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CM S7 d' &W6 Tht Hoke County News- Established 1928 The Hoke County Journal - Established 1905 VOLUME LXV NUMBER SS RAEFORD, HOKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 14 PER YEAR 10 PER COPY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1969 Around Town SAM C. MORRIS Tht Key Club it Hoke County High has undertaken t project to help beautify the county ind city for Chrittmu. On Monday, December 22 they will clean -up all the main highways leading into the city, according to Avery Connell one of their advisor. These roads include the US 401 bypass, Central Avenue, NC 211 S (Red Sprinp), NC 211 N (Aberdeen), Harris Avenue (Laurlnburg), and North Main Street. We commend the Key Club for undertaking this project and we are certain the highway dept. for the county wiU give their thanks. Keep up the good work, boys. A note from Mrs. Lena Terrell reads as follows: "The Parker family will give a Yuletide entertainment of instrumental music and singing at the N. C. Sanatorium Auditorium on December 27, at 6:30 p.m. No charge to the patients." We would like to correct two errors that have been brought to our attention that were in last week's paper. The first was in the article concerning the pastor that officiated at the funeral of S. M. McLauchlin. Eldress Louise K. Thomas was listed as officiating but it was Eldress Hattie McRae that delivered the Eulogy. Eldress Thomas is the pastor of the church and this caused the error when the article was written. The second was name under the picture of the members of the Grange that received 35 year pins. Listed was Mrs. Ethel B. Graham and the caption should have read Mrs. Ethel B. Gibson. We can't say how this error occurred because it was Mrs. Gibson who called and gave a list of the members in the picture. A mental lapse no doubt. j "We 'are sorry about these 'tvfii" mistake's ' and hope that this will make amends for the errors.? We are only humans and mistake wdl happen. The rush at the newspaper office trying to get everything ready for the holiday aeaton tells us that Christmas is near but it doesn't seem the same at home. With Christmas Day only a week away and for the first time In 20 year we don't have any children around talking about the holiday season. Sarah and John are both away at college and we hope will return today for the holidays. We don't feel like retiring or being ailed an old man but with the kids away you lute the talk concerning life at the high school and what the teen age world I doing. So maybe in next week's column we can write with Christmas dreams in our head. Don't forget the concert at the high school tonight (Thursday). Also check the paper for the many Christmas program that will be given at the different churches of the county In the coming week. If your organization hasn't picked out a needy family fur Christmas go by the Social Services department and get one. Miss Mabel McDonald ha a muter list and will be glad to help in any way. Chief Stanton "Warns Shoppers Chief of Police Lawrence Stanton remind Racford citizen tlie Christmas season Is also a traditional time for Increase in shoplifting and petty thievery. Chief Stanton warns shopper to lock their home when they are going to be out, and to lock their can while they are In (tore. He added that it is a good idea fur shoppers to lock purchases In the trunk of their car rather than in the back teat. According to Stanton there has always been an Increase in shoplifting at the Christen wewn. In an effort to cut down on 'tii tmjpufti this year, police protection hat been doubled throughout tliis holiday season. Stanton said local policemen couldn't stay in the downtown stores because they just did not have enough men. Resident of Raeford should be on the lookout for door to door salesmen who may be out to gyp the public. If any clllir) think there n something Matpick") they should call the police Immediately. L " mr I Zfr K v ""V' I IN CONCERT - The Hoke High School Chorus pictured above will present their annual Christmas Concert tonight (Thursday) at the high school gym. A.W. Wood III To Represent N.C. In Senate Youth Program Seantor B. Everett Jordan and Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. have announced thatt Allen Wilton Wood and Frederick Marshall Casey were named by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Craig Phillips to represent the State of North Carolina In the 1970 United States Senate Youth Program. Each delegate will receive a SI ,000 college scholarsliip made possible by a grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Allen Wilton Wood of Raeford, attends Hoke County High School. Wood is president of the student council, editor ol the school yearbook, a member of the beta club, and a member of the Bucks football team, Frederick Marshall Casey of Waynetville, attends Tuscola High School. He is treasurer of the senior class, a member of the key club, and a student council representative. Since its inception in 1962, the VS. Senate Youth Program has brought 714 high school student body officers to observe the proceedings on Capitol Hill. This year 102 more students will have the opportunity to take part in the week long internship program, which will be held in Wellington, D.C. from January 24to31,1970. Drinkers Get