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PEMBROKE, N.C.
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1977
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PEMBROKE TONVN
COUNCIL MEETS
Pembroke Joycees hold instollotion banquet
O The Pembroke Town Council met briefly
in open session then retired to executive
session for more than an hour. No action
was taken in executive session although an
St unidentified source intimated that the
private session was taken up with rehashing
‘the missing funds’ problem that has taken
up a considerable amount of the council’s
time in the last few months.
The meeting was held on Monday night.
To date, more than S20,000 has been
labeled “unaccounted for’’ by auditors of
the town’s books. Former town clerk, Mrs.
Maybelle Elk, has been indicted in the
“•“matter and is awaiting criminal action in
superior court and a civil suit that is in the
0[ works by the town’s attorneys. Trial dates
have not been set in either action.
Condemned buildings also provoke
comments but no action
The board also talked forcefully about
^condemning buildings and possibly
'9»demolishing them and billing the owners,
♦tinThe board and Mayor Reggie Strickland
heard a report from Inspector Ray Hunt
concerning two buildings in question: one
is a store front building adjoining Pates
^Supply Men’s Store on Railroad St. and
' 'another building site in the front yard of
Mrs. Beatrice Bethea on Jones St.
. Ownership of the building adjoining Pates
Supply was not confirmed.
According to Hunt, both owners have
: been notified and given 90 days to either
rehabilitate or tear down the buildings.
Neither has complied with the order.
m
But the council members were leary of
sanctioning the demolition of the buildings
without proof “in writing” as Councilman
Sam Dial put it.
The matter was tabled and Town Manager
McDuffie Cummings, the town attorneys,
Dexter Brooks and Arnold Locklear, and
building inspector Ray Hunt were
instructed to confer, confirm that the
owners had in deed been notified, recheck
the legal mandates and report back to the
board before taking any further action,
Town Manager McDuffie Cummings
reported on the progress of the extensive
work going on at Pine Street (including
paving and curbing and guttering) and the
renovation of the district court house
recently approved by the general assembly.
Cummings reported satisfactory progress
on both matters.
Town Clerk Mrs. Ruby Smith gave the
board a working copy of the financial report
of the town and discussed tentative work
sessions for the upcoming fiscal budget for
1977-78. Councilman Milton Hunt said,
“we will need at least two work sessions to
keep the time table of June I when the
budget is supposed to be completed.”
The council also gave notice that
advertising of 1976 delinquent taxes would
be published in The Carolina Indian
Voice beginning May 5.
An expected appearance by Bob
Brewington in reference to the Pembroke
Housing Authority did not take place
although the matter was on the agenda.
Brewington did not show up at the meeting.
people
and places
and things
Strike at the Wind
cast announced
The cast for the outdoor drama, “Strike At The Wind!” has been chosen for the 1977
season according to General Manager Rock Kershaw and Director Arthur McDonald.
“Strike At The Wind!” the story of the Lumbee Indians and their folk hero, Henry
Berry Lowrie, is a permanent outdoor drama for this area. Cast in the show for the first
time in the leading role as Henry Berry Lowrie is Melton Lowry, a 26-year-oId
descendent of the famous Indian leader. Lowrie’s wife, Rhoda, will be played by 26
year-old Hope St. Pierre, a veteran performer from last year’s show,
1/ “Strike At The Wind!” premiered last year and was seen by over 18,000 persons in
seven weeks. In a comparison f statistics released by the Institue of Outdoor Drama in
Chapel Hill, the local production was themost successful new outdoor drama in the
. entire nation. According to Kershaw, over 400 tickets have already been sold for June
29th opening night this year, with over 25,000 persons expected this summer.
“Although last year’s show was so successful, this year’s show will be even better,”
said Kershaw. “There will be better lighting and sound, more authentic costuming and
the show will be tighter and faster moving, and of course, more experienced actors,”
Returning actors from last year include Julian Ransom; Carnell Locklear; Lee
iiM. Wiggins, Steve Pate; Justin Ransom; Isaiah Cummings; Dosey Chavis; Bruce Procter;
■ Tom Cope; Robert Bryant; David Miller; Magdalene Lowry; Q.B. Cummings; Jeanette
^ Oxendihe; Adore Clark, Dora Chavis; and Steve Lowry.
