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In the autumn of 1945, one of Limestone County’s more notable court proceedings unfolded in the 77th District Court — the trial of Pat Ward, former commissioner of Precinct 4 in Mexia. The case, which drew considerable local attention at the time, centered on allegations that Ward had sold county property without authorization and embezzled the proceeds.

I agree with Mr. Lockwood, if the bond were used for education and improving scores, I would be for it; but alas there seems to be wants and not needs. A previous passed bond was to do the girls and boys locker room and restrooms in the Middle school; it was not done. Buses were to be moved to the maintenance center then, not done. These and several other items in that bond money were diverted to sports.

God promises us fruitfulness if we abide in Him. “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing” (John 15:4,5). For a Christian to bear fruit he must “abide” in Christ. If the Christian does not retain the close association with Christ, he cannot bear the fruit God desires him to bear. The branch does its work of producing fruit only by means of the vine. This intimacy of a close personal association with Christ and each believer is essential or fruit will not be produced. This requires constant abiding which means constant infiltration into the heart and mind of every believer the message of Christ which means constant cleansing (vss 3), which in turn results in fruit bearing. The Holy Spirit directs each of us through the prayer and study of the Word of God so that we may bear the fruit that will honor and glorify our Lord. We should examine our life and determine the type of fruit we are currently bearing?