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Airport, School Bonds And City Leash Law All Made News In 1974 Schools were closed, but school officials found themselves the center of attention in July when dismissed Hoke High teacher Bettie L. Patterson slapped a lawsuit on the school board, charging racial discrimination. The three juveniles accused of kidnap and attempted rape suffered a setback as the court appeals upheld a ruling which bound them over to trial as adults. As tobacco ripened in the hot summer sun, tempers grow hot as boycott threats and angry accusations flew among growers over collusion between the Department of Agriculture and cigarette companies. Congressman Rose stepped ip and requested a 10% increase in ' tobacco allotments. The school bonds moved forward as county commissioners threw their support behind them after a meeting with the school board. August brought gloomy news, as newly released statistics for the fiscal year confirm the effects of tight money and a worsening slump in the housing industry. Record amounts of rain fell during the month, and Hoke Counlians wondered if the sun would ever appear. Sheriffs deputies brightened with a pay raise, in a move to make salaries more competitive with city police. Schools opened, and Hoke High star Kathy McMillian returned triumphant t'rntw the liinirir Olympics with a new record set. Controversy erupted as the dress code at the high school set students ahd parents bickering, a proposed city leash law started squabbles, and local judge j Joseph Dupree and assistant prosecutor Duncan McFayden defended themselves after a Fayetteville newspaper disclosed their travel allowances paid for commuting to Fayetteville. A ray. of sunshine appeared for the county us bids on the new office building were far below what was projected. Bill Moses, Benny Mcleod, Joe Rackley and Gene Thacker were appointed members of a renewed airport committee. September brought another resignation, as electrical inspector Jimmy Baxley quit following complaints he was unavailable. Obviously unavailable during the first week of the month was a magistrate from 5 p.m. to I a.m., and embarassed officials scrambled to explain the lack of a substitute for the vacationer as complaints Hew from law officers. Plans for the local participation in the Bicentennial celebration took shape as Mr. and Mrs. Carson Davis, Jr., were named co-chairmen for the county. On Sept. 10. the community was saddened by -the death of long time clerk of superior court E.F.. (Ed) Smith. DerTjr)C|ats hurriediy'convene(f to pick a k successoF and ftjf the first time a A woman. Juanila Edmund, got the nod I and was assured the post, with no Republican opposition. Talk of widening 401 to four lanes cropped up at the state level, and citizens began the wait lor the official announcement with caution, as though it were too good to be true. Garbage problems drew the wrath of residents and sanitarian M.L. Mills, as reports of overflowing containers were made. _ Hopes are again dashed for three juveniles as the state supreme court dismissed their appeal and trial loomed closer. The high school football season got underway with a big victory for the Bucks, but more news of the worsening economic outlook dampened the high spirits as a Burlington layoff rocked the community. Welfare recipients got a boost in benefits, but prices continued to skyrocket and the pinch was felt in all income levels. The airport again made news, this time with the discovery of a young soldier found hanged, an apparent suicide. As October unfolded, thoughts turned to the coming election and Raz Autry brought his appeal for the school bond issue to the people. The United Fund drive began and campaign officials ? Judge Dupree Endorses New Court Procedures District Court Judge Joseph Dupree of Raeford endorsed the new court procedures established last week by a superior court judge in Cumberland County and said he hoped the same rules would apply in Hoke County. Hoke and Cumberland counties both make up Ihe 12th Judicial District. "I wholeheartedly agree with Judge Pou Bailey, as quoted in an article in the Fayetteville Observer in which the judge sets out new regulations lor the cnnrlt," Dupree said. "I would hope that ihe same rules would apply in Hoke as apply in Cumberland." According to the article, Judge Bailey has ordered restrictions on continuances of cases and placed priority on jail cases. Bailey, who is scheduled to preside over the January session of superior court here, mailed the regulations to Fayetteville court officials last week. According to the article, these recommendations were included: -Attorneys will not be called or sent for unless they advise the court room clerk of their location and then ohly with the consent of the presiding judge. -Attorneys having cases on the calendar may be excused by the presiding judge. After the calendar is printed, only the judge may excuse attorney or witnesses of continued cases. -No case will tie continued on motion of the district attorney except of causes arising after the printed calendar is published. ??Attorneys should not accept employment unless satisfactory financial arrangements are to be concluded prior fo Tfii case being calendared for trial and the employment