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PAGE TWO THE JACKSON HERALD $1.50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE PUBLISHED WEEKLY Entered at The Jefferson Post Office As Second-Class Mail Matter 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. * ¥ ¥ * ; 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. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 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. ¥ ¥ V 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. * ¥ 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. y ¥ 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 THE JACKSON HERALD, JEFFERSON, GEORGIA Official Organ of Jackson County John N. Holder Editor Mrs. John N. Holder Asso. Editor JEFFERSON, JACKSON COUNTY, GA. 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.” * * ¥ * 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.” * * * * 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.” * * ¥ ¥ 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. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 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. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 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.” ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ 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. IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY I chool Lesson Bv HAROLD T.. LUNDQUIST. D. D. Of The Moody B ble Institute of Chicago. Released by Western Newspaper Union. Lesson for May 27 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Kducation: used by permission. 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. ROOSEVELT THEATER Jefferson, Georgia THURSDAY AND FRIDAY BING CROSBY IN HERE COMES THE WAVES ALSO POP-EYE COMEDY SATURDAY TIM HOLT IN COME ON DANGER ALSO SERIAL AND CARTOON MONDAY RED SKELTON, ANN RUTHERFORD IN WHISTLIN’ IN BROOKLYN ALSO NEWS AND SHORT TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY GENE TIERNEY, DONA ANDREWS IN LAURA ALSO SERIAL AND CARTOON COMING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK: CLAUDETTE COLBERT, FRED McMURRAY IN PRACTICALLY YOURS THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1945 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. Jefferson Insurance Agency, General Insurance, Jefferson, Georgia.