Native American
Resource Associates, Inc.
Financial Planners and Consultants
%
General Agents for:
?Financial Planners & Consultant
?Tax Services Available
?Accounting Services Available
Equitable life *
PURITAN
LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
Providence. Rhode Island / 02901
R.D. LocWeor.ll, Presidenr
Poo re 4, Box 266
Lumberron, Nc 28358
i
. ??
l .?
?Financial Planners & Consultant
? Telephone 5? 1-2133
Telephone: 52 1-3577
in me
Armed
Forces
tat BBey. In.- Spec. 4 Larry
Locfclear. son of Mrs. Parlie
Mae L. Brooks of Route 3,
. Mart on. recently completed a
primary non- commissioned
officer course here.
The course offers increased
career educational opportuni
ties while preparing the stu
dent for leadership duty.
Locklear entered the Army
in January 197S. He is a 1970
graduate of Prospect High
School. His wife, Annie, lives
in Ogden. Kan.
NOTE OF THANKS
I wish to thank all the friends and relatives
who responded so lovingly to me during my
recent hospitalization. My return home is due
in part to your love and prayers. I invite all of
you to visit me at home during my
convaJescence.
-Mrs. Lelo H. Brooks
In 1908 a two-cent stamp was enough postage to mail a
letter from the U.S. to Great Britain.
Up from Dust
6 Darkness
Dy Lew Dorton 3rd Century Artist
Of HUMAN RELATIONSHIP
There is something one can say about all human reluituiy>hips
They all end sooner or later And when they are gone, they ate
>?? , s * .
Some people seem to have the capacity Jm throw a human
relationship aside like an outgrown garment a Ad never give h
jnother thought Sometimes I envy such people, even though I
recognize this type as Tickle and phoney -people possess not
pulsating hearts but thumping gizzards I envy them ma sense, that
is. because they seem to suffer no regret and no pangs of
conscience. My own feelings run deep, like the stirring of a
mighty, ever-flowing river. I have to suffer and agonize and go
through my own personal hell. There is no easing upon my personal
agony until it has consumed itself.
But once my limit is reached. I am suddenly set free to rise as
though on the wings of an eagle That sudden freedom is so
overwhelming as to be indiscribable. .
Suddenly, the songbird singing just outside my window, isn't just
making noise-and a nusiance of himself. He b reoHy rooking
musk!
My soul is revived. My spirit comes alive. And yes. I am free and
happy-and glad to be alive. I who once sank so low in misery and
dispondency as to actually contemplate suicide!
God says, "Seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be
opened unto you." Perhaps my seeking and knocking has wrought
a miracle in my life It is a miracle I hope never to be very far away
from again.
I am able to create again-nol just muster or scribble words, my
recent orignal poem may or may not fit the subject matter under
discussion-human relationships-but I am including it anyhow.
I WONDER
I hear you're doing quite all right.
At least, that's what they say.
I'm glad to know you're not uptight.
0
VikI every thing'* okay
I hear you've found yourself the one .
Who nil* your every need
They say he's happy that he's won.
And so am I, indeed!
But when the evening shadows fall
And darkness blanks the earth.
I wonder if you still recall
Your vow of so slight worth.
I wonder if you spin for him
Those yarns you spun for me
Of endless love and being true
Throughout eternity.
I send my blessings, wish you well
IX-spite your new conquest
Though optimistic I am not.
I wish you both the best.
i A?. 197?
Human relationships end in a number of ways-through quarrels,
upsets, distapce, backbiting and gossip, peacebreakers,
home-breakers and death. They may even end because the parties
are simply tired of and bore J with each other But make no mistake
about it-somehow, someway, at one time or another. ALL human
relationships end.
Whatever the reason or reasons, broken human relationships can
be crushing. If they are family relationships, they can tear the guts
out of a person.
Even so. time and circumstances plus the mercy of God can bring
about restoration and healing. Then no one has to groan like the
poet:
I reachedfor a rose.
I grasped a thorn.
I bleed.
I bleed.
I bleed.
Sometimes, restoration and healing may be brought about simply
by meeting a kindred spirit, a kindred soul, a kindred acquaintance.
KINDRED SOULS
It's strange the way a kindred soul
Can change the way you feel
By simply saying, "Listen! Hey!"
Then their own woes reveal.
You think you're in the world alone.
But, suddenly, you're not.
