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On Christmas Day
This Christmas Season, 1972,
the mystery and magic of
Christmas night are very real
as hundreds of millions of
4eople in small countries and
great nations across the
breadth of the world join hands
in the eternal wish of peace on
earth and goodwill toward men.
In this day of instant com
munications, flashing in words
and pictures the sometimes
confusing kaleidoscope of world
events, it seems appropriate to
give thanks for one gift that has
preserved the humanity and the
hard-won, accumulated
knowledge of men through
thousands of years - the gift of
the written word. In countless
languages, the written word has
spanned the whole surface of
the Earth making knowledge of
God and the teachings of Christ
life-long, everyday companions
of men and women everywhere.
Through the written word all
men know the story of Christ
mas. These words endure to be
read and reread again and
agaia How else could the story
ef Tiny Tim and the name of
Charles Dickens have become
synonvmous with the Spirit of
Christmas?
Countless millions of children
have listened in breathless
wonder as their parents read
the fantasy-conjuring words of
"The Night Before Christmas" -the
reindeer, the fur-trimmed
red suit and the jolly cry of,
"Merry Christmas to all and to
all a good night!" These words,
written in 1823 by an American
minister and poet, Clement C.
Moore, are here today as part of
the living legend of Christmas.
So, let's give thanks for the
written word. Its power has
preserved the Spirit pf
Chnstmas.-and its wisdom may"
vet save mankind from his own
folly.
Veterans9
Administration
The Veterans Administration
and Bankers Life Nebraska, a
mutual insurance company,
have signed a contract for
group mortgage protection life
insurance for severely disabled
veterans who qualify for special
VA grants to adapt their
housing to their handicaps,
H W Johnson, Director of the
Winston-Salem VA Regional
Office, announced today.
The insurance program was
started under legislation that
became effective in August 1971
and has been handled under a
binder arrangement with the
company while contract details
were being worked out, Johnson
pointed out. .Face value of in
surance now in force totals
more than $70 million.
Signing the contract n
Washington November 21; were
Administrator of Veterans
Affairs Donald E. Johnson and
George B. Cook, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the
company, which has its home
offices in Lincoln.
Johnson said . that .the
program provides for paying off
mortgages of up to $30,000 on
death of veterans who have
built or adapted homes to ac
commodate wheelchairs or to
adjust otherwise for disabilities
that resulted ' from military
service.
VA grants up to $17,500 for
this special housing.
Johnson said that nearly 5,000
veterans now have the mort
gage insurance and that 160
claims were paid during the
first fifteen months of the
program. The average claim
was for about $14,500.
The veteran pays a premium
equal to what he would pay for
insurance of the same amount if
he were able bodied, and VA
pays the balance. This is
resulting in VA paying about 85
percent of the cost of the in
' sura nee.
Johnson said that VA expects
some 500 to 750 veterans to
become eligible for the in
surance each year as they buy
homes . of their , own.
Rehabilitation training is often
necessary before this step can
be taken. Johnson said.
Thursday; December
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CROSSROADS OF AGING
By JACQUELINE RICKS
This week's column- is a
continuation of the year in "
report on the program on Aging
in Region R. . .
A consistent effort has been
made to increase the number of
.Senior Citizen Clubs in the
region. When the program
began there were ap
proximately 2fl clubs. There are
now 28, several were reac
tivated, and 5 groups are now in
the process of organizing new
clubs. These clubs include about
700 members. The staff has also
worked directly with the
District Senior Citizen
Organization and with the
Economic Improvement
Council's Program on aging. A
majority of the Senior Citizen
Clubs were originally started by
EIC
The need is great for ad
ditional In-Home Services to
enable the elderly to remain in
their own homes as long as they
choose. Expansion of these
services has been encouraged.
Homemakers are provided by
Social Service in 3 of the 10
counties. They are Pasquotank,
Dare and Washington. Home
Health Services are provided by
5 of the county health depart
ments. Working with the
Comprehensive Health Plan
ner, efforts are being made to
assist 2 counties in obtaining
"seed money" from the
Governor's Council on Aging to
initiate Home Health Services.
They are Washington and Gates
Counties.
In addition to In-Home Ser
vices efforts have been made to
provide additional nursing and
boarding homes. A survey by
the staff in April revealed no
vacancies at the two nursing
facilities and only 3 openings in
the 27 boarding homes. It is now
necessary to place a number of
patients outside the region.
A medical facility is being
supported by the aging
programs on the coast to be
located in Dare County on
donated land. It would serve
both nursing and boarding
patients, as well as providing
for emergency treatment.
Individuals are being en
couraged to operate boarding
homes in several counties. A
loan is being sought for an in
dividual to erect a boarding
home in Chowan County, which
has no boarding home.
A Volunteer Sitter Program
was initiated at Chowan
Hospital to provide sitters at no
.
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As we celebrate this joyous occasion of the birth
of the Christ Child, let us remember especially the .
hope that was born anew and the love, that filled the world y
on that first Christmas. May their light shine today
so that peace and understanding will prevail among mn.
Swindell Funeral Home
21, 1973
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$ I i
charge to the ill elderly with no
family of funds for an at
tendant Five persona com.
pleted a 3 hour course on vital
life signs a nd are now on call for
this purpose. Increased
visitation and activities for
patients have been encouraged
at all hospitals, hunting and
hoarding homes.
To help increase planned
activities for the elderly the
aging program. Jointly wMh
Social Servicet and Albemarle
Mental Health. In October held
a meeting in Edenton for
nursing and boarding home
operators to stimulate greater
awareness of patient needs.
