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15< ^Jte <~72eiv<*> - journal The Hoke County News - Established 1928 The Hoke County Journal - Established 1905 VOLUME LXVII NO. 12 RAEFORD, HOKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA SS PER YEAR JULY 25, 1974 Around Town By Sam C. Morris In the early thirties when the late Dizzy Dean was pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals television was still to come. The radio was what was used to keep up with ball games. There were some top announcers in those days and they knew the game of baseball inside out. I can remember listening to the Work B ^Series when Dizzy and Paul Dean wor two games each to defeat the Detroi Tigers. This was back during thi depression and ball players didn't drav the salaries of the ones of today. Mos of them were what you would cal hungry players. They played hard anr fought to keep the job because they hat to eat. Someone was always waiting tt take your place. The passing of Dizzy Dean has removed from the world a great ball player. The trip to the beach last week wa: very restful and the weather was perfec until Sunday. I don't believe 1 have eve seen it rain any harder than it did on th< way back. You could hardly see 15 fee in front of you but still traffic mover along the highway. I always enjoy goin| off to the beach or mountains bu getting back home safe and sound is i good feeling also. The following letter is self-explanatory: Dear Sam: 1 thought it would be of interest t the parents of Hoke County to knot that the Hoke County Board o Education voted to eliminate th majority of fees in our schools for th 1974-75 term. The students in th elementary schools will be charge S1.00 this year. The students a Upchurch - and Hoke High will b charged unly SI.00 each and thos taking PE will pay a $2.00 fee. 0 course, the parents will understand tha insurance will be optional. Tire $l.0< fee for all students is only a token fei and this money will be used for extn things at school such as special tests paper back books, or whatever thi principal and faculty decide. The S2.CK PE fee will be used for towels, soap, ant other necessities in the locker room The fee business is quite expensive ii schools in North Carolina and thi board is to be commended for thei action on eliminating the fees. I woult suspect that we are one of the very fev schools in the state and perhaps in tin United States, that lias taken this step The commissioners should bi commended for furnishing the mone\ that enables the board to look to thi best interests of the students ant parents. In the past we have charged a the high school alone a S3.50 lug) school fee, $7.00 typing fee, $8.00 bant fee, $3.50 Vocational fee, and a $2.5( Science fee. This will be no more and am sure it will be a great relief to tin parents. Some of the other things thi board is doing this year tliat will be oi interest to students and parents: 1 Guidance Counselors will servt Upchurch. Last year they only had I; 1 Guidance Counselor will serve Soutl Hoke. This is a new experience for Ilia school. A nurse has been hired to servt all the schools in Hoke County. For tht first time Art will be taught in the liigl school and at Upchurch. A Physica .Education Coordinator will be furnisher wfor Grades K-6. We are instituting a ful testing program throughout our schoo system for all of our students so we car know where we need to help them ant where they belong and how to bandit them in the many different types ol classes and educational programs thai we have in Hoke County. Tht News-Journal has been very kind, Sam in informing our students and parent: about the schools in Hoke County. 1 deeply appreciate the opportunity tc use your media once again. Sincerely, Raz Autry Woman Hit Mrs. Jessie Dupree, Rt. I, Box 148, was treated and released from Raeford Medical Center after she sustained shoulder and arm injuries when she was hit by a half-ton truck on North Main Street about 10:10 a.m., Monday, report Raeford police. A* Patrolman Kermit Griffin said no one "as charged in the accident in which Mrs. Dupree reportedly walked from between parked cars into path of the truck driven by W. C. Honeycutt of Raeford. The accident occurred in front of Sugar's Department Store. Rose Asks Leaf Support Increase Bond Issue Meeting Set There will be a joint meeting of the county commissioners and the board of education 8 p.m., Thursday (July 25) in the Board of Education Building. According to the North Carolina open meetings law the meeting should be open to the public. The topic of the meeting will be the school bond issue. This bond was originally recommended at $3 million, based on abandoning Raeford Elementary School, construction of a new middle school (6, 7, and 8), renovation of South Hoke, Scurlock, West Hoke, Upchurch, and upgrading Hoke County High School gymnasium into a gymtorium, new media center to house library, administrative offices, health facilities and guidance department. Tire upgrading of the high school alone is estimated at $800,000. At the July 1 county commissioners' meeting, Raz Autry, school superintendent, said the amount could be cut to $2.5 million by keeping Raeford Elementary School. The reduced figure would include about $1.25 million in state funds and a $1.5 million local bond referendum which will probably be voted on in the November general election. PRICE HASSLE - Piles of tobacco are finding low prices at warehouses this year which has incensed the area's tobacco producers. Farmers lodged complaints with Seventh District Congressman Charlie Rose III during the weekend and he returned to Washington and pushed a ten percent increase in flue-cured tobacco price supports