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I Year (Outside N.C.) ^B Published each Thursday in Pembroke, N.C. volume 13 number 39 thursday, september 26,i?5 ZV per copy MISS NORfH CAROLINA TO SERVE AS MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES FOR FAIR PAGEANT Fayette ville's Joni Parker, the 198S Miss North Carolina, will serve as mistress of ceremonies for Robeson County's first fair queen pageant during opening night of the Robeson County Fair. The pageant is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30 at the fairgrounds on N.C. 41 in Lumberton. Admission is SI. Ms. Parker, who recently returned from competing in the Miss America contest in Atlantic Gty, N.J.. will also perform during the pageant, according to fair committee member Jack Johnson. Dur ing the Miss America contest, the 5-9 blue-eyed brunette sang "The Shadow of Your Smile." "We called her manager, talked to him and he set it up," Johnson said. "We're glad she's coming. It should be a real treat for Robeson County." Ms. Parker, 24, competed in the Miss North Carolina pageant as Miss Fayetteville, winning the crown June 30 in Raleigh and succeeding Pem broke State graduate Fran cesca Adler, who also won the Miss North Carolina title as Miss Fayetteville. According to Johnson, con testants are still being accept ed for the fair pageant. Contestants must be attend ing high school in Robeson County to be eligible. They will be judged in three categories; shorts, evening gown and talent. The pageant is open only to single girls. Discount Tickets To Billy Graham Film Now On Sale Advance discount tickets to the Billy Graham film, "Cry From The Mountain," to be shown at Lumberton's Cin ema II Theatre Oct. 18-24, are now being sold at Robeson County churhces or at the Christian Book Store at 2700 N. Elm St. in Lumberton. Churches which do not have discount tickets may pick them up for purchase by members at the Christian Book Store, whose phone number is 738-7193. Discout tickets for adults are S3, whereas adult tickets at the door will be $4. Tickets for children are $2 at all times. Deadline for purchasing discount tickets is Oct. IS. ??be??i il i^LET'S SAVE J THE PEMBROKE RAILROAD HI DEPOT! 11 Send Contributions To: Pembroke Historic Properties Commission P.O. Box 1075 Pembroke, N.C.28372 Three File Petitions To Run For LREMC Seats Three members of Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation have filled petit ions to run for seats on the LREMC board of directors. The three are Ward Clark Jr., Rt. 2, Box 102, Maxton; James Hester Hammonds, Rt. 10, Box 758, Lumberton; and Carl M. Branch, Rt. 2, Box 487, Lumberton. Clark will contest the Dis trict 1 seat now held by Bill James Brewington. District 1 includes the townships of Maxton, Alfordsville, Thomp son, Union and Rowland in Robeson County. Hammonds will run for District 5 seat now held by Ronald Hammonds. District 5 includes the townships of Lumber Bridge, Parkton, St. Pauls, East and West Howell sville, and Saddletree in Robeson County. Branch will contest the at-large seat now held by Lacy L. Cummings. Earlier this month, Brew ington, Ronald Hammonds, Cummings and Alton V. Dud ley were renominated for their board seats by the LREMC Nominating Committee. Dud ley represents District 6, the eastern half of Hoke County. He faces no opposition at this time. An election to fill the four seats on the 12-member board will be held Tuesday, Oct. 15, during the electric cooper ative's Annual Meeting of Members. The meeting will take place at Pembroke State University's Performing Arts Center. It begins at 7 p.m.. with registration starting at 6 p.m. During the annual meeting, additional nominations may be made from the floor. All candidates must live in the districts they would represent and meet other eligibility requirements. Directors of Lumbee River EMC are elected to three-year terms. Four seats come up for election each year. Lumbee River EMC pro vides electric power to nearly 24,000 homes and businesses in Robeson. Scotland. Hoke and Cumberland counties. Consumers who receive elect- * ric power from LREMC are members of the cooperative and have the right to vote at the annual meeting. HIGHLAND COMPETITIONS CAN BE