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JB1 ^EM I' MM MA. ^ fl beitun January 18, 197.1 SUBSCRIPT/Obl RATES: "s* JvP^Tp^ I Year (In M.C.) j/0.00 i tSufcWE^ ^ Pembroke. N.C. volume 13 number 42 Thursday, October it, Did Virginia Dare Die In Robeson County? by Lew Barton Did Virginia Dare die in Robeson County, North Caro lina? A feature writer for the U.S. New* and World Report would like to know. And so, for that matter, would any other writer , the world over. For tho she is easily the most famous baby in American history, no further record of her following her birth and christening in 1S87 is extant. The daughter of Ananias and Eleanor Dare, and the granddaughter of John White, leader of the 1587 English colony which landed on Roanoke Island, North Carolina under the sponsor ship of Sir Walter Raleigh (who in turn was acting under the granted permission of Elizabeth 1), the baby was evidently removed with the rest of the colonists "fifty miles into the main(land)" shortly after her birth. (See Footnote 1.) Whether or not she was "the first child of English parentage born in America." as some historians claim, 1 know not and doubt much. (See Footnote 2). But that question is of no importance here. What is of significance, is that this was officially the case. And hers was the fu?t. birth In English-American history. It was from the Thirteen Original English Co lonies of North America that the present United States of America was eventually evol ved. I began researching that particular area of English American history in 1947, have been actively engaged i ever since, and I do have my own opinions, impressions and personal feelings about Virginia Dare, whom 1 call Nacoochee, the Little White Cub of the White Bear Clan. I didn't just pull that out of a hat, nor did I dream it tip. "Little" indicates that she was small in stature, even as an adult. (Which she almost certainly did become, if we are to give any credence to three widely separafed Indian traditions). Our people of the Lumbee were once called "The White Bear Clan" be cause of our association with Virginia Dare, whom we loved and revered and by whom we were led. Virginia Dare lived to be come a mature woman in our midst, then died rather sud denly of a fever which I now suspect of being scarlet fever. There is a story to the affect that her spirit still hovers over us in Robeson, in the form of a white bird of considerable size. Fred Brown wrote a story before 1951 which spoke of a burial site which was suppos edly the grave site of Virginia Dare in Robeson, but was so harrasscd by fellow news men that he finally retracted t _4he whole thinjfpciwnyTT a hoax. I personally wink he was just taking the easy way out. I never had the pleasure of meeting Virginia Dare, not in the flesh anyway, naturally. Nor do I know anyone who did. But I must say that all the impressions she left for our people, and others, were all good and positive ones. May her spirit continue to inspire and uplift us all. Lumbee and non-Lumbee, forever! In her honor, and as I understand her. I attempted to write several stanzas. She is the one American every American can afford to love completely-and completely without reservation. She was the first-born of this present nation. r NACOOCHEE Her eyes were blue, and in their depths. The fires of life burned bright. Tho slight of build, she stood erect. And reached her utmost height. A queen in home-spun fabric, she! She spoke and braves obeyed! She smiled and lighted up the place. Her subjects loved displayed. Her hair, as golden as the moon. She wore way down her back. It streamed behind her more than once As she repelled attack. The fiercest creatures of the loa/he to toiich het^* camp. They'd slink away when she appeared... To quarter dark and damp. Was she enchanted? Who can say? We bless the paths she took To bring much richer lives to those The whole world once forsook. MURDERS IN | ROBESON COUNTY Authorities continue to question a number of people, and pursue leads, as they attempt to solve the triple murder of three Rowland men, according to local news reports and law enforcement sources. The bodies of Donnie Lee Hunt, 28, Woodrow "Woo dy" Butler, 39, and Victor Hammonds, 24, all of Route 1. ??wland, were found last ednesday evening (October 9) in a car that had crashed into an embankment near the Lumber River in the approxi mate vicinity of the Deep Branch Community, approxi mately two miles from High way 74. All three had been shot to death. According to A1 Parnell. Chief of Detectives with the Robeson County Sheriff's De partment, "We've learned a lot but there's still a lot that we don't know. We have rto motives or suspects but we haven't eliminated anyone." The three murders are among a rash of killings reported locally, including the stabbing death of Ozmer Lee Oxendine, 53. Vardell Lock lear, 32, has been charged with first degree murder in his death. Oxendine