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HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL
Published Weekly at
Perry, Ga.
JOHN L. HODGES. Publisher, j
RUBY C. HODGES. Editor.
Official Organ of Houston County !
and City of Perry.
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For in Him we live, and move,
and have our being; as certain
also of your own poets have said,
For we are also His offspring.-
Acts. 17:28.
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Some folks, it would seem, use
their church for obituary pur
poses only.
You don’t have to be so much
of an old timer to remember
when a flat wt.s merely a nui
sance instead of a tragedy.
Perhaps you also have noticed
that some days a lot of funny
things happen that cause one to
laugh, and on other days nothing!
seems funny.
We at home are doing a lot of
talking and planning as to what
we will do after the war for and
with the boys now in the armed
forces. Our opinion is that when
the boys get back home they are
going to have some ideas of their
own as to what ought to be done
and for the next thirty or forty
years they are going to be the
ones who will run affairs in this
country.
A possible post-war project
will be mechanical refrigeration
for freight cars to be used in
shipping fruits and vegetables to
replace the hand iced cars which
have been in use toe past 75
years.
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The latest government p i g
crop report indicates less pork in
1945. Spring pig litters were 24 1
percent below the 1943 spring
crop and farmers reports indi
cate thatithe fall pig crop will be
34 percent below that of 1943.
A recent pull of the country by
Fortune Magazine, shows that
(>9.1 percent of the people of the
United States now favor military
training for the boys of t h e
country. The great majority be
lieve that the draft is fairer than
a volunteer system, and that all
boys should be given at least a
year of military training for the
army, navy, the air force or
some other branch o; the service
after they leave hign scuoul and
before they enter college. The
poll shows a change of senti
ment since the last "nr. It also
shows that a majority of the
people have come to uelieve that
the way to prevent war is to be
prepared for it. This, ma n y
think, is the surest way to pre
serve peace.
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One of the important projects
of the future in this country is
going to be the matter of public
health. This matter has been
brought to the attention of the
country by the number of rejec
lions for physical reasons by the
Army and Navy. In a land
where there has always been a
surplus of food we have many
undernourished people and
many physically unfit. In times
of peace little attention is paid to
it. It is only when a nationwidt
check up is made as in the case
of the draft, that attention n
called to it and the deficiency
discovered. The health program
offers unlimited opportunity foi
improvement and advancement.
It is necessary, if we are to havt
a strong nation and a stron r peo
pie, that we have a vigorous and
effective health program in oper
ation. To insure this several
things will be necessary, among
which are periodic check no, coi-1
rect eating habits, the right food
and individual conservation of
health and energy.
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The glycerine secured from 1
one pound of fat will make a
pound of dynamite.
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IMPROVED
UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL
SUNDAY I
chool Lesson
By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D.
1 O t The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for August 20
Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se
lected and copyrlchted by International
Council of Religious Education; used by
permission.
THE PROPHET IN THE LIFE OF
ISRAEL
LESSON TEXT—I Samuel 3:19-21; 7:3-12.
GOLDEN TEXT—He that hath my word,
let him speak my word faithfully.—Jeremiah
23:28.
Remarkably up-to-date is the
helpful guidance found in this les
son. When our nation finds itself
j facing those other nations which
) would destroy our Christian faith,
j and we know that we need the key
i both to a true victory and a satisfac
tory peace, the message of this
scripture comes with fine helpful
ness.
The prophet Samuel (who was
also priest and judge) served God
in ruling his people at a time when
they were under the hard heel of
the Philistines. The way out of op
pression was revealed in God’s
Word, which brought revival and
deliverance—which was not forgot
ten in the day of triumph.
I. God’s Word Declared (3:19-21).
While a prophet had the ministry
of foretelling, his chief work was
forth-telling. He told of the future,
but his larger ministry was to de
clare the message of God. As Sam
uel did this in faithful devotion to
the Lord, there was the immediate
blessing of God which established
the prophet throughout the whole
land.
j Those who are timid about “limit-
J ing” their ministry (imagine that!)
to the Bible should learn of Samuel
that it is the only really effective
message. God will not “let you
down” if you teach and preach His
Word. He let none of Samuel’s
“words fall to the ground” (v. 19)
and He will not desert us as we
give forth His truth.