SEEN AT ANNUAL FLORA MACDONALD HIGHLAND GAMES RED SPRINGS-When the Scottish Highlanders came to America they brought with them their athletic and danc ing customs. And whether you're of Scottish heritage or no you can enjoy these competitions that have been passed down through the years at the annual Flora Macdonald Highland Games b*Mtg nekl Sunday. October 5th and 6th. They are again being held on the Humphrey farm located four miles outside of Red Springs just off Highway 71 in Shannon. Watch for a free youth's ticket to this year's Highland Games which will be on neck ringers on bottles of Coca-cola in most supermarkets begin ning September 23. The ticket will be good for one admission for those 12 and under to this avent. Tickets purchased in advance are S4 each for adults, good for both days. They will be S5 at the gate. Tickets for those 6 to 18 purchased in advance are SI each, good for both days, and will be S2 at the gate. Children under sii are ad mitted free. There will be entertainment for the whole family. The gates will open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, and many events are also scheduled for Sunday beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will be arts and crafts de monstrations and sales along with concessions. One can also browse and shop at the Scottish Vendor booths for the best in woolens, jewelry and accessories as well as pur chase foods native to Scot land. Saturday you can watch the competitions in Highland dancing and athletic events native to Scotland including the tossing of the caber and the putting of the stone. There will be pipe band competition and individual competition in piping and drumming. Children's gitiue* -PUne held in the afternoon and Dr. Gib McLaughlin of Indiana. Pennsylvania and his sheep dogs will demonstrate their sheep herding ability twice that day. Opening ceremonies on Saturday will begin at 11:00 a.m. with music by Massed Pipe Bands. There will also be a re-enactment of a Revolu tionary War Battle and the military encampment site will be open for inspection during the day. More activities are planned for Sunday with booths and concessions open for pur chases, a demonstration of the athletic competitions. Dr. McLaughlin's sheep dog de monstration, and the Revolu tionary War Battle re-enact ment. It promises to be a weekend of fun for the entire family, so bring a picnic lunch and a folding chair and join in. The Flora Macdonald High land Games are an annual event sponsored by the non profit Flora Macdonald High land Games, Ltd. All events are open to the public and tickets may be purchased in advance from the Flora Mac donald Highland Games, P. O. Bo* 547, Red Springs, N.C. 28377. Wilmington Store Owner Will Speak At Robeson FGBMFI Dinner Meeting Sept. 28 Allen Matthews of Wil mington, owner of one store specializing in*country fur nishings and gifts and in management of seven others in dry cleaning, will be the speaker at the Saturday, Sept.* 28, dinner meeting of the Robeson County Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship Internati onal. * TIHt "tfiiitr meeting ttU begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Interstate 95 North in Lumberton. The program will follow at 7:30 p.m. Special music will be by Steve Surles of Lumberton. Everyone is invited without making reservations. The FGBMFI is an interracial, interdenominational organiza tion which considers itself an outreach arm of the church. It seeks to bring a greater measure of unity and spirit harmony in the body of Christ. Matthews is vice president of the Wilmington Chapter of FGBMFI. A native of Greensboro, he earned a B.A. degree in Sociology and Criminal Jus tice Administration from UNC-Wilmington. After college, he worked for two years as a social worker for the New Hanover County Departrtfces of Sei vices. He is presently the owner of Gingham Basket, a country furnishings and gift store, plus he is employed by Coastal Dry Cleaners in the management of seven stores. Matthews is married to Brenda Jones Matthews, also of Goldsboro. They are mem bers of the Heritage Baptist Church of Wilmington. Come and enjoy an evening of praise, singing, prayer, testimony and the Word. THOMAS ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY ^ i MHB / ? J.C. Thomas Councilman J.C. Thomas has announced his candidacy for election for a second term on the Pembroke Town Coun cil in the upcoming municipal election. He served on the Town Council 1973-1975, and is now concluding a two year appointment to the Town Cuncil 1983-1985. Thomas and his wife Portia operate Thomas Insurance Services, Inc. He has been in insurance for 17 years. Thomas made the following statement: "I have served on the town council for almost two years now. It is a very rewarding experience to be part of the growth and prosperity in our town and community. 