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Frances Cummings files for NC House
France* M. Gumming*
lumberton, AC-Frances McArthur Cummings filed
February 10th to seek election for the North Carolina
House of Representatives-District 87 in the May 5, 1992
Democratic Primary.
Ms. Cummings said, "I am running for the people.
People are hurting and I want to be an engineer of
positive change. My goal is to hglp restore and rebuild a
sound government that is reponsible to all the people."
She continued. "Good government is the essence of
hardworking, dedicated, intelligent, and caring leaden,
and it tahes strong visionary, committed leadership
working with good government to properly address the
critical issues faced by so many people. I have accepted
the challenge to improve the living and working
conditions for people by offering myself as a public
servant"
Ms. Cummings is a life-long resident of Robeson
County, a member of the Hilly Branch Baptist Chruch
and lives in Lumberton. She is employed by the Public
Schools of Robeson County as Assistant Director,
Vocational Education. She holds a B.S. Degree from
Livingstone College, a Master's from North Carolina
Central University and UNC- Greensboro.
Ms. Cummings is an active member of several local and
associations, including the American Vocational
Association, NCVA; NC Council of Local Directors; the
Robeson County and District 16 Black Caucuses; the
Robeson County Democratic Party; and the Eastern
Women's Program Council.
Ms. Cummings was recently graduated from the NC
Institute of Political Leadership as a Fellow. She serves on
the Board of Directors Lumber River Private
Industry Council and the NC Sicence and Math Steering
Committee.
Ms. Cummings released the following statement: "I
am seeking the NC House seat using as my platform:
upgrading educational experiences; increased job oppor
tunities and economic security; improved health care and
prenatal services ; reducing crime, violence and drugs.
"The people at District 87 can be assured of
representation of integrity and competence. I will work to
see that all children are educated; that people are on jobs
and off the streets and that they are safe in their own
homes, I want to see taxpayers' dollars spent wisely.
Taxpayers deserve a strong economic base and peace of
mind that somebody cares. I cafe about the suffering
people ot -nor sute and those whef wish
progressively in the future.
"My vision is firm, my mission and leadership are
positive and progressive, and I feel that I hold the 'Key to
Progress.' "
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House Candidate Sutton resigns as
party chair
Attorney Ronnie Sutton of the lew firm Locldear, Jacobs
and ffcitton of Pembroke, officially resigned from his
position as Chairman, Robeson County Democratic Party
on Thursday evening, February 0, 1992 at a regular
meeting of the Democratic Party Executive Committee in
Pembroke. At the conclusion of the regular meeting.
Chairman Sutton publicly announced his resignation
effective immediately. An announced candidate for the
North Carolina House of Representatives for the newly
formed District 85, Sutton stated that he could not
continue to serve as the Party Chairman and run for the
state house position because he is in a contested race.
Mrs. Jo Ann Locldear, the First Vice Chairman
automatically succeed Sutton as Party Chairman. Mrs.
Locldear, who was present and who conducted the
remainder of the meeting, is an Assistant Clerk of
Robeson County Superior Court. She has been
employed with the clerk's office for 25 years, and is
married to Grover Lockelar. The mother of three
children, Mrs. Lock]ear resides with her husband at Route
10, Lumberton in the Saddletree community.
Attorney Sutton thanked those present for the
assistance and aupport he has received during his tenure
as Democratic Party Chairman. In addition, he promised
his continued involved in party activities and support to
qualifications, competence and integrity. He stated that
the Democratic Party in Robeson County and North
the Democratic Party in Robeson County and North
Carolina is embarking on an era of leadership
unsurpassed in recent times. He challenged all
Democrats to rise to the occasion and make the 1992 and
1994 elections the best ever.
Mr. Joe Chavis, a long-time political activist in the
Philadelphus Community was elected to the position of
Chaplain of the Robeson County Democratic Party
Executive Committee.
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Pembroke Housing Authority Board named
Pembroke Mayor Milton Hunt today announced his
appointments to the Pembroke Housing Authority. Hie
Pembroke Town Council adopted a resolution in January
to dissolve the Pembroke Redevelopment Commission
and re-establish the Pembroke Housing Authority. The
newty appointed Housing Authority board will begin their
duties on April 6. Hi is will conclude the 90-day transition
period from the Pembroke Redevelopment Commission to
the Pembroke Housing Authority.
Reggie Strickland, former mayor of Pembroke, will
serve as Chairman of the. Board; Wesley Revels,
assistant principal ; Millie J.
Collins, retiree and life-long resident 01 remnron;
William E. Loddear, Director of the JTPA Program at
Lumbee Regional Development Association; and Dr.
