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INCUMBENTS
LEAD IN
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LOCAL VOTING
Tuesday was a good day for incum
bents in Robeson County as just about all
of them led the balloting Tuesday,
although run offs seem certain in the Red
Springs Commissioner District, and
probable in the Rowland and Fairmont
Districts.
Incumbent Jack Morgan led the ticket
for the Commissioner seat from Red
Springs District with 1.294, followed
closely by former commissioner Bobby
Dean Lockiear with 978. Pete Conning
ham finished third with 8S8. Lockiear is
expected to call for a run off.
Morgan received his highest vote total
from Red Springs 1 Precinct with 302
while Lockiear was strongest in Burnt
Swamp Precinct with 473.
J.W. Hunt, the incumbent, led in the
Rowland District with 1.032. and he was
trailed by Henry Douglas with 776;
Luther K. Rogers with 619; and Larry
Shooter with 206.
Incumbent Carl Britt, presently Chair
man of the Board of Commissioners won
with 1,187 in the Fairmont District over a
six man field, with P.E. Shaw, Sr., a
veteran Black finishing with 800.
Only incumbent Lumbertpn Commis
sioner H.T. Taylor was spared a run off
possibility as he swamped Sammy Allen
and John Rimberg with 1,731 votes.
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD RACES...
Pete Clark! incumbent in District 6
turned back a strong challenge from
Larry Chavis 567 to 524.
In District 7 incumbent E.B. Morton,
Jr. finished behind newcomer Marion
Rice who garnered 526 votes. But
Morton polled 345 votes to force a run
off. Finishing last was Vivian Flovd with
290.
In District 5 two newcomers chal
lenged for the late John A. Gibson's
seat. Catherine Leach led with 545 to
William McCullum's 4%.
STATE HOUSE
Incumbent Danny DeVane with
12,814, Sidney Locks with 11,583, and
Pete Hasty. 11,173 won handily in
balloting for the N.C. House of Repre
sentatives.
Also running were: Tommy Wel
lington, 9,422; Bill Gay, 6,995; Tracy
Britt. 5.285; and Bernard Lowry with
4.368.
Oxendine
Leads
Voting
> for
Judge
It was close all the way in the District
Jydge's race as Henry Ward Oxendine
led in Robeson with 5,795 and Adelaide
Behan won in Scotland County with 1,812
to Oxendine's 1,564.
Combined Oxendine led with 7,359 to
Behan's 7,070 unofficially. Behan is
expected to call for a run off.
Hubert Rogers and Cabell Regan
finished far behind.
Favored
M ondale
wins
Presidential
Vote
Despite a local appearance by Presi
dential aspirant and Black activist Jesse'
Jackson, favored Walter Mondale won
the N.C. Presidential Primary.
With 93% of the precincts reporting,
the former vice president had 316,506
votes--36 percent--to Hart's 267,807
30 percent. Jesse Jackson finished third
with 217,566-25 percent.
If those percentages hold when the
votes are certified. Mondale would take
43 of the state's 75 contested convention
delegates to Hart's 20. Jackson would
win 12.
RUFUS AHEAD IN
GOVERNOR'S
RACE i
In Robeson, Eddie Knox led with
6,450, followed by Edmisten, 4.509;
Faircloth, 3.756; Green. 2,378; Ingram,
1,963 and Gilmore. 466.
A run off will be held between
Edmisten and Knox.
JIM MAR UN WINS REPUBLICAN TIFF
Republican Congressman Jim Mar
tin easily won the Republican nomination
with 91% of the approximate 138,000
votes cast, to Mrs. Ruby Hooper's 9%.
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hhM Ednltltn, shown here in I
recant campaign atop in Pembroke, led
Tneoday's balloting for the Democratic
Party nomination for Governor with 95%
of precincts reporting 278,797 or 31%,
trading Mm werei Eddie Knox with
238,4*9 or 2*%| Laoch Falreleth,
142,738 or 1*%| Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green.
78,998 or 8%? Tom GUmoie, 8034* or
9%| John Ingram, *9397 or 8%. Other
oenh ? ?' their totals werei Bob
Hanaon, 7,914) Gteiui MDtt, u avowed
?Clansman. 5,641, Andy Barker, 3457,
and J.D. Whaiey, 1,424.
Edmlsten (shown above, 3rd from
right) was welcomed to Pembroke by
Mayer MUton Hunt. Others shown hi the
phels ares Clinton Thomas, Jr., McM
lie Camming a, Nathan Strickland aad
(Braeo Barton Phetol
JESSE JACKSON
VISITS IN
INDIAN HOME
DURING
CAMPAIGN STOP
Presidential aspirant Jesse Jacknu is
shown daring an over night stay with Mr.
and Mrs. Ronnie Williamson near
Pembroke. The Williamsons were (j> ten
br Jackson's adtlKf prdplf
"they are poor, and part of his rainbow
coalition," made up of different races of
people. The Williamsons are Lnmbee
Indians.
