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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1947

Page

2

Jones to speak 12 major sermons in Athens mission

Missionary E Stanley Jones evangelist and author will deliver 12 sermons on Christ Is the Answer during his Athens preaching mission starting November 27. Sponsored by the Department of Evangelism of the Federal Council of Churches and Athens County Ministerial Association, with events at Memorial Auditorium and First Methodist Church.

E. Stanley Jones Athens India Department of Evangelism Federal Council of Churches Athens County First Methodist Church The Church Council Japan Korea Burma China Malaya South America Berry Hotel Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Presbyterian Church Jones Lindley Hall Clarksburg City College Baltimore Asbury College Duke Syracuse United States Lucknow Harold F. Kellogg Dr. Jones

County Auditor Details 35000 Received From Sales Tax

Athens County Auditor Ralph Elliott disclosed 35000 in state sales tax receipts, with 214000 in certificates to spend from the General Fund. About 25000 has already been used or contracted, and overdrafts arise from low initial appropriations and late revenue.

Athens County Ralph Elliott Mb Bitches Elliott Budget Commission

Halloween Parade to Feature Kiwanis Sponsored Beggar's Night

Rains washed out pre Halloween activities and Thursday night hosts the Court Street Beggar's Night and Kiwanis Halloween Parade led by the Athens High School Band. Parade forms at Court and Presidents Streets at 7 p.m. proceeds to the stadium where candy and prizes await children in three age groups. A 20 minute Athens Mechanicsburg junior high game follows, with band events continuing into Friday including a Memorial Auditorium concert and a football game at the high school stadium.

Court St Athens High School Court Presidents Sts Kiwanis Mill Athens Mechanicsburg Memorial Auditorium SOEA

Peterson's Ointment relief for piles advertised

Millions have found relief from itching and smarting with Peterson's Ointment. The soothing cooling formula helps sleep through the night and is sold as 35c a box or 60c in a tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

District Jersey Breeders Hold Friday Meeting At Athens Grange Hall

The district Jersey breeders from Washington Meigs Morgan and Athens counties will meet Friday at 10 a m at the Athens Grange Hall. Ross Wright announces the program includes a noon basket dinner and talks by Victor Peterson American Jersey Cattle Club A E Stevens Ohio Jersey Cattle Club Harvey Johnston secretary and R R Starbuck Ohio State University. Officers are Harold Knox Stockport president and D B Dugan Athens secretary.

Washington Meigs Morgan Athens Ross Wright Victor Peterson American Jersey Cattle Club A. E. Stevens Ohio Jersey Cattle Club Harvey Johnston R. R. Starbuck Ohio State University Harold Knox

October Rain Drops to Cooler Air After Warm Tuesday

After a light rainfall of .04 inches last night, Wednesday morning returned to typical October weather. The low reached 46 degrees and the high yesterday was 71. At 10 a.m. the thermometer stood at 52. The Hocking River rose to 2.91 feet per weather observer Mrs. C. N. France.

Hocking C. N. France

Road Contract Extended on U S Route 50 near Canaanville

The contract to repair 1.7 miles of U S Route 50 east of Canaanville has been extended beyond the October 31 deadline. James A. Jones, the Resident Engineer, reports eighty percent completion. The Charles Shook Co. of Dayton works on embankments drainage, grading, drainage structures, and a concrete bridge.

Canaanville James A. Jones Charles Shook Co Dayton

Births and admissions at Shelter Centers

Mr and Mrs Charles Wingett of Athens welcome a daughter while Mr and Mrs William Coull of The Plains greet a son. Admitted Wilma Ball The Plains major surgery Mary Ginnan Glouster major surgery Mary Sharp New Carlisle major surgery Clyde Hooper Albany medical. Dismissed Mrs Wiley Colburn and son Athens Nancy Lou Kinsey Carpenter Mrs W A Craft Glouster Mrs Marguerite Bailey Albany Mrs Catherine Bossington Athens Mrs Vivian Jones Shade.

Wilma Ball the Plains Mary Ginnan Glouster William Sharp New Carlisle Clyde Hooper Albany Wiley Colburn and

Quarterly Contribution Reports Due

Employers must file quarterly contribution reports by October 31 midnight to avoid penalties under Ohio law. Frank J. Collopy, administrator of the State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation, notes penalties from 5 to 25 dollars for delays and says affected employers have been informed by mail.

Ohio Frank J. Collopy State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation General Assembly Collopy

Civil Service posts astronomer exams in DC area

The Civil Service Commission lists an astronomer examination for positions in Washington DC and nearby Virginia and Maryland. Salaries range from 3397 to 7102 dollars yearly. Applicants need a astronomy degree plus four years technical experience or an equivalent mix. Full details from W H Oldfield, Civil Service secretary. TEACHER PLANS TRIP CLEVELAND Dr Alex N Dragnich heads to Yugoslavia to lead the US Information Service in Belgrade.

Civil Service Commission Washington D. C Virginia Maryland W. H. Oldfield Civil Service Post Office Cleveland Alex N. Dragnich Western Reserve University Yugoslavia U. S. Information Service Belgrade

National Show Honors Won by Athens Horses

Four horses owned by Mrs. Fred Beasley earned top prizes at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show in Harrisburg. Star Attraction driven by Virginia Beasley won first in the $250 ladies stake and the $250 five gaited amateur stake, plus second in novice five gaited. Shelter ed Genius earned fourth in both novice five gaited and the five gaited stake and fifth in the ladies stake. Marianna's Masterpiece with Mrs. Beasley took second in three-year old five gaited and third in the junior five gaited stake. Captain's Fancy earned second in the three gaited amateur and third in the ladies three gaited stake, ridden by Virginia Beasley.

Fred Beasley Harrisburg Virginia Beasley

Prompt Claim urged to file for Social Security benefits

Robert B. Youmans, manager of the Zanesville Social Security office, urges residents across Athens, Coshocton, Hocking, Guernsey, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry and Washington counties to file claims. About 5,162 people receive 91,978 dollars monthly, with many eligible for old age or survivors benefits. A Zanesville representative will be at the Athens Ohio State Employment Service office on the second and fourth Mondays each month from 1 to 3 30 PM to accept claims and provide information.

Youmans Athens Coshocton Hocking Guernsey Monroe Morgan Muskingum Noble Perry Washington Zanesville Ohio

Engineer to discuss Walnut Creek flood plan with officials

Brig. Gen. Weart of the Ohio River division will meet Columbus officials Friday to discuss the proposed Sandusky-Scioto Conservancy District flood control reservoir on Walnut Creek.

Cincinnati Brig. Gen. Weart Ohio River Division Sandusky-Scioto Conservancy District Walnut Creek Columbus

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