1 have voted my convictions always keeping Pembroke and its citizens best interest upper most in my mind. 1 feel good about my voting record. The town's financial condition is in a very sound Jjwture. better than at any time in the town's history. "In my announcement two years ago 1 made a committ ment to more progressive government and to maintain a constant tax level by encour aging new business growth in Pembroke. 1 am delighted to see the growth in our business and residential sectors. "Some of the accomplish ments of our municipal gov ernment during the last two years are: (1) $667,000 Com munity Development Block Grant-Jones Street area; (2) $240,000 water well treatment plant; (3) $705,000- 201 sewer extension; (4) $100,000 new fire station. , "In the private sector: (1) Southern interiors; (2) TBS Office Complex; (3) Carquest Auto Parts Building; (4) Brewington Building; (5) Pern broke Manor-48 apartments 1 7 million dollar value; (6) Dial Shopping Center 1-2 million dollars value. "I'm glad to be a part of those accomplishments. I continue to believe in pro gressive government and am committed to Pembroke mo ving in a positive direction providing services to our citizens at a minimum cost. I want to continue to serve you. I sincerely solicit your continued support in my bid for election on Tuesday, Nov. 5." Thomas attended Pembro ke State University and has worked on his (CLU) Charter ed Life Underwriters Desig nation thru the American College Bryan Mauer, Penn sylvania. He is a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, currently hol ding the rank of (CW2) Chief Warrant Office, having serv ed 21 years. He is a member of the Pembroke Kiwanis, serving on the Board of Directors, a member of the Independent Insurance Agents Association, a mem ber ot the ProicssionaJ Inst ance Agents Association. He is a past president and vice president of the Robeson County Life Underwriters Association. He is the son of Levie and Flora Low cry Thomas of the Preston area, one of five children. Thomas is married to the former Porchia L. Lockiear. They have five children. They reside at 519 N. Jones St., having resided in Pembroke ?mre 1969. Pembroke Jaycees to Sponsor Auction The Pembroke Jaycees wil sponsor en Auction to be held ?t the Old Pembroke Fair ground^^Mi Setttrdny, Sep IMS be atoning *. 3 p.m. The suction will be conducted by Lloyd Meettos and Sons Realty and .Auction Co. (N.C. Auction MS8). Members of the Pembroke Jiyctei encourage people to donate item* for the Auction or to allow their taenia to ba auctioned for them. Proceada from the auction will he donated to the local ontdoor drama. "Strike at the WM." For thoae who have taeau to . donate or aell and need them picked up. call 521-9090. Say jrwi mi It k... THE CAEOUNA INDIAN VOICE ISN'T THIS A Utanttluj ^Day. THE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICE P.O. Box 1079 Phono 521-2826 PombroM, N.C. 28372 CI?II iwyhty LSOIMHajtm Stephanie D. Loddear Liu Millar ? - ?-?? * ? 1 ? ?'