Houston home journal. (Perry, Houston County, Ga.) 1924-1994, May 14, 1942, Image 2
HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL Published Weekly at Perry, Ga. JOHN L. HODGES, Publisher. RUBY C. HODGES. Editor. Official Organ of Houston County and City of Perry. Subscription, $1.50 per year. Entered at the Post Office in Perry, Ga., as Mail Matter of Second Class. wviuar UNITED STATES WAR bonds STAMPS js* TURNING THE TABLES I The employer remonstrated whe* one of the employees asked for an increase in Salary on the ground that he worked too hard. “Why,” protested the employer, "you have an easy time. Look! There are 365 days in a year. Eight hours each day you sleep. That makes 122 days, leaving 243 days. Eight hours of every day you have all to yourself. That leaves 121 days. I give you an hour for lunch every day and that amounts to 15 «iays or more, leaving 106. You do not work on Sundays—s 2 more days off, leaving 54. You get Saturday afternoons off another 26 days, leaving 28 days. You have two weeks holiday every summer and you take off about a week for sick ness. Only seven days a year to work. Why should I give you a raise? You owe me money!” AND THE KIDS "Morning, Brown, how’s every thing at home?” "The wife’s well, thank you.” Sotto Voce Not long after he was appointed to the Supreme court, the late Jus- 1 tice Cardozo received an honorary ' degree from Williams college. When ! the exercises were over, he walked about the grounds with a few ac- j quaintances. One member of the i group took out a pack of cigarettes i and offered him one. With a polite j shake of the head, Cardozo declined. ! “I suppose,” said one man, smil- j ing slyly, “that justices of the Su- j preme court have no bad habits?” "None,” agreed the eminent ju- [ rist, “that people know of.” Turnover “How’s business, Sam?” a Negro asked a friend. “Lawdy, man, business am sho’ i good. Ah’s bought a mule fo’ ten dollars, swapped it fo’ a bicycle, swapped dat fo’ a mangle, swapped de mangle fo’ a bedstead, an’ Ah sold de bedstead fo’ ten dollars.” “But,” protested the friend, “yo* ain’t made nothin’ on the turnover.” “No, dat’s right,” admitted Sam, “but look at do business Ah’s done!” I Sweet Mystery Boogy and Woogy were driving along the highway one day when they came to a grade crossing with the usual sign: “Slop, Look and Lis ten.” Said Boogy: “Woogy, those three innocent little words illustrate the whole scheme of human life. Woogy queried: “How so?” Boogy replied; “You see a pretty girl. You stop. You look—and aft er that you marry her and have t# listen all the rest of your days.” LIKE A GLOVE? Jimmy Kate’s gowns always seem to fit her perfectly. Myrtle—Yes, but as a matter of fact they don’t fit her, she fits them. Postponed The daughter of the house arrived home one night looking very sad. “Whatever’s the matter?” asked her mother. "Oh, I thought John loved me,” the girl explained, “but now I know he's not going to propose—at least for some time.” “How do you know?” asked her mother. "Because he sent me a big box of stationery with my initials on it— and there's enough to last for six months.” •Pink Toothbrush’ Lack of vitamin C in dirt may ■cause “pink toothbrush” troubles, or bleeding gums. W " Jirnr IMP R OVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY I chool ILesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D. Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for May 17 Lesson subject! and Scripture text* ■«- I and copyrighted by International ! Council of Rengloua Education; used by permission. TUESDAY: THE DAY OF CONFLICT LESSON TEXT—Matthew 22:41—23:11. GOLDEN TEXT—The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.—Mark 12:10. “By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?” Such was the challenge Christ faced when He came into the temple on the last day that He was to be able to teach there. The chief priests and elders (Matt. 21:23) asked it because they knew that they had received their authority with their offices, whether appoint ive or hereditary. Jesus held no such position, yet He had just driven the money chang ers out of what He called “my house” the temple. They chal lenged Him, and through the long day He answered and also asked them questions. Here we find a rich store of parables, illustrations, un answerable arguments, as He met the Pharisees, Sadducees, Herodians —all His enemies who, though they hated each other, made common cause against Jesus. The discus sion concludes with His facing of the Pharisees with I. The Ultimate Question —“What Think Ye of the