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"Things That Matter" ^ l>y Lucien Coleman Our children really ought to be told that George Washington's birthday is not just another sale. We're a little short on heroes to day, especially when it comes to great national leaders. That makes it all the more important to keep alive the memory of our great heroes of the past. *j| Everyone knows, of course, that ' Washington was only human, and had his share of faults. The debunkers have seen to that. For example, some of his biographers tell us that Washington had rather rigid ideas about relations between the landed gentry (of which he was one) and the lower classes. He even took on certain characteristics of royalty when he was President, they say. For instance, he did not I like to be touched, and when he ? assumed the highest office in the land he laid down a rule that peo ple coming to see him should re main standing in his presence. And we are told today that the boy Washington never did chop down that cherry tree. But those things have nothing to do with Washington's true heroism. That came out at Valley Forge during that awful winter of A 1777-1778, where Washington was camped out with his troops. The annals of military history contain few cases of greater suffer ing than those scraggly American troops suffered during that bleak winter. The snows came early. When the supplies ran low they had to forage for hickory nuts, just to stay alive. To Washington's everlasting credit, he refused to commandeer the surrounding ? villages, for he knew the in habitants barely had enough for their own survival. His troops were virtually without medical services to check the terrible ravanges of disease that set in. Many of them died of typhus, smallpox, dysentery; some died of starvation. Later on, when Congress ordered Washington to plunder nearby farms for food, he still refused, feeling that it would be an 0 unjust thing to do to his fellow Americans. Despite everything, Washington held. He had to. He would not let the enemy troops overrun the fer tile Pennsylvania farmland. That could have made the difference between winning and losing the war. In the last analysis, one domi nant characteristic in the man overshadowed everything else. Washington's sense of duty. He A had given his word that he and his army would hold. And he did. It is fitting that his monument in our nation's capital is made of granite. Direct deposit works for you. With direct deposit your monthly Social Security or supplemen tal security income check is deposited automatically into your account at about the same time every month There's no more waiting in lines at the bank no morr; worrying about lost or Stolen checks no more problems getting to and from the bank It saves time and energy Call or write any Social Secunty office for more details or ask af you' financial orgarii/.iHo" U S Oepartmi: ' o' Health and Human Ser ;? Sor iaf Sec unt Admimstra'.ir -?\^LAtfni L3L z ? BUYING ? SELLING ? TRADING * SERVICES ? JOB OPPORTUNITIES I- ' 7 OO 0=000 ? ?7=aC^7t^7^ I I Saturday, February 27, 223 N. Dickson St. Clothes, clothes, clothes, glassware, refrigerator, pots and pans, and spreads, 875-5171. 44P 401 Business, past Hillcrest sec tion, Saturday, February 27, 8:00 a.m. ? floor model electric sewing machine, $35.00; double mattress and box springs, old but usable, 510.00; wicker chair, $75.00; wicker glass top table, $35.00; wicker headboard, $20.00; misc. items. 875-4997. 44P Saturday, February 27, 305 Bethune Ave., off 401 near J's Piz za. 44P Background Scripture: Mark 13: 24-37; Luke 21: 25-32. Devotional Reading: Psalms 119: 113-125. The latter portion of Mark 13 is one of the hardest portions of the gospels for us to understand. Jesus warns of both dark days ahead and "the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory" (13: 26). The vision is concluded with this picture: "And then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven" (13:27). What is really confusing to us is the statement that: "this genera tion will not pass away before all these things take place" (13:30). How shall we understand this? We know that "these things" have not taken place yet. let alone within "this generation." (referring, of course, to those who heard him). On the basis of those words many Christians have claimed to know precisely when