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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1940 PAGE THREE mm sciicoL lessor ; Busy SIIJ .NG THE SHEPHERDS' JOY ' .ion! Sunday School tawoo i.) fat December 22 1940 V Golden Text: "Glory to Qbd . in the highest, And on ; eartii I , .peace among men in whom He is well pleaaed." Luke 2:4. i . Our leBson tibia week is the Christ mas lesson mi uses Lake's account , , of the annunciation by the angels to L'ihe shppherda of the birth of Jesus - This story --the simplest and yet , the most sublime story in the New Tes tament is one that appeals both to ' the child not yet old enough to read and to the man or woman who is at ' , home with the world's best literature; It is a story of which we never tire. It lives with ever-increasing interest, because: it tells of the birth ,of Jesus Lv --God's gift to man and because TT Jesus was and, is the world's Saviour 1 even as the angel declared, i , .In response to a decree of Caesar v, Augustus,' Emperor of Rome, that a -X census of all of the inhabitants of ,xhe Roman Empire be made, Joseph , and his espoused wife, Mary, journey--' ed from their home in Nazareth a - "' distance of about seventy miles to Bethlehem, the city of David, which " ' was the ancestral home of Joseph, to enroll themselves. Because many others had done likewise, the little town -waS over-crowded and when Joseph and Mary arrived, they found that all the accommodations at the inn had already been taken. Realiz ing Mary's need of a place of rest ' and privacy, it was suggested that . they could find a place of lodging in the nearby stable which while humble, was kept clean and contained an am- e supply of straw which could be "47 N-t-UGUIO. TABISTS. SALVE. HOSt DROPS fi -ii i ii in inn f i nwr 1- n iiiiiiiiiii laTRA mildness EXTRA COOLNESS EXTRA FLAVOR NOW-SCIENCE CONFIRMS I ANOTHER BIQ ADVANTAGE IN THE Sr.:0KE OF SLOWER CUNNING CAMELS .- LESS NICOTINE '.than the average of the 4 other , I ;pf the largest-selling cigarettes If. tested leas than any of them rw' sccor-" r to Independent aden , ftlflc Usts of the smoke fraelf. used as beds; ' v t -4 So it was 'that .Jesus' Christ, the promised. Messiah and Saviour of the world, was born. After wrapping the baby , in the usual swaddling clothes, he was laid in his little bed the manger'- from which '" the cattle Were fed, being filled with straw served thW purpose,( " - V Meanwhile, out on the outskirts of Bethlehem, shepherds were watching their flocks during the night and, we imagine talking among themselves as usual. Suddenly, there appeared un to them a vision an angel of the Lord, shining with , the glory of the Lord. These humble men were fright ened at the occurence, not knowing what to do or think. But the angel said, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Saviour, which is Christ, the Lord. And this 'Shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a man ger." And, apparently in order to add emphasis to the wonder of the announcement just made, a host of angels joined the first one, bursting into songs of joy and praise and say ing, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." Immediately following the return of the angels into heaven, the shep herds made ready to do as bidden. They left their sheep grazing on the hillside and "came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying-in a manger." This was just as the angel had said and, delighted ly, they began to tefll everyone about this wonderful thing which had been made known unto them, glorifying and praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen. "But Mary kept all these things, and pon dered them in her heart." Does it not seem significant that the first announcement of the won drous birth was to lowly shepherds? If we had had the privilege of making this announcement we would prob ably have made ti to the most im portant person in the world at that time Augustus Ceasar, who had been unwittingly used to fulfill prophecy in that long before it had been pro phesied that the Messiah, the Saviour, would be born in Bethlehem. Or, we might have thought it best to give this wonderful news to the religious leaders of the day surely they would be most interested in such an an nouncement. God does not always do His works in what we consider the most conventional ways. These shepherds, though probably poor in this world's goods, were more nearly j prepared to receive the good newsi tnan those in authority either in government or in religious circles. Would this be true today We wonder. The