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In Weeks To Come Meetings KETWED ^PERSONNEL - The Hoke County Unii of the North Carolina Retired School Penoonei will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the Conference Room of the Hoke County Library. The program will be a film, "This b the Law." which coven many area* of law often misunderstood. May 1? STATUS OF WOMEN - Hoke Co. Council on the Status of Women will meet 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 1* at the Health Dept. Conference Room. The public is invited to attend. May 16 REPUBLICAN CONVEN TION - Members of the Hoke County Republican Party are encouraged to attend a conven tion being held May 16 at office of Manning and Assoc. on Red Springs Road in Raeford at 7 p.m. May 17 DRUG TASK FORCE - Hoke Co. Drug Task Force will meet Thursday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoke County Public Library. All interested persons are urged to attend. May 17 CO-OP ? Lumbee River EMC members will have an oppor tunity to meet with the staff of the electric cooperative and ask questions concerning its opera tions this Thursday, May 17 at 7 p.m.. at the Lake Rim District Office on Hwy. 401 South. The cooperative has sponsored this meeting to give the members an opportunity to voice their concerns. May 21 ELECTION MEETING - The Flue-Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Cor poration will hold a special election meeting of its member ship in District #4, on Monday, May 21 in the O.P. Owens Agriculture Building (Hwy. 72 West), Lumberton, beginning at 2 p.m. District #4 includes the following counties from the Border Belt of N.C.: Anson, Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus. Cumberland, Hoke, New Hanover, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland. Every flue-cured tobacco producing county in the District should have representation at the meeting. AMERICAN LEGION - American Legion Post 20 of Hoke County meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Edinborough Restaurant at 8:00 p.m. Those interested in joining are invited. COUNTY COMMISSION - Members of the Hoke County Commission meet the first Monday of each month at 9 a.m. and the third Monday at 7:30 p.m. Pratt Building located at 227 N. Main St. in Raeford. The public is invited. CITY COUNCIL ? The Raeford City Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend. AL ANON - Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Hoke County Health Department Conference Room. SCHOOL BOARD ? The Hoke County Board of Educa tion meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the board offices on Wooley Street. The public is encourag ed to attend. Gatherings May 20 SWAGGART MINISTRIES - Jimmy Swaggart Ministries will be presented live via satellite May 2t at 11 a.m. at the Fours quare Church on E. Prospect Avenue in Raeford. Jaae 24 SINGING ON THE MOUN TAIN - win be celebrating its 60th anniversary on June 24th at Grandfather Mountain, with the celebration to include pro minent speakers and well known musical talent. "The Singing hat grown up from a very modest beginning." says event Chairman Robert Hartley, "and has become one of the largest gospel religious events in the Southeast." The all-day gospel ting, preaching, family reunion and church pic nic is proud of the motto begun by founder Joe Hartley, Sr. in 1934, "Whoeoever will may come." No admission is charg ed. Events May 19 BIKE-A-THON Cystic Fibrosis 20 mile Bike-A-Thon is scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at 10 a.m. at Turlington School sponsored by the Raeford Kiwanis Club. In dividuals who raise the most money will receive a portable T.V. Refreshments and drinks will be provided for all riders. Additional information will be obtained at 873-8431 or 875-8355. May 19 WAGRAM FESTIVAL - The Town of Wagram will be spon soring a Spring Festival on Saturday, May 19 from I to 5 p.m. A variety of events will lake place. These will include face painting, doggers, bands, creative dancing, games and bake sales. There will also be arts and crafts exhibits such as wood carving, painting, basket making and quilting. All events will take place at the Wagram Recreation Park. May 24 HOORAY FOR HOLLY WOOD - The Hoke County High School Chorus and Chorale will present their an nual spring concert "Hooray for Hollywood" on Thursday, May 14. The concert will be held in the Hoke High Gym nasium at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $2.00 in advance and S2.50 at the door. All of the Chorus and Chorale members will be representing various movie stars. Highlights will include the theme song "Hooray for Hollywood," a medley from "42nd St." and this year's Academy Award winning