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"Building communicative bridges in a trifacial setting"
Robeson County
Cummings honored for wisdom & guidance
to hunting clubs
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MR NEWTON CUM MINOS
On September 1 Mr. Newton Cumraings waa
presented a plaque for his 36 year membership in the
Robeson and Juniper Hunting Clubs. Presenting the
sward to Mr. Cummings were Mr. Vehon Deese, Mr.
Herbert Lowery, Mr. Herbert Lowery, Jr. and Mr. James
Loddear.
& was fitting that these men presented the award to
Mr. Cumminga because they are not only his friends, but
his "hunting buddies" as well. Mr. Cummmgs is like a
" daddy/gianddaddy" to his fellow huntore; not because
he is 86 years of age, but because of the wisdom, words of
inspiration, and direction he has given them over the
years on everything from how to dress a deer to clues to
look for to tell if deer are in the area.
hunter. His first hunting weapons were a tap stick, which
?u tnrown line a a pear, and later a joo-vimber (sling
shot). His first rifle was a 22 and his first shotgun was a
Browning 12 gauge.
Mr. Cummings has hunted birds, rabbits, possum, and
deer and has passed the hunting traddon down to his sons
and grandsons. He readily admits that his favorite spot
while hunting is on a deer stand in the trees. He is one of
the original members of the Juniper Hunting Club and he
has served as assistant manager of the Robeson Club. He
has been hunting for 77 years and when asked how he Mt
on receiving the service award from his hunting dub, Mr.
Cummings said it made him feel, "mighty happy." The
plaque now rests on the wall in his sitting room where he
can easily see it
"We thank 'Mr. Newton' for his wisdom and guidance
shown us over the years. He was there showing us how to
dress and clean deer. He was there in the wee hours of a
bitter cold morning, telling us that the rest of the
members will come, 'let's just wait for them.' He was
there when a hunter had not shot a deer all season and he
told us, 'your chance will come; just be patient' He was
there when a member could not pay his dues and he
would say, 'give him a little more time boys, give him a
little more time.' "Mr. Newton" was always there?
counseling and teaching and we are better own because
of it
we cannot tell all the wonderful things this man has
done and haa taught us, but we just wanted to take a
brief moment to say, "thank you for being there. You
gave the greatest gift of all. You gave your timet"
To Mr. Newton Cummings we dedicate this quote from
Henry Fielding:
'Tke dusky night rides, down the sky,
And ushers m the morn;
The hound* all join m glorious erg,
The kunttman ruitei hit gun;
And a hunting we uM go.' "
Upcoming Events
VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE SUPPORTERS TO MEET
The Very Special People Supportera of Hobeeon
County 1 parents or concerned citizens at mentally and/ or
physically handicapped children) will meet on Sunday.
September 16. 1991-8 p.m.-Baptist House acmes from
Pembroke State University, Pembroke. Interested
persona are encouraged to attend.
STRIKE AT THE WIND PRESENTS
GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
The outdoor drama "Strike at the Wind" will present
a Gospel Muaic Festival on Friday. September 20, from 7
p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Adolph Dial Amphitheater
located on the grounds of the N.C. Indian Cultural Center.
Tickets an $4 per person. Featured groups will be the
Scott Sbtera, the Fierce Family, the D A L Singers and
the Prospect Community Men. For morem information
tickets, please call 919-621-3112.
HOMEMADE CRAFTS
Homemade crafts will be exhibited during the
Robeson County Fair to be held September 30 through
October 6. For more information, please call 871- 3278.
BOOTH SPACE
All organizations and businesses interested in
securing booth space far the Robeson County Fair to be
Aeld from September 30 through October 6 should contact
Hubert Ballard at 9*9-678-8217 or Bruce Jobs at 919
^39 1010.
COMMITTEE TO ELECT ESSIE JONES TO
PEMBROKE TOWN COUNCIL TO SPONSOR SING
Ae Committee to Elect Essie Jones to the Pembroke
Town Council will sponsor a gospel sing on Saturday.
September 21 at 2 p.m. As gospel sing will be held at the
Colony Plana in Pembroke (Hill's Fbod Store). The gospel
sing will feature the Tylers, the fVeemans and others.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS
NEED YOUR HELP
The Southeastern Family Violence Center (8FVC)
needs earing Indriduala to volunteer as crisis line
workers, office assistants, client advocates, and child ears
providers. SFVC wfll hold a Volunteer Training Session on
Saturday. October 19.1991 at the Robeson County Public
Ubraiy from 9 a.m. until S p.m. For more information,
please call 789-9822 In Rabaean County or 277- 7690 in
ftf"4l?nd County.
BOWLING LEAGUE TO BE FORMED IN PEMBROKE
Anyone interested in Joining a local bowling league is
urged to contact Raymond Cummin gs at Pwn broke State
Uaifonhy. 821-4214. Eat. 876.
SL\ CfRKJiFSCHKDULED A TDEEP BRANCH
The Deep Branch Baptist Church singing originally
scheduled for 7 p.m. oa October 6 haa been rescheduled
for t p.*. duo to homecoming aorrieaa that day. The
public is cordially invited to attend tboaa activities.