?? ???? I ???????i 1 ???? DARCUS 'N' DENVER: A Lumbee Novelette In Lumbee Idiomatic Expression By Lew Barton NOTE! A novel Is "a Be tic?I prose narrative of considerable length, typically havteg a pint that Is avoided Miangbla'ej'the characters" thereof, or therrhi. A aevel biw Is simply a short novel L.B. "What eh you young-uns a-giggiin' 'n' a-grinnin' ab out?" axed Mama one even ing at the wpper table, as she scowled at as. "People can't sit down to thefc vtttles in peace around here no mote for the likes of you two I" "It's not me a-cuttta' up, . Mama." giggled my silly sister, Darcus, poking hot pink longne oat at me on the sly. "Ik's a pestering me 'a' drap o' so mother-wit shoot you. neither cms of you!" repri manded Mama sternly, hot 1 i could Ml site won't rosily I mad. "Now. font how your I silly, heathen heads 'n' te s ax th' bless in*. It's yeer turn to say grace this time, Denver." "Mama, I have to say it all the time," 1 grumbled. "Why'nt you make Darcus say it, sometime?" "You better do what I told you, boy!" threatened Mama. I tucked down my head and done what I was told. 1 knowed I better. "Thank the Lord 'a' Mesa th' cook 'a' fill op th' ol' man's pocket book," I prayed V really meant it. But, "You better say grace V say it rtghtl" iH?aimli il Mil ma. rcKdini nv wav of IVJBIM * tvjvvsau^ *"J axin th' Messin'. I triad agate "God is great. Oad is good. Idtjmthank Him that little prayer don't ies%, rhyme. But I knowed I wouldn't get anywhere, trying "That's better," approved Mama. "Nobody wants to hear no home-made grace around here." "Pass the collards, Dar cus," I told my sister. "And then pass me a big hunk o' that biled fat-back." "Pass 'em to 'im. Darcus," commanded Mama. "He's the collard-eatingest young ua I ever seed." "That's 'cause you cook 'em so good. Mama," 1 com pti men ted. Aad I could "You two make haete, eatfai' your rash ins." com manded Mama. "You've got to toed the stock an' fetch la "?^ate Dmarer do that JoumThm!"*0 /J?* "Ad' -s vtm didn't rook nitfc thef/ You hurry up ?' *> '.. 1 what I told you, girl. A lessen you want me to warm up thpt back-end o* yourn with a pair o' bresh-brumal" Dare us grumbled a little more but obeyed. She didn't want no whlppin' with no brush-broom, not with her boy Mend coming to court tonight. John White Lodudya came early that night but not before Darcns had done aH her chores. He was all dihed-up, wearing his Sunday beet, and Darcus bed stripped, too, putting an her Sunday-go-to meeting clothes. "Mama," pouted Btttus. "you gooaa call bedtime on aa again ttmWKt" I ? mlE - UhS. "You better," warned Ma ma. "Her Daddy ain't lost no love on you nohow." "Yeah, I know," said John, ain't about to rile your hgsband. And that's the gU'a truth!" "Well," agreed Mama staffer. But I could see the Mama didn't Hke John White any toe good, either. Darcus was the only daughter they had. Aad 1 don't reckon they would'** wanted k Presi dent's eon coating to court Weir "last rose of summer," as they sailed her. But m* wail, I didn't give a Mame. att as long as he was atoe to her aad didn't get any wrong Ideas. After til. John White had afret^r sister, too. with her, that's what." "I'U have to study about that some," said John doubt fully. "1 reckon I could ask our mother." / "Ax *er, then," I insisted. "After all. she'd be right along with her own brother, t wouldn't she?" "I rfetakon. l'B try." "WeD. try hard. I don't sav anything againse you courtin' ay sister, do IT At Least, I haven't so far." "I'D try/' promised John. "It ought to be okay." "It est to be all right?" ' sneered 1. "Jest est to be? Boy. you're a sadum. you know that? Here you ait, a-courtin ay sister as-big as Ike. But when I want to court yese sister, why vou don't know whether that's o.k. or hat!" ? L ^ JIT1 who other room. D?bvcf ft ib here s-fussin' at John White." Mama came to the door, still wearing her pretty new apron, an' stood with *er hands on her hips. "The boy's right," said Mama. "It's tit-for-tat. You take my glove an* I'll take your hat." "Mama, you're taking ^ for this boy! gasped Darcus. "Yes, I am," declared Mama, "if his sister's too good to court my boy, then my girl's too good to court him I" Darcus was aghast at this tarn of events, hat there wasn't nothing she could say or do. Mama had spoke her "Yom*4 btttcr '' witn^d Well. John brought Dar leen, all right. But t'H have to wait until next week to teil you more about what happened. I want to any jhat ooe thing I in parting though: There won't no flies on that-there Mama o' mbiel Cewthw* Neat Weak UEMVbrS FOOTNOTE As 1 afore staked, they won't no flies on that Mama of onrn. When she affirmed, "Hits th-taMk an' tat-fhr- j tat," she was tnyie' down a pure-arnt Umhee cade & t $ coodnct. If yon can do sons- v thing, to ckj^Alao. if yen
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