Christ?” (22:41-46). The crux of the entire matter was right there for them, as it is for us, though in a somewhat different sense. They were looking for the Messiah—the Christ; but their idea of Him was that He would come as their royal leader, to break the yoke of Roman bondage and set them free. They knew He was to be the i son of David, but they did not see in their own Scriptures that this one was to be David's greater son (Matt.l2:42); that in the line of David was to come the one whom David “in the spirit” called “Lord” (Ps. 110:1). They knew about Christ, but they did not know Him, and thus they were like many today. They have heard of Him; they may even admire His character and His teach ings, but they do not know Him. What think you, reader, of Christ? Christ then states 11. The Final Test—Doing, Not Just Saying (23:1-4). Having finally closed their mouths (22:46) Jesus proceeded to a solemn j indictment of the scribes and Phari ! sees. First of all He declared that ■ they failed in the final test of life, which is not words but actions. Notice that He recognized their I authority and their teaching, hut in 1 severe condemnation pointed out 1 that they did not live what they pro j fessed. That is the criterion by I which we shall all be judged. Those | who think that because they belong | to some church, or subscribe to a creed, or speak a smooth word of | testimony they may then live as they please, will find themselves standing with the scribes and Phari ■ sees on the judgment day. Why ■ keep that kind of company? Such men are capable of 111. The Great Hypocrisy—Pride Posing'As Piety (23:5-9). They were, oh, so religious! In terpreting literally and mechanical ly God’s command that they keep | His law always near them in action (hand) and in thought (mind) (see Deut. 6:8; 11:18), they made showy , leather cases and wore them on wrist and forehead as containers of ! the written Word. They loved the chief scats and the titles of distinc tion. And all this was done in the name of religion. What hypocrisy! But wait are we any better? What about the preacher who is not happy unless he is invited into the pulpit? What about those who take or accept the titles which our Lord expressly forbids? What about those in the pew. as much as in the pulpit j (and perhaps more), who want to j be recognized as “the masters” of the church? To be sure, they do not j always wish it to be so crudely put j as that, but they do expect to be recognized as such “or else—.” This too, under the name of Christianity. There indeed is the great hypocrisy! We are thankful that our lesson does not close here. Our Lord next revealed IV, The Right Attitude—Service Not Recognition (23:10, 11). He that is mastered of Christ is ready to be the servant of all. To exalt Him is to at once do away with self-praise and self-glory. Pride in position, and the desire to be praised and recognized by men, in evitably lead a man into a pitfall in which he is humbled. On the other hand, the one who in humility serves the Lord will, to his own surprise, find that God has exalted him. The way up is down. “Torrey,” said a well - known preacher with whom Dr. Torrey was associated in a great conference, "you and I are the most important men in Christian work in this coun try.” Not long afterward God set that man aside. Quite different was the spirit ,of D. L. Moody, who at the height of his ministry for God would say, “There are better men here behind me on the platform to speak when I am through”—and he really believed it! Current Wit£ 1 FORWARDED BACK It was in London in Mount street, W., at about 1:30 a. m., that two old school-fellows who had been din ing noticed a little dog running about in the bewildered way which lost dogs have. “Poor li’l feller’s lost,” comment ed one. "Pick him up and see if there’s a name and address on his collar.” There was. The address was somewhere in Wimbledon, but the noble fellows never hesitated. They decided that the lost pet should at all costs be restored to his sorrow ing mistress. It was a long and dreary drive, ' but at last the sulky taxi-driver i pulled up outside a darkened house. Much knocking and ringing brought | a caretaker to the door. “Mrs. Kerjones?” yawned the functionary. “She did live ’ere, but she left on Monday. She’s gone to live in Mount street, in the West end.” At Ills Word First Voter—l’ll bet Congressman i Bunkum will be defeated for re election. Second Voter—Why do you say that? First Voter—Why, in his first im portant speech in the campaign he got excited and shouted: “May the : best man