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VOLUME 11, NUMBER 48 15c pe* COPY THURSl iECEMBER 8, 1983
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PEMBROKE'S NEW MAYOR
AND COUNCILMEN TAKE OFFICE
Newly elected CooncHmen Vernon
Oiendine end Henry Ward Oxen dine are
shown being sworn in at Monday night's
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meeting of the Pembroke Town Council
by local magistrate Jerry Cummings.
Mayor Milton Hunt presided at his
first official meeting as Mayor and Larry
T. Brooks was named Mavor Pro-Tern
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AUCTION SALE
There will be an Auction Sale.
Friday. December 9. at 7 p.m. at Deep
Branch Volunteer Fire Department. All .
items will be sold to the highest bidder.
No consignments. Items auctioned off
will include beds, motors, bikes, mow
ers. tools, lamps, clothes, jewelry,
household items, and other items too
numerous to mention. If you have any
item you would like to donate please call
Robert Meehan 738-6348, or Jim F.mery
.'38-4124. of"T."R. riunT "Vi8-5436/or a'i>
other member of the fire department for
pick-up. Snacks and refreshments will be
available.
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Be
C areful
this H oliday
season
Kirbv Amnions, acting Chief of Police
for the Town of Pembroke issued the
following statement to the citizens of
Pembroke:
"During any holiday season, break-ins
and larcenies are usually on the upswing.
The Pembroke Police Department cau
tions the citizens to be extremely aware
of their property as well as that of their
neighbor. If you see any unusual activity
or persons in your neighborhood, please
report it to the Police Department. It is
not necessary to leave your name. Just
call 521-4333 and report any unusual
activity.
"This appeal is bejng made to insure
that you and your neighbors have a safe
and happy holiday season. The Pem
broke Police Department extends their
wishes for a jovous holidav season."
GOP
hopeful
Jim Martin
visits
Robeson
Republican candidate for governor
Jim Martin was in town Monday morning
to break bread with his supporters as he
kicked off his Robeson campaign. Martin
claims that he has a good chance at
winning the governor's seat. The Char
lotte based U.S. Congressman cites his
own district where he's out numbered
two to one. but notes that Republicans
are out numbered,three to one state
wide., -
Martin said, in remarks at a breakfast
meeting at the Ramada Inn in Lumber
? ton. "I will run on the Republican
ticket...I will uphold the Republican ban
ner but we need to start building a strong
two-party system in the state. We
thought we had it going in the 60s but we
got side tracked. We need to get it going
again."
District Republican chairman. Bob
Brewington. the county Republican
chairman, shared the dais with Martin.
Martin promised to build his campaign
on integrity and honesty, promising to
standi on the issues and not try to be all
things to all men. He suggested that
candidates should realistically look at the
issues and take positions on them as he
cited his own voting record on tobacco
and said merit pay should be considered
for teachers.
Mayor Pro-tem Larry T. Brooks
J.C. Thomas
...Appointed to council vacancy No
vember 25
J.C. Thomas was chosen to Ml the
council seat vacated by Milton Hunt who
was elected Mayor.
the happy
Christmas season.
PEMBROKE, NC -The
Pembroke Jaycees will again
sponsor a Needy Family Pro
ject for the Needy during the
Christmas season. Each year
the project is sponsored to
help those in need so that
everyone may have the
Christmas Spirit.
If anyone has any items,
toys, or fruits of any kind,
they may call any member of
the Pembroke Jaycees, or
Buddy Bell at 521-4227. Or
Carnell Locklear at 521-3112
(after 5 p.m.. 521-2811).
The Jaycees hope that
everyone will assist them in
this worthwhile project. Af
terall. this is a time for giving.
Carl
Britt remains
Chairm an
LUMBERTON-The County Com
missioners met Monday night and
decided to keep Carl Britt, the Commis
sioner from "the Fairmont District, as
chairman. Sammy Cox, one of the
Lumberton Commissioners, was re-nam
ed vice chairman. Linda Hedgpeth
continues as county clerk.
Bill Herndon. the Commissionerfrofn
the St. Pauls District, made a motion to
approve $20,000 to light a little league
field at Magnolia.' The motion carried.
And the county fcas decided to appeal
the findings of an audit that found $7,380
unallowable in the old CETA program
that was run.by_lhe county until recently.