message of the angel was "good news of great joy, which shall be to all people." While for centuries the Jews had been expecting a Messiah, this Messiah was to be "their" Sav iour and theirs alone. However, the announcement of the angel gave promise of a universal gospel, a gos pel which would be as free to the poor and underprivileged, aa to the rich and learned. These shepherds heard of the birth of a king, but this king was to give the world a king dom which was to be its first real democracy a democracy in which the soul of every man is equally precious, intq the fold of which all men of all races and of all ages might come on equal footing. The song of the angels gives us, in terse language, the real mission of Jesus. He came (1; to reveal to men the glory of Gdd and through his lifjs to bring glory, to God; (2) to make it possible for men to live to gether in peace because of their good will (love) toward each other.; When men accept the teachings of Jesus Christ and try to follow his example, they will endeavor through their daily lives to glorify God, and if they con want to kill one of . God's children. . 3cientiously do this, thei) peace will reign in the world, for he who is try ing to glorify God will surely .not wutA-uiu uiui rum Traffic Accents Peace officers' had a busy week-end with four traffic cases slated for court hearings shortly. John L. Winslow is in jail in de fault of $500 bond, chared with driv ing under the influence of liquor, and Shaderick Boone" Negro, is in the Elizabeth City hospital, following an accident that occurred early Mon day morning, on the Hertford-Center Hill rAd. The Winslow and Boone cars were in a collision that resulted in the in jury to Boone. The accident was not reported until 3:00 a. nr., approxi mately two hours after the Negro had been injured and it was another hour before he could be brought to the Hertford Clinic for treatment. It was reported to Patrolman Jack Gaskill, that following the accident which occurred on the stretch of road known as Cedar Stretch, Winslow put the Negro back into his wrecked car and left him, coming into Hertford with Jack White, who came by short ly after the accident had happened. Two hours later Winslow obtained a car to return to the scene, it was further reported, and brought the in jured Negro into town, reporting the case to Policeman C. E. Walker, who called the State patrolman. Gaskill, investigating the accident, said both cars were on the drivers' left side of the road, as the right hand side of each car was struck. It is thought that the Negro was also drunk. Winslow's story is that Boone was driving without lights. Three other accidents were investi gated by Patrolman Gaskill, and De puty Sheriff M. G. Owens over the week-end. Rudy Turner of the Chappell Hill section will face hit and run charges following an accident with Peter Bil lups, Negro, at Alphonsa Chappell's service station Sunday morning. Thomas Hodges Davis of Tyner and Guy Hobbs of Hobbsville, were summoned to the Chowtfn Recorder's court following an accident two miles north of Edenton on Highway Num ber 32, in which Hobbs suffered head and leg injuries. In the fourth accident investigated by the officers, no charges were brought against Lewis Swanner of Norfolk, Va., and James H. Jackson of South Norfolk, Va., whose cars collided on Highway 17, near Jack son's store. Swanner s car skidded into the Jackson car on a one-way drive. hoe or shovel used now you can break up a bad mess and a nuisance for yourself and the stock before it starts. Next to insisting on mowing pastures, there was nothing else Dr. Tait Butler preached more often than the need for keeping Southern barn lots from getting bo disgracefully muddy. Every December let's try to remember his warning in this re spect'' Two Cotton And Corn Changes Mrs. Pail en Lane and Mrs. Matthew Dail winning prizes. Instead of ex changing gifts, club members gave Mrs. Josiah Proctor a kitchen show er. IShe was there to 'receive the gifts, thanking the club for them. All club members were present but Miss Alberta HoUowell and Mrs. Clin ton Perry. Maness, Mesdames Vance Baker, Mur ray Elliott, Freeman Elliott, Troy Elliott, Archie Lane, Pailen Lane, Jack Sutton, Nixon HoUowell, Carl ton Chappell, Singleton Lane, B. T. Monds, Matthew Dail, Bristow Perry, Percy Rogerson, A. J. Parrish, J. E. Perry, Alton Stallings and Joe Perry, and two visitors, Mrs. Josiah Those present were Miss Frances Proctor and her baby. , JUST RECEIVED UEVLOT , C SPLENDID TO PS J , Wide Range of Sizes i v Satisfactory