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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.
Subscription, $1.50 per year,
Payable In Advance
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Georgia. $2 per year,
payable in Advance.
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Perry, Ga., as Mail Matter of
Second Class.
And he that keepeth His com
mandments dwelleth in Him, and
He in him. And hereby we
know that He abideth in us. by
the spirit which He hath given,
us. —First John 3:24.
The next D-day we are inter
ested in is Doom day for Hitler.
It is unpatriotic to chisel on
rationed food, clothing, gasoline,
and tires.
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Some people give according to
their means, and others accord
ing to their meanness.
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Why is a wedding ring a tour
niquet? It stops a person’s circu
lation, or at least slows it down.
It can truthfully bo said these
days that the harvest is great
anil the laborers are few. Every
person with any ability these
days has more than he can do.
It is reported that women in
Africa are now clamoring for
American made clothes.No doubt
the rivalry to be the best dressed
woman in Africa has something
to do with it.
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It is estimated that it requires
about $6,000 of plant machinery
and equipment to provide one
person a job in the average in
dustry.
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It is said that military authori
ties are planning their purchases
of equipment for the next eigh
teen months which indicates that I
they believe the war will last at
least a year and a half more.
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It takes considerable human |
restraint to keep a note of brag
ging out of the announcement by
an individual that he had his
tirst lot of roasting ears or toma
toes out of his Victory garden
yesterday.
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If the Roosevelt administration
had not done anything else ex
cept to give us insured bank de- j
posits, it has made a real coi.tri-1
bution to the people of the conn-,
try. Insured bank deposits could j
have been and should have been
given to the people a long time
ago,
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Considerable effort has been
expended to make carrots a pop
ular food. It is now said that
carrots improve the eye sight.
The most effective way to popu
larize the carrot is to produce one
that has the texture of a potato
instead of the firm and sturdy j
texture found in a well seasoned
broom handle.
A good deal is being said about
the expansion of aviation after
the war. With all the prepara
tion that is being planned for it
the idea should not be gotten
that good roads are not going to
he needed any more. The road
question is one that is always
going to be with us until there is
an all weather farm to market
road running past every farm in
the nation.
More than 15 billion board
feet, nearly half of the country’s
estimated lumber production in
ii)44, will be needed for boxes
and crating, for military an d
civilian needs.
More than half of the cellu
lose used in making explo ■iv«s j
comes from a w r ood base. Shells
of rifle and machine gun size and
also larger calibres, are packaged
in cartons made of wood pulp,
IMPROVED ’ ’'
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY I
chool Lesson
Bv HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D.
Of The Moody Bible InetltuU of Chlca««.
Released by Western Newepaper Union.
Lcuon for July 30
Leeeon eubjecte end Scripture text* ••-
lected end copyrighted by International
Council of Rellgloui Education; used by
pcrmliiion.
GIDEON’S FAITHFUL FEW
LESSON TEXT—Judge* 1:4-7. 15-11.
GOLDEN TEXT—There Is no reitralnt «■
the Lord to save by many or by few.—
I Samuel 14:0.
Man power is said to be the secret
of victory. Our nation is concerned
about the shortage of man power in
critical manufacturing centers. The
armed forces are calling for more
and more men and women.
That will all make it a littla
strange to study and teach the les
son for today, for here is the story
of a crucial military campaign in
which the leader, Gideon, was told
by God to cut down his forces. This
happened again and again, until he
had less than one per cent of his
original force, which was none too
large, humanly speaking.
What singular thing was going on?
God was at work and He did not
want Israel to look to the arm of
flesh, but to Him.
Three questions are raised and
answered in this interesting story:
I. Quantity or Quality? (7:4-7).
The Lord is looking for men to do
His work, but He cannot use men
who are afraid or careless. This
was the lesson Gideon learned, and
it applies to our day as well.
When Gideon started out he Had
32,000 men (Judg. 7:3). Not willing
that they should glory in their own
strength and knowing that many of
them were cowards at heart, the
Lord told Gideon to let those who
were afraid, go home. When the
mob had left there were only 10,000
left.
How sad it is that so many are
“fearful and afraid’’ (v. 3) when it
comes to going into battle for the
Lord. They sing cheerily, "Stand
up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers
of the cross; let courage rise with
danger,” etc.; but when the bombs
of Satan begin to fall, or the bugle
calls for an advance into the
enemy’s territory, they have dis
appeared to places of comfort and
safety. What good are such sol
diers? The Lord told Gideon to send
them home; perhaps the church
should do the same.
Then came the second test which
appears in our lesson. Those who
took the comfortable and easy way
to drink (v. 6), were not alert and
ready. Down went the number to
300; but these were men who were
ready to obey, who were alert and
courageous.
The church needs to learn that
large numbers are not the answer
to her problems. God is interested
in numbers, be sure of that, but He
| is more concerned about quality
1 than quantity. Lot us get more peo
ple who are truly regenerated into
the church, and not just more peo
ple.
