Four Retire From Burlington Here Four long-service employees recently retired from the Raeford Plant of Burlington Industries. These employees have a combin ed record of over 100 years un broken service. Those with at least 10 years un broken service who are age 55 or older receive a Retirement Bible with their name and service record printed in the front. Those with 25 or more years un broken service receive a Retire ment Plaque engraved with their service record and signed by the Chairman of the Board, William A. Klopman. Charlie F. Burke began work with the Raeford Plant in 1952, as a Mechanic No. 2 in the Maintenance Department. He re mained in the shop his entire career. Since 1965, Burke has held the position of Maintenance Technician No. 1, Machinist. Preston Moore also began work in the Maintenance Department. In 1959, he started as a plant ser vice man. Through the years he worked in several capacities. In 1975, he was appointed as Maintenance Technician No. 11 where he served until his recent retirement. Nellie M. Woodcox's unbroken service dates back to 1954, when she began work as a Winder Tender in the Winding Depart ment. Over the years Mrs. Wood cox was an operator on a number of types of Winding and Twisting machines. For the last 12 years, she has been a Volkmann operator. Mary C. Rose began her un broken service record in 1962, in the Winding Department as a Ply Winder Tender. In 1968, she transferred to the Preparation Department where she has worked as a Backwinder until her recent retirement. Charlie Burke with plant engineer Larry No well. Mary Rose Preston Moore Nellie Woodcox Hefner Guest Of Kiwanians Congressman Bill Hefner, D-N.C., was scheduled to be the guest of the Raeford Kiwanis Club on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the | Raeford Civic Center. He was invited by David War ren. Hefner was elected to congress in 1974. He is currently a member of the House Budget Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. Extended Day Program Slated The Hoke County Extended Day Progtam will hold classes Mondays through Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone interested in obtaining a high school diploma through this program is advised to contact the program at the high school. In formation may be obtained by galling Dwight F. Jackson, re cruiter/DCT coordinator, or Joe G. Jenkins, academic coordinator, at 875-2156. A limited number of jobs are available for students. The program offers courses for students who cannot attend the high school classes held during the regular hours. Food Town Sales Reported Up hood Town Stores, Inc. released sales figures for the 32 weeks end ed August 14, 1982, and for the most recent four weeks ended August 14, 1982. Unaudited sales for the 32 weeks ended August 14, 1982 were $555,829,190 compared to $391,548,464 for the 32 weeks end ed August 15, 1981, an increase of 42.0%. For the 4 weeks ended August 14, 1982, unaudited sales were $72,835,213 versus 548,575,517 for the 4 weeks ended August 15, 1981, an increase of 49.9%. As of August 20, 1982, the com pany has 164 stores in operation. / 3; * r \ ^?Z E? To celebrate our 25th Anniversary. Carolina Model Homes will give you $1,025 off regular price when you buy our Anniversary Special home The Anniversary Special combines the most popular features of all our homes into one great livable design at a most popular price This special is a limited offer, so call or return the coupon below We will send you a color home plan sheet with complete details NO DOWN PAYMENT MO 100% FMANCMG MMLAKI AT12% 10 guALinED ww*** ANNUA*. Pf BCfNTAOf 20 YEA* FMANCMG. cmh CAROLINA MODEL HOMI CORPOn ATION CALL COLLECT: 91M8S4111 Carolina Modef Home Corp. P.O. Box 64849 Fayettevllle, N.C. 28306 Mail to Carolina Model Home Corp. P.O. Box 94840, Fayettevllla, N.C. 28306 I I Please send free Home Plan Sheets I > Please have a representative contact me Own a lof Yes ? . No ? Name Address City Zip . State .Phone It Rural Route give directions Roekfish News By Polly Barnard Tel. 875-2736 In the absence of Dr. David Sutton, Pastor of Galatia Church, Mr. George Whipple was guest speaker for the morning worship service the past Sunday. Mr. Whipple is from Philadel phia, Pennsylvania and is currently a third year student at Union Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. He is now serving the First Presby terian Church it? Rockingham as a student-in-ministry. He has also served as a chaplain at Emary University in Atlanta, Georgia. He brought an excellent message to the congregation. Dr. and Mrs. David Sutton will return from summer vacation Mon day, August 23rd. Dr. Sutton will be back in the pulpit Sunday, August 29th. The Youth Group of Galatia Presbyterian Church have returned from a wonderful camping trip to the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. John Gillis and Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKethan chaperoned the group and all report a good time. Sandy Grove United Methodist Church had their annual family picnic Saturday August 21st at Rockfish Methodist Youth Camp. Swimming, canoeing and various games were enjoyed and was con cluded with a picnic supper on the pavillion. It was well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves. Tabernacle Baptist Church spon sored a "Hee-Haw" last Friday evening in the Fellowship Hall at the Church. Various church mem bers portrayed the actors and musicians on the Hee-Haw tele vision program. It was well at tended and a real good evening of entertainment and laughs! The Youth Group of Tabernacle Baptist Church presented a musical program Sunday evening, directed by Mrs. Archie Barringer assisted by other ladies of the church. The program was real enjoyable. Mrs. Grady English visited her sister, Mrs. Arthur Lee Watson and Mr. Watson last week. Mrs. Amos Grant, Jr. spent several days the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Dennis Davis and Mr. Davis of Selma. Mrs. Davis had a foot injury from a freak accident while at the beach the previous weekend. However, Mrs. Davis is recuperating nicely and will be back to her teaching job that begins this week. Mrs. Alton McCulloch was ad mitted to Cape Fear Valley Hospi tal in Fayetteville the past Sunday for tests and possible surgery. Mrs. "Chip" Rooks recently returned from spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Patterson in Tifton, Geor gia. While there she also visited her husbands parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Rooks also of Tifton. Little Matthew Rooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. "Chip" Rooks celebrated his third birthday with a party at home the past Sunday afternoon. He had a birthday cake decorated with cowboys and race cars made by his mother and homemade ice cream. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Short and children, Curtis. Kathryn and Traci of Fayetteville. Elbert Dees has been released from the hospital and is back home again. SOCIALS 875-2121 CATO DRESSES 75% off s*otfs n sHO?S $S SV^S *b FREE LOAF OF BREAD to lit SO purchases (Thurs. 26th only) s%rfJ> - Bis-City Fashion At A Small-Tbwn Price. CATO Main Street Reeford, N.C. Apply for Coto Credit or use our Loyowoy Pton!

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