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jg. ? PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY ^jj^Hj T=] THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE fg ^S3S^ "Building Coounanicative Bridge* fai ATH-Mai Setting" -? ? ?-? ? ? ' i ~ ~ jifl* VOLUME 7, NUMBER 49 PEMBROKE. N.C. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1979 ROBESON COUNTY 209 PER COPY .. - - PEMBROKE COMPLAINT AMENDED Pembroke - Dexter Brooks, town attorney for Pembroke, lias amended the town's counter complaint against Alfred Cook, a property owner who has sued the town and certain town officials for $3 million. Cook originally sued the town for false imprisonment, charging that he was caused great mental anguish and embarrassment. The town counter sued, claiming that Cook was guilty of injury to real and personal property and resisting arrest. The town's attorneys have also sued Cook for slander and libel in regard to news stones published locally about the case The charges against Cook were never prosecuted, and were dismissed by District Court Judge Craig Ellis because he contended the matter was a civil one and not criminal. He contended he did not have jurisdiction over the case Now. the suit has been amended by the town. They are asking $110.000 in actual and punitive damages, and seeks clear title to the disputed piece of property located behind WoodeU's Shop and Park in Pembroke The town asks the coun 10 enjoin Cook trom continuing to barricade the piece 1 property that was used and traveled by the public' for 32 years as an alley /ray. The town claims ownership because of the traditional use of the property vithout dissent from the property owners until Cook plowed up the property ano ater erected a fence, stopping the flow of traffic The town, in the suit, also claims right of way privileges, and aH<-ges Cook was abusive and vulgar when confronted by Police Chief Vernon Oxt dine and then Policeman Harvey Bullard , The amended complain also claims that Cook s complaint is' a perverted use of the judicial system to injure, embarrass, harrass and intimfdat* the defendant town and its officers." The counter action also accuses Cook of libel and slander. N<> court date has been scheduled although Brooks has asked for a dismissal in ths case and/or a trial by jury. Pembroke's Bill Paul Still Missing Shown above arc many of the cttlzena I who turned out to search for the mlsohig I William French "Bill" Paul. The I picture shows some of the rough terrain I n the area where Peal disappeared. His truck was found nearby undisturbed uid parked beside the road. | Bruce Barton photoj At press time no leads had been uncovered concerning William French "Bill" Paul, who disappeared Nov. 14, 1979 while surveying land he owned near Rennert. The case has baffled law enforcement officials. An estimated 300-400 people turned out Sunday evening to join in a search, party in the wooded area. The search party was coordinated through the efforts of Sim Oxendine and area churches. Many rescue squads, jaycee chapters and simply concerned citizens turned out to no avail. Paul, a native of Pembroke and Robeson County, is well known, having distinguished himself as a Hollywood, California personality as a motion picture producer and agent. He return ed about five years ago to manage his family holdings. He is described as 5 feet nine inches tall weighing around 155 lbs. with blue eyes and greying hair. Anyone with information concerning Paul's whereabouts is urged to contact the Robeson County Sheriff's Dcpart mctn or the Pembroke Police Depart ment. Thompson Resigns as General Manager of "SATW!" Robeson Historical Drams, Inc. announced Tuesday the resignation of General Manager, W H Thompson, Jr According to Adoiph Dial, Chairman of the historical organization, a general manager la now being sought tor the t 1900 season of "Strike at the Wind! A AaaAAA inl a r a ? I a i~t aWaj Anyoo# ini#r#tt*a m ?ppfying tnouio U a ijk i. _J. J f AlAiiUI new axp?'wficfl in lUno r?wny OfirCw management, public relations, and "Strike 01 the Wind'", Randolph Urn berger's thAifw drama, Pie story of tie Lumbao kv)ian? and Robeeoo County w? play nest summer July Mh trough August 30 Aooordtng to Dial, resumes tor general manager should be marten to "lb*e at Pie^tdf. P 0 So> 1090, Pembroke, N C 31073 Braves win Season Opener Pembroke Stale delighted a home crowd of some 2 ,100 Widendiy night with an W-se victory over Division II! Methodist College. The Braves placed II players la the scerlag relume, live la daahia fig Cater Roger Carr, a 10 phaamre transfer fret Bast CanBaa, aad reserve Lata Heater paced the