An administrative judge in the U.S.
Labor Department will decide the issue.
Town Tags
on Sale
And new town licenses are now
available for sale. The new tags wH cost
$5 and should be purchased by February
15.
Hill's Food Store
now 4'officially" open
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held
recently at the new Hill's Stoic hi
Pembroke [formerly Jamestown II).
Shown right to left are: Harvey Godwin,
Manager of the new store; Mayor Milton
Hunt; Sandra Locidear, Miss Lumber;
Dewey Hill, owner of Hills Food Stores;
Rev. Simeon Cnmmlngs who gave the
invocation; and an official with the Hill's
Food Stores. |Bruce Barton Photo]
Pembroke s new
Christmas Lights!
Have you noticed Pembroke s new
Christmas lights? They grace the holiday
route from Jones Street to the inter
section of Pine Street and Third Street,
plus a portion of Main Street and Union
Chapel Road.
Costing $4,500. some private dona
tions have been received. Town Manager
McDuffie Cummings hopes for more,
reminding our readers that contributions
are tax deductible.
Cummings said, "I believe the festive
and sparkling lights will help shoppers
Find their way downtown to shop this
Christmas season."
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lights an being hang Jeal la time for the
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Hint, Pembroke Volunteer Fireman
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Fireman Harvey Dee 00, ami Pembroke
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and places
and things
PINEY GROVE SCHOOL OPEN
HOUSE AND PTA MEETING
Piney Grove School will have Open
House and a PTA meeting on Tuesday
night. December 13. 1983 beginning at 7
p.m. Principal Grady Locklear. faculty
and staff cordially invite all parents,
friends and patrons to come out. visit,
and share with them.
SOUP KITCHEN TO BEGIN
The churches of the Pembroke
Community will begin operation of a
Soup Kitchen on December 12. Soup,
sandwiches, and a drink will be served
without charge between the hours of 11
a.m. and 12 noon in the church building
at First United Methodist Church on
Monday through Friday of each week.
There will be no charge for this food but
tt must be consumed inside the building.
The goal of the churches is to see that
there are no really hungry persons in the
community of Pembroke w ho do not have
at least the opportunity to have a full
stomach at least once a day.
Many of those who will want to use
this service will not be able to read, so
those of you who are reading this news
release, please tell those whom you think
would be interested in eating this meal at
the church.
There will be no questions asked of
those who come and the program is open
to all regardless of sex. race, color or
creed.
First Church is located on the main
street (Third Street) of Pet*hr<<lie and is
across from 'me new': b.? JOHN S
Convenience store. "
A request is also being made that
those who have time free between 10:30
and 12:30 each day become volunteers to
help in the operation of this program. If
you can help as often as two days each
month., call 5214018 and ask for Ray
Sparrow; or 521 4661 and ask for Ron
Anderson; or 521-4448 and ask for Eva
Brady.
COMMUNITY HEARINGS
ANNOUNCED
Community hearings will be held to
discuss the issues facing the Lumbee in
matters dealing with Federal Recogni
tion and the benefits to the Lumbee
people. Another issue to be presented is
an important Lumbee Tribal Referendum
to be voted on January 31. 1984 by
Lumbee Tribal Enrolled Members.
A hearing will be held December 13 at
the Native American Council Building in
Hoke County, NC beginning at 7 p m
Another will be held December 15 at
Green Grove School; another on Decem
ber Mat West Robeson High School; and
one on December 15 at Magnolia School
All hearings will begin at 7 p.m.
For more information, call Lumbee
Regional Development Association at
919 521-8602 in Pembroke. NC.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA PLANNED
Ten Mile Center Baptist Church is
sponsoring a Christmas Cantata on
Saturday, December 10. 1983 at 6:30
p.m. at Ten Mile, located on Hwy 301
north just past Magnolia School. The
Cantata will be performed by Jerry and
the Family Stone Singers. Everyone is
invited to attend.
ROBESON CIVIC CHORALE TO OPEN
ELEVENTH CONCERT SEASON
The Robeson Civic Chorale will open
its Eleventh Concert Season with the
performance of its annual holiday
concert, a festival of carolv^n Thursday.
December 15 at 8 p.m. in the Osterneck
Auditorium of the Robeson County
Public Library, Lumberton.
