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92 AH Voters In County Required To Register oumal Registration Books Open In Precinct The Hoke County Newt- Established 1928 The Hoke County Journal - Established 1905 VOLUME LXIII NUMBER 49 RAEFORD. HOKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 4 PER YEAR 10 PER COPY THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1968 A.T. Bobbitt Slain .Hoke Grocer9 s Killer .Believed In New Yorl If uV mi S tT - , ,? '- " Jt Sheriff Barrlngton Wears Concerned Look Local Guardsmen Back From Coast Members of the local National Guard unit returned to their homes Wednesday night of last week after four days of riot duty In Wilmington, where violence flared following the slaying April 4 of Or. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader. The local unit a part of Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 252nd Armor was mustered early Sunday morn ing, April 7, and was trans ported to Wilmington late that afternoon, along with other units of the battalion. Other units went from Lum berton, Laurlnburg, Red New Hoke Registration Nearing End With 4262 Voters Signed In County Hoke County's voter regis tration totals climbed to 4,262 last week aa the turnout con tinued heavy In a new county wide signup of eligible voters. With three days remaining In the new registration period, It appeared that early estimates of 5,000 potential registrants might be reached before the books cloae Saturday afternoon at the end of the registration day. Registrars will be at polling places In sll 13 Hoke precincts Saturday to serve qualified vo ters. Next Saturday, April 27, will be challenge day. Saturday, May 4, la the date tor Demo cratic and Republican prima ries. In last week's activity, 1,132 Democrats registered, aa did 6S Republicans and two Inde pendents. They Included 711 white persons, 341 Negroes and 67 Indians. Totals for the entire new reg istration are: Democrats, 4066; Republicans, 177; Indepeni nts 17; White 2,194, Negro I.. 90; Indian, 213. Totals by precincts Included: Allendale, 156; Anttoch, 394; Blue Springs, 326; Bochan, 162; McCain, 321; Pupi T Creek, 277; Raeford No. 1, B"2; Raeford No. 2 . 424; Raeford No. 3. 266; Rae ford No. 4, 346; Raeford No. S, 561; Rockfiao, 142, and Stone mall. 326. Springs, Southern Pines and Sanford. . The battalion. Is commanded by Lt. Col. Paul Dickson of Raeford. Capt, Daniel Baker of Raeford is commander of the headquarters company. While in Wilmington, the bat talion assisted state and Wil mington police In patrol during curfew hours. Also on riot duty there, was Infantry battalion of the Guard, with headquarters in Wilmington, The N. C. National Guard wu sent Into several North Carolina cities to euell the Sea GUARD, Fag 11 Last Week's White Negro Ind. Dem. OOP. Total Wh" 'n- ttm' OOP Total ALLENDALE 10 19 24 61 M ALLENDALE 24 94 38 3 W ANTIOCH S7 15 21 '69 S 7S (1) ANTIOCH 123 81 123 318 1 334 (4) BLUE SPRINGS 29 78 16 111 7 119 (1) BLUE SPRINGS 79 162 88 313 12 328 (3) BUCHAN 30 16 $ 44 $ 49 BUCHAN 79 78 6 1S3 6 162 (1) MCCAIN 48 23 0 84 7 71 McCA1N l" 121 " " PUPPY CREEK 56 37 0 87 6 (3 pt'"Y CREEK 128 144 1 263 14 277 RAEFORD 1 189 29 0 169 196 RAEFORD 1 439 130 3 347 28 872 RAEFORD 2 144 4 0 1 148 RAEFORD 2 363 41 C H " 4 (2) RAEFORD S 39 0 46 2 46 RAEFORD eS 132 139 33 280 8 '266 (2) RAEFORD M U 10 3 116 15 m RAEFORD 4 307 37 8 311 31 349 RAEFORD 5 0 67 0 66 1 67 RAEFORD .5 0 582 0 "0 2 583 (I) ROCKFISH 31 6 1 34 4 36 ROCKFISH 114 27 61 134 7 '142 (1) STONE WALL 70 38 0 111 3 U4 STONE WALL 163 134 4 309 13 326 (2) TOTAL 71 341 67 1132 66 .L20l (2) TOTAL 2194 1790 273 4068 177 , 4262 Independents BY JIM TAYLOR The search for the killer of A. T. Bobbin, 69, who was slain Saturday morning, this week was transferred to New York City, where suspect Is be lieved to have fled following the early morning robbery-slaying. Sheriff Dave Barrtnston said fugitive warrant has Been re quested against James Willie Watson, 19, a former resident of the McCain area, who al legedly returned there with a companion the day before the slaying. He Is accused of gunning down Bobbitt at about 6:30 a. m. Sat urday, apparently just after