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THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE
PEMBROKE, N.C.
“BoUding Commonicatlve Bridges
In A Tri-Racial Setting”
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Why not let Janie Maymr Locklear
ipeak at the Old Main Rededication
Ceremony that is scheduled for Februa-
’’ ly 16, 19807
‘y - There would be no Old Main to
. re-dedicate if she-and otheis- had not
j ^' sounded the alarm.
JiiJi The stately building was tidieted for
[(, demolition in 1972 by the State of Nmth
Carolina. The Governor at that time was
\ Bob Scott.
Ciiil • .iTi.
Dni' Lew Barton wrote an aittcle- The
CmDe- Indianization of Pemlioke State
not University.” Danford Dial-working for
LRDA (Lumbee Regional Development
Association)- and other LRDA staffers
took to the streets. Otheis like the
‘•‘'“magnificent Tuscarora joined them.
Hue Governor to be Jim Holshouser lined up
™ ^firmly in favor of saving Old Main, as
^“•did other prominent politicians and
“"^'townspeople. A movement was bom.
VOLUME 8. NUMBER 4.
20e PER COPY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1980
-A FRONT PAGE EDITORIAL-
Why Not Let Janie Maynor Locklear
Speak at Old Main Rededication?
Scheduled for February 16, 1980
Somewhere about here Jaiie Maynor
Locklear emerged as the executive
secretary of the ad hoc Save Old Main
Movement. The only requkement for
membership was a desire to save Old
Main.
She became the moving fcrce behind
the movement to save Old hfain. She
was indefatigable. She would not give
up. Night and day she articulated “Save
Old Main.”
She and the Save Old Mdn Move
ment were intended for one another. It
was a marriage of convenience.
And, in spite of the arsonist’s torch in
1973, and intense political pressure. Old
Main was saved.
Hundreds-and later thousands- are
responsible for saving Old IVUn. Janie
Maynor Locklear, as we see h, was in
the first ranks of those who saved (Hd
Main.
Dr. English E. Jones eventually
added his considerable talents to saving
Old Main. One of his last acts was to
complete the ‘‘politics and paperwork”
required to Save Old Main. Jones and
others had a change of heart mostly
because of Janie Maynor Locklear and
other ’ Save Old Midn adherents.
Now Dr. Paul Givens, the new
chancellor, has decided Janie Maynor
Locklear cannot be on the piogram re -
dedicating Old Main. Yet he has put
himself down for “remarks.” What
does he know about Old Main? He
should let one speak who knows
something about what will be talked
about and re-dedicated on Fd>. 16-- Old
Main!
We say, let Janie Mayncr Locklear
speak. She has earned the right to say a
few words about her favorite subj^-
Old Main!
Shown above is the beginning of the Save Old Main Movement.
Shown in front with stop sign is Danford Dial who took to the
streets to Save Old Main. Also shown is Dr. Dalton Peter Brooks
and Jeffrey Maynor and other employees of Lumbee Regional
-Development Association. The time was 1972. (Elmer Hunt Photo)
Miss PSHS
Jack Morgan Bi(js For Reij
Springs Commissioner
Jack Morgan has filed as a candidate
for the Robeson County Board of
Commissioners- Red Springs District.
Mr. Morgan is presently employed
with the Lumberton City Schools as
principal of West Lumberton Elementa
ry School, He was formerly enployed by
the Red Springs City Schools as
administrative assistant to the superin
tendent, and also served as Indian
Education and Migrant Education-
Director. Prior to that he was in the
military serving as an English language
instructor. Before his miliary experien
ce he taught 7th and 8th grade math,
science, health, and P.E. at Townsend
Junior High in the Maxton City Schools.
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Shown above Is, left to right, QMiinahie
Locklear, first runner op; lisa Stover,
Miss Pembroke Senior Ifigh; and Kyle
Ann Lowry, oatgoing i
Barton photo].
Chosen
Friday Night
Miss Lisa Stover was proclaimed the
1980-81 Miss Pembroke Senior High
during the pageant held in the
Performing Arts Center of Pembroke
State University. Miss Stover’s talent
was a ballet which she choreographed
and performed to the song “Dust in the
Wind." Other finalists were Charmaine
Locklear, first runner-up; Erline Dee-
se, second runner up; Gina Maynor.
] third runner-up: Yvette Hamilton,
fourth runner up. Winning Miss
Congeniality was Miss Dianne Boisvert.
