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THE SUN,* NEWBERRV, S. C RIPAY, AUGUST 11, 1939 Justice Makes Its Yearly Trip to River Thames This most unusual scene is duplicated on the River Thames in Rochester, Eng., but once a year, when the mayor of one of the five so-called “Zinque cities” presides as admiral over the admiralty court. The court convenes once a year on a barge. All squabbles which have arisen during the past year among those who make their living on the river are brought up and ironed out. This year the mayor of Rochester presided, and is seen seated in the hold of the barge, surrounded by his aldermen. Waiting on the barge are the complainants and defendants who have waited one year for justice to be meted out. Mother Wins . . He Travels Fastest. . $100,000 Smile Four-year-old Susan, left, daughter of Songstress Marion Talley and Adolph G. Eckstrom, will remain in her mother’s custody nine months of the year, and will spend three months of the year with her father, according to a New York judicial edict. Center: This lone traveler, Francis van Vedergraven, eight, com pletes the first leg of his California-to-Holland flight in Newark, N. J. In Holland he will visit his father. Right: Nancy C. Kennickell’s happy smile won the heart of Mrs. Mary Adamson, wealthy Miami, Fla., widow, who adopted her so she could inherit legally a $100,004 estate. Nancy is 15 years old. HOUSING U. S. May Discover ‘Yardstick’ In Low-Cost Indiana Project T HIS is the living room of a home costing somewhere less than $2,500. In July, 1937, four brothers named Hoess at Hammond, tnd., divid ed a 40-acre “white elephant” plot into one-acre lots, then sold homes to low-wage earners and provided them enough land for productive gardening. Thirty-six homes have been built, most of them four rooms with bath on which tenants pay $20 to $25 a month. Painting, decorating and installation of light fixtures is left to occu pants, who not only enjoy working on their own homes but take better care of them that way. Interest in the Hoess plan has become so wide spread that the O'Mahoney economic committee is investigating it as a possible model for future II, S. housing activity. ‘Welcome Home, Daddy,’ Music to Jack Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion of the world, received a warm welcome from his daughters, Joan, left, and Barbara, when he returned home to New York after convalescing from an appendicitis operation at a seashore resort. His roadwork so far has consisted of a few turns around the block. His daughters made sure of fcis welcome by inscribing it on their playroom blackboard. ‘Nudity Show’ Brings Police by Carload It all sounded pretty awful when Boston police were notified by an indignant woman that a “shocking” display of nudity was taking place at the Russell Dorr home. A carful of husky cops sped to the scene to protect the community's morals—and found 11-months-old Bruce Buf bee Dorr taking a sun bath in his “birthday” suit. The police hastily ruled that Master Bruce could play in the sun, without clothing, any time he pleases. Mrs. Dorr has her own ideas about neighbors who complain. Rules No Help to Him Food bills are cut down by gardening. Fresh eggs are within easy reach, too. Right: families which once lix>ed in over-crowded areas now enjoy sunshine and fresh air. James R. Sadler, newly conscript ed militiaman at Hounslow, Eng., barracks, faces quite a problem. Only four feet, six inches tall, Sad ler found the rifle with fixed bayonet taller than himself. However, he’D soon become accustomed to it. Cool Headed Most of the 40-acre plot is already sold and constructed, but cus tomers still come. Not te be compared with FHA homes, Hoess houses are smaller, less carefully constructed, yet many housing experts think they fit the average income better. . Hot weather hint: This resident o Kent, England, attached the blade: of an old electric fan to tbe lawi mower. By means of a few gea; wheels the fan revolves, blowing i cooling breeze as soon as the ma chine is pushed along the grass. i. , IMPROVED UNIFORM INTERNATIONAL S UNDAY I chool Lesson By HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST. D. D. Dean of The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago. (Released by Western Newspaper Union.) Lesson for August 13 Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se lected and copyrighted by International Council of Religious Education; used by permission. ELISHA: A LIFE OF HELPFULNESS LESSON TEXT—n Kings 14. GOLDEN TEXT—Be ye kind one to an- Other.