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Cunruning, Georgia.
THE FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS
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Circulation over Forsyth. Fulton, Cherokee, Dawson, Lumpkin,
Hall and Qwinnett Counties
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Published Fvery Thursday at Gumming, (ieorgla
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JAMES L. REEVES Associate Editor
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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF FORSYTH COUNTY
ANI* CITY OF GUMMING
NATION A l EDITO *I A l
COMMUNITY COOPERATION
The NEWS urges all citizens of GUMMING
to adopt an intelligent plan of community co
operation. This does not involve the careless
boosting that ignores facts, or the degenerating
pessimiesm that depreciates everything. It mere
ly requires the citizens of GUMMING to rea
lize that the combined efforts of all neighbors
and friends will definitely improve our town.
One of the necessities is a sound business
structure upon which to rest other ornaments.
The trade-at-home policy, so often outlined in
this paper, is a cardinal principle of community
loyalty. It applies to sellers as well as to buy
ers, and involves the use of money for improv
ing GUMMING, as well as spending money
within our municipal limits.
In addition, our citizens should compare OUR
TOWN with other communities and, if possible,
.see that we acquire as many advantages as pos
sible. Moreover, an eye should be kept on our
living conditions and social organizations in the
hope of securing a fuller life for those who
make their homes here.
THE TEST OF A FRIEND
Friends are hard to come by in this life, as
anyone who has ever had occasion to have one’s
friends tested undoubtedly knows. Neverthe
less, one of life's greatest joys is to have one
true friend - or more - if that fortunate cir
cumstance should favor an individual.
One will find that the test of friendship comes
when it costs something to remain a loyal friend.
The money test will eliminate ninety per cent
of one’s friends, but the test which will elimi
nate ninety-nine percent is the occasion which
demands loyalty to a friend who is suddenly
an “expensive” friend.
Realizing that no one is perfect, we must all
adjust our thinking and philosophy to the fact
that our friends will make mistakes, just as we
will. Mistakes must be forgiven, although not
necessarily forgotten, in a spirit of give-and
take, and comradeship. And( just as misfortune
can alieniate sunshine friends, success often
alieniates those who appear to be true friends.
While envy and jealousy do not part genuine
friends, such developments inevitably part the
sunshine varietty.
Using the Bible as a guide and some of the
great examples of friendship and love in history,
one can generally settle upon one basic rule for
friendship. If we can be happy over the sudden
success and wealth of our friend, share his mis
fortune and unpopularity, if that is the turn of
events, and stand ready to help or advise, or
even get out of the way, as the occasion may
warrant, we have come close to being a true
friend.
Finally, if you have such a friend, loyal all
the way, hold on to him or her. That should
be your most prized possession, outside of God
and your family.
The Forsyth County News
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OTWELL’S DEPARTMENT STORE
Roy Otwell, Jr., Owner
Cumming, Georgia
GEORGE WASHINGTON
The man who was most influential in the
successful founding of the United States was,
of course, George Washington, whose birthday
anniversary is observed this month.
A great General, a great President, a great
Engineer and a great American- George Wash
ington left an imprint which is visible in the
freedom and enjoyment of life of every Ameri
can.
Washington not only secured the freedom of
this country from England, but he established
many of the principles of government, as our
first President. His high standards of conduct,
morality, ethics and statesmanship were and
are today an example for Americans in public
office. Indeed, this is a proper time to stop and
reflect upon the character, courage and deter
mination of Washington - which is so much in
need in government today. Washington had all
these qualities, we are enjoying the fruits ot
liberty and strength.
In recent years historians have come to the
conclusion that the more they study George
Washington, the greater he actually emerges.
Had the country not possessed Washington, it
is highly doubtful if the Revolution would have
succeeded, and thus the independence of the
United States today might not have been. Asa
soldier and a statesman, Washington has no
peer. Although his portraits sometimes seem
cold, he was a generous man, loved by his
troops and admired by colonists in every corner
of the Thirteen States. Washington is one of the
world’s great men. No other American can rank
above him. He is the father of the greatest nat
ion on earth, and he made its greatness uossible.