REVIVAL PLANNED A JUT OLIVE CHURCH
Revival aarvieaa bogin Tuesday, September 17 at the
Mount Olive ftateeoatal HoMaaaa Churrh of Wmbnohs.
The Be*, aad Mm. DoyjajQadbairy fromNorraaa.
haM nightly at 7JO p.m. duriag the weak with the
aoaaludtag aarvieaa aa Sunday. Saptombar 22. at A p.m
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RADfi'STATION WYRU IN RED SPRINGS TO
BROADCAST PEMBROKE DAY
Radio Station WYRU in Red Springs, 1160 on the A
m dial, will broadcast "live" the second annual
j"Pembroke Day" which will be October 2 bom 10 sum.
Wntil 1:30 p.m. at the Pembroke State University Lowry
Bell Tower quadrangle area.
I This "Tbwn and Gown" event is co-sponsored by the
Town ad Pembroke and PSU.
Many activities are planned, including an extensive
j"Health Fair." Pembroke merchants are invited to
display their wares.
' Bobby Griffin, economic developer with the Lumbee
[Regional Development Association which the station,
(station, says WYRU "definitely is looking wing a part
being a part of this special day."
The station, which is managed by Herbie Oxendine,
plans to have two announces at PSU throughout the 3Vi
hours of the "ftmbroke Day" observance. They will be
describing what wfll be taking place plus interviewing
special guests.
Griffin, who graduated from PSU in '77 with a
Bachelor's degree in business, says he is looking forward
to the broadcast as a wy of "helping the school" sad also
as a public relations gesture by the station. "All will
benefit from it," he says.
LRDA purchased WYRU in 1987. Hie station
emphasises local programming and gospel music.
"Our broadcasts are well received in Fayette vilie and
also three miles this side of Dunn. We are also received
on the other side of Rockingham, and well in
Uimberton," said Griffin. "We believe broadcasting
'Pembroke Day* wiD help to promote our radio stations as'
well as the event"
For more information about "Pembroke Day,"
telephone 881-4214. Est 228.
? e ^ i H;
students from psvs upward bound
frogram attend math* science centers
Six month* from P8lTa 18th annual summer
"Upward Bound" program this year attended mathe
matics and sdanees cantors at Florida and AIM
University in Tallaaare, FL and Wastern Carolina at
Cullowhe#. A seventh student did animal sdence
research at North Carolina A * T University.
Studentp who attended Florida AIM were: Dawn
Lowry and Stacey Oxsndine of Pumell Swott High and
Tlunmy McEachin and Dolores MUler of South Robeson.
All are seniors.
Lowry la the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dooaid Lowry of
jPembrotaa, Ossndlaa ia the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
{jimmy Doses of Ihnahroha. McEachin ia the daughter of
Gemldine McEaahin of Marion. Miller ia the daughter of
Mr. and Mn. Floyd MUler of Rowland
Students attealad at Waaten Carolina University were
Kris Barton and Conriaece LocMear. both seniors at
PumeU Swott High.
Barton la the daughter M Mr. and Mm. Oian Barton of
fSmbraha. U dinar ia Iha daughter of Mr. and Mm.
James Loddaer of Narhroha.
Cassandra fbnith west to North Carolina AST
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Unlvorajtyleraia noaha la animal irieen wiaarch. She ia
Iha granddaughtor af Mm. Baemhr 1 Chgmhaia of
Noefiroha. flmbh. too. ia a aeaiar at Pureed Bwari High.
Looking for relatives of
Ormer Leslie Locklear!
Orroer Leslie Loddear waa a famous movie star and a
Hollywood playboy from 1918 until 1920.
Loddear was billed in Hollywood aa "the bravest of the
brave." He became a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Service.
While flying a Curtias Jenny he began an aerial wing
walking act and toured the United States and Canada
while playing state fairs. It is reported that Loddear was
earning up to $8,000 a day with his act
In 1918 Loddear was hired by Universal Pictures under
the direction of Cecil B. DeMOles to star in "Hie Great
Air Robbery." He was the leading man and did his own
stunts. During the filming of the movie Lockiear met and
began a romantic fling with actress Viola Dana. Hie
courtship was the front page news for months in
Hollywood.
In November, 1919 Loddear drove ear #16 at the Ascot
Park Speedway in Lea Angeles for the president of
Chevrolet Motor Company. This was the most
talked-about race of its time.
Because of the success of "The Great Air Robbery
Locklear was hired to appear and be the leading man in
'"n?e Skywavman." This would be another movie where
he starred as an airplane pilot During the filming of a
stunt scene in this movie, Loekiear crashed his plane on
August 2, 1920, and was killed.
LocWear's sister. Anita Mae Locklear, attempted to
continue his air act but no records are avafiidsle to
determine whether she carried on the show.
Locklear was born October 28, 1891 in Greenville.
Hopkins County, Texas to James and Odessa Locklear.
Onner Loddear had nine brothers and sisters.' Ibey were:
Evelyn: Osman; Nonnie; Ola; James, Jr.; Threes; Gussie;
Mary Helen and Anita Mae.