Newcomers for this year’s show are Vermie Dial; Wade Deese; Jean Bullard; Victor
lv| Lane; Thomas Edwards; David Butler; Liza Tayjor; Lennart Lawson; Brenda Jacobs;'
David Oxendine; Larry Oxendine; James Locklear; John Oxendine; Harvey Godwin;
William Hayes; Rick Lomax; Patsy Cummings; Jean Bullard; Mildred Oxendine;
I Connie Maynor; Essie Locklear; Robin Sampson; Losia Sampson; Ann Marie
Sampson; Kathryn Ransom; Barbara Ransom; Ramona Penia; Zenetta Brewington;
I Cochise Clark; David Malcoln; Robert Cummings; Roderick Brewer; Delton Clark;
. Frank Carter; Vinita Maynor; Frank Penn; Ursual Penn; Beverly Godfrey; Anna
ifa Godfrey; Madeline King; Kay Blue; Frieda Wiggins; Cassandra Stone; and Jerrie
Clemons.
“We have a relatively short season coifipared to most other shows,” said Kershaw,
“but because our season is short, only seven weeks, the actors don’t get tired of doing
the show so every night is filled with freshness and anticipation giving the audience an
exciting production.”
“Strike At The Wind!” will play every Wednesday through Saturday, June 9 until
August 13, at the Lakeside Amphitheatre at the Riverside Country Club three miles
V. of Pembroke on Hwy 74. Showtimes will be at 8:30 p.m. and tickets are S3.50 for
general seating and S4.00 for reserved, reservations can be made by calling 521-2401.
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Dr. Gerald Maynor, guesf speoker a.r
the Joycee's twelfth annual Installation
Banquet.
The Pembroke Jaycees held their twelfth
annual Installation Banquet on Saturday-
night, April 30 at the Jaycee Clubhouse.
Guest speaker for the occasion was Dr.
Gerald Maynor, Director of Development
and Public Affairs at Pembroke State
University.
Dr. Maynor was a charter member of the
Pembroke Jaycees and reminisced for a few
minutes on his days in the Jaycees and what
it had meant to him, Before'touching on
the many projects that the Jaycees work on
each year and their importance to the
community. Dr. Maynor also emphasized
the importance of one’s attitude and how it
influences one’s behavior and plays a very
important role in the development of a
person’s character.
The new officers were installed by Scott
Burriola, past District Director for District
“D” of the N.C. Jaycees.
Special guests for the occasion were Mr.
and Mrs. M.S. “Stan” Jones, Jr.; Dr. and
Mrs. English E. Jones, Dr. Jones is
Chancellor of Pembroke State University;
Mr. Kenneth R. Maynor, Executive
Director of Lumbee Regional Development
Association; Mr. Bobby Dean Locklear,
county commissioner for Red Springs
Newly instolled officers of the Pembroke Jaycees ore (seated, left to right)
Renford Scott, treasurer; Ed K. Chavis, Intemol Vice-President; Randoll Jones,
President; Willie Homs, Jr., Externol Vice-President; Lorry T. Roberts, Director;
(Standing, left to right) Locy L. Cummings, Director; Gregg Cummings,
Secretory; Lorry T. Brooks, Chairman of the Board; Gerald Stricklond, Director;
Eortle Oxendine, Director; and Carnell Locklear, State Director.
Gregg Cummings, recipient of the Jaycee of the Year Aword; James F. Dell,
recipient of the Rooster of the Year Aword; Mr. Stan Jones received the Rookie of
the Year Award for his son Ricky; ond Willie Harris, Jr., Keymon of the Year
Award.
