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ALONG THE WAY
In the House of Representatives of the United
States Judge John S. Wood, Congressman from this
district, has registered his opposition to two very
controversial bills, namely, to pay a subsidy of $250,-
000,000 each year to railroads and to increase the
compensation of Congressmen $2,500.00 per annum.
On the question of increasing pay to Representa
tives, Judge Wood made a speech in the House in
which he said:
“And before we do this let us begin with the
men in the fox holes with guns in their hands, fight
ing our battles and sacrificing their lives for our
liberties all around the world at a salary of SSO per
month. Let us first amend the laws governing these
regulatory wage-hour, man-power and price-control
boards, so that the man on the farm, in the shop,
and in the factory and the mines—the man who
sweeps your streets and the woman who washes your
cuspidors, may also receive an increase in compensa
tion. As for my part I desire to sound a solemn warn
ing that the time is near at hand when the people
of America are going to demand that this Congress
get back to earth in the reckless handling of public
funds, and that we bring to bear upon proposed legis
lation designed purely for our own benefits a little
more consistency and a little more sincerity than the
language of this provision of this bill offers.”
Answering questions asked him by Representa
tive O'Neal of Kentucky, Judge Wood gave clear,
positive replies. In his position there is little doubt
that Congressman Wood is sustained by an over
whelming majority of his constituents.
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; President Harry S. Truman gives no encourage
ment whatever to the proposition of reducing Fed
eral taxes. In a press conference he told newspaper
men that there should be no move to lessen the
amount of revenue until there has been a complete
military victory against Japan. Those who furnish
the means with which to operate the government
and to prosecute the war would like very much
to have the tax burden on them made lighter. Espe
cially would the big corporations which pay from
50 to 90 per cent of their income for taxes be glad
to retain more of their earnings, but at present it
is impossible to forsee the length of time and the
amount of money that will be required to overcome
Japan. Until the Nipponese have been vanquished
and have made an unconditional surrender to their
opponents, no laws should be enacted lessening the
amount of revenue to the government. The President
believes in putting first things first and in this case it
is a complete victory over Japan.
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On account of scarcity of labor on his farm,
Hob Blackstock has resigned his position with Smith
Hardware and will devote his entire time to the
operation of his farm. For some 12 years he was
associated as salesman with Smith Hardware and
rendered both efficient and faithful service. Rufus,
Hooper, who has been with Kesler’s Ten Cent Store
since its organization, has succeeded Mr. Blackstock
as salesman in this well-known and popular hard
ware store in Jefferson. He is a worthy successor to
the former salesman. Mrs. Stanley Kesler has han
dled the Kesler Ten Cent Store with marked success
since the death of Mr. Kesler and has demonstrated
tact and good business sagacity.
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In reading in the Atlanta Journal’s “Wishing
Well” column recently, the fortune was,
“Forget the past.” That may be splendid “wish well”
if only it could be done. There are things in the
past one cannot forget, however faithful may be
his efforts to do so. Someone has said “Nothing is
ever forgotten.” So one can’t forget some things and
does not wish to forget others. One should not live
in the past too much but live now and in the future
for "life is real, life is earnest.
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The writer has very much enjoyed visits of
some babies to this office. Mrs. Stewart Lord came
to the office to pay her husband’s subscription to
this paper and rolled their fine baby in its carriage
along with her. Mrs. Donald Hancock's two little
girls accompanied their mother who paid a visit to
, this sanctum. Billie Camp, 111, came with his grand
father, F. P. Holder. Mr. and Mrs. David Hardy stop
ped in front of the office with their young son who
is the image of his father. Edwin Leary Kelly, Jr.,
has not paid the office a visit in sometime. Warren
C. Baxley, who often came to this sanctum while ho
was in Jefferson, is now in San Antonio. Tex. His
father is in the service and his mother is with him.
