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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1972

Page

3

New Transportation Agency Runs Information Booth at County Fair

Ohio's forthcoming Department of Transportation promotes a consolidated government exhibit at the Athens County Fair. The information trailer, built by a Columbus PR firm, lists departments from Health to Insurance and offers 1 800 282 1085 access for small businesses.

Herb Amey Ohio Department of Transportation Department of Highways Athens County Ohio State Highway Department DePue Department of Health Bureau of Employment Services Department of Transportation Department of Commerce Department of Public Welfare Ohio Department of Economic and Community Development Gallia County Texas Department of Economic and Community Development Columbus Logan Hocking County Pat Kenney Chris Graham Nancy Cottrill Lawrence Weber Marietta Bill Abdella Chauncey

Opening Day Sparks Athens County Fair Activities

Opening day at the 12st annual Athens County fair mixed work and fun. Gambill Amusements operated rides by 10 a.m. and volunteers expected several hundred attendees by afternoon. Wingett outlined new harness racing parking rules while exhibitors prepped beef cattle and sheep for judging. Last night the LeFevres performed at the grandstand.

Athens County Gambill Amusements Wayne Wingett Fair Board Wingett LeFevres

Births and admissions listed at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital

The O'Bleness Memorial Hospital notes birth announcements for multiple families including Smith, Stump, McClelland, McCune, Chiki and others. Admitted patients include Shields, Davison, Seipel, Carpenter, Kuklis, Wade and several Athens area residents. A Jacksonville Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxiliary meeting is planned for 7 30 p m Friday to discuss their anniversary dinner and dance.

Lester Smith Nelsonville Tom Stump Jan McClelland Glouster John McCune New Marshfield Larry Chiki Athens Leo Shields Lyman Davison Nora Seipel Carl Seipel Paul Carpenter Martin Kuklis Ernest Wade Charlene Holland Carol D. Jones Shade Charles Cochran IV the Plains James Stratton Greenfield Juanita Morehead Jackson Kelly Douglas Gertrude Bolus Columbus Pat Barrett Chauncey Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Lodge

Beef Judging and Style Review Highlight Athens County Fair

Junior fair events pace Athens County Fair with morning beef judging and afternoon 4 H clothing style review at the grandstand. Also on the slate are 4 H dog evaluation, junior fair queen crowning at 7 p.m., dairy judging Thursday, and a Pomeroy dance fundraiser with Foxx and Atlantis performing.

Athens County Pomeroy Foxx Atlantis Coffee House Committee

Man Hurt In Plunge From Roof

Lee Shields of 97 S Shafer St Athens fell from a roof at 55 Lincoln Ave at 3 50 am Tuesday. He was taken to OBleness Hospital by Athens Fire Dept on backboard with possible shoulder injury and facial and hip abrasions. A sling was applied to his left shoulder.

Lee Shields S. Shafer St Athens O’bleness Hospital Athens Fire Department Lincoln Ave Shields

Motorist Charged After Car Hits House Steps

David Dowler aged 21 of 30 Walker Street was arrested on Athens police charges of reckless operation after driving into the front steps of a house on N Lancaster Street. He pleaded guilty in Athens County Municipal Court and was fined 35 dollars with costs and a 30 day license suspension.

David Dowler Walker St Athens Dowler N. Lancaster Street Charles Jones Athens County

Two juveniles caught with stolen cash in Athens break-in

Athens Police arrested two youths after finding 153 dollars in cash on them. Officers believe the money came from a burglary at the Mobil Station on Lancaster Street, committed late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Athens City Mobil Lancaster Street

Legion Meeting in Middleport Plans Refreshments

Middleport post No. 128 of the American Legion will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the post home with refreshments to follow.

Middleport Feeney- Bennett American Legion

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New Transportation Agency Gilligan Michael DePue Highway Department Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Department of Natural Resources Department of Education Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Department of Agriculture Department of Highway Safety Department of Industrial Relations Ohio Youth Commission Department of Insurance Messenger Dan Dry O’bleness Memorial Hospital David White Jerry Bobo James Hanning Basil Holland Carl Pettit Ronald Thompson Thomas Buckley Christopher Keller Legion Carpenters Elk Your Happy Shopping Store Skooters Wat Dom Doorbuster North Court Street BELK
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