—Ephesians 4:32. “Loving kindness and tender mer cies” (Ps. 103:4) are among the glo rious attributes of our God, and con sequently characteristic of those who love and serve Him. The world has all but forgotten these virtues, for in its brutal determination to achieve results there is only an out ward veneer of courtesy and consid eration which extends itself primari ly to those from whom some advan tage may be obtained or who are highly regarded because of their wealth or position. The poor and needy, the aged and afflicted are quickly brushed aside as unfortu nate hindrances in the path of prog ress. In all times God’s people have been those most considerate of oth ers. It is they who have given time and effort and means to help those in need. The life of Elisha is well characterized as a life of helpful ness. It is surprising to find how many of his miracles were for the purpose of helping others. God’s servants are called to be leaders and to be preachers, but they are none theless called to carry on a life of helpful service. Elisha’s experience with Naaman suggests how we may exercise such a ministry. Without seeking to designate verses in the text, shall we observe that we must I. Find the One in Need. It is not always that the one with the deepest need makes himself known. In fact, it is commonly true that those who have the greatest need and are possibly the most worthy of help keep their sorrows to themselves. Certainly it is true that those affl’eted with the leprosy of sin do not often come to church. We must go out and seek them and bring them in. One of the weaknesses of many churches today is that they go through their regular services, which may include preaching the gospel, and then they lament the fact that sinners do not come to the services to hear and be saved. Let us be reminded that it is our busi ness to go out into the highways and the byways to find those in need. Naaman’s experience illustrates how the simple word of a little slave girl was instrumental in bringing the leper in touch with the man of God. Had she failed in her responsibility, the prophet would have missed his opportunity to minister. Even the humblest believer has his important work, seeking out the lost and needy, and may thus be the means «f bringing about great blessing. H. Locate and Diagnose the Con dition. Naaman knew that he had leprosy, but he did not know that he had a blight of soul called pride. The prophet, acting under the guidance and control of God, struck right at the heart of things when he directed Naaman to crush his pride and to show his faith by obeying God’s command to wash seven times in the Jordan. The story has many important ap plications. Let us be sure that in our efforts to help people physically or socially, we get through to their real need, the need of Christ. Let us also be careful not to modify or change God’s requirement. There is one way of salvation—through faith in Christ; there is no other remedy for sin. A man “must be born again” or “he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (see John 3: 3-7). If men are too proud to go that way, they cannot be saved. Observe also that there was no re spect of persons on tbe part of Eli sha. Naaman was a great and dis tinguished man, ready to bestow rich gifts, but the man of God had no interest in those things. He want ed only to give God’s message. III. Apply the Remedy. One would be quick to condemn the trained physician who, having found his patient and having given his attention to his need, made a careful and accurate diagnosis and then sent him away without apply ing the cure which was in his pos session. As the servants of Christ the great Physician, engaged in the cure of souls, we need to be equally wise. It is commendable to engage in a discussion of the problems of needy men and women, expressing our heart interest in that need. It is desirable that we clarify our knowledge of their need and accu rately understand the truth of the gospel which meets that need. How ever, all of these things are quite meaningless unless they result in the bringing of the gospel to bear on the lives of the unconverted. Solitude An hour of solitude, passed in sin cere and earnest prayer or con flict with, and conquest over, a sin gle passion or subtle bosom sin, will teach us more of thought, will more effectually awaken the fac ulty and form the habit of reflection than a year’s study in the schools without them.—Coleridge. Showing the Latest Button-Front Styles VTO WONDER button - front ’ dresses are so popular for midsummer! They go on without mussing your hair or getting mussed themselves. They look so smart, crisp and tailored, and they are easiest of all to press! No. 1787 is an unusually pretty version, so easy to make that even beginners can do it. Inside pleats make your waistline small. 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How Women in Their 40’s Can Attract Men Here’s good advice for a woman during her change (usually from 33 to 52), who fears she’ll lose her appeal to men, who worries about hot flashes, loss of pep, dizzy spells, upset nerves and moody spells. Get more fresh air, 8 hrs. sleep and if you need a good general system tonic take Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, made especially for women. It helps Nature build up physical resistance, thus helps give more vivacity to enjoy life and assist calming jittery nerves and disturbing symptoms that often accompany change of life. WELL WORTH TRYING! Always Hero-Worship Hero-worship exists, has exist ed, and will forever exist, uni versally among all mankind.— Carlyle. Believe the discomfort vrttht rtimnle \ this accurate aspirin. GENUINE PURE ASPIRIN Motto of Quarrels Weakness on both sides, as we all know, is the motto of all quar rels.—Voltaire. Malaria* Chills *Fever Talc# rsfobls Oxidine. Stop* chits and fever, deem blood of moleria. 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