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This story recently came to the writer. A tramp
went to the door of a home and the lady of the house
responded to his knock at the door. The tramp asked
the lady for some food which she gave to him. As
sh -i him with life's necessities, she noticed
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the knees of his pants were badly worn and she
asked him why his wearing apparel was worn at the
knee while they seemed no worse for wear else
where. The tramp looked meekly at her and said,
“Praying on my knees, lady. I pray often.” As he
left she noticed that the seat of his pants was much
more worn than the knees and she asked him the
whys and wherefores of this condition. He stopped,
looked back at her and said, “Blacksliding, lady,
frequent backsliding.”
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This story reminded the writer of one that was
told on the late Bishop Warren A. Candler, a master
at repartee. A man was telling the Bishop why he
had never united with the church. The chief reason
was “That there are so many hypocrits in the
church.” The Bishop listened to him very patiently
and when he gave expression to the above quoted
words the great churchman said, “Well, just come
on into the church, there is room for one more hypo
crit.”
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That was a very fine and well deserved tele
gram recently received by Morris M. Bryan, Presi
ednt and Treasurer of The Jefferson Mills, from
Robert P. Patterson, Undersecretary of War, which
said:
“Every American war worker had a part in our
great victory over Germany. My heartiest congratu
lations to all of you. Let us not forget however, even
on this joyous occasion, that we still have an enor
mous job to do. The nation is counting on American
labor and industry to provide the weapons and
equipment needed to crush Japan. I am confident
that this great production team will do whatever is
necessary to see to it that military schedules are met
fully and on time.”
Concerning this message, Mr. Bryan stated with
satisfaction and verity: “The Jefferson Mills and its
employees are proud of the job which has been as
signed by the nation in connection with the war and
we feel that it is good for the people to know that
the effort has been recognized as expressed in this
communication.”
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Sam Finch, one of the successful farmers of the
county and one of the good citizens, was accompa
nied to Jefferson last week by his brother, George
Finch, who for many years, has been away from
Jackson County where he was bom and reared and
now makes his home in Louisiana. George was one
of the handsomest young men eyer reared in the
county. Their father, Captain C. W. Finch, fought
four years in that tragic conflict of the 60’s and made
a record of which his family and friends can ooint
with satisfaction and pride. It was a pleasure to see
George back on his native heath, among friends of
Auld Lang Syne.
The writer was born and reared in the com
munity where the late Mrs. Fannie Turner lived and
where she spent her married life. The writer knew
her from his earliest childhood and he can say that
she was one of the most unselfish, kind and con
secreated ladies he ever knew. He never heard her
speak unkindly of any person, never saw hr when
her face was clouded with anger, nor saw her mani
fest impatience, but her sincere desire was to render
service to and make happy those about her. The world
is better that she lived in it and God spared her life
far beyond the three score and ten years, the allotted
time of life, no doubt because she blessed the world
and tried to make it better.
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Since the death of Thomas W. Garrison there is
not now living in Jackson County a Confederate
Veteran or the widow of a veteran who married prior
to the scene at Appomattox.
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P. S. Arkwright has been made chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Georgia Power Company
and W. E. Mitchell has succeeded him as president.
Since 1902 Mr. Arkwright has served as President
and he made an able, faithful and honest official
who has been careful to give the public the very
best service at minimum charges. The writer con
gratulates Mr. Arkwright on’ his promotion. He
well deserves it. The writer had the honor of being
in the same class with him for three years at the
University of Georgia and he is one of the most
brilliant men the writer ever knew and also one of
the most conscientious. Best wishes to “Arky.”
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The Atlanta Journal so well expresses in a few
words the sentiment of the writer on the question
of the next governor of Georgia that its statement
in part is reproduced:
“The Journal adds its voice to the state-wide ap
peal for a special session of the General Assembly
and the adoption of such measures as will make it
possible for the people to re-elect Governor Arnall
if that is their will.
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THE RETURNED EXILES AND
THEIR WORK
LESSON TEXT—Nehemiah 8:t-4a. 5. 8. 8,
12; 9:1-3.
GOLDEN TEXT—Ye shall seek me, and
find me, when ye shall search for me with
all your heart.—Jeremiah 29:13.