the promises were to be fulfilled. To date, all of these predictions have proven to be in error, although almost every day we read of another group or prophet warning us of the eminent demise of the world. We can spend hours and hours speculating and arguing over these words or we can concentrate on the words we do understand: "But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son. but only the Father" (13:32). If Mark 13 can teach us anything it is the truth of that statement.. Only God knows when and how those promises will be fulfilled. It is therefore fruitless for us to continue to dispute and speculate on this subject. The purpose of Christ's warning about the "Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory" is. not to make the church a debating society, but to keep the followers of Christ vigilant to the judgment of God in Christ. The key to this whole passage is found in this admonition: "Take heed, watch; for you do not know when the time will come" (13:33). In other words, we are to live our lives as if the day of judgment and the return of Christ were likely to be this afternoon. Then we will be motivated to do what he has commanded. The proper activity of the fol lower of Christ will not be passive waiting upon some mountaintop, but active discipleship and witness after the example which Christ set before us. We are to be vigilant "lest he come suddenly and find you asleep" (13:36). To be found "asleep." is not to be physically asleep, but spiritually. If we are spiritually awake and alert, we will be found by him in the midst of the work of his kingdom. We will be ministering to the needs of others; we will be witnessing, not to the bad news of Armageddon, but the Good News of God's redeeming love in Christ Jesus. ms TAX TIP For SingleTaxpayers II you receive alimony, it is considered taxable income to you On the other hand, if you are required to pay alimony you may deduct these pay ments from your gross income. You need not itemize deductions to claim alimony payments A pot*C tf v>c? mnugi from tr># Internal R?v*hj? S?tvk* REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: Residential lots, city water and sewer, financial terms can be arranged. Contact Younger Snead, Jr. at Hoke Auto Co. Phone 875-5591 between 7:30 a.m. andS:30p.m. TFC FOR RENT: Office Space with Conference Room Privileges, Manufacturing/ Assembly and Warehouse Area. Pilot Equities, Inc., 227 N. Main St., Raeford, N.C. 875-4870. TFC FOR SALE: Thomasfield area. One acre wooded lots, public water, financing available, no city taxes. Pilot Equities, Inc., 875-4870. TFC 28 Acres cleared land, 7,201 lbs. tobacco, 3/4 miles on paved road, 54,000. 47 Acres, 30 acres cleared, pond, 2 bedroom mobile home. 9 miles from Raeford. $55,000. Lots suitable for Farmers Home Ad ministration homes, 1 1 miles from Raeford. Wood land, 10 to 20 acres on paved road 1 1 miles from Raeford, $550 per acre; We have other listings, homes and land. Brick Home: 1 acre, air/cond., oil duct heat, 14 x 24 shop. $37,000. Restaurant: 1 year old. Highway 15-501. $27,000, Older home: Highway 211 near Raeford, 2 acres, shop, 660 feet road front, $42,000.00. 11.77 acres, 550 ft. road frontage, 2800 lbs. tobacco. $14,000.; 50 acres, $990.00 per acre. Hubert M. Moss Building and Realty, 2490 E. Indiana Ave., Southern Pines, N.C. 944-2050. TFC FOR RENT: 1 bedroom, partially furnished apartment, stove & ref. included. $130.00 month. 875-5792 after 5 p.m. TFC 10 acres cleared land with natural pond site. On Happy Ridge Road. Call 704-289-8127 day; and 704-289-8 1 27 night. 44-47C FOR RENT: Furnished bedrooms. Call 875-2062. 44P HELP WANTED Information on ALASKAN and OVERSEAS employment. Ex cellent income potential. Call (312) 741-9780 Extension 3323. 44-47C Avon IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START YOUR OWN CAREER. Sell Avon and earn good $$$. Set your own hours. Must be over 18 Call collect 483-707 1 . 44C CARD OF THANKS Sincere thanks to my friends for their many deeds of kindness shown to me during my recent stay in the hospital. Jane Leach. 44P CARD OF THANKS Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for all your pretty cards, flowers and above all your prayers during my recent stay in the hospital. Thank you for everything. Delia Raynor. 