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.
Vicious circle
There was a pile of stones in the
road and a lamp on the top of it.
An old fellow was in charge.
"What's this lamp for?"
"So motorists can see the pile of
stones."
"But what’s the pile of stones for?”
"To put the lamp on, of course.”
Once Over
Jack—l never saw a girl with
such personality in her eyes. They
positively talk.
Joe—l suppose when she feels like
swearing she just gives a cursory
glance.
Forewarned
Aunt Irma—When I was a child I
was told if I made ugly faces I
would stay that way.
Little Helen—Well, Auntie, you
can’t say you weren’t warned.
Caught It
William—What did you catch
when you played hookey from school
and went fishing?
Jackie—A cold at the creek and a
licking at home.
‘ I
Up and Up
"I’ll tell you something to buy for j
a rise.”
“Well?”
"Balloons.”
A Pleasure
"Well, I’ll be going now. Don’t j
trouble to see me to the door.”
“No trouble at all. It’s a pleas- j
ure.”
Close-Cropped
Barber —Will you have anything
on your face after I’ve finished slav
ing you, sir? *
Patron—lt doesn’t seem likely.
Quiet, Please
"Did you ever see a woman that ■
was tongue-tied?”
"No. But I’ve seen lots of them |
that ought to be.”
Superfluous
"When you go shopping, my dear, i
why don’t you get all the necessary
things first?”
“Oh! well, they somehow seem
bo unimportant."
Precise
City Banker (visiting the farm)—l
suppose that’s the hired man?
Farmer (who has visited banks)
No, that’s the first vice president in
charge of cows.
Melancholy
Nobody ever believes that a rich
man can have the blues—unless it
is the kind that you cash in at the I
end of the game.
—
Mood Indigo
"My husband is true blue.”
“You’d make any man blue."
i COURTIN’
\
iv,/
—Lij. v -a-V
"I hear Fred is very sweet on
you.”
"Rather! He's good for about two
pounds of candy every week.”
Unwashed
Barber—How is it you never seem |
to wear a clean shirt. Sambo?
Porter—Well, yo’ see, mah wife’s
awful busy.
Barber—What does she do?
Porter—She takes in washing!
Holdout
Nephew—You’ve got a lot of pep
for a man past 100 years old. How
do you get that way?
Uncle Eli—l ain’t decided yet. I’m
dickering with two or three cereal
companies for my endorsement.
Ever After
Puddinga— In the movie you went
to did the hero marry the heroine
at the end of all their troubles?
Stophelia—No; at the beginning!
Determined
"If your wife made you go out and
look for a job, what would you look
for?”
"A new wife.”
No Heir
Tomasso—Did your uncle remem
ber you when he made his will?
Tobasco—l guess so—he left me
out!
Talkative
She—Don’t you think my photo is
a speaking likeness?
He—lt has a good deal to say to
me.
""’’improved'* 1 ’""' 1 !
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL 1
SUNDAY I
chool Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D.
Of The Moody Bible IniUtute of Chicago, j
(Releaacd by Western Newspaper Union.l
Lesson for January 10
Lesson subjects end Scripture texts se
lected and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education; used by
permission.
. JESUS INSTRUCTS A GREAT
TEACHER
LESSON TEXT—John 3:MS.
GOLDEN TEXT—For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever belleveth on him should not
perish, but have everlasting life.—John 3:18.
Nicodemus came to our Lord
when He was in Jerusalem for the
Passover. Jesus had chosen six of
His disciples, had performed His
first miracle at Cana, and had made
a brief visit to Capernaum, after
which He came to Jerusalem for
the feast.
In high and holy indignation He
had driven the money changers out
of the temple. The Pharisees who
looked for the coming of the Mes
siah as a secular conqueror won
dered at this new spiritual leader.
It was probably as much on their
behalf as his own that Nicodemus
came to inquire of Jesus.
In answering his questions Jesus
reveals the necessity, the nature,
and the method of regeneration. The
only entrance into the Christian life
is by the door of the new birth. Re
generation is the act of God whereby
the divine nature is imparted to the
believing sinner and he becomes the
child of God. He who has not en
tered by this way has not entered
at all. He is still dead in tres
passes and sins, without God and
without hope (Eph. 2:1, 12).
