Published each Thursday since January 18,1973 I
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Robeson County
Pembroke, NC . , . ..
"Building communicative bridges in a tn-racial setting1
LOCAL LUMBEE IS
PRO WRESTLING STAR
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What appear* to be a new flm for the Lumbees is the
blight new rising star of the North American Wrestling
Associaiton, Chris "War Eagle" Chavis. War Eagle, as
he ia known to his wrestling fans, reportedly is the first
Lmnbee to be a professional wrestler. Chris, as he is
known to his Robeson County Indian friends, is originally
from Pembroke, North Caoriina. Born in Robeson County.
Chris was primarily raised in the Hampton, Virginia area.
Chris' love of the outdoor* and sports has made him an
outstanding athlete.
hi Virginia, he excelled in high school both athletically
and academically. Chris was voted "Most Valuable
Lineman" while playing football, won shotnut and discus
titles in track, and wrestled on the state championship
team. Chris was voted "Best Athlete" in 1976 and was a
major factor in his school winning the AAA division
championships in football, track ft field and wrestling.
Bethel High School in Hampton was voted by the state to
have the best athletic program in Virginia. Hie award that
Chris and his team mates worked hard to win is still
proudly displayed in the school's showcase.
Chris' abilities didn't stop on the playing field. During
his Junior and Senior years, Chris was voted "Best
Student" by his classmates, and was honored nationally
in "Who's Who Among American High School
Students." He participated in the military ROTC program
during his final three years in school, and achieved the
rank of Cadet Commander.
Chris was offered several scholarships, but chose to
attend James Madison College in Virginia. He felt this
school near his home offered the athletic and academic
programs he wished to pursue. He also knew the
Washington Redskins football team scouted this school
regularly for new recruits. Washington's loss almost
became Miami's gain when the Dolphins offered Chris a
contract as a free agent. Chris refused the offer because
he was involved with a health and fitness program
working with young people. He felt he was needed more
to help people in this field rather than on the football
field.
Two yean ago, Chris' interest turned to his love of
wrestling. He was introduced to Champion "Nature
Boy" Buddy Rogers. Buddy encouraged Chris to enter
the world of professional wrestling. Training under Larry
Sharpe in his monster factory, he learned the professional
of the sport. Buddy then introduced him to George
Scott, former wrestling star and now promoter with the
N.A.W.A. George and Buddy have worked closely with
Chris and fed that they have discovered one of the
outstanding stars of the future.
While growing up, Chris often visited in the greater
IW>b?ute area where his paternal grandparents lived on
a tobacco farm. The son of Stoney and Patricia Jacobs
Chavis, Chris always loved the rough and tumble lifestyle
experienced by young boys in rural Robeson County.
War Eagie recently stated that he has two major goals.
The first is to become the N.A.W.A. Heavyweight
Champion and the second is to display his wrestling
talents before his hometown fans in Robeson County.
Chris, along with the other stars of N. A.W.A. can be
seen Saturdays at noon on WB7W- Channel 13, in
Florence, South Carolina. In addition, N.A.W.A.
wrestling is scheduled in both Florence and Bennettes
vilie, South Carolina in the near future. Watch Channel 13
for details. When Chris and the other N. A.W. A. stare in
the area, it is an evening well spent to go see a superb
Lumbee in action.
Chris' knowledge of the ring and outstanding physique
is a real threat to anyone brave enough to enter the
squared circle. Hie warning from Chris is "Don't get me
mad, you don't want to see this Indian on the Warpath."
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LOOKING BACK
IN HISTORY
The houaa thoum above it the Andrew Strong Cabin
depicted m the 190$ adMon of Mary C.. Normant't
L0WR1E HISTORY, toga lt?. h ia the houaa where
Bamako* aaaaaimatad Boat Strong, Andrtw't brotkar, and
? ?Mmfrar of tka Hanry Barry Lowrie Band. %
Tka cabin it probably ft faat aetata, with only ttoo
doora, oppoaite aaek other with many email paapa. There
ia a kavm adi-plate, amd ? mud-and-abek chimney, the
Ioarer part of which ia protaetd by the overhanging roof.
The opper part ia fallen off for the tame raaeon that yon
can tea one of l/U pole raftara neat to where the upper
chimney uaad to be, and for the tame reaton that a couple
of tko two-footrlong shakes an loon, and for tke tame
reason that com u prou**# up to tke front door.
