Guernsey Show Attracts Large Turnout In Ohio Fair
The Southeastern Ohio District Guernsey Show at the Athens County Fair drew over 100 entries for a full day of cattle judging. Judges led by Wade Wehr named winners across multiple classes including grand champion bull and cow categories. Officials listed Harold Carnahan as president and Grover Salser Jr. as top producer among exhibitors.
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Southeastern Ohio
Fair Grounds
Crescent Lake
Charles Theiss
Racine
Ellen Gabriel
Athens
Tilda
Ohio
Athens County Fair
Wade Wehr
North Lima
Harold Carnahan
J. M. Gabriel
Leon Snodgrass
Clarence V. Price
Fred Beasley
Grover Salser, Jr
Wayne Roush
Clarence Price
Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Association
Aubra Bailey
Huber Denlinger
T-4-L Skin Treatment Ad at Quick's Cut Rate Drugs
An old advertisement promises instant drying of T-4-L from druggists at Quick's Cut Rate Drugs. It touts sloughing tainted skin for healthy skin replacement and offers a 40 cent money back guarantee if not pleased.
Two Men Bound To Grand Jury In Worthless-Check Case
Two men arraigned in Chauncey were bound to the grand jury on worthless check charges. Leon Malago 25 of Texas pleaded guilty to a $5 check to Fred Thompson Glouster and Harvey Leroy Vanny 23 of Canton pleaded innocent to a $37 check to H H Bartlett Chauncey. Both remanded to jail for failing to post 500 bonds. Sheriff Bateman said they were held for investigation of burglaries in and near Athens.
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Chauncey
Grand
Peter B. Seel
Leon Malago
Texas
Harvey Leroy Vanny
Canton
Malago
Fred Thompson
Glouster
Vanny
H. H. Bartlett
Athens
George Bateman
Athens County Fair Ends With Big Crowds and Auto Show
On the fair's final day 101st session, 4578 total attendees were recorded yesterday including 3978 paid, 500 member, and 100 junior exhibitor tickets. WLW Midwestern Hayride drew packed crowds, with two shows and a photo feature on page 1. The Ward Beam Dare-Devils will perform at 8 p.m. today with the Hamburg NY fair show arriving. harness racing entries listed for this afternoon.
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Athens County
H. H. Sands
Jackson County
Ward Beam
Hamburg
N.Y
Fair Board
Two Drivers Fined After Road Crashes
City records show Helen Slayton 19 Springfield fined by Mayor Peter B. Lee for leaving the scene of an accident on Route 50 A. A 10 day jail term was suspended. Elmo E. Coen 19 Guysville fined $10 plus costs by Justice Charles Rider for following too closely after a Richland Ave crash.
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Peter B. Lee
Helen Slayton
Springfield
State Highway Patrol
Justice of the Peace Charles
Elmo E. Coen
Guysville
Richland Ave
Coen
Board Drafts Final Plans For Athens Traffic Contest
The Board of Trade outlined a contest to collect community input on the Route 50 traffic bottleneck in Athens Ohio. The plan aims to aid the George Washington Highway Association and state officials, with public plans to be released once drafted. Harper C Pendry said details will follow after final drafting. In other business Frank Baker Jr resigned as panel chairman. Francis A Fuller will replace him on the board of control. Baker transfers to Uhiman store in Delaware.
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Athens
Board of Trade
Route 50
Ohio
George Washington Highway Association
Harper C. Pendry
Frank Baker, Jr
Baker
Board of Control
Francis A. Fuller
Uhiman
Delaware
Free Chest X Rays Performed At Athens Fair
More than 700 chest x rays were taken at the fair this week by a mobile unit of the Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association with help from state and local health departments. Mrs. Joe B. Davis, executive secretary, called the survey a success and thanked the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club for assistance.
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Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Joe B. Davis
Athens Business & Professional Woman's Club
Dorothy Williams
Bertine Herron
H. C. Bobo
Emagene
McBee Leases Shafer Building for Warehouse
The McBee Co has leased the four story former C D Shafer Co building at Shafer and State streets from the C D Shafer Corp. McBee moves staff and equipment in as demand grows. The warehouse will store ray and processed materials and route semi processed material between Plants 1 and 2 between locations. The site sits midway between two plants and augments four company establishments including the original 1907 plant.
