Area Incidents Thieves Hit House Trailer Sheriffs deputies received a complaint Nov. 22 from John David 1 Hunt, Rt. 1, Box 181, Red Springs, who reported a breaking, entering and larceny at his trailer residence near Mt. Elam Church. Deputies found the front door had apparently been kicked open leaving the facing of the door frame broken. Damage to the door was estimated at $75. Missing were a portable television, a model 48 Remington automatic shotgun, a Gibson guitar and case valued at $350, a western style guitar valued ;kt S75, a piggy bank valued at S7, and a Panasonic cassette tape recorder valued at $73. ' Thomas Farmer advised deputies Saturday of the larceny of a 1970 Chevrolet Camaro belonging to his brother, Harvey Farmer, Rt. 1, Raeford. The car, described as white with a blue vinyl top, was left in the parking lot of the Civic Center Friday night. When Thom as Farmer came out of the center around 1:10 a.m. the vehicle was missing. The license number was given as AHL-318. Calling on behalf of the Vipper man Realty and Construction Co., Fayetteville, William Ratley report *ed the larceny of 16 sheets of paneling Nov. 23 from a house under construction on the road running from Pine Hill Church to Ashley Heights, The 4' by 8" sheets were valued at 5200. Deputies investigated a reported break-in at Oakdale Gin on N.C. 20 Nov. 22. Henry Maxwell alerted deputies to the breaking, entering, and larceny that resulted in the theft of cigarettes, canned goods, soft drinks and pigs feet. The safe had been tampered with, according to the report, but no money was missing. Approximately $39 worth of merchandise was missing. Ettie B. Tart, Rt. 2, Benson, reported a lost pocketbook Nov. 26. She claimed to have laid it down at the self service station in Ashley Heights and driven towards Fay etteville before she noticed it was gone. The pocketbook was black patent leather on one side, with brown suede oA the other and contained $50 to $60 in cash. James Allen, P.O. Box 602, complained Nov. 26 of the larceny of a nub cap from his car parked at his residence. Allen told deputies that his wife had apparently start led the thieves when they attempted to siphon gas from the vehicle. The hub cap was valued at $50.91. Nathaniel Brown, Sixth Ave., Raeford, informed deputies Mon 'day of the theft of a small red motorbike taken from his residence during the night. Unlicensed, the ivotorbike serial number was listed as 106971. Reese Smith. Lot 2. Alpine Trailer Park, complained Thanks giving of the larceny of a pet ferret from a pen in his yard. Jack Farrington, Raeford. filed a report Friday on a missing 12 gauge pump weapon valued at SI 19. The gun was later recovered. Deputies took a complaint from Ester Fields, Rt. 3. Box 148 B. Raeford. Sunday on the larceny of a blue ladies billfold at Evan Recreation Center. The billfold contained S30 cash plus credit cards. Rick McMillan filed a complaint on behalf of the Farm Chemical Corp.. Rt. 1. Lumber Bridge Monday. McMillan advised depu ties of the larceny of a Sears water pump valued at $175 and a three-point hitch scraper blade valued at $500. Parker Reunion t (Contributed) ? Descendants of the late Gary and Mollie Gibson Parker held their bi-annual family reunion on Satur day. November 27 at the Civic ? Center in Raeford. with Davis K. Parker. Jr. presiding. A delicious buffet dinner was enjoyed by the 70 persons attending, representing four generations of the Parker family. Three of Gary and Mollie Park er's thirteen children were present for the occasion, including D.K. Parker. Sr. and Alma Parker 'Lovette of Raeford and Mary Parker Matt Shewbridge of Mar 'gate. Florida. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were intro duced by the senior member of each family, which were represent ed by the descendants of Davis K. Parker, Sr., Mary P. Shewbridge. Alma P. Lovett, and the late Una P. Scull, G.B. Parker, Dixon Parker, and Wright Parker. Those attending, in addition to families from the Hoke County area, were Myra Matt Lentz and sdfis of Margate. Florida. Robert Matt and son ofValdosta. Georgia. Lib Parker McPherson and family of Yanceyville. Ellen Parker Allen Vnd family of Selma, Louise Parker Fair of Greenville, S.C., Mary Parker Pridgen of Charlotte, and the children of Nancy Parker Bunton. also of Charlotte. Police arrested a city woman Thursday on drunken driving and other charges after a car rammed the Aberdeen & Rockfish R.R. warning sign at the W. Prospect St. crossing about 5 p.m. Police identified the driver as Gloria B. Currier, 35, of 504 W. Fifth Ave. She was charged with driving under the influence (second offense), driving while license re voked and hit and run. Damage to the railroad sign was put at $400 and damage to the car, a 1%6 Buick convertible, was put at S450. Three minor smashups were reported in the city Friday. About noon a 1974 Ford compact being driven by Marilyn G. Barnes, 20, of Rt. 3, Fayetteville. pulled out on N. Main St. from E. Donaldson Ave. into the path of a 1968 Plymouth being operated by Lonniell Morri son, 31, of Rt. 1, Raeford, which was traveling north, police said. No injuries were reported. Dam age to the Ford was estimated at 5800 and damage to the Plymouth was estimated at S350. Miss Barnes was ticketed by police for a safe movement violation. About 3 p.m. Friday, a 1974 Buick traveling east on Central Ave. attempted to make a left turn into a gas station and was struck by a 1976 Pontiac traveling west and being operated by Anita Shepherd. 