is established in sufficient time to allow the attorney ample time for preparation," Bailey's document is quoted. -"Cases will not be continued either because of inadequate financial arrangements or inadequate preparation time." -"Jail cases will be given absolute priority by the district attorney. No case in which a defendant is out on bond may be tried as long as anyone has been in jail 30 days or more awaiting trial unless the jail case has been continued at the request of the defense." crossed their fingers on a $19,441.21 goal. The city council appointed a fifth member to the airport committee, Larry Upchurch. and weary observers hoped the dead lock would end. Disappointment came to the county with the news no funds were allotted for the 401 project, and transportation board member Rex Harris tried to soften the blow with "maybe 1976" talk. Murder dominated the news also as citizens are shocked at the brutal killing of elderly Frank Williams, a crime which was to remain unsolved at the end of the year, and a week later, the double murder of Board of Education candidate W.T. McAllister and his wife, a crime charged to the 25-year-old boyfriend of the McAllister's daughter. ?- Sparked by the local issues, a belter than predicted turnout of voters on a chilly Nov. 5 narrowly approved the SI.2 SO million school bonds and returned all incumbents to the school board. Democrats enjoyed huge margins, beating hack Republican challenges to the state house. After a year of study and delay, the city council approved a lease at the airport with aviation school operator Paul Rose,and a visit from an FAA safety inspector later in the month concluded with an urging for "cooperation and plain horse sense." The final defeat for ihe three juveniles came as an application ror a writ of habeus corpus taken to a federal court is denied, and over their attorney's objections, trial is postponed by Superior Court Judge Hamilton Hobgood and the trio continued to remain in custody, nearly a year after their arrest. Hoke Countians mourned the death of Julian Johnson, Jr., well known businessman and avid sportsman. The Bucks were clobbered by Dunn in their final game, bur end the season with a respectable 6-4-0 record. Families planned traditional Thanksgivings, but it was not to be a bountiful holiday for some as rumors of actual and impending layoffs haunted the community, and applications for food stamps and public assistance reached record highs. In December, the full impact of the economic decline was brought to bear with the release of the latest joblessness rate. 10.7%, a jump of nearly 8%- in a year. Faced with a lack of money, county and city officials prepared for the start of a new federal law limiting the hours policemen may work, and Sheriff DM. Barrington warned of inadequate protection unless his department is doubled. In spite of the downturns, Hoke Countians opened their hearts and pockctbooks as Christmas approached and generous donations helped to make sure those in need had a Merry Christmas. As the year drew to a close, decorations were festive and celebrations were in full swing, but serious thoughts intruded as families pondered the events of the past year and speculated on what the coming year would bring. WEIGH LESS OR PAY NOTHING Start losing weight today ON MONEY BACK. MONADEX It a Uny tablet that will help curb your dartre for exeats food. Eat lets - weigh leu. Contains nc dangerous drugs and will not make you nervous. No strenuous exercise. Change your Ihe . . . start today. MONADEX costs $3.00 for a 20 day supply and $5.00 for twice the amount. Lose ugly fat or your money will be refunded with no questions asked by. Howell Drug Store ? Raeford MaH Orders FiNtd NOTICE The annual stockholder meeting of the Raeford Savings and Loan Association will be held Tuesday, )anuary 14, 1975 at the association's office at 10:00 A.M. The purpose of the meeting is for the election of directors. Proxy forms are available at the association office. They may be obtained by request, by mail or in person. Wrestling Chews Scotland. Fayetteville The Bucks mat men enjoyed decisive victories in their last two meets. They trounced Scotland on January 2 with a 58-h win, and Monday night the Hoke wrestlers defeated Terry Sanford 45-12. Hoke vs. Scotland 100 lb. Jeff Upchurch (H) pinned McRae (S) in 4:44 107. .lb. Mike McNeill (H) pinned Ciosshy (S) in 0:38 114 lb. Steve fonnell (H) pinned Jeffries (S) in 2:33 121 Ih. Maverick Carpenter (H) pinned Russell (S) in 1:35 128 Ih. Bob Ray (H) pinned Terry (S) in 5:32 134 Ih. Ricky Singletary (H) pinned Rae (S)in 1:21 140 Ih. Bar tell (S) dccisioned Ronnie McRae(H) 10-5 147 lb. Bill Wall (H) decisioned Alford (S) 11-10 157 Ih. James (St) decisioned Neaf McNeill 24) 16') lb. Nate Singletary (H) pinned Smith (S) in 2:55 187 lb. Leo Sal/.cr (H) decisioned Garany (S) 17-5 107 lb. Anthony Freeman (H) decisioned Alford (S) 7-3 Unl. George Small (H) pinned Best 2:35 Hoke vs. San ford 100 lb. Jeff Upehurch (H) pinned McCormick (TS) in 1:50 107 lb. Ycpez (TS) decisioned Mike McNeill (H) 5-4 114 lb. Clarence Patterson (M) by forfeit. \ 121 lb. Maverick Carpenter (IJ) decisioned McDonald (TS) 7-1 128 111. Michael Gillespie, (II) pinned McMillan (TS) in 2:58 134 lb. Ricky Singletary (II) decisioned Robinson (TS) (i-5 140 111. Ronnie McRae (H) decisioned Mackray (T!46-0 147 lb. Bill Wall (H) pinned Jordan (TS) in 1:57 157 lb. Siviske (TS) over Neal McNeill (H) 3-1 160 lb. Nate Singletary (H) over Jackson (TS) 6-3 187 lb. Leo Salzer (H) over Parkam (TS) 5-1 107 lb. Inman (TS) pinned Anthony Freeman in 0:43 Unl. George Small by forfeit. The Bucks will be at Pinecrest Thursday, Jan. 0. Absolute Auction Sale Dundarrach,N.C.