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Cummin<?, Georgia
THE FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS
Established 1908
Circulation over Forsyth, Fulton, Cherokee, Dawson
Lumpkin, Hall and Gwinnett Counties
The Paper That Appreciates
Your Patronage
Published Every Thursday at Cumming, Georgia.
Roy P. Otwell ....Editor and Owner
James L. Reeves Associate Editor
A. L. Henderson ....Associate Editor
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Entered at the Post Office at Cumming, Ga., August 10,
1910, as mail matter of the second class.
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Official Organ of Forsyth County
and City of Cumming
AMUSING LITTLE SPECIMENS
The human race contains individuals, entirely worth
less except for a nuisance value.
They attract slight attention by throwing mud at bet
ter men. This pleases their ego. All that they want is a
little attention.
The trait is seen in small boys who write naughty say
in ;s upon sidewalks, barn doors and other places to com
pel attention and to have fun of seeing cleaner-minded in
dividuals remove their trash.
The interesting little nuisances seldom grow up, re
vealing their nature through the years. As intriguing
studies of the so-called human race they amuse those who
understand what is behind their behavior.
It Doesn’t Affect The Truth
There are individuals who do not like to read about
the war in Europe. They do not like the idea that the
United States may become involved in wanhre.
Frankly, we would prefer to write about something
else besides war and we do not relish the idea that this
country may have to face an enemy.
The fact is, however, that whether we have war, or
not, is a matter that will be decided by other nations. If
they think they can take what we have, they will attack
us. What we prefer is academic.
“Target Shooting’’ Dangerous
With the people of the United States interested in
matters of national defense it is inevitable that little boys
will take up the matter of target practice whenever they
get a chance. #
This is dangerous. Nearly every day, or two, some
little boy in the nation loses his life in a shooting accident
Parents of CUMMING and Forsyth County might take
the hint and caution their youngsters about the use of
firearms.
Adults should always remember that children do not
realize ;he dangers of many activities. Target practice,
under proper regulation, is fine hut there is great danger
when little boys borrow a gun somewhere and take up
target shooting on their own.
Buttered On The German Side
The Petain Government, now in control of France,
may not be Factst, but no son of a seventh son is required
to see that the old marshal thinks the bread of France is
buttered on the German side.
Apparently, it will be only a question of time before
French life is reorganized along the lines of Nazi Ger
many. Propaganda will gradually convince the people
that the nation was misled in the war by Democratic Eng
land. In time, unless the grip of Hitler is released, demo
cracy will he a byword in France.
Is Relief Unnecessary?
Many well-fed and comfortable Americans, proud of
their patriotism and boastful of this country as the land
of opportunity, decry the expenditure of public funds for
relief work.
One hears the assertion, occasionally, that those on
relief can secure employment if they try to get it. The
inference is that the relief expenditure is unnecessary,
perpetuated for political purposes and an evil use of the
taxpayers’ money.
We realize that it is easy to find fault with the ad
ministration of any effort that touches millions of peo
ple and envolves the expenditure of millions of dollars.
Undoubtedly, mistakes have been made. Individuals have
taken advantage of the Government's concern for the wel
fare of the unfortunate and deserving men and women
have not always received She assistance that was planned
for them.
These thoughts come to mind as we read of the death
of a man in another state, the father of six children, a
World War veteran and a widower. Only 42 years old.
he was found dead and police listed his death as a suicide.
They said he was unemployed and in ill-health.
It is quite possible that the man about whom we write
was improvident, shiftless and ignorant. He may have
contributed to his own ill-health and unemployment. Ap
larently, he had taken care of his children up to the day
rhen the hard struggle to live destroyed his desire for
life.
Statistics show that in 1932. when we had what eco
nomists would call a "bad year,” the suicide rate was the
highest between 1912 and 1937. This high suicide rate oc
curred in the same year that the United States hai the
lowest death rate in thirty fears. These figures, according
to the well-fed. constitute a “concidence.” They will assure
you that there is no relation between hard times, un
employment or lack of food, an 4 suicide. , ,
The Forsyth County News
Where Does Defense Begin?
Japanese leaders seem to he convinced that Gernmay
will win the war in Europe. Consequently, as practical
statesmen, looking out for the big opportunity, they an
nounce a policy of close cooperation with the Axis powers.