36, of Rt. 1 , Raeford. The driver of the Buick, Gloria Barnes. 19. P.O. Box 8, Raeford, was ticketed by police for a safe movement voila tion. No injuries were reported. At about 12:30 p.m. Friday, a 1973 Ford being driven by Letha B. Latham, 19, of 305 Scurlock Ct., struck a parked car on McDuffie St. near Central Ave., causing about SI 00 damage to the parked vehicle. Miss Latham was ticketed by police for a safe movement violation. About 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, a 1975 Chevrolet being driven by Deborah R. Mays, 17, of Rt. 1, Aberdeen, pulled out of a lot to cross U.S. 401-bypass at Teal Dr. when it was struck by a 1971 Dodge being driven by Ronald R. Davis. 23, of Ft. Bragg. No injuries were reported. Dam age to the vehicles amounted to SI .250. Miss Mays was ticketed for a safe movement violation. FESTIVE ?' Store windows in the city have taken on the festive look as Christmas is just 23 days away. The mailbox for letters to Santa is ready in front of the Chamber of Commerce office on W. Edinborough Ave. The Chamber of Commerce, together with the Downtown Merchants Association, will make sure that every letter gets straight to Santa at the North Pole. Cotton Trading Slow Trading of spot cotton was slow in North Carolina markets during the week ending Nov. 26. Growers offered a light volume of uncommitted cotton. Prices re ceived were mostly unchanged at 400 points off December futures for grade 41 , staple 34. Grades 50 and 51 brought 600 to 700 points off December futures. Contracted cot ton was delivered to buyers at a moderate pace. Sample receipts were lighter at the Raleigh Cotton Classing and Market News Office, reflecting the advanced stages of harvesting over the state. Classifications were is sued on samples representing 5.860 bales last week, bringing the season to date total classed to 56,642. Approximately 6,000 samples were on hand awaiting classification, Monday Nov. 29. Quality of the cotton classed declined sharply last week. Grade 41 remains the predominant qual ity with 33 per cent, down nine per cent from the previous week. Grades 42 and 51 accounted for 23 and 19 per cent respectively. Spot ted and tinged grades represented 13 per cent, compared to eight per cent last week. Staple length measurements are mostly un changed with 76 per cent measur ing staple 35 and 19 per cent measuring 36. Micronaire readings indicate 94 per cent tested in the 3. 5-4.9 range. Fiber strength test averaged 85,000 pounds per square inch on zero gauge measurements. Deaths And Funerals Eddie B. Tew Funeral services for Eddie B. Tew were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Crumpler Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Richard Gard ner. Burial was in Highland Bibli cal Gardens. Mr. Tew. 79. died Nov. 22. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mable T. Tew; a stepson, Clyde Helms of Elgin. S.C.; a step daughter. Mrs. Lucille Helms Stewart of Raeford. a brother. Jessie D. Tew of Raeford; and two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Campbell of Fayetteville and Mrs. Mary Pierce of Garner. Frances B. Boyd Funeral services for Mrs. Fran ces Beck Boyd of Woolvine, Va.. 84. who died Nov. 24. were conducted last Friday in Moody Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Oscar Harris officiating. Burial was in Overlook Cemetery in Eden. Mrs. Boyd, a native of Henry County, was the daughter of the late Samuel and Ella Hairfield Beck and was the widow of James Samuel Boyd. Surviving are three daughters. Mrs. German Shields of Martins ville. Va.. Mrs. H.H. Dillon of Raeford and Mrs. Fred Price of Collinsville. Va.; 10 grandchildren; and 1 1 great-grandchildren. Rural Fires Call 875-4242 Rep. Elect Locklear Favors Moving Primary Freshman Representative ? elect Horace Locklear of the 21st District has joined with Rep. Robert A. Jones of the 40th District to co- sponsor a bill to be introduced on Jan. 12. the first day of the General Assembly, to change the Erimary voting month from August ack to May. Locklear of Robeson County stated, "My constituents are farm working people, and the August primary comes in the middle of their peak-harvesting season. They have asked for the change so as they may become more involved in future elections." 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