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? ? I -V = ? . ' : ? . CELEBRATING 1?R YEARS OF . Celebrating 100 Years of Indian Education i =!5,SSrss in Robeson . " ?^?32 ? ' AVlT tfar?gh?t 1W In ihfc.Hw <1 mm - CENTENNIAL OF EDUCATION. A PUBUSHED EACH THURSDAY raTHE CAROLINA INDIAN VOIC u BrM(n 5g? PEMBROKE. N.C h ATrt-l^J S?Un," ROBESON COUNTY ^"r? ? ?? i ? C - VOLUME 13, NUMBER 4 25c PER COPY THURSDAY, JANU % r PEMBROKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT Festivities begin 7:30 p.m., Jaycee Clubhouse, Dewey Hill, Speakei Pembroke-The first annual meeting of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce will be held January 26. 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pembroke Jaycec Club House. This wilt be a gala occasion with food and dance which will feature the installation of the Chamber's new officers for 1185, The guest speaker is one of Pembroke's newest businessmen. Dewey Hill, the owner of Hill's Food Stores, and chairman of the board of Hillco. Inc.. which owns 38 Hill's Food Stores, a number of Parker's Food Stores. McLean's Wholesale Food Dis tributors. and distribution warehouses in North Carolina. Mr. Hill, a self-made mail, promises to be an inspirational speaker. He should be able to relate to us the keys to his success. In addition, the banquet will have special guest. Dwight Lowry of the Detroit Tigers. Lumbcc Food Services will cater the banquet. After the banquet, there will be a dance with music providecF by Lumbcc Pride, a versatile band with ah assonment of music which should satisfy both the young and old at heart. Tickets are $25 per couple or $15 single. It is a small price to pay for such good food and entertainment. Please support the Chamber by purchasing a ticket and attending this annual banquet. Since it is the first banquet it is very important that they have good partici pation so that they can keep the spirit of the Chamber alive in '85. Please call the Banquet Committee which consists of Julian Pierce (521-2813). Dr. David Brooks (521-3431). Harvey Godw in <521 - 2760) and our ex officio member. Bruce Barton (521-2826) for your ticket. They will be glad to answer any questions you may have about the banquet. Further, you should feel free to purchase tickets for friends, business associates, etc.. to let them know that there is an active business chamber here in Robeson County. Newly named oficers of the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce for 1985 are: President-Bruce Barton: Vice President Gregory Cummings: Secretary- Dr. David E. Brooks; Treasurer- Lindsay Locklear. Directors are McDuftie Cum mings. George W. Lowry; John Drose: Charles Alton Maynor. President's Committee assignments are: Membership: Arnold Locklear. chairman; Julian Pierce; David E. Brooks. Budget Committee: Lindsay Locklear. Chairman: Frank Daughtrey; Jimmy Goins. Town and Campus: Mayor Milton Hunt. Chairman: Curtis Pierce: Adolph Dial. Long Range and Planning: Mc Duffie Cummings. Chairman; Carolyn Emanuel; C.A. Maynor. Annual Meeting and Annual Banquet: Julian Pierce, chairman; Arnold Locklear; Harvey Godwin. Jr. Education: J.C. Thomas. , chairman: Bill Oxendine; George Lowry. Community Projects: Jimmy Goins. Chairman; Reginald Oxendine and Greg Cummings. Pembroke Jr. High ? Math Winner Pembroke Junior High School is pleased to announce that Jon Morrell Locklear is the winner of the school's math competition. More than 300 students in the 8th grade competed for this honor. Jon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Locklear of Route 1, Pembroke. He is an honor student. Jon enjoys fishing, basketball, and soc cer. His favorite subject is math, and his favorite bas ketball team is the Tarheels. Jon plans to become an Electrical Engineer* and has not made up his mind where he will attend college. Mr. Bill James Brewington is principal. 