through the Tobacco Subcommittee of the full House Agriculture Committee Tuesday afternoon. Rose said he hoped the full Agriculture Committee would hear and pass the bill Wednesday. (N-J Photo) Betty L. McNeill Bank Promotes Betty L. McNeill RED SPRINGS-Betty L McNeill Antioeh Community, was promoted to assistant vice president of Southern National Bank here. Mrs. McNeill joined Southern National Bank staff in 1965 as teller, was promoted to assistant cashier and operations officer in 1967 and to installment loan department manager and assistant branch manager in 1972. The Red Springs native is a graduate of Worths Business College and the Carolina School of Banking at Chapel llill. A member of the N.A.B.W., Mrs. McNeill served as Antioeh Community Developrrcnt president and Hoke County Community Development program vice president. She is a member of the Antioeh Presbyterian Church where she served as youth advisor, and is presently circle treasurer. The former Betty Hicks is married to Everette W. McNeill and they have two children, Billy and Cynthia. Sales Tax Collections The June report from the state of North Carolina Department of Revenue listed net collections in Hoke County for local one per cent sales and use lax as 519,084.43. Council Pushes Workers Rules The National Safely Council reports July 25 to 31 is National Farm Safety Week. The council stresses lire ABC's of avoiding falls ? alertness, balance, and care. The organisation urges farm workers to watch their step by surveying path to spot slipping and tripping hazards: keeping a clear view of walking area when carrying large items; and Looking for hidden hazards when walking in weeds and tall grass; providing plenty of light to view obstacles; remembering fatigue, illness, excessive alcohol, worry, poor vision, anger, and mcdicants cause alertness to decline; wearing shoes and boots with slip-resistant soles and heels; using hand holds when climbing on and off machinery; setting ladders in good repair on firm footing; and never permitting children to ride on farm equipment. More Bank Construction The corner of Main Street and Elwood has gone through quite a few changes since Southern National Bank first bought the old Racford Theater in May 1973. First, the theater was torn down in June. However, the wall adjoining the J.H. Austin Insurance office building cracked and the bank then bought that building and had it torn down in March with the area to be used for parking. SNB is now in the process of building two drive-in windows on the north side of the bank building. There will be a 35 to 40 foot canopy extending over the new window. One teller will be able to operate the three drive-in windows, with outside window contact being made through pneumatic tubes. Entrance will be from Main Street, and there will be two lanes of angle parking going thru to Elwood. A portable drive-in window should be at the bank next week for use until construction is finished, reports Freddie G. Williams, SNB vice president. Substitute Form Renewal Asked Prospective Hoke County schools 1974-75 substitute teachers should complete new applications by August 5. Applications may be obtained at the Board of Education Office. Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent and have been out of high school for three years or be seniors in college. Office To Visit Congressman Charlie Rose's mobile district office will be in Rueford from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 2. The office staffed by Rose's administrative assistant. Rip Collins, will be parked near the post office. Creek Area Is Fight Site Several warrants were being drawn Wednesday morning charging individuals with entering into an affray in which deadly weapons were used. Sheriff D. M. Barrington said the charges are being lodged in connection with a Saturday night incident at Rockfish Creek, just outside Raeford City limits at Prospect Avenue. He said witnesses report several shots were fired during the incident and one person was treated for eye injuries and released from a hospital. Barrington reports the investigation indicates the eye injury was probably not a gunshot wound. It was first thought the affray took place within the city limits and Hoke deputies assisted Raeford police at the scene. It was later determined the incident occurred on county land and the investigation was turned over to the Sheriff's Department. P.D. Recovers Stolen Items Four women face larceny charges in district court August 8, in connection with alleged larcenies from four Mam Street stores July 18. Raeford police say they recovered more than S450 worth of stolen merchandise. Eva Mary Pate, 23, McColl, S. C, and Martha Monroe, 23, and Elizabeth Pembarton, 23, both of Laurinburg, were released on SI,500 bond each. The merchandise listed in the arrest warrants includes eight pairs of men's pants valued at SI 53 belonging to Raeford Department Store; a sport coat, four dresses, five lops, robe, pajamas, cape valued at S1 7M, belonging to Macks Stores and Three pants suits, linens and a hair brush valued at S43 belonging to Super Dollar Store; and two pants suits valued at S77 belonging to Theresa's Dress Slop. The three suspects were arrested about 1 1:45 a.m. by Raeford Patrolman Kermit Griffin who was responding to a call from Ron Oorrado, Macks manager. Witnesses report the suspects put some merchandise in one air and tossed other items under a second car at opposite end of parking lot. As Griffin arrived, two of the suspects headed toward the south end of the shopping center with C'orrado in pursuit, and one went north with Macks Assistant Manager Tom West in pursuit. All were on foot, say police. Griffin arrested the