Boards Local Student Can Choose Will Meet Ewm 16 Schools In Area Monday Hoke County Board of Com missioners wUl meet Monday to hold its first meeting In 1965, and Its second meeting with the newly sworn members. An Important Issue will be the hearing at 1;30 p. m. of a brief to be presented by Jim Foul, manager of the Chamber of Commerce and chairman of the local unit of the national Economic Opportunity Act. The brief will be a presentation of an EOA program for the county which has been compiled by various local agencies. Also to be discussed will be the cost of the proposed pro gram to the county. The fede ral government, sponsor of the act sometimes called "War on Poverty”, will underwrite 90 per cent of the cost. The commissioners will at tend to routine business during the morning and will draw' a jury for the next term of court. The town board will meet Monday night. Tow commis sioners are expected to set a date for a hearing on annexa tion proposals on East Pros pect Street. They also will study a request to have prop- trty rezoned for a new ceme tery. When Sandhills Community College at Southern Pines Is opened next fall, there will be 16 school and colleges wltfiln commuting distance of Raeford at which high school graduates can continue their education at moderate cost. Miss Josephine Hall, Hoke home agent, toldher clubwomen recently dial It is now high time a high school senior is making up his mind where he will enter school next year. Many college MORE INCOME: Hoke Families ‘Living It Up’ A new report, just released, contains the first figures show ing how Hoke County made out, economically, during die past fiscal year. They reveal that it was a year of sturdy growth locally. Most families had more money to spend, after taking careof Aelr taxes, and they spent If freely. It resulted In a high level of business activity for local re tail merchants. The extent of the progress Is brought out In the annual fiscal -year survey made by the Stand ard Rate and Data Service. It Greene Portrait Gets Contributions .Vr '.i NUMBER, PLEASE — These three girls will man the local license bureau at the Chamber of Commerce when new license plates go on sale Monday. Hoke County numbers ihl* year will be prefixed by an ’’E” Instead of last year's •‘DW’’. The license bureau will be open dally from 9 a. m. to 4 p. in. except Wednesdays and Saturdays, when it will close at noon. .-\nd, of course, it’s closed on Sundays. Left to il''iit: Nancy Dean, Brenda Nichols, Angela Phillips, Admirers of Judge Harry Greene have pitched in to help his widow acquire a portrait In oils of die judge to be plac ed in the courtroom of Hoke County courthouse. The board of county commis sioners voted several months ago to accept a portrait in memory of the late ^dge and to have it hung in an appropri ate place. A New York artist was employed to do the work through use of a {holograph. AS news of the memorial spread, a large number of friends asked to be allowed to help with the cost Mrs. Greene said this week that she and her daughter. Miss Frances Ward Greene were grateful to every person who had contributed, no maner how small the gift. Judge Greene had served as Hoke County Recorder’s Court Judge for nine years and had been re-elected to a new term of office when he died last June 13. Indicates how much was earned and spent in the 12 mondis end ing June 30, 1964, by people in e^ section of die United States. 7 Residents of Hoke County, it ‘shows, had a net Income in the year, after taxes, of $16.- 662.000. It represented a gain over the previous year’s net of $15,415,000, What this higher Income boiled down to, in terms of die local family, was found by divid ing the total net Income by the number of households. It aver aged $4,707 per household. The year before it was $4,355. The rise, which amounted to 3.1 per cent, compares favor ably with the United States rls'e of 5.0 per cent and with the South AUantic States’ 7.5 per cent. The national business boom, now almost four years old, w as bolstered during fiscal 1964 by a number of favorable factors. A dent, small chough it was, was made in the unemployment situation, industrial spending for new planu and equipment went up, factory output rose, government spending remained ^h, taxes were cut and personal Income brde all rec ords. At the same time, only a minor Increase in the cost of See LIVING, Page 10 applicants today are being turned down by die school of dielr choice because they waited until late spring to apply. Practically every school of higher learning is forced to turn down applications each year be cause its quou is filled earlv. Young people of Raeford and vicinity are fortunate to have such a large number of higher education facilities wldiln their reach. Students in some coun ties of North Carolina are not fortunate enough to have a single school, beyond high school level, to which thev can drive to and from home dallv. The result is that the majonty of teen-agers in these areas are going to work without any technical specialized or pro fessional training because they cannot afford to attend boarding schools. Schools near Raeford ar.d some of their qualifications and requirements are; Carolina Militarv Academv (Maxton) — Cam.pus comprises 67 acres. Classes are small and individual help is available. This is a preparatory school and good for those not quite ready for college. Tuition is $1,650. ’Uniforms. $230. Fayetteville Beauty College --Will accept students between ages of 16 and 31. T he our- See LCC.4L STL’DENT, Page 10 Police Report Quiet Holiday According to a report tills •eek froitt the ixance ment, conduct on th* streets ol Raeford was good throughout the Christmas hoUdB>s. "Traffic ^as heavier than ever before and trouble was lighter,’’ one policeman re marked. He added that the police force did not see a single drunk dur ing the long week end. Traffic accidents «ere held to a mini mum.
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