Men seek to enter the household of
God by almost any other means—
; culture, reform, character building
—and neglect or reject God’s way.
I. The Necessity of Regeneration
| (vv. 1-7).
Jesus was not unduly impressed
j by the dignity and high station of
i his visitor, nor by the visitor’s cour
teous acknowledgment of His own
I position as a great teacher. With
I incisive boldness Jesus declared
' that this man, a cultured and dis
i tinguished ruler of the Jews, must
be born again if he is to see the
j kingdom of God.
God is no respecter of persons.
I This “doctor of divinity” must be
j bom again, just as was the illiterate
j fisherman. The requirements are
the same for all, and the necessity
J as great in one level of society as
j in another.
The surprising thing is that this
| teacher of theology could be so ig
| norant of the one essential element
j of a real spiritual experience. He
I evidently thought he could bring his
i soul to eternal life by his own works,
when in fact he was not able to give
himself physical—let alone spiritual
—life.
I Two reasons are given by our
Lord for the "must” of verse 7: (1)
The kingdom of God is a spiritual
kingdom, and cannot be entered by
way of our human nature; and (2)
“that which is born of the flesh is
flesh” and is radically and essential
ly bad. To learn why the flesh is
bad read Jeremiah 13:23 and Gala
tians 5:19-21. Scripture on this point
is diametrically opposed to the
j teaching of unbelieving men. When
j such a difference arises be sure of
this—God's Word is right. Follow it!
11. The Nature of Regeneration
j (vv. 8-13).
The new birth is a divine mystery,
j not fathomable by human reason,
j Those who insist that all spiritual
j truth he put through the little norm
I of their intelligence will never un
derstand it or receive its blessing.
The striking illustration of the life
giving and energizing wind used by
our Lord is most illuminating. Wind
is unseen, but the results of its
movement are evident. Even so the
spiritual rebirth of men is an enigma
to the worldly man, but even he can
see its results in godly living.
Observe the clarity and simplicity
of our Lord’s teaching on what is
undoubtedly the most profound sub
ject in all the world. Let us follow
His example and always "make the
m essage clear and plain, Christ re- ,
ceivcth sinful men!” *
HI. The Method of Regeneration
1 (vv. 14-16).
Many there are who ask Nicode- j
mus’ question, “How can these <
things be?” (v. 9). The answer is I
clear—“ Only by faith in the Son of j
God, our Saviour.”
Just as there was healing and life j
in a look at the uplifted serpent j
(Num. 21:8), so there is life for a
look at the Crucified One. Faith re- ;
ceivea God’s perfect provision for
sin.
John 3:16 may well be regarded j
as the greatest sentence in the (
greatest Book in the world. It pie- ;
sents the whole plan of salvation— .
its source, its ground, its recipients, I
its condition, and its result. It also j
reveals God's love—its "object, ;
character, manifestation, purpose, '
and the result” (John W. Bradbury).
This glorious salvation is for all
men—“whosoever"—but some re
ject it. Notice that God does not
condemn them. Their own evil
works and desires condemn them
(vv. 17-20). God in His grace is
ready and willing to save, but men
love “darkness rather than light,” •
for their works are evil.
Nicodemus came to Jesus by
night but he came. Have you
come? Will you come now?
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATE OF GEORGIA
STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF
PERRY LOAN & SAVINGS BANK, PERRY, GA.
At Close Of Business December 31, 1942
As Called For By The Superintendent Of Banks
C. E. ANDREW. President W. V. TUGGLE, Cashier
Date of Charter, 1889 Date Began Business, 1889
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts $ 86,827.43
State of Georgia and Municipal Bonds owned None
U. S. Government Securities owned 290,000.00
Other Stocks and Bonds owned None
Banking House and Lot 5,000.00
Furniture and Fixtures 1.00
Other Real Estate owned 1.00
Cash in Vault and Amount due from approved
Reserve Agents 458,415.96
Checks for Clearing House and due from
other Banks 242.85
Cash Items None
Overdrafts 286.95
Advance on Cotton and other Commodities 8,332.34
Customers Liability on Letters of Credit
and Acceptances None
Profit and L ss None
Other Resources None
TOTAL $849,107.53
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock $ 25,000.00
Capital Notes None
Surplus Fund 27,500.00
Undivided Profits 29,129.76
Reserve Funds None
Due to Banks None
Dividends Unpaid 442.50
Cashier’s Checks 25,137.29'
Certified Checks None
Demand Deposits 691,896.16
Time Certificates of Deposits 19,375.00
Savings Deposits 30,534,44
Letters of Credit and*Acceptar.ces executed
for Customers None
Bills Payable None
Notes and Bills Rediscounted None
Other Liabilities 92.38
TOTAL $849,107 53
GEORGIA. Houston Ccunty.
