Athens Fairgrounds Displays Abound With Exhibits
Dozens of county fair exhibitors line the Athens grounds from the west beyond the grandstand to the midway end near W Union Street Cemetery. Ohio State, Athens Grange, local service clubs and civic groups showcase information, food, crafts and vehicles while vendors from Mas sey Ferguson to Beltone offer demonstrations and products.
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Athens
W. Union Street
Ohio
U.S
Clarence Miller
Vietnam
Athens Cancer Society
Alliance For Community Action
Institute For Regional Development
Massey-Ferguson
United Roofing and Construction Co
Beltone Hearing Service
March of Dimes
Athens State Hospital
Two Vehicle Accidents Investigated by Highway Patrol
Two unrelated accidents were investigated Thursday afternoon by the highway patrol. At 2:15 p.m. on Route 216 in Hocking County near the Athens County line, James Rupe aged 18 of Nelsonville collided with Albert Winchell aged 47 of Glouster Route 3, with Rupe cited for improper passing. no injuries were reported. A second incident at 3:30 p.m. on Route 93 near Fall Two Road 382 involved a rock falling from Albert Sheets’ truck and striking Floyd Triplet’s car. no injuries or citations were issued. Forrest D. Higgs was named district sales manager for Schlitz Brewing Co. in Athens, covering multiple Ohio markets. he joined Schlitz in January after serving as a district sales representative at large.
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Highway Patrol
Hocking County
Athens County
James Rupe
Nelsonville
Albert Winchell
Glouster
Rupe
Fall Two
Albert Sheets
Floyd Triplet
Forrest D. Higgs
Schlitz Brewing Co
Athens
Ohio
Bellaire
Cambridge
Chillicothe
Mt. Vernon
Newark
Portsmouth
Steubenville
Higgs
Schlitz
Saddle Slicker Entries Head For State Fair
Athens County junior fair officials selected Bill Cole and Shirley Burdette to represent the county in the Ohio State Fair horse competition August 24 and 25. Altogether, more than 300 entries are expected with multiple Saddle Slickers receiving top rosettes and prize placements across showmanship and horsemanship divisions.
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Bill Cole
Shirley Burdette
Athens County
Cole
Miss Burdette
Shade Area
Saddle Slickers
Beverly Ogram
Vickie Cole
Beverly Allen
Albany Bit and Spurs
Miss Cole
Tom Bishop
Grant Newland
Miss Allen
Miss Ogram
Carolyn Pincelli
Boyd Ruth
Theresa Main
Alfred Carter
Athens Latigo
Pam
Spurs
County Fair Attendance Rises at Athens County Fair
Attendance on Thursday topped 1,300 over 2,200 Wednesday for a 3,500 plus turnout. Combined two days reach 5,700, beating 1966 by 900. With passes and staff included, total seen near 11,000 entering Friday, as favorable weather aids the event.
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Athens County
Small Fires Reported in Athens County Events
Three fire runs were made Thursday by the Athens fire department. At 1 10 p.m. a fire started in the horse barn at the Athens County Fairgrounds and was out when they arrived. At 6 11 p.m. firemen went to 355 W State St to the garage of Eldon Byrnes where a fire had started and was out upon arrival. A city truck on W State St at the city garage caught fire but was extinguished with minor damage. COURT OKS COLLECTION Common Pleas Court rules Bob Hess Inc can collect $888.14 from Elmer and Lenore Harvey Coolville on a promissory note.
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Bob Rogers
Juzene
Athens County Fair
Albert Kerns
Albert
Athens Fire Department
Athens County Fairgrounds
W. State St
Eldon Byrnes
Common Pleas Court
Bob Hess, Inc
Elmer
Lenore Harvey
Coolville
Dairy Farmers Sweep Open Class At Athens County Fair
Five dairy farmers dominated judging across Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey Holstein and Brown Swiss divisions at the Athens County Fair. Winners include Larry Chipps Beverly James Carnahan Charles Seibel David Starlin Jana Chadwell Richard Dailey and Dan Carmichael with Ayrshire Guernsey Jersey Holstein and Brown Swiss awards tallied across age groups and calf and heifer classes.
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Athens County
Charles W. Seibel
Stockport
David Starlin
Amesville
Jana Chadwell
Richard Dailey
Athens
Kiwanis Club Beef Contest Winners Named
Paula French of the Bates Boosters won Wednesday's Kiwanis junior fair beef cattle event with her steer. Judging focused on physical quality and appearance of the animals.
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Kiwanis Club
Paula French
Bates Boosters
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Hawker
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Starlin
Mark Enlow
Carnahan
Dan Carmichael
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Seibel’s Cattle
Jane Dodd
Becky Howard
Guysville
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