11. Man’s Power or God’s Power?
j (vv. 15-18).
Strange as was the plan for re
cruiting, the plan of battle was even
more unusual. Lights, broken pitch
ers, and trumpet blasts are hardly
the accepted weapons of warfare,
j nor does the method sound like mili
j tary strategy.
This was no time for questions,
for logical arguments, for the usual
organization of war. for now God
j was about to work. He was ready to
I show Mis power quite apart from
j the ability of man, and He had a
; right to work as He would.
Wise and blessed is the church
; which knows that there comes a
time when the thing to do is to put
plans aside and let the Lord work.
No one will question the value of
j organization and proper church
"machinery,” but we need to ask
ourselves whether we have not be
come so organized that we impede
the work of God.
Observe on the other hand that it
was "the sword of the Lord and of
Gideon”—not just the sword of the
Lord. God is all-powerful. We must
not hinder His glorious working. But
j He works through men, do not forget
that! He used Gideon, and He used
Gideon’s little band.
God’s power must accomplish
God’s work, but that power flows
out to the world through yielded and
obedient men.
111. Running or Standing? (vv. 19-
21).
The enemy “ran and cried and
fled." The sword of the Lord and of
Gideon had put them to rout. Well
may the enemies of God be terror
stricken when He begins to work
through His servants.
All this was done "by faith.” for
we find Gideon’s act of turning “to
flight the armies of the aliens” list
ed among the exploits of faith (Heb.
11:34).
Now, see what Gideon’s host was
doing while the enemy ran (v. 21).
"They stood every man in his
place.” No need for frantic hurry
with them, no fear, no excitement.
God works that way. Remember
the children of Israel at the Red
Sea? The water ahead, and Pha
raoh’s host to the rear. What to do?
"Fear ye not, stand still and see the
salvation of the Lord.” (Exod. 14:13).
Perhaps the word is coming to us
just now—Trust God rather than the
power of man! Stand still and see
what He will do, for His own glory!
• WHO’S CRAZY NOW? AT !
A visitor at o state insane asylum
had gone all through the buildings
and wards and had wound up on a
walk around the beautiful grounds.
He came to a lovely little shaded
nook and on a bench sat three men
patients. They said nothing, but
watched him until he came to a
clean, white stone upon which these
words were carved: “Turn me
over.” The man turned the rock
over after a hard pull and found
on the underside of the stone these
words:
“Now turn ma back again, so that
I can catch some other dope.” There
was loud laughter from the bench
where the three patients sat.
SIMPLE REMEDY
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Hubby—Did you sew the button
on my coat, dear?
Wifey—No, darling, I couldn’t find
a button, so I just sewed up the
buttonhole.
An Orphan
Conductor—You’ll have to buy a
ticket for that boy, ma’am.
Lady—l do not I
Conductor—He’s big enough. How
old is he?
Lady—How do I know? I never
saw him before!
Tit for Tat
Mrs. Brown—l like everything
about our new apartment except that
aur neighbors can hear everything
we say.
Mrs. Blue—Why don't you put
some heavy hangings on the walls?
Mrs. Brown—Then we wouldn’t be
able to hear what our neighbors
say!
But He Breathes
First Private—l never thought
they’d take that fellow in the army.
Why he can't even wear suspend
ers!
Second Private—Why can't he
wear suspenders?
First—He’s so weak-kneed they lift
him right off the ground!
Where’s That Siren?
Mrs. Glotz—Do you think I’ll ever
be able to do anything with my
j voice?
Music Teacher—lt might come in
handy in case of fire!
Army Life
Private—l’ve a week-end and I
don’t know what to do with it.
Sarge—Just keep it under your
hat!
Good Memory
] Joe—Have you forgotten you owe
me ten dollars?
1 Bill—No, but give me time and I
j will!
Pleasant Rest
j Jones—Do you have hot and cold
water at your boarding house?
Smith—Yeah. Hot in the summer
and cold in the winter!
FROM THAR TO THAR
1 i \kf
j Nit—Who invented the accordion?
j Wit Probably some guy who
couldn't decide how big the fish was
j that got away.
Drowned
| Nit—Have you ever visited Chi
cago?
Wit—No, I heard it was at the
bottom of Lake Michigan!
Withholding
Wifey—Oh, darling!
Hubby—Yes, dear.
Wifey—There’s a corner torn off
your check. What did you spend it
for?
Right Answer
Sonny—What’s a person called |
who brings you in contact with ,
! spirits?
Daddy—A bartender, son!
Old, Old Story
C. O.—Any special reason you
should have this week-end leave?
Private—Yes, sir, but stop me if 1
you’ve heard this one!
Stuck!
Lawyer—Do you drink?
Witness—That’s my business.
Lawyer—Do you have any other i
business?
Nothing Registered!