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C. D. Shafer Co
Shafer and
State Streets
McBee Co
C. D. Shafer Corp
McBee
Stedman Co
S. College St
N Court St
Co. D. Kenny Co
Athens Leader Jim Boden Featured in Trade Publication
An August issue profiles James G. Boden of Athens as vice-president of The Athens Flooring Co. and Malta Manufacturing Co. He leads Malta’s new Malta-Matic removable window units and has long guided local lumber and millwork operations. Boden serves on the National Woodwork Manufacturers Association board and chairs the Seal of Approval Committee for Ponderosa Pine Woodwork.
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Wood Construction
James G. Boden
Athens
Athens Flooring Co
Maita Manufacturing Co
Malta
Hewitt and Boden Co
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Jim Boden
Ohio University
Malta Manufacturing Company
Boden
National Woodwork Manufacturers Association
Ponderosa Pine
Elliott St
Vern Gessner
Jackson Residents Injured in Route 75 Accident
Two Jackson residents were hospitalized at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis after a Route 75 crash south of McArthur. Edwin Smith, 30, tried to pass another car, lost control, and rolled the vehicle. A passenger, David Smith, 6, had spinal injuries and Edwin suffered a left arm fracture.
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Jackson
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Athens
Edwin Smith
McArthur
Smith
David Smith
County Fair Highlights At Athens County Fair
Red Cross first aid logged two lost children at the fairgrounds, both about four years old. One boy named Bobby remained silent. a girl unnamed was found and returned to her parents. Over 20 minor injuries were treated at the first aid station as crowds lined up. The Grange dining room served meals with a large Athens group assisting. Various exhibitors showcased vehicles, machinery, and displays from Ohio departments, manufacturers, and local firms. Scouts from Athens Troop 55 organized on the hill above the track to demonstrate activities.
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Red Cross
Fairgrounds
Bobby
Chariotte Lafourrette
Weather Note From Athens County Fair Closing Day
Athens County Fair wraps up with semi cloudy skies after two days of ideal weather. At 9 a.m. the temperature reached 71 degrees following a night low of 64. The previous day’s high was 68.
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Athens County
Suitcase Missing Reported By Visitor In City
W. E. Lucas of Cleveland reported a missing suitcase today. He left the luggage on the sidewalk in front of 261 East State Street where he was staying, and it was gone when he returned from moving his car to a service station.
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W. E. Lucas
Cleveland
Lucas
E. State St
Fire damages car wiring after backfire in Athens street
Firefighters were called to 55 Mile Street today to report damage to wiring in an automobile owned by Charles Nicholson of Athens Route 5 after the backfire through the carburetor. Fire Chief Charles A. Dalton provided the account.
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55 Mile St
Charles Nicholson
Athens
DAV Day to Meet Conrath Bean Chapter Friday
The Dis abled American Veterans Conrath Bean Chapter will meet Friday at the Armory for a local meeting and program.
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Conrath Bean
The
Disabled American Veterans
Armory
Fifth polio case found in Athens County
The fifth poliomyelitis case in Athens County is Teresa Brandeberry four daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Brandeberry Torch. She was taken to Children's Hospital in Columbus on Wednesday. The Athens City County Health Department urged precautions for children including avoiding strangers crowds and ill homes. If polio signs appear call a doctor and keep the child at home in bed away from others. No condition details were released for the other four hospitalized children.
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Athens County
Teresa Brandeberry
C. W. Brandeberry
Torch
Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Athens City- County
Health Department
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N. Court St
Richard Barros
Shafer
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Jean Chase
Edna LaFollette
Alma Davis
Effie Sands
Janet Brown
Robert Williams
Whirlaway
Kenny Williams
Joe Blankenship
Prince
Clyde Calvert
Ohio Department of Highways
Harry Benson
Brady Hill
Betty Newton
Wilma Robinson
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Ours Maytag
Young's Appliance
Cussins and Fearn
Butler Brothers
Moores Auto Store
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Mullins
Buck
Green Valley Boys
John Buck
P. M. Jones
George Trees
General Tire Rubber Co
Red Cross Register
Ohio National Guard
Sgt
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Tobin
Women's Army Corps
Women’s Air Force
Gilbert Walton
Nyes
A. E. Daugherty
John Deere
L. W. Elliott
Chandlersville
Elliott
Stout
Howard Stout
Bill Hickson
Allis-Chalmers
Boy Scouts of Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Chester Blutcher
East Palestine
Jean Love
Glen Shaver
William Hixon
Helen Thompson
Ida Hanning
Oma Carsey
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Nelsonville
Star
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Stokelys
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