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SPRINGTIME - Brightly colored tulips are in bhom, a sure sign that spring has arrived to stav. DIGGING? Traffic on Bethel Rd. at the high school slowed as cars had to manuever their way around workmen digging the drainage for the nearby residential area. Veterans Cnrnpr hDl 1 UK b NO I ?: Following are representative questions answered daily by VA counselors. Full information is available at any VA office. 0 ?* How is the G1 Bill allowance paid for correspondence courses? How much entitlement is used for such a course? A -- Instead of a monthly allowance, the VA will pay W per cent of the cost of an approved course. Payments are made quarterly according to the number of lessons completed by the veteran and serviced by the school. The veteran's entitlement is reduced by one month for each $270 he receives. 0 Who is eligible for CHAMPVA? A -- The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Veterans Administration (CHAMPVA) is available to the spouse or child of a veteran who has a total disability, permanent in nature, resulting irom service-conneceted cause, or to the surv iving spouse or child of a veteran who has died as the result ol a service-connected disability. Adding A Barn? Let CP&L Know Carolina Power iScLight custom ers who are planning to install or expand bulk tobacco barns for the 1976 season are asked to contact the nearest company office. According to Joe Gregory. CP&L director of agricultural services, the earlier tobacco producers can let the company know their plans, the better so that the company'can provide adequate service. "We may need to add distribution facilities." he said, "and notifying us right away will allow time to make necessary additions before the curing season." "It's not fair.. You can use a Steamex' carpet cleaner just like us professionals...and save a lot of money." ? Gives prolessional results! ? Gets dirt other methods don t reach! . Carpet dries quickly! ? DoityourseM and save! ? As simple to use as a vacuum! f Call 876-3727 To Raurv. Unit Raeford Cleaners thorn 175-3727 M*?8?. a-ora.N.c. Q -- How long will it be before 1 start receiving my pension checks after I receive my award letter? A -- Approximately two weeks from the date you are advised that your eligibility has been establish ed. Note! m y?1 mfiRCH OF Dimes Area Incidents Burglar Nabbed A Raeford man was arrested early Monday morning after city police received a call from Curtis Rogers, of 515 E. Elwood Ave., who said someone had broken a window and tried to enter his house about 1:45 A.M. Bobby Ray Chavis, 24, of Rt. 3, Red Springs, has been charged with first degree burglary and is being held without bond, according to Raeford Police Chief Leonard Wiggins. In other incidents, Mrs. Ray mond Maxwell, 1J13 N. Fulton St. reported that her billfold was taken from her pocketbook sometime while she was in the A&P Friday, March 25. Personal papers and $70 was in the missing billfold. Winford Epps, 204 Covington St., reported that a guitar was missing from his house Saturday, March 27. No sign of a break-in was indicated. The guitar was valued at S250. Calvin Harris. Rt. 3, Raeford, complained that someone took his bicycle sometime Saturday, March 27, from the Edinborough Shop ping Center. He said the bicycle was parked near Macks and was valued at $98. Bobby Gibson reported to the Hoke County Sheriff s Department that he found a 1974 Ford U-Haul truck on one of his farms near McDuffie's store. The truck was found sometime Wednesday. March 24. and had been stripped of a battery and tires. The truck was being rented to James Richard Sullivan of Durham, according to the form filled out for the rental. Expo '76, April 3-4, Features Wide Range bxpo'76, the ninth annual trade fair sponsored by the Woman's Club of Fayettevilie. will be Satur day, April 3 from 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., and Sunday, April 4 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the Cumberland County Memorial Arena on Highway 301 South. More than 75 exhibitors will feature a wide range of merchan dise in their booths. Expo '76 visitors can view or purchase the latest in fashions either for every day wear, dress up or for brides. They can see on display swimming pools, books and micro wave ovens as well as carpets for planning home beautification and improve ment. A local garden center promises an entrance of a bower of flowers consisting of hanging baskets, pot ted geraniums, potted azaleas and Service Personnel Army Sgt. Corwin W. Keaffaber, whose wife. Audrey, and mother, Mrs. Marguierte P. Fields, live on Rt. 2, Raeford, was among the soldiers at Ft. Bragg. N.C., who responded to a request for assist ance from the Guatemalan govern ment. A task force, numbering 465 soldiers, is helping clear and repair the earthquake-damaged Atlantic highway connecting Guatemala City to Puerto Barrios. Sgt. Keaffaber regularly per forms