If anyone has any information concerning this family or
family members, please send it to Tke Caroling Mia*
Votes, Post Office Box 1075, Pembroke. NC 28372. It is
believed that Onner Locklear has a Robeson County
connection. \
Second "Pembroke Day" to be held Oct 2 at PSU
The second annual "Pembroke Day" will be held
Wednesday, Oct 2, at Pembroke State University.
A committee planning the event met recently outlining
tentative plans for the festivities, which will be from 10
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The public is invited free of charge.
The purpose of "Pembroke Day" is to build even closer
camaraderie between PSU and the Town of Pembroke,
which are co-sponsors of the event.
Arts and crafts, an elaborate health fair, quilt making
and other activities by Lumbee senior eitixens, musical
productions, sculpture and activities by PSU students will
be among the attractions. Town of Pembroke businesses
will be invited to put on displays of their products.
Traditional Indian dances are also planned.
The Army ROTC unit at PSU plans to invite the 18th
Airberm Army Qtanis from Ft Bragg to perform plus
than will be muemlt renditions by the PSU band, chorus
and "Singers and Swingers" among the entertainment.
Other musical programs are in the works.
The first "Pembroke Day" at PSU was held August 25,
1990. "and wis ? big success in every way," slid Dr.
Junes B. Chavia. PSU vice chancellor for student affairs
who chaired the recent planning meeting.
Ron Brow*, representing Pates Supply of Pembroke
and the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce, regimented at
the meeting: "I heard a whole let of positive comments
about the first 'fanbroke Day.' It was well received. The
merchants who took part want tn come back, and others
want to Join them. I believe we will have aa many
merchants as before or more."
Whereas the first "Pembroke Day" was held in the
spring, the thinking of the committee in scheduling this
one for the fall is that the PSU student body is beginning
ha academic year rather than concluding it In this way,
the students will be here all year to benefit from the
rapport erf the occasion. The weather is also very nice in
October, said one committee member.
Chancellor Joseph Onendine joined the committee
members for a few moments to wish them well, saying:
'"Pembroke 1)1/ was a highlight of 1990. Because of
delaying it a few months until October, we ought to have a
doubly good one this year. The feeling is that it will be
more ideal in the autumn. It is exciting for me to think
about an occasion such as this for the University and the
community. It is one of our high priority items."
Plans are again to broadcast the entire event ttve tor
Members of the committee meeting were: Kay
Brewtagton, president of the PSU Native American
Student Organisation; Ron Brown, Pates Supply Co. and
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce; Dr. James B. Chsvis,
PSU vice chancellor for student affairs; Greg Cummings,
IjimhM Rmritml Dpvi>lnmi?nt Asan. (LHDA): McDuffie
Cummings, fbm broke Town Manager, MSGT/E-8 Clifton
Frank, Jr., P8U Army ROTC; Janice Goobby, LRDA
Energy Office; Diane Jones, PSU director of student
activities; Essie Jones, Pembroke Town Council; Dr. Stan
Kniek. director of PSlTs Native American Resource
Centers Bernie Locklear, director of the PSU Physical
Plant; Rev. Jerry Lowry, PSU Board of Trustees; Dr.
Robert Rem in e, chairman of the PSU Music Department;
Eva Sampson, PSU nurse supervisor, Lisa Silver, vice
president of the P8U Native American Student
Organisation; and Gene Warier, PSU public information
director. Paul Van Zandt. chairman af the PSU Art
Department, is a member at the committee, but waa
unable to attend.
?"INDIAN STORYTELLER***
LARRY RICHARD, of the Chitimacha Nation of Louisiana, is a
traditional heritage artist and legend-keeper. His performance is especially
designed for public school students, but will also be entertaining and
educational for the genera] public. Everyone is invited! Free admission.
16 September '91. 10:00 A.M.. Glvcns Performing Arts Center
?**TRADITIONAI. F1.I1TE PERFORMANCE***
ARNOLD RICHARDSON, or the Haliwa-Saponi Nation,
master sculptor, flute-maker, and traditional musician, will be playing
traditional courting flute, and talking about the history and legends which
surround this fascinating instrument. Everyone is invited! Free admission.
17 September *91. 2:00 P.M.. Native American Resource Center. Old Main.
?**N.A.S.O. POWWOW'"
Native American Dancing, Drumming, and Singing. Traditional food
and trader booths open at 4:00 P.M. Grand Entry at 6:00 P.M.
Host Drum: YOUNG SOCIETY
Head Dancers: CHRIS RICHARDSON & LISA SILVER
Master of Ceremonies: RAY LITTLETURTLE
Also Scheduled to Appear: Dancers from P.S.U., Robeson County, Clinton,
Fayetteville, Hollistcr, Bolton, and Greensboro; plus Guest Drums SPIRIT
SINGERS and WHITE TAIL DRUM. Public welcome. Free admission.
17 September '91. Bell Tawer Quadrangle, nest to Old Main.
(If It rains, we'll powwow at the Performing Arts Center!)