<*Yl&w6 - journal The Hoke County News- Established 1928 - The Hoke County Journal - Established 1905 VOLUME LXV NUMBER 38 RAEFORD, HOKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA $4 PER YEAR lOrPFRrnPv Tinmen**, | Around Town BY SAM MORRIS ? 1 1 A book that was received through the mail from The Sporting Newt entitled "World Series Records' brings back memories of days gone by. The book covers every World Series from 1903 to 1969. Not only does it have a write-up about the series but box scores of every game is included. One game that 1 looked up was played on Saturday, October 12, 1929. It was the series between Philadelphia Athletes and the Chicago Cubs. The Athletes came to bat at the bottom half of the seventh inning on the short end of the score 8-0. When the inning was over Philadelphia had sent 1S batters to the plate and scored 10 runs. The final score was 10-8. I remember listening to the game on the radio at Martin's Buick Company in Aberdeen. As it was Saturday 1 was out of school and had accompanied my father to Aberdeen where he had some horses and mules. There must have been 25 men at the auto company listening to the game. This was during the "Hoover Days" and very few people had^a radio at this time. So whenever a place had a radio people would meet and listen to the World Series. These times are what some people call "the good old days" but for me 1970 is better. The Raeford Kiwanis Club donated the use of their piano to the Trainable Class at the J.W. McLauchlin School. We know that the Mental Retardation Association appreciate this very much. Lin Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Webb, received thg Eagle Scout award Tuesday night at the Court of Honor held at the courthouse. The article about this appears elsewhere in the paper but our comment is to say that he is the second son of the Webbs to receive tliis award. Congratulations to Lin and the parents in this fine achievement. Our ace reporter and my right hand man is working his last week with the paper. Skip Dickson is leaving today for Fort Knox, Ky. to attend Armor School. He has done a fine job for the paper and we all hate to lose him. We know the public will miss him also. He will be at school for approximately four months. What Skip will do after that we can't say. After working with him for the past several months we know that he will be successful in any endeavor he undertakes. So pay your parking ticket and best of luck to you, Skip. Mrs. Laurie Telfair of Fort Bragg is taking Skip's place with the paper We know everyone will show her the same courtesy that has been extended to other employees of The News-Journal. A letter from Mrs. Rena Smith informs us that she is a patient at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Room 288 to be exact. Mrs. Smith said that one week we had her in Moore Memorial and the next week at Cape Fear Nursing Home. She states that she fell and broke her hip at the Employment office in Fayetteville and not at the Pink Pussy Cat as was stated by some people. We regret the errors, Rena, and hope for you a speedy recovery. \iy;. mm ri ? v.' WINTER WHITE - Few came our ro mar the snowy blanket spread across the Courthouse lawn Friday as three Inches of snow closed schools and halted many business activities around town. Neill L. McFadyen Files For Re-election To House Representative NeiU McFadyen filed Monday morning with Hoke County Election Board Chairman John Scott Poolakftd formally entered the field for demolKffc nomination for the foui House seats in the 24th District. McFadyen is presently in his fifth term, having been elected to a scat in the iu>uw in 1961. McFadyen is the second man from Hoke County to file for the House race in the 24th District. F. Knox Watson filed for election several weeks ago. Since none of the incumbent representatives have given any indication that they have any intention other than running for their seats, it appears certain there will be a contest for the four seats in the district. McFadyen said Tuesday that he was "proud of having been able to represent Hoke County and the 24th District and hoped the voters would give him the opportunity for further service in the North Carolina General Assembly." In looking ahead to the issues that he expects to be significant in the 1971 General Assembly, McFadyen pointed to tax issues. There has been a considerable amount of controversy about the tobacco end soft drink taxes passed in the last session. McFadyen indicated he was " in favor of repealing taxes as fast as there purpose has been fulfilled." There has been talk throughout the state about repealing the soft drink tax because the tobacco tax has raised more revenue than expected Other incumbents of this district expected to file for re-election are Roger Hall of Lumber Bridge, and R.L. Campbell of Rowland. The fourth irfcumbent, Gus Speros of Maxton, has been rumored to be planning ? . iffBK J:.