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From The Home Agent's Desk HINT ? When repairing broken china, scotch tape one side to hold until the glue dries completely. SCHEDULE THURSDAY, October 23. Raleigh Fair Exhibit Workshop. Home maker Fair Committee attending. THURSDAY, October 23. 5:00 p.m. North Raeford Extension Homemakers Club. MONDAY. October 27. 9:00 a.m. Staff Conference. SUNDAY. October 26 ? November 1. National Home Agents Associa tion Meeting. Knoxville, Tenn.. Mrs. Ellen Willis will attend. Mrs. Mack Hudson from Har nett county, national music and cultural arts chairman in the National Extension Homemakers Council, told Hoke county exten sion homemakers to take advan tage of the many opportunities the Extension offers them to grow and to help others. Mrs. Hudson report ed on the meeting of Associated County Women of Work meeting that she attended in Australia and of visitine homes in New Zealand and Hawaii. Mrs. Hudson spoke at extension homemakers annual ach ievement luncheon held Wednes day, October 15, at Hoke Civic Center. Mrs. Myrtle Sappenfield. county council president, presided. The North Raeford club with 50 percent of their members in attendance received the attendance award presented by the local Farm Bur eau. Mrs. Hudson showed "Treasure Trails in USA." a book published by National Extension Homemak ers Council. The local Extension office has a copy of this book that list points of interest in each state in the union. House of Raeford turkey processing is listed in the North Carolina section. This book will be available at the Extension office. Retired Educator Is Series Speaker Tonight at College Thursday. Oct. 23. Dr. Leland P. Bradford will speak on the psycho logical aspects of retirement at the Retirement Planning Series being offered at Sandhills Community College. Doctor Bradford is a retired resident of Pinehurst. He was a co-founder of the Illinois Adull Education Association; editor of the "Illinois Adult Education Bulletin"; editor of the Adull Education Bulletin of the NEA; secretary of the Department ol Adult Education of the NEA; first director of the Division of Adult Education of the NEA; secretary o) the International committee o( adult education of the World Confederation of the Organizations of the Teaching Professions and co-founder and director of the National Training Laboratory in group development. Doctor and Mrs. Bradford have recently completed a book on the psychology of retirement in which they] examine the problem ol transition from the middle years to retirement, and the various adjust ments necessarv in retirement. The class will be held in Room A. 203 at 7 P.M. Cystic Fibrosis Drive Nets $275 Mrs. Thomas F. McBryde, chairman for the "Breath of Life" Campaign for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Raeford, announced that the campaign has been completed and total funds collected in Raeford were $275.00. The funds will be used for research, care, treatment, and teaching to help youngsters suffering with Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchiectasis and Bronchitis. Counselor Named To State Project Bobby Locklear. Hoke High guidance counselor, has beer named to the state advisory com mittee of the two year education military project sponsored by the Council of Chief State Schoo Offices (CCSSO) with a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. The aim of the project is tc develop a plan for improving communication between educator] and military recruiters, according to the State Department of Public Instruction. SUPPORT THE BUCKS DELUXE - Homemakers in the extension agent's office are now using the deluxe kitchen in the new county office building. The large mirror over the center counter makes it possible for many people in the auditorium to see a demonstration Library News 'Talking Books9 Here by Mrs. Jay Williams ..A talking book machine and a talking book highlight the current display at the Hoke County Public Library. Anyone who has never seen either is welcome to come in and see them in operations. Basically, a simple - to - operate Manual record player and voice re cordings done at very slow speed so that a large book may be presented on as few discs as possible, this combination has brought joy to thousands of people who are either blind or physically handicapped and unable to hold a book. Books, both bestsellers and clas sics. fiction and non-fiction, maga zines and other materials on varied subjects are recorded by actors and actresses of note. Listening to the recordings brings the books alive to people who would otherwise miss the pleasure of reading. Individuals wishing to obtain a talking book may inform Mrs. Lee Cameron. Hoke County library supervisor, who will send their application on to the North Caro lina Library for the Blind and Phy sically Handicapped in Raleigh. No fee is charged for any part of the service. Postage is free, and a return label for mailing materials back to Raleigh is provided. The talking book machine at the library has a disc introducing patrons to the service and another that tells how to operate the machine. Instructions for operation are also included in Braille. These measures insure ease of operation by those who are unsighted. The talking book included in the library's exhibit is "Northwest Pas sage". by Kenneth Roberts. The book has been termed "a shrewd and fresh approach to pre - Rev olutionary American history." Other services from the North Carolina Library' for the Blind and Physically Handicapped include large print books in 18-point type and talking book cassette tapes and tape players. A large print news letter is published by - monthly ex cept for summer: it also comes out in Braille and on cassette tape. Catalogs of talking books available are also presented on discs, tape, and in large print. The Hoke County Library sub scribes to large print editions of Guideposts and Reader's Digest. A copy of each has been included in the talking book display. Also included are several pamphlets on hiring the handicapped. One, "How to Get a Job. a Handy Guide to Job Seekers." was published by the President's Committee on