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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.
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Second Class.
Speak not evil one of another,
brethren. He that speaketh evil
of his brother, and judgeth his
brother,speaketh evil of the law,
and judgeth the law; but if thou
judge the law, thou art not a
doer of the law, but a judge.—
James 4:11.
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There may be other effective
means of turning off a lot of
work during the day, but we can
think of none that beats the sim
ple rule of tackling the most dif
ficult job first and getting it
done. The suggestion is more
than a trite truism. There is
a sound logic back of it. By (
tackling the tough job first it is j
gotten out of the way while one's
energies are freshest. As one’s
energies wane he comes to the
simpler tasks,
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Experience is a good teacher
for the reason that the lessons
learned from experience are less
easily forgotten than those learn
ed from other teachers.
There is no hope for the per
son who thinks that some day he
will be able to beat the slot ma
chine.
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Although sometimes it fairly
thunders at our door, the knock
of opportunity seems to be the
most difficult knock to hear,
Some people can figure out a
sharper bargain with an old dull
stub of a pencil than others can
with the best mechanical pencil
ever made.
Why is it that some people
whose whole life has been one
big mistake and who have fall; n
woefully short of what theii
ability and opportunity entitled
them,persist in going about pick
ing out the trivial errors in news
papers and the little mistakes of
their neighbors.
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It, is astounding how much the
glamour of a perfect pair of
ankles can be discounted by a
wrinkled, baggy pair of rayon
hose.
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Because of the sc o ■of help
and the necessity of the boss
taking a hand, business is inter
ferring with pleasure a good deal
more than it did in pre-war days.
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War prisoners quartered in the
United States are divided us fol
lows: Germans. 132,185; Ital
ians, 50,136; Japanese, 337.
r l he obviously sensible admoni
tion that seems the easiest of all
sensible admonitions to forget, is
to see the dentist twice a year.
This notwithstanding the ‘ fact
that we usually regret it when
we fail to make such regular
calls.
There is an old saying; “We
never miss the water until tin
well goes dry.” The same thine
might be said of our autmrvOtih
tires. Many people travel man :
unnecessary miles with tin ir car.-
and wear out scarce and difficult
to secure tires. Qn P dav there is |
a blow out and the tire goe
down. It is injured beyond re
pair. The driver then thinks of
the many miles of uniieeessam \
driving that he did to bring that j
tire to the point where it would |
blow out. It is too late then.
Whenever education and re-j
linement grow away from the I
common people, they a ,- e grow
ing toward selfishness. whi>n
the monster evil of the world.—
H. W. Beecher.
IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL 1
SUNDAY I
chool Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D, D.
Of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. ;
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
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Lesson for June 11
LfKson «übject« and Scripture texts «e- j 1
lerted and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education; used by
permission.
PAUL PLEADS FOR A RUN
AWAY SLAVE
LESSON TEXT—Philemon 4-21.
GOLDEN TEXT—Be ye kind one to fin
other. tenderhearted, forgiving each other,
even as God also In Christ forgave you.—
Ephesians 4:32.
Brotherhood is one of those fine
qualities or impulses of the soul of
which men like to speak when all is
fair and prosperous, and promptly
forget in times of distress and strug
gle. That is just where Christiani
ty shows forth at its best, for it is
in the hour of need, sorrow, or afflic
tion that real Christian brotherhood
shows its depth and durability.
Paul was in prison when he wrote
to Philemon. The one of whom he
wrote, Onesimus, was a slave who
had deserted his master and proba
bly defrauded him (v. 18). He had
been converted, and now was being
sent back to his master. So we
have three Christian men dealing
with a very delicate matter, and pro
viding us a picture of brotherhood in
action. We learn that it is—
I. Courteous (vv. 4-9).
After a fine spiritual salutation,
Paul enters upon an appeal to Phile
mon which is a model of tact and
courtesy. One could wish that those
who think that being faithful to the
Lord and true to His Word means
being blunt and unkind, would learn
j of Paul.
First he lets Philemon know of
his prayerful interest in him. Paul
had been praying for him, that’s
why he could say such a helpful
word. Praying for our fellow man
prepares us for genuine brotherly
love.
