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the Lord thy God with' 1I thy
heart,' and with all thy toul, and
wife all thy mind." And then n
added, "Thir ia the firet and
great commandment." , However,
retiring that one could demon
strate his love for God in only
one way, Jesus added, "And the
second is lilce unto it. Thou shalt
love, thy neighbor as thyself."
Paul, in I Corinthians 13:1-13,
declares that love should be the
constraining motive in all Chris
tian service and life. While this
'i reat hymn of love" has been
described as "the most beautiful
chapter in the Bible and one of
the most poetic," it is even more
than that. In it, Paul has, with
masterful skill, enumerated four
teen qualities of love.
One writer has declared that
these fourteen qualities of love
"have been called 'facets of the
diamond of love'." Love suffers
long and is kind. It leads one to
b- fnrjrivinK. and lon-suf fering
and causes one to show kindness
l.v returning good for evil. It
tbe not enfji. There is no be-KiLiii-.iv
others their gifts or su
perior attainments, no jealousy
!: i'u-e of others' successes.
( (ins nut vaunt itself and is
not puffed up. The characteristics
of love is humility, not lxating.
MjJesty and lowliness are its ev
ldenl traits. The one who is a
brugart is so busy admiring him-
f that he has no love in his
DECEMBER 16, 1958 .
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(These comments are based -V
on the International S. S.
Lesson Outlines, copyrighted
by the International Council
of Religiotee Education, USA,
THE WAY OF
CHRISTIAN LOVE
Memory Selection : "A nd vow
abideth faith, hope, charitu, these
three; but the greatest of these
is charitj,-." Corinthians 1S:1S.
Lesson Tut: I Corinthians
1.1:1-13.
The present condition of the
world is a matter of great con
cern to many Christians. Some
are asking how or why Hod per
mits these things to happen. We
venture the statement that it is
not tiod who permits these terrible
thin irs to happen, but the respon- i
sibility rests solely on man him
self. It is, as the poet Burns (
saiil. "Man's inhumanity to man '
makes countless thousands
mourn."
Christians need to face the fact
that one of the most important,;
if not the only cause, of the pre-'
sent world condition is the lack of i
love love of God and love of heart for others. Does not behave
one's fellowmen. The Christian itself unseemly. Literally inter
religion is unique in its empha-1 preted this means that love is not
sis uDon love. No other religion , oetrayed by a sense ol superior
has been able to make its supreme
appeal for acceptance and loyalty
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Fort Riley Kanal (AHTNC)
Pfc. James L, Ramsey, on of Mr.
and Mrs. Mack Ramsey vSrH of
Mmrshap, recently participated
with the 26th Infantry Regiment
in "Red Arrow, an Army maneuv
er at Fort Riley, Kansas.
A squad leader in the regi
ment's Company M, Ramsey en
tered the Army in September
1955 and completed basic training
at Fort Jackson, S. C.
He is a lt52 graduate of Mar
shall High School.
on the ground of voluntary love.
One of the sorest needs of the
world today is for a real demon
stration of Christian love. The
world should be able, rightfully,
to look to the followers' of Jesus'
Christ for examples of the love
wajr of life. If Christians the
world over would exemplify the
Savior's love for all men every
where, and apply His principles
of love in all relations of life, the
effects would be felt throughout
the world.
You remember that a clever
lawyer, hoping to trap Jesus, ask
ed him the question, "Which ie
the greatest commandment in the
ty, into forgetfulness of what is
due to others. A heart full of
love will show courtesy and po
liteness and consideration for oth
er people and less concern for it
se!i, because it seeketh not its
own. Love is unselfish, forget
ting its own rights, its needs and
itself in its concern for those who
are in need of these very things.
Is not easily Provoked, for love
is not irritable but good-natured.
It is not resentful, scrupulously
noting all injuries and harboring
them with a view to revenge.