whmers wtth U petals apiece. Chris OavaM added IS aad Oeargs fWomk*ama sed ||?gL a^Lsdto urivmii ip biw tlrl nrvvtiiii, Oaerp Massa, Maaaah. HlUfluii 0**rf? )|| M0U1 adM art* IS paints Earl Joaasaddadll a Cherokee Chapel Pastor and Lay Person Honored Rev. Julian Ranaom la ahown, left, receiving hia Ccrticate from Biahop . R.J.. McArthur, which proclaim* (hat he la now Dr. Julian Kanoom. |(<>nnie Bray boy photo| Mr*. Jeaaie Bed Chavla la ?hown dlaplaying her Certifi cate from Blahop K.L. McAr thur which proclaim* thai she I* now Dr. Jmlr B. Chavla. | Bruce Barton ph?lo| In an impressive ceremony, complete with Latin incanta tions, Kev. Julian Ransom, pastor of Cherokee Chapel Methodist Church, and Mrs. Jessie Bell Chavfis, retired public school teacher and dedicated lay person of that church, became Dr. Ransom and Dr. Chavis on Sunday, November 18, 1979. The cer emony was held at Cherokee Chapel Methodist Church fol lowing worship service. Dr. R.L. McArthur. North Carni tine Bishop uf the Holy Epis copal Church in America, acting as regenl for the Archbishop, the Rt. Rev. George Cook Lyon, officiated at the presentation. It la customary for the Holy , Episcopal Church to present an outstanding ordained min ister with a Doctor Ministry and an outstanding, dedicated lav person wMh a Doctor of Christian Humanities Certifi cate. N Is very unusual, however. Mr theae presenta tion* to be made "ul*ldr the $ Episcopal Church. Each Bishop in the Holy Episcopal Church in America it given a rotating opportunity to re commend two people for these honors. The Bishop makes his recommendation t?? the Board ?H Directors and their decision may be twerridden by the Archbishop. The North Caro lina Bishop, the Key. Dr. R.L. Mc Arthur had visited often at Cherokee Chapel Church and was very familiar with the numeroua contributions of Mrs Chavis to her church and community and he fel^ that both these people denerved the honor. Recirving the seal of approval from the church and the Archbishop, the Rl. Rev. Dr. Oeorgr Cot* Lyon, N.C. Bishop. Rev Dr. R.L. McArthur officiated. With the eshoiation of the Bishop of the Holy Epiacopal Church in Amaru an te "Praise God's Kingdom always." Dr. Ransom and Dr ( hauls con tinue their servsea to their fellow men A Correction, Of Sorts... Concerning Outgoing Mayor Reggie Strickland In the November 15 issue of The Caroline Indian Voice we published a statement from outgoing Mayor Reggie Strickland He used the forum as an opportunity to thank the people of the Pembroke Community for their support during his tenure as mayor He was defeated by incoming Mayor James A. "Pete" Jacobs in the Nov 6 election. We labeled the news item "A State ment from the Former Mayor " A number of readers have reminded us that he is not the former mayor and, in fact, is the mayor until December 3, 1979 when incoming Mayor James A. "Pete" Jacobs is sworn in and officially assumes the duties as mayor of Pembroke Until that time Reggie Strickland is still mayor of Pembroke We apologize for the mis-statement of fact We meant no disrespect to Reggie i Strickland or any of our readers. We respect Reggie Strickland and James A. g "Pete" Jacobs Both are decent and honorable men We wish both well in Pembroke I Day Care Center to be Dedicated A dedication ceremony for Pembro' Housing Authority's newest hou development and day care center will u. held Friday, November 30, at 4 p.m. on the site at Barker and Godwin Streets. Located on a 27-acre tract, the development features a 10,500 sq. ft. day care- community building. With 91 leases already signed, total occupancy is expected by the middle of December. The housing development named for Mayor Reggie Strickland consists of 100 units ranging in size up to four bedr<K)ms. The 36 four bedroom units are individual houses. With features like underground utilities, no apartment larger than a duplex, a broad color scheme and lots of landscaping, the development designed by Tomberlin Associates. Architects of Atlanta. Geor gia gives the appearance of a private development. According to the authori ty's Assistant Director. Nell Lowry, the average rent will fall in line with its overall average of approximately S55 per month. The day-care community building named for the Authority's Executive Director, Clinton L. Thomas, Jr. features three light and cheerful classrooms, with individual junior size rest rooms, a large kitchen, a laundry room, and a general purpose meeting play-dining room. In addition, outdoor space was salvaged for a special playground. The playground features childproof wooden play equipment, sand boxes to dig in, rubber rings to climb