Personally appeared before the ur dersigned, an officer au
thorized to administer oaths in said county. W. V. Tuggle
who, on oath, says that he is the Cashier of the Perry Loan &
Savings Bank and that the'above and foregoing report of the
condition of said bank is true and correct.
W. V. TUGGLE, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this sth day of January,
1943.
AUBREY RAINEY. N. P. Ho. Co. Ga.
We, the undersigned directors of[said bark, do certify that
we have carefully read said report and that the same is true
and correct according to the best of our information, knowl
edge and belief, and thatlthe above signature of the Cashier
of said bank is the true and genuine signature of that officer.
This sth day of January, 1943.
C. E. ANDREW,
CALVIN E. McLENDON,
Directors of said Bank.
Let Everybody Know You’re Investing
10 Percent of Your Income in War Bonds
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The attractive red, white and blue window sticker, pictured above, it
the new yardstick of patriotism in the War Bond drive throughout the
nation. With the slogan, “Everybody every pay day, ten percent,” sweep-
I ing the country, patriotic Americans on the home front are rallying to their
Government's appeal for funds with which to help finance the war. The
home which displays the “ten percent” sticker is doing its share toward
1 Victory for America and the United Nations. The stickers are being dis
tributed through local War Savings Chairmen. v.s. Triuury Dtfarimtni
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PHASE EVERT
PAT DAT
BOND DAY
ST OP SHUBINS— SAVS COLLARS
f
20% OF INCOME
W IS OUR QUOTA
jk IN WAR BONDS
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LETTER TO EDITOR
Perry, Ga.
Dec. 28, 1942
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hodges
Perry, Ga,
Dear .Mr. and Mrs. Hodges:-
In behalf of the Robert D. Col
lins Unit No. 24, American Le
gion Auxiliary, let me express
gratitude to you personally and
The Houston Home Journal for
the many courtesies extended
this organization during the past
years.
You may be sure of the appre
ciation of each member.
With good wishes for a happy
and prosperous New Year.
Sincerely,
Olive Calhoun, secty.
(Mrs. J. B.)
Mary H. Paul, president,
(Mrs. L. M.)
CLASSIFIED ADS
For Sale —Old Newspapers, in
5c bundles.
Horne Journal Office.
A. W. DAHLBERG
Certified Public Accountant
Perry, Georgia
Audits - Systems - Income Tax
Notice To Debtors And
Creditors
Georgia, Houston County,^
All creditors of the esfate of
I Mrs. Pauline Newman Brown,
date of Houston County, Georgia,
j now deceased, are hereby notifi
-led to render in their claims or
demands against said estate to
the undersigned according to
law; and all persons indebted to
said estate are hereby notified to
make immediate payment to me.!
W. LEWIS BROWN,
j Administrator of the Estate of
| Mrs. Pauline Newman Brown.
P. 0. Address
! Perry, Ga. 1:28
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Agriculture and Labor
“Agriculture has excellent reasons
to take concern for the welfare of
labor,” says Wheeler McMillen.
“The situation after the war is over
will be of particular importance to
farmers. Men earning good wages
full time are much better customers
than men without jobs. Men steadi- j
ly employed under satisfactory con-1
ditions are far less likely than men
without work to become the prey of I
men who agitate for strange kinds j
of government. Agriculture ought |
not, therefore, to develop hostility \
I toward labor and toward labor or- j
! ganizations as such. A wiser course i
would be to try to use agriculture’s
j influence for correction of those
j abuses which do no good either to
laborers, farmers or the nation.” j
America’s Real Stimulant
i “In the United States, every
j man’s value is determined by hig I
I activity, and every man is given the j
I opportunity to develop his abilities.