Disiricl; and Tommy D. Swett. nominee for After the installation of officers was
the State Boss of the Year by the Pembroke complete and all other business had been
Javcees and member of the Robeson taken care of, the Jaycees, wives, and
County Board of Education. guests enjoyed an after banquet dance.
RETIRING TEACHER HONORED AT AAAGNOLIA
THREE COUNTY STUDENTS FOR
PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL
Miss Jacqueline Hunt, a student at
Fairgrove High School; Ear! Stacy
Ransom, Jr. from Pembroke Senior High;
and Miss Jacqueline Denise Alford, a
student at Rowland High School have been
chosen to attend the prestigious Governor’s
School at Winston-Salem this summer.
Supt. Y. H. Allen, in letters of
congratulations to the students said: ”1 am
delighted to inform you that I have just
received information notifying me that you
have been selected to attend the Governor’s
School in Winston-Salem this coming
summer. This high honor is not only a
compliment to you, your family and
school, but will give you an opportunity to
grow through relationships with a very
select group of the most outstanding
students in the State of North Carolina.
“We are proud that you have received this
honor and hope you will take full advantage
of it. Congratulations and best wishes.”
MINISTERIAL STUDENT COMPLETES
SEMINARY STUDIES
Ernest Ray Brooks of Pembroke, NC has
completed the requirements for graduation
from Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary. He will be awarded the Master
of Religious Education degree at the
Seminary commencement on May 14.
Brooks, the son of Mrs. Annie Bell Brooks
and the late Peter Brooks of Pembroke, is a
graduate of Pembroke High School and
Pembroke State University.
BRAVES CLOSE OUT SEASON
ON LOSING NOTE
The Pembroke Braves began play in the
ninth annual District 29 playoffs as if they
might have found the magic formula that
had eluded them all season last Thursday.
In first round action, the Braves toppled
Campbell 7-3 for the third time this season.
Steady Kenny Hedgpjeth led them to victory
with yeoman like work. The Braves were
led at the plate by centeifielder Tommy
Lowry with two hits. Burlie Locklear, the
Braves potent first baseman, delivered an
RBA producing double.
But then Norfolk struck down the
Braves..
The program entitled “The Year on
Parade” was under the direction of Mrs.
Sarah S. Bell, Music Teacher, and Miss
Dehaeva Drake, student teacher from PSU.
Mrs. Mary Locklear acted as narrator.
Teachers for grade'; one through six
participated in the direction and
preparations for the program.
Some of the main characters for the
program were: “Snowman,” Mark
Freeman; “Elf," Windell Hammonds;
“Father Time,” Jeffrey Locklear:
'“Helpers,” Selenia Oxendine and Kim
Shores; “Rabbit,” Lora Bell; "Rose,”
Gina McLamb; and “Daisy.” Selenia
Hardin.
FIRST ANNUAL BLACK DAY TO BE HELD
The first annual “Black Day” will be
held all day Saturday, Ma\ 7th, at the
Parkview Activity Center on Inman Street
in Lumberton. This event is designed to
bring togehter Black people for a day of
fellowship, fun and games. The theme for
the day is “Unity in the Community” and
is sponsored by the African Cultural Center
of Lumberton, NC.
All Black artists and businesses are
invited to come and display their talents and
merchandise. For additional information
call 738-7633. 738-9711 or 739-2921.
OXENDINE INITIATED INTO PHI DELTA
KAPPA
Earl Hughes Oxendine. principal of '
Upchurch Junior High School, was
initiated into the Carolina Chapter of Phi
Delta Kappa, a national educational
fraternity. Friday. April 22. 1977. In
ceremonies at the Downtowner Inn in
Durham, Oxendine was recognized as an
outstanding educator. He is a member of
the North Carolina State Board of
Education, and by Presidential
appointment, he serves on the National
Advisory Council on Indian Education.
The Carolina Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa is
honored to have a distinguished member of
the State Board of Education. Oxendine
was nominated for membership by Dr.
Waltz Maynor of Durham. NC.
