NAVAJO COMMUNITY COM BGK LIBRARY t? PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY TSAILE BRANCH POST J>PIUi5 % * <$SM JHOVT ChlWLb.AZ zkjO; ? ^yV , raTHE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE? * ?" n". DEDICATED TO THE BEST IN ALL OF US " fflgj VOLUME 5 NUMBER 45 PEMBROKE, N.C. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1977 154 PER CQPV^| MAYOR REGGLE STRICKLAND SWAMPS OPPOSITION IN MAYOR'S RACE Pembroke Names Two New Councilmen Majrar Mob ItokkM Larry T. Breaks Milton Hurt Bob Brtwlmton Sam Dial Two New CwadhMS Nsewd Amid charge* and counter charge*, leaflets, (late*, etc. Pembroke went to the poll* Tueiday and named their choice* to head Pembroke'i town government. Incumbent Mayor Reggie Strickland swamped his opposition to win another term as mayor. He polled 275 votes to easily out distance former mayor Garlic Maynor who polled 103 votes and Simeon Oxendine, a member of the Robeson County Board of Education with 159 The mayor's term is for two years. Lawry and Nevtts an Caoad Two incumbent council men-Lee Neville and Monroe Lowry-were toppled in a crowded council race. 13 candidates vied for 4 seats, with the two top'Vote getters receiving four year terms and the two next high vote getters receiving two year terms. Newcomer Larry T. Brooks, who works with special services at Pembroke Slate University, led the pack with 270 votes He was followed by incumbent Milton Hum, s sheetrock contractor, with 246 votes Bob Brewington, a self employed businessman, surprised the pollsters by finishing third in the balloting with 238 votes. Incumbent Sam Dial finished fourth with 227 votes. Brooks and Hunt will serve four year terms, Brewington and Dial will serve two year terms. Bloc voting signaling disfavor with the preponderance of low rent housing in Pembroke did not materialize Brewington was the only candidate who identified with those opposed to a proposed 100 additional housing units in Pembroke who fared well in the balloting. Other vote totals were: Lee Neville, I87? A G. Dial, 170; Samuel Kerns, 149; Monroe Lowry, 123; Ira Pate Lowry, 122; Lae Ruth Sampson Mabe, 113; James E. Bell, 77; William Lloyd Hunt, 52; William F. Paul, 17 8 11 voted in the Pembroke precinct. OTHER RACES OF INTEREST I Lumbertoa School Board Elected to the Lumberton School Board were Mr* Dorothy Power*, Knox Barnei, Herbie Oxendine and George H. Young km spring* xnooi rumira Elected to the Red Spring* School Board were John A. Staton, E.K. Bate he lor and Charle* G. Lewi*. Max ton School Board Incumbent* Palmer Ray Bryant and Rufu* Graham withstood the challenge of Stanley Lewi* to win another term on the Maxton School Board A LOOK AT SOME INTERESTING RACES Rod Spring* Mayor oEarteA Watson . 336 Thrao Seat* Opaa O.W (Billy)Johnson 192 ?William Wade Lester 328 William Mclnnis 133 ?John P. Robertson 477 Harvey Spivey 210 ?Wilson J Tarry 412 MIHMP ?Williams Chaatnutd) . 297 RobartE.Davis .236 Two faata Opaa Rev H E Edwards 21} ?O.W Hamas 221 MurphyC Malioy 174 M.L. Wataon 164 ?JamaaP Wright 234 ?pT ?Rlhar< lrta XXXXX a AIM ? lA6)1> 611 1 Cimnfll IVn Senta Open '?Charlie Ray Ashley 794 1 '?Calvin Haggins(i) 512 1 '?Charles Kemp 508 ( ?Rudolph Curria 789 1 ?George Jamison 97 ' St. Pauh Mayor I ?Claude W Fulghumd) ....... XXXX j Sandra Duncan*. >T,,.?r"...XXXX J Sarah Grantham Hay XXXX David Jackson XXXX I MOordon Wsstbroofc XXXX I Durham White XXXX 'Refits Nye 12 four Rants Open 'Robert Wilkes .. s 10 I ?WilMiCaMider i 'Jasper Nys 7 I GonsHarrts 4 Willi illicit 4 RHIlUlrfl 4 Dewey Nye 4 ? ? a Charges Precede Pembroke Elections Bob Brcwington, who won a scat on (he Pembroke Town Council, in Tuesday's balloting, appeared before the Chairman of the Robeson County Board of Elections, Rev Charles McDowell, Monday to level charges against other candidates in Pembroke's municipal election Brewington charged that residents of Pembroke's housing authority had been threatened with eviction if they did not vote for a certain slate of candidates. According to news reports, Brewington also said it had been brought to his attention that Clinton Thomas, Jr., housing authority director, had bought, marked and distributed some 300 sample ballots. Brewington also accused Ed Chavis, Pembroke registrar with assisting certain candidate* with registering voters