She—Do you know why I refused )
you?
%He—l can’t remember.
She—You guessed it!
No Excuses!
Employer—But these aren’t refer
ences.
Boy—Why not? They’re copies of J
my four grandparents’ death cer- !
tificates!
Real Comfort!
Harry—Was your brother in com- >
fortable circumstances when he
died?
Jerry—l’ll say. He was asleep an
a feather bed!
ICLASSIFIED ADS
LOST—Large Black Dog, blind
in one eye, answers to name of
Joe, no collar on. Lost on Big
Indian Creek last week. Reward j
offered for any information about;
this dog or his return. Contact !
Jack Ellis, Grovania, Ga.
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For Sale —O n e Mahogany
Sofa with springs. Price rea-1
gonable. See
F. M. Houser, Perry, Ga.
For Kent—4 room house, elec
tric lights and well.
J. C. Ward, Perry, Ga.
Lost—Gasoline T Ration Book j
with name, Carlton Berry. Finder ;
return to Rationing Office, Per-1
ry. Ga.
ROOFING
Applied Anywhere
B y
Skilled Mechanics
Write for Estimate
GEORGIA ROOFING
& SUPPLY CO.
MACON, GA.
Twenty Three Years In Business I
TO
LAWN MOWER OWNERS
Lawn Mower Parts are getting
harder to get.
BE WISE
Have your Mower reconditioned
now before present supply is
exhausted.
Hedge Shears, Weed Cutters,
Garden Tools, resharpened.
A. L. PARKS, Perry, Ga.
A. W. DAHLBERG
Certified Public Accountant
Perry, Georgia
Audits - Systems ■ Income Tax
SEE
W. G. ETHRIDGE
For
Bicycle Repair Work
Barfield’s Grocery, Perry, Ga.
U-NEED-A TAXICAB
Operating from
NELL’S CAFE
Day Phone 215
Night Phone 201
Perry, Ga.
LEGAL SALE
Georgia, Houston County.
Pursuant to an order granted
at the May Term, 1944, of Hous
ton County Court of Ordinary, 1
there will be sold to the highest
bidder for cash, before the court!
house door in Houston County,
Georgia, between the legal hours
of sale, on the first Tuesday in
August, 1944, the following de
scribed property; Four deben
tures, issued by Anderson-Claj
inn &Co.,a Delaware corpora
tion, bearing 4 1-4% interest per
annum, interest payable July 31
of each year, with interest cou
pons attached covering period of
August, 1, 1942 to maturity, and
registered January 25, 1943 in
the name of Ida Phelps, and in
th e following denominations;
No. D 339 in amount of $500.,
C 2215 16-17 in the amounts of
$lOO. each, totalling $BOO. Said
debentures maturing July 31,
1998. Said property being sold
as property of Ida Phelps, minor,
I for purpose of maintenance and
(support of said minor.
This June 7, 1944.
Mary P. Lawson,
guardian of Ida Phelps,
minor.
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ORDINARY’S CITATIONS I
GEORGIA. Houston County.
Mrs. Clara E. Gober, Adminis
[tratrix of the Estate of John O.
jT. Gober, deceased, having ap- j
| plied for Letters of Dismission (
'from her Administiation; this is
|to notify all persons concerned,
(lo show cause, if any they can,
! why her application should not
I be granted at the Court of Ordi
[nary on the first Monday in Au-
Igust next,
j This July 3, 1944.
JOHN L. HODGES
1 Ordinary
Timber products have advanc-
J ed to the forefront of the list of
I critical war matt rials. The South
j is expected to produce nearly half j
lof the nation’s lumber require-
Iments for 1944.
Tires, Tires, Tires
Let us inspect your Tires and if you hold B
or C Ration we will help you get new ones.
We now have some
U, S. ROYAL TIRES
IN STOCK
We are also well equipped to Repair all Synthetic Tubes.
It’s easy. Valve Stems installed in just a few minutes.
New Tractor Tires in stock at all times at
GRAY’S Service Station
Day Phone 137 —Night Phone 170
PERRY, GA.
WE HAVE
MELON PAPER and STRAW
for loading Melons.
Niagara Cotton Dust and several Dusters
for controlling Weevils.
Mowing Machines both Avery & Case.
Manure Spreaders, Hay Balers, Peanut
Pickers, Get yours now.
Good stock Bunch Butter Beans for late
planting. Several tons of Spanish Peanuts
left. Also have Fertilizer and Soda.
Come to see us when in need of
FARM SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT.
Geo. C. Nunn & Son
Phone 31 Perry, Ga.
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.
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Phone 87 MAYO DAVIS, Prop’r. Perry, Ga.
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and a complete line of Jewc«ry
See our complete line of Wedding Invitations,
Announcements and Visiting Cards
Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty
KERNAGHAN, Inc.
Cherry St. JEWELERS Macon, Ga.
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