Gift Family Sweeps Fair Dairy Awards at Athens County Fair
The Gift Family won the Athens County Fair dairy awards with Lodi Grange placing second and Trimble third. Exhibits followed a 25 jar canning rule and other detailed counts for foods, needles, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and seeds. Judge Gus Umbach criticized too many requirements while praising best theme execution by Ledi Grange.
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Grange
Athens County
Lodi Grange
Gus Umbach
State Grange
Columbus
Granges
Ambach
the Messenger
the Grange
Amesville Grange
Trimble
Ledi Grange
Amesville
Umbach
Two Calls Answered By Squad
Two calls were answered Thursday by the Athens Fire Department emergency squad. In one incident at 11:38 p.m. Susan Perry, 15, Albany Route 1, was ill and taken to O'Bleness Memorial Hospital after a traffic jam delayed response at the Athens County Fair. At 3:17 p.m. Bret Anderson, 21, South Green, had dog medicine splashed in his eyes at Sohio Service Station and was advised to see a physician after arriving.
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Athens
Allen H Gross pleads guilty in Athens County Court
Allen H. Gross of Cincinnati changed his plea to guilty on possession of marijuana in Athens County Municipal Court. He was fined 200 dollars and received 90 days in jail with 75 days suspended on good behavior for two years. Juanita L. Troy, 26, pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, posting 358 dollars pending an August 19 hearing. Wilford Morgan forfeited 33 dollars on an assault and battery charge. Roger Gilkey’s petty larceny charges were dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Allen H. Gross
Cincinnati
Athens County
Gross
Franklin Sheeter
Juanita L. Troy
Richland Ave
State Highway Patrol
Wilford Morgan
Glouster
Marjorie Elliott
Nelsonville
Weather outlook mostly clear with thundershowers
Local forecast calls for mostly clear skies and mild temperatures tonight and Saturday with a risk of thundershowers Saturday. Lows tonight in the 60s and highs Saturday in the 80s. National view expects fair weather across most of the country with scattered showers in New England the upper Great Lakes Mid Atlantic coast western Florida lower Gulf states Texas Central Plains and southeastern Arizona.
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New England
Upper Great Lakes
Mid-Atlantic
Florida
Lower
Gulf States
Texas
Central Plains
Arizona
UA Drive Goal Set for 1972 Athens County Appeal
A $68 000 goal was set for the 1972 Athens County United Appeal campaign. James Anastas said team heads have been selected. David Lundberg reported fund balances: reserve $596.48, bonds $2 000, 1970 fund $3 476.78, and 1971 fund $19 914.43.
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Athens County United Appeal
James Anastas
David Lundberg
Cars Vandalized at Athens County Fairgrounds
Police investigate two vandalism cases at the Athens County Fairgrounds with reports of damage to a car door, rear window, and a truck hood. Separate civil petitions list four custody actions involving residents of Amesville, The Plains, Stewart, and Athens.
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Athens County Fairgrounds
Athens City
Dave Bigart
Amesville
Bigart
Clayton Coffey
Guysville
Douglas Lowe
Richland Avenue
Mental Health, Inc Joins Athens County United Appeal
Mental Health, Inc, incorporated in 1970, became a recent member of the Athens County United Appeal. The group promotes good mental health, educates citizens on services, and supports county agencies. Richard Essex of Athens is president.
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Athens County United Appeal
Mental Health, Inc
Athens Mental Health Center
Richard Essex
Athens
Gift cows win big at Athens County Fair
Arlo Gift family of dairy farmers dominates the open class dairy cattle with eight blue ribbons and multiple champion honors for their Holsteins. Judge Harold Kaeser of Ohio State University praised the animals while Gift discusses breeding, AI use, and pricing impacts from strong offspring.
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Judy
Beth
Fairmont Dairy
Coshocton
Kaeser
Ohio State University
Athens Fair Dairy Winners Dominate Open Class Judging
Arlo Gift family of Athens Route 1 swept eight blue ribbons at the Athens County Fair open class dairy judging. Judy and Beth Gift earned junior, senior and grand championships in Holstein, with Judy receiving a Kiwanis plaque for best Holstein. Other Holstein winners included Bonnie Allen and Steve Dougan. Dan Nease swept four blue ribbons in Guernsey, while Jersey class honors went to Dave Nease and Worley Perry. 4-H food contestants from Coolville and All For One Clovers earned top ribbons in quick meal, breads, and food preservation.
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Gift
Beth
Judy
Clovers
Arlo Gift
Athens Route 1
Judy Gift
Kiwanis
Bonnie Allen
Athens
Steve Dougan
Dan Nease
Minersville
Guernsey
Dave Nease
Worley Perry
Jane Dodd
Karen Brake
Harold Kaeser
Ohio State University
Brenda Stricklin
Athens High School
Debbie Tanborey
Coolville
Hi-Los
Diane Marsh
Clever Clippers
Deborah Burkhammer
Janice Dixon
Birth Announcements and Custody Case Highlights
Birth notices list Mr and Mrs Andrew Love Athens a son and many other Athens names with children’s gender. Dismissals include several named mothers and their daughters. A custody action shows Anne Evans of Curran Drive seeking custody of minor children from Ralph Evans amid neglect claims.
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Andrew Love
Athens
William Sander
Anne M. Evans
Curran Dr
Ralph Daniel Evans
Logan
Jane Dick Cline
Daniel Cline
Decatur
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Athens County Fair
Tulane
Villa Club
Route 33
Roger Gilkey
Sheeter
Gilkey
Federal Hocking High School
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