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PEMBROKE--Mr. and Mrs. Ro?nic
Williamson and their family probably
will remember Rev. Jesse Jackson's visit
to their home forever, despite the
inconveniences of a yard full of on
lookers, news people, campaign staffers,
secret service agents, assorted law
enforcement agents and more.
He came, with a caravan of cars
stretching to the road behind him. at 2
a.m. early Tuesday morning.
And the Williamsons were ready. Rev.
Jackson and his party, including Rev.
Ben Chavis of "The Wilmington Ten"
fame, feted on ham, biscuits, collards.
squash and other delectable foods found
in this farm belt.
During a front page interview Wil
liamson exulted:
"It's something that comes once in a
lifetime. Here we are, a minority,
low-income farm family... It's an honor
to have all this come to our family," said
Williamson, a Lumbee Indian who farms
and works as a janitor and school bus
driver at Deep Branch Elementary
School near Lumberton.
I1
~ftjtWW?*rfted. I don't think I'll ever
get over this. It's going to be in my mind
for the rest of my life," he said.
Jackson spent the night with the
Williamsons before beginning a primary
day campaign sweep through North
Carolina for the Democratic presidential
nomination, including a frenzied stop at
Pembroke's North Precinct late Tuesday
afternoon that saw voting come to a stop
as onlookers jostled for a look at Jackson
who said eastern North Carolina's small
towns and rural areas "have never
received their fair share."
Jackson also said the nation must act
to preserve small farms and restore "the
American Indian to his rightful place."
The Williamsons will always remem
ber the night Jesse Jackson stayed with
them. "It's been something wonderful
and exciting." Mrs. Williamson said of
Jackson's visit. The couple's four
children were allowed to stay home from
school Tuesday and spend some time
with their honored guest before his
campaign took him to another stop "up
the road."
ILumbee Indian Arts & Crafts I
Grand Opening I
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luiiiucc niuian ftns anu
Crafts has relocated to the
former Delmus Prevatte Sta
tion on Highway 74, approx
imately 5 miles from Pem
broke.
Mrs. Lucy Jane Oxendine
? will continue to operate the
popular arts and crafts outlet
as she has done for a number
of years, first from her home
and later from a location in
Pembroke, although her
daughter. Mrs. Hope Shep
pard is the new owner.
Grand opening festivities
will be May 12. 1984 from 10
a.m. until 6 p.m. and the
public is cordially invited to
come out ana visit the new
location.
The shop features tradi
tional Indian arts and crafts,
and is specializing in hand"
crafted items by Lumbee
people as well as other tribes.
The outlet is constantly look
ing for new talent for crafts
and invites your inquiries.
You may call 521-9494 for
further details.
LRDA's Indian Troupe
Four Winds Singers and
Dancers-will provide enter
tainment.
The store opened in its new
* location April 23 and you are
invited to visit and shop.
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*UJD PLACES
AND THINGS
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OXENDINE FAMILY REUNION
The descendants of "Big Dock"
Oxendine. Sr. and Lena Jacobs Oxendine
will meet at New Bethel Holiness
Methodist Church in the fellowship hall.
May 12. at 12 p.m. Everyone is
encouraged to bring a covered dish. A
program will be presented and special
guest and lots of fellowship. For more
information call Rev. John West Locklear
at 422-8112; Grover Gibbs at 483-6479;
Mazell Hunt at 843-3706.
Hie children are Melba Oxendine,
Lannie Locklear, Julie Michell, Rev Dock
Oxendine. Jr., Ella Gibbs. Frank Ox
endine. Johnnie Oxendine.
COMMUNITY SING PLANNED
The Spiritual Gospel Singers from
Collins Chapel UMC are sponsoring a
community sing at Rex Rennert School
Gym May 12th at 7 p.m. Everyone is
invited to come and have a good time.
LITTLE MISS LUMBEE
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
The Little Miss Lumbee Pageant
Committee is presently accepting ap
plications at the LRDA Annex Building.
Deadline for accepting applications is
May 14, 1984. so if you wish to enter your
little girl, who is a Lumbee Indian (either
one or both parents must be a Lumbee
Indian) and between the ages of 4 and 6
years by July 4. 1984. you are urged to
act now.
The application should be picked up at
the Annex Building and returned by the
deadline, with a recent picture attached
(wallet size) in order to be eliglbe. A
registration fee of SIS must also be paid.
For further information regarding the
Little Miss Lumbee Pageant call 521 -
2401 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or come
by the LRDA Annex Building (the old
skating rink) in Pembroke and ask to see
Marilyn Locklear or Patsy Lowery.
GOSPEL SING PLANNED
A gospel singing will be held at
Pembroke First Baptist Church May 13,
1984 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to
attend.
AEROBIC CLASSES TO BE HELD
Aerobic classes will be taught at
R.B. Dean School beginning May 3- June
4 on Monday and Thursday nights from
7-8. Registration fee is $10. Instructor is
Rebecca Lowry. The event is sponsored
by the Robeson County Recreation
Department.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
FROM MISS LUMBEE CONTESTANTS
Applications are now being accepted
for the 1984-85 Miss Lumbee Pageant.