Note that the Lord Himself came
to strengthen and encourage Samuel
(v. 21). He is just as gracious to
His servants today. He ccmes to
them in that blessed strengthening
fellowship which stirs their hearts
and fires them anew with holy de
termination.
11. Man’s Heart Revived (7:3-6).
The response of the people to
Samuel’s message was whole
hearted. They were sick of their sin
and idolatry. They proved the
reality of their tepentance by put
ting away their heathen gods.
Such repentance and appropriate
action fs a prerequisite to spiritual
revival, God cannot give us His
blessing if we hold on to our sin
| and idolatry.
Note how the revival expressed it
-1 self. They gathered together and
prayed (vv. 5. 6). Spiritual life
thrives on the gathering together of
God’s people. The crisis in Israel
was met by a convocation of the
people. We need to revive the great
soul-stirring religious gatherings of
a generation ago. Go yourself, and
encourage others to go. Let the fire
of God burn, and let those who meet
scatter far and wide as brands
which will light new fires.
”1 will pray,” said Samuel. Ho
was a great intercessor (I. Sam.
15:13, Ps. 99:6; Jer. 15:1). Revival
starts in the faithful intercession of
a burdened heart. Should we not
ask ourselves, "Have I really
prayed for revival in my church,
my city, and my country?”
111. A Nation Delivered (7:7-11).
“Cry unto God ... he will save
us,” was the word of Samuel. They
cried, and He did! “The Lord thun
dered with a great thunder,” and
discomfited the enemies of Israel.
In th°se days of warfare we might
well cry out, “Lord, do it again,”
thunder upon our enemies and de
feat them in such away that they
and w» chall see that it was the hand
of God end not of men! (See Ps.
20:7.)
That is one thing for which we
might well pray, for “behold, the
Lord’s hand is not shortened, that
it cannot save; neither his ear
heavy, that it cannot hear” (Isa.
59:1).
Seeing Israel at prayer, the enemy
took advantage of them and at
tacked. In the previous battle at this
very spot (see last Sunday’s les
son) Israel had been defeated be
cause they had fought with the
weapons of man. Now, with God’s
weapons of prayer and faith, they
had glorious victory.
IV. God’s Mercy Remembered
(7:12).
Samuel raised a stone of remem
brance, to remind Israel in the
years to come that the Lord had
been their help. A defeated, dis
heartened. sinful people had turned
to God in repentance and faith, and
God had given them victory. They
must never forget His mercy.
One of the great concerns of think
ing men in our day is the fear that
victory may come to us before we
are spiritually and morally ready
to receive it. If it does, we shall
[ see a mad rush into excesses of all
kinds, a bold glorying in our own
ability and power, and even greater
forgetfulness of God.
What America needs now is a deep
i going spiritual revival which will
j both prepare us for a God-given
victory, and for the peace which is
. to follow.
HOUSTON COUNTY TAX LEVY FOR YEAR 1944 1
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The Tax Receiver having filed his digest for the year 1944, the!
Court proceeded to levy a county tax for the year 1944. [
The aggregate value of the property ot Houston County on the
digest of 1944 is $3,408,324.00.
It was thereupon ordered that a tax of fifteen mills be levied
upon all the taxable property of Houston County, on the digest and
not on the digest, for all the several county purposes for which the
law authorizes and directs county authorities to levy taxes (not in
cluding educational purposes) for the year 1944, said tax to be
levied for and divided among the several county purposes as
specified below.
The Alternative Road Law embraced in Sections 95-801 to
95-811, inclusive, of the Code of 1933, being operative in Houston
County: It was ordered that a tax of four-tenths of one percent,
ior lour mills, be levied upon all the taxable property of Houston
County, on the digest and not on the digest, for a road fund to be |
i used lor working and maintaining the public roads of Houston
County.