Rather, it does not take account
of evil. Love forgives and for
gets. Love finds no rejoicing in un
righteousness. There is no pleas
ure is the faults and failures of
Pfc. Simon H. Keller, son of
Philip W. Keller of Hot Springs,
recently qualified as expert in fir
ing the M-l rifle at Fort Sill
Okla. He is a mechanic in the
602i Field Artillery Battalion's
Battery A, and entered the Army
in March 1955. He completed his
basic training at Fort Gordon, Ga.
Some folks try so hard to keep
ahead of the Joneses that they
forget which way they are headed.
others. Rather, it rejoices in
truth. Its highest thrill comes
from the triumph of goodness.
1. ore bears with the f(tnlts of oth
ers. It has confidence in the in
herent goodness of people and
faith in those under suspicion. It
is given to hopeful optimism,
rather than to despair. It endures
all things and carries on undaunt
ed, undiscouraged, never wavei
ing with courageous perseverance.
And, one of the finest state
ments which Paul makes about
love is that it never fails. Other
things may pass away, but love
abides forever. Faith, hope and
love are imperishable, but, of these
three, the greatest is love.
When Christians come to the
realization of the fact that the
world 'is in its present condition
through its ignorance of the gos
pel of Jesus Christ the gospel
of love then surely they will
be constrained to - immediate ac
tion to tell the story of God's re
deeming love to the whole, wide
world. v
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me, haw I thought of something ,to
write about for this column ev
ery week. Well, it's "sorter" like
thisr-given half a chance I can
'always talk, whether I have any
thing to say 'or not, and oh,
well, there's no use to explain.
I'm sure you see the point.
' We . were so pleased to see Mrs.
Leta Shelton, from Shelton Lau
rel, in Marshall last Fri
day. She said the Tuesday that
t was due up there was so bad
snow, slick roads, etc., that they
did not look for me. That was
during Bookie's illness. I was
glad that it turned out that way.
I do bate to let down my good
friends on the route.
Just tallied up circulation fig
ures for November. Adults books
circulated, 8."2; children's, 1029;
total, 1881. Not the highest cir-
f culation that we have ever had,
but due to Bookie's sick spell we
ran only 12 days.
Those new books that I told you
about are not a myth. Mrs. Coxe
is processing child en's books now.
X gathered up some that she had
finished on Friday, before I start
ed out. to complete that Tuesday
route that Bookie wasn't able to
make the day she s h'iN'pIy r.nne
down with "crank shat'titis.'" Mrs.
Coxe told me she was going to
iit in quite a 'sizable order for
adult books right soon. So, you
see, we are taking on the new
look all the way around. Bookie,
with a new motor, the shelves
with new books. What about me?
That "hinder" stumps me un
less Santa brings me a new pair
of blue jeans for Christmas.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our deepest
appreciation for kindness and
sympathy, and for the beautiful
floral offering and also to Dr. W.
A. Satbs for his kind -service, and
to Mr Dedrick Bowman, in the
illness and death of husband and
father,'
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A Statement of Policy by VVestern Carolina Tolcphdne ; L
Company for providing telephone service to the public, V.
and for the guidance of its own personnel :
(1) We attempt to plan to pay the full "price" far whatever is to be
done or accomplished whether that price is to be in terms of trionej, ,
time, equipment or manpower. We attempt to estimate the "price" in y,
advance and to set aside t ie necessary unitu without attempting to
"economize" at the risk of falling t-hort of achievin"; the de.-ured end. e
(2) Whatever we propose tn do t - w ork out a schedule in a.s :-nich
detail aa possible step by .stop and thi n follow that schedule, being
sure to check it all alonj' th. liai'. The "chmou lor checking that sched
ule is to be sure it is being maintained and that we can follow the course
of action through to a concision.