song "Flashdance - What a Feel ing." Also on this night, seniors in the choral program and their parents will be recognized. The public is urged to attend. May 25 FISH FRY -- Hoke Reading/Literacy Council will hold its annual "Fish Fry" on Friday. May 25 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in Edinborough Shopping Center. Tickets may be pur chased from many literacy sup porters or from the literacy of fice. For more information telephone 875-2145. Jane 2 REGIMENT BAND - The Regiment Band of the I lth North Carolina Troops will be in a parade and in concert dur ing the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the City of Rockingham on Saturday, June 2. Authentic band music of the period of the War Bet ween the States will be presented. Admission is free and the public is invited. For further information call: 919 895-9088, 919-485-1541, i 19-484-0281. June 20-22 INDIAN UNITY - The Fifth Annual Indian Youth Unity Conference is scheduled for June 20-22 at Pembroke State University in Pembroke. The conference provides an oppor tunity for students to explore their Indian heritage, improve their self-image and develop academic and social values. For more information, contact Danford Groves, conference coordinator, P.O. Box 27228, Raleigh, NC 27611, telephone (919) 733-5998. Doings la May LO SALT COOKING - You can learn to prepare tasty meals for you and your family with little or no salt. During May, which is National High Blood Pressure Month, a class will be offered at the Lester Building. Mrs. Ellen Willis and Mrs. Becky Smith will conduct the class. They will offer a class at 10 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. At least seven people are needed to make one class. If you are interested in signing up or want more information, please call Mrs. Becky Smith at the Hoke County Health Center at S75-3717. May 22. 23 EXHIBIT - On May 22-23. the public will be able to view the largest exhibit of industrial and military communications and data equipment ever seen in the Fayetteville area. On those date, the Seventh Annual Communication! Exhibition will be held by the North Carolina chapter of the Armed Forces Communication! and Electronics Association (AFCEA) at the Fort Bran Of ficen' Club. Ikra May 2* MUSEUM WEEK - The In dian Museum of the Carolina! will celebrate National Museum Week from May 20 through May 24. There will be an open house on Sunday, May 20 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Museum hours for May and the summer months are 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free and visitors are welcome during these hours. Groups desiring a guid ed tour should make ar rangements in advance by call ing (919) 276-5B80. thru June 3 RIVER THEATRE - "River Renaissance" a project jointly sponsored by the Fayetteville Little Theatre and the Cumberland County Commit tee for the celebration of the 400th Anniversary <400th Com mittee), will open, on the Cape Fear River behind the Riverside Sports Center at 1122 Person Street. A riverboat from Wilm ington, the Captain S.M. Maf fett. will be giving hourly tours of the river, complete with an historical narrative and reenactments from scenes of the river's history taking place along the riverbanks. Tours will be given daily from Satur day, May 26th through Sun day, June 3. A botanical tour will also be offered free of charge along the banks of the Cape Fear. Bring your whole family and celebrate on the river. For more information, departure times and reserva tions, please call "River Renaissance" at 323-8794 bet ween 4 and 9 daily. thru June 10 AT LIT! LE THEATRE - The Fayetteville Little Theatre pro udly announces the opening of its final show of the '83-'84 season, "Pump Boys and Dinettes." A special am phitheatre is being constructed on the banks of the Cape Fear River thru June 10 in order that this show may be done in con junction with the Little Theatre and the 400th Committee's project, "River Renaissance." In addition to the show, a catered barbecue and chicken dinner will be available at the Riverside Amphitheatre for an extra charge of $5.00 or S6.00. Dinner will be served between 7:00 and 8:15 with "Pump Boys and Dinettes' beginning at 8:30 p.m. For more informa tion and reservations, please call the Box Office at 323-4233 between 4 and 9 p.m. after May 16. thru June 16 GOODBYE CHARLIK - The Bordeaux Dinner Theatre in Fayetteville is presenting the George Axelrod comedy "Goodbye Charlie." This hilarious, sexy comedy is play ing for the first lime in the Fayetteville area. On Broad way, the title role of Charlie was played by Lauren Bacall. "Goodbye Charlie" will play each Thursday through Satur day evening until June 16. Senior