*m Neill L. McFadven to run for the State Senate seat formerly held by Hector MacLean of Lumberton. SCAP Will Sponsor Sandhills Community Action Program will again sponsor the PACE (Plan Assuring College Education) program for students, it was announced this week. High School students who arc academically qualified for college are eligible provided they arc in need of financial aid in acquiring a college education. Students interested in taking advantage of the program are to contact Mrs. Sara Baker at the Community Action Program . l-v .v-J!>C' *?vi<< ?'?*?*???' .;' ?*? - ??mm**/ l^H HIGH WIRE ARTISTS - The tight poles along Prospect Avenue were reheated Sunday afternoon by worn crews jrom omukna P?wtr c* Light Company to allow for street construction there. Raeford had a three-hour power shut-down while lite work was in progress. Saturday Last Day To List Taxlistcrs at the County Courthouse reported Wednesday that about half ol the citizens in Raeford have not listed their piopcrty for 1970. The last day ol 't? listing, without penally, is Saturday January 30. Listakers are preparing for the large number of taxpayers who annually wail until the last minute before listing. According to Miss Betty McFadyen and Mrs. Mary Lee Matherly, who are list takers for Raeford, the property listing it going better tlus year than it did last year but Thursday. Friday ana Saturday are expected to be hectic for the ladies. Jordan Named Dr. Riley M. Jordan, Raeforc physician, has been named to twe committees of the Wake Foresl University Board of Trustees. Dr. Jordan was appointed to the Medical School and Graduate School committees. PACE This Summer office in the county office building or your High School Guidance Counselors. There are two requirements that must be met by the graduating boys or girls They must be enrolled in one of the colleges participating in the PACE Program and they must be certified by See SCAP Page 11 Two Win Acquittal In Superior Court Zoning C hanges Discussed Interested and concerned citizens of Raeford met at City Hall Monday night with members of the City Council, Mayor John K. McNeill, Jr. and City Manager John Caddy to discuss two proposed zoning changes in Raeford. At the outset of the meeting, Mayor McNeill explained that the City Council would take no action at the meeting, but would wait until their regular meeting on the first Monday night in Februaiy. The first proposed zoning change would rezonc a lot on North Main Street Extension from residential to commercial so a funeral home could be built on the lot. While there was no strong opposition to the proposed zoning change, residents of the area wanted some assurance the funeral home would be properly operated. Most concern was relieved when it was explained that the State of North Carolina licenses funeral homes and requires acceptable standards. The second issue to be discussed by the. group was a proposal to change a lot owned by John W. McPliaul on College Drive behind Maxwell's Esso Station from residential to commercial. Most of the residents concerned about this zoning issue were primarily concerned with the extent of the zoning change. The City Council has under consideration rezoning only the one lot. No others will be rezoned McPhaul indicated at the meeting iliat he plans to sell the lot to Glenn Wood if the loi is o.zoned to commercial. Wood plans to build a wood working shop on the site. McPhaul and Wood were both present at the meeting to answoi questions from the Council and others in attendance. The Council will take some action on the rezoning requests when it meets on February 2. at 7:30 p.m. in the Councilroom in Cits Hall. Rabies Vaccinations Start February 3 Rabies vaccination clinics will begin in Hoke County on Feb. 3 and continue throughout the county until Feb. 27. The first clinics will be held in Antioch and Stonewall on Tuesday with 30 minute stops at three locations there. A schedule of the date, location and time of the vaccination clinics appcais in this week's issue of the paper. Dr. K.M. Lewis, veterinarian, will give the vaccine, which is effective for three years. The fee will be S 1.50 a dog. State law requires all dogs over foui months old to be vaccinated against rabies. Hoke County's January term of Superior Court got underway Monday morning with Judge Henry A. McKinnon Jr. of Lumberton on the bench. The Hoke County Grand Jury was convened Monday and returned truebills of indictment in 27 cases. In the first trial of the session, Stacy Oxendine was found not guilty of driving under the influence by a jury of seven women and five men. Oxendine was represented by H.F. "Chub" Seawell, well known attorney from Carthage. In other cases tried during the first two days of the session, Lend Floyd Virgil was found not guilty of driving while his operator's license was suspended. The case had been appealed from District Couit. Robert West pled guilty to the misdemenor of larceny. He was sentenced by Judge McKinnon to nine months in the Hoke County Jail, assigned to work under the North Carolina Department of Correction. It was requested that West be allowed the privilege of being assigned to the Work ? Release