From The Home Agent's Desk
Follow early crops in the vege
table garden with a row of zinnias
or marigolds.
OPEN INVITATION
TO ALL HOMEMAKERS
The Cumberland County Home
makers have organized and are
hosting a tour of Cumberland
County. You are cordially invited to
help publicize our, "Cumberland
County Heritage Tour," by or
ganizing a group from your county,
inviting your neighbors, friends
and relatives to accompany you on
one of these tours.
Walking Part of the Tour:
The Old Market House or State
House, as it was called when
Fayetteville served as a temporary
capitol of North Carolina. On this
site on November 21, 1789, the
Constitution of the United States
was ratified, making North Caro
lina the 12th state to enter the
Union,
The Woman's Club Houses,
three in number, include The
Sanford House, which serves as a
clubhouse for meetings and social
gatherings for other clubs as well as
The General Woman's Club. An
1800 classic Colonial Georgian
architectural structure, it consists
of 8 spacious rooms divided by
hallways. The Oval Ballroom, one -
of ? a - kind room, follows the
contours of an octagonal building
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erected in 1830 and features
beautifully proportioned pilasters
and elaborate plaster cornices. The
Baker - Haigh - Nimocks House, is
a two - story house romantically
called "The House with the Spiral
Stairs." A beautiful fan - lighted
door gives entrance and the hand ?
carved cornices and wainscoting of
the interior are of great interest.
These houses are furnished in
keeping with the Colonial Era.
Ornamented grounds surround
these historic buildings. Placed and
spaced with dift precision are a
charming Summer House, a sun
dial and brick wallways. The front
being enclosed by three churches.
The St Joseph's Episcopal dates
back to 1873, second oldest
Episcopal congregation in Fay
etteville. Has five exquisite resur
rection windows in the sanctuary by
Tiffany of New York. Also, an
organ built in 18S7 by Henry
Erben. Purchased from St. John's,
the organ has been powered by
hand, water, gas and now electri
city. It is one of the oldest organs
still in use in America. St. John's
Episcopal Church, the foundation
stone was laid in 1817. The
communion service which is still in
use today, was made in 1824 from
coin silver spoons contributed by
the ladies of the parish. The
beautiful stained glass windows in
the church's name were made in
Munich, Germany and hauled by
cart from New York. First Presby
terian Church was organized in
1830. Whole oil chandeliers, now
electrified, hang in the vestibule
and alcove on the second floor and
were the original lighting fixtures.
The Arsenal House was built
between 1861 and 1865 in the early
months of the Civil War between
the states. The house has just
recently been restored and is bing
used to exhibit changing displays of
various arts and historical relics.
Cross Creek Mall, the largest
shopping center in the Southeast,
will be an option. Stop - and - shop
at the end of the complete tour.
To veiw from bus:
Person Street, the oldest business
street in Fayetteville, will be on the
first part of the riding tour. It was
called Liberty Point District, but
due to the pewterers and silver
smiths shops located here, many of
whom over - charged their custo
mers. this street became known as
Robbers Row. On down to North
Cool Spring Street, past the
McKethan House, is the A.M.E.
Zion Church, the oldest Methodist
Church in Fayetteville and Eastern
North Carolina. In the basement of
this church is buried one of the
former pastors and it is said he
occasionally comes out to see how
the church is being run. Across the
street from the church is Cross
Creek Cemetery, Number One. The
second oldest Confederate plot in
the South honoring the heroes of
the Confederacy is located here.
Also next to it, the oldest crepe
myrtle tree (the bicentennial tree)
in Cumberland County stands here.
On to Mason Street to view the
Mansard Roof House, this house is
probably the finest of the few
remaining Victorian dwellings in
Fayetteville. Next will be the old
Masonic Temple erected about
1858. The bus tour will include a
view of Fayetteville State Univer
sity, which was founded in 1877.
They plan to celebrate their
centennial in the coming year. FSU
is a liberal arts college with equal
opportunity for all. This institution
has grown to include 92 acres of
land, eight brick buildings and
several cottages. On up the hill to
Fayetteville Technical Institute at
the corner of Hull Road and Devers
Street. This is one of Fayetteville's
most beautiful rose gardens. The
bus will pass through some of the
streets that have the nicest homes
in Fayetteville. Next will be Mc
Pherson Church, founded in 1868.
Groups coming in from the north
may view the Old Bluff Pres
byterian Church, located on high
way 301 North, near Wade. The
church was founded in 1758 and is
one of the oldest in the Upper Cape
Fear River Valley. Buses coining in
on 401 North, may view or visit
Methodist College. A beautiful
chapel among other modern build
ings graces the grounds of this four
year liberal arts college.
