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COMMENTS
Boy Scouts Accept Challenge
During the crises of recent years, there has
been one local organization that has been doing
its part for the boys of the community. But
now it has decided that it must do even more
as a positive force to capture the attention
and interest of youth.
The Atlanta Area Council of the Boy Scouts
of America has launched an eight-year long
range plan called BOY-POWER ’76 that will
broaden its membership base and make known
to boys, leaders and local organizations the
availability of the Scout program to all who can
accept its commitment of service to God, country
and other people.
Scouting, of course, has made a profound im
pression on America since its beginning in 1910,
and its success is evident in the number of
former Scouts now in responsible positions.
For example, 328 members of the 90th Con
gress of the United States were either Scouts
or Scout Leaders; 29 state governors have had
scouting experience; and 36 of the 47 living
astronauts were scouts.
Now, the Atlanta Area Council has set up a
series of goals through 1976 appropriately the
200th anniversary our our nation - to improve
its record.
While getting more boys exposed to the Scout
program is a major goal, there is a special
emphasis on seeing that boys have a quality
program under trained leaders, and there are
adequate manpower and resources to carry out
the program effectively.
The slogan for this ambitious eight-year plan
is "America’s manpower begins with BOY
POWER." The slogan is strengthened when one
Georgia Marics 236th Anniversary
With February’s calendar bulging with so many
important dates, including Washington and Lin
coln’s birthdays, Boy Scout FFA and Beauty
Culture Weeks, a date of deep significance to
Georgians is sometimes minimized.
February 12, “Georgia Day’’, should be re
cognized and observed in the full scope of its
significance. Wednesday Feb. 12, 1969 marked the
236th anniversary of the Birthday of our state.
It was on this date in 1733 that Gen. James E.
Oglethorpe and his little band of pioneers landed
at Yamacaw Bluff to establish Savannah and the
Commonwealth of Georgia, last of the 13 original
Colonies. Despite the accepted legend that Geor
gia was settled by debtors freed from English
prisons, authenticated records show that less
than a dozen such applicants were accepted for
the venture. The number aboard the Good Ship
Anne varies with historians from 114 to 150; but
all were carefully screened for “morality, so
briety and industriousness”. Many were refugees
from religious persecution, including Moravians,
Jews and Salzburgers.
Little did Gen. Oglethorpe suspect that the re
fuge he had promoted as the new world’s first
“rehabilitation project", would emerge as the
Miss King, Mrs. Harwell Named
To Heart Fund Campaign Posts
Miss Mary Alice King has been
appointed treasurer, and Mrs.
Jack Harwell, publicity cha 1 r -
man, for the Newton County Heart
Fund Drive, It was announced
yesterday by Kenneth Davis,
Heart Fund Chairman for the
county.
Community chairmen have
been appointed as follows:
Mrs. Elsie Hawthorne, Mans
field.
Mrs. Albert Ozborn, Jr., New
born.
Mrs. Grady Bowden and Mrs.
Louise Mills, Porterdale.
Mrs. Edward Mobley, Jackson
Hwy.
Mrs. Charles Ewing, Starrs-
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considers that Scouting prepares each boy to
achieve his adult potential as a responsible
citizen; that it offers variety of experience, chal
lenge of mind and muscle, opportunity to devel
op self-confidence, satisfaction of service to
others, and the fun of working together; and
that it is an active, virile program with broad
appeal for the emerging adult
True, Scouting has reached many boys. But
America today is a disturbed land, problems
mount and frustrations surround us. Young
people are deeply involved, whether it be dis
content with our foreign policy, demonstrations
and riots in our cities, or our escalating crime
rate. Many boys and girls lack the desire to
relate to this nation’s traditions. They are not
accepting the responsibilities of a free society
as we know them.
Perhaps if Scouting had reached more boys
and influenced them more deeply in the last
half century, great segments of our youth would
not be in turmoil today.
Scout leaders are the first to point out that
Scouting is not the only solution, but that it
is one of the proven methods of developing boys
into men of character.
So, if Scouting is to make a more profound
impression on America, it must reach more
boys from all strata of our society and do an
even better job of developing individual character
and qualities of leadership.
BOYPOWER '76 is the blueprint, and we shall
look forward to the results gained by dedicated
men and women who are committed to making
Scouting revelent to the needs and concerns of
our nation and our youth.
Empire State of the South. This title stems not
only from Georgia’s being the largest state east
of the Mississippi; but from its heritage of courage
and Faith from its Founders, and the ability of
its people to meet challenges of change and pro
gress with ingenuity and determination.