It was furtherer ordered that an additional tax of eleven mills
be levied upon all the taxable property of Houston County, on the
digest and not on the digest, for all the other several county pur
poses for which the law authorizes and directs county authorities
to levy taxes; said tax of eleven mills to be levied for and divided
among the several county purposes as follows;
Ist. To pay the legal indebtedness
of the County due and to be
come due and past due... $3.00 per $l,OOO or 3.00 Mills
2nd. To build and repair court
houses and jails, bridges and
ferries, and other public im
provements $3.00 per $l,OOO or 3.00 Mills
3rd. To pay sheriffs, jailers and
other officers fees that they
may be legally entitled to out
of the county $l.OO per $l,OOO or 1.00 Mill
4th. To pay coroners all I'ges that
may be due for holding in
quests .05 per $l,OOO or .05 Mill |
sth. To pay the expenses of the
county for bailiffs at court, non
resident witnesses in criminal
cases, servant hire, stationery,
fuel and the like $l.OO per $l,OOO or 1.00 Miil
6th. To pay jurors a per diem com
pensation $l.OO per $l,OOO or 1.00 Mill
7th. To pay expenses incurred in
supporting the poor of the
county, and as otherwise pre
scribed by the Code $1.25 per $l,OOO or 1.25 Mills
Bth. To pay any other lawful
charge against the county .70 per $l,OOO or .70 Mill
Total $ll.OO per $l,OOO or 11.00 Mills
The Board of Education of Houston County having recom
mended the following County wide tax for a public school fund for
the year 1944:
It was ordered that a special school tax of five-tenths of one
per cent, or five mills be levied upon all the taxable property of
Houston County, on the digest and not on the digest ta supple
ment the public school fund apportioned to Houston County by the
State of Georgia.
PERRY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees of Perry Consolidated School District
having recommended the levy of the follow ing taxes on the pro- j
perty of said district for the year 1944 for a public school fund.
It was ordered that said taxes be levied as follows:
To pay interest and provide a sinking fund to pay
$85,000 of school bonds. ; 5 Mills
To supplement the State public school fund receiv
ed for said district 5 Mills I
Total 10 Mills j
CENTERVILIE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees of the Centerville School District hav
ing recommended the following tax for a public school fund for,
j said district for the year 1944; It was ordered that a special
j school tax of five mills be levied upon all the taxable property of i
said district to supplement the State public school fund received 1
for said district,
BONAIRE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees of Bonaire Consolidated School Dis
trict having recommended the following tax for a public school
fund for said district for the year 1944; It was ordered that a
special school tax of five mills be levied upon all the taxable pro
perty of said district to supplement the Slate public school fund
! received for said district.
IHAYNEVILLE t ONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board cf Trustees of Haynevllle Consolidated School Dis
trict having recimmended the following tax for a public school
j fund for said district for the year 1944: It was ordered that a
! special school tax of five mills be levied upon all the taxable pro
perty of said district to supplement the State public school fund
received for said district.
ELKO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees of the Elko Consolidated School Dis
trict having recommended the following tax for a public school
fund for said district for the year 1944: It was ordered that a
special school tax of five mills be levied upon all the taxable pro
perty of said district to supplement the State public school fund
received for said district.
HENDERSON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees of Henderson Consolidated School Dis- ;
trict having recommended the following tax for a public school
fund for said district for the year 1944: It was ordered that a,
special school lax of five mills be levied upon all the taxable pro
perty of said district to supplement the State public school fund 1
received for said district.
GROVANIA CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees of the Grovania Consolidated School
District having recommended the following tax for a public school
fund for said district for the year 1944: It was ordered that a
special school tax of five mills be levied upon all the taxable pro
perty of said district to supplement the State public school fund
received for said district.
BYRON CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Boaicl of Tiusiees of the Byron Consolidated School Dis
trict having ncommended the following tax for a public school
; fund for said district for the year 1944: It was ordered that said
1 taxes be levied as follows: To pay interest and provide a sinking
fund to retire school lends, .2 Mills.
Georgia, Hcudon County,
I hereby certify that the above at d foregoing is a true ex
tract from the Minutes of the County Commissioners of Roads and
Revenue of Houston County in session August 1, 1944,
Witness my official signature and the seal of said Commission
| ers this 3rd day of August. 1944.
C. E. BRUNSON,
Clerk County Commissioners of Roads
and Revenue of Houston County, Ga.
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We Have It
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Walking Cultivators, Mowing Machines,
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Harrows, and Manure Spreaders.
Many other items expected soon.
See us for your requirements.
We have Cotton Picking Sheets and Sacks,
Steelyards, Seed Forks, Scoops and Baskets.
WE BUY COTTON SEED-and pay highest
Market Prices.
Come to see us and make our place your headquarters.
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Phone 31 , Perry, Ga.
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New Tractor Tires in stock at all times at
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Day Phone 137—Night Phone 170
PERRY, GA.
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