citizen an# military rates arc available #h Thursday evening but group rates are available any night. The box office is open for reservations each day between noon and 6 p.m. at 323-1 1 14. Sports May 18-20 SPRING OPEN - Deer Track Racquet Club will hold a spring open tennis tournament on May 1S-20 at the club. Singles fees are $8 and doubles $12 per team. Balls will be furnished Sign up deadline is May 14 at 6 p.m. For more information call 843-2581. May 19 GOLF TOURNAMENT - The Third Annual Swing-A-Club for Scouting Golf Tournament to be held at Ocean Isle Golf Course in Brunswick County on May 19' is being chaired by Rutty Russ of Shallotte. The purpose of the tournament is lo keep the image by Scouting strong and promote additiional sources of financial support. The tournament it an A B C D Captain's Choice tournament. You may register as a team or individually. Registration fee is $100. or $150 for a husband and wife. Hole in one prize* in clude a Ford Thunderbird, courtesy of Rum Ford, boat, motor, and trailer, courtesy of Shallotte Marine Supply and a I9M C.J. Four Wheel Drive Jeep from Wells Oldsmobile. The player closest to the pin will receive a color television set. In addition winning teams will receive trophies, and there will be drawings, souvenirs, and a free pig picking. The tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. You may register with Jim Campbell, Pro at 579-2610 or with the Boy Scouts at 762-1821. Register by mail by sending a check and our han dicap to Boy Scouts of America - Coif Tournament, Ocean Isle Beach, PO Box 1626 Wilm ington, NC 28402. Everyone is invited to participate. Jaae 8 -10 24-HOUR SOFTBALL - Area softball teams will be joining forces on Jaae I, 9 aad 10 for the annual Easter Seal Softball Marathon at Cumberland County Park. The marathon is a 24-hour softball game, with participating teams playing two, two-hour games against other teams of similar ability to keep the marathon going. Teams interested in par ticipating in the 1984 WQSM/Mello Yello/Bud Light Softball Marathon for Easier Seals should call the North Carolina Easter Seal Society, toll free at, I 800-662-9712. Blazons SENIOR I.D. CARDS -- Senior Citizens 60 & over may obtain Senior Citizens North Carolina Identification with photo by going to the Motor Vehicle Driver's License Bureau across from Raeford Oil Company on Thursdays. A small fee is charged. Having a North Carolina Identification photo will make check cashing and other personal business easier. May 21-22 AUDITIONS - Auditions will be held by the Bordeaux Dinner Theatre for the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "Carousel" on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the theatre. Director Jane Berry needs adult men and women and older teens for acting, singing and dancing roles. "Carousel" will run from July 7 until September 1st. For further information call 484-4948 thru May 30 BLOOD PRESSURE - The Hoke County Health Center will offer blood pressure screening at several locations in Raeford during National High Blood Pressure Month. The locations and times are as -follows: A&P Wednesday, May 9, from 3-4:45 p.m. Food Lion, Monday May 14. from 3:00-4:45 p.m. Southern Na tional Bank Wednesday, May 16 from 3-4:45 p.m.. United Carolina Bank, Wednesday, May 23 from 3:00-4:45 p.m. Post Office Wednesday, May 30 from 3-4:45 p.m. SEASON TICKETS - Pem broke State University an nounces THE SEASON '84-'85 line-up. Attractions include Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor", Brubeck LaVerne Trio, Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble and "Ain't Misbehavin". Season tickets are on sale now - $17.50 individual, $45. family. Subscribe before June 1st and receive a 10^? discount. For in formation and free brochure call 521-0778. GIRL SCOUT CAMP - Hik ing, swimming, cooking over coals, boating, singing around a glowing campfirc, sleeping under the stars - all of this is camping. It's fun. It's learning. It's adventure. It's making new friends. Come to Girl Scout camp this summer. Girl Scouts and non-Scouts are welcome - ages 6-17. For information call 782-3021 in Raleigh or I -800-662-7579 FATHER'S DAY GIFT - Looking for that unusual yet practical gift to give Dad for Father's Day? If they enjoy golf, your problem is solved. Give them a "Golf Privilege Card" now being offered by the American Lung Associa tion of North Carolina, Mid State Region. The golf card en titles the holder to play 18 holes at seven different golf courses in the Sandhills. Courses covered include Quail Ridge, Foxfire, Mid Pines, Seven Lakes, Wood lake. The Pines, and Hyland Hills. The "Golf Privilege Card" is available for a $30 contribution to the Lung Association. Requests