three women. Griffin reports he obtained Hli/abeth Pembarton's permission to search the car owned by her and found the allegedly stolen articles, most with price tags still attached. Area Incidents Rji'ford Volunteer firemen fought a blaze about 5 p.m. July 17 at Knit-Away plant, South Main Street. Chief Crawford Thomas said the fire was in lint, oil and other materials in dryer duct work on the roof of the building. Thomas said, "The fire did not appear to damage equipment in the plant but some duct work v/ill probably need replacing." The chief had no estimate of dollar value of damage in the two-hour fire. An airconditioner valued at $100 was reported taken from Isaiah Jackson's carport July 18 between midnight and 7 a.m. Someone broke door glass at the old Gark place on N.C. 20 July 14 and reportedly took a basket, paint, rake, pick and chairs valued at $98. The incident was reported to sheriffs deputies by Bill Kooncc, I 24 ?. Central Ave. A stove, blanket, sheets, lamps, record album, crock pot and electric can opener valued at $334 were reported taken from Samuel Taylor's Ri. I home July 12. Someone reportedly ripped a screen from a window of Bonnie L. Sessom's (See AREA INCIDENTS, Page 13) RECOVERED -- These clothes are part of the X450 worth of merchandise police allegedly found in automobile at Edenborough Shopping Center July 18. Three women were arrested and charged with theft of the items from Macks Stores, Raeford Department Store. Theresa's and Super Dollar Store. (NJ Photo) Rep. Charlie Rose (D-N.C.) took steps early this week to increase prices being paid at market for this year's tobacco crop. Monday. Rose introduced and Tuesday the House Agriculture Committee's tobacco subcommittee unanimously passed a bill that would increase flue cured tobacco price supports by 10 percent retroactive to the first of 1974 sales. The bill was tentatively scheduled for hearing and vote by the full House Agriculture Committee. Wednesday. The Congressman's actions were in response to complaints from leaf farmers during the weekend. The situation came to a head amidst growers' boycott threats; charges of collusion between Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz and tobacco buying companies; and pleas for Congressional action. Outcome of the pricev$quabble will have a considerable economic impact on Hoke County since more than 25 percent of the county's crop income is derived from tobacco. Wendell Young, county agent, reports approximately S3.5 million of Hoke's S12 million farm income comes from tobacco, with soy beans running second with about $3.2 million and cotton third with $2.8 million in revenues. Many of the tobacco farmers blame the current low prices on collusion between Butz and the buyers. In January, Butz ordered a 10 percent increase in tobacco allotments because domestic companies said they needed more tobacco to meet increased export demands. USDA crop report figures show 966,000 acres in tobacco for 1974. This is a nine percent increase over 1973 acreage. John Jenrette. Democratic candidate for Congress from South Carolina, reportedly plans to file a $500 million suit against tobacco companies and Butz charging collusion in keeping prices low. Early market days found buyers paying an average of only one or two cents above the current price support levels. As a result of the low prices. Stabilization has been taking 21.5 percent of the tobacco offered in Tar Heel markets as compared with 2.6 percent of national flue-cured sales in 1973. However, during early days reports indicate first tobacco on the floor was low quality primings and some experts feel prices will rise in relation to supports when higher quality smoking leaf hits the floor. Thomas R. Burgess, Hoke ASCS director, estimates farmers would have to receive an average $92 per hundred pounds for primings now being sold to net same dollar net amount per acre as last year. He also estimates leaf will have to bring at least a 5100 to maintain dollar Drofit. He points out. "fertilizer and chemical costs have doubled this year. Labor costs more and curing fuel has gone up from about 28 cents to around 40 cents." Prices being paid on Fairmont, Carthage. Fayetteville and Aberdeen markets for type of tobacco currently offered by Hoke County farmers, averages S84.30. Rose's 10 percent price support increase would bring that average to about $92.60. Price supports vary widely depending on grade of tobacco and arc revised each year. Current supports range from $56 to SI05 per hundred pounds Supports on grades usually offered by Hoke farmers during the marketing season vary this year from S72. to about $91. A ten percent increase would bring the higher grades to just over S100. In a statement issued late Tuesday, Rose said. "I returned to Washington Monday afternoon after a weekend in the seventh district talking with farmers who were understandably very upset about prices being paid for this year's crop. "Wc introduced the bill Monday; the full Agriculture Tobacco Subcommittee met this afternoon; we heard testimony; we heard assurances that the Secretary of Agriculture would not oppose this bill; it passed unanimously and we hope that the full Agriculture Committee will be able to hear this bill and pass it Wednesday. "I am hopeful we can gel immediate action on this piece of legislation and if passed will provide retroactively to the first of this year's tobacco sales a 10 percent increase in the support prices on all flue-cured tobacco." Larlier in reference to the low market prices Rose said. "If tobacco companies financially break my tobacco farmers, I am going to do everything I can to break them."
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