She is affectionately known as “Miss
Mary” to her students and to her
colleagues. She is retiring this year with
forty-two years of teaching experience, all
in Robeson County. Her name, Mrs. Mary
Hammond Locklear of Pembroke.
Mrs. Locklear was honored recently with
a retirement dinner at Magnolia School.
The dinner was held in the school cafeteria
with a steak dinner followed by a program.
Master of Ceremonies for the event was
Woodrow Sampson of Pembroke.
More than half of her forty-two years in
teaching have been at Magnolia. “I have
■ seen it grow from four teachers to now.
Both buildings I worked in in my earlier
years here have since burned.” Her first
years of teaching were at Magnolia under
the principalship of Frank H. Epps in 1933.
After a two year absence from teaching she
went to Smyrna School in 1936 and
remained there until 1943. In 1943 she
went to Barker Ten Mile and 1945 to
Fairmont. Magnolia became her new
“home” again in 1946. again under the
principalship of Epps. She is now
completing her last year at magnolia
teaching developmental math in the
elementary grades.
During the program Mrs. Locklear was
entertained with “memories.” Former and
present co-workers presented her with gifts
symbolizing old memories, humorous
moments and treasured times together.
Mrs. Margaret Oxendine, her aid for twelve
years, presented her with a pair of small
shoes to symbolize the many times they had
tied the children’s shoes. The program was
directed by Mrs. Dora M. Oxendine, Mrs.
Nancy Hall, and Mrs. Margaret Oxendine,
all co-workers of Mrs, Locklear.
Special comments were made by J. Mark
Brooks. Principal; Robert Hunt, her fonner
principal at Magnolia, now at Fairgrove;
and Mrs. Grace Epps, Mrs. Epps
reminisced during the program about the
many years she and her husband. Frank 11.
Epps (deceased), long time principal at
Magnolia, had worked with Miss Marv,
Mrs. Locklear is the wife of the late Harry Locklear
West Locklear, well-known politician and another homer by Ted Craig, the
promoter of education in North Carolina baseman, Norfolk State
She has two daughters, both teachers Mrs shocked the Braves by winning 10-8 Friday
Glen (Elizabeth) Locklear Petere graduated leading 8-4 in the
from the University of Tennessee in ninth, Norfolk Stae struck
Knoxville and received her MA from the ^unexpectedly for six runs, including a
University of Michigan. She teaches in 8^®"^ slammer by Norfolk’s fine catcher.
Warren, Michigan. Mrs. John (Wanda) Graeff. Friday night, Atlantic
Locklear Sampson, Jr. is closer to home Christian added the final crushing blow to
She received her teaching degree at Braves by beating them convincingly
Pembroke State University and is teaching eliminate the Braves from the
in the junior high at Littlefield High School Playoff's- Atlantic Christian eventually won
near Lumberton. Wandaand herfamily live District 29 playoffs by sweeping
in the Pembroke area.
Miss Mary is the daughter of the late Mr,
and Mrs. S.A. Hammond of Lumberton.
Her fatherwas a teacher and principal for
forty years.
double header from Norfolk State 9-4 and
12-10.
AND TOPPLED TWICE IN CC PLAYOFFS
SondroG.Briff. Co-Editor for the 1977 to
Echo, presents a copy to Joseph Brooks,
ICETA Project Director for Lumbee
i Regional Development Association.
The school’s yeorbook wos presenreo
'their outstanding
contribution and assistance to the total
Educotionol Progrom at Magnolia
School."
The Braves had an opportunity to regain
some of their tarnished glory Sunday when
She received her education at the Indian encountered High Point in play off
Nonrial School where she finished in 1911 S™'® in the Carolmas Conference. But ihe
She returned in 1952 to graduate with an '
“A" teaching certificate. Miss Mats was >nnmped ,n both games 10-4 and 6-1 .The
the first in the county to teach kindergarten
..I .. J r T - .u i_ . . , and Ted Craig in the first game but it was
I saw the need for It in the schools and did . u i ii • u * u- -. u
, . „ not enough. Locklear s homer was his 7th
some pleading, asking, and praying for a c /-. • » wi . i.- , c
I • j _ •• -T-u- K 7 6 * of the season. Craig s blast was his 4th
kindergarten. This year, the year of her u _ ^ .u
. ^ 1 .u f r homer of the season,
retirement, marks the first year of state
supported kindergarten in North Carolina
schools.
