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The Taylor County (Ga.) News, Friday, December 20, 1962
President Kennedy
Eulogized
(The following eulogy was given at a Memorial Service
at Blue Bird Body Co. and given to the News by Mr.
Clifford Whatley. V. G.)
PRESIDENT
by George H. Luce
The tragedy that struck our Nation last Friday has been
shared by all of us.
I’m sure we have all felt a sense of loss, that somehow
this was all unreal and would pass away.
But the reality is that President John F. Kennedy’s life
ended on Friday afternoon. Nothing can change that.
Any man as active as President Kennedy was certain
to be a controversal figure. Yet it has been gratifying to
see that those who differed with him most in the fields
of government and politics had a high personal esteem for
him.
He was recognized as a leader of men, a man of vision,
a man who sought the best for this Nation.
He sought the presidencyof this country, worked tirelessly
to win the election, and once he had taken the oath of office
worked just as unceasingly for those things he thought
worthwhile.
For any man to seek the responsibilities of the presi
dency, he must possess a unique and high sense of destiny.
President John F. Kennedy had three years to serve in
that capacity. History will record his achievements and will
evaluate his accomplishments and failures- Only time can
put them into their pro|>er prospective. This is not the
time, nor the place to do that.
Today we mourn the loss of our President. A man elected
by the people to be our leader. That he gave his best in
the things he sought to accomplish cannot be questioned.
Any man who fills the office of the presidency must
make many decisions. Some known to us, many unknown,
but all of them affect our national destiny.
Only history can tell true value of those decisions, but
upon him rest the agonizing weight of each one.
None of us can know the load we place upon the man we
ask to lead this nation. Its weight cannot be anticipated ahead
of time, nor can it be shared once it is received.
There has been no time In the history of the nation when
events have moved so fast—when all decisions have been
major ones—when the world had lived so close to the brink
of disaster. Only the man who serves as our President can
see the overall picture, or understand all that is involved.
President John F. Kennedy has lived in that position, and
has charted a course that has averted disaster in a time
frought with danger.
President John F. Kennedy had tried to bring jieace to
a world full of tension, stife and hate.
The television programs have been full of eulogies from
People who knew him personally, served with him and under
him.
Surely those who knew him best have paid him those
personal tributes far better than I can now.
Sufficient to say—is that a man who was willing to as
sume the responsibilities of leadership for our nation has
paid for that privilege with his life.
We thus acknowledge the debt of gratitude we own for
his willingness to serve—for the efforts he made to make
this a better nation, and a better world; and for the life
he gave in that service.
The task that falls to those who are left is to see that
which was good of his ideals, of his objectives, of his
goals for this country should be made a reality.
The greatest need in any crisis is for clear thinking.
The death of President Kennedy does not change the merit
of any legislation that was [lending; if it was good Friday
morning, it is still good; if it was not the best, then this
tragedy has not made it good, nor should it lie hallowed
by his death.
The death of President Kennedy should not change the
economic structure of this country. If the economy was good
Friday morning; it should still be good this morning. Presi
dent Kennedy would not want it otherwise.
This nation was founded on principles that granted and
guarded individual freedom. It was founded on the concept
that all were created equal in their rights to life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness.
We were a nation willing to say, "In God We Trust,"
and we were willing to declare our faith in Him before the
rest of the world.
The drift of our nation has been away from these prin
ciples in recent years. If the death of President John F.
Kennedy can cause us to rededicate, to raise a new sense
of appreciation to these principles; he will achieve as much
in death as he achieved in life.
Tomorrow morning, the sun will rise—life will go on. The
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wheels of government will begin to turn again.
We must not forget that we lost a President, but not the
presidency. We lost a leader, but not the only leader. We.
lost a man dedicated to the service of his country, but
not the only man dedicated to that cause.
This is not the first loss this nation has suffered; this
is not its first crisis, nor will it be the last.
While we mourn the loss of President John F. Kennedy,
we must not forget that under the great structure of our
Constitution, another has stepjied forward to take his place.
Another, elected by the people to serve in this hour. Another
willing to assume the same responsibility— to pick up the
same load— to make those decisions that guide our national
destiny.