That kindred soul can soon unfold
What seems real but is not.
"I've walked that same pathway myself,"
Your kindred friend may say.
"I've even lacked the will to live
As you lack that today."
Then, suddenly, you're not alone
You only ttrouqht you were!
And slowly to your heart returns
Those things you once held dear.
That kindred soul somehow discerns.
And with real human tears.
?Can wash away all your concerns
Til real joy reappears.
God bless Him who made kindred souls.
Though Self-blessed that may be!
He knows our needs and in His way.
Fills them mysteriously.
L.B.. 197?
Miraculously, as I've said already, for me the songbirds are
beginning to really sing once more. And that is just as\t ought to be
For once again springtime, the season of new beginnings is at hand.
Bye. bye. Winter!
Hello. Spring! .
Thursday, April 27, 1978
Welcome!
Thanks for what you bring!
4
LB.. 1970
WOBDS Of BUSSING
Words are magic things of power
They can wound or they can heal.
They can paint such pretty pictures
Or the rankest lies conceal.
ThoughltMS-words may trickle teardrops
Down an undeserving face
Words of cruelty can cripple
Hearts once filled with love and grace
Bitter words may bate engender
Brutal words may even kill. j
Loving words so sweet and tender
May a heart quite forlorn fill.
Gracious words are like showers.
Gentle April softly brings.
But when careless words are spoken.
They bring winter, banish spring.
Joyous words are things of beauty.
Like their cousins, words of cheer.
Words like this can banish sorrow
And bring heaven very near
Timely words-a word in season
They're the kind of words we need
When our spirits lag and falter
And our human, bleak hearts bleed.
Words are all unique in action
Use them wisely, choose with care.
Such folk breathe the breath of angels
They're the rarest of the rare!
-LB., 1970
Locklear-St. Pierre
to Emcee Robeson
On Parade
Combining their talents and
love for performing, Carnell
Locklear and Hope St. Pierre
will be emcees for the gala
event,Robeson On Parade 78.
The program will be presented
May S, 1978 at 8 p.m. in the
Performing Arts Center on the
Pembroke State University
Campus.
Carnell Locklear, a resident
of Pembroke is state employed.
His diverse talents have rear
ed themselves in many capaci
ties: Since opening night of the
drama. Strike at the Wind.
Locklear has performed to
almost standing ovations, the
role of Boss Strong. Perhaps
he is better known through his
singing of "In The Pines."
He's an outstanding Jaycee
member in the Pembroke
organization. Politically he has
distinguished himself through
services with Dave Flaherty,
Secretary of N.C. Human
Resources, and with Governor
James Holshpuser through the
Order of LonjaLeaf Ptae. He
has also reSfive~ plaques" of
appreciation from Robeson
County Correction Unit and
the University of Miami School
of Medicine.
Mistress of Ceremony will
be Ms. Hope St. Pierre. Many
people recognize and remem
ber Hope for her beautiful
characterization of Rhoda
Strong in the drama Strike at
the Wind. Deviant from the
average woman. Ms. St. Pier
re has been a disc jockey with
WLNC, Laurinburg, NC.
Presently she is employed
with the Robeson County
Health Department.
Pembroke Junior High has
earned the reputation of "put
ting its best foot forward." As
in past experiences, the school
has taken great pride in
exhibiting its cultural arts for
the community, therefore,
every effort has been made to
maintain this reputation. We
to "*obe,on ?"
People Treat
fcu Better
On Easy Street
Ittt 1? a lot easier on everyone if banks
treated people like people. So we try our
hardest to make banking a little easier
with Easy Streef Banking Services.
We add extra tellers duringbusy
times, because youte not on Easy Street
whenyoute standingina line that wraps
all the way around the bank
action in front of you, our tellers let you
know ahead of time. And when you
want to borrow money, we don't leave
you hanging. We give you an ;tnswerin
aaxjpjeof nours.
That's how people will treat you on
Easy Street Ana if iiglT
net (*i Easy. Street yet,
When we see there s a ion# trans- mayhe it s ame to move, ui
[ fctf Union Putsfa) On Easy Street
I WILLIAM C. GAY I
? For I
I N.C. HOUSE OF I
| REPRESENTATIVES I
?29 Years An Educator In North Carolina
? 13 Years Principal of Lumberton High School
?5 Years Assistant Superintendent
I ?Navy Veteran World War II I
? Paid Political Advertisement I