Stiff Penalties In District Court Friday Demon Rum proved to be expensive to defendants lost Friday in Judge J.E. Dupree' session of Hoke County District Court, a several defendants received stiff sentence for driving under tlie influence and public drunkenness. Charlie Lee of Raeford was found guilty of driving under the influence, third offense, and wa sentenced to 18 months In the Hoke County Jail, suspended for four years and placed on probation for four year, on condition that Lee not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for the period of four year unless and until properly licensed to do so by the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles. Lee was fined S500 and the costs of court. ' Sandy Phillip of Raeford plead guilty to lus fifth offense of public drunkenness in the past 12 months. He was committed to the Commissioner of Stat Department of Correction for an indeterminate sentence of not leu than 30 days and not more than six months. Billy Locklear of Wagram plead guilty to charges of driving under the influence and driving while his operator's license was revoked. Locklear was sentenced to IS months in the Hoke County Jail, assigned to work under the supervision of tlie NX?. Department of Corrections. IV ja,-. "fT-i,. rw-a-i - JT,' , , ' , Operations of the Senate will be stressed during the week, and the delegates will visit the offices of their respective Senators. It is anticipated that the President and Vice Presidnet will again meet with the delegates, as they have in past years, and briefings with leading Cabinet members. Senators, military officers and rSupreme Court Justice are also scheduled. Arrangements in Washington have been made by the Senate Youth Advisory Committee. Co-Chairmen of the Committee are Senators Walter F. Mondale (D-Minnesota) and Howard H. Baker, Jr. (R-Tennessee). Other members ire: Senators Henry M. Jackson ;D-Washington), J. Caleb Boggs ;R-Delaware), Robert P. Griffin (R-Michigan), Ernest F. Hollings (D-South Carolina), Charles H. Percy (R-lllinois), Thomas F. Eagleton (D-Missouri), Harold E. Hughes (D-lowa), and Robert W. Packwood (R-Oregon). Ex Officio members of the Committee include: Senators Edward M. Kennedy (D-Massachusetts), Assistant Majority Leader and Hugh Scott (R Pennsylvania), Assistant Minority Leader, Randolph A. Hearst, Trustee of the William Randolph Hearst Foundation and The court recommended that tlie defendant be given the option of serving this sentence under the work release program. In other court action this week: Frances Caswel McNeil, Raeford, failure to see before such movement could be made in safety. State takes nol pros with leave. George L. Smith, RFD Lumber Bridge, injury to 'personal property, plead guilty and received a sentence of six months in the county jail, suspended for two years, and pWjpd on probation for two yeW, on condition that tlie defendant pay S36 for the use and benefit of Leroy Morrison and tlie costs of court. CuoSM Branch, Rt. 1, Raeford. assault, 30 days in (lie county jail, suspended upon payment of a fine of S25 and costs of court. Luther Thomas, Red Springs, entering into an affray, 30 day tin tlie county jail, suspended 'tpon payment of a fine of $25 and costs of court. David Butlrrjted Springs, entering into anallray, 30 days in tlie county jail, suspended upon payment of a fine of S25 and the costs of couit. James Williams. Raeford. larceny, nine months in the Hoke County Jail, assigned to work under the supervision of the N.C. Department of Corrections. James Earl (Paddy) Locklear, Red Springs, larceny, 12 montlis in tlie county jail, suspended for three years, three years probation, said sentence is suspended on the conditions that defendant pay S1S0 for the use and benefit of the prosecuting witness and costs of court. Stephen Kutos, Jr., Greensboro, speeding 5845, S5 fine and costs of court. Donald Lee Spainhour, Kure Beach, improper passing. State takes a nol pros. Cleo Bullard, Rt. I, Aberdeen, assault with a deadly weapon, two years in the county jail, suspended for four years, four years probation, sentence suspended on condition that defendant refrain from the use of intoxicating liquors andor alcoholic beverages, not having the odor of same upon his breath for the period of four years, pay the costs of court. Willie Mae Liles. RFD Raeford, worthless check of SI 25 to John T. Wilson, Jr., six monllu in the Hoke County Jail, suspended upon payment of Si 25 for the use and benefit of the prosecuting witness. Curtis McMilhan, Wagram, larceny, tlie State offered no evidence and the court directed a verdict of not guilty. Gaddy Robinson, Raeford, public drunk, four days in the Hoke County Jail. Charles Wesley (Snag) Bullard, Rt. 2, Red Springs, E5& - i . A. W. WOOD III Ira P. Walsh, Director of the Senate Youth Program. Transportation will be arranged by United Air Lines and the students will stay at Wasliington's Mayflower Hotel. larceny, The State presented no evidence and the court directed a verdict of not guilty. Cora B. Copeland, Rt. 2, Raeford, profane language, at the close of the State's evidence, the defendant's motion for noil suit was granted by the court. Norman Copeland, Rt. 2, Raeford, profane language, at the close of the State's evidence, the defendant's motion for non suit was granted by the court. Douglas