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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1972

Page

2

Weekley Wins Five-Year Wait For Junior Fair Crown

Bob Weekley, 16, wins the top steer at the Athens County Junior Fair beef show with a 13‑month, about 1000‑pound Charolais. The Weekley family of Guysville also sees Judy Weekley place high as his sister Judy Conrad and other 4‑H members win showmanship honors.

Weekley Athens County Charolais Federal Hocking Fitters and Showers Charles Weekley Guysville Bob Judy Judy Conrad Kenneth Conrad Coolville Steve Pugh Larry Pugh Cathy Lucas Joe Lucas Athens Tony Sayers Ames-Bern Wonders Candy Lucas Luke Brooks Alexander Jim Rose Federal Hocking Lula Ford Ames- Bern Wonders Farmers of America Club Bob Weekley Federal-Hocking

Three Winners Selected In County Fair Dog Show

Thirteen entrants competed in a Wednesday 4 H dog evaluation with judge Jackie Jones to place top dogs for state fair entry. Winners included Rachel Herbener with Ginger in beginners Pat Smith with Kanga in novice and Jessica Smith with Songkeenia in graduate novice.

Jackie Jones AKC Parkersburg Rachel Herbener Dog Ginger Canine Capers Pat Smith Kanga Amesville Jessica Smith Bill Wright Daryl Wickstrom Pippa Tara Boyer Tar Baby Paula Brown Penny Holli Damman Cricket Connie Hensley King Messenger Dan Dry Ginger

Matinee Outing For Athens Mental Health Center Youths

Youngsters from the adolescent unit of the Athens Mental Health Center attended a Wednesday matinee at the Athena Theater. They were chaperoned by teachers Mrs. Nancy Lankas and Mrs. Gerry Parker. Tickets were provided by James Fletcher of Jim's Ashland Station and he arranged tickets for future matinees sponsored by local businessmen for Athens children.

Athens Mental Health Center Athena Theater Nancy Lankas Gerry Parker James Fletcher Jim Ashland Richland Avenue Athens

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