It has ridden out adversities, depressions and
two bloody wars, in which its soil served as
battlegrounds - the American Revolution when
Gen. Robert Howe used Savannah as his Southern
Base; and the War Between the States, when
Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea left Georgia
in ashes. The scars of battle were soon erased
by the indomitable spirit of a people left to
salvage the land they loved. There were no state
programs of "rehabilitation”, "dole” or “wel
fare” to aid war’s victims in trying to live
again. With the toil of hand, sweat of the brow
and unfaltering Faith in God they wrought an em
pire from ashes, destitution and human dignity.
As Georgia approaches a population of some 5,-
000,000, and the promise of an even greater fu
ture, let us never forget “theßock from which we
were hewn" - imbued with tolerance and con
cern for our fellowman, and spiritual and moral
integrity.
ville.
Mrs. Tony Wilkie, Oxford.
Rev. Wayne Dickson, Rocky
Plains.
Mrs. A. A. Guritz, Almon.
Mrs. T. B. Manning, Hastings.
Mrs. Johnnie Ray, Dialtown.
"The service of these out
standing civic leaders is evi
dence of the importance with
which our citizens view the fight
against heart disease,” M r.Da
vis said. "Their help, their
commitment, takes us one step
nearer the HEART FUND goal—
to give every citizen in the coun
ty an opportunity to join in this
life-and-death fight against heart
disease.
E. B. Rogers
(From Front Page)
several nieces and nephews in
cluding Mrs. Grady Hogan, Mrs.
Sam Burney Hay, Jr., and Ro
bert R. Fowler, 111 of Covington.
Serving as honorary p a 11-
bearers will be Perino Dearing,
John Bob Weaver, Dr. J. R.
Sams, C. G. Henderson, Judge
Walton Strozler, Rucker Ginn,
Leon Cohen; and Ivy Smith of
Jacksonville, Fla. Active pall
bearers are Bert Johnston, Rob
ert Fowler, m, Sam Burney
Hay, Jr., nephews; Ben Banks,
R. H. Patterson, Moody Sum
mers, Jr. and Philip Cohen. J. C.
Harwell and Son are in charge
of arrangements. The family has
requested that in Heu of flowers,
favorite charities be re
membered.
The NEWS joins hosts of other
friends in extending deepest sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
Obstacle In the Path of Justice
THE
CHATTER
—LOX...
Mrs. Jerry Aldridge is overall
Chairman of the Cake Sale. . .
don’t let her down, for those
cakes are made by Covington’s
best Cooks. Mr. Wilbur Fisher
is overall chair man of Coin Cards
on another day. . .guess who he
will entertain you with? None
other than our football players
and Cheer Leaders, Basket Ball
players too!
Mrs. Franklin Moss will presi
de as Chairman, of the Coffee
Break, and will have a fine group
of Covington’s young ladies to as
sist in this work. Porterdale will
be working hard also: Mrs. Tom
Wortman, with their Basket Ball
players will be around the stores
at the Shopping Center with the
sale of EASTER LILY button
hole pins for sale. We hope every
body in the county will wear one
of these pins in appreciation of
what the above Committee Chair
men, and Committees, Bands,
Cheer Leaders, Basket Ball and
Foot Ball players are doing.
Mrs. Henry Whitfield will be
in charge of a Cake Sale.', .and
you know what kind of cakes those
ladles at Porterdale make!. . .
Her co - workers form a fine
team. Mrs. M. G. Bean, Jr., will
be in charge of the "Coffee
Break”. . .along with her fine
committee.
Don’t tell anybody for it’s not
"for-sure” as yet, but it has been
hinted that there might be one of
those "out -of - this - world
Chill Suppers” at Porterdale.
Watch the papers! Let’s not miss
that. Dates of each event will be
given you in time. Mr. B. C.
Crowell, will be right on hand
at Porterdale, with their Cheer
Leaders to sell Easter Lily pins
for your coat, or dress, be it as
it may!
Folks in Newton County, please
do not fall to meet the challenge
which is yours to do a great thing
in helping buy all this needed
equipment for those born with
some defect. . .when you, or your
child, was fortunate enough to be
born without a blemish. In thanks
giving, open your hearts, and pur
ses. . .because your money may
place an invalid into a chair, off
a bed; or a child and grown up
with braces on their arms or
legs, to help them walk, or to
give them use of their limbs
in some way.