Bobbitt reached the store from Raeford Show Is Raeford Woman's Club will stage Its fourth annual horse show here May 4, with five performances scheduled In two rings during the one-day affair at Stanton farms Stables on Highway 401 Bypass. The format waa changed slightly this year to accomodate a change In production respon sibilities. The club Is llnlnj up the show this year. In the past, It was a two-day affair with a professional promoter calling the shots. Competition this year will be between "English" mounts In Ring One and western classes In Ring Two. Saturday morning, an "English" show will be held In Ring One, with other "Eng lish" performances scheduled for 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Western classes will be con ducted at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. In Ring Two. Mrs. J.M. Andrews said the club hopes to attract top en-, tries from throughout North Carolina and neighboring states. Last year, there was a good list of exhibits, but bad weather curtailed sale of tickets. Jimmy Martin of Fell City, Ala., will Judge the English events, while Phln. Horton Jr. of Winston-Salem will Judge the western classes and games. Frank Smith of High Point will be announcer In King one, Registration In parentheses. COMPLETE LIST OF REGISTRARS IS ON PAGE ELEVEN his home In Southern Pines. Barrlngton said Bobbin's body w.s found lying behind a counter, only a few feet from a cash register, and that he had been shot In the head at least twice, apparently with a small caliber weapon and at close range. Bobbin, who had operated the combination grocery store service station for about 20 years, commuted dally from his home in Southern Pines. The store Is on N. C. 211, Just east of Leonard Training School. Bobbin's body was dis covered by Paul E. Simmons of High Point, Sheriff Barring ton said. Simmons, who was Horse May 4 with Louis K.Day, Rocky Mount, announcing the western show. Ringmaster for King One will be Jim Taylor of Raeford. la the western ring, phllDleljlwlll serve as ringmaster. Mrs. Luther Harrell of Fay ettevllle will be show secre- . tary and post entries will be taken, officials of the show de clared. Veterinarians are Dr. Knox Lewis, Red Springs, and Dr. Milton Jordan, Fairmont. Admission to each perfor mance will be $1.25 for adults and 50 cents for children. Following Is a complete list of classes: RING NO. 1 English Championships SATURDAY MORNING 10 A.M. I. Pleasure Horses (English & Western); 2. $90 Amateur Roadster to Dike; 3. Pleasure Fonlea (English It Western); 4. $50 Amateur Walking Horse; 5. $50 Amatuer 5-Galted Horse; 6. Junior Equitation, Saddle Seat; 7. $50 Amateur 3-Galted. SATURDAY 1 P.M. . Ladlea Amateur Walking Horse; t. $50 Amateur Fine Harness; 10. Juvenile 3-Galted; II. $50 Roadter Fonles: 12. bee HOhat SHOW, Page 11 Total Registration Indpendents driving an empty High Point Chemical Company truck, stopped at the store to get a soft drink. Upon entering the store, saw the body on the floor behind the counter, Barrlngton said Simmons told him. "He said he backed out of the store and flagged a pass ing motorist," Barrlngton said, "and we were notified Im mediately." Two persons are being held In Scotland County Jail In con nection with the slaying, Bar rlngton said. Hoke prisoners are housed In Laurlnburg while a new Jail is beiru built here. James Lee Harris, 19, form erly of Hoke County, Is being See KILLER, Page 4 Vandalism Case Set For May 8 Cases against 15 youni Hoke County white boys with tres peiMng and damaging property,, at South Freedom Church, a Negro Institution, were con tinued this week until the May 8 session of District Court, Judge Derb S. Carter grant ed the continuance at the re quest or Solicitor Charles Hose and attorneys representing the boys. Warrants were served on the youngsters last week and this week charging five of them with trespassing and property dam age on March 29 and other dates and charging 10 with trespassing and property damage on Feb ruary 15 and prior dates. The primary difference In the charges were; The five specify ing the March 29 date charged forcible trespassing and dam age to an outdoor toilet, a win dow, and a church