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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1971

Page

3

Deborah Burkhammer Crowned Junior Fair Queen at Athens County Fair

Deborah Burkhammer 16 of Coolville Route 2 won the Junior Fair Queen title at the Athens County Fair after a seven-contestant field. She presented trophies for the 4-H float parade and will represent Athens County at the State Fair in coming competitions.

Coolville Athens County Fair Deborah Burkhammer Debbie Greg Sloan Far Fitters Debbie Burkhammer Athens County Penny Reighart Athens High School Robert Kline Ohio University Monty Calvert Latigo Riders

Clovers Capture 17 Of 21 Dairy Awards At Athens Fair

The All-For-One Clovers took 17 of 21 open dairy prizes at the Athens County Fair dairy judging, including all six firsts. Debbie Perry won the Athens County Jersey Breeders championship rosette. Judy Gift, Kiwanis Holstein plaque. other top placers included Lynette Dougan, Steve Dougan, Karen Brake, David Ashworth, Sandy Brake, and David Winland, all linked to the Clovers or related clubs.

Athens County Fair Debbie Perry Athens County Jersey Judy Gift Lynette Dougan Steve Dougan Clovers Karen Brake David Ashworth Sandy David Winland Graden Cattle Club Judy Allen Brent, Hayes Carthage-Troy Livestock Club Sandra Brake Bonnie Allen Robin Winland Garden Cattle Club Jane Dodd

Beautiful View Peak Country Lures Visitors and Shows

Buena Vista Colorado spotlights its scenic valley and 16 peaks over 14,000 feet near the Continental Divide. In local livestock shows, Brent Hayes takes second in junior division while Sandra Brake wins first. Ly nette Dougan and Bonnie Allen follow in top placements.

Buena Vista Colo North America Rockies

Chauncey Personal Guests Dine With Local Families

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Hughie McCune hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Don Vernon and daughters from New Straitsville Mr and Mrs Robert Vernon and children from Shawnee Mr and Mrs Leroy McCune and children from Loudenville Evelyn Burchfield of Chauncey Donna McCune Jerry Storer Stewart and Junior McCune of Millfield

Hughie McCune Millfield Don Vernon New Straitsville Robert Vernon Shawnee Leroy McCune Loudenville Evelyn Burchfield Chauncey Donna McCune Jerry Storer Stewart Junior McCune

County Courthouse to Close for Athens County Fair

Offices in the Athens County Court House will be closed all day Friday to allow employees to attend the Athens County Fair.

Athens County Court House Athens County

Second Warning on Route 33 Speed Enforcement

The State Highway Patrol will increase surveillance on Route 33 from Athens to Pomeroy after noting accidents near Shade. The crackdown targets speeding, excessive speed for conditions, and driving left of center south of Athens, with caution for north of Athens as well.

Athens Columbus Shade Pomeroy Route 33

Grass Cultivation Accusation Denied

Two people bound to the fall Athens County Grand Jury after pleading innocent to cultivating marijuana. Michael Katz 22 Millfield and Joyce Franzen 22 Vernon Conn were arrested Aug 4 when six potted plants were removed from the roof of Katz rental trail.er They are held in Athens County Jail on 5000 bond and face additional possession charges.

Athens County Grand Jury Franklin Sheeter Michael Katz Millfield Joyce Franzen Vernon, Conn Athens County Sheriff's Deputies Katz

Ohio University Instructor Named to Athens County Board

Brian J. McHugh, a special education instructor at Ohio University, was appointed Aug. 7 by Juvenile Probate Judge Harold Rose to the Athens County Mental Retardation Board, replacing Olive W. Parrish who resigned for family reasons. He’ll serve a four year term on the seven member board.

Ohio University Athens County Brian J. McHugh Harold Rose Bate Court McHugh Olive W. Parrish Coolville QO. U Patricia N. High St Athens William Howe Howe Tri- County

Crime Board Members Have Police Records

BUENOS AIRES The ministry of justice denies charter to the Argentine Federation of Criminology because some board members have police records. MILLFIELD The Mingus reunion gathers relatives at the Earich Building with basket dinner at noon on Sunday.

Crime Board Buenos Aires Argentina Ministry of Justice Millfield Calvin Rosanna Mingus Earich

Athens County Legal Aid Plan Deferred by Commissioners

Athens County Commissioners deferred action on forming a legal aid organization tied to the Safe Streets Act funding. The delay follows concerns over signatures on petitions and a need to consult the prosecuting attorney before approving a letter of intent due by August 15.

Athens County Tri-County Community Action Agency Logan Board of Elections Greenburg Legal Services Association Athens County Bar Association Bar Association McCauley Jack White Commission James Edwards Peti Deanville Jacksonville Claire M. Ball Jr

Powers Breaks Ground as Skywatch Reporter in L A

Francis Gary Powers the U2 pilot shot down over the USSR in 1960 begins a new role as a vacation replacement skywatch reporter for KGIL Los Angeles. He will fly a Cessna over freeways and radio live traffic conditions, enjoying the change from high altitude military flights.

Los Angeles Francis Gary Powers Soviet Union Powers KGIL Los

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