Then he recognizes Philemon’s
goodness, and his effective testimo
ny for Christ. This is an excellent
approach to the making of a re
quest, but be sure that it was not
empty or hypocritical flattery. W«
do well to recognize the fine quali
ties of our Christian brother, and
we could profitably speak of them
more than we do.
Then Paul was ready to make his
request. See how nicely he does it.
He skillfully reminds Philemon that
he might make some demands, and
especially in view of his age and
his imprisonment. But he will not
do so, rather he says, “I beseech
thee.” There is fine Christian cour- |
tesy.
11. Considerate (vv. 10-16).
Paul, the aged prisoner, had found
in his new convert, Onesimus, a real
helper. lie would have liked to keep
him. In fact, says he to Philemon,
Onesimus could do for me the things
you would want to do if you were
here (v. 13).
Undoubtedly Paul could have been
sure of the willingness of Philemon.
He could have assumed that the re
quest would bo granted. And in any
case, Philemon did not even know
where Onesimus was, so why not
keep him?
True Christian consideration re
spects the personal rights and the |
property rights of another. We must |
not assume, or demand, or put pres- J
sure on anyone (v. 14) to got what
they have or to draw out their serv
ice.
Another expression of considera
tion is found in verses 15 and 16.
Philemon had lost a heathen slave,
now he is receiving back a Chris
tian brother. No worker will give
less in service, and no master will
demand more, because the two are
both Christians. We need to recog
nize that fact, for all too often men
presume on their relationship as
brethren. But the fact that they are
Christians should make a great dif
ference in their attitude toward one
another.
111. Cooperative (w. 17-21).
Partners share the benefits and
the burdens of their joint enterprise.
Partners in the gospel, like Paul
and Philemon, shared not only spir
itual blessings, but also the respon
sibilities. Paul was presenting such |
an item to Philemon in the return of ,
Onesimus. Something had to be
done about the debt of Onesimus,
his failure as a servant. Paul says,
“Charge it to me, your partner.”
It has been pointed out that there
is here a blessed example of the im
portant doctrine of imputation, which )
is the "act of God whereby He ac- <
counts righteousness to the believer j
in Christ,” because He "has borne j
the believer's sins in vindication of !
the law.” So we note that verses 17 1
I and 18 perfectly illustrate imputa-
I tion.
Paul's promise "I will repay it”
(v. 19) was the legal phraseology of
a promissory note in his day. It
; was a bonafide partnership transac- |
tion, yet it was coupled with a re- 1
minder of indebtedness. Everything j
Philemon had and was he owed to J
Paul; but, says the latter, "I will
I not speak of that now.” Considera
| tion again, but opening the door
wide for Philemon’s cooperation.
No right thinking person is content J
always to be on the receiving hand. !
I The humblest recipient of favor or j
the smallest child who feels the love 1
of another wants to respond. The i
considerate friend will, therefore, !
not always insist on giving, but will j
graciously (like Paul) open the way I
‘ *or cooperation, for partnership. , j
ORDINARY’S CITATIONS
GEORGIA. Houston County.
D. C. Strother, administrator
of the estate of W. A. Strother,
deceased, having applied for Let
ters of Dismission from his ad
ministration; 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 Ordinary j
on the first Monday in July next.
This June 6, 1944.
JOHN L. HODGES.
Ordinary.
Notice To Dog Owners
The Sheriff, Deputy Sheriffs,
and Constables of Houston Coun
ty are hereby authorized and di
rected to kill all dogs running at
large that have not been inocu
lated for rabies during the year
1944.
By order of the Board of Coun
ty Commissioners of Houston
County.
This June 6, 1944.
C. E. Brunson, Clerk.
SAFETY SLOGANS
Though it is only a scratch it
may open the skin to hordes of
infectious germs that may cause
a serious infection.
A reckless car driver got out
of jail in 60 days but the man he
injured lay in his bed six months
—drive sanely and carefully.
Save your eyes —a blind person
has very little earning power.