44P CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to thank you for all the cards, flowers, visits, and prayers I received during my stay in the hospital. May God bless all of you. The Jannette Jackson family. 44P CARD OF THANKS To Whom It May Concern: With Christian love and appreciation we wish to express to everyone for cards, phone calls, flowers and all other ways of communication to us during my stay in the hospital and now at home convalessing. With Christian love, James E. Byrd and family. 44P CARD OF THANKS Words cannot adequately express our gratitude to those who express ed their sympathy and helpfulness to us so beautifully at the time of our recent sorrow. May God bless you all. The Henry Leak Family. 44 P A NEW SERVICE IN RAEFORD See Us For Service On All Models Typewriters and Adding FAST - EFFICIENT 4 HOKE | Typewriter Service 111 W. Etwood Ave. Ra?ford Jack Frmzier 875-2464 NOTICE All classified advertising mutt be paid for In advancc unless you hare an established ad vertising account. Classified ad rates are 10 cents per word with a minimum of $1.50. The classified advertising deadline Is 2 p.m. each Tuesday. FOR SALE Approx. 9' x 12* BRAIDED RUGS - $59.95 - 100% WOOL ORIENTAL RUGS - $299.95. 50% OFF on Seconds. Over 10,000 Rugs. 919-576-3211, Troy, N.C. TFC 1080 6 row International 386 Planters with Herbicide at tachments and monitors. Call 875-2750. TFC COASTAL HAY. $1.75 per bale. 875-5281. 41-44P 12 x 14 foot building with half bath. Call 875-2530. 44P SPLIT RAIL CYPRESS FENCE. $9.50 PER SECTION. (8 ft. sec tions) CALL 875-8531 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER. TFC FURNITURE FOR TWO BEDROOMS AND SOME KIT CHEN EQUIPMENT. PLEASE CALL PAUL FU. 875-2502 before 5:30p.m. 44P LARGE DOG HOUSE. 29" x 38" x 41" .5/8" plywood and 2x2 construction. Aluminum siding at tached with sheet metal screws. Asphalt shingles on top. Call Jack A. Ellis 875-4081 price $75.00. 44P Blue bird and Wren bird houses. Painted and ready to use. $5.00 each. Call Jack A. Ellis, 875-4081. 44P Spinet-Console Piano Bargain; Wanted: Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. Can be seen locally. Write Credit Manager: P.O. Box 832, Lincolnton, N.C. 28092. 43-45P Sun room Sale: electric hedge mower, ladies shoes, purses, clothing size 14-16, kitchen appl. & more. 48 Cole Ave., Ext., 875-4967. 44P One 30" 4 burner Sears electric range. Excellent condition. $50.00 Call 875-8873. 44-45P MOPED: A.M.F. brand, never been driven, won in a contest. Retail $400.00, will sell for $300.00. Contact Don Steed, 875-4610. TFC AM/FM stereo and turntable, con sole model. Excellent condition, $75.00; Double bed mattress and box springs and brass headboard, $100.00; 12' black and white por table TV, $30.00; Water pump, $35.00. 875-4369. TFC Used General Electric dryer. Good condition. 875-8598. 44P Console stereo, large homemade wardrobe, bookcase, couch and tables, boys 10 speed bicycle. All in excellent condition. Call 875-2062. 44P Oak, some hickory, firewood. '/: cord. $40.00 delivered and stack ed. 875-4825. 44-46C FOR SALE: A-Bone racing go cart with 5-Hp engine. Call after 6 p.m. 875-8265. 44P SERVICES Household furniture upholstered by experts. Call Hoke Auto Co. 875-5591. TFC Autos reupholstered by experts. Call Hoke Auto Co., 875-5591. TFC HOME AND BUSINESS OWNERS: ATTENTION Raeford area!!! Hardworking, sober young man willing to do any and all types of small jobs, yard work, house painting, cleaning, light hauling, ETC. No job too small. All in quiries will be answered. Local references available upon request. Contact: P.O. Box 1053, Raeford, N.C. 28376, 875-5943 43P MISSION SftLE OPEN DAILY 281 4243 New living Room Suite '300, New Sofo &*d Love Sect ? '165, New love Seot & Choir '250 Wringer Wosher *7 S . Aulomotic Washer ? '7s, Refrigerotor '25. Electric Range '100. Book Cose - MOO, lomps ? '25 Pr town Mower *350 eoch Goran Tillef ?'75 Chino Cabinet - '300, New Electric Drver Heavy Duty ? '250. Wood Heater '65 & M50 eocn Deep Freeier M50. Antique Solid Wood Bed Bo? springs ( Mattress '100 Hcpe Chest ? '25. flak Chest ? '25 Dresser & Chest to Match '100, Bedroom Suite ? '200, Stereo. Television, Air Condi tioners. Dishes, lomps, Books Tapes. Gospel Cossettes & Records. Eneriius Cards. Fans Window Screens - 'I eoch New & Used Clothes This Week 10' to M each Tik* 211 N to P*rk> Nniiurmi end turn w?i Oo ?ppfO?irr????ly 4 milM ?nd watch for ?