The United States continues to cling to the hope that
the British can successfully withstand Hitler's assault. In
this case, the safety of this nation will be assured. If, 'to
our surprise, Hitler overwhelms Great Britian we will face
anew world situation and it might be well to understand
just what it may be.
Germany. Italy and Japan will be working together
to extend their recent territorial gains. They will be far
stronger than the United States in actual fighting units,
and may be stronger in productive capacity. This would
leave Uncle Sam in a bad fix, with no time to prepare the
two-ocean Navy, the 50,000 planes and the 1,200,000 Army
that we contemplate.
The Forsyth County News thoroughly subscribes to the
doctrine that the United States should stay out of other
nations’ wars. That is nothing but good sense. Just the
same, we question the wisdom of standing aloof and per
mitting any combination of nations to reach a position
that threatens the security and existence of this country
For that reason we think it wise for the United States
to assist Great Britain in her struggle against Germany
and the extent of the assistance should be measured by
her need in resisting Germany. Understand, our aid 'to
Great Britain would not be extended in the interests of
Great Britain but as a protection 'to the United States.
We would make it a national policy of the United States
to prevent any group of hostile naions from becoming
strong enough to attack this hemisphere. Frankly, we
would work the "balance of power” reasoning that was
used by Great Britain for so many years in Europe. Thus,
we would attempt to avoid war always but we would fight,
anytime, anywhere, to preserve the balance of power that
would prevent other nations from joining in an attack
upon us.
Selective Service Is Democratic
We are utterly unable to follow the mental gymnastics
of those who oppose the Selective Service Bill on the
ground that i't will destroy the liberty and freedom of
Americans.
Here we have a great democracy, facing an uncertain
peril, and the dire need for trained men for its national
defense. In a democracy the duty of every citizen is iden
tical. What could be fairer than to select an army based
upon the universal obligation of every citizen to defend
his country- What loss of liberty will come to any young
man who is selected, under the law, as qualified for one
year’s training in the armed forces of his country?
It is essential for the people of the United States to
understand that the liberties of a people exist because
the ultimate direction of Government and the definition
of policies rest upon the approval of the people. If the
people of the United States, in their exercise of power,
conclude that it is necessary for the safety of the United
States to train a million men in arms, the undertaking
should he effectively done. There is a vast difference be
tween a dictator ordering the people of his country under
arms and the mandate of a free people prescribing the
regulations under which citizens must serve their nation.
There is no individual in the United States today who
believes that every citizen can enjoy every liberty of
peacetime if the nation goe-s 'to war. The sacrifice of some
of our so-called freedom is essentiacl to the successful
prosecution of a major struggle. The temporary surrender
of rights, however, is not to be confused with dictatorial
edits which wipe out indefinitely the basic liberties of
peoples. In this country where the power comes from the
people 'themselves, one may be assured that temporal y
surrender of freedom and liberty, in the interest of nation
al self-defense, will not mean a permanent eclipse of the
rights of our people.
You Can Protect Yourself
This being a political year you can get almost any
opinion on any subject if you read or listen long enough.
There will be many varities of charges and counter
charges, without regard to truth. Men and women, of so
called probity, will seriously tell you the most outlandi-sh
stories, designed to demonstrate that somebody is not fit
to hold public office.
People should be careful about believing reports that
can be peddled only in whispers. The “hush-hush" type
of scandal monger should not be believed. No sensible per
son will he influenced by yarns, related upon hearsay and
half-disavowed by the careless talker.
Despite the reputed advance of civilization there
seems to be something in the blood of people during an
election. They resort to tatics of which they would be
ashamed in calmer moments. They repeat what tends to
besmirch the man they dislike and 'take pleasure in spread
ing a form of poison that is difficult to remove.
In addition, one runs across outright lies, conceived
in malice, born in hate, nourished on prejudiced and fost
ered on ignorance. It is hard 'to determine whether the
knave who spreads them is worse than the sap-heads who
believe them.
It isn’t hard to protect yourself against the propa
ganda that pollutes politics. All that you need is a little
intelligence, some clear thinking and an understanding of
human nature.
NO SHORTAGE OF LABOR
The American Federation of Labor, now boasting the
greatest number of members in its history, is in favor of
all aid to Great Britain “short of war,” according to Presi
dent William Green, who says that his organization is be
hind the present preparedness drive.