Was it not thrilling to see how quickly the gap was filled
the continuity of the presidency kept intact, and how many
men from all levels oi govenrnent ana all parties rallied
together for the good of our country.
In any time of loss we look about to see how the loss can
be decreased, what can be salvaged from that which re
mains.
Only misguided hatred could have possessed a man to
do the dastardly deed that killed our President.
But he is not the only man possessed by hate- If
from the tragedy we learn that no progress is made
through hate, if we recognize the depth to which hate can
pull us, if we realize that nothing has been accomplished
for the leasting good of mankind through hate—his death
will not be in vain.
President John F. Kennedy—a young man full of warmth,
ambition, humor, vision and well being has been struck down
in his prime.
As untimely as his death many seem, only Almighty
God in His wisdom can know whether his task on earth was
finished.
But your task isn't finished and my task isn’t finished.
Nor is the task of President Lyndon B. Johnson finished.
His task is just beginning.
While not forgetting the past, we must look to the future;
look to a new leader and look to the principles that have
made this country great.
Perhaps only through tragedy such as this do we take
time to listen to what God would say.
This country was founded by people seeking Almighty
God and freedom to worship because they felt worship
was important.
On November 19, 1863 when our country was torn by
strife in a crisis as grave as any we face today; Abraham
Lincoln said these words that are just as timely for this
hour as they were 100 years ago.
"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought
fourth upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty
and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created
equal.
Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether
that nation, or any nation so conceived, and so dedicated,
can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of
that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field,
as a final resting place for those who here gave their
lives, that that nation might live.
It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do
this. But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate-we cannot
consecrate-we cannot hallow this ground.
The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here,
have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or
detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what
we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
It is for us, the living, rather, to be dedicated here to
the unfinished work which they who fought here, have, thus far,
so nobly advanced.
It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before us-that from these honored dead
we make increased devotion to that cause for which they
here gave the last full measure of devotion-that we here
highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain-
that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of free-
dom-and that, government of the people, by the [)eople,
for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
The office of the presidency has been filled. Another
man, who has spent most of his life in the service of his
country will be charting the course our nation will take.
To President John F. Kennedy, we owe the honor and
tribute we bestow to all those who have given their life in
the service of this country.
To President Lyndon B. Johnson, we owe the honor and
respect due to all those, who in the past and will in the future
dedicate themselves to serve this nation in the high of
fice of President.
To our country, we owe our prayers, our love, our con
cern, and loyalty that demands the best of each of us.
Butler Bears Split With Forsyth
And Defeat Fort Valley Teams
Still time to head to BUTLER DRUG STORE for that
Xmas gift. They gift wrap all purchases free. . . cosme
tics, smoking needs and many more items that you'll
be buying for the holidays. Nice little soda fountain also.
Drop in. . . .
And as we said before, if you’re planning a trip for
holidays , or if you just need tires, drrop in at MC CANTS
TIRE & RECAPPING. They have new gates and FIRESTONE
Tires and of course recaps. Recapping done right on the
premises. . . .
Full line of hardware, houseware, toys, Pyrex, Rubber
maid products found and priced right at ALLEN HARD
WARE On The Square. Sporting goods, guns, shells
hunting jackets and 1001 other items. . • •
I know with the holiday season upon us, many folks
are planning to attend parties and banquets. Naturally
you want to look your best. Well head right to MATHEWS
DEPT. STORE for the finest in apparel for the entire
family. Large selections to choose from at the right
prices. . . .
And speaking of the holiday season, its the time of year
when most folks send flowers. Well the place to order
yours from is ALLEN’S FLOWERS gifts, AND JEWELRY,
member of F. T. D. wire service. Also excellent buys on
gifts- Lexox china, diamonds, crystal, watches, etc. . • •
Good news for you folks who want to sent the youngster
-to dancing school. THE MERRITT SCHOOL OF DANCING
r ef Warner Robins is holding classes for youngsters in the
•Reynolds School Auditorium, every Sat. Enrollment now
<5*>qg on. . . .
Also recommended MID GA ALUMINUM WINDOW CO,
Thomaston. . .Ding Electric Co., Montezuma. . .Western Auto
Associates, Montezuma. . • -Loving Furniture Si Carpet Sales
Perry. . . .Dixie Queen Restaurant, Montezuma. . . .(pd. Adv.)