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Announcing
the appointment of
MARVIN ALLISON
as
STATE DIRECTOR
Mr. Allison, who succeeds Judge John S. Wood
as the head of the Brewing Industry’s Self-
Regulation program in this state, is a resident of
Lawrenceville and a native Georgian. He is the im
mediate Past President of the Georgia Bar Associa
tion, and was elected four times to the Georgia
House of Representatives from Gwinnett Countv.
Active in the field of civic endeavor, Mr. Allison
is a former Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis in
Georgia, and also has served as President and as
Secretary of the Georgia Association of Commercial
Secretaries.
Under Mr. Allison’s direction, the Georgia Com
mittee of the Brewing Industry Foundation will con
tinue its long-established policy of close co-opera
tion with civil and military authorities to the end that
good conditions are maintained in retail Leer outlets.
BREwrNGjNDiisfsy Foundation
(jiVh'/su&c,
532 HURT BUILDING . ATLANTA, GEORGIA
CLASSIFIED ADS
For Rent—3 Room furnished
apt. Open for inspection at
Woolfolk House on Swift St. j
Phone Mrs. W. K. Couch, Jr. 78, 1
Talbotton, Ga.
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For Sale —2 used wagons, 5
new two horse wagons, 1 new
one horse wagon, 8 new Avery
weeders, 4 new Avery bermuda 1
grass harrows. Plenty of pine
tar, roof paint, creosote, and
black strap molasses.
Merritt & Anderson Bros. Co.
6:22 Hawkinsville, Ga.
Lost—War Ration Book No, 3
with name, Mrs. Nettie Chase
McG. Slappey. Finder return to
Rationing Office, Perry, Ga.
Lost —War Ration Book No. 4
with name, Willie James Porter.
Finder return to Rationing Of
fice, Perry, Ga.
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Lost—Two War Ration Books!
Nos. 3 and 4 with name, Walter i
Norwood. Finder return to Ra- i
tioning Office, Perry, Ga.
Lost —War Ration' Book No. 4 i
with name, Lillah Williams. Fin- j
er return to Rationing Office, |
Perry, Ga.
Lost —War Ration Book No. 4 j
with name, Ethel Mae Rountree, j
Finder return to Rationing Of- j
fice, Perry, Ga.
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Lost —War Ration Book No. 4
jwith name, Mary Lee Williams,
i Finder return to Ot
'fice, Perry, Ga.
Wanted —Man to keep time
and assist in gathering Hiley
Bell Peaches. Apply E. E. Ton
dee, R.F.D. 2, Hill Crest Farm,
Perry, Ga. 6:8
For Sale —Several 5 Room
Frame Dwellings, modern.'
Reasonable Terms.
F. M. Houser, Perry, Ga.
A. W. DAHLBERG
Certified Public Aeceeatant
Perry, Georgia
Audits - Systems - Income Tax
SEE
W. G. ETHRIDGE
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Barfield’s Grocery, Perry, Ga. j
BEST PRICES PAID FOR
WHEAT and OATS
We have Seed Peanuts, Fertilizer,
and Soda for Sale.
Bring your Farm Products to us and re
ceive highest Market Prices.
DAVIS WAREHOUSE
Phone 87 MAYO DAVIS, Prop’r. Perry, Ga.
PLANT FOOD and FEED CROPS
It is not too late to plant food and feed crops. We have —
Hayseed, Spanish and Runner Peanuts.
Walker, Ogden, and Woods Yellow Soybeans.
Amber, Orange and Honeydrip Cane Seed.
Whatley’s Prolific, Golden and White Dent
and Truckers Favorite Seed Corn.
Blackeye, Brown Crowder, New Era and
Brabham Peas.
Cattail and Browntop Millet.
Many fish have been highly fertilized by recent heavy rains.
We have plenty more High Grade Fertilizer, Soda, Cal-
Nitro, and Potash. Call us for quick delivery.
We will be in the market for Oats, Wheat,
and Rye.
See Us for Complete Line Farm Equipment.
Geo. C. Nunn & Son
Phone 31 Perry, Ga.
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Day Phone 137—Night Phone 170
PERRY, GA.
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