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Serials Department Univ. rjC-Ghapel Kill Wi IsonLibrar;/ ChapelKi 11 ,..j ^ ROBESON COT.TNTY, N.C. PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY ...A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE Dedicated to the best in all pi us i VOLUME 5 NUMBER 33 Publiconon No. 976060 PEMBROKE, NC THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1977 154 PER COPY GARTH LOCKLEAR ONE OF MANY INVOLVED IN LOCAL PROJECT REV. D.F. LOWRY SUCCUMBS people By Garry L. Barton J. Garth Locklear by Connee Brayboy Persons from various walks of life in and round the Pembroke community are nvolved in raising funds for the onstruction of Indian Memorial Cottage ocated on the Odum Home campus. 4any people serve in various capacities in his venture. Among those persons nvolved is Joel Garth Locklear, Narcotics ,gent with the Robeson County Sheriffs apartment. In addition to accepting contributions rom the Sheriff, deputies, lawyers, etc., Locklear serves as chairman of the ndian Memorial Cottage Dinner. The linner will be held on August 26, 1977 at lie Pembroke State University Cafeteria sginning at 7:00 p.m. A. $100.00 •deductible contribution will entitle the rontributor and a companion to attend the dinner. Special entertainment for the affair will be provided by Ralph Smith, brother to Arthur Smith. • Odum Home for children is located on a 46-acre campus across from ftmbroke State University. The home serves a ten-county area and is one of several to church elsewhere, we have no argument with that. We simply encourage attending church.” Recently Mr, Locklear and Mr. Sawyer discussed at length the long-range plans for construction at Odum Home. These plans include, in addition to Indian Memorial Cottage, a home for the director which is complete, and two other family cottages which will accomodate twelve children and one set of house parents. Mr. Sawyer commented that Odum Home is rapidly moving away from the stigma of an “orphans home.” Now serving 20 children, only one of these is a true orphan (having no living parents or relatives). “On the average a child usually spends between 3-4 years here, Usually, afterthat period of time, they are reunited with their parents, relatives or go into a foster home. Many of our children come from troubled and disrupted families, and after our guidance and care they are ready to begin living with their families.” Mr. Locklear expressed his belief that a good home for children brings about an inner pride in themselves. He stated that the completion of Indian Cottage would provide family style cottage living and result in the development of future responsible citizens. He noted enthusiastically that on the whole children who emerge from life at Odum Home are not problems to society. “It seems that children who come from this home make good, moral, re^nsbile citizens,” said Mr. Locklear. “I want these children to have a home that is a home..-somewhere nice to live so that they can hold their heads up and say, ‘yes, 1 am somebody! We should do everything we can to help these children build good, positive selLconcepts, ” continued Locklear. When I stated my surprise that he was involved in such a venture, Mr, Locklear replied simply, “I hadn’t been invited to become involved before.” Indian Memorial Cottage. when completed will house 12 children and one couple who will serve as house parents. The home provides Christian care for Recreation Building providing an Indian Appearing in an article in the Cottage be built. The challenge was August 22, 1971 edition of the accepted and endeavors undertaken to raise Robesonian: the necessary funds. ”PEMBROKE-At 90, the Rev. Doctor The Recreation Building, to be named in Fuller Lowry (he was named for the doctor recognition of Sarah Deal, is near who delivered him) is very sprightly, agile, completion. The Sarah Deal Recreation quick-witted. Building has a table game room (for table tennis, pool, etc), a junior gymnasium, and " ‘1 don’t aim to get old,’ he says, a refreshment area. The gym floor will be chuckling, made from material which will allow it to be utilized for skating. The gym is “He is still a full-time Methodist approximately 20-feet shorter than a high preacher. He still wheels his Cadillacs school gymnasium, but has ample space for around the countryside, regular gym activities and skating- “Rev. Lowry is the closest living relative of ...Henry Berry Lowry.” Sarah Deal is the granddaughter of Harold Deal, one of the men from Hickory who This is the way 1 prefer remembering the offered the initial challenge. The Rev. D.F. Lowry who died Saturday, nine-year-old Sarah suffers from aserious August 13, 1977 at the incredible age of 96. heart malfunction. I have been an avid fan and admirer of Among the countless people who have Rev. Lowry ever since the first time I had solicited funds for the cottage are Mr. the pleasure of meeting him: Shortly after Sanford Sampson and Mrs. Josephine coming to work with my brother and sister. Ransom. Mrs. Ransom was one of the first Rev. Lowry’s big, luxurious Cadillac children to become a resident of Odum deposited him on the steps of the Carolina Home, She and Mr, Sampson have been Indian Voice. At the time he was 94 years responsible for the solicitation of $25,000, according to Mr. Sawyer. old, appeared 60, acted 50 and had dropped by to chat with Bruce (Barton). Said Sawyer, “The list of people who I was flabbergasted to witness the two have graciously contributed is almost sitting on the since-discarded dilapadated innumerable. We are indeed grateful for couch having a sort of war with words...in everyone's assistance.” a Iriendly manner, ol course. 