?Hoke County Young People In Majority (Special to The News Journal) NEW YORK, June 14 ? How many of the important events of modem times have taken place within the lifetime of present residents of Hoke County? What proportion of ihe local population goes back far enough in time to D-Day in 1944, when the Allies crossed the English Channel and landed in France? Or to the year 1927, when Lindbergh made the First non-stop New York to Paris flight across the Atlantic? Or to 1934, when the first quintuplets, the Dionne sisters, were born in Canada? Fewer than 14 percent of Hoke County's population were on hand in 1918 when Germany surrendered and World War I ended, the Government's latest figures on local age brackets show. When the 21st Amendment was passed in 1933, doing away with prohibition, no more than 29 percent in the local area had yet been born. ? The formation of the United Nations and the production of the first atomic bomb, both in 1945, could have been witnessed by only t39 percent of the present local population. A new generation, to whom many of these happenings are of purely historical interest and not part of their personal memories, has sprung up in Hoke County. Today, the figures show, there are more of these young people around, in proportion to the total population, than in the past. The explanation is that in the years just after World War II, when the birth rate zoomed upward, babies were arriving on the scene in record numbers. As a result, despite the fact that the birth rate has dropped considerably in the last few years, more than half the population of tire United States is under age 30 at the present time. Numerically, those in the 10 to IS age group comprise the largest five-year segment in the country. About 10 percent of all Americans are in that bracket. In Hoke County, the figures show, the median age of the population is 21.7, which means that there are as many local people below that age as there are above it. Elsewhere in the United States the median age is now 28.1 and, in the State of North Carolina, approximately 26.S. COMPLETES TRA INING-Charles Davis, assistant manager of B.C. Moore and Sons, of Raeford, has completed the com p any 's management training program. Davis, a native of Fayetteville, began his career with the Moore organization in Spring lake. Southern Nat'l Income Up Southern National Corporation, holding company for Southern National Bank, has reported net operating income for the fust six months of 1975 of $1,281,862, or $1.10 per share. Income for the same time last year was $1,003, 401, or ninety five cents per share. World Famine Still Stalks Continuing Population Boom The Doomsday question still is unanswered for a hungry world: Is the day coming when there won't be enough food to go around, when world-wide famine will visit the earth? "Never across the face of our planet has the outcome been more in doubt," writes Thomas Y. Canby in the July National Geographic. Mankind's future rides on the race between the world's growing population - 203,000 more mouths to feed every day -- and man's ability to produce more and more food. The evidence of the problem is awesome. Some 760 million people crowd the nations of India. Bangladesh, and Pakistan ~ more than live in all of Africa and South America. Within 30 years, say experts, the population of these three countries - already no stranger to famine - will be doubled. At the same time, almost all the world's land that is economical to cultivate - some 3.6 billion acres - already is being used to grow food. Today there are 3.9 billion mouths to feed in the world. Next year there will be 74 million more, 15 million of them in India alone. Meanwhile, climatologists say there may be changes in the world's weather patterns, bringing devastating droughts to regions where most of the population lives. The green revolution," the recent development of super strains of wheat and rice that greatly increased crop yields, seemed to be easing the shortage of food where it was needed most -- until all but neutralized by a combination of events in the early 1970's. Drought, typhoons, frost, floods