-Rt.1 Shannon Saturday, Jan. 11th at 10:30 A.M. on premises Real Estate and Personal Property of Mrs. Ernestine Brewer Mr?. Brewer will make her home in Alebeme, therefore, everything will be told at public auction piece by pieoe regardless of price. Directions to sale on Hwy 20 go 5 miles east to Dundarrach, turn right, first house on left. REAL ESTATE 7 room frame house with bath, closets, built in stove and cabinets with approx. 1% acre land with 240 ft. of paved highway frontage - plus garage and building. HOUSEHOLD GOODS Just to mention a few items to be sold from this 7 room house piece by piece. Iron Yard Furniture Living Room Furniture Lowery Piano ? like new 2 Television Sets Old Bottles & odds and ends Glassware Antique Dining Room Suite 5 Air Conditioners 2 Sewing Machines 1 Pecan King Size Bedroom Suite 1 Dinette Set With 6 chairs Day Bed - like new 2 Book Cases Deep Freezer Large G.E. Refrigerator Washing Machine Dryer % Bedroom Suites OUTSIDE PERSONAL PROPERTY 1972 Ford Pick-Up Truck 1969 Chev. Wrecker ITEMS IN SHOP Work Benches .Weeder Cutting Torches 2-Up right drink boxas Visas ^Tools Lawn Mower Chain Hoist OFFICE EQUIPMENT PERSONAL PROPERTY Plus many mors items too numerous to mention TERMS: Cash or Good Check on day of Sale REAL ESTATE: 10% down on day of Sale. Balance with the deed, or within IS days. INSPECTION PERMITTED AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO OR AT SALE SALE CONDUCTED OY Lloyd Meekins A Son REALTY A AUCTION CO. Dillon, S.C. ^ Office 774 1993 774 9391 "WORLD'S BEST AUCTIONEERS" N C. Lie. No. 2J7 help beat inflation Nationwide Insurance has an answer to the high cost of inflation. It's Nationwide Homeowner's Insurance with built-in inflation protection. Based on U.S. Department of Commerce cost index figures, Nationwide auto matically adjusts your coverage each month?so that your home is covered today for what it's worth today. Call your Nationwide agent now for details. Vardell Hedgpeth Insurance Agency Phone 8754187 111 W. Elwood Avenue next door to Shoe Shop RAEFORD, N.C. m^m NATIONWIDE 11 INSURANCE NationwKM It on your txi* Nationwide Mutual Fire Inturance Co Home Office: Columbue. Ohio LIST YOUR PROPERTY The Law Requires That You Do This During The Period From Jan. 2 ? Jan. 31,1975 LISTING BEGINS THURSDAY, JAN. 2, 1975 (Due To Holidays) Notice is hereby given all persons owning Real or Personal Property that they appear before the taxlisters for their township between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31 and make return to them of all property for purposes of taxation. Failure to list will subject taxpayer to a fine of SSOO.OO or imprisonment not to exceed six months. All property owned January 1, 1975 must be listed. All Mobile Home Park and Aircraft Storage Facility Operators must furnish to the Tax Supervisor the name of the owner of each mobile home or airplane and a description of each by January 15, 1975. REAL ESTATE... MOTOR VEHICLES. All taxable real property, including buildings and All automobiles and trucks in your possession or improvements and machinery permanently affixed registered in your name. Mortgages do not change to the Real Estate. the ownership or affect the listing. Also house trailers, airplanes, scooters and motorcycles. HOUSEHOLD, KITCHEN FURNITURE, FARM Household furniture and goods, including electrical appliances and tools of trade. All farming ST0CK' "XTURES. EQUIPMENT., equipment, swine, livestock, poultry,farm supplies Merchandise, finished goods, equipment, furniture. fixtures goods in process, raw materials and and farm products produced prior to 1974. samples. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY Radios, televisions, air conditioners, guns, bicycles. jewelry, diamonds, typewriters, boats and motors. ALL OTHER TANGIBLE PROBERTY NOT SPECIFIED golf equipment and office equipment. Be Prepared to Report Your Farm Census. Applications for the Use Valuation and Assessment of Agricultural, Horticultural or Forest Lands must be submitted to the Tax Supervisor by January 31, 1975. ALLENDALE - Miss Will# MrLauchlin at home Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. RAEFORD TOWNSHIP - You ran list your taxes Monday thru Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. and Saturdays 8 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Courthouse. BLUE SPRINGS, ANTIOCH, MeLAUCHLIN, QUEWHIFFLE, and STONEWALL TOWNSHIPS will be listed in the OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING across the street from the Courthouse Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and Saturdays 8:00 A.M. to 12 Noon. PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO LIST CARRIES A FINE OF '500.00 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS. AS* t James T. Wilkerson //, Tax Supervisor
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