sign; the warrants specifying the Feb ruary 15 date charged forcible trespass and damage to an out door toilet only. The five charged with the March 29 Incidents are: Arnold Cherry, 16, Raeford; BUI McFadyen, 16, Raeford; Bill McMillan, 17, Raeford, Rt. 1; John Morrla, 16, Raeford, and David Keaton, 16, Raeford. See VANDALISM, Page 11 In psrentheses. y&rf 8 m Arrow Points To Raeford Citizens To Vote Saturday On Sewer Bonds Raeford voters will go to the polls here Saturday to vote on a $700,000 sanitary sewer bond Issue which town officials and consulting engineers declare Is essential to head off trouble Involving an overloaded sewage treatment plant. The bond referendum was called after more than a year of painstaking study by Raeford's town board, which time and again Broughton Draws 200 Mel Broughton ji., anatdate for governor In the May 4 Demo cratic primary, brought his campaign to Hoke County Sat urday afternoon In a brief visit to the county courthouse. Although the visit was made In late afternoon with many people out of town for the Easter weekend and still others ogling the Master's Golf Tournament on television the turnout was termed "gratifying" by Broughton's campaign leaders here. Mrs. Sam Homcwood and Mrs. Charles Hostetler were aided by several youngsters In serving refreshments on the courthouse lawn. They said a count of used paper cups Indi cated about 200 persons were served. Broughton appeared In Rae ford between visits to Aber deen and Lumberton. He came here from Moore County and later moved on to Lumberton, where he spoke at a rally Sat urday night. Broughton is opposed In the Democratic primary by Bob Scott, son of the late W. Kerr Scon, who succeeded Brought on's father, Mel Broughton Sr., as governor In 1943, and by Dr. Reglnal Hawkins, Charlotte dentlst-mlnlster. f T T T T T 1 T M. I 1 1 1.1 1.1. I.I. I You Must Register On Or Before Saturday Tr',ITl,,lT,,l,"TTTTT1 Cash Register, Near Where Body Lay rejected proposals which ap parently would create a burden on taxpayers. The eventual proposal to provide some $1 million In sewer Improvements was decided upon when leaders of local In dustry Joined the study snd agreed to pay tor the Improve ments through Increased water sewer rates. Private citizens will not be affected by the bond Issue, ac cording to the bond Issue's plan ners. The Issue contains as lt must by law the procedure by which the bonds are to be retired. There will be no Increase In residential water or sewer rates, and no raise In the tax rate because of the bond Issue, town fathers declare. The biggest portion of the Indebtedness will likely be paid by Burlington Industries and Raeford Turkey Farms, the town's two biggest water-sewer customers, Richard Moore, consulting engineer who also designed Rae ford's present sewage treatment plant, has declared Increased Industrial use of the present factllltles made them overload j -. , V : Haw .. i SINNY EOin TTJudy tlar.ton Is one of kindreds of J.W. VcLaurhlln S-hool first traders Abo wore homemade Easter hats to lunch Friday, her vto-brlmn'ed creation features furry tunny sittir.f on a nest. Bob Jordan, left, wearing his 198 model, aes a hello. ed almost before the new plant wsa put Into operation in 1963. At that time, the new treat ment plant was supposed to have had capacity for a city of 33,000 persons and waa to have filled local needs for at least 15 years. Soon after the plant opened, however, there came reports from Moore and others that the treatment plant was over loaded. Last summer, a week of test ing was accomplished by three separate testing teams. Their reports confirmed Moore's es timate of the overload. Thereafter, Moore drafted a plan to raise the capacity of the treatment plant and to pro vide larger sewer lines from Burlington's two plants here to the treatment plant. His ori ginal plan was modified to re duce the cost to the estimated $1 million level. The town has applied for and expects to receive a federal assistance grant for 30 per cent of the total cost. That leavea $700,000 for which the town will be liable. Only qualified voters living See CITIZENS, Page 11
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