The Brantley enterprise. (Nahunta, Brantley County, Ga.) 1927-2014, February 24, 1972, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextBrantley County Roecue Unit 462—5007 VOLUME 50 - NUMBER 8 PASTOR'S PEN " An Old Law - A New Spirit " Matthew 5; 38 - 42 Few passages in the New Testament have more of the Christian ethic in them than th is passage has. Here is the ethic and con duct which should distinguish the Christian from other men. I'm sure you have thought ■or have been asked, "how can you tell a Ch ristian from those who are not Christian 9 " These verses in the sermon on the mount tell us how. Jesus cited the oldest law in the world, "An eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth" It is also known as the law of "tit for tat" and more technically known as the "Lex Talion is. " This law is laid down three times in the Old Testament (Exodus 21:23-25; Lev. 24: 19,20; Deut. 19:21). This law was really the beginning of mercy, and the lim itation of vengeance. The old tribal laws sometimes took the whole tribe to war a gainst another tribe just to get one man. By the establishment of the law punishment was limited the individual who inflicted was limited to the individual who inflicted the injury. It never gave the person injured the right to vengeance, but laid down how the law court must asses punishment and penalty. Never does the Bible give a person the right of retaliation. That is God's the right of retaliation. That is God's right, "Dearlybeloved avenge not yourse lves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will re pay saith the Lord. " (Rom. 12:19) The Lord mentions 5 occasions for retal iation, assult, lawsuits, forceful impress ions into service begging and borrowing. Please note the admonition against retalia sion here is for born again people, Christ ians. A lost world doesn't know how to use these words. The attitude of the worldly person is to get even, whereas the attitude of the Christian is to leave that to the Lord. The Christian is expected to do more and go beyond that which is normal in society. Jesus practiced this precept when he was slapped in an officer in Pilate's court. He gave up the right to defend himself inorder to speak the truth. Then again when he was on the cross, "He opened not His Mouth," against any man. Oh, if we could only dis play the spirit of Christ when we are treat ed unjustly, "Father forgive them, for they know what they do. " I think it is always good to remember that you can never get ahead of a person as long as you are trying to get even with them. Rev. Ernest S. Purcell, pastor First Baptist Church Nahunta, Georgia FISH and SHRIMP SUPPER AT THE NAHUNTA CHURCH OF GOD KITCHEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, - 4:30 P. M. Fish Plates $1.25 - Shrimp Plates sl. 50 NOTICE ANY ONE HAVING THEIR HOME BROKEN INTO SINCE AUGUST 1971 AND PROPERTY STOLEN PLEASE CONTACT SHERIFFS OFFICE IN WAYNE COUNTY THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF PROPERTY RECOVERED IN WAYNE COUNTY, s/ Robert W. Johns Sheriff, Brantley Co. BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. Rooks 98 Years Y oung Mr. Robert Rooks of Waynes ville celebrated his 98th. birth day on February 19. Mr. Rooks celebrated his birthday at his home near Waynesville last Sat urday with his wife and all ten children present. His children are; Mrs. Ann Hall, James Rooks, Mrs. Mary Lee Howe, Mrs. Arizona Clem mons, Mrs. Loretta Brocking ton, Mrs. Willis Mae Johnson, David Rooks, Chestine Rooks/ Mrs. Elizabeth Rooks and But ler. In addition to his 10 children, there were present 23 grand children, and great great gra nd children. D.O.P.E. Arrests for drug related off enses reflected a 300 percent increase within the years 1961 through 1968. The most fright, ning fact in these reports show ed that juvenile arresrts 18 years of age and less, increas ed some 1.860 percent, yet this is only a very small part of the quence of drug abuse, other than the criminal aspect, are tearing away at the very health and safe ty of this society. We have only ord. “ actual files” related to drug abuse, so let’s take a brief look at that record. In the first five years of the 60’s, there are 300 deaths re lated to drug abuse in that ci. ty alone. However ,in 1969 more than 900 persons died of heroin related causes, and of this number 24 were under the age of 15, a total of 224 were teenagers. In this city of NEW YORK today, the GREATEST CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG PEOPLE 18 TO 35 can be directly traced to the use of heroin. So what we have in fact is a greater death rate in this group due to heroin, rather th an automobile accidents. We are told by city officials that heroin is in every high sc hool both public and private. What this could mean is that only one person may be in volved in somw schools, but in the majority, heroin is a very serious problem and growing rapidly. a „, M ~ »*>|£^AJVa ” &■ LJ .;, i >jj "■- f fl r~—- UK ^”~~^ Avoid mistakes’. B IJ2* f ollow ~ r,come ?£ IHI > Win * * Instructions carefully. ■ '9> I« i : SB li £iSs3siH ii j s2 ^ 1 GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF »tVENUE_J||y ATLANTA . . .Georgia tax collectors know the “ins” of the new state income tax law, and Revenue Commissioner John Blackmon hopes this outdoor poster will encourage all Georgia taxpayers to carefully follow instructions so that they, too, will become familiar with the “ins” of the new filing requirements. The poster is a part of the department's public information program to encourage correct filing of 1971 tax returns. The poster is being displayed throughout Georgia by various outdoor advertising companies as a public service. (PRN) Fees Fixed For Primaries Here; Election Is August 8 Commissioners met at the cou rt house Tuesday, February 22, to set the qualiflng fees for the Primary Election. The primary election will be held this year on August 8. Commissioner Strickland did not attend the