An American’s real stimulant and
pride consist in being a self-made
man, in fighting, and in winning the
fight.”—Javier Prado.
Teen
On the level {oiks, we've all got to
buy more War Bonds! Let’s top that
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LEGAL SALE OF LAND
Georgia, Houston County.
Because of default in the
payment of a loan secur
ed by a deed to secure debt
executed by C. H. Smith to The
Federal Land Bank of Columbia
12th day of September'
1989, and recorded in the clerk’s
office of the Houston County Su
perior Court in Book 49, p aKe
197, the undersigned has declar
ed the full unpaid amount of the
indebtedness referred to due and
payable, and, acting under the
power of sale contained in said
deed, for the purpose of paying
said indebtedness, will on the
first Tuesday in February, 1943
during the legal hours of sale at
the court house in said County
sell at public outcry to the high
est bidder for cash, the lands
described in said deed, to-wit:
All of Land Lot 14 in the 12th
Land District and 542nd Militia
District containing Two Hun
dred Two and one-half (202 K)
acres, more or less and lying
about eight (8) miles Northwest
of Hawkinsville in Houston
County, Georgia.
The undersigned will execute
a deed to the purchaser authoriz
ed by tne aforementioned loan
deed.
This 4th day of January, 1943
THE FEDERAL LAND
BANK OF COLUMBIA
S. A. Nunn, Attorney.
LEGAL SALE OF LAND
Georgia, Houston County.
Because of default under the
terms and provisions of the deed
to secure debt by Mrs. Mary R.
Brown to the Land Bank Com
missioner, dated the 13th day of
February. 1934, and recorded in
the clerk’s office of the Houston
i County Superior Court in Book
,45, Page 262, whicn deed, and
the note and indebtedness se
cured thereby, are owned and
held by Federal Farm Mortgage
Corporation, the undersigned has
declared the entire unpaid
amount of the indebtedness se
cured by said deed due and pay
able, and, acting under the pow
er of sale contained in said deed,
, for the purpose of paying said
j indebtedness, will, on the 2nd
'day of February, 1943, during
| the legal hours of sale at the
j court bouse in said County, sell
lat public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash, the lands de
scribed in said deed, to-wit:-
One Hundred Sixty-four and
ninety eight one hundredths
(164.98) acres of land, more or
less, being part of lot number 116
in the 13tn District of Houston
County, Georgia, said land now
or formerly bounded on the
[North by lands of Mrs. J. W.
Hodge; East by lands of Mrs. J.
W. Hodge and the town of Gro
vania; South by the town of Gro
vania and public road; and West
by lands of Mrs. Mary Houser
Estate, and being the same land
described in the security deed
executed by Mrs. Mary R.Brown
to the Land Bank Commissioner
February 13, 1934, and recorded
in Book 45, Page 262, in the Of
fice of the Clerk of the Superior
Court of Houston County, Geor
gia, to the record of which deed
reierence is hereby made for a
more particular description.
A deed will be executed to the
purchaser as authorized by the
aforementioned loan deed.
This 4th day of January, 1943,
FEDERAL FARM MORT
GAGE CORPORATION.
S. A. Nunn, Attorney.
ORDINARY’S CITATIONS
GEORGIA, —Houston County:
Mrs. T. R. Sharp, Administra
tor of the estate of T. R Sharp,
deceased, having applied for
leave to sell all the land belong
ing to said estate; this is to noti
fy all persons concerned to show
: cause, if any they can. why her
'application should not be granted
at the Court of Ordinary on the
first Monday in February next.
This January 5. 1943.
JOHN L. HODGES,
I Ordinary.
Notice To Debtors And
Creditors
Georgia. Houston County.
All creditors of the estate of
N. A, Greer, formerly of Hous
ton County, Georgia, nowJ de
ceased, are hereby notified to
render in their claims or demands
against said estate to the under
signed according to law; and all
persons indebted to said estate
are hereby notified to make im
mediate payment to me.
R. L. GREEK,
Administrator with the Will
annexed of the Estate of N. A.
Greer, Deceased.
P. 0. Address
2444 Broadway,
Macon, Ga. 1:28