Em ployment of the Handicapped. It would be useful to anyone currently out of a job and wishing some pointers on how to apply. Employers either wishing to or hesitating to hire handicapped people may be perhaps reassured by some of the other pamphlets in the displav. A pamphlet on people with multiple sclerosis lists the accomplishments of fifty individ uals. some confined to wheelchairs, who have risen above the afflictions of their disease to remain active and productive employees and members of society. Also included in this Hoke County public library display is a card presenting the raised letters of the Braille alphabet for the blind and a book. "Talk to the Deaf." by Lottie Rickenhof. The book ex plains the manual alphabet for the deaf and shows some of the hand signs which are used to communi cate various ideas and words. The talking book machine, the talking book and the pamphlets were obtained through the Out reach Project. Sandhill Regional Library System. Mrs. Hoke Currie is the Outreach Librarian. Mrs. Jay Williams. Hoke county consultant, assists her in Hoke countv. BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE October 28. 1975 (MONTROSE) October 29. 1975 (ASHLEY HEIGHTS) The Bookmobile will not run on these dates. These runs will be made on November 25th and November 26th. Hoke Senior Named Winner Of DAR Citizenship Award By Ruth McEachern Charlotta King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George King, was named a DAR Good Citizen last week. The Upper Cape Fear chapter of Red Springs sponsors the program in Hoke High School, Robeson Country Day School, and Red Springs High. Also receiving the honor were Becky Brown of R.C.D. and Vicki Rucker of Red Springs High. The program is planned as a means of recognizing outstanding seniors who exemplify qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Miss King is an excellent student, with grades averaging in the 90's throughout her high school years. She has won the Woodmen of the World History award, the science award, and is vice-president of the National Honor Society. She is in the Students in Action for Education, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Hoke High Chorale and Chorus, is a rifle girl in the Hoke High band, and is in the May Court. A member of Raeford United Methodist Church, Charlotta is secretary-treasurer of the UM Youth Fellowship, sings in the choir, and is a member of the widely known Handbell Choir of the church. Her other interests include needlepoint, reading,bike riding, and playing volley ball. She would like to attend Meredith College and major in biology. All participants in the Good GOOD CITIZEN - Chariotta King, a Hoke High student, was named a DAR Good Citizen winner last week and will go on to District VII competition in Wadesboro on Nov. 15. Citizen program will be honored on November 15 in Wadesboro when District VII of the N.C. DAR will entertain them at a luncheon and tour of historic sites. One student will be announced at that time to represent the district at the State DAR conference in Winston Salem in March. The National Association of Secondary School Principals has placed this program on the Advisory List of National Contests and Activities for 1975 ? 1976. Blood Need 'Urgent9 Red Cross officials are making an urgent appeal for blood at this Friday's visit of the Bloodmobile to help boost the county's rapidly dwindling fund. Clyde Upchurdi, county Red Cross chairman, said the county has used 268 pints more than has been collected in the period July 1, 1974 through Oct. 21, according to the Charlotte Red Cross office. Large amounts of blood were needed in August and September and poor turnouts at recent Bloodmobile visits combined to decrease the county's total, Upchurch said. The Bloodmobile will be in Raeford at the Methodist Church from noon to 5 P.M. Friday and anyone able to donate blood is asked to help. Refreshments will be served by volunteers and there is space available for donors to rest before returning to their jobs. Sr. Citizens Fair Nov. 7 -8 The annual senior citizens Arts and Crafts Fair and Sale will be held Friday and Saturday. Nov. 7-8, at the National Guard armory in Southern Pines, Miss Josephine . Hall announced. All merchandise must be in place by 11 A.M. Friday. Selling time will be 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Saturday selling time will be 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Each item must be tagged with the name of the article, the owner's name and the selling price. The percentage of commission for ex penses will be between five and ten per cent. Miss Hall said. Any senior citizen wishing to sell items at the fair should contact Miss Hall immediately so that the items may be brought to her home. Members of the Raeford Senior Citizens Friendship Club are asked to bring as many of their items as they can to the monthly club meeting Nov. 4. Dundarrach Sets Homecoming 26th The Dundarrach Church home coming service will be held Sunday, Oct. 2b beginning with dinner on the grounds at 1:30 P.M. Worship service begins at 3 P.M. Rev. John Ropp will be the guest speaker. Special music will be provided by the male trio from the Greenwich Presbyterian Church, Greenwich, N.J. * James Hemple will be guest violinist. Mrs. Sara Leach is pian ist. Rev. Ben Ferguson, pastor, in vites the public to attend. Shiloh Ingathering Scheduled Oct. 30 The Shiloh Ingathering will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Shiloh Presbyterian Church. Barbecue or chicken salad plates will be served. ilr -i" & VERY SPECIAL SALE! SWEATERS FOR THE FAMILY BOYS. GIRLS, TODDLERS LADIES & MEN'S REG. UP TO $3.47 REG. UP TO $5 $ 288 $388 *ach iach % Jf MEN'S 1 ?OYS V | YOUTHS V,., HALLOWEEN COSTUMES BASKETBALL SHOES *2 77 PAIR FOR THE KIDS SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION % 188 ? IACH SPECIAL PURCHASE LADIES PANTIES REGULAR 1 EXTRA SIZES 3 1 STOCK UP NOW! V LANDER 24-OZ. BABY SHAMPOO OR 14-OZ. BABY POWDER TRICK^OR TREAT HALLOWEEN CANDY BIG SELECTION PRICED FROM v*c?? . ?zt m VICKS COUGH MIXTURE 3 OUNCE S1.S9 VALUE
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