1885-1985: THE FREEING OF A PROUD PEOPLE; < y. 100 Years Of Indian Education In Robeson County ? by Lew Barton, Garry L. Barton, Bruce Barton EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the beginning ?f an exciting adventure for the Bartons: Lew Barton, and sons, Gam L. and Brace. We have decided to put our heads together and write about the most exciting chapter iat he life story of the Indians of Robeson County-the story of education or, more aptly, the freeing of a proud people, 100 years of Indian Education in Robeson County . Education is the best story the Indians of Robeson County have to tell; and we hope you will enjoy reading weekly of the mighty efforts of your forebears. It is a wonderful story; one chock full of dignity, honor and persevere nee. The culmination is Pembroke State Univer sity; the Robeson County School Unit; and Indian children enrolled in schools of higher learning throughout the country . It is appropriate that this educational story be told in 1985, as we celebrate in 1985 the centennial of Indian education in Robeson County . HAMILTON McMILLAN: THE FOUNDING FATHER OF INDIAN EDUCATION AND PRESENT DAY PSU Hamilton McMillan I I8.17-|9|t>) is considered the founding father of Indian education and Pembroke State Univer sity. The Honorable Hamilton McMillai of nearby Red Springs was the man who gave the Indians of Robeson County their name and provided, for their education. McMillan was one of Robeson Coun ty's outstanding cili/ens. He was a state legislator and local historian, who in 1885. sponsored successful legislation giving the Indians of Robeson Cour legal designation and the privilege ? > having their own public schools. In IK* he sponsored additional legislation w hie upon enactment established a norm, school for Indians in Robeson County the beginning of Pembroke State Uni versity. In 1888 he also published a pamphlet entitled Sir Waller Raleigh's Los: Colonyi A Historical Sketch of the attempts of Sir Walter Raleigh to establish a colony in Virginia, with the tradHlens of aa Indian tribe in North Carolina indicating the fate of the Colony of Englishmen left on Roanoke Island hi 1587. In this work he vigorously defended the tradition that at least some of the Raleigh colonists survived and joined with Manteo's tribe migrating ultimately to Robeson Count v. HAMILTON McMILLAN MEM0*1 A FUND In 1987 Pembroke State University will observe its One-hundreth Anniver sary. It is appropriate to remember Hamilton McMillan during the Centen nial celebration. The goal for the Hamilton McMillan Memorial fttnd is 825,000. This fund will be used for erecting a memorial in memory of til* HawOnfi McMillan i.. w ? i*avi?l pNHl ? donations are tax deductible make checks payable - pembroke state university foundation for the hamilton McMillan memorial fund. Dr. Dalton Brooks, Treasurer Hamilton McMillan Memorial Fund ? Room 204, Old Main Pembroke State Unversity Pembroke, N.C. 28372 \ VW -X 18H7 , ^/J dl&Tnowa,/ ^(yrrvnvU^ee Prof. Adolph L. Dial, Chairman Dr. Dalton P. Brooks, Treasurer Mr. Jack Sharpe Mr. R.D. McMillan Mr. Lew Barton Mr. Clifton Oxendine, Professor Emeritus HAMILTON MCMILLAN ? 1837-1916 I m STERLING JONES INVENTS OKRA CUTTER Sterling Jones, an enterprising fellow, who has a number of patents to his credit, including one that potcntully will produce energy, has opted for practical ity this time. His latest invention is an okra cutter; a device that will do away with the stains and pricks accompanying the unpleasant task of cutting okra. With Campbell Soup nearby, and the agqcultural emphasis on produce and truck farming. Jones' device should , prove bsefbl. Jones believes his okra cutter will potentially triple production of okra and similar vegetables like peppert. and promises yes to be discovered uses. According to agricultural sources, there are some 28 million garden growers- ranging from companies like Campbell Soup to the city dwellers who grow a couple of rows of his favorite produce or vegetable in is front yard. It is a market Jones hopes to teach as his latest invention is developed and mar keted. Jones. 