(3) Never falter or fail the course of action because of discour
agement, accident or seeming failure; but do not hesitate to stop or re
verse the course of action when we see we are wrong or when it be
comes foolhardy to go on
( I)- Try to renit-mber to never ti !i
until you have first -ikou :ii:n ii.i ,
(o) Make decisis a,1.! i a - ll
sound prineiph's ; avo,.! -. v-'ie-i ; a.,
storing u; trouble t'oi ;. r i ,'oie a. .
eervbodv.
a subevdinate how ti) do a thing
hinks it should be done.
on s of action on the ba.-
i i . costly in the long run
..- orving as
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bad training tor
(G) Tt do one job or pi ''u ni at a-time.
(7) To avoid snap de
and see what the effect w
: wins : to t''e tin1! ti) re;
il be a.li along the line.
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' (8) To realize it usi'.-iHy takes
method to seep down th:
carried out by everyone.
:srst t'vo years for a new plan or
oujvh a:i oga.ii n ion and be accepted and
(9) By using new bu.sin .ss n-ethot'.i? an.', equipment as soon as they
have been reasonably demonstrated to be worthwhile, and adopt new
management practices as promptly as their practicability seems reason
ably assured. Do not be afraid to pioneer where a principle seems
sound.
(10) By calling in consultants or specialists whenever or wherever
they can save you time or money.
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(11) When a situation develops that is seriously wrong lay plans
immediately to cure it. Realize it takes patience as well as a program
to work out of a bad situation ; short cuts do not always pay.
(12) Generally speaking, to inake all instructions definite and spe-
cific and put them in writing for the" benefit of those who are to carry
them out. This serves as our own preference and a follow-through.
( J.3) In planning with or conferring t wilh associates to generally
concentrate .00 one-problem, at .:'ijtim4-. ''t, ;".
(14) After making provision for proper reserve, share the earnings
of the business as equitably as possible between stockholders (in the
form of dividends), employees (in the form of wages), and customers
(in the form of lower prices or better service).
(15) To remember that a man who works need never be a problem
to anyone; and opportunities multiply if they are taken advantage of,
and pass on when neglected.
(16) To not wish for or look for an easy life; we ask for tasks
equal to our powers and not powers equal to our tasks.
(17) To be cool, collected and courteous, remembering that natur
alness and sincerity are always convincing.
(18) To remember if our efforts are criticized, we must have done
something worthwhile.
(19) We are in business to provide fast, dependable and accurate
communication service to our subscribers apd the territory we serve.
To provide this service when and where subscribers want it, and to give
this service successfully under public regulations. To make this serv
ice high in value to our subscribers at the lowest cost that will cause
the company to keep faith with investors; to be able to make improve
ments and to deal fairly with all concerned.
(20) To furnish our telephone service with all friendliness and
courtesy possible and to give the kind of service the customer wants,
and not what we think he ought to have. To insure the complete pri
vacy of telephone calls and to improve the quality of our service.
(21) To treat and have full regard for every employee as an indi
vidual person.
(22) As much as possible practice decentralization of management
by giving to managers in each community and management personnel
at every level, the responsibility and authority they need for thorough
performance of their work.
(23) To obtain, train and retrain men and women to enable us to
conduct business in the future.
(24) To remember that investors have put their money into the' r"'
company and the business and to give them a reasonable return on their
investment, and to maintain financial responsibility in order to attract J,
additional capital or investment for the continued growth and' improve- r
ment of the company, and to provide additional service f or the terri- '
tory we serve, To maintain good job relations by giving the best tele-v.
phone service possible, and to learn what the subscriber wants' and to
Inform him of our policies.; To educate subscribers on how best to ,usef r Y"
the telephone and how td get the best service from it, and to merchan-' -
dise our service so that the subscriber will know what we have to sell. ,
To be. reasonable and. humble in the company's growth and size be-
cause our subscribers and customers make this size possible. ' ; J ,
(25) To be cognizant of our responsibility tos the public and the -territory
we ' serve ; and the communication requirements, of our terrl-:. '
tory for national defense, so that the needs of local, state and the Ted-
eral governments, civilian defense authorities, and any Armed Forces ;
in our territory are met to the utmost ," i , '-y - ' ; , :
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