This year s Chorale is under the
directorship of Mrs. Sherry Levy who is
returning for her second vear with the
ensemble. Director Levy feels that "This
year s concert will be particularly enjoy
able for audiences of all ages. "due. in
part, to the -unusual instrumentation
accompanying selections in the first half
of the program, which will consist of 15th
Century music. The major work of the
evening is Sir CHrfatem^. , nioderrl
setting of a 15th Century carol, retaining
archaic words from the era. as well as the
occasional use of French. Its medieval
quality is enhanced bv the use of the
Harpsichord and the Krummhorn. a
popular instrument of the time." Guest
musician is Alice Wilkins <4 the Sandhills
Consort.
premieres thefe.sonv an oratorio bv
Chor" P D. 0. Bach.
Soloists for the evening include Barbara
Ranson. John Locklear. Al Studdard.
Leon Bolich. Norm Williams. Carolyn
Snow and Lisa Flowers.
There is no admission charge for this
concert and the public is invited to
attend. The Robeson Civic Chorale is
supported bv a grant from the grassroots
program of the North Carolina Arts
Council, as well as from private
donations.
PEMBROKE JAYCEES TO SPONSOR
CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Pembroke Jaycees are sponsoring
a Christmas Party on December 25 from
8 p.m. until at the Jaycce Hut. Providing
music for your entertainment w ill be R dt
R featuring your favorite hits of 1983.
Cost will be $10 per couple or $5 single.
You may pay at the door. Everyone is
invited to come out.
ANNUAL VFW SUNDAY
Sunday. December II. is the 14th
annual VFW Sunday. All VFW members
and their wives or guests are invited to
attend worship together on this day at
Smyrna Baptist Church, located four
miles east of Lumberton on Hwy 211.
After worship all members and wives
?and guests are cordtallv invited to the
Golden China Restaurant, Pine Street.
Lumberton. for lunch.
Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and
morning worship at II a.m. Please meet
in front of the church at 10:45 a.m.
On Monday. December 12. the regular
VFW tneeti^g will he held heginnipv at
7:30 p.m. with the annual mullet roast
from 6:30-7:30 at the Pembroke Post
2843.
GOSPEL SING PLANNED"
A gospel sing will be held at Pembroke
Junior High School in honor of
the Felix Deal Family Singers on
December 10. 1983 at 7 p.m. The event
is sponsored in appreciation of the
singing group. Featured singers will be
the Felix Deal Family, the Joy Singers,
the Pierce Family. Murther Jacobs and
the Oxendine Family. Everyone is
cordiallv invited to attend.
CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANNED
The Children's Department of the
Robeson County Public Library is
sponsoring a Christmas party for chil
dren ages 4 to 12 in the Osterneck
Auditorium on Dec. 16 from 6-7:30 p.m.
The staff will present "Santa's
Christmas Surprise" .tpuppet
show), along with stories, songs, treats
and a visit, from Santa.
Parents are invited to bring their
children and celebrate with the Robeson
County Public Library Staff the joys of
Christmas.
CHRISTMAS PARADE
There will be a Christmas Parade,
sponsored by the Pembroke Javoces and
the Town of' Pembroke. Friday. Dec. 9
through downtown Pembroke. The par
ade will begin at 10 a.m. Linc-up will be
at 9 a.m. at the PSU Performing Arts
Center. Interested participants should
contact Gregory Cummings at 521-9761.
Eptries will include marching bands,
local queens and floats. Last year 92
entries and over 4.000 spectators par
ticipated and a bigger turnout is
expected this year.
CORRECTION!
The article in last week's edition, in
reference to Mary Olene Sampson,
should have stated that Ms. Sampson
was recently chosen to have her notes
published in the April edition of The
Wake Forest Law Review.
PEMBROKE COUNCIL CONSIDERS
NEW OWNERSHIP OF CABLE TV
It was announced at Monday night's
meeting that Jones Intertable TV which
provides cable TV service to the town,
has been taken over by the Alert Cable
System of North Carolina, baaed in
Greensboro.
The council informed Alert Cabin's
Tom Edmondson that certain chaNBe*
would have to be made in the contract
presently held by Jones to siTBy the
town Edmoodaon promised that Ma
company would upgrade the chowrIt
a c ou at