49. has always been a tinkerer and fascinated with discovering new and better ways to do things. He and his wife. Nettie; and daughter, live in Union Township near Union Elementary Scho ol. Pembroke Chamber of Commerce Banquet Saturday Night. For Details Call 521-2826! PEOPLE s AND PLACES AND THINGS WEST ROBESON BOOSTER CLUB TO SPONSOR STEAK DINNER The West Robeson Senior High School Alhletic Booster Club will sponsor a steak dinner on Friday. Feb. I in school cafeteria from 4:10-8 p.nt. Cost $5.50 single and $10.00 ptr couple. Come out and support the athletic club and see the West Robeson Rams lake on the Lumberton Pirates in basketball on the ' same evening. NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER AT RTC Viable Revels, principal at South side Ashpole Elementary School in Rowland, has been appointed to the Robeson Technical College Board of Trustees. Mrs. Revels, appointed by the Gover nor. is replacing John Willie Oxendine and will complete his unexpired term, which runs through June JO. 1484. "We're pleased to have another woman on the board and an individual who is concerned about the ediJJfivtion of this area." said RTC PresiiVc, Fred Williams. "She understands t' V frcng tijs and weaki' sses in ediu.uiA.lo id that will certainly help RTC." It Mrs. Revels. 43. earned afbachclor degree in elementary educ^Lm front PSU and a masters degree in public school administration front Appalachian State University. She taught sixth grade before taking over the principalship at Southsidc Ashpole in 1478. "I've always been interested in education." Mrs. Revels said. "I think one of the primary purposes of the institution is to help those whose opportunity has been delayed. I's a college that offers a second chance. Maybe there will be a little something I can add." A THANK YOU NOTE I would like 10 thank tltc Pembroke Jaycces for making the patients of Southeastern General Hospital Psyeh Unit have a merry and happy Christmas by contributing fruit baskets to the patients on Psveh Unit. Thank you Ruby Chat is. Activity Coordinator LRBC TO MEET The Lumber River Basin Commit tee's January meeting will offer an opportunity to sharpen and to share map reading skills. Edward Lee will be on hand with is extensive collection of topographical maps, soil surveys', aerial photographs, and satellite sen sings to guide attendees through a study of the Lumber River Basin. The meeting w ill begin at 7 p.m. in the McLean Room of the Robeson County Public Library on Thursday. January 31st. The public is invited to attend. CONCERT AT MAGNOLIA SCHOOL Mr. Hcnrv McNeill, n siiager of | coio.-mporarv. religious songs presented a rousing one titan concert at Magnolia School January 10 in just one of his many scheduled presentations across the state. Mr. McNeill, a native of Robeson t County but now residing in Moore County, holds an earned B.S. degree in religion and has written a number of songs reflective of his strong religious beliefs and training. He has just recently produced his first album and anticipates its release very soon. This was McNeill's second consecutive year of presentation at Magnolia School and Noah Woods, principal, reiterated his open invitation to him to please return at any time. MISS U.S. TEEN FINALIST FROM N.C. MychiltM Dhm, divghitr of Mr. aad Mi*. K?oMth Bay Decoc of Route 3, Morton, has been solattod aa a stale finalist la the 1985 Miaa North Casta U.S. Taaa Pageant which wiU he held March 30, 1985 at tho Ramada iaa hi Raleigh. Mlrhalsni Is a junior at Wast Robeson High School whan member of the band. Myehaleae wB ha lymail la the pageant by Deoaa Coach Lbmo, Kiaaith Bay Dooao, J?iiliira Sattetao Safes, Robeson's WIC Program Celebrating 10 Years The children of North Caro lina arc the state's greatest and must valuable resource. Yet each year children are horn to women with nutrition al deficiencies, resulting in prematurity. low birth weights and iron-deficiency anemias. Ten years ago the stale joined with ihe U.S. Depart ment of Agriculture in a program designed to meet the nutritional needs ol' women, infants and children. The Special Supplemental Food Program for Women. Infants and Children (WIC). a pre ventive measure guarding . against malnutrition and the problems associated with it. was begun in North Carolina. This month the Robeson County Health Department is celebrating the beginning of its ninth year of providing better nutrition to the mothers and children of the county through its own WJC pro gram. "The infant mortality rate is a little on the high side in this community, also the number oi women delivering prematurely, the number of low birth weight infants and the number of S1DS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) 'J deaths." said Lana Dial, nutrition section chief at the j Robeson Canity Health Da- I pertinent
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