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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1965
Page
10
Fair entries enter final two days with about 5900 paid admissions so far though memberships not counted. Tonight features Junior Fair parade at 5 30 p m livestock sale at 7 p m and Rotroff Thrill Show at 8 p m.
Herbert Harmon of McConnelsville Route 2 won both grand champion bull and grand champion female in the jersey classification during Thursday judging of open class dairy cattle morning sessions. In the Holstein division, the event continued with awards announced for top cattle across several classes.
The fair features the Wonderful World of Ohio with maps and tours and a busy midway. Athens High School Student Council food booth and local service groups offer meals. Fair secretary Emory Allen’s office handles questions and payments while Doris Bennett and Janice Holland manage records. Nearly 1000 youth scholars attended the 37th American Institute of Cooperation at the University of Missouri, with top dairy show champions named from Pomeroy, Racine, Amesville, Stockport, Beverly, and Amesville.
A two car crash on County Rd. 65 west of Route 50 left one driver with arm pain but no treatment. Earl Richard Hunt 19 of Long Bottom Route 2 was cited for conditional speed. The report lists multiple Athens county residents involved or affected.
A State Highway patrolman picked up three youths from Zaleski youth camp on Route 56 near New Marshfield. Dwayne Peace 17 Danny Mathews 16 and James McCombs 16 were returned to the camp. The list of local arrests includes improper changing of lanes speeding and no operator license with various fines. Jones and Spencer attend Prudential conference in New York City. Linda James minor vs William Smeck suit dismissed.
Elias Poston transfers 250 acres in York to Huntington National Bank. Patrick transfers a lot in Verity to Vera West. Harrison Davies transfers a section in Verity to James and Edna Dickens. Davies also transfers a section in Verity to Darby and Muriel Thompson. Floyd Matheny transfers two acres in The Plains to Donald and Carol Newsome. James Clark transfers 99 acres in Carthage to Alice and Buster Curtis.
State liquor control processes a transfer application for Rainbow Inn Route 33 Alexander Two from Faye King to Charles E. and Jane Kelley. Permit covers high powered beer and wine for on premises and carry out.
Donna Allen and Beverly Allen will represent Athens County in the Ohio State Fair after a 4-H saddle horse judging event. Sharyn Blickle is the alternate in the senior division, with Beverly Allen leading the junior group. Awards included Bit and Spur Club, Saddle Slickers, and Ladigo Riders with trophies donated by Athens Riding Club.
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Harper on Frost Route 1 and a son to Mr and Mrs David Wagner on Athens. Admitted were Loren Morris Millfield Route 1 Mrs Georgia Ervin Athens Route 1 Mrs Robert Stalder Athens Dannette Russell Glouster Route 3 Mrs Fred Anderson Trimble. Dismissed Arman Hart Guysville Route 2 William McPherson Athens Route 3.
Max Brinkman 55 of 110 Morris Ave was fined 25 dollars with 15 suspended in Municipal Court for failure to stop within the assured clear distance after an incident on Richland Ave near Grover Center. Doris Ann Thompson 30 of 341 W State St was cited for failure to yield right of way after an accident at Mulligan Rd and Richland Ave, police said.
Dairy cattle judging highlighted the county fair with awards in 4-H divisions. Joyce Perry and Ray Brooks led ayr shire entries, Connie Enlow topped kiwanis plaques, and Jersey guernsey Holstein winners were named across multiple clubs including All For One Clovers and Ames-Bern Wonders.
Daisy Rawlings visited her brother William Courbs in Copley. Garret Ailstock of Virginia City Va visited his mother Edna Greene. Earl Radcliffe family visited Lawrence West Tipp City. Julia Cunningham of Birmingham Ala visited her mother Edna Lasch. Edna Whiteman visited her children in Newark and Columbus. Howard Bean of Winter Park Fla visited George Bean and family. Larry Neely on leave from Ft. Knox Ky visited his parents John and wife.
Flora Arbaugh and Mrs. Tom Luft hosted Columbus visitors including Floyd Sayre and Bill Frances. The Wilkesville Garden Club held a Lake Jackson picnic with 23 attendees led by president Mrs. Ray Long. Ada Long of Columbus visited Raymond Long. Erma Nelson and grandson Joey Nelson traveled to California to visit Ruth.
Patty Dorst attended a University of Missouri conference. The Ferrells of Fairborn and Leonta Ferrell of Midway were guests of Charles Hensley. Rev W K Riggs hosted Ray Riggs and family, Earl Shields and family, Dan Shields, Mildred Collins, Lewis Hughes, Charles Riggs and families, and Henry Bosley’s group from Mansfield. Lewis Cozart visited Nellie Cozart. Robert White of Keno was a guest of L D Pierce.
Talockj Zaleski with Clyde Bird and Julie visit Col umbus relatives including John Six and children Freddie Sheryl from Xenia. A Lawn party marked the 40th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Six at Tarr Hollow on July 30. The Rev Everett McKibben and son attended a Baptist meeting in Porter.
Mrs Eleanor White reports several social visits in Vinton. Donald Strausbaugh and family from Columbus visited Mrs Myrtle Strausbaugh. Lester John and Bobby White of Lepear Michigan visited Mrs Anna Higgins. Luther Gooch of Fostoria visited Mr and Mrs James Bush. Wendell Love of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Donald Love. Mabel Gerlack was visited by Wendell Love from Columbus.
Laurel Run reports visitors to River Side Methodist Hospital in Columbus where Mrs Mildred Carlin, patient in room 608, received guests William McClain Nellie Wend and others after an auto accident Saturday night. Margy Wood stayed with Gail and Louty Fouty in Union Furnace.
Cecil F. Secoy 42 of Bartlett pled guilty to driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court. He received a $125 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and a 180 day license suspension. He had earlier pleaded innocent and also was fined $50 plus costs for lacking an operator’s license. Weather notes report 83 degrees at 10:30 am after a low of 58. Thursday high 87. Athens High School marching band rehearsals set for 8:30 am Monday in band room led by Walter Suchanek. Fire dept. flushed gasoline from 34 N Congress St after a vehicle involved in an accident.
A Harrisonville social page lists multiple families visiting relatives and hosting guests from Racine Columbus South Carolina Jackson Miss Athens and Albany. The piece notes weddings planned for August 27 and various hospitality events at the Eastman Clark and Alkire households.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield hosted their annual community enrollment at the Columbia Gas office 18 W State St. The move to a new month and revised sales procedures aims to improve service. Representatives were in Nelsonville and enrollment is open to those meeting eligibility. The 70day 80-20 contract provides 70 days of hospital care per year and other benefits for non group enrollees under 65.
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