through, and a four foot wide fa tricycle track to ride on. The play area ia Si completely fenced in. See back for Also being recognized in the program # is Housing Commissioner Larry T. Roberts. President of the Pembroke Jaycoes. The street within the develop ment has been named Roberts Avenue in his behalf. Approximately two acres of unde veloped property ia being held In hones of building a recreational park that could serve the entire town. Formal dedication plana eel for 4 p.m. Friday Hat Slate Senator Sam B. Noble of Lumbertun. North Carolina aa goeat speaker for the usee alee, other parte! pants will include the Mayor and Town Conned of Pembroke, the Board of Commiaalnaow of Pembroke Meuoing Authority aa wed aa ether flg-rltailaa The public ia Invited te attend. KV I lan 11^ Fjwl I KS H VH mim Little League Champs! Pembroke Little League Foot ball ChamploiM for 78-79 are ihown above with theb tro phic*. They are coached by Earl Demery, left, aecond row; Lacy Jamba, right, >acaad row; ud Kelvin StsptM, bach row. The champ* oad tkm aeasan undefeated. fBrnce Barton photo| ?4 - / Pembroke Elementary PTA To Meet The Pembroke Elementary School PTA will meet on Thursday night, Dec 6, 1979 at 7 30p m. in the school gym All parents and teachers are cordially invited to attend Be a part of a growing organization that has the concern and interest of every child's education as its main concern The Pembroke Elementary School PTA met on Nov 9, 1979 lor an organizational meeting The following were elected officers for the 1979-80 school year Donald Bullard President Richard Lowery Vice-President Millie H.Jacobs Secretary Jo Ann C Lowery Treasurer Monthly meetings are scheduled for the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p m in the school gym Please attend and be a voice for America's future ? a GOSPEL SING AT EVERGREEN CHURCH A gospel sing will be held at Evergreen Holiness Church Saturday evening. November 24th Jimmie Jones, the youth director, will be in charge. The Joy Singers of White Hill will be one of the headlining singing groups The Graham Family of Pembroke will be on the program also. They will be pined by other groups Mr Jones says the sing islor the benefit of the Evergreen Church Youth Program The program is new. having been started at the church only about a year. This is the first event the youths have staged All church members and all Chnstians who understand the importance of helping young people work in the church are asked to plan to spend Saturday evening listening to some good, soul-stimng gospel music, praising the Lord, and showing the young people they are loved The sing will get underway around 7:30 p m. PEMBROKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO RELEASE COMPETENCY TEST SCORES ' Pembroke Senior High School will be releasing competency test scores to an parents with children who took the test last October 9th and 10th, 1979 on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. December 5th and 6th from 3XX) p.m. to 7 00 pm in the school library Every parent ta urged to attend and pick up their child's test score. ;j FREE GOSPEL SINGING There will be a free Gospel Singing at Tan Mile Cantor Bapttot Chunk, aturing the Singing Samaritans, on Ososmbsr 1st, beginning at 7 pm Came id enjoy yourselves In the Lord. The pastor Is the Rev. Jtonto Strtaktond ii.a ^ i ? * n |rl iiL |? j-4 MAlAKrwiArt IkiaMtiinu seas AaEnasEPM EAgai Mrs. uanitt Dirvcviisno cvisoriiSQ nsr DvvTvxssy on OBiuropy? tsor. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The Snowflake Shoppe wdl be held on Friday. Deoember 7. from 10 a.m. to 6 p m . in the O P Owens Agriculture Building In Lumberton. The bukdtog la located on Highway 72 and 711 The public is invited to come and shop for Christmas gifts and decoratton* toot are made by master craftsmen, painters, and extension homemakers. Come and visit the Snowflake Shoppe on December 7. from 10 am tot pm. PROSPECT CLASS 07 1EES REUNION The Prospect High School Ctaaa of iWOinvltosyeuonoe again to attend is , seoond class reunion on Osaember 21. 197E whieh wS ba Hobday inn. Lumbarton(196*211 mtarsactton). same tooadan big event wd begin at 7 p.m in 12 p m m which Mma a dtonerSifij^^^H served Following dtoner music wS ba piodfHlSf S flMBdMflHIuH to order to maMalanangamawto final 9toorgantaera are aabbtg<EgilsB anrptonninQto jdtond to please sand your check or lEM^^^H chackapayable to Sraipsai Otoaa ttomdaaol M - r rw Or < J ?ni/#< t stoto tost Iftoy aw toalung torwato to heww^ town Mfg^H Ptoeaedont torgto toedesdkrwwNovantoarMMM by toe Otoaa Commatoa
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