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Top postman WUtkun J. "BUI" Wethington, who was selected as Employee-of-the Month, sorts mail at the Raeford Post Office. Wethington h>os chosen by the employees of the post office Jk recognition for his job knowledge, performance and attitude In service both to his customers and the Postal Service. Bill Is a familiar figure over town serving as a relief city carrier. (Photo by Pam Frederick ) Rockfish News B, Pony Barnard Tel. 875-2736 Attendance at Tabernacle Bap tist Church was good the past Sun day morning considering that some were on vacation. Rev. Barringer delivered the message and his sermon topic was: "Total Commitment." The young Adult Sunday School Class held a weekend retreat at Camp Rockfish. The Mission Action Group of ~ the WMU at Tabernacle Baptist Church met last Monday in the home of Mrs. Mamie Adkins. The Bible Study Group of the W.M.U. at Tabernacle Baptist Church met in the home of Mrs. Roscoe Bunday Tuesday morning. Sunday, June 24 will be Rev. Bairingev's last day in an official capacity at Tabernacle Baptist Church but the church members are pleased that the Bar ringers are building a home and will remain in the community. The church is also fortunate that Mrs. Barringer will remain as a staff member. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hawkes spent a week recently with Mrs. Hawkes sister Mrs. Lester Notter and Mr. Notter of St. Louis, Missouri. Pittman Grove Baptist Church recognized the high school and col lege graduates in the congregation during morning worship service Sunday. They were each presented a bible. The W.M.U. at Pittman Grove Baptist Church had "Spring Fling" Friday night. The ladies had a hat show for entertainment, showing hats made of unusual material and design. The Pittman Orove Baptist Church W.M.U. are sponsoring a "Sweets Auction" Friday evening June 16 beginning at 7:30 p.m. There will be assorted cakes, pies, cookies and candies to be auction ed. The public is invited to attend. Sympathy is extended to the family of Alton Potter who died Monday, June 11. Funeral was to be Wednesday, June 13 in Raeford. Am happy to report Mrs. Eric Wood is home after spending several weeks at Open Arms nurs ing home in Raeford. Mrs. Lawrence D. Long and Mrs. Louise Watson visited Mrs. Alma Parker of 'Sdma last week. Enroute to Selma they stopped at Carolina Pottery. Mrs. Parker returned with them to visit relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Long visited Mrs. Long's brother, Ross Rivers in Hartsville last week. Mrs. Grace English spent last Tuesday at White Lake with her sister Mrs. Arthur Lee Watson. Mrs. Lonnie Smith of Wayside visited Mrs. Alma Potter at the home of Mrs. Louise Watson last Saturday. Lonnie Smith is a patient in a nursing home in Laurinburg. Congratulations to Lisa Madden who was awarded the Rockfish Ex tension Homemakers scholarship. Deaths & Funerals Elizabeth Adeline Toon Epstein Elizabeth Adeline Toon Epstein, died Friday. She was born in Red Springs, the daughter of Elizabeth Scar borough and Henry Short Toon. During her childhood she was called by the nickname "Did," and throughout her life she kept this name. Did was educated at Greensboro College and Flora Macdonald Col lege. She later entered the teaching profession in Greer, South Carolina. After returning to Red Springs, she was married to Mitchell Eps tein of Raeford. The couple made their home in Raeford. Her husband was in the mercantile business. Did taught in Fayetteville until her retirement. Following her husband's death, her health began to decline and she entered Open Arms Rest Home in Raeford, where her last years were spent. Did was a devoted member of the Raeford Methodist Church. There was about her a charm and strength of personality and a sweetness of disposition that endeared her to a large circle of Mends. She always saw the good in peo ple, her motto being "others" not Iwaclf - also she had a great km far flowers. On Taoday morning a graveside service was conducted by Rev. Hernfui Winberry at the Alloway Cemetery, and she was buried beside her family in Red Springs. Survivors are nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers contributions can be given to the Raeford United Methodist Church. Crumpler Funeral Home served the family. Altoa Potter Alton Potter, 73, died Monday morning in Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Raeford United Methodist Church by Rev. Arthur Winstead. Burial will be in Raeford cemetery. Survivors are his wife: Mrs. Katie Potter; two sons: Thomas A. Potter of Goldsboro and James A. Potter of Raeford; one daughter: Mrs. Woodrow McDougald of Greel^boro; three sisters: Mrs. Ernest Duncan of Raeford, Mrs. May Smith of Raeford and Mrs. Clara Mcwberter of Raeford; ?even grandchildren an<< two great grandchildren. Crumpler Funeral Home assisted the family. Contributiom caa be made to the Bob Lawk dm and American fmrw Society. Free lunches offered in county this summer The Child Nutrition Program of the Hoke County Board of Educa tion will sponsor a summer feeding program in the following schools: J.W. Turlington, Hoke County High School, Scurlock Elemen tary, West Hoke Elementary, South Hoke Elementary and Laurel Hill Church. The program will be at no cost for all children up to 18 years old. No child will be discriminated against bccause of race, color, na tional origin, age, sex or handicap. The program will begin operating on June 25, and dose on August 3. The cafeterias will be closed on July 4. Serving time will be 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 daily, Monday through Fri day. Suggestion winner Elton Ross, Jr. Is the Safety Suggestion Winner ml the Burl ington Industries Raeford Plant for the month of June, 1994. For his Safety Sugges tion Elton will receive a 125 pair of safety shoes and reserv ed parking for a month. Sug gestion: The walkway to the restroom In the Warehouse from the Preparation Depart ment needs a guardrail er rected to prevent forkllfts from backing Inta the employees when entering and exiting. At present the plan Is to Implement this suggestion. jmi Father's Sujd. Jane 17th Up To 25% Off Men's Shirts Or Shorts Poly/cotton solid dress or plaid shirts and solid or striped knit shirts. Sizes 14Vi to 17 and S.M.L XL. Men's solid or plaid walk shorts in sizes 32 to 40. 99 Matching^ Jog Shorts! And Shirts Mix and match stylish crew or v-neck shirts with action jog shorts in S.M,L,XL 99 ?C Pair Family Nylon joggers with suede-look trim & side design, lace up or Velcro* closures. Sizes for the entire family Save On Men's iQgsual Or rfess Slacks I Up To *2 Off. Lightweight dress slacks or poly/cotton casual pants with full or half elastic waist. Sizes 29 to 42 Family Sport Pk. Socks Ladies' and girls' 3 pack sport socks or men's and boys' 3 pack tube socks. 1 1 oz. 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