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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1931

Page

5

Pastor Discusses Bible Miracles at Nelsonville Meeting

Rev. Lloyd Evans explained miracles as supernatural acts against nature at a Presbyterian Church young people's gathering. He argued events like the Red Sea crossing and manna were not miracles, citing natural explanations and seasonal quail migrations.

Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Evans Red Sea Oss Buez Canal Wivans Sven Egypt Minor Bert Desert Mary Lou Hudson Frank Knox John Sheffield Peggy Whitmore

Former Millfield Mine workers seek re employment

Nelsonville reports about 147 former employees of Millfield Mine No. 6 of the Sunday Creek Coal Company have filed applications for work with the mine superintendent. Re-hiring continues and the mine will be marked up for work once applications are accepted in sufficient numbers. At the time of the strike four weeks ago roughly 375 men were employed at No. 6. Only former employees are being considered.

Nelsonville Illfield Eek Coal Company

School Janitors of District Meet Here

Approximately 30 janitors and principals from Logan Athens Olsonville and smaller Athens and Hocking County schools gathered Saturday for the first janitors' meeting in the district. Organized by E J Arnold the session featured L O Thompson Colums experience and a noon meal provided by the local high school's economics department. John Mooney Nelsonville was elected president with John Drollinger Logan as vice president and D W Barnhill Athens as secretary treasurer. The group plans future meetings in one of the three cities to continue problem discussion and organization.

Nelsonville Logan Athens Olsonville Hocking E. J. Arnold Nelson Ville L. O. Thompson Collms John Mooney Ohn Drollinger D. W. Barnhill

Nelsonville Man Sentenced For Intoxication And Car Start

Amon aybron of Nelsonville pleaded guilty before Mayor Bill Hickman to intoxication and starting an automobile without the owner's consent. He was fined 10 and given three months in the County Jail for the second charge. Hay ton was taken to Athens by Police Chief George Bateman. Eugene Ward also pleaded guilty to implication, was fined 10 and costs.

Nelsonville Amon Aybron Bill Hickman Yesteray Hayton Athens George Bateman Eugene Ward

Starkey Dinner Hosts Spur Local Social

Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey of Ashen Avenue entertained at dinner on Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs George Starkey Fernandina Stirkey Guysville and families Kelley and Simonton. The event featured Mr and Mrs Carl Starkey Mrs Mary Kelley and daughter Kathleen among others.

Sam Starkey Ashen Avenue Unday George Starey Mary Starkey Fernandina Stirkey Guysville Rs. Cliford Kelley Mary Keley Mises Nora Ruth Kelley Carl Starkey Willard Simonton Kathleen

W R C Will Meet Tonight at I O F Hall

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a meeting this evening at 7 o'clock in the I O F Hall.

W R. C Woman’s Relief Corps

Mother defends son as convict after Kansas City robbery

Mrs. Orlena Johnson brought her 20 year old son George to police headquarters and said he confessed to robbery. George admitted taking $4 to buy food for his pregnant wife. He received a five year sentence with possible parole after a portion of the term.

Orlena Johnson George Kansas City

Home Craft Club Meeting Tuesday Night

The Home Craft Club will meet Tuesday night with Mrs. Effie Bardain at Adams Street.

Home Craft Club Effie Bardain Adams Street

Thanksgiving party by Christian Sunday School class

The Business Girls' Class plans a Tuesday night Thanksgiving event at the Dew Hotel with a 6 o'clock dinner. A business meeting and social hour follow at Miss Genevieve Beagle's home, 822 Walnut Street.

The Christian Sunday School Dew Hotel Genevieve Beagle Walnut Street

Central School PTA to Hold Meeting Tuesday Afternoon

The Parent-Teacher Association of Central School meets Tuesday at 2 45 PM in the school building. Mrs. O C Bird will speak, and pupils will provide music for the program.

Parent-Teacher Association of Central School O. C. Bird

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter meeting report

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Regent Mrs. M S Shepard home on Saturday afternoon November 21. Program included America sung by Mrs. C H Martin flag salute prayer by Mrs. W L Hudson readings on Mary Ball Washington and presidential shrines with Elizabeth Shepard offering a piano solo. DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS Daughters of Union Veterans to meet in their hall Tuesday at 2 20 o clock with an inspecting officer present.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the Revolution M. S. Shepard America C. H. Martin W. L. Hudson George and Martha Washington Hudson Ohlinger Mary Ball Washington Roscall Elizabeth Shepard Daughters OF Veterans Daughters of Union Veterans

Classified Ads Help Wanted Representative Call

Classified ad seeks an experienced representative. Telephone Your News Your Society and Locals to 412-W for service. Specifies assistance and contact details.

Faithful Workers Class Meats and Plans Dinner

The Faithful Workers Class of the M. E. Sunday School met at Mrs. Fred Freer's home on W. Columbus Street for a party. They decided to entertain with a Dagaar and a chicken dinner on December 3 in the church social rooms at 6 o'clock and enjoyed readings and an old fashioned spelling school.

Faithful Workers M. E. Sunday School Fred Freer W. Columbus Street George Evans G. Mreppel Bertha Nelson Hock W. H. Bartoe Mary Riggs Frances Claypool Woodstock Oldfield Logan

Past Grand Club to Meet Mrs Bertha Willis Host

Mrs Bertha Willis will host the Past Noble Grands Club as it holds its regular meeting at the I C O F Hall on Tuesday night November 24.

Bertha Willis Noble Grands Club I. C. O. F. Hall

Past Councilors Meet of the Daughters of America

The Past Councilors Association met Thursday night at the Junior Order Hall with 11 members and guests. Mrs. Mattie Weekley presided as president. A social hour followed by a three course luncheon. The next gathering is a hard times social on December 17.

Councilors Association of the Daughters of America Mattie Weekley

Epworth League Meeting Planned Tuesday Night

A party for Epworth League members of the Methodist Church will be held Tuesday at 7 30 oclock in the church social rooms. All members are urged to attend.

Epworth League Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Local residents visit relatives and attend services across towns

The report lists several families visiting Columbus Athens and Millersport for funerals and visits. It notes Walter McKibben and family in Za leski, the Smith aunt's funeral in Columbus, and multiple visits to Athens Fredericktown and Steubenville. It also covers Athens City Schools arranging trips to Edwin Watts Churb Library for first and fifth grades.

Walter McKibben Helen Mary Etta Laurrence Zaleski Winifred Boss Ralph William Joe Barrows Mary E. Smith Columbus W. F. Patton Eileen Wilma Katherine Hall Lee Millersport C. E. Weltzheimer Margaret Martha Steubenville Vern Vorhes Edwin Watts

Olive Tablets Advertise Youthful Vitality From Liver Health

An Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle bile and bowel tonic that revitalizes appearance by toning the liver and clearing impurities. The olive colored remedy, sold in 15c 30c and 60c sizes, claims to combat sallow complexions and dull eyes.

Edwards Ohio

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