Rebuilding of Shoes Promptly Done ; 1 s ' ' Complete line of; 1 " ;v, n iV i V7ard's Shoe Shop :ntc:i, n. c. ' Hie outstanding developments in plant production the last 10 years have been (1) the increased acre yield of corn due to hybrids and (2) the larger acre yield and improved quality of cotton resulting from the use of better varieties, better land, and all-round better farming prac tices. Within the next ten years probably 80 to 85 per cent of the corn acres in the Corn Belt will be planted to hy brid varieties. Already one-fourth of the nation's corn acreage is in hy brids, which have increased corn yields 15 to 20 per cent. In the South, hybrids are not expected to come in to so extensive use due to the greater cost, lower yields, and the fact that corn is seldom a cash crop. How ever, by 1945 it is expected that hy brid corn well adapted at least to the northern part of the Cotton Belt will be ready for extensive distribu tion. One-variety cotton production is making great strides. In 1939, cot ton produced by these areas account ed for 13 per cent of the crop; by 1950, at least half the cotton produced in the tSouth. should be from one variety communities. Untenderable cotton due to short staple should be a rarity except in the more arid sec tions, and the average yield of the Belt should be close to a half bale per acre. Eugene Cutler in The Pro gressive Farmer. BALLAHACK CLUB MEETS Ballahack Home Demonstration Club met on Monday evening, Decem ber 9th, at the home of Mrs. Joe Perry. Mrs. Percy Rogerson had charge of the program, the theme be ing "God's Gift of Love." Christmas carols were sung. Mrs. Perry read the Scri ture lesson and offered prayer. Mrs. A. J. Parrish gave an interesting reading entitled "The Gift-of Love." Mrs. Ruth Monds and Mrs. Singfleton Lane gave readings on Christmas. Contests were led by Mrs. J. E. Perrv. Mrs. Singleton Lane and Mrs. I Joe Perry with Mrs. Percy Rogerson, WINFALL-CEDAR GROVE SOCIETY MEETS The Winfall-Cedar Grove Young Woman's Missionary Society met on Thursday night at the home of Miss Mary E. White for the regulai monthly meeting. A short business session followed the roll call, aftei which Mrs. A. R. Winslow and -Misa Lucille Long had charge of an inter esting Christmas program with the singing of Christmas carols being featured. Taking part on the pro gram were Misses Alma Leggett, Ruth V. Batton, Ann Miller, Myrtle Umphlett, Mary E. White, Mrs. Tom White and Mrs. Jesse Stanton. It was decided to send gifts to needy families. The hostess served dainty refresh ments to the following: Mrs. A. R. Winslow, Mrs. Tom White, Mrs. Jesse Stanton, Misses Myrtle "UmpMett, Ann Miller, Hattie Pearl Nowell, Alma Leggett, Ruth V. Batton, Lu cille Long, Lucille White and Mary Elizabeth White. Visitors were Mrs. Benton White and Mrs. C. B. White. NEEDLE IN LEG Terre Haute, Ind. Feeling a se vere pain in her right leg, Mrs. Lela Jeffers concluded she had rheuma tism. Her husband, Rev. A. R. Jef fers, examined the leg and pulled out a needle. Mrs. Jeffers can't imagine; how the needle got there. Three December Jobs " 'Here are three timely reminders to farmers from the pages of The Progressive Farmer: . . "We can't recall having ever had anyone tell us just how fast farm tools rust away. It's been only in the last few years that they've told us how fast Jand can wash away. We've seen some farmers who grew so tired of buying tools that rusted away, the adopted the.; rule ; of gathering up all hoes and plow points when not in use and dipping them in discarded crankcaae oft. Moldboards and diska on plows or disks were painted with the piL All implements were put un der shelter where they ' could not bt leached- by dews or drizzling rains. Things that cost money need to be taken care el a ! ' K "Alorf with plenty of feed in the hard winter seaaon, v cattle and - all other livestock need plenty of salt Don't let salt , be just a Christmas gift to them. Let salting the live stock be 1 habit, something you look after once or twice every week. "V;;'-h C a first good rain, watch to jrs v're water wants to. stand I, f For Ladies and Children Dresses $1.00 to $6.95 Coats $4.95 to $14.75 Underwear. 25c to $1.98 Silk Robes. $1.98 to $3.98 Chenille Robes $2.98 to $3.98 Slips 50c to $1.98 Gowns 50c to $1.98 Gloves 25c to 79c Handkerchiefs 5c to 50c Scarfs - Scarf Sets Pillow Cases - Mats MANY OTHER SUITABLE GIFTS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION Shoes For the Entire Family SIMON'S I 1 K 0 II I 51 HERTFORD, N. 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