ANNOUNCEMENT
We will be closed December 24, 25, 26 for the Christmas
Holidays. In case of emergency, please call Dr. Willis
L. Webb, Optometrist, TA 5-5110 or Mr. Thomas L.
Webb, Optician, TA 5-5691. Merry Christmas from our
staff.
WEBB EYE CLINIC
FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA
By: Bucky Reddish
Last week Butler split two
games with Forsyth and took
three games from Fort Valley.
Tuesday night, the Bearettes
traveled to Forsyth. The For
syth girls led at the half 26
to 25. As the final buzzer
sounded Forsyth was on top
47 to 45.
Gall Moore ’ was Butler’s
SAFETY HINTS
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boxes but it only takes about
60 seconds to drive around
the square the correct way.
If you take that short cut where
there’s no signal or signs to
direct the traffic, then that
large spacious deluxe model
you are now maneuvering may
suddenly become a tiny com
pact model or you may find out
how your sports car looks as a
scale model.”
Now, back to the perilous
highways. • • •
“Oh, Oh.” Here comes a zig
zag driver. Take it easy and
be ready to zig when he zags.
Wonderful I You dodged him
nicely. Now, at the next
convenient spot, stop and call
the highway patrol.The next
motorist he meets may not
be as sensible and fortu
nate as you.”
"Now Mother dear, there’s
really no reson for the baby
to be hanging on to Dad that
way. Put him in his little
car seat where baby belongs
so Dad can have plenty
of room and keep both
hands on the wheel. It’s safer
that way, you know.”
“Even though you are prob
ably keeping the tire com
panies in business and Brazil
is having to plant a few more
rubber trees, STOP does not
mean Spin Tires On Pavement.
It signals you to bring your
vehicle to a halt, look care
fully both ways and then
proceed. While you are making
your grandstand play of spinning
the tires, another hot rodder
may be seeing if his car will
really do a hundred. With
his speed and your careles-
ness, there’s sure to be a
wreck towed home.”
Statistics are dry, dull and
unlikeable to most people. Why
become one this holiday sea
son?
high scorer with 34 points.
With 10 rebounds, Lynne Tay
lor was top rebounaer.
Tingle with 27 points was the
high scorer for Forsyth and al
so top rebounder with 11 re
bounds.
The Bears trying for a 5-6
record took on the Bulldogs.
The Bears were out in front
27 to 18 as the half ended.
When the final buzzer sound
ed the Bears were victorious
62-44.
Hillery Bone with 36 points
took scoring honors for Butler
while Howard Locke with 20 re
bounds was top rebounder.
Bunn with 11 points was high
scorer for the Bulldogs. Caw-
thon with 17 was the top re
bounder for Forsyth.
Friday night the "B” team
took on Fort Valley’s "B” team
on the home court. Butler won
40 to 20.
After their defeat by Forsyth
the Bearettes bounced back to
win over Fort Valley. They led
all the way winning 60-39 before
a capacity Homecoming crowd.
Moore with 37 and Suggs with
16 were the high scorers for
Butler. Blackston and Oliver
with 10 were the top rebounders
for the Bearettes.
Lynne Ruff with 18 points was
the Green Wavettes high scorer
and top rebounder with 6.
The Bears after their victory
over the Forsyth Bulldogs took
on the Green Waves. The Green
Waves were on top until mid
way in the third quarter when the
Bears got the lead and maintain
ed it for the rest of the game.
When the final buzzer sounded
the Bears were ahead 60-48.
Hillery Bone with 22 points
was Butler’s high scorer. Shar
ing the rebounding honors for
the Bears were Hillery Bone
with 14 and Howard Locke with
12.
Tommy Tucker with 18 points
was the Green Waves’ High
scorer while Tome Crutchfield
with 11 rebounds was top re
bounder.
On December 26,27,28 the
Bearettes and Bears will par
ticipate in a Christmas tour
nament in Buena Vista.
Come and support the teams
during these three days.
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This Christmas, let us pray and give thanks for
our many blessings. Let us renew the spirit of co
operation which brought light into darkness a
quarter-century ago. Let us face the future with
the same vigor and foresight which brought elec
tricity to rural America ...
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