1 could hardly believe my ears; at the age when most people would have trouble remembering their name, much less carrying on an intelligent conversation. Rev. Lowry was sitting there before my eyes holding his own against Bruce Barton, whom I consider to be an intelligent man in his own right. No amount of argument or persuasin by Bruce could sway the grand old gentleman from his stated conclusion of the matter. Needless to say, this made a lasting impression upon me. Rev, Lowry possessed a keen mind and a quick wit. An example of both which comes to mind is his observations in regard to the first English settlement in America on Roanoke Island in 1587: “There’s no such thing as the Lost Colony because we knew where we were all the time. We’ve never been lost.” He was also very active in the campaign to gain some semblance of federal and state recognition for Robeson County Indians. He, more than anybody else, was largely responsible for legislation being passed by the General Assembly in 1956 naming Indians of Robeson and adjoining counties after Lumbee River which meanders its way through the heart of Robeson County. Indeed, Lumbee Indians have lost a devoted and true friend. And Robeson County has lost a great man, the likes of which may never be witnessed again. and places . and things The dinner planned for August 26 is sponsored by the Indian Memorial Cottage Steering Committee. Dr. English E. Jones, PSU Chancellor, is chairman of the Committee- Persons interested in taking part in this worthwhile venture by obtaining a ticket for the dinner may call one of the following persons: Garth Locklear at 521-2614; Larry Sawyer at 521-4232; Rev, Roy Maynor at 521-4522; or Rev. Tony Brewington at 521-9850. If you would like to help but are unable to do so in the form of $100.00, the Committee would be graiefiji for a smaller amount and/or help in the actual construction. Fayetteville Presbytery Awarded Grant Fayetteville Presbytery has received a grant of $30,000 from the General Assembly Mission Board to be used in a special project sponsored by the Pembroke Area Presbyterian Ministry. The funding was approved last month by the Division of Corporate and Social Mission of the mission board to support the Pembroke Youth Center, which will serve as an outreach ministry for the teen-age young people in the Pembroke area, particularly Indian youth. children’s homes operated by the Baptist children while reestablishing the family unit at home. The addition of Indian Cottage will make these services available to even more children, According to Rev. Roy Maynor, Building Superintendent, they are now ready to pour the foundation Children’s Homes of North Carolina. Although operated by the Baptists, the home serves children of all denominations, according to Larry Sawyer, director of the home, Mr. Sawyer has served in this capacity for seven years.- for the cottage. According to him, Odum Home was the first Baptist chidren's home to serve SOME BACKGROUND Blacks. SaidSawyer, “noeffbrtismadeto indoctrinate the children to become Friends of Odum Home from Hickory, Baptists. It is, however, expected that they NC challenged the Burnt Swamp Baptist attend church. If the children prefer going Assocation. Their challenging gift was a PUBLIC HEARING ON CABLE VISION FOLLOWS TOWN COUNCIL MEETING The Pembroke Town Council met in appear and remind the councU of the regular session on Monday night for a brief application of the railroad for a Y track meeting. Appearing before the council was on the track between Pembroke furniture Mr. Bernard Lowry, representative for Company and Pates Supply Co. Mr. Lowry Seaboard Coastline Railroad. He stated said that the council had not approved the that he had a friend who asked him to application. Pembroke Jaycees Continue To Help Councilman Lee Neville reminded the council that the railroad company had not met the request of the council that lights and a crossing bar be erected there. He said that the company agreed to this request, but The Pembroke Jaycees have for the past The Jaycees furnish the manpower tor the Gerald Strickland, David l^klear, Verl received a copy of the blue three years been workini! in the greater project activities and also solicit the Brooks, Elmer Hunt, Jr., Wi he Hams Jr , prim,, ,he request was not shown on the Pembroke Community in conjunction with volunteer services of other persons in the Randall Jones and Noah Wo^s. Hardy prim,. a COG grant for the SAM Pioject (Senior community when the necessary ekpettise Ray Wynn was acommnmty volunteer who Age Maintenance), The latest project to be does not exist in the Club, also helped in the project, the project was completed was the underpinning of the Monies for the grant will come from the special Bicentennial offering received across the denomination in 1976 for witness, mission and ministry among American Indians. The Pembroke Area Presbycrian Ministry was begun two years ago on an exploratory basis by Fayetteville Presbytery to determine the shape of an outreach program in the Pembroke area, with a pedominately Indian population. With the coordination of Mac L^erton, a student-in-ministxy who was called to direct the ministry, the supervisory committee developed