should be sent to American Lung Association of N.C. (ALANC), Mid-State Regional Office, Box 726, Southern Pines, N.C. 28387, telephone (919) - 692-3981 Call The News-Journal or brlag calendar items to Ike office before It a.M. on Taeaday. Singing irTthe sun The members of the Hoke High School Chorus took a short break from rehearsal last week to pose for this picture and let the public know about their upcoming performance. The chorus will be in con cert May 24 in the Hoke High gym at 8:15 p.m Tickets are $2 in advance and $2.50 at the door. By Elizabeth Burgess The Hoke Heritage Hobnob Arts Festival was a huge success. The displays and programs were well attended and everyone seemed to enjoy hearing and seeing per formers and craftsmen portray and display their special talents. We had so many special people to help us make the festival at the library a success. We want to publicly thank the volunteers who gave of their time to insure the success of the arts festival. We are changing the hours of the library for the summer months. We are going to publicize the new hours in the schools and in flyers around the community. Beginning June 4, the library will open at 8 a.m. and close at noon. We will reopen at 4 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. We will open at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and close at 1 p.m. We hope the new summer hours will encourage families to come to the library, especially dur ing the evening hours. We plan to have special movies during the week for different ages and groups in addition to our summer reading program during the morning hours. A detailed schedule of the sum mer reading program will be for thcoming. Betsy McNeill and 1 are going to visit the schools during the last weeks of school to promote the reading program and en courage young people to be a part of the program. A reminder lhat we do have beautiful pictures in the library that may be checked out for a six week period. They are framed and are varied in size. Ask about the borrowing of pictures for your home the next time you are in the library. During the month of May, we have an exhibit the black and white photographs entered in the photography contest sponsored by The News-Journal. The winners of the contest are in the display case in the foyer. The remainder of the photographs are on display in the children's room. Please take time to look at the entries in the contest. They are most interesting and very well done. New Books These new books were received this week by the Hoke County Public Library, a member of the Sandhill Regional Library System. They are available at the public library and bookmobile in Raeford: ADULT FACT Cialdini, Robert - "How and Why People Agree To Things" "Having A Baby" Kehrer, James - "Pills and Po tions" Lax, Eric - "Life and Death On 10 West" " Reaganomics: The Ne\fc Federalism" Sizer, Theodore R. - "Horace's Compromise" Bergen, Candice - "Knock Wood" "County and City Data Book" Greenwald, Harold - "The Happy Person" Lance, Kathryn - "Sportsbeauty" Older, Julia - "Endometriosis" Stargell, Willie - "Willie Stargell" Wapshott, Nicholas - "Peter O'Toole" O'Toole, Patricia - "Corporate Messiah" ADULT FICTION Brody, Jean - "Gideon's House" Callaghan, Mary R. - "Mothers" Giroux, E.X. - "A Death for Adonis" Jeffreys, J.G. - "The Pangersbourne Murders" Kilgore, Kathleen - "The Ghost Maker" Fackler, Elizabeth - "Arson" Herbert, Frank - "Heretics of Dune" Howe, Fanny - "In The Middle of Nowhere" Kemp, Sarah - "No Escape" MacLean, Alistair - "Floodgate" Mandino, Og - "The Choice" Price, Anthony - "Gunner Kelly" Scott-Drennan, Lynne - "Summer Sandcastle" Uris, Leon - "The Haj" O'hehir, Diana - "1 Wish This War Were Over" Robinson, Derek - "Piece Of Cake" CHILDREN'S FICTION Aylesworth, Jim -- "Siren In The Night" Scott, Geoffrey - "Memorial Day" Yolen, Jane - "Commander Toad and The Big Black Hole" Peck, Robert N. - "Soup's Goat" Skofield, James - "All Wet! All Wet" Brunhoff, Laurent de - "Babar's ABC" Craig, Helen - "Angelina Ballerina" Hines, Anna - "Come To The Meadow" Lionni, Leo - "What? Pictures To Talk About" Lionni, Leo - "When? Pictures To Talk About" Oliver, Stephen - "The Glitter, The Googer and The Ghost" Bunting, Eve - "Clancy's Coat" Cole, Joanna - "Bony-Legs" Jonas, Ann - "Holes and Peeks" Voigt, Cynthia - "Building Blocks" Newcomers' Gift Let Us Help You Get To Know Hoke County through The News-Journal If You Are A Newcomer And Have Lived Here Less Than Three Months, You Can Receive A Three-Month Subscription To The News-Journal ABSOLUTELY FREE! All You Must Do Is Call And Give Us Your Name Arid Address The News-Journal 875-2121 |
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