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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1969

Page

3

Junior Fair Livestock Sale Sets Records at Athens County Fair

The Ninth Annual Junior Fair Livestock Sale at the Athens County Fair Friday night posted record totals in total sales and top prices. George Rose’s 923 pound steer brought 1.40 per pound from Page Chevrolet Olds of Athens, while Pratt's Market paid 1.13 per pound for the top hog, and Landmark of Athens bought the top lamb for 1 per pound. Total proceeds reached 20,746.88 with 30 steers, 22 hogs, and 19 lambs sold, Page Chevrolet Olds leading buyers with 8,019.18 in hogs and 7,543.16 in steers.

Tom Metters Athens County Page Chevrolet-Olds Athens Dan Stright Albany Ffa Francis Conrath George Rose Gordon Page Page Athens National Bank Pratt Richard Willliams Evans Packing Co Landmark of Athens Rhonda Reims Marion Riggs Ford and Mercury Logan Peuple’s Bank of Nelsonville Landmark of University Volkswagen of Emerson Marting Washingwn Harold Brazier Sim Washburn Kathy Keirns Penny Batley Marion Riggs Landmark Bill Biehl Rapp Beasley and Mathews Towne House Grill People’s Bank of Richard Starlin Amesville Easler’s Dairy Tri-County Processing Mhens National Bank Steen Sale

Athens Council Eyes Planner For Recreation Complex

Athens city council plans a special session to hire a planner or consulting engineer for a new pool and recreation complex on state land near the Ohio University airport. The project could involve transfers of land and funds tied to Route 33 bypass financing and airport glidepath considerations.

Athens City Council Dwight Robinson E. State Street Ohio University The University Athens High School Uni Department of Highways Albany Ohio, University

Athens County Fair winds down after big crowds

Rain failed to dampen fairgoer enthusiasm at the Athens County Fair as about 2,000 paid admissions were reported on Friday. Highlights included the Junior Fair Livestock Sale, judging for sheep and swine, and the Midwest Jamboree as attendees enjoyed rides and booths despite puddles.

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