Gerald Maynor, Professor of Education at Pembroke State
University will comprise the Pembroke Housing Author
ity. These appointments are made by Mayor Hunt who is
serving his fourth term as Mayor of the Town of
Pembroke. Members of the Pembroke Redevelopment
Commission were appointed by members of the Town
Council.
All members of the Pembroke Housing Authority are
residents, of the Town of Pembroke.
Only in Robeson
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Raleigh. NC
TO: Dr. Joseph Oxendine
Pembroke state University
Pembroke. NC 28872
jDear Chief Joseph: _lei^h i heard
, While hangng some sheetrock here ^
my super" laughing and talking about ho
going to do away with our "little Brave
I I That's a good move for off-rseervated folk
igooders) but for a "blood" you are
1 , letmegiveyoualeeeoninlndianiam lO ?
I complain or prot^ on fedian issues that affej toaun
the affect is promoted or controlled by non-fedises
can take Indian humor from our own.
I know you don't have a sweat-lodge in that big house
that you could uae to get your head clear but you could
moeey off to the river and take a long walk alone (don't
bring any white folks with you) and think of this mascot
thing.
Chief, you ate being misled. Pembroke State is the
mostrUkely school (team) in the nation to use a 'Brave' as
a mascot
Please don't make this an issue because we need all of
our energy to fight that Columbus lie.
Your brother,
Jo* fVybreod
Sk**trock Hanger ami Cohemniit
J his it part of the throng which famed PSLTs Baptist
Campos Union budding \nicknamed "The House' ] for
the Feb. 8 Golden Anniversary Celebration of BSU at the
institution. _ .
The two out est past member* present for the February
8th Golden Anniversary Celebration of Pembroke State
University's Baptist Student Union were [left] Adief
Oxendine of Pembroke IBSUprerident m the class of '44L
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and Tetste Himt of Lemberton [BSU vice president m the
class of '43], who art shown hers with Rev. Ron Sanders,
present PSU Baptist campus minister who was emcee for
the celebration.
Rev. Lmdy Martin of Alabama, who teat president of
PSVi Baptist Student Union m 'St, admirer a badge from
the fifth Yonth Congrett of the Baptist World Alliance
that Mary Pinchbeck Teetr wore at lbronta in '59 when
the served as president of the Pembroke State BSU.
Union Chapel Spelling Bee Winner
Gin* Guernsey, daughter of Michael and Connie
Blackmon and a sixth grade student at Union Chapel 1
School, was recently declared the winner of that school's 1
local spelling bee competition. Gina will now advance tot I
the county competition. 1
Miss Guernsey won in competition over a field of
participants who had been selected in preliminary rounds i
in their respective classes. 1
Other participants in the spelling bee included Sharon
Mclaughlin and Tommy Hunt, third grade; Kevin
jocldear, Elizabeth Jacobs, and Selina Demery, fourth
trade; Emily Evans and Jessica Dixon, fifth grade; and .
Wayne Oxendine, sixth grade.
Lula Baher coordinated the local spelling bee. She also!
tcted as pronouncer during competition with Pamela'
Hammonds acting as judge. ' *
PEMBROKE KIWANIS REPORT
Mayor Milton Hunt was the speaker at the Tuesday
night meeting held at the Town and Country Restaurant
Program Chairman Reggie Strickland presented Mayor
Hunt, now serving his fourth term.
"The new nursing home, Femberton Retirement Center
is a real plus for the community. The real hard work of
C.A. Butler, C.A. Maynor and Dr. Jeff Collins brought
this about It may employ up to 70 or 80 people in the
future. This is a big boast for the city. The Pembroke
Economic Development Commission was set up and
instrumental in bringing The Daniel's Bakery Company
into the city. It would not have happened but for the
commission. We get economic development grants. Our
economic evaluation is less than Lumbertori, Fairmont
and Laarinburg. We need industry. Our developing
Lift Station will help us in setting more industry. Helping
certain things do help in getting more industry.
Fleetwood is the largest mobile home builder in the
U.S. The HI plant is in Pembroke. Our people work
hard and that is why their HI Plant is here. Theee
developments, all create a larger tax base as shared
revenues help our growth." _ ?
Mayor Hunt's address was very positive for the future
of Pembroke. '
Dr. Dial commented, "We must toll positively for
people to come and we do appreciate the work of the
Economic Development Commission.
Presiding-Grady Hunt. Invocation- Albert Hunk Song
Leader Ed Tests. Program Reggie Strickland. Reporter
Ken Johnson.