u. N.xon, Raeford, assault by pointing a pistol, at the close of State's evidence, the defendant's motion for non suit was granted by the court. James Earl (Paddy) Locklear, Rt. 1, Red Springs, larceny of an automobile, the State offered no evidence and no probible cause was found. Edward Coleman O'Neal, St, Pauls, speeding 7360, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of the cos.s of court. Mrs. Gary Bowersox, Rt. 1, Raeford, malicious damage to personal property, 90 days in the Hoke County Jail, suspended on condition defendant pay S50 for the use and benefit of the prosecuting witness and pay the costs of court. Clyde Allen Jacobs. Red Springs, failure to yield the right of way, 30 days, suspended upon payment of a S 10 fine and costs of court. William Hanes Revels, See COlRT.Page9 Christmas Concert Set For Thursday Christmas is in tlie air, but tlie Christmas season is not complete without music. Hoke County High School will present the Hoke High School Chorus and Chorale under the direction of Mrs. Neill Adams McNeill, in concert Thursday evening, December 18. The concert will begin at 8:00 in the Hoke High Gymnasium. The Chorus and Chorale will sing Christmas music along with other popular tunes. The 59 member Chorus will open tlie program by singing Sliaync's "Do You Hear What I Hear". "Carol Of The Drum" by Davis, the spiritual "Roll, Jordan, Roll", and Jimmy Womble's arrangement of "Silent Night." The Chorus and Chorale will then combine to sing "Hallelujah" (from "Judas Maccabaeus") by Handel, Bert Bacharach's popular "Do You Know The Way To San Jose", "Scarboro Fair" by Garfunklc and "Those Were The Days by Ruskin. The Chorale will sing Handel's "Oh Lord, In Thee Have 1 Trusted", "Gloria" by Vivaldi, and "Lirum, Liruin" by Morlcy. The Chorus will finish up the evening's entertainment with "Twas The Night Before Christmas," arranged by Simeone and Handel' "Hallelujah" (from "Messiah"). Featured as soloists during the evening will be Pam English and John Hottel. Barbara Plummer, Susan Kennedy, Beth Jordan, Missy Upchurch.and Kathy Davis will provide accompaniment for both tlie Chorus and tlie Chorale. Members of the Hoke High Chorus include: FIRST SOPRANOS Paula Bass, Linda Barfield, Kathy Currie, Julia A. Gibson, Linda Hendren, Joanne Hottel, Toni McDiarmid, Via Under, Cynthia McNeill, Dawn Parks, Becky Plummer, Jane Sellars, Cynthia White. SECOND SOPRAKOS - , Linda . As lib urn, Carolyn Broch, Gail Conoly, Delores Griffin, Sallie Mac Johnson, Susan Kennedy, Alice Malloy, Caroline Niven, Faye Quick. ALTOS - Jane Barnes, Jane Bledsoe, Churches To Present Christmas Pageants Several local churches will present Christmas pageant on Sunday, December, 21. The Church Choir and the Senior High Choir of the First Baptist Church of Raeford will combine to present the John W. Peterson cantata, "Born A King" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The choirs will be under the direction of Mrs. J.H. Austin. Bryan Miller of the Raeford United Methodist Church will be the guest organist, Miss Beth Jordan the pianist, and Talmadgc English the reader. The Racford Foursquare Gospel I M ' .4 " f .. -j :f! WftlMW t '-'V -'. CHILDREN'S EMPTY STOCKING CHRISTMAS TREE FUND - The Ratfurd Hoke Otambei of Commerce will me the proceeds to help needy families in the community have I better Omumas. It only costs $2 to light g bulb end to help the needy. The money to light t bulb am be tent or dropped by the Clumber of Commerce office on Edmborough A venue. Ginger Davis, Debbie Easterling, Kelly Jordan, Lynn Ivy, Pat McKoy, Pat Murphy, Barbara Plummer, Mary M. Sawyer, Karen Soles, Joy Strickland, Linda Teal, Debbie Tew, Debbie Vanhoy. TENORS Eddie Barefoot, Martin Best, David Dombkowski, Randy Huff, Kenneth Hollingsworth,- Joe McGougan, Timothy Pierce. BARITONES Roy Avery, Joseph Bridges, William Campbell, Jim Crissman, Mark Gillis, Edison Glover, Allan Innian, Jimmy Maxwell, Mike Wood. BASSES Jeffrey Cole, Joe Cothran, Chuck Davis, Kenneth Hendrix, Steve Plummer, Jimmy Woinble. Members of the Chorale are: FIRST SOPRANOS - Linda Baker, See CONCERT. Page 9 News-Journal Will Publish Early Next Week The News-Journal will be published one day early next week, and the week after, in order for subscribers to receive their papers through the mail before postal employees begin their holidays for Christmas and New Years. Advertisers and correspondents are asked to have their copy in one day earlier then normal. Lions Club Sponsors Basketball Game Mon The Racford Lions Club will sponsor a basketball game next Monday night at tlie Hoke High Gymnasium. The Lion will p& lie Southern Belles, billed as "Africa's C.-cutest. Girls Professional c Team." The game is slated to get under way at 8:00 p.m. Proceeds from the game will be used by the Racford Lions Club for their various civic projects. Church will present a Christmas pageant "Phoebe's Christmas Eve" Sunday evening at 7 p.m. "Bom A King", a Christmas cantata by John W. Peterson, will be presented by the Sandhills Choral Society a! the Piney Grove Baptist Church at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. The society is composed of local and area talent under the direction of Russell McAllister, Jr. Walter L. Green, Jr. is the accompanist. The public is cordially invited to these Cluistmas Dronrams. 4V V. It. I . J-