meeting to set the fees. Stewart and Eldridge were present along with County Ori inary, Perry U. Rozier. StevL art reported that he had sent a registered letter to Strickland telling him of the meeting and. the time. Stewart stated, “ I wrote the letter and had it reg istered where Mr. Strickland would have to sign for it.” St ewart indicated that Strickland did not attend the last meeting held February 8, concerning highway matters. As required by current laws, the Board of Commissioners are obligated to set the quali fing fees and the law states th at at fees must «et on fl”° per- THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE, NAHUNTA, GEORGIA, FEBRUARY 24, 1972 The "LODGE" Plantation was granted to Amos Roberts in 1802 and consisted of 319 acres. James Hamilton Couper purchased it around 1825. Major I^eighton Hazlehurst bought it in 1874 and sold it to James L. McVeigh in 1899 and the "LODGE" remains in the McVeigh fa mily untill today. The Building was erected in 1828 and still remains vertally the same to day, one mile north of the community of Waynesville. cent of the annual salary for th at office. Exception to the re quirement are the offices of County Suyveryer, Constables and Justices of the peace. Fees set for the fourth com ing primary election are; Co unty School Superintendent $B - Tax Commissiomer $4- 50.00, Sheriff $400:0, Ordinary $425.00, Clerk of Superior Co urt $350.00. Chairman County Commission $300.00, Comm ission Post No. 2 $30.00, Co. mmission Post No. 3 $30.00, Justlc of the Peace SIO.OO, Co nstable ss.oo,surveryor $5.00. The qualifying period extends from 9:00 A.M. May 15, 1972 for Republican Party and 12: 00 noon, May 17, 1972 for the Democratic Party until 12:00 noon June 14, 1972 which is the closing qualifying date for the General Primary for bo th parties. Interesting Places in Brantley In Memoriam In sad but loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Irene Steedley, who passed away three years ago February 24, 1969. Just today we were thinking where she sat and talked with us. There is just an empty chair, and the silence now at evening seems more than we can bear. Tho we knew that someday there would be that empty chair. Yet we could nev er picture home without her there. We never fully realized how deeply we could care, un. til we stood alone one night beside that empty chair. They say time heals all sorrow and helps us to forget. But time so far has only proved how much we miss her yet. God gave us strength to fight it, and courage to bear the blow, but what it meant to lose her no one will ever know. Sadly missed by husband Jack Steedley and Children. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ENTERPRISE Garden Club Elects Officers The Nahunta Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Brown Br ooker February 14th at 4:30 , P.M. with Mrs. H.K. Persons . as co-hostess. . Miss Virleen Strickland gave an interesting and informative talk on the Mumford Fund and Scholarships which have helped quite a few Brantley County Stu. dents to attend college. Officers for the coming year 50 YEARS AGO TODAY -WAYNESVILLE ITEMS Miss Julia Robinson is teach ing the Gibson School. Mrs. J.F. Poppell has return ed to her home in Brunswick after avisitto her mother, Mrs. Emmie Harrison. Mrs. Frank Poppel of Brown town visited her sister Mrs. S.E. Gibson this week. LITTLE CREEK ITEMS rne sing at Mr. John D. Har per’s Thursday night was well attended. A goodly number from Gardi was there and every body seemed to enjoy themselves very much. Sunday School was well att ended Sunday afternoon and esp eclally such good interest was taken. We hope to see both young and old take more interest in the welfare of Religious courses. KELLY NEWS Everybody is invited to a pin der popping at Mr. J. E. Moody’s next Tuesday afternoon, March Ist, at 7;30 O’clock. OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA were elected as follows; Mrs. G.A. Loyd, President; Mrs. Sherman Tomlinson,Vice Pres ident; Mrs. Brown Brooker, Sec.; Miss Mary Knox, Treas. Members present were Mrs. Elroy Strickland, Mrs. Avery Strickland, Harry Raulerson, J.J. Lee, G.A. Loyd, Dan Jac obs, H.K. Persons, Sherman Tomlinson, Jos. B. Strickland, Brown Brooker and Miss Mary SOCIAL and PERSONAL ITEMS Rev. Snyder of Atkinson was in town Saturday on business in connection with the Meth odist Church. Misses Lenabell Loe and Flau rie Highsmith spent Saturday afternoon at "Old Nahunta” gu. est of Mrs. clifor Loe. Miss Osa Dykes who is staying with Mrs. J.B, Strickland at Lu laton, spent Saturday night with her parents Mr. and MRS. Ja mes Dykes. Edmond and Alvin Stokes of the Douglas Agricultural Sc hool spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wi ll Stokes. NEEDMORE ITEMS Mr. David Adams of Zirkle was the guest of Midd Alma Sloan Sunday. Mr. David Blunt of Argyle was the guest of Miss Kathleen Sloan Sunday. Misses Mary and Evener Adams of Zirkle spent Satur day night and Sunday with Miss es Agnes and Alma Sloan. MEMBER Ataoclailon - Founded 1885 Knox. A report by the City Beauti fication Committee was given concerning pruning of pyracan. thas along the railroad right of way. Mr. Huey Ham and a group of his Vocational Ag. boys and Mr. George Loyd spent 2 hours pruning which was much needed. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. RAYBON PARAGRAPHS Miss Mae Womble spent the week-end with Miss Gertie Hi ghsmith. Mrs. Brooche of Waycross is visiting her brother Mr. Willie Me Donald. Miss Fannie Crews spent Sun day with her brother Mr. Riley Crews. Quite a crowd serenaded Mr. and Mrs. Noel Morgan Wed. nesday. JESUP PARAGRAPHS WANTED • To borrow S3OO on one thousands acres of land Will pay one hundred dollars for the use of it for 60 days. Private Individual; First Class Securities. F.W.H. Curtis. Rev. S.C. Davis made a bus iness trip in this section last week. Farmers in our community are very glad to have such good weather. They seem to be in terested in their work.