Mr. Green makes the point that the present "work
standard" should not he lowered until the unemployed are
absorbed. He believes that It is unnecessary to expand
working hours when there are millions of unemployed in
the nation. He does not think that the preparedness pro
gram will be slowed up by a lack of labor.
This observation ought to make sense, even to an
industrialist, anxious to sabotage the gains made by labor
during recent years. While there may be shortages in cer
tain types of expert workmen, there is no present neces
sity for longer hours. The unemployed can furnish the
additional hours of labor which any present program re
quires.
FUNERAL AND
DEATH NOTICE
Funeral services were held for Mrs.
Ollie Barrett Pruitt, wife of Mr. John
C. Pruitt of Gainesville at the First
Methodist Church Sunday at 4 o’clock
Dr. R. L. Russell officiated. Interment
Alta Vista Cemetery. Close relatives
included Mr. and Mrs. Major Nuckols
Jr. of Gainesville, Mr. and Mrs. C. B.
Barrett of Houston, Texas, Mr. and
'Mrs. Carl F. Barrett of Hammond La.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hughes of Chat
tanooga, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe
East of Macon, and Mrs. Cleo Barrett
Hughes of Oakwood.
Mr. Walter V. Jones of Forsyth
County, age 66, died at his home near
Brandywine Wednesday July 31. Fun
eral services' were held at Midway
Church on Friday August 2. Rev. L.
G. Cowart officiated. Interment in
Church yard.
Ingram Moore Cos., funeral direct
ors were in charge.
1,000 War Children
Will Sail For iJ. S.
The United States Committee for
the care of European Children dis
closed Monday it will send 1,000
children from the war zones to the
United States in about three weeks
if a ship is available.
The children of various national
ities will be billeted in the United
States by Americans who have al
ready offered to care for them.
When you read opinion never for
get that it is opinion
Democarfcy 00 oppprtunflty is no
less important than political de
mocracy
WRESTLING
CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
FRANCES THEATRE
CUMMING, GEORGIA.
Wednesday Night Aug. 14
EIGHT-THIRTY O’CLOCK
90 Minute Time Limit
Young G O T C H
WEIGHT 194 MIAMI, FLORIDA
_VS—
John D A M E R O N
WEIGHT 189 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
One Hour Time Limit
Red DUGAN
WEIGHT 191— CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
—ViS—
Wild Bill COLLINS
WEIGHT 190 COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA
4 ROUNDS OF BOXING
ADMISSION 15c —25 c Extra
aty? Jr mures (Ebeatre
(Cumming, (6rargia
Weekly Program Beginning Thursday
Admission—lo and 20 Cents
Matinee-Saturday Only 1 p. m. - Nights 8
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AUGUST 8 AND 9
THE CROOKED ROAD
Starring Edmund Lowe, Irene Hervey, Henry Wilcoxon
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
COWBOYS FROM TEXAS
Starring Robert Livingston, Raymond Hatton, Dunson Reynolds.
Serial No. 7—DRUMS OF FU MANCHTJ—Starring Henry Brandon,
William Royle, Robert Kellard, Gloria Franklin.
MONDAY AND TUESDAY AUGUST 12 AND 13
MARX BROS. “At The Circus”
Starring Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Henry Baker,
Florence Rice. t
Thursday August 8, 1940.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
COME TO CHURCH SUNDAY
Baptist Church
W. H. WARREN, Pastor
10:00 A. M. —Sunday School each
Sunday morning.
11:00 A. M. —Preaching Service oa
First and Third Sunday.
8:00 P. M. Preaching Service on
First’ and Third Sunday.
missionary society
The Women’s Missionary Societ
meets twice a month on Monday at
ternoon at 3:30 o'clock after the first
and third Sunday.
Methodist Church
L. G. COWART, Pastor.
10:15 A. M. —Sunday School each
Sunday morning.
11:00 A. M Preaching Service on
Second and Fourth Sunday.
8:00 P. M. —Preaching Service on
Second and Fourth Sunday.
WOMEN’S CIRCLE
The Young Women’s Circle meets
once a month on the first Monday
evening at 8:00 o’clock.
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
The Women’s Missionary Society
meets once a month on Monday af
ternoon at 3:00 o’clock after the se
cond Sunday.
Chiang Kai-shek appeals to United
States and Soviet for aid.
Government arranges for the im
port of 150,000 tons of rubber
Prejudice is often prevalent in the
nature of those who profess the most
tolerance.