. . .Around Town (Continued from page 1A) veterans. The Legion Post needs all the help it can get to make this an annual event. So if you are a veteran, come to the meeting of the Post on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Edinborough Restaurant. ? * * * Ashley Burell, director of music at the Raeford Presbyterian Church, called and asked me to mention that the musical, "David and the Giants" will be presented Sunday night, May IS at 6 o'clock in the Fellowship Hall of the church. This program is being put on by the Chapel Choir (ages 6-10). So if you haven't ever seen the young folks sing and perform, then you will not want to miss this program. Sometimes the script is not always followed, but it makes for a better performance. So mark your calendar for this event. Morgan Graduates From Campbell U. Betty Hill Morgan of Raeford was among 342 graduates honored with degrees at commencement ceremonies held Monday at Camp bell University. She received a Master's Degree in Education in the Held of guidance and counseling. Singing praise Members of the Sandhills Youth Center sing in praise of the many volunteers they honored at their annual awards ceremony. There were 68 individual certificates awarded and four organizational awards. Two pro grams sponsored by the Raeford Woman '* Club, (garden committee and educational committee) were honored as well as the Hoke County Exten sion homemakers and the Women's auxiliary of the Raeford United Methodist Church. At the ceremony which was held Thursday, April / in the Sandhills auditorium, some of the volunteers gave special recognition to the residents they had been working with. Jobless Rate Dips Slightly Although 60 county residents found work during March, Figures released this week by the state Employment Security Commission show the number of jobless here remained the same as the previous month. Because of the increase in work force, the employment rate decreased a percentage point from 11.8 to 11.7 during the month, the figures show. Of the 7,930 in the work force, 7,000 people in the Hoke area had jobs in March while in February there were only 7,870 people in the work force and 6,940 individuals working. Four of the five surrounding counties decreased their jobless rate with Hoke being the county with the lowest decrease for March. Of the adjoining counties, Scotland's jobless rate increased by 21% coming in at 11.69i in March and 1 1.44b in February. t Richmond County enjoyed the largest decrease in unemployment of the six counties in the surroun ding area. The statewide unemployment rate dropped from 10.2 *1% in Febraury to 9.8^? in March while the national toll fell from 11.3 to 10.8. Economize by using leftover foods. "Odds and ends" of meats and vegetables can become a stew or soup. Or combine them with other ingredients to make a new dish. Leftover vegetables can sometimes be put into a salad. w i' XI E d o> (O CO > CO ?o E ci o? I CD i CO I "O E cLi o> i (D 6 to 9 p.m. only 2 GAL. ROSE BUSHES 1*9. *4" $3 (LIMIT 6) )U0 C f PAPER PLATES reg. 99' 16 02. ALCOHOL r?g. 2 / *1 ?? 4/M 00 (LIMIT 4) 2 QTS. POTTING SOIL reg. 2/M00 4/$ioo ? a I (LIMIT 41 MULTI-POSITION LOUNGER reg. ?11M *7 77 (LIMIT 21 1 GAL. CLOROX reg. 99* 0/$l?? J ? (LIMIT 2) W-D 40 r?9. *1,T $100 (LIMIT 2) GATORADE reg. 77' 0 /$! oo m m (limit 2i LADIES' PANTIES reg. 67* ilimit4) 4 /$]00 FAST CARS reg. 99' (LIMIT 2) 2/H 00 8.3 OZ. PEPSODENT TOOTHPASTE r?g. *1" (LIMIT 2) 88 GOLD STAR AM/FM STEREO RADIO CASSETTE W/LCD CLOCK rag. ?159" $0097 * B (LIMIT 1) MIGHTY MATCH LIGHTERS reg. 2/M00 (LIMIT 4) 4/M 00 9-9 Mon.-Sat. 1-6 Sunday Edenborough Center FRIDAY THE 13th 6 - 9 P.M. ONLY SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICES GOOD 6 - 9 PM FRIDAY MAY 13 ONLY

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