program. Tate Council Soles plead guilty to a charge of speeding 75 mph in a 60 mph zone. He was sentenced to 60 days in the Hoke County Jail, suspended for two years on condition that he not violate the motor vehicle laws of North Carolina, he not operate a motor vehicle for the period of suspension, and pay a fine of S50 and the costs of court Denny Matthews, of Yadkin County, pled guilty to felonious receiving. Prayer ?vfor judgment was continued until the next term of Hoke County Superior Court. Two young men from Red Springs, Steve Nobles and Randy W'illiams, pled guilty to aggravated assault on a female. Evidence in the trial was heard, but the pair will not be sentenced until Thursday afternoon. REPOR TFR JOINS S TA FF - Mrs. Laurie Telfair, of Ft. Bragg, is the new reporter for The News Journal She is a native of Memphis, Tenn., and received her degree in journalism from Memphis State University. The Tel)airs live at Ft. Bragg where Maj. h.D Telfair is assigned to the 82d Aviation Battalion. They fttrve two daughters. Jacqueline, 9, and Misha. 6. Friday Snowfall Curtails District Court Calendar With three inches of snow covering the ground and highways in Hoke and Cumberland Counties Friday morning, the solicitor for the Friday session of Hoke County District Court was unable to negotiate the highway from Fayettevillc to Raeford forcing most of the cases on the docket to be continued until February 6 and 13. In the absence of the solicitor. Judge Joe Duprec acted as solicitor and judge in the cases where defendants plead guilty. Fourteen cases were disposed of in the short session Friday morning. Judgments in the cases tried were as follows: Sgt. Albert Eugene Anthony, Ft. Bragg, speeding 100+/60, 18 months in the Hoke County Jail, suspended for three years, three years probation. Sentence was suspended on condition that defendant surrender his operator's license and not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for one year. Pay a fine of Si50 and the costs of court. Lawrence Matthew Bush, Fayetteville, driving under the influence, six months in the Hoke County Jail, suspended for one year on condition that defendant surrender his operator's license and not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for one year, pay a fine of Si00 and the costs of court. Willie Fay Jacobs. Route I. Shannon, driving under the influence, 12 months in the Hoke County Jail, suspended on condition defendant surrender his operator's license and not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for 12 months. Pay a fine of SI00 and the costs of court Billy Artis, Route 1. Lumber Bridge, assault with a deadly weapon, Artis was found not guilty of the charge. The Court found frivilious and malicious prosecution on the part of the prosecut ng witness, Mary Artis, and ordered her confined to the Hoke County Jail until the cost of court was paid. William Frank Kirkescy, Route 1, Red Springs, plead Iiuilty to having no operator icensc and no North Carolina inspection certificate, 60 days in the Hoke County Jail, suspended on payment of S2S fine and the costs of court. Lawrence L. Christy. Faycttevillc, driving under the influence, six months, suspended on condition defendant surrenders Ins operator license and does not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for one year. Pay a fine of Si00 and the costs ol court. Clifford Lavarus McNeill, Raeford, driving under the influence, six months in the Hoke County Jail, suspended for one year on condition defendant sui render his operator's license and not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for one year, pay a fine of SlOO and the costs of court L. P. King, Jr., Raleigh, speeding 60/50, prayer for judgment continued upon payment of the costs of court. Jessie Wall, Route I. Shannon, improper equipment, not guilty Willie C. Young, Route 3, Raeford. public drunk, three days in the Hoke County Jail. Burnicc Locklcar, Route 1, Red Springs, careless and reckless driving, six months in the Hoke County Jail, capias and, or commitment to issue at anytime during the next three years on motion of the prosecutor or t lie court without any further finding of facts. Freddie Foster, Raeford, worthless check of S15 to Troy E. kinlaw, 30 day s in the Hoke County Jail, suspended upon condition defendant pay $15 for the use and benefit of the prosecuting witness and pay the costs of court. Hugh Lee Moungle, McCain, public drunk. five days in the iloke County Jail, suspended upon payment of Si and the costs of court John Joseph McMillian, Red Springs, speeding 90/60 and improper passing, six months in the Hoke County Jail, with capias andk or commitment to issue at any time during the next two years on motion of the prosecutor or the court, defendant was ordered to surrender his operator's license and not operate a motor vehicle in North Carolina for six months. Pay a fine of S100 and the costs of court. Magistrates Court Shelby Varden Goff, Faycttcvillc, speeding 75/60, $ 10 fine and costs of court. Cecil Wavne Harris, See Court Page 11