was buried yesterday in funeral services at Harpers Ferry Baptist Church. According to local reports. Oxendine. a teacher for twenty years at Union Chapel Elementary School, was struck in the throat by a knife wielded bv Locklear at the residence and business of mechanic Bill Oxendine, one half mile south of Old Baker Road in Maxton. Oxendine died near Pembroke while being transported there seeking medical attention. Leaf Quotas A/I Go Up In Smoke RALEIGH ? In past years, there was no doubt that tobacco farmers and allotment holders would vote to keep the federal tobacco program, but this year, farmers say the program m^ht not get the reqired two-thirds 'tea" vote. Tobacco fartmaad alknwnt holders in five sMiri wdLjete in January on whHKi te lofitta the federal program of production controlonAplce guarantees i r l * tlrtAogram is voted down, ' * / 4 therccwoald be no more limits as to % Mm jFf'mm luiild grow tobacco or how J#! | ?neh could be planted and no more jy/f jflwice supports When he receives his ballot. QHKk- William Powell of Apex says be r W W doesn't know how hell vote. His first crop was in 1939. the one year when quotas were voted out, and he r nearly went broke. "1 guarantee you I said that year that 111 never vote againet allot * ? ^ ? ments," Powell said. "That's gonna be a hard question. The farther himself doesn't know what he's gonna do." This year, farmers are struggling with lower prices, a dwindling quota and a 25-cent-per-pound assessment that threatens to rise to 40 cents if legislation to reform the program is not in place by New Year's Day. T. Carlton Blalock. executive vice president of the Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina, spoke for his farmer members when he said of the upcoming vote: "I think it will depend entirely on What happens to the program between now and January.' "As long as they allow the landlord (allotmSM Mder) to vote, it'll be voted in." said fake County fanner Omer PerrA "If they allow the operator'it'll be a a?ew a ,i , h T * amemi story r "... t LREMC HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING: NEW BOARD MEMBERS ANNOUNCED Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Mem bers on Tuesday. October 15. at Pembroke State Univers ity's Performing Arts Center. The Annual Meeting open ed with registration of mem bers at 6 p.m. The business session also included reports by the President of the Board of Directors and the General Manager. During the meet ing. members voted on candi dates for four seats on the board. There was entertain ment and a question-and answer session for members also on the agenda. Incumbent candidates Lacy Cummings, Alton Dudley and Ronald Hammonds retained their seats on the board while Ward Clark replaced Bill James Brewington as board member. Cummings. the at-large candidate received 526 votes. He was opposed by Carl Branch who received 49 votes and Steve Strickland was nominated from the floor. Strickland received 119 votes. In District 1 Ward Clark, Jr. received 413 votes to incum >ant Brewington's 280. In District 5, Ronald Hammonds overcame a (challenge by James H. Hammonds, 382 to 309. In District 6, Alton Dudley received 689 votes. He was unopposed. The following officers for the year were elected by the board of directors. J.W. Hunt president; Bradford Oxen dine. vice president; Timothy Strickland, secretary; and Al ton Dudley, treasurer. Lumbee River EMC is a rural electric cooperative pro \ iding electric power to nearly 24.000 homes and businesses in Robeson. Hoke, Scotland, and Cumberland counties. Shown is Crystal Bo wen, daughter of LREMC consum ers Rev. and Mrs. Buck Bow en. Crystal was chosen to draw tickets for prizes given away at the end of each annual meeting. [ Photo by Jerry Spiveyl Area Comments About Billy Graham's New Film l-arr> Zanders |Wcs f arker| ' injured in a kayak accident In the wilds of Alaska recovering in the rustic cabin of a deserted mining camp in a scene from World Wide Pic tures' CRY FROM THE MOUNTAIN. Photo by Daniel L. Quick. The film has been describ ed by those who saw it at the preview showing as "excel lent," "superb." "great," "Beautiful," and with many other superlatives. The movie's title is "Cry From The Mountain," pro duced by World Wide Pic tures, which is a subsidiary of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Organization. It opens a week's run Friday. Oct. 18, at Lumber ton's Cinema II Theatre with showings on weekdays at 7 and 9:05 p.m. and on Satur day and Sunday at 2:30. 4:35, 7, and 9:05 p.m. Tickets are 54 and S2 for adults and childr^l. respectively. World Wide Pictures sum marizes the film as fellows: "Majestic scenery, a life threatening accident, an old hermit and encounters with wild animals combine to make this a spell-binding film." It is a story of an Alaskan family, about to split up. being brought together through God's ministry. Almost 400 people saw the special preview showing in Lumberton Sept. 13, and each was asked to write out com ments on the movie. Here are a few of them: Joyce Vereen, Lumberton - "Excellent! I feel sure this film will help many to find a meaningful relationship with God that they have not known & will lead many persons to Christ! 