God loves men and takes delight
in blessing them and prospering
them on their way. When He must
punish them, it is a source of grief
to His Father-heart.
That fact probably explains why
the period of the captivity of the
Jewish people is passed over in
silence in the historical accounts
of the Bible. We do know that
prophets were sent to minister to
them and to keep alive their hope
of restoration to their own land.
When the Jewish captives were
ready to return to their land, the
silence of sacred history is broken,
and we learn of their experiences
in rebuilding the temple and the
wall of Jerusalem from the books of
Ezra and Nehemiah.
Many and varied were the ob
stacles, but in due time they were
surmounted, and by God’s help the
work was accomplished. Now the
time had come for a spiritual re
vival, and God had His man and
His message ready for that hour.
Ezra, the scribe, was God’s
servant in bringing the Word of God
to the people. The elements of suc
cess for any revival are found here.
I. An Open Book (8:1,2).
The Word of God is quick and
powerful and sharper than a two
edged sword (Heb. 4:12). That
mighty weapon does not need any
apology or defense. It needs use.
The soldier in battle unsheaths his
sword or fires his gun. He does
not send pamphlets to his enemies
telling them what an effective weap
on he has—he uses it and gets re
sults.
There is a place for discussion and
instruction regarding the authen
ticity and dependability of the Bible,
but if we make it a substitute for
using the Word, we are on the
wrong track.
Era brought out the law of God
and opened it to all the people. That
is what we need to do today. Open
up God’s Word and let it do its
powerful work.
11. An Attentive People (8:3, 4a,
5,6).
The Word must be heard as well*
as preached. Good listeners are as
important as good preachers. The
open ear and the open heart com
plete the ministry of the open Book.
Note the reverence of the people
(v. 5). When the Book was opened,
they stood up—a token of honor. We
do not worship the Bible, but we
should show far more reverence
toward it and its message than is
ordinarily the case. This is God’s
Word, and man should approach it
reverently.
Note the spirit of worship in
verse 6. Be sure that any people
coming to God’s Word in that spirit
will receive a blessing. We shall
see in a moment how wonderfully
God met them, but first we shall
note an additional reason for the
splendid response of the people.
We have before us the open book
and an attentive and reverent
people. What more is needed?
111. An Intelligent Ministry (8:8,
12).
There is nothing that any man
can add to God’s Word, but he can,
by the grace of God and the illumi
nation of the Holy Spirit, be used in
opening up the meaning of the
Word.
That kind of an exposition of
Scripture is the very essence of
real preaching. Topical discussions
have their value. There is a place
for book reviews and the presenta
tion of social problems. But the pul
pit should be primarily and always
the place where God’s Word is ex
pounded.
Note that the law of God was
read “distinctly” (v. 7). How im
portant! That calls for prepara
tion and prayer. That precludes
the casual selection of a Scripture
passage in the last minute before
service.
Then observe that “they gave the
sense, so that they understood the
reading'” (v. 8). That takes more
preparation and much prayer. The
teacher or preacher needs illumi
nation so that the truth may be
clearly understood and presented.
Everything was now ready for:
IV. A Spiritual Response (8:12;
9:1-3).
Revival came—and what a re
vival! Tears and laughter mingled.
There was sorrow because of sin,
and joy because of God’s forgive
ness. There was both fasting and
feasting. God was in their midst,
working through His Word as it
was given out by His messengers.
It makes one downright hungry
to read an account like this, hungry
for a similar manifestation in our
day of spiritual deadness. God is
giving this kind of revival here
and there where people are ready
to go His way. The writer of these
notes has only recently been in such
revivals. Why not have them every
where in our land’’ Ye? in your
+c.-vn or city?
ATTICA
The Woman’s Club held their
April meeting at the home of Mrs.
L. R. Lavender.
Mr. Redford Smith of Texas re
cently visited here with his sister,
Mrs. Walker Hale.
Mrs. Lonie Doster visited Mrs. J.
. Hale recently.
Mr. Charles Kenney visited his
sister, Mrs. J. F. Hale, recently.