cut harvests severely. Peru's fish catch, traditionally the world's largest, drastically declined, and with it a major source of poultry and livestock feed. Factories could not meet increased demand for critically needed fertilizer. United States food surpluses that had cushioned earlier shortages withered away with these disaster-borne demands and with the sale of 28 million tons of grain to the Soviet Union, coping with a poor harvest. The United Nations now identifies 33 countries that are seriously threatened by major food shortages. YOUR SALES PROBLEM IF YOUR CASH REGISTER HASN'T BEEN RINGING ENOUGH, GIVE US A RING The staff of our Display Advertising Department are specialists in recognizing and solving sales problems. They have helped many merchants in this community to increase their sales, by understanding their particular problems. They can help you! FOR HELP ON YOUR PROBLEM CALL 875-2121 FOR THE BEST IN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING, WE OFFER THE STAMPS?CONHAIM SERVICE CALL 875-2121 The News-Journal HELP WANTED: Immediate opening for Respiratory technician, certified Respiratory technician desirable, completion of a program in respiratory therapy acceptable. Planned program to increase from 260 to 400 beds. Excellent fringe benefits. Contact: Personnel Dept., Moore Memorial Hospital, Pinehurst, N.C., 28374. Phone 295-6861 Ext. 578. 12-13C FOR SALE: 1974 N175, F7C, Kawasaki, Call after 7 pjn., 875-4012. 12P FOR SALE; 1974 Vega Hatchback A/C, PS, tinted glass, radio, 4 spd., 5000 miles, 7 mos warranty left, S2.900, will consider trade for older car. 875-5342. 12P FOR SALE: Good used brick 5c each. New cinder blocks, never been used 35c each. Clarence Lytch, Raeford, N.C. 12C WANTED: car pool or tide to Fayetteville Technical Institute. Call 875-4149. 12P FOR SALE: Twenty ton chain hoist works perfect, like new, now only $50.00. Clarence Lytch, Raeford, N.C. 12C Wedding receptions or luncheons. Wedding cakes made to order. Call Joanne Sessoms, 875-3656 or Pat Goza 875-2926. 12C New bedroom suite for sale. Call 875-4565. 12C Mobile home for rent at Myrtle Beach for week, day or weekend. Three bedrooms, A/C, 3 blocks from ocean. Contact Allen Edwards at 875-4565. TFC HOUSE FOR SALE: 1500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, master bedroom 12 x 24, panelled den, living room, 114 baths, utility room, patio, redwood fence, fully carpeted, centrally located in Holly Park. Reasonable. Call 875-5571. TFC FOR SALE: Child's Wonder horse rocker, magazine rack, room divider, coleman heater, TV anlena. Call 875-3282 after 7 p.m. 12P FOR RENT: 2 bedroom mobile home. 8754221 TFC FOR SALE: 1974 Chev. Caprice, 4 dr., hard top, 944-7220 7 ajn. to 3 p.m. Samuel Monroe. 12P Homes for sale. No down payment, only 1% closing costs and up to $2000.00 income tax credit. Only 1 home available on first come, fust served basis. Carson Davis, Jr., 501 Harris Ave. 8754870. TFC YARD SALE: Emogene Stocks, Hwy 211, next to electric sub station, July 26,9 ajn. to 4 pan. 12P CARD OF THANKS Thank you to my friends and loved ones for all the cards, food, visits, flowers, candy and books and all presents sent to me during my stay in the hospital and while I was recovering at home. Again thanks. Mrs. R.O. Cothran. 12C Questions and Answers an ht M aatpaHaat mtfita! art? 4 itttnat mi* tap a In [ ' Inafmial ht $ ?t rthH4 dhtWhf t ftHtaat rt*w ita/Hha mtf ha tnaH4 m if tatpaHami hath h taaUi e ?atarai aha ata4 ftp**"1 At p ttpt tt haa fat at hthtathtp haaphafhaSfaa 9 Carfah tathaahf 4hahh4 aahtaat hahhp aa4atha1 M f Vahraat a^a4pt4 hp M la ha haaaahaaa4 at haahp aa maH aa4 ahaa4aaaa awatC ata J aAfhia ht kaatmaa* ht aaf naStlaa ^ f fahraat ? pataaaU at matt NOTICE All classified advertising must be paid for in advance unlesa you have an established advertising account. The advertising deadline is 5 p.m. each Tuesday. If you plan to call in your ad. please call in advance so we can receive payment in the mail by Tuesday. Why wait for Septic Tank troubles, get Roebic K 37 and K 57 each year. "It really works." K 77 kills roots. Money back guarantee. Raeford