Cost of tour and lunch is only
$3.50 per person. Choose the date
most convenient for your group:
July 21, August 18, September 22,
October 13 or November 17.
Arrangements for other dates may
be considered upon request.
All persons interested in these
tours should contact their Hoke
home economics agent. Mrs. Ellen
Willis, at 875-2162. She can make
arrangements with the Cumberland
County home economics agents for
you at least two weeks in advance,
if overnight lodging is required,
this can be arranged at places
convenient for meals.
DEDICATION ?? Lewis E. Bambaue.-. chairman of the Sandhill Regional
Library Board of Trustees, delivered the main address Sunday at the
dedication of the new Bicentennial library building.
General Fund Up
May, 1976, net General Fund
collections amounted to S1S2.9
million as compared with $127.8
million collected in May, 1975, an
increase of $25.1 million, or 19.60
percent, according to state revenue
officials.
For the first eleven months of the
current fiscal year net General
Fund collections were $1.4775
billion compared with $1.3779
billion for the first eleven months of
the 1974-75 fiscal year, an increase
of $99.6 million, or 7.23 per cent.
May net Highway Fund collec
tions amounted to $26.7 million
compared with $24.6 million col
lected in May, 1975, an increase of
$2.1 million or 8.60 per cent.
Gasoline Tax receipts amounted to
$23.2 million compared with $22.0
million collected in May, 1975, an
increase of $1.2 million, or 5.47 per
cent.
Net Highway Fund collections
for the first eleven months of the
current fiscal year were $356.0
million as compared with $330.0
million collected during the first
eleven months of the 1974-75 fiscal
year, an increase of $26.0 million,
or 7.88 per cent. Gasoline Tax
collections for this eleven month
period were $253.9 million as
compared with $242.2 million
collected during the corresponding
:riod of the 1974-75 fiscal year.
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Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Shell spent
Sunday in Statesville visiting his
mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Douglas and
Sharon of Sanford were guests in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. TJ. Harris
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Neill A. McDonald
spent the holidays at their cottage at
Topsail Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy McPhaul have
returned after vacationing at
Holden's the past week. They were
joined by Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy
Plummer for several days.
Mrs. Billy Jones and children of
Norfolk, Va. spent last week here
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Frahm, and her husband's
mother, Mrs. J.A. Jones. Mr. Jones
joined them here for the holidays.
Carlton Niven Jr. left Tuesday for a
week's tour of London,
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Mr. and Mrs. WJ3. Lunsford and Mrs.
Lunsford's nephew, Greg Jackson,
will return home Thursday, after
spending the past 22 days in
Germany visiting their son and
daughter-in-law, S/Sft. and Mrs. C.W.
Lunsford. Sft; Lunsford is stationed
there in the U.S. Air Force.
Martin, John and Timmy Pate have
returned to their home in Piqua,
Ohio after a visit with their
grandmother Ada Pate Butler and
aunt, Mrs. J.D. Wilkes, Jr. Kathy Pate
remained for a longer visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Peele left
for their home in North Hampton.
New Hampshire Tuesday after
spending 10 days with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Peele.
Mrs. June Johnson and her daughters
and their families, Mr. and Mrs.
Bobby Wright and children and Mr.
and Mrs. Eddie Baker and children,
have been vacationing at their
cottage at Harker's Island.
Mrs. Jim Carver of Chapel Hill spent
the week-end in the home of her
mother, Mrs. W.E. Freeman.
Mrs. D.C. Cox and Miss Linda
Stanton are visiting Mrs. Cox's son
and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
D.C. Cox, Jr. in Miami, Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Barrington and
family spent last week at Holden
Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Carson Davis and sons
left Sunday night for a few days at
Holden Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burnett attended
the graduation of their son-in-law,
Sammy Prince, from the Highway
Patrol School in Richmond, Virginia,
during the week-end. They also
visited their son-in-law and daughter
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Abbott, IV, at
Virginia Beach. Patrolman and Mrs.
Prince have also moved to Virginia
Beach, where he is stationed.
Freddie O'Neal spent the 4th of July
week-end with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George O'Neal in Englehard.
Mrs. Randy Lee Dixon
Miss Shelia Jo Lee, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Lee of
anadye''""le' formerly of Raeford,
"d, R?dy Lee Dixon, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Alva E. Dixon of
Fayettevye, were married Saturday
8:00 P-m" in 'he 82nd
Airborne Chapel at Fort Bragg Rev
Rodney Callahan officiated' thj
ceremony.
