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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1971

Page

4

11 Year Old Big Winner at Athens County Fair

Debbie Scott, 11, of Alexander Better Beef, won the Kiwanis Beef Breeding plaque and ribbons in novice showmanship and open class divisions with her Black Angus heifer Sugar. The Albany Elementary student trained Sugar for eight months, plans a 70 head herd, and eyes veterinary school.

Gails Schnitzer Messenger Debbie Scott Alexander Better Beef Athens County Kiwanis Beef Debbie Albany Elementary Edwina Sugar Hill Sugar Ronnie Scott Albany

Donating Blood Event In Athens Sponsored Drive

Mrs Zelma McVey notes fears about blood donation are common but the Red Cross explains healthy adults may give every eight weeks as the body replaces the pint. The bloodmobile will be at Athens First United Methodist Church August 16 from 11 am to 5 pm with a 125 pint quota and free parking. Appointments at 5935273 or 5936894. walk ins accepted when time allows.

Red Cross Zelma McVey Athens Athens First

Athens County Title Office Reports July Vehicle Figures

Athens Countys title office released July figures showing 1779 titles issued with fees totaling 3456.50, including 473 car and truck entries for 1971 and 1970 models plus 871 used units. Boat and motor titles added 58 more with county and state fees, while 103 inspections occurred at 3 each. A portable electric typewriter powered by nickel cadmium batteries was introduced to the market.

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Two Athens Fire Squad Runs For Ill, Fall at Fairgrounds

Athens Fire Department responded to two calls Wednesday. At 6:27 p.m. they transported E. M. Conant, 57, from 13 Pleasantview to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after he became ill and received oxygen en route. At 9:56 p.m. Lennie Barnhart, 56, of Guysville Route 1 slipped on gravel behind the Athens County Fairgrounds and sustained a possible fractured hip, then was placed on a back board and taken to the same hospital.

Athens Fire Department E. M. Conant Pleasantview O’bleness Lennie Barnhart Guysville Athens County Fairgrounds

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