S PUBLISHED EACH THURSDAY ' 1'' THE CAROLINA INDIA VOICE PEMBROKE N.C r)^^of'H taATH-R?talSet?," # 5? ROBESON COUNTY I ? yiQ?? ? ? ? ^9 ? VOLUME 12, NUMBEB $0 \ j J&C FBI QMPY f = THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1SS4 Woodell's Park and Shop back in old location... bat in new quarters. WOODELL'S PARK & SHOP BACK IN OLD LOCATION... BUT IN NEW QUARTERS! PEMBROKE-Fairley and Eleanor Woodell are proud to announce to their many customers and friends that they are now back in their old location... but now in new quarters completely refurbished after an unfortunate fire earlier in the year. Woodell's Park and Shop is back in their old quarters on W. 3rd Street but everything else is new, including the completely refurbished building. The food mart features cold beverages, groceries, meat, snacks and full service gas pumps, with the latest innovation in gas pumps; something called Multi Products Dispenser (MPD). The modern store will feature Amoco gas. Woodell's Park and Shop is modern in every regard, even featuring hot coffee and hot dogs for the customer. Said Woodell, "We have tried to make our store as modern and as convenient as possible for our customers." The newly refurbished mart has brightened up Pembroke considerably, and enhances the town with its well lighted and spacious location. Woodell has been in the "grocery" business for most of his working life, and enjoys interacting with people. He is a former town councilman, a member of the LWfctll Hi?cr Council of Government "ami has servcy on a number"*# Chric organizations and governmental agencies. ^ The Woodells invite everyone to their grand opening which is set for Thursday, December 20 at 10 a.m. A number of dignitaries are expected; and several free prizes will be awarded on December 24, including S100 in gas. a television, a ladie's and men's watch and several other gifts. Everyone is invited to visit the new store and register for the free gifts. Woodell said, "I enjoy living and working in Pembroke, and Eleanor and I invite' everyone to visit our new quarters. We appreciate your business-past and' present." Benefit For Disabled Saturday Night In Pembroke PEMBROKE ? Willie Lowery will be the featuied entertainer at the "Holiday Benefit for the Disabled" Saturday night, December lb, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Pembroke State Universi ty Lowery is a nationally known local musician and songwriter. He pro duced "Streets of Gold," "Proud To Be A Lumbee" and the soundtrack for the area's outdoor drama, "Strike at the Wind!" Lowery will be accompanied at Saturday's benefit by a host of popular music groups, including: the McNeil Trio, the Sound of Deliverance, the ' Cherokee Methodist Church Quartet and the Prospect Methodist Junior Quartet. In addition, Cornell Locklear, general manager of SATW and Mrs. Carrie Dial, of Prospect, will put on several comedy skits. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children, and may be purchased at the door. Proceeds will go towards organising aid for the handicapped in the Pembroke community. ? '"Si ? ? A Shown left to right are Miss Roger Mudd and Florence Lumbee, Lee Pam Oxendlne, Ransom. A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Lee Pam Oxendine, Miss Lumbee, attended the annual Christmas Show Dec. 9 in Washington, D.C. with Presi dent and Mrs. Ronald Rea gan, sponsored by the Nation al Broadcasting Company. Lee Pam had an opportun ity to meet the NBC Chairman of the Board, Grant Tinker; Vice Chairman, Irwin Siegel stion; Vice President for Cor porate Relations, Berry Hud son; Vice President for Con gressionaUtalatians, Sallie Foruip. WMft m Xi show. - she also met Roger Mudd, NBC newscaster; Nell Carter, Hal Linden, Frederica Von Stade, Donny and Marie Osmond and the Osmond Brothers. In Washington, Lee Pam visited the offices of Rep. RECEIVES PSU DEGREE FROM HOSPITAL BED by Gene Warren Lumberton-Mrs. Sadie Nye Hall. 71, who is in Southeastern General Hospital in Lumberton with terminal cancer, was Tuesday presented something for which she has studied hard for 10 years; her B.A. degree in history from PSU. Conferring the degree in the hospital was Chancellor Paul Givens of PSU, assisted by Dr. Leon Rand, vice chancellor for academic affairs. Lying in the hospital bed. Mrs. Hall, thin now from the ravages of cancer, had a cap and gown placed upon her. The degree was placed in her hands and viewed by her relatives, friends, and attendants who crowded into the room. Surrounding the room were flowers and cards of well wishes. Not only did Mrs. Hall receive her coveted degree, for which she began taking courses in the fall of '74, she also was informed by Chancellor Givens that she has been selected to Alpha Chi. the highest academic society on the PSU campus. Mrs. Hall's voice was weak, but she said: "I am proud of myself and proud of you all because you were so beautiful