The theme of this year’s pageant was
“Studio 54.” Performing the duties of
master of ceremonies was the pageant
director, Mr. Steve Tyner, and his
assistant, Frank Carter, student.
JACK MORGAN
Ransom Announces for
Rowland Commissioner
Eyrtle Ransom has filed as a
candidate for Commissioner of the
Rowland District. He released the
following statement:
“My decision to run £» county
commissioner from the Rowland District
can be stated in simple tenns.
“I believe the citizens of South
Robeson deserve a commisaoner who
will listen to their wishes and desires,
and will actively strive to help them
share in the progress the rest of the
county and state is experiencing.
"We have entered a new decade and
are moving toward the beginning of the
twenty-first century. The least public
officials can do is join hands with the
people they represent, and make
decisions that will make for abetter life
for all people and the ones that follow
us.
“Tothe citizenry of South Robeson, 1
only ask that you give me the
opportunity to represent you honestly
and with a sincere devotion that will
bring us the needed industry, jobs and
opportunities that will benefit all of us. ”
Ransom lives in the Hopewell com
munity. He is an active member of
Hopewell Methodist Church. He is
married to the former Pauline Sellers.
They have six chUdren: Shari, Janet,
Michael. Kenneth. Terri and Butch.
Where There’s Smoke...
There’s.... Water
Some Pembroke residents may be
seeing smoke in their neighborhood on
the 28th, 29th and 30th of January, but
there won’t be afire nearby. What the
will be seeing is non-toxic smoke
resulting from testing of the town’s
sanitary sewer system.
EcolSCiences. Inc. of Raleigh, under
contract to the town, is now conducting
smoke testing of sanitary sewr mains.
This testing will determine where
excessive rainwater is getting into the
sewer main system.
To conduct the tests, crews will block
off a section of a sewer main so that
smoke can not escape from the main.
Then a non toxic smoke bomb will be set
off inside the main. The smoke, blocked
from going through the sewr main,
escapes through places where rain
water can enter the sewer main
system.
Smoke is likely to be seen escaping'
from drainage catch basins, from roof
drains on homes, from roof ventilation
pipes on homes, or from the street
pavement.
PEMBROKE TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING DATE CHANGED
The regular monthly meeting of the
mayor and council of the town of
Pembroke scheduled for Friiniary 4,
1980 has been changed to February 11,
1980, according to Ruby N. Snith, Town
Clerk.
PEOPLE AND
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AND THINGS.
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Eyrtie Raihoib
Ransom received a B.S. degree in
English and History from Pembroke
State University, he also has fifty,
hours of graduate work from tne
University of North CareJina, East
Carolina University and Monmouth
University of Monmouth, Oregon.
For the past twenty-five years he has
taught in the Robeson Coimty Public
Schools. He has been a part of many
activities involving young pet^le.
Homeowners should run sane water
down any rarely used drains such as
drains in the floor of basements or
garages. Normally there is seme water
in the trap of a drain which prevents the
smoke from backing up the ppe, but if
the trap is dry, the smoke can back up
through the drain. Running water down
the drain for a few minutes will keep the
smoke from backing up the drain.
Should local residents see smoke
around their homes, they should
investigate before calling the local fire
departments.
PEMBROKE JAYCETIES
CONGRATULATE PEMKOKE
JAYCEES
The Pembroke Jaycettes wish to
congratulate the Pembroke Jaycees
during National Jaycee Week for their
outstanding contribution to the Pem
broke community.
FOUR-H DEMONSTRAnON
PROGRAM
The Busy Bee 4-H Oub hosted a
project demonstration program for
4-H’ers in the Shannon community
Tuesday night, January 15. There were
26 in attendance. The pregram was
headed by Vernon E. Mclfam, associate
Extension agent, 4-H, of tte Robeson
County Extension Service.
Mr. McHam illustrated to the 4-H’ers
how demonstrations are presented and
talked in length on how they should
prepare themselves to preseit their 4-H
demonstration. There was a question
and answer session following toe talk.
Community 4-H leaders are Mrs.
Hazel McEarchem, Mrs. Mary Ed
wards, Mrs. Linda Robinsoa and Mrs.
Gladys Parker.
FOUR H TALENT SHOW
The Robeson County 4-H Program
will sponsor a 4-H Talent Show
Saturday, February 16, 1980 from 2
p.m. to 6 p.m. in toe auditorium of the
O.P. Owens Agricultural Cetter located
on Highway 72 west of Lunberton.