win!” and a lot of people have decided to take him at his | word. LEARNED HIS LESSON I “Didn’t you hear all the profes sor’s lecture?” “Why, no. He began by saying that sleep is the secret of right liv ing—and then I went home and went | to bed.” His (Puff!) Alibi Puffing and blowing, Robinson ■ staggered into the doctor’s office I and fell into a chair. “What ever have you been doing j demanded the doctor. “Oh, doctor,” moaned Robinson, “I’ve been having a heavy meal and— ’’ “What!” gasped the doctor. “How many times have I told you that you mustn’t hurry after a heavy meal.” j “That’s so; but this time I had to.” “Why?” “Because I couldn’t pay for it!” Author’s Farewell Between Alexander Dumas and ■ his faithful servant there existed a i | bond of friendship and affection that! ripened with the years. When the celebrated author was lying on his deathbed the servant could not stifle j his grief, and stood in a corner of the room, sobbing convulsively. Hearing him, Dumas pulled himself up feebly, and looked at the man. A faint smile crossed his face, and he whispered: “Don’t weep, my friend. If I want anything up there, I’ll ring for you.” Engagement “Can you come to town tonight? We’re having an engagement din ner.” “Daughter engaged, eh! I con gratulate you.” “Oh, no; we’ve engaged a new cook.” TAME STUFF | “Are you the man that was mar ried in a cage of lions?” I “I’m the man.” , “Did it seem exciting?” ’ “It did then. It wouldn’t now.” Ham On I think I’ll be a druggist when I am , old and tough, . And learn the name and purpose of all the drug store stuff. [ And I’ll have a clerk For the brainy work, i And give him ice cream orders till I have had enough. * What’s in a Name , Towne—l’m going to call my , drama the “Vacuum Cleaner.” . Brown—That ought to have some drawing power. 'CLASSIFIED ADS I For Sale—House, 5 rooms and bath. All modern improve ments. Lot 103/4 by 110 P. 0. Box 114, Perry, For Rent—Building on corner Ball and Commerce streets, suit ably for cafe or other business. Apply Mrs. 0. B. Muse, A Phone 2403, Perry, Ga. A. W. DAHLBERG & , Certified Public Accountant Perry, Georgia Audits - Systems - Income Tax TAX SALES Georgia, Houston County. Will be sold before the Court House Door, within the legal hours of sale, on the First Tues day in June, 1942, the following property to-wit: Ail that certain lot or parcel of land situated, lying and being in the Upper Town District of Hous ton County, Georgia, and in the City of Perry, to-wit: That lot and all buildings thereon, front ing on Carroll Street 31 feet, and running from north to south 52 feet, and bounded as follows: On the north by Carroll Street: East by Houston County Jail property: and South and West by lot formerly owned by Mahalie Dixon. Being the same property described in Quitclaim Deed from Mrs. Elizabeth Bloodworth to E. M. Beckham and A. H. Lawler, dated March 29th, 1938, and re corded in Deed Book 48, page 285, in Clerk’s Office of Houston! Superior Court. Levied on as! the property of the defendant Wiilie F. Ragin, and found in his possession to satisfy Fi Fas for State and County Taxes for the j ears 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, and 1941. > This May 5, 1942. C. C. PIERCE. Sheriff. ORDINARY’S CITATIONS GEORGIA, Houston County. Arinin H. Smith having ap-1 plied for Letters of Administra-: tion on the estate of Dr. S. D. 1 Smith, deceased: this is there fore to notify all persons con-' cerned, to show cause, if any they can, why his application should not be granted at the Court of Ordinary on the First Monday in June next. This May 4, 1942. JOHN L. HODGES. Ordinary. Georgia, Houston County. Armin H. Smith having ap plied for Letters of Administra tion on the estate of Mrs. Lillie Barker Smith; this is therefore to notify all persons concerned to show cause, if any they can, why his application should not be granted at the Court of Ordi nary on the First Monday in ,'Juue next. This May 4, 1942. JOHN L, HODGES. Ordinary. —" TJ Hear ■ ELLIS * ARNALL Georgia's Next Governor \ WSB I Saturday Night I H 10:15 P.M. gf I - i ATTACK! ATTACK! America’s attacking on both the fight ing front and the home front today I I We're giving the Axis a bitter taste of what’s to come. ( We’re fighting the inflationary 6th column that blowa prices sky high here at home. too. And every one of us who saves at least 10% of his pay in War Bonds is an important soldier In the attack I Join the attack yourself! * A dim* out of *vtry f dollar we earn IS OUR QUOTA for VICTORY with . 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