preferentially. Both Thomas and Chavis denied ihc charges categorical! v According to el< tions officials, the charges against oil* r candidates have been referred to the dlJLel attorney. At press time, no disposition had hecn made of the charges. Chavis appeared before board members Monday afternoon to respond to the charges. Chavis informed the board that he had offered his services to each one of the 16 candidates in the Pembroke municipal elections No action was taken hv the board. Earl Hughes Oxendlne Finds Fulfillment in Hoke County Raeford--Harl Hughe* Oxendinc has found Fulfillment in nearby Hoke County. He u presently serving as principal of Hoke County High School, highlighting an unusually productive career in Hoke County educational circles Oxendinc hegan his career in Hoke County in 1962 when he hesitantly sccepted a position as principal of Hawkeye School, formerly an all Indian ichool in Hoke County. He remained .at Hawkeye until 1968 when consolidation jccurred Hawkeye was renamed South Hoke and housed students from the 4th and fth grades in the Kaeford area Oxendinc remained as principal at South Hoke until 1973. He then went to Upchurch Junior High School where he remained until he took over the reins at Hoke County High School earlier this year During hia yean at Hawkeye, "youth Hoke ind Upchurch Junior High, Oxendine ha* wen man Indian teacher* from Robeaon come to Hoke County to work, including the late and legendary Forace Oxendine who lerved a* hi* coach at Hawkeye. Other* who *crved with him over the year* were Haitman Brtwington; Dr. Oerald Maynor, now dean of ttudent affair* at PSU; Roy Maynor, Jr.. who now aerve* a* general (uparviaor in the Hoke County School Sy*t*m, Pauline Locklear; Katrine Locklear; Brenda Brewington Brook*; loycc Dial; Wilaon Chavit, Roeette Locklear; Oeraldine Maynor, Berniacc Lowry, Macy Locklear and many other* Serving with Oxendine at Hoke County High School pteaenlly are Danford Dial, Paulina Lncklaai1. David Uicklaar, Praetor Locklear; Rohan Taylor; Betty Roger* ind Wlnford Roger* lay* Oxendine, "I waa fortunate to ha ?Ma to attract ao many capable aduaaton to trip ma panda competent education to aur youngater* A prtneipel la only aa good a* hie teacher* " Cont'd Page 2 I Lumberton, Rowland Approve Beer & Wine Lumberton and Rowland have approved the sale of beer and wine. The vote approves off premises sales in both towns, while Lumberton voters approved the sale of malt beverages by Grade A hotels and restaurants too. St. Pauls continued to hold out against the sale of beer and wine, defeating the measure by a close margin SUCCESSION O.K. NARROWLY Voters across the state and in Robeson narrowly approved succession by the governor and It governor Approximately 55% of the voters approved the measure Also approved were all constitutional amendments on the ballot and the two bond issues See Page 2 Lumberton Results Two incumbant council representative* James (Monk) Mraccv ami Joan Hacot were defeated in their bids for re-election, incumbent W (rank Benton faces a run off, and only Hubert Gore will return to office by virtue of an immediate and clear victory In precinct 2 Joan Bacot, the city's first female council representative, was defeated by challenger Mitchell Taylor. Bacot was appointed to tier position on City Council following the resignation of former Councilman Douglas Mclntyre The final unofficial tally in precinct 2 gave Tavlor 'H * votes, Bacot VK), and Bryan 24 Braccv, in precinct 8, also faced two challengers, Bruce W Davis, the apparent victor, and Kenneth fountaiqe ^Jnoflicial totals give Davis 4M votes, Bracev400and Tountainc * V Mayor Pro Tern W frank Benton will square off against O'Neill T. Bennett in a run-off contest Both contenders received VJ2 votes. For incumbent Hubert Gore in precinct 5 it was an easy win over challengers Wilbur McCormick (7 votes) and E.L. Ward (I '8 votes). Gore topped (he precinct chart with 210 votes. Gene Locklear Drafted by Twins, Whitesox & Rangers Gene Dick tear, the pride of the Indian community, who finished the season with the New York Yankees, had himself declared a free agent at the end of the season. In last week's re-entry draft, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers The Twins drafted him 7th, the White Sox, Mth and the Rangers 