For the past several years, toe
Talent Show has been a Hghlight to
many of participants. Many
4-H’ers have demonstrated outstanding
talent in vocal solos, instrumental solos,
dancing, and a variety of other talents
Although only 4-H members can
participate in the talent shov, all 4-H
leaders, parents, and toe public are
invited to attend. There is no admission
charge and refreshments will be served
following the talent show. Everyone is
encouraged to come early to be assured
of getting a seat.
RTI TO SPONSOR EMT COURSE
Robeson Technical Institute will
sponsor an Emergency Medical Techni
cian in Red Springs beginning Monday,
January 28. The course will meet from
7-10 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday
nights at toe Red Springs Rescue Unit
through May 12.
Designed primarily for ambulance
and rescue personnel, toe l(X)-hour
EMT course is open to the entire
community. It should prove to be
especially beneficial to police officers,
fire fighters, school teachers, and
other members of the comininity who
are interested in and responsible for
groups of students or adults.
Interested students should plan to
register the first night of class, January
28 at 7 p.m. For additional irfbrmation,
prospective students may call Hubert F.
Bullard, Jr. at Robeson Technical
Institute. 738-7101.
FUND RAISING DISCO PUNNED
The Old Foundry Restaurant is
sponsoring a disco on Saturday night,
Jan. 26. at the Old Foundry. The disco
is planned to raise funds for Bic ,
Oxendine, 10 year old victim of
Muscular Dystrophy. Eric is toe son of
Fred and Linda Oxendine. The cost of
the dance will be $3.00. It begins at 7
p.m. and lasts until...Funds from this
project will be applied to the purchase
of an electric wheelchair for Eric.
AISA FOOD AND CLOTHING DRIVE
The American Indian Student
Association of PSU held a food and
clothing drive Dec. 1-12. Food and
clothes were donated by students,
faculty, member of the orgaiization and
members of the community. The family
of Mrs. Gerturde Locklear. 63 years
old, received food and clothes. Mrs.
Locklear has 19 children and 80 or
more grandchildren.
The AISA held their annual-
Christmas party on Dec. 14 at Revels
Motel in Pembroke. .We would like to
thank everyone who donated food and
clothes to their drive and evayone who
came to the Christmas patty.
Tammie Chavis
OPEN HOUSE PLANNED AT NEW
FERTILIZER COMPANY
Donald D. Cummings, Borden-
Smith Douglass representative, an
nounces Open House for Snith Doug
lass Fertilizer Company on Saturday,
January 26. 1980 between toe hours of
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The new company is
located in the Lumbee Tobacco-
Warehouse, Second and Wilkw Streets,
Lumberton, NC.
Cummings extends a special invita
tion to local farmers to jdn him on
Saturday for a free pig pickin’. He is
offering a special discount to farmers
who place their orders for fertilizer,
seeds, herbicides and insecticides dur
ing Open House hours. The special will
be a two percent discount.
In addition to farming needs, Smith
Douglass Fertilizer Compaiy will also
cater to home gardens
Office hours for the Smith- Douglass
Fertilizer Company currently are 8 a.m.
until 3 p.m. During planting season the
hours will extend from 8 a.m. until...
You may call Mr. Cummings at
739-0220.
MORTON SEEKS RE ELEOION
E.B. Morton, Jr., Omim, has
announced that he will run to succeed
himself on the Robeson Couity Board of
Education. Morton plans -to file at a
later date.
Morton was apointed a member of the
board of education in July and since that
time has served, representing District
7. This district comprises Orrum,
Proctorville, Smyma.Britts andpartof
Sterlings townships.
Under the new plan of oiganization,
effective in July, board of education
members will hold staggered terms of
four years.
LRDA has
new technical
assistance
program
On Dec. 1,1979, Lumbee-
Regional Development
Association. Inc. (LRDA) in
conjuction with Farmers Home
Administration (FHmA) intro
duced a new Technical and
Supervisory Assistance Pro
gram to the State of North
Carolina and Robeson County.
LRDA received a $100,000
grant from FHmA to adminis
ter the project. LRDA will
work closely with FHmA to
provide technical assistance to
low-income families regard
less of race, creed, or religion.
The program is designed to
work with families who are
delinquent in payment of the
loan received from FHmA.
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