At of 1909 no ?m has Uvod m this koutt for four or fin
poor*. Tkt roof "shakes" at tko ridgs of tke roof an
arranged m a "turkey tail" to protect against tke
prtvaikng winds. Wkan tkt storm blows against tkt back
of tko taring toil tko water cannot got into tkt roof at
oanlg. Tkt door, wkick had a leather-flap for a cat-door,
it now mining, Tko pillars an of keartwood. A board is
nailed between each log to hoop tko wind oat The logs
on probably mud and meti ckinked Tkt logs ore
saddle-nicked at tke corners.
Lucas Appointed To Assistant
Loan Officer At SNB
Lumberton-Jack Lucas has been
appointed to assistant loan officer at
Southern National Bank in Lumber
ton. City Executive Rod Bullard has
announced.
Lucas, who joined SNB in 1988,
serves as branch manager for the
Roberts Avenue Branch.
A native of Pembroke, Lucas
graduated from Utah's Brigham
Young University with a Bachelor of
Aits degree in public relations and a
Master of Business Administration
degree, with a concentration in
finance and banking.
Active in his community, Lucas
serves with the lion's Club, Home
Builders Association, and Kiwanis
Club.
Lucas, and his wife. Susan, have
one child; Evelyn Rebecca. He is the
son of James and Geneva Lucas of
Pembroke.
PEMBROKE KIWANIS
REPORT
Program Chairman Bill Oxendine
presented Dr. Sandra Locklear,
Optometrist, a member of the
Pembroke Optemetric Eye Clinic
located on the Union Chapel Road in
Pembroke. Dr. Locklear graduated
from Pembroke State University
and the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry and is now engaged in the
professional service of eye care.
"Problems of near and far sight
edness with corrections, diagnosis
for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes as
it affects eye care, are all part of the
Eye Doctor's services to her patients.
Cataracts are a clouding of the lenses
affecting older people generally. The
effects of the aging process can lead
to blindness, if left undetected and
not treated. Cataracts usually affect
both eyes and in most cases a blurred
hasy vision results. There is no
proven way to prevent cataracts. And
the eventual treatment is surgery
and the Doctor refers patient to
an eye surgeon, an ophthalmologist
for correction. The lens of the eye is
removed and a new one is inserted, a
tiny plastic lens replaces the eye
lens.
"Diabetes effects the focusing
power of the eyes. Along with
cataracts, retinal problems, bleeding
and types of glaucoma. There is
deterioration of the small blood
vessels that nourishes the retina.
'' Claucoma is a disease that can
cause blindness. Pressure in the eye
buikls up and damages the nerve
leading to the eye. Pressure is kept
down by medication. And a regular
check up is needed. Glaucoma with
diabetic patients needs daily care as
care is needed for alcohol and drug
patients with eye problems." Dr.
Loddear answered many questions
- fql^>wmghOT_ presentation.
A thank you note was read by
President Sutton from the PSU
library for the Kiwanis contribution
for the Hearth Memorial.
Members of the West End Kiwanis
Club were visitors at the Tuesday
night meeting held at the Town and
Country Restaurant
Presiding-Ron Sutton; Invocation
Clay Maynor; Song Leader-Ray
Lowry; Reporter-Ken Johnson.
Willie R. Harris Memorial
Golf Tournament Scheduled
Riverside Golf Course has sched
uled the Willie R. Harris, Sr.
Memorial Golf Tournament for Sat
urday, July 28.
This becomes the second year the
Pembroke course has held the
Captain's Choice tournament in
memory of the late Mr. Harris who
course located outside Pembroke.
Golf course manager Arnold Lock
lear reports that the deadline for
paying entry fee for the tournament
is Friday, July 27 at 6 p.m.
Prises will be awarded to winners
on every hole. For further informa
tion, call Arnold Locklear, Riverside
Golf Course at 919-S218433.
Harry Reed
Acquires
Bob's Mobile
Homes
Effective My 1, 1990 Harry Reed
of Route 5 Box A37, Lumberton, NC
purchased Bob'* Mobile Home*,
which operated at 3601 Elizabeth
town Rd. Lumberton, NC. Mr. Reed
ha* been operating the basinet* a*
the general manager for lxh year*.
Mr. Reed ha* 30 year* retail
experience in the housing industry.
The new busmett will operate at it*
present location under the nam* of
Harry Reed Home*.
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Oxandino Lowria. Ska imi married to Stava, tha brothar
of Hanry Barry Lowria from 1863 until 1874.
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