Hardware and McLauchlin Company. TFC Fully equipped restaurant now operating for sale; located in Wagram. Call 369-2858 between 11 am. and 2 pjn. weekdays. TFC FOR SALE: 133 acre farm, I mile road frontage, 8700 lbs. tobacco, 2 houses, near McCain. Sale price, $62,500. Moss Realty 692-2424. TFC FOR SALE: Residential lots, city water and sewer, financial terms can be arranged. Contact Younger Snead, Jr., at Hoke Auto Co. Phone 875-3363 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 pjn. TFC Trade in your present home for a new one and get up to $2000.00 income tax credit. Only 1 home available on first come, first served basis. Carson Davis, Jr., 501 Harris Ave. 875-4870. TFC SERVICE: Discount prices on central air conditioning available now. Free estimates ? Financing available. Call 484-0495 - Fred Dew. Central Heating and Air Conditioning Co., Inc., Fayetteville, N.C. TFC Reduce excess fluids with Fluidex-Lose weight with Dex-a-Diet capsules, Hoke Drug. 10-13P FOR SALE: 3 bedroom house with central heat and air on Turnpike Road. 20x40 outbuilding on nice lot. Call Graham Monroe, 875-2186 day and 875-3775 night. TFC Melding Cameron A OUham on Hwy. 20 naar Oakdal# Oin NIGHTS A SATURDAYS Color T.V. Service ALL MAKES & MODELS Sjles & Service ? T.V. Antennas Antenna Rotor & Control Box HOME SERVICE CALLS One day service (when possible) Phone 375-2878 No. Am. 875 2366 BEDO CORP. CUSTOM FABRICATION t WELDING REPAIRS PORTABLE WELDING Airport Rd. 875-4633 RAEFORD, N. C. WHITE'S CABINET SHOP Are You Building or Remodeling? We Specialize In KITCHEN/BATH CABINETS BOOKCASES (all styles) DESKS FOR STUDY or WORK For Free Information fli Estimates Call 876-6218 Day-876-4828 Nights Corns Sss Ui Hwy. 401 Bui. Reeford W# Art Now Manufacturing SEPTIC TANKS Stat# Approved 1200 Oil. Stptie Tanka WHOLESALE 1000 Gal. Soptfc T#nka & RETAIL 900 Gal. Soptic T#r*ka SALES ft INSTALLATION Wo Ar# Anxioua To S#rv# You. W# H#v? Gr?v?l Drainboard ft Drain Pip# For Sal#. Do You N##d A Plumbfr or S#pttc T?nk? Call Day or Nigtit. Sunday* ft Holidaya Loaf's Pkaabk| I Rpair Smrtca Lie No 4630 TIL.B7B 2M0 RAIPORD, N. C LOT FOR SALE 120'x 210' LOT on Esst Prosptct Avenue CALL Roymond Ellis Ption* B75-3B3I WANTED TO BUY: We are in the market for good quality rye. Either FOB or delivered. Cail collect 803-634-6557. Douglas Seed Co., Ruby, S.C. 7-13C Will clean up vacant lots, trim or take down trees and shrubs. Call 875-2306 from 4:15 to 9.00 p.m. TFC FOR SALE: 1974 Monte Carlo, black. Call 875-5248 after six. 11-12P HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 bedrooms, living room, combination kitchen-dining room, bath and utility room. 875-4992. TFC SEE US for all your steel needs. Miscellaneous and structural. DuBose Corporation Mon-Fri. Roseboro, N.C. Phone 5254161. TFC FOR RENT: 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes, also spaces, country living, fishing, hunting, playground and security. On State Rd. 1413, 13 miles from Fayetteville and 10 miles from Raeford. Shamrock Isle Mobile Homes, Raeford, 875-5574. TFC Crumpler Handy Mart has fresh peaches, corn 75c per doz., watermelons, and other homegrown vegetables. 9-12P CHOOSY? That's good because we have some choice cars you're sure to like. You'll like the price too. Quality Motors, Harris Ave. 9-13C One of the finer things of life. Blue Lustre carpet shampooer. Raeford Hardware. 9-13C STEVE'S Grass Mowing Service CALL 876-3640 Carolina Turf Co. Ready Mixed Concrete PROMPT DELIVERY Phone 87S4025 - 875-4886 REYNOLDS REPAIRS 4 REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES PHONE 876-2720 AFTER 6 P.M. CECIL REYNOLDS RAEFORD BERRY Repair Service HEATING4 AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATIONS ELECTRICAL REPAIRS Due to fire damage present address: 32S W. Central Are. Re ford, N.C. 28376 PH. 875-4089 We would like to express our appreciation to ewryone for their kindness and concern during our recent misfortune. Thank you, The Berry Family WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEW TIRES and RECAPPING MCDONALDS TIRE RECAP. 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