God will be blessing you, as
you decide you will.. .until then
. . .standing hopefully by. . .is
"Your Office Boy.”
SCOUT PROGRAM
(From Front Page)
of the units due to reregister
came In by the end of the year.
This Is the best percentage of
units to reregister on time in
the history of the District. All
Explorer Posts reregistered on
time, which was another first
in the District.
The 1969 District program will
be a continuation of that begun
last year. Emphasis will be on de
veloping and trainingunit commi
ttees and Institutional Represen
tatives so that each unit will
have more capable leadership to
assure boys In getting the Scout
ing program. In addltons to this
plans are under way to organize
a District Order of the Arrow
Chapter. This is a fraternity
within the camping program of
each Council and is made up of
boys and adults who meet na
tional requirements in camping.
Consideration is being given to
re-establish District wide Courts
of Honor on a regular basis.
These events will be to award
advancement rank badges to boys.
All boys in the District having
earned rank advancement would
receive their awards at the same
time at the District Court of
Honor. Roundtables for all adults
In the Scout units were changed
to the second Thursday of each
month at eight p.m.so that more
adults could attend. They are
held monthly at the Snapping
Shoals REA Building in Coving
ton.
Effective January 1, 1969 a new
national program called “Boy Po
wer 76’’ was instituted. Through
the co-ordinated efforts of each
THE COVur^ON NEWS
OUR WEEKLY LESSON
FOR
Sunday School
JESUS COMMISSIONS WORKERS
Devotional Reading: II Corin
thians 5:17 - 6:10.
Intermediate - Senior Topic:
A Call to Serve.
Memory Selection: We must
work the works of him who sent
me, while It is day; night comes
when no one can work. John 9:4.
Young People - Adult Topic:
Disciplines for Disciples.
Last week we contemplated the
mighty power of Jesus. We obser
ved his power being brought to
bear upon the mighty forces of
nature so that he rebuked the
turbulent wind “and said unto
the sea, Peace be still. And the
wind ceased and there was a great
calm” (Mark 4:39).
In today’s lesson we observe
the sovereignty of Jesus being
exercised particularly in the
spiritual realm. He calls twelve
of his disciples and sends them
forth two by two that they may
preach and have power over un
clean spirits.
Power. The New Testament
never lets us forget that in deal
ing with Jesus we are dealing
with a supernatural Being. The
fullness of divine power abides in
him. He places this power at our
disposal. This is a power ade
quate to every need in our lives.
■Hie calling of twelve discip
les (followers under Christ’s In
struction) that they might go forth
as apostles or special messen
gers was an important event in
the ministry of Jesus. Up to this
time he had performed miracles
of a prodigious nature, taught
the common people whom he en
countered in away that caused
them to declare that they had
never heard truth set forth in
such telling fashion. Now he took
a further step in his ministry,
selecting from among his general
followers a special group whom
we have come to call “apostles.”
There were twelve of these,
undoubtedly representing the
twelve tribes of Isreal. First
came Andrew and his brother,
Simon Peter. Then James and
John, sons of Zebedee; Philip and
Bartholomew; Matthew (Levi >
Thomas; James, the son of Alp
haeus; Stmon the Zealot; Judas,
Region, Council and District the
quality and scope of the Scout
ing program Is to be Improved.
Attention will be given to the
re-registration of boys enrolled
In Scouting, adequate advance
ment and camping activities with
in the Scout Troops, and sum
mer activities and advancement
for boys enrolled in the Cub
Scout Program. To help achi
eve this a National Stand Unit
program has been Included. This
calls for each Scout unit to mea
sure Itself against a national
standard to help guide the unit
leadership in providing maximum
quality items for the boys.
The registration fees for both
adults and boys were Increased
late In the year. In the New
ton-Rockdale District all fees are
prorated to October annually.
Adult fees are now two dollars
per year and boy fees are now
one dollar per year. The sub
scription cost for Boys’ Life
magazine is two dollars plus
state tax.
Through the combined efforts
of many volunteer workers in
Scouting we have seen an Im
provement In the quality of the
Scouting program given to the
boys. Additional Scout units are
needed through the two-county
Dlstrct to reach more boys with
the Scouting program. There
are many areas yet needing
District and unit attention.
Through the leadership of the
District Committee and Commi
ssioner staff these areas will
be emphasized. 1969 is a year
of promise. The Newton-Rock
dale District will continue In its
efforts to adequately supply the
Scouting program with competent
leadership.