Rev. John Roquemore of South
Carolina was here this week, visit
ing relatives. He formerly resided
here.
Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Fields and Mrs.
Mattie Redmond of Athens visited
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hale Sunday.
Mrs. Alton Brock and daughter,
Janis, is spending a while with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Laven
der.
Quarterly Conference was held at
the Methodist Church Sunday with
all-day services.
Rev. and Mrs. Max, Wiiittemore
attended services at the Methodist
Church Sunday.
The H. D. Club held the May meet
ing at the club house. A program
on Mother was given and two con
tests were given.
ORR’S
Pvt. Jim I. Hanson, after spend
ing his 14-day furlough with his
parents here, left on Saturday after
noon to return to Ft. Bragg, N. C.
Miss Katie Bell Archer of Arch
er’s Grove was guest on Thursday
night of Miss Betty Standridge.
Master Hoyt Harris was lover
night guest on Wednesday of Har
ris Hanson.
Miss Annie Ruth Dailey spent j
Wednesday night here, guest of Miss
Shirley Harris.
After having attended the Moth
er’s Day and V-E Day services at
Bethany on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. |
Hope Harris, accompanied by Mrs.
J. L. Harris, visited Mrs. J. A. Jar
rett at Winder. Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Thompson, Misses Frances and Eliz-!
abeth and Mrs. Bill Knight were
also among the guests at the home
of Mrs. Jarrett.
Mrs. Woodrow Standridge and
son. Dean, spent Thursday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Payne.
Miss Naomie Duncan of Hoods
was a recent visitor here, guest of
Miss Janette Hanson.
Miss Mary Alice Payne spent
Wednesday night here, guest of Miss
Betty Standridge.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harris and chil- ;
dren were among those represent- !
ing Orr’s at Mother’s Day services
at Bethany Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Hanson and
family were in Athens on Saturday.
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LEBANON
Mrs. Annie Shields of Atlanta vis
ited Mrs. Lillian Whitehead and
Mrs. Ben Martin last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Anglin and
Mrs. Emma Lester of Gainesville
spent the week-end with Mr. and
Mrs. Bob Mize.
Mrs. Lillian Whitehead has re
turned from a visit to her sister,
Mrs. John Kesler, of Clarkesville.
Mrs. Talmadge Williamson of
Tennessee is spending several days
with Mr. and Mrs. Owen William
son.
Mrs. W. A. Glenn and baby spent
two days recently with Mr. and Mrs.
Ben Martin.
Mrs. Johnnie Williamson and baby
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Shields.
Mrs. Lollie Hunter and children
visited Mr. and Mrs. Dee Mize Sun
day.
Pvt. Cecil Martin and Sgt. Nelson
of Ft. McClellan visited Mr. and
Mrs. Weyman Martin for the week
end.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williamson vis
ited relatives at Lincolnton Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Goodman Fleeman
and children of Chapel spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Weyman
Martin.
Miss Ethel Martin of the Universi
ty spent the week-end with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Martin.
Lt. J. J. Segars, Mrs. Segars and
their two sons are spending several
days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. Segars, Sr.
Miss Helen Anise Shields of At
lanta was a recent visitor of Mrs.
Reba Nelle Payne.
CHURCH AFFILIATIONS
OF PRESIDENTS
Franklin D. Roosevelt, like Wash
ington, was an Episcopalian, so was
Madison, Monroe, Gen W. H. Harri
son, Tyler, Taylor, Pierce and Arth
ur. The Presbyterians had five,
Jackson, Buchanan, Cleveland, Ben
jamin Harrison and Wilson. Four
were Methodises, Polk, Jackson,
Grant and McKinley. Unitarians
four, John Adams, J. Q. Adams, Fill
more and Taft. Reformed Dutch had
two, Van Buren and T. Roosevelt.
One Baptist, Harding. One Congre
gationalist, Collidge. One Disciple,
Garfield. Hayes attended the Meth
odist Church, never joined. Last, but
by no means the least, Abraham
Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson did
not claim membership in any de
nomination.
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