<gn on "BhV Repossessed Mobile Home For Sale. 5495.00 down. Conner Mobile Homes of Raeford, phone 875-3811. TFC DARE TO COMPARE ...Dare to compare a Mansion built home with any other sold in N.C. Each home is custom built from quality materials. Feature for feature, Mansion built homes excel as Americas best built manufactured home. For a personal tour call me today. TOMMY PARKER AT JOE STRICKLAND REALTY & MOBILE HOME SALES, Hwy 301/95 in Fayetteville Vi mile South of Airport exit. 425-8151. 9-6 Mon.-Sat. Closed Sunday 41-44C FOR RENT: 3 bedroom mobile home. Call 875-381 1 day ask for Laura; after 6 p.m. call 875-5230. TFC Furnished trailers for RENT: From $145.00-5155.00 per month. No pets. Small children only. LaFayette Woods Mobile Home Park. 875-8666. TFC MOBILE HOME LOT FOR RENT: with garden space. 875-3932. 42-45P NEW 2 bedroom mobile home delivered and set up, only 56995. No downpayment on your lot, and low monthly payments. Call Ken Garner at Taylor Homes Factory Outlet. 488-7537. 44C 2 bedroom mobile homes for rent: Harmony Heights Mobile Home Park. 5130.00 per month and up. Call after 6 p.m. and anytime on weekends. 425-4914 or 424-1457. TFC WANTED Tobacco poundage. Earl Hendrix, Rt. 1, Box 87, 875-3180. TFC TOBACCO POUNDAGE. CALL D.J. WALTERS, 875-3130 day, 875-5292 night. 38-44P FARM LAND TO LEASE. D.J. WALTERS. 875-3130 day, 875-5292 night. 38-44P Someone to babysit in my house during the day. Call 875-4619 references required. 44P fl MISC. | FRUIT TREES, nut trees, berry plants, grape vines, landscaping plant material ? offered by one of Virginia's largest growers. FREE COPY 48 pg. Planting Guide -Catalog in color, on request. WAYNESBORO NURSERIES -Waynesboro, Va. 22980. 41-44P JACK'S THRIFT SHOP MAIN ST. We buy and sail uiid b n?? furniture dp phancet bedding odd* b end* ol value We do MoodMorh and income ta? returns 875 8802 McNeill s appliance & PLUMBING Repoir oil mokes of maior opphonces & plumbing repair Floyd McNeill 875-4733 ROOFING Specializing In All Types Insurance Repairs Call For Free Estimate On Any Construction A & G CONSTRUCTION Archie Maxwell. President Tel. 875-4885 B0WM0RE Tire Center Located Next To Davit' Kath Mart Recapped and Used Tires 401 South Bowmora. N.C See Frank Davis 875-2928 The !Nt- wtt-Journal makes every effort lo publish on l\ reliable ads. We urge ? ?ur readers to carefull) consider their investment and if you have doubt re garding the offer, to inves tigate carefully. automobiles! ^^J__forsaleJ 1971 Chevrolet Truck. Excellent running condition. Call 875-4171 after 4 p.m. TFN 1978 Chevette, 4 door. Silver with red custom interior. AM/FM Radio, 4 speed, very clean. 875-5509 9:00 to 5:00 p.m.; 875-4401 after 5:00 p.m. TFC 1971 Cutlass Oldsmobile - one owner - good condition. Only in terested persons need call 875-4239 or 875-5898. 44P 1963 Chevy Impala, 2 door hard top, new tires, new mags. Good mechanical condition. Phone 875-5793. 43-44P 1980 Chevrolet Mon/a. $4500.00. 1978 Mercury Zepher Z7. $3,750.00. Call 875-3251. TFC 1972 Ford LTD. and I9b8 2 door Ford. 875-8598. 44 P 1965 Chevrolet church bus. 57 passenger. New tires, new brakes, good mechanical condition. Can be seen at Byrds Garage. Hwy. 21 1 , Ashley Heights, or call 944-1229 after 5 p.m. Asking $1200.00. TFC Red Cross is counting on you. AUTOMOTIVE t DIESEL REPAIR Major & Minor Overhauls Nixon's Auto Repair| ST^W^ANYTIME MCDONALD'S TIRE & RECAPPING BUYS ? Junk & Salvaged Cars Call 875-2079 McGINNIS PLUMBING & SUPPLY Bathroom Remodeling Terms Available Ir. 87b 8861 WE BUY OLD JUNK CARS from 8:00 AM -5:30 PM 875 3659 Beosley's Body Shop WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEW TIRES and RECAPPING McDONALD'S TIRE RECAP. SERVICE PHONE 875 2079 114 RACKET ALLEY & STEWART STREET COLONIAL MOBILE HOMES 5701 Bragg Blvd Fayetteville. N C FHA I VA i CONVENTIONAL Qualified No Money Down TWENTY YEAR FINANCING Low Interest Save $S$ and time See Us FIRST" New and Used Homes Available Totally Electric Color Co ordianted Garden Tubs. Fireplaces Other Extras" For PERSONALIZE? Servtce Call Fran Solomon. Tony Vaughn or Ben Corona 864-0065 or 864 0024 ttfcMITCS? CALL 944-2474 LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Complete Pest Control Service ? Specialized in Residential. Commercial & Industrial Pest Control Free Estimates Aaaum unBimiw <*?
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