a comprehensive proposal which the presbytery adopted in November, 1976, as basic guidelines for the ministry. The guidelines commit the ministry to “responding to the needs of the Indian community as well as of the total community, sharing the Gospel with all persons, breaking down the bamers between racial and economic differences, and promoting justice and peace among all people of the community.” In May of this year the presbytery called the Reverend John A. Robinson. Jr., as director of the ministry to succeed Mr. Legerton. who is returning to seminary, Mr. Robinson in addition will serve as Administrative Director of the youth center when it becomes full operational later this year. chaired by Noah Woods, Past President, Mr. Lowry reiterated that the Y track would prevent such a long wait while the home of Mr and Ms Horace Chavis of Participating in this project on Saturday, and J.C. Oxendine, Co-Chairman and Past trains changed tracks. He stated that he was Route 2 Pembroke August 13th, were Jerry C. Oxendine, Treasurer. tied up by the train that morning and felt that it would be beneficial for the town to approve the Y track. Councilman Sam Dial remarked on the congestion of traffic downtown already. Following this discussion, no motion was made to approve the application. Mayor Reggie Strickland then said that the council would stand with their original action, reflected in previous minutes. Following this. Mr. Lowry asked to withdraw his application for annexation into the town of his property known as College Plaza. Said he. “any action taken in this direction would be against my wishes.” in attendance at the meeting were several Pembroke citizens. Some were there in opposition to additional low-rent housing and others for the public hearing on cable vision to be held following the council meeting. Following the council meeting and prior to the public hearing, several people spoke out against additional low-rent housing. Among them was Sim Oxendine who stated that public officials should try. to find out what the citizens wanted and try to please them. Speaking out also against the additional housing was Bill Oxendine who stated the discipline problem of children as one of his reasons for opposition. He stated also that he felt that the citizens of the community should be asked if they wanted more housing and that their wishes should be considered. Al.so appearing before the council was Donald Bullard, attorney, representing some citizens in and around Pembroke who are opposed to the addition of another l(K) units of low-rent housing. BullunJ asked the Council to rcsccnd any action taken for additional housing in Pembroke. Mayor Strickland recommended that the council take the matter under advisement. On motion Following much discussion, the Public of Councilman Hunt, seconded by Hearing on Cable Vision began. Ms. Councilman Monroe lv«)wiy, the council Rowena Oxendine. office manager for And other citizens expressed their opposition in a series of questions and eomments, The citizenry learned through this that all the people connected with housing were answerable to the council. They learned also that the council was the bixly which could prevent further housing. mm r./ .“ -x . K. I .V. ,Verl »rM)ks,IVesidt‘ntKaiMlall.I«Mies.V«hMil.iT Hardy Ray Wynn. David Shown above, left to ngR • J ^ and Noah Woods receive a Fist of Power from Master Noah Lwklear, Jerry C. Oxendine. W ' ’ " ^aM Project at the home of Mr. and M.s. Horace * V r/rrr. iG" i p.,.,,.. vt)tcd to do s In other matters, the council agreed to refund taxes to Mr. John Glenn WikhIcII who is not a resident of the town. And they corrected the tax listing of Mr. J.'f. Ciilbrcth from $10.1)70 to $1,070. Cable Vision. Red Springs officewas there to answer questions concerning cable vision. Public .sentiment seemed to favor the installation of cable vision in Pembroke. Ms. Oxendine was asked to send a copy of the franchise to the town council so that a study could be mado. FOOD FOR THOUGHT The one sure thing wrong with the younger generation is that we don’t belong to it anymore. When you're through changing, you're through.-Bruce Barton We are grateful to Mrs. Rose Prevatte for sharing this thought with us. it appeared in the January, 1977 issue of REPORT, National Rural Women’s Task Force. I am named after the Bruce Barton who is the author, of the above ‘Food For Thought.’ My father, who is a writer, admired Bruce Barton immensely and named me after him. He (Bruce Barton) is a good name sake. He was author (THE MAN NOBODY KNOWS), congressman and advertising executive. He advocated positive thought and hard work. LOCAL ATTORNEY TO TEACH LAW AT PEMBROKE STATE Dexter Brooks, Pembroke attorney and a member of the firm of Locklear and Brooks, has accepted a part-time teaching posistion with Pembroke State University in the area of Business Law. The course is a general introduction to the law with applications in the field of business. Brooks earned the Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law. at Chapel Hill. HOKE COUNTY JAYCEES TO SPONSOR LADIES SOFTABALL TOURNAMENT President Robert Taylor of the Hoke County Jaycees announced today that a Ladies Invitation Softball Tournament will be held in Raeford on August 26, 27, and 28th. Chairman of the Tournament, Willie R, Jacobs, announced that the tournament will be limited to sixteen teams and will be a double elimination tourney. Play will begin on Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. and continue on Saturday with the final games on Sunday afternoon. Teams from a six county area are being invited and is expected to be the largest women’s softball tournament in southeastern North Carolina this year. Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be given, as well as trophies to an All-Star Team and a Most Valuable Player, Any team interested in participating in this tournament should call 919-875-5742 (daytime) or 919-875-45! 4 (night) for more informationi BURNT SWAMP BAPTIST CHURCH TO OBSERVE HOMECOMING . Burnt Swamp Baptist Church will observe its annual homecoming Sunday. August 21sl. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev, Varser Lockee of Lincolnton, NC as the guest speaker. The afternoon singing will begin at l:.30 p.m. All friends and singers are cordially invited by the pastor. Rev, A.A. Lockee. NATIONAL WALK-A-THON FOR EQUAL RIGHTS PLANNED The Fayettevillcj-Cumberland County Chapter of the National Organization for Women is participating in the National Walk-a-Thon for the Equal Rights Amendment. The walk “ON THE ROAD TO EQUALITY" will be held on August 27th beginning at -8 a.m. at the Market ' House in Fayetteville, NC. Although major strides have been made, including the right to vote, and Federal taws concerning equal employment, each succeeding generation continues to struggle with the same problem-cjeniai of basic human rights. Participants of the walk for equality will be walking in honor of famous feminists who bravely struggled before them and the thousands of unknown feminists who will follow on the road to equality. For until the ERA is ratified, equality under the law shall continue to be denied or abridged by the United Slates on account of sex. They will continue to be denied the right of economic equality, job security, educational opportunities, economic recognition for household employment, equal credit opportunities, military, and equal social security benefits. To secure full citizenship for women, the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chapter's walk is part of the Nationwide effort to raise funds for immediate rntilication of the Equal Rights Amendment. .The ERA. first written by Alice Paul in 192.^ and passed by both Houses of Congress in 1972, needs only three more states for ratification. Help NOW honor the generations of women who were denied a place in this country’s constitution, a denial must not continue. Two hundred years is long enough for women’s rights to be denied. LOANS AT 3% INTEREST FOR FARMERS Farmers in 59 North Carolina counties who suffered losses due to the recent drought may be eligible for loans at 3% interest from Farmers Home Administration for the amount of their losses. These loans may be repaid over a period up to seven years. Interested individuals, painerships, or corporations should contact the FmHA office in their county for further information. In addition to the loss loans, loans are available to individual fanners, partnerships and corporations at ^9c interest for periods up to seven years to purchase equipment and for up to 40 years to buy or improve farms, construct buildings and refinance debts on farm real estate. The Robeson County FmHA office is located at 4(X) E. 2nd Street. Lumberton. N.C. 28358. Telephone 7394331. PEMBROKE AREA PREffiYTERlAN MINISTRY DESIGN COMPETITION This is an area competition to design a symbol and lettering for use ot Pembroke Area Presbyterian Ministiy stationary, business cards, brochures, and other media materials. The Pembroke Area Presbyterian Ministry is a program of the Fayetteville Presbytery initiated two years ago. The ministry has three principal areas of concern: community ministry, campus ministry, and worship in the reformed tradition. The design should seek to interpret this ministry and the cultural heritage of the Pembroke area. Award: S50.00. Suitable format: black and white, photo ready copy. Deadline: Initial submissions, and conceptual drawings should be submitted by September 15. From these submissions a group of three to five finalists will be intervewed. Submit to: Rev. John A. Robinson. Jr.. Box 1162. Pembroke. N.C. 28372, For further information call 521 -3795. Be sure to include your name, address, and phone number with each submission. lEA PROJECT DIRECTOR NOMINATED FOR INCLUSION IN FORTHCOMING PUBLICATION Janie Maynor Locklear. Indian Education Project Director at Lumbee Regional Development Association (LRDA) has been nominated for inclusion in the forthcoming publication entitled Directory of Significant 20th Century American Minority Women which will be published by Gaylord Professional Publications in 1978. This first volume will be limited to approximately 1.000 women who have pioneered in a particular field, made- outstanding contributions in artistic, cultural, scientific, swial or other areas, served as community leaders, made significant contributions in broader geographical areas or accomplished other activities that should be highlighted. To be considered for inclusion, the nominee must meet one or more of these criteria and must be either Black. Indian. Hispanic or Asian American, The workd will contain the usual biographical data, as well as one or two paragraphs which the biographec writes to express her views on a particular topic or Ms. Locklear has been indued in several other publications including the 1977 edition of Outstanding Young Women of America.