This is an area that needs ex
tensive follow-up.
Becuuit of itx foul hern'
uofinex, lh owl's fliiht
in kIow and noiwlwut.which
Ik more important to lh
owl than itprrd. '
Utristmos
To you and your
be your happiest Christmas ever.
Reed Oil Go.
Phone 428-5453 Hertford, N.C.
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The Supreme Court rece&t
ly agreed to bear a case
; likely U) determine whether
' newspapers can run sept
rate' job ads for men and
women. -
Only in the United States,'
where the pendulum has
swung so far toward the ri
diculous binge to make
everyone and everything
, equal (as distinguished from '
guaranteeing everyone equal
opportunity) could such a
case even reach the highest
court
Obviously employers have
a right to decide if they want
a man only aa a bouncer or :
a woman only aa a recap- ;
tionist, etc. The sexes are
different and despite all the
theories and politicians one'
. sex often adapts better to
'certain Jobs than the other.
j Barring separate news-
' paper job ads for men or
women will not' change this
fact of life, nor is it likely
to change today's hiring pre
ferences. Needed
Someone is going to have
to invent a parking meter
that will take credit cards.
-Star, Minneapolis.
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PHONE 42S-77S7
HERTFORD, N. C.
ONE STOP SERVICE
STATION
' RILL COX. Owner
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HERTFORD. N.C.
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Hertford, N.C.
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A Habit
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i wtre forelgnenl They came
not Christ's own countrymeoJ
myrrh.
its Center Life and a Love td
is the first step m the universal
bring
the whole of humanity into
long
time accepting the lesson
of strangers, of
foreigners,
iles of the earth lived in many
one roof drawn together by modern
of today's world the decision
r be pottponod. An of us. human
globe, must realize our need
I aad mtderstanding. Together wel
oiyinnsiiiiii umiiiiswfcic,ii.
International Sunday School Lesson for December 24, 1972.
LESSON TEXT: Jeremiah 23:S-(; 33:14-1(; Matthew 21-12.
Today, on the eve of one of
all times in the history of mankind the birth of Christ
Savior of the world there is a lightening of the spirit of
man which is peculiar to this time of the year alone. It holds
a magic all its own, for it is a time of celebration and the
outpouring of love towards one's fellow men.
This feeling is worldwide, for the whole world knows what
is truly celebrated at Christmas-time. Christ's birth held the
promise of a new era of a new hope for mankind; of the
promise of life everlasting, bought for repentant sinners at
the cost of the precious blood of the only Son of God.
The birth of a precious new life is always a cause of job,
and of wonder, and of atomise. But this babe, born in the
most humble of circumstanqes, brought more joy and more
hope into more lives than any other baby born of man and
woman. His advent had been heralded through many cen
turies prior to His birth, and had been most anxiously
awaited.
This Christmas Lesson links the prophecy and the
fulfillment Christ was God's studied answer to perplexed
humanity, and humanity has never ceased to have cause to
be grateful.
Neverthelessdespite the much heralded advent of the
promised Messiah, Jerusalem was not ready to receive Hjm
when He came. Perhaps we can glean an important lesson
from this sad state of affairs as we prepare to celebrate
Christ's birth once again; we should certainly be anxtais to
put our own houses in order, and keep them so! c y vr
Over the years voices have been raised assertingfihat
times have changed from the days to which the Bible relates.
This is hardly true. Times have changed in many, ways from
Biblical days...but the Bible and all the wisdoma'nd counsel it
'contains is never-changing, and.. .further-more... all
encompassing as far as anything which can befall mankind is
concerned. :.-. : . ;;
Today, as we look around us, we can fully, convince our
selves that we are more ready to accept the Messiah than
was Jerusalem all those centuries ago? An honest answer to
this question should give us pause for thought! '
Christmas has a very special meaning for all peoples of the
world. Alas, too often this meaning is relegated to second
place in pur lives throughout the year, coming alive only for
the short span of a lew days, to be invariably lost once the
calendar has moved on to still another year! And how much
. we are thereby missing! For Christ can give purpose and
direction, and control to our lives if we will but admit Him to
our consciousness! God's promised Messiah alone can feed
the hungry yearning for security, for salvation, that is
Inherent in mankind, whether it is willingly acknowledged or
not!
Through Jesus Christ we are privileged to know God.
Through Jesus Christ, the Son, the Father is brought closer to
us. Through Jesus Christ God's concern for His people no
mstter what their status . is made manifest!
God expressed Himself uniquely in Jesus of Nazareth.
Small wonder, then, that Christ's birth holds such portent,
such Joy, for mankind everywhere! '
Christmas is a time for spiritual renewal, a vigorous
response in faith; a time for love and rejoicing; a time for
honoring One who Is most richly deserving of honqyl
Therefore let us not obscure the true meaning of Christmas
with tinsel and commercialism run wild. Let us, rather,
outpour all the love that is in our hearts for one another, in
deeds and thought Goo shared Himself with the world, in the
advent of Christ Accepting Christ, we are constrained. to'
share ourselves with God, the originator of our salvation, f , .
(Based on copytichted Outlines produced by the Committee
on tne Uniform series and used by permission)
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Sunday :
Ephesians
2:13-22 :
Monday I
Isaiah i
13:6-11 :
Tuesday '
Joel :
2:1-11 :
Wednesdd
from
bring
Joel
2:12-17
mis-
the
Thursday',
Joel
2:25-32
Friday
the
of
Zechariah
14:1-9
Saturday
Matthew
25:31-46
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the most far-reaching advent of