1 'rd At press time, Locklear had not signed with either team although Bill Vceck o( the Chicago White Sox was showing the most interest in signing him Robeson Savings & Loan Considers Pembroke as Branch Office Henry Melvin, president and chief operating officer of Roheaon Saving* and Loan Aaaocialion. confirmed today that the financial inatitution it looking at the Pembroke economic market The aaaociatkin haa filed an application with the North Carolina Department of Commerce'? Saving* and Unm Divinon aaking for permiaaion to open a branch in Pembroke, The Kobe ton Sating* and Ummi Aaaocialion a main ofTice* it in I .umbertnn with a branch office in Red Spring* Mobeaon Saving* and Loan A?*oeiation'? hoard of dweeb** it made up of Melvin, I L Towneend, chairman of the board. Clifford Ballard, mayor of Umberton. William Blnckman; J N Towneend, Purman Biggt, Mr. aad one vacanay No mlanrtriaa have ever earned on the hoard of elAiniaL A*-* , ._tJ i '|L-| A oifftMin ?ivniiM|ff> "vwivin mhi tnw inr hoard MLdmmor* N fitted by amnion " Melvin aien anted hMM^ajMOvt of mient I | citizens had until December 7, 1977 In comment on the proponed branch office in Pembroke A number of Pembroke businessmen have expressed some dissatisfaction with the notion that Roheaon Savings and l>oan Association would establish* branch office in Pembroke even though no minorities have ever hecn affiliated with the institution in any capacity Opposition is espectrd to surface Manv citizen* also have expressed concern about how the institution will effect the rusting hanking institution in Pembroke Those wishing to comment should address 11m North Carolina Depart mem of Commerce, havings and lawn Division. Raleigh. Ninth Caroline ? According hi Melvln. an answer is eapestad from the department top December 7. H?77 at In whether their appthaihni is apptwead ? ? RTS^fiirS kUaiBiaUaful OPEN HOUSE PLANNED AT MAO NOMA SCHOOL Magnolia School, located on Highway .toI, Lumherton, will have their fall Open Hoove on Monday, November 14, from 6:X) until 9:00 p m At this Open House, parents and members of the community will have an opportunity to visit teachers and staff members in their child's classroom for individual consultation On hand, too, will be members of the Magnolia School Advisory Council, members of the Robeson County Board of Education, Pumell Swett, Superintendent of Robeson County Schools, as well as various other members of the central office staff. Refreshments will he prepared and served by the cafeteria staff All parents and members of the community are invited by the principal, Mr J Mark Brooks, to attend , this most important school function I SADDLETREE JAYCEES PLAN FUND RAISING ACTIVITY The Saddletree Jaycees are sponsoring a fund raising drive to raise money for their club Each member is selling tickets for % I 00 on KM) pounds of grain-fed beef which includes all cuts The drawing is to be December 17. Do not have to be present to win Contact any Saddletree Jaycee member You will be doing a lot for the club and tlic community OPEN HOUSE AT PSHS Pembroke Senior High School will hold Open House for parents of ail twelfth grade students on Tuesday, November 15, 1977 at 7 p.m. The purpose of the Open House is to give parents a brief orientation ot the school, test programs, and financial aid available to students Parents will also be given an opportunity to visit classrooms and talk with their child's teachers We cordially invite all parents of seniors to attend Open House This is an opportunity for you to support your children and their school -Clerancc P. Ixicklcar, Guidance Counselor, PSHS. MAXTON POST OFFICE NEW WINDOW HOURS Beginning November 21, 1977 the Maxton, NC 2Jt V>4 Post Office will opcralc the following window hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:00a.m until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday and Saturday- 8:70 a.m. until 12:00 main DON K. JACOBS JOINS THE AJH FORCE Fayelteville- Don R Jacobs, son of Mrs Girlha M. Oxendine of Pembroke, has enlisted in the U S Air Force Airman Jacobs, a 1976 graduate of Pembroke High School, touted under the Atr Force's Delayed Enlistment Program (DFP), which allows him U> accumulate time ir. the Air Force Reserve until he enters active duty in March 1978 Sergeant Bill Wannamaker, Air Force