to help me so much." Mrs. Hail is a widow, her husband William having died in 1981. They have no children, but two of her sisters Gladys Shooter and Jessie Morgan were present. Her other sister Eva Lewis, had to miss the occations because of illness. All are from Lumberton. Other relatives were also present s X ' t 4 * ? ' Charlie Rose, Senator Jesse Helms and the Speaker of the House Tip O'Neil. A brief *talk was given by President Reagan. His re marks were in keeping with the Christmas season. Ap proximately 1,000 people attended. The event was held at the National Building Museum. Washington, D.C. Lee Pant has also been invited to attend the Inagura tion ceremonies and Ball on January 20, 1984 for Presi- ^ dern Ronald Reagan. She was accompaniedon the trip by her Business Manager and Chaperone, Florence Ransom. The NBC Annual Christmas show will be aired Sunday night, December 16. |if HOPLE A ''I PLACES AND THINGS Miss I.umbee, Lee Pam Ox endinc and Florence Ransom are shown at the Christmas tree. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM GLADYS MAYNOR Gladys Maynor, of Maynor's Florist and Sandwich Shop located on Union Chapel Road in Pembroke, wishes to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. CHRISTMAS AUCTION There will be a Christmas Auction of Toys, glassware and tools at the Evans Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, Dec. 14,1984, beginning at 8 p.m. There will be some "Free Gifts!", low prices and high quality. Everyone is invited to come out and take advantage of the bargains galore that will be on hand. FAYETTEV1LLE SYMPONY ORCHESTRA A CIVIC CHORUS TO PERFORM AT PSU The Performing Arts Center of PSU will present the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and the Fayetteville Civic Chorus in a performance of George Frederic Handel's Baroque master piece oratorio, "THE MESSIAH," on December 16 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices for this performance are S4.00 for general admission, S3.00 for PAC subscribers, PSU faculty and staff, $12.00 for family and $1.00 for PSU students. To make reservations or for more information call the Performing Arts Center at 521-0778. "UNIQW ELEMENTARY PTA TO MEET Union Elementary School will hold a PTA meeting on December 18th at 7:30 p.m. A program of Christmas music will be presented by the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade chorus under the direction of Mrs. Felicia Locklear. Each class in grades K-3 will also present a special Christmas number. BLAIR TO SPEAK AT EAGLE BANQUET Frank Blair, retired NBC news reporter and former anchorman for the Today Show will be the speaker for the Eagle Scout Banquet held at the Hilton Innou Friday, March 1st. Blair follows William C. Westmoreland who drew a full house to the Eagle Banquet this past year. Jack Cotten, this year's Eagle Banquet Chairman, states the banquet is held to*honor those Scouts who have completed their Eagle Award in the past year in the eight county Cape Fear Council. An outstanding speaker with Scouting experience is invited to speak to the Eagle Scouts to motivate them to keep their goals high. TTiis year's Eagle Gass will be named in honor of Harold Wells, owner of Wells Oldsmobile in Whiteville. Mr. Wells was active in the campaign which resulted in the building of Camp Bowers. He presently serves as chair man of the Council's Board of Trustees and a member of the Council Executive Board. PLATE SALE DEC. 15TH AT PEMBROKE RESCUE BUILDING New Prospect Methodist Church and the Pembroke Rescue Squad will sponsor a Plate Sale on Saturday.. December IS at the Pembroke Rescue I Squad Budding located on Union Chapel I Road. The sale is being held to raise ! funds for Joyce McGirt who is a kidney patient. The proceeds will be used to help defray expenses for dialysis and ' other medical expenses. I Chicken and barbecue plates will be, | on sale beginning at 10 a.m. for S3 each. I The sale will last until... | PINEY GROVE SCHOOL WECOMED MR. HENRY McNEILL On December 7, at 10 a.m., the students of Piney Grove School were I entertained in a musical concert by Mr. | Henry McNeill. Mr. McNeill is a singer | and songwriter of contemporary musk I who is currently performing his second concert tour within the Robeson -County ' Schools. He to a native of Robeson I County but currently resides in Moore ^ County. McNeill holds a B.S. degree in Religion and to one of the meet papular southeastern part of onr^a3HjSra performs in schools, colleges, uhiou^ Shown left to right are and Lee Pam Oxendine, Miss Florence Ransom, Neil Carter Lumbee. Mn. Sail Haftef L?dbwtM,?tmih4 H?fM la UahirtMi km Chfeoli cancer patient, receive* her B.A. degree Peal Givene. In Hletery at eentheaatern General I ? ? ?- ?'* " " SJF fV <i 1 9 '<? Urj * ?? k4 '?*,? "?* v ,ij ?k" ? > ? iV ? , ?. i. Li ' v- - ? r? . ;>

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