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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
4
Dr. Torrey's Torrey Union weeklong series examines the Holy Spirit as a person and actor in Christian life. The sermons argue the Spirit possesses knowledge and will, grieves, intercedes, teaches, and guides, urging believers to seek a personal relationship with Him.
Athens council met to discuss city hall improvements and other business including charter amendments. A 570 painting bill was tabled for finance and a 40 coal bin expense was deferred. Proposals include changing inauguration date to January 1 and allowing a near beer referendum. A civil service board was discussed but dropped.
Judge Daniel will not be able to try the Griffin case on the 31st. Judge Brand has arranged with Judge B H Hill of Atlanta to sit for him that week. Judge Brand will preside for Judge Hill next week in Atlanta.
The Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation head spoke at the University of Georgia School of Commerce on corporation finance. He praised the school’s work and forecast immediate prominence, while the program also featured Dr. Torrey’s sermon on The Holy Spirit and its work alongside sermons on repentance and faith in Christ.
The Sunday American and Walton Tribune praise Miss Moina Michael, lady principal of the State Normal School in Athens, for being elected president of the Georgia State Normal Schools and Colleges Lady Principals and Deans. The May conference in Atlanta adopted new constitutional articles, with Athens chosen for the next session.
London reports the Kikuyu Controversy over Church of England alignments has ended with Archibishop Canterbury endorsing toleration. The dispute, rooted in high versus low church tensions and nonconformist communion, emerged from a 1913 conference in Kikuyu and the subsequent rift between Anglican bishops.
Seven officers and directors of the Commercial National Bank of Macon are indicted for misapplication of funds and false reports to the comptroller. Indicted names include E. Y. Mallary J. J. Cobb Thad C. Parker Fy Jelks Frank L. Mallary BE Nat Lewis and Leon B. Dure. The bank was absorbed last year.
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