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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
2
June 6 Nelsonville reports one of two new 150 hp boilers for the city electric light and water works has been matched by John Fellum. The state boiler inspector is due today to inspect the installation replacing old units. When finished the plant will serve four boilers of the same type.
Nelsonville notices report Children's Day observance by the First Church of Christ Bible School with a 7 30 p m program including songs recitations and a play all presented by students and staff. Funeral services for Press Siddle 64 were held at the Christian Church with hymns Lead Kindly Light and Sometime We'll Understand.
Mrs. Alvira Koon 98 died Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs. Harley Warden’s home in Buchtel. The body was taken to McLaughlin mortuary and then to sister Mrs Reddecca Curtin’s home on Mill Street. Funeral services Sunday at 7 PM at Latter Day Baptist Church, Elder D. Vickeroy presiding. Burial at Greenlawn. She leaves husband William Koon daughter four grandchildren and a son preceded her in death.
Contracts for carrier routes between Marietta and Cambridge, Marietta and Cutler, and Marietta and Matamora were awarded. Miss Helen B. Gibson of Sharpeburg won the route between Marietta and Cutler with an annual bid of 41778 dollars, and start dates are set for July 1.
Dana Connett four year old son of Mr and Mrs Data Connett of 13 North Lancaster Street was slightly brushed on the face and leg when struck by a car driven by C D Caston of 102 Grosvenor Street at 530 Thursday afternoon near his home. Witnesses called the incident unavoidable. the child darted into the path of the oncoming auto. The car passed over him with minor injuries.
The Cosmo politan Club hosted its annual picnic Thursday afternoon at Smith's Tourist Camp on the Nelsonville Logan road. Members and guests totaling 28 enjoyed the event with a picnic dinner served at 6 o'clock.
The Daughters of America will meet in the Junior Order Hall this evening at 7 30 for their regular meeting All members of the Degree staff are asked to be present to practice for the memorial services.
In Colombur a record for compensation claims under the $2.1 million special disaster fund was established after the MulA mine explosion killed six officials and miners. Total claims paid reach about $400,000 including $71,218.44 in 77 cases and $11,900 in funeral expenses in seven cases. Insurance payout of $19,000 is not included.
Both Florida houses override Governor Carlton veto on a parimutuel bill with county option, enabling a 2 million dollar upgrade of Hialeah Racetrack to become the nation’s finest says Miami Racing Association manager Frank Bruen. Work on the project to start within 48 hours.
Ronald Martin twenty three of Phoenix Arizona drowned in Yellow Creek at Wellsville while fishing He was visiting a friend and looking for work at the time of the accident.
City Engineer John W. Dowler drafts water mains expansion into East Athens from North Hil Reservoir. Two options to feed East Athens were reviewed by Council with Service Director John a. Colting in charge. The favored plan proposes a tunnel under North Hill to Grosvenor Street then to East State Street avoiding damage to trees and utilities.
City officials announce a new plant and larger purchase through bid will fund the project. City department workers will lay the line and build tunnels during the summer, with start several weeks away. The East State Street pipeline, laid in 1802, plus recent district building, created demand that cannot be met.
There will be no morning or evening services at the Athens Picet Christian Church so the congregation may attend the Utivere alty baccalaureate service at Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and the school baccalaureate service at the Methodist Church at 8 p.m.
A fire of undetermined origin today destroyed the quarters of J. J. Evans and a traveling circus in Canton including buildings tents props and other equipment. The loss was heavy and no injuries are reported.
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