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Dale Hollingsworth David Dawson returns from Afghanistan Jeanette
and Emily Stone, Nancy Green, and Mary Minor attended the 5th
anniversary of the Faulkner Gardens at the Union County Heritage Museum
last Thursday. The featured speaker was Felder Rushing, “The Gestalt
Gardener.” On Saturday, Annie Ruth Stone,
Katherine Sundstrom and Mary Minor visited with Estelle Bennett at
Azalea Gardens in Oxford. They were also luncheon guests of Mrs.
Bennett while there. Mrs. Bennett was Katherine and Mary’s third grade
teacher. They enjoyed visiting and plan to make a return trip soon. Nellie
Dawson of the Cornersville area is looking forward to the return of her
son, David Dawson, after being in Afghanistan since April. His wife
will meet him this week at the Memphis Airport. They live in Olive
Branch. Recent guests in my home include Pastor
Don Newton, who preaches on the Potts Camp charge (three churches). He
always says a special prayer for me! Other special people who came last
week to see me and were dinner guests of my daughter, Betty Greer in
New Albany, were Bob and Tula Hollingsworth of Monroe County. He is the
younger brother of my late husband, L.D. I enjoyed their visit also.
They are special to me. Joann Potts of Olive
Branch, the wife of my late brother, Rev. Charles L. Potts, came to
visit her aunt, Doris Goode, at the home of her children in New Albany,
after Doris fell at her home in Hickory Flat and spending a week in New
Albany Hospital. Doris is also my special friend. Pray for her
recovery. On Sunday, Joann came to see me, and
also put flowers on her late husband’s grave in Potts Camp Cemetery. I
love Joann and her family (who are my family, too). Another special friend, Billie Margaret Benefield from the Cornersville area, visited me on Tuesday. I really enjoyed her visit. Tony
and Tammie Fincher of Memphis visited his mother, Betty Fincher, on
Sunday, also his sister, Connie and Andy Work. They enjoyed Betty’s
delicious dinner. Every Saturday night, an auction is held in Potts Camp, and large crowds attend. A
singing and dinner were held at Open Door Baptist Church in Winborn
(two miles from Potts Camp) last weekend. A large crowd attended. Thoughts Being
a Christian should never be a secret! The Lord wants us, as His
followers, to live for Him openly, and confess Him boldly before
others, so there is no question about our allegiance. Prayer Lord,
help us show compassion to a world that’s lost in sin, so when we share
the gospel, hungry souls for Christ we’ll win. For Christ’s sake, amen. Poem O,
give us homes built firm upon the Savior, where Christ is counselor,
head and guide, where every child is taught His love and favor and
gives His love to Christ, the crucified. Reasons People Forget God In Chapter 8 in Deuteronomy, God warned the children of Israel, “Beware lest thy forget God.” But they forgot Him anyway. Here
are four reasons people forget God: (1) “Some people forget God so they
can sin and not feel guilty.” (2) Others are so busy with worldly
things there is no room for God. (3) Intellectual achievements cause
people to think they don’t need God. (4) Some people have too many
material blessings to fill their lives; it makes them think that they
don’t need God. Thoughts 1.
People everywhere are hungry for the reality of a personal touch with
God! The wonderful gift of the love of Christ as our Savior was never
intended to be kept to ourselves. It should be seen in acts of love and
kindness, help and healing wherever we go. 2. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father, except through me.” John 14:6. 3. Put God first in your life and He will bless you! 4. Music is one of God’s special blessings, and the hymns lead us closer to the Lord. Thoughts An
artist was asked to paint the most beautiful picture in the world. He
asked a soldier the question, “What is the most beautiful thing in the
world?” “Peace” was his answer. “War is ugly.” Next, he asked a young
bride the same question. She said, “Love” is the answer. Later he asked
a clergy the question. He said, “Faith is the most beautiful.” When the
artist entered his home, he saw faith and peace in his children’s eyes
and love in his wife’s face. He painted the most beautiful picture in
the world and called it “Home.” Pray for Henry Tutor in Ripley Hospital, who is very ill. He was my neighbor for many years. Others
to pray for are Charles Henderson, Diane Clayton, Mary Jarrett, Doris
Goode, Sank Owen, Betty Rose Jones, G.R. Thompson and Ruby, also others
who are ill and have problems and those who have lost loved ones. Memories and History In
the late 1970s, Carl White, the new Potts Camp Cardinal basketball
coach, and his wife, Sandra, and two sons moved to town. Later they
built their own house and two girls were added to the family. After
serving 23 years, Coach White had a heart attack and died at a ball
game in Blue Mountain. Alan Rowland took over his duties as a
substitute coach. They tried hard that year to win first place to honor
Coach White but came in second place. In October
1996, T.M. Stone was the master of ceremonies at the Potts Camp gym for
the unveiling of a plaque by Irene White, mother of Coach White. It
read “The Carl Houston White Memorial Gymnasium.” It was placed in the
lobby of the gym. During the early years, our
coach, T.M. Stone, took the Potts Camp Cardinals to state three times.
The third time was the charm; they won “Overall State Championship” in
1961. I’ll never forget how excited we were. Players
on Coach T.M. Stone’s winning team were Gale Goode, James Lee Spencer,
Billy Cupp, Jimmie Siddall, Myron Cupp, Quinton Day, Jimmy Bennett,
Ralph Clayton, Roger Clayton, Charles Shaw and Robert Phillips.
Managers were James Carl Pipkin and Gary (Butch) Morris. They had
reunions for many years. Coach Stone is deceased. He was my 1936 classmate in high school at Potts Camp.
Did you know?
Richard Simmons No greater gift is given... I
had just sat down in my favorite chair when I heard the call from the
kitchen, “supper is ready.” I was watching the local news and just as
I responded to the call to supper, I noticed the TV showing a young man
in military uniform. Having a grandson in the
Navy, my family always gives attention when we see military servicemen
and women. What I saw on TV was heartbreaking. The local news was
announcing the loss of one of our soldiers. His name is Josh Ose. Josh
was only 20 years young. I don’t know the family
nor did I know Josh Ose. I do want the family to know that their fellow
Americans are thinking of them and their ultimate sacrifice. No greater
gift is given than one willing to give his life for another. I am including the last verse of “The Star Spangled Banner” as a memorial to Josh Ose. “Oh, thus be it ever when free men shall stand “Between their loved homes and the war’s desolation! “Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n-rescued land “Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. “Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, “And this be our motto: ‘In God We Trust.’ “And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” Did You Know On Sept.
29, 1892 – The first nighttime football game was played at Mansfield,
Pennsylvania, when Mansfield Teachers College faced Wyoming Seminary
beneath 20 electric lights. Sept. 30, 1868 – Louisa May Alcott published “Little Women.” Oct. 1, 1908 – Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile, priced at $850. Oct. 2, 1780 – British spy John Andre’ was hanged after being caught carrying papers for traitor Benedict Arnold. Oct. 3, 1899 – John S. Thurman of St. Louis patented the “pneumatic carpet renovator” or the first motor-driven vacuum cleaner. Oct. 4, 1927 – Carving began on Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Oct. 5, 1877 – Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph surrendered to the U.S. Army in the Bear Paw Mountains of Montana. This Week’s Quiz Who invented the mechanical reaper? Who invented the rocket engine? Who invented the cell phone? Who invented the incandescent lamp? Who invented the internet? Answers to Last Week’s Quiz Unalienable rights are based on natural law. James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights. The Constitutional Convention was held in Independence Hall. George Washington was president of the Constitutional Convention. Twelve states were present at the Constitutional Convention.
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