The two defeats erased any hopes PSU had
to qualify for the Carolinas Conference
tournament which opens Thursday at
attendance m^ddition Salisbury- and ended the Braves baseball
/-I season, PSU winds up with a 16-21 record
Special guests
her children were her sisters. Mrs. Clarence
(Lela) Brooks Locklear. Mr. and Mrs. anda 3-8-1 mark in its first campaign in the
Hartman (Eunice) Hammond, and her Carolinas Conference
brother, Steven Andrew Hammond.
J. Mork Brooks presents o plaque to
Mrs. Mory LOCKieor or o oinner Honoring
her on her retirement.
Representing the Robeson County Board of
Education was Mrs. Trudy Blake. Former
co-workers and principals honoring her
were Mrs. Epps, Mrs. Lillian T. Harris,
Mrs. Betty Lou Bell; Marshall Locklear,
her tonner principal at Barker Ten Mile in
1944; and Robert Hunt, her fonner
principal at Magnolia.
Mrs. Locklear was recognized with a gift
ot luggage which was presented on behalf
ot the school by Principal Brooks and
Harold Wvnn.
”1 would like to thank Mr. BrtHiks, the
stall, Mr, Allen and the Central Office for
making all the years happv.”
When asked of her plans after retirement:
”....Io do uiivthing that 1 can to make a
child happy. I’m willing to do it,”
MAGNOLIA PRESENTS SPRING FESTIVAL
The Elementary Music Department of
Magnolia School presented its Spring
Music Festival today at 10 a.m. in the
school gyinnatoriuni.
PEMBROKE WARRIORS
MEET LUMBERTON
ON PSU'S DIAMOND
SATURDAY NIGHT
7:00 P.M.
YOUTH REVIVAL PLANNED
There will be a Community Youth
Revival held May 9-13 at 7 p.m. nightly.
The meeting will be held at First Baptist
Church, North Main St,, Fairmont. Dr. J.
J. Johnson, Pastor.
Guest Evangelist for the week will be
Rev. Roscoe D, Cooper, Jr. of Richmond.
Va. accompanied by Rev. James Stevie
Peacock as organist of the week.
Participating churches are Aaron Swamp
Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant AME
Church, Antioch, New Hope. First Baptist
Fairmont, Rose Hill, First Baptist Omim,
St. John AME, Greenville. St. Paul AME,
Macedonia Holiness, Spring Branch. Mill
Branch and Star of Bethlehem Baptist
Church. The public is invited to attend this
week of revival.
MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
Governor James B. Hunt. Jr. is
proclaiming May as Older Americans
Month in North Carolina. With the
projected 60+ population of the stale on
July 1. 1977 to be over 740.000 or
approximately IJ'T- of the overall state
population, the need for involvement and
action by and for our older citizens must be
given immediate priority.
PJH BCTA CLUB SPONSORS TALENT
SHOW
On Friday afternoon. April 29th. the
Pembroke Junior High Bela Club
sponsored the school talent show in the
gymnasium of the school. First place
winner was Kyle Ann Lowry. She sang
"Evergreen” the theme from A Star is
Born. Second place winner was the Ebonv
Dancers who rendered a modem dance.
The Ebony Dancers are Phyllis McNair,
Eva Jacobs. Carinillia; Pighet. Brenda
Watson, and Cynthia McAuthor.
Honorable mentions were Charmine
Locklear, Darlene Brewington and Terrv
Walker,
The judges for the event were Barbara
Ransom. Kathy Ransom and Rickie Wilkie
of the Music Department. Pembroke State
University, A dance followed the talent
show with music provided bv the Low
Riders.
L)rnette Jacobs, club advisor