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I I f t 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 (Advertisement) Evelyn Carroll 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 (continued from page 5) 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. i'' nreca Ck/u4tma4 ch tfte Goa/tty//... There s little difference today between the living rooms in many country homes and those of city neighbors! . . . Perhaps the brightest and happiest use of elec tricity is in lighting the sparkling Christmas Tree, which so delights the young — and the young at heart! 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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