the duties of a platoon sergeant in the 403rd Transporta tion Company. The 1958 graduate of Man chester High School, North Man chester, Ind., entered the Army in December 1960 and served in Vietnam. spring annual bedding plants. A miniature lawn garden with a fountain surrounded by flowers is also arranged. Several camping retailers will demonstrate the latest equipment available. Along with advice from experienced campers and hikers, they will offer traveling vans, light weight backpacking gear, freeze dried foods, boots, tents, sleeping bags and kayaks. Also displayed will be Indian jewelry, both ready to wear and kits. Turquoise, shell necklaces, including the popular puka shells, beads for necklaces and pendants, and coral-red, angel and the pre cious black-will be for sale. The American Cancer Society will point out the seven warning signals and you can will your eyes so that someone can see after you no longer need to. Thirty crafts people will demon strate "how to" weave, quilt, make pottery and paint china. Apple head dolls, wood carving and crocheting can be seen. A knitting company will produce Bicentennial eagles on huge machines. On display will be works done by local artists in various media. Several schools will be exhibitors. Other attractions in clude wildlife exhibits, booths showing civic activities and crime prevention. Food will range from Oriental and Mexican dishes to American snacks. Samples and free gifts will help provide fun for the entire family. Proceeds from Expo '76 will be used in the restoration of Heritage Square, a complex of three historic buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. CAMPBELL SQUAD - John Miller of Raeford (shown on left in second row) is a member of the 1976 Campbell College tennis ream, which returns to the courts for their longest season, 19 matches against teams in ,V. C and neighboring states. Miller is a iunior General Fund Up In Feb. Report February 1976 net General Fund collections amounted to $175.0 million as compared with $155.0 million collected in February 1975, an increase of $20.0 million, or 12.90 per cent, according to revenue officials. For the first eight months of the current fiscal year, net General Fund collections were $1.0340 billion compared with $989.8 mil lion for the first eight months of the 1974-75 fiscal year, an increase of $44.2 million, or 4.47 per cent. February net Highway Fund collections amounted to $58.6 million compared with $56.8 mil lion collected in February 1975, an increase of $1.8 million, or 3.19 per cent. Gasoline tax receipts amounted to $19.2 million compar* ed with $19.0 million collected in February 1975. an increase of $0.2 million, or 1.22 per cent. Net Highway Fund collections for the first eight months of the current fiscal year were $264.5 million as compared with $255.6 million collected during the first eight months of the 1974-75 fiscal year, an increase of $8.9 million, or 3.48 per cent. Gasoline Tax collections for this eight month period were $184.4 million as compared with $180.5 million collected during the corresponding period of the 1974-75 fiscal year, an increase of $3.9 million, or 2.16 per cent. TRADITIONALLY, THE PERFECT SYMBOL OF LOVE Keepsake guarantees a gem of perfect clarity, precise cut and fine, white color. . . the traditional choice of the American bride. Keepsake1 Registered Diamond Rings A Good Honest Value Let us help you choose your rings from our large and varied selection. Kinlaw Jewelry Store Main St. Raeford NOTICE Important Meeting Disabled American Veterans 6:30 Monday Night April 6, AT Pig N' Chicken 401-By Pass Auction Saturday Morning, Apr. 3 -10 a.m. We will sell the remainder of Mrs. L. B. Brandon's estate, plus many more consigned items including several nice antiques. We are still taking consignments for this sale. THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LiST Cedar Chest Pine Kitchen Table (Real Old) Gov. WinthropSecretary HallTree Pitcher & Bowl Set 2-Roll-Away Beds Pie Safe Tin Front Lots Of Pictures Wicker Basket Fern Stands Oak Bed About 6' Tall Rocking Chairs (Several) Cane Bottom Rocker Fancy Porch Swing Webster's Dictionary 1914 Round Wicker Table Several Old Chairs 1 Love Seat Westinghouse Refrigerator 1 Chippendale Chair Veloor Couch w/2 Matching Chairs 1 High Back Rocker Old Quilts 9 Ft. Dining Hutch Duncan Phyfe Coffee Table 1 Statue Clock Console Table & Mirror 1 Kitchen Cabinet G.E. 30" Elec Range 1 German Baby Buggy Fire Place Set w/screen 1 Cast Iron Wood Cook Stove Old Jars Maple Drop Leaf Table w/5th Leg Small Child's Rocker 6-Cane Bottom Chairs Several Table Lamps Oak Hutch Like New Floor Lamp Wardrobe Silver Plated Flatware Bedroom Suites Blanket Chest Couch Several Small Tables 4 Maple Kitchen Chairs Sol* to bo hold at DeVane's Auction Barn Hwy. 401 By-Pass - Raeford, N. C. AUCTIONEER Daniel H.DeVane TELEPHONES Lk. no. 628 919-875-2652
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