Wedding music was presented by
Wanda aS,C0rslte'OrganiS,and M"
white silk organza with seed pearl
trim low neckline and emoire
Mistime. She wore a full length veil
edged in lace and seed pearls and
tarried a Bible with white and yellow
Them H r^With a whi,e f'ehid.
The maid of honor. Miss Amy Lee
a7gee,aCn^eyelk,W^anZa0ve;
ngei skin She carried a brandy
wnlw * yellow ca"dles and
yellow roses and rainbow streamers
Sissy Edwards of Rowland
and Sue Britt of Hope Mills were
tot'llf'the Wore gowns hke
and orchid h?"0r a,'endan* in ni,e
Mr. Dixon was his son's best man
DUo" WCre y Peavy and Sco"
ViewH HivhUPclb?|h a,,ended South
view High School and the groom is
Presently serving in the U.S. N?vy
They will make their home in
Virginia Beach, Va.
Miss Quick
is Honored
Miss Faye Quick, bride elect was.
bridafshn Wi"? 3 ,misce,la""^
bridal shower June 25 at 7:30 p.m
Mrs "Bill srtt'he occasion were
punch c.k,
Miss Quick was presented a
corsage and a piece of china in her
On," P.a,tern by ,he hostesses.
Alfred Quick of Red'spnngs. m"s
Bridge. Lumber
Personals
&t?raH,d ^ **** Wi|hams spent
Mr a a u" Sandor with his parents
Mr. and Mrs. James Williams.
1+,'m and uMrS- Jack Fe|dman and
children have recently moved into
?he John Btddix house on College
Dnve, from Lumberton. Mr
Lndhttnv 'S uc?nnec,ed with the
Sandhill Youth Center at McCain.
swnt WednN?Hrt0n 3nd son hdark
spent Wednesday and Thursday in
Greensboro. They went esnecial v
?o attend the ElviJ Presley
Mrs' Maathn1n B'Ue Wilson and
Mrs. Mane Blue Lee of Dunn spent
last week a. Black Mountain
They were accompanied by friends
from Dunn. Raleigh, and M?
POTTERY-Arts and crafts have been added to the Hoke County
Recreation Department program. Instructor Steve Topp looks on as some
local senior citizens learn the art of pottery.
4-H Corner
By Freddie O'Neal
and
Martha Smith
a week at camp can be one of the
most exciting experiences in the life
of a young person. Boys and girls in
Hoke County who attend 4-H
Camp will have such an experience.
They will enjoy a week of fun and
learning and making friends. A full
camp program is offered with
classes being held on crafts,
swimming, ecology, electricity and
recreation.
Hoke County 4-Hers will be
attending Millstone 4-H Camp near
Ellerbe on August 2 - 7. The camp
is open to any boy or girl between
the ages of 9 and 13. Cost for the
week is $30.00, which includes
lodging, food, handicraft mater
ials, and insurance. For more
information about 4-H Camp,
Family Dollar
Earnings Up
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
(AMEX symbol FDO), reported its
highest third quarter and fiscal
nine months sales, net income and
per share earnings in its history.
For the third quarter ended May
31, 1976, sales were $17,296,515,
as compared with $12,442,223 for
the same period a year earlier, net
income was $786,234, as compared
with $238,644, and earnings per
share were$.20, as compared with
$.06. The previously reported best
third quarter was the quarter ended
May 31, 1973, where net income
was $629,977 and earnings per
share were $.16.
For the nine months ended May
31, 1976, sales were $51,543,771,
as compared with $37,845,899 for
the same period a year earlier, net
income was $2,680,377, as com
pared with $383,240, and earnings
per share were $.68, as compared
with $.10. The previously reported
best fiscal nine months was the nine
months ended May 31, 1973, where
net income was $2,128,314 and
earnings per share were $.53.
contact the 4-H Office in the new
county office building, or call
875-2162 or 875-3461.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CONTEST
Any boy or girl between the ages
of 9 - 13 may enter the 1976
Back-to-School sewing contest.
Any type of garment may be
constructed, as long as the fabric is
at least 50% cotton. There will be
two contest divisions: 9-11 years of
age; and 12 - 13 years of age.
Awards for both divisions are 1st
place - $50; 2nd place - $35; 3rd
place $25; 4th place - $15; 5th place
- $10. Garments will be judged on
construction and becomingness to
the individual, fit and accessories.
The date of the contest is
Thursday, August 5, 1976. It will
be held in the Student University
Center Ballroom, N.C. State Uni
versity in Raleigh. The judging will
begin at 9:30 a.m. and the fashion
revue will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Applications may be obtained
from the 4-H Office and must be
returned by July 12.
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