Any single Lumbee Indian lady between
the ages of 17 and 26 who are interesting
in vying for the title of Miss Lumbee
should contact Mrs. Florence Ransom at
the LRDA Annex in Pembroke, N.C. The
cut-off date for accepting applications is
May 18, 1984. For additional infor
mation, please stop by the LRDA Annex
or call 521-2401 Monday-Friday between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
WEST ROBESON SENIOR HIGH
SPONSORS AUCTION SALE
There will be an Auction Sale,
sponsored by the West Robeson Senior
High School Athletic Booster Club.
Friday. May 11 at 7 p.m., aY the West
Robeson Senior High School gym. Price
of admission will be $1 and proceeds will
go toward providing for the All Sports
Banquet and annual Athletic Awards to
Ram Athletics.
MAY DAY FESTIVAL
Deep Branch School will have a May
Day Festival beginning at 6 o.m. on May
25 featuring the Queen and King. There
will also be dances from each grade
level. The public is invited to attend.
PLATE SALE PLANNED
Pembroke Rescue Squad will be
sponsoring a chicken and barbecue plate
sale on Friday. May 18, from 11 a.m.
until...at the Pembroke Rescue Building.
The price of the plates will be S3 each,
either to eat in or carry out.
Come on out and support the local
Volunteer Rescue Squad.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
An organizational meeting of the
Robeson County Parents Association for
Gifted Education will be held oa
Monday, May 14. following the 7:30 p.m.
Pembroke Elementary School PTA
meeting.
AUCTION PLANNED
An auction will be held at West
Robeson sponsored by the West Robeson
Athletic Booster Club. Items are needed
to sell and all donations will be
appreciated. The purpose of the sale is to
pay for the Athletic Banquet. The cost is
estimated to be S2.SOO.OO.
OXENDINE PTA PLANNED
Oxendine Elementary School will
hold its Final PTA meeting for this school
year on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. A
short business session will be followed
by?a class program.
Also, there will be various science
projects on display. Everyone is cordially
invited to attend.
PEMBROKE VFW TO MEET
The VFW meeting will be held on
Monday. May 14 at the Locklear- Lowry
VFW Post 2843. Supper will be served
from 7-7:30 p.m. . A regular business
meeting will follow. Comrade Archie
Oxendine will be in charge of a special
program for joining session, with Mr.
Purnell Swett. Supt. of Robeson County
Schools, as guest speaker. All comrades
are urged to attend.
INDIAN EDUCATION CONCERT
The Robeson County Indian Educa
tion Advanced Band and Chorus will be
holding their spring concert on Monday
evening. May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Pembroke Junior High School Cafeteria.
This band and chorus is sponsored by the
Robeson County Schools' Indian Educa
tion, Title IV Project, and is under the
supervision of Mr. Joseph M. Locklear
and Mrs. Felecia M. Locklear. Admissi
on is free and the public is invited.
LOCAL CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS
RECOGNIZED
President Reagan has signed a
proclamations declare May 6-13, 1984, -
National Correctional Officers Week.
Superintendent Joseph Brooks of the
Robeson Prison Unit states that while
each and every officer certainly deserves
recognition, he would like to particularly
recognize the three officers who have
served the public for the longest period
of time. They are Officer Ernest Emanuel
Officer Wilbur S. Locklear and Officer
Melton Barnes. Together they represent
a total of 78 years service.
REVIVAL PLANNED
Revival will be held at Hopewell
Methodist Church May 13-18. Rev.
Julian Ransom and Rev. Clyde Locklear
will be guest speakers. Special music will
be presented each night. The public is
invited to attend. Rev. James H. Woods
is pastor.
AEROBIC CLASSES TO BEGIN
Aerobic classes will be taught at
Pembroke Junior High School beginning
May 10-June 11 on Tuesday and
Thursday nights from 8:30-9:30. Regi
stration fee is S10. Instructor is Rebecca
Lowry sponsored by the Robeson County
Recreation Department.
MAY DAY PROGRAM PLANNED
Magnolia High is having their May
Day Program on Friday, May 11 at 9:30
a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
PEMBROKE KIWANB CLUB
NEWS
In their weekly meeting at Town and
Country Restaurant, Quartet leader
Harold Slagle presented the PSU Men of
Song. First tenor was ABea Bethea;
second tenor was James Jackson;
baritone was Bill Noble; John Locklear
was baas, the Quartet sang "Coney
Island Baby," "Tell Me Why." "Whfle
Strolling la the Pvt One Day." and
"Aura Lee." The Quartet waa vary
harmonious with esceediagly strong
voices and the indaaioa of dramatic
Presiding was Club President M ^
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of LRDA'a IndLa' Tnapt '
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pard, new owner; and Mrs.
Lacy Jane Oiendlne, who
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later In Pembrehe fee a