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the brother of James; and Judas
Iscariot.
It is to be remembered that
the ten northern tribes, which
separated themselves from the
southern tribes of Judah and Ben
jamin, and which Jeroboam I
formed into a kingdom known as
Israel, had long since been de
vastated and carried into capti
vity. Judah and Benjamin were to
be the two tribes which would
carry on God’s revelation to the
world of his nature and purpose.
We note that Paul, who was lat
er to be accounted perhaps the
greatest of all the apostles, was
not one of the original twelve.
Whether Paul ever saw Jesus In
the flesh, we do not know, but he
had bitterly opposed the Christ
ian movement and had gone so
far as to bring followers of Je
sus to their death. The vision
Paul experienced on the road to
Damascus changed him from a
persecutor to an apostle.
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Phone 786-5383
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By Tom White
Pastor Presbyterian Church
Os Covington
“The Greatness Os Being Gentle”
Our text for our meditation
is recorded in the Second Book
of Samuel, chapter twenty-two,
verse thirty six: "Thou hast also
given me the shield of thy sal
vation: and thy gentleness hath
made me great.”
In his delightful book, “Give
Your Life A Lift”, Herman W.
Gockel tells of a mother who was
putting her five year old daugh
ter to bed and was listening to
her prayers. It was their cus
tom that after the child had
said two or more formal prayers
she would conclude by adding
a childlike petition of her own.
After concluding her formal
prayers she paused for a moment
and then added this thoughtful
plea. "0 God, make all the bad
people good and all the good peo
ple nice.”
We are not sure just what
she meant by those final words,
but we do have a pretty good
idea. If only all the good peo
ple in the world were nice! Can
you imagine for a moment liv
ing in such a world of niceness!
One of the marks of Christian
maturity is that of gentleness.
Our Lord expects his people to
be nice, pleasant, gentle, kind,
and amiable. In the words of
Saint Paul they are to "adorn
the doctrine of God, our Saviour,
in all things.” (Titus 2:10)
As the New English Bible puts
it: Christians are so to comport
themselves in their everyday be
havior that they will add lustre
to the doctrine of God our Savi
our.”
Perhaps we need to define what
we mean by gentleness. I think
we all recognize that “gentleness
is not the absence of strength.
It is not the absence of courage
thus making one a coward. As
I see It, gentleness is the ab
sence of rudeness; it is the
considerateness for others re
gardless of their position in life
or background. Gentleness seeks
to bless the cause of the weak.
Perhaps this is what the apostle
Paul was driving at when he
wrote his great love letter to
the Church at Corinth, for if we
are to so love Christ then our
lives must become absorbed in
the gentleness of Christ. In Paul’s
great Love Letter he speaks ac
cording to the translation of J.
B. Phillips of Love being so gentle
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that "it does not pursue selfish
advantage. It is not touchy, it
does not compile statistics of
evil or gloat over the wicked
ness of other people.”
Gentleness takes the frown
from our faces, the coldness from
our hearts, and the harshness
from our hands, and this is as
it should be for a man in Christ
Jesus if he is to be a fruit
bearing Christian.
It is interesting to note that
the word gentleness occurs only
four times in the Old and New
Testaments, Os the four referen
ces, David speaks twice concern
ing the gentleness of God mak
ing him great.
If one would be truly great
he must be gentle. For it matters
not how rich he may be, how proud
his title, how old his family ties,
how influential his position, if he
is to get along in life he must
be gentle, sweet, considerate and
unselfish with his blessings of
life.
What I am trying to say is:
"No one Is genteel who is not
gentle. Gentility is greatness.
Genuine gentleness lasts twenty
four hours in the day, and seven
days in the week. It is the same
in all circles and to all classes.
It does not change its tone when
it passes from the parlor to the
kitchen, or from the home to the
office. Never will you find gentle
ness taking advantage of some
brief moment of authority to be
rude and disagreeable.
Gentleness, my friends is
God’s way of making the bad
good, the sad glad, the wretched
happy and the wayward upright.
If then, you would know the
greatness of gentleness, then take
this lovely text of David’s song
of deliverance as recorded in Se
cond Samuel 22:36; "Thou hast
also given me the shield of thy
salvation: and thy gentleness hath
made me great.” And read this
text in the light of John 3:16
"For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in
him should not perish, but have
everlasting life.”
Aye, to believe such a text
will make any man great and hum
ble and gentle towards the whole
of life! Amen.
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