All Americans, and especially the young people
of today, should be reminded of these tacts
each year, when February 22nd rolls around.
AVOIDING AND CURING COLDS
We would not discourage those who think
they have discovered a cure for the common
cold, but, so far as science is concerned, there
is not yet any vaccine or serum that will prevent
an individual from, at some time or another,
“catching cold.”
About the best defense for the individual,
anxious to prevent colds, is to avoid those who
have a cold, dress warmly and avoid becoming
cnillde or wet, eat properly, get enough fresh
air, exercise and rest.
Of course, the above rules constitute sound
advice, whether one wants to dodge a cold 01
not. They represent common-sense applied to
the job of living well. The advice will tend to
prevent one from getting sickness of any kind.
About all that it will not help prevent is an
accident, or the unexpected visit of an unwel
come relative.
The average person is apt to overlook the
possible serious consequences of the ordinary
cold. If taken in hand, a slight cold may not be
dangerous, but, if neglected, it can develop into
a more serious malady. The experts suggest, if
you get a cold:
1. Don’t hesitate to take plenty of rest and,
if at all possible, stay in bed.
2. Eat rather lightly and drink plenty of
fluids.
3. Avoid mingling in crowds and, as nearly
as possible, stay in an even temperature. By
keeping away from others, you also protect
them from your cold.
4. If the cold continues and you develop fev
er, call your doctor. There may be some other
:ause for the fever.
This is the time of year to check your fire
insurance.
If you have an ysurplus money, use it to pay
your debts.
ON A RECENT VISIT TO ATLANTA
Pat Boone and Wife, Shirley
’TWIXT TWELVE AND TWENTY
By PAT BOONE
Attention! Teen-agers: here’s y
read first-hand, one of 1953’s tor.-- .4 non
fiction books—AND, it’s by Pat Boone, one cf
your favorite stars in movies, on records and TV.
Mothers and Dads will want to read this series,
too. Both are sure to agree it was time well spent.
'Twixt Twelve and Twenty, Pat’s first book, will
ppear in 18 parts, daily and Sunday, exclusive
1 Georgia, in The Atlanta Constitutir->.
Tell all your teen-age friends to be ending
Twixt Twelve and Twenty,
Sunday, March 1, in
Slje Atlanta Scrumal
★ AND ★
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
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THE CUMMING METHODIST CHURCH
Pilgrim Mill Road
Rev. G. Horace Couch, Minister
Telephones: Church Office TlT,ip 7 —2909
Parsonage TULip 7 —2379
“WORSHIP SERVICES”
Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 A M.
Sunday Evening Worship Service 7:30 P. M.
Wednesday Night Prayer Service 7:30 P. M
“CHURCH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES”
Sunday School 10:00 A. M.
Mr. Clyde Mize, Church School Superintendent
Methodist Youth Fellowship (Sunday Evening) 6:30 P. M.
MYF Activity Hour (Sunday Evening) S:3O P. M.
Mrs. Clyde Mize, Co-counselor
Junior Fellowship (Saturday Evening) 7:30—9:00 P. M.
Mrs. M. P. Holbrook, Co-counselor
“CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS”
OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING 730 P M.
Mr. Milton Patterson, Chairman
(Tuesday night after third Sunday every third month)
CHOIR PRACTICE (Every Wednesday Night) 8:15 P. M.
WOMEN’S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE
(First Monday of every month) 3:00 P. M.
Mrs. Dan Devine, President
WESLEYAN SERVICE GUILD
(First Tuesday of every month 8:00 P. M.
Mrs. Doris Graham, President
METHODIST MEN’S CLUB “Supper Meetings**
(Tuesday after fourth Sunday every month) 7:00 P. M.
Mrs. James E. “Tommy” Gravitt, President
Thursday, February 19, 1959.