1 wish everyone could see it. I should bless our community." Ron Anderson. Pembroke "Well done! 1 really appreci ated humor, the refrain from overpreaching-and especially the prayer scene with the boy." Robert Mangum, Prospect "Superb I Especially did I appreciate the Billy Graham invitation (on the screen) at the conclusion. It w31 speak to families." \ Gail Hester, Bladenboro-- m "This was a great film. My prayers are that more films like this will be made, and the people of Christ will support these films so we can get rid of fthms' (hat Ate ntrr lit tor people to watch." Carol Brooks, St. Pauls "PraiseGod! It was beautiful. It definitaly addresses a need ed area. The script, photo graphy, music and actors were super. The love of God and the Spirit of God definite ly come through." Jerry McNeill. Shannon--"I really enjoyed it. I feel that it is really on target concerning the lives of many couples here in Robeson County and the surrounding counties." Ann Greene, Orrum "Bravo! A clear, refreshming film. Family oriented. A blessed message from God about love and family, unity and friendship." Jean Andrews. Fairmont "The movie points out that when adverse situations arise in our lives we are fortunate to meet and associate with wit nessing Christians. When Jesus becomes real to us, we do have hope." Sonny Rogerson, Rowland "A very good evangelistic film-great for reconstructing families. I will promote the film in our community." Vickey Wilkins. Red Springs--"The movie was very good. I would highly recommend it to my fellow church members and to the public. I think it will reach the troubled family." Cara Lockhart. Conway, S.C.--"I believe that Billy Graham has been a great Christian leader throughout the world, and the film will have a very positive effect in leading a family to Christ." Rev. Robert Hensely also saw the film before leaving his post as superintendent of missions at the Robeson Bap tist Association to take a Fo'rfcign Mission Board post in the Republic of Panama. He wrote these comment!! "Ex cellent! I will be glad to promote this film in Panama both in Spanish and in English." Say you read II In ??? C | THE CAROLINA TNt>IAN VOICE rtlfCMOUNA X | To substribe moian voice I I " Call 521-2826 . . . 1 '? ^ 1 '. k Health Career Awareness Project Begins Nev TONY JONES, 1985 Pre-Med GRADUATE OF PEMBROKE STATE UNIVERSITY TELL ING ABOUT HIS EXPER IENCES AS A FORMER H-CAP AND COLLEGE STUDENT WITH SENIORS AT WEST ROBESON HIGH SCHOOL. The Health Career Aware ness Project (H-CAP) of the mfinhH Cbu nry U^Jrp tJk Education recently began twP 1985-86 school year. Si* gen eral information sessions were held in the county high schools. These sessions were conducted by Ms. Bonita Bullard. the Counselor/Coor dinator for the program in coordination with the high school Guidance Counselors (Ms. Joanne Lowerv-Magnol ia. Mrs. Harriet M. Jackson West Robeson. Mrs. Janice Hunt-South Robeson. Mrs. Brenda Larke-Orrum, Mr. Walter Jackson-Parkton and Mr. Roger Herring-Little field). During these sessions stu dents were informed of the many activities and sessions offered by the program. Stu dents heard from their fellow classmates who participated in Ihe summer program. Each summer participant shared with the group how the program benefited them. Dur ing each sessions students were able to meet a health professional who grew up in Robeson County and was educated in the county school system.. During the sessions students met and heard from the following professionals: Debbie Chavis-Registered Physical Therapist, 1 estie SandefWIT*g?sfcfJlc -Hkk V, macfet. Dr. J.C. lorklear internal Medicine, Peggy St rickland-Registered Physical Therapist, Tony J ones-1985 PS I J Pre-Med Graduate and 1985 Medical Education De velopmental Program Partici pant. UNC-Chapel Hill. After each presentation students were given the op portunity to enroll in the Health Career Awareness Project. The high school seniors are each given the opportunity through the H-CAP program to learn about all the possible health fields available. Through their participation with the program the students will have the opportunity to 'Sssit different university caiti puses such as. East Carolina. Wake Forest and the Univer sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and learn about the different health career programs available at each that will best meet their needs. The Health Career Aware ness Project will be guiding all county high school seniors toward health professions through the 1985-86 academic year. JSWWsas; ? >.v jk; m a trKilw bv?h die nTi'iiiidTT, jjfr .* W -Y
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