Recruiter in Fayettevillc, stated that Airman Jacobs successfully completed a scries of tests which (justified him for the Medical Service Specialist Held of training 8TH GRADE CI.ASS OF LINK HOLD FIRST CI The 8th grade class of Union Chapel ? Elementary School held its first class reunion Friday night, Nov 4, 1977 at the Shady Rest Restaurant in laurmburg, N C 27 classmates were in attendance at the special occasion Some had not seen each other in 20 years An informal evening of reminiscing of earlier day* was en toyed by all The following members attended Earl W REVIVAL SERVICES PLANNED AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Revival service* are scheduled at Fir>( United Methodist Church of Pembroke for November I Vh thru 17th, Sunday thru Thursday nights at 7:*0 p m The Rev. Al Morris, pastor of Rowland United Methodist Church of Rowland will he the guest speaker A cordial invitation it issued to any and all who would like to attend these services. On Sunday. No^^Th, First Methodist Church will observe homecoming with the following schedule; 10 a.m. church school for all ages; 11 a.m. homecoming worship service; 12:X) covered dish meal. The pastor and congregation issues a special invitation to friends of the church to he a pari of this special day. REP. ROSE'S MOBILE OFFICE SCHEDULE Cumberland County Nov, II, Friday: Hope Mills Post Office-10 a.m.-J p m. Hoke County-Nov 10. Thurday: Raeford Posi Office-10 a.m.-.* p.m Nov. *0. Wednesday: Raeford Post Office-10a.m.-* p.m. Robeson County November 12. Saturday: l.umbcrlon. Biggs Shopping Center-10 a m.-* p m November 16, Wednesday: Parkum Post Office 10 a.m.-* p.m. November 17, Thursdays Pembroke Pmm Office-10 a m.-* p.m November li, Friday: Lumber Bridge Post Office-10 a m.-12:45 p.m Shannon Post Office- I p.m.-* p.m. REFERRAL PERSON IN AREA Porshia Faye Dial work* with the Department ot Human Resources in Lumberton and it an Information and Referral person for all of the Pembroke. Maston and Wakulla area She is aware of all the agencies in Robeson County which render aid and assistance to the people, in addition to being equipped with two chore workers who are available to anyone 60 vears old or over who needs help with house cleaning, cooking, and various other necessary chores They are paid thru the" Department of Human Resources and will visit each house once a week Also, for anyone who would like information concerning social security, medicare, medicaid, food stamps, housing, or a chore worker, please call 321-2486 and ask for Porshia Dial Between the hours of 8:.X) a.m. until 12 nuon information can be obtained from the office located in the former.Revcls Motel in Pembroke (office #4). Porshia is the daughtcrof Ms. Sallie Mae Dial of Route 2, Pembroke and has a B. A degree in Sociology from Pembroke State University. Porshia urges you to "show your concern for voar elderly parents or relatives by contacting your I & R person " IN CHAPEL ELEMENTARY I *SS REUNION lyocklear, Margaret A. Locklear. Shirty Ann Uicklear. Karl Cummingi, Callie Mae Locklear Pevia, Eunice Jones Locklear. Evelyn L. Locklear. Clementine Blue. Doretha Carter, Earl Ray Locklear, Ester O. Hednck. Grace Torgerson, Katharine Hams, Ronnie Revels. Betty Sue McNeill. Gladvi Spaulding Pierce. Annie Clara Emanuel, Sharon Locklear, Dolores Jones, Eunice Bullard. Billy Ray Bullard. Brenda Lowrv and Lorrine Locklear, The group decided to meet again neat year at Union Chapel School. | Overflow Crowd Helps Church & Community Center Celebrate Approximately A00 penona, friend* and eupporter* of the Roheaon County Church and ( omtnunii y Cantor turned out Saturday night at tho l-umberton High School cafeteria to help Rav Bob Mongum. director of the canter, and hia ttaff celebrate the occaaton Rev Mangum tetd, "It is a aMtraj<|a ami a l>ln? a i na Ik mm fUal 14/a aaa frltlH W WW I PWWIHp ?rami I I'RI W* Jfftltful N? fhtltt wtw) hivi lIlOWR iHlif mil Mippmi In Hit iffMw snH III wort " M^Ma |, Rau |j w^W IWWWj pMV Wft MMVy lawt* Re* loetu peaetdad I wed mM, in hie opening tetaerha. "TMa ia haw haoeon wtN he taheo a? OnTt pwplo p*? | without regard to race or color or crawl." An InaptrMg toatimooy waa offered by Rohan Bryant In word and aoof. 41 ? u. i-iL-j ^a 1 a. ?A?^ ? 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