104th Athens County Fair Opens Tomorrow for Four Days
Athens County Fair opens Wednesday at the fair grounds for four days with horse pulling contests starting at 9 am and weigh-ins from 6 am. Exhibits range from prize cattle and canned produce to amateur art with deadlines for entries and fees. live stock judging, beef showmanship, and a wrestling show cap the opening day, followed by a fireworks display.
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Athens
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All- Star TV
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Fire damages Canaan Service Station and camp site
Fire at Canaan Service Station in Canaanville causes extensive damage. Athens Fire Department and neighbors fought the blaze with help from volunteers and a portable pump. The fire also damaged a camp site nearby with a $35,000 steel swimming pool, while several cabins and storage were ruined. no serious injuries reported.
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TriState Purchasing Agents Plan Outing at Valley Club
The TriState Purchasing Agents plan a golf outing at Valley Country Club with a smorgasbord supper. New officers will be greeted at the event hosted by Fesenmeier Brewing Co. and others.
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Ne Valley Country Club
Fesenmeier Brewing Co
Swim Tests Complete OS Elementary School Work
Rufus Putnam School conducts a progressive swimming program under A H Rhoads assistant professor of physical education. Three student teachers report three divisions beginners intermediate and a swimming group with goals for divers, strokes, diving and life saving in final class.
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Rufus Putnam
A. H. Rhoads
Hanning
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Bill Farms
Dave Lundberg
Prety’ Poagen
Etetig
Rhoads
Two Wrecks Reported Drivers Pay Fine
Monday patrol records two noninjury crashes near Athens two drivers cited for unsafe operation. William Darst Jr of Denver Town and Harley White of Denvertown collided while attempting to pass on a curve, while Ronald W. Davis of 273 East State Street veered to avoid another car two miles west of Athens and was fined 22 dollars plus costs in Municipal Court.
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Harley D. White
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Darst
Ronald W. Davis
State St. Jett
Athens
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Way
Crash Fatal To Brother of Clark Miller in Nevada Auto Crash
A Nevada auto crash Sunday killed Clark J. Miller 45 his wife Marion 43 and two sons Clark and Je, while injuring others. Miller former ROTC commander at University of Colorado was en route from Denver to California when their car crossed a bridge near Reno and was hit by a truck. Driver of the rear car faced manslaughter charges. The Millers from Winds and their daughter Marion had been guests at various homes recently. Funeral services were planned in Athens Route for the Millers and family members near Mex Anna Perry.
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Kehens
Anna Perry
Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Update
Names and partial listings mention Mrs Charles Young of Athens Mrs Pred Byers of Millfield and Sten canoe Van Dyke and Ralph Allen with a baby girl Hart in Athens Mrs Florabet Mullins Chaun lead a fragmented hospital note item reflecting births or admissions.
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Athens
Pred Byers
Millfield
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van Dyke
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Hart
Florabet Mullins
Mechanic Seeks Sewer Plan Approval For Athens County
Athens County commissioners considered a request to extend sewer service to a growing suburb south of Athens. The decision hinges on annexation and financing, with final plans to be shaped by residents of the unincorporated area and future county action.
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Athens County
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Athens site chosen for county park east of Home Street
County commissioners announced plans to establish a public park on county land east of Home Street between the Veteran Apartments and the railroad. The park will be a combination playground and ball park with civic group backing and city cooperation. A committee will draft the plans with representatives from local organizations. Currently the only recreation facility in the district is a softball field near Home Street.
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Department of Natural Resources District
Firemen honored by 4-H group at Knights meeting
The Mechanicsburg group 4-H aided Athens commandery 15 Knights Templar with a cash contribution to the MacWehland Fire Brigade. Raymond W. Webb said refreshments were served as part of the community service project led by Ralph Perry, the fire chief.
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God Have
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Wehland
Donie’ Temple
Ralph Perry
Raymond W. Webb
Exam for Fireman Set for Wednesday
An examination for probationary firemen will be conducted Wednesday at 7 30 p m by the civil service commission. Applicants must be 21 to 30 years old.
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