All-Time High Attendance at Fair on Second Day
Howard N. Harris 70 prominent farmer and Mt Hermon resident dies at home Tuesday. Survived by wife two sons Carlos and Stewart daughter-in-law two brothers two sisters and ten grandchildren. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Mt Hermon United Baptist Church with burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery. Fawcett Stone Funeral Home handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Athens Messenger
Howard Harris
Chesterhill
Howard N. Harris
Mt. Hermon
Carlos
Ravenna
Stewart
Frank
Lancaster
L. D
Westerville
Mary E. Hanson
Lucy Huffman
New Lesington
Mt Hermon UB
Lessis Buell
Bartlett
Duval
Fawcett-Stone
More Men Discharged From Army at Indiantown Gap and Camp Atterbury
Discharges announced from Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania and Camp Atterbury Indiana list soldiers by name and hometowns. Included are Pfc John L Evans Gallia Route 1 M Sgt Edward E Glanden McArthur Pfc Richard D Russell Athens and others with ranks from S-Sgt to T-Sgt and towns across Ohio and nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiantown Gap
Camp Atterbury, Ind
John L. Evans
Gallia Route 1
Edward E. Glanden
McArthur
Richard
D. Russell
Mill St
Athens
Camp Atterbury
Oliver A. Riley
Rodney L. Hooper
McConnelsville
Fred .E. Duntfree
Rutland
Raymond B. Adams
Glouster
Henry P. Gibbs
Gallipelii
Russell H. Jenkins
Malta
Arthur D. McQuire
Vinton
Joseph C. Lattimer
W. Front St. Logan
Clarence G. Mansfield
Horse Show Opens At 7 30 P.M. At Athens County Fair
The Athens County Fair Table opens with a horse show led by W R Hughes and a committee. The event features open dress parade, pony classes, gaited horses, Tennessee walking horses, and five gaited classes along with 4 H displays and food demonstrations. Thousands visit the Grange Hall 4 H exhibits as clubs showcase sewing, crafts, and farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
WLW
W. R. Hughes
Dwight Rutherford
Fred Williams
Carl Ferguson
Franz Woodworth
Grange Hall
Twila Jean Smith
Victory Club
Romette Club
Stewart
Gay Circle
York
Albany
Hemmers
Jo.Ann Whaley
Gail Laziman
Sew-So Right Club
Sunbeam Club
Guysville
Doris Jean Rodehaver
Bdker Settlement
Jean Hooper
Jamnita
McDonald
Donna Thompson
Trimble
Jack Rake
Spring St. Hash Slingers
Athens
Jolly Sandwich Makers
New Marshfield
Chauncey
Ration Free Cooks
Coolville
Richland Ave
Cooking Together
Sugar
Athens County Scout Leaders To Be Chosen
Athens County business and professional men plan a new Boy Scout district for Athens County. A nominating committee led by Edward Cole will propose candidates for district chairman commissioner and three vice chairs at a meeting Friday night August 24 at 8 in Hotel Berry. G F Walker deputy regional executive of Cincinnati will attend to aid initial organization plans.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Athens County
Hotel Berry
Edward Cole
Fred Carpenter
L. B. Evans
Emmet Rogers
Carl Sylvester
G. F. Walker
Cincinnati
Athens High School Names Fingerhut Band Director
Ww. C. Fingerhut has arrived as newly appointed Athens High School band director and conducts daily 9 AM rehearsals in the school music room. Prospective members may see him any weekday except Saturday. Next week evening sessions run Monday and Wednesday at 730 PM to accommodate student workers.
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Ww. C. Fingerhut
Athens High School
Mr. Fingerhut
Five Men Fined by Mayor for Intoxication Charges
Five men arrested by Athens police pleaded guilty before Mayor Franz Woodworth to intoxication charges and were fined five dollars and costs each. Names include Asa Sickels 74 and Ed Sickels 64 of Athens Route 2, Elmer Duntree age unknown Coplville Route 2, Ezra Tabler 54 Stew art Route 1, and William Henry Miller 58 of 55 W Washington St. Miller paid no fine and was jailed. Also notes ex sheriff Charles J. Spensky, 78, of Fairfield County, died yesterday.
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Athens
Franz Woodworth
Asa Sickels
Jackson
Ed Sickels
Elmer Duntree
Coplville
Ezra Tabler
Stewart
William Henry Miller
Washington St
Muller
Draft Horses Pull Strong At Athens County Fair
The Athens County Fair horse pulling contest drew about 2000 spectators with nineteen teams competing in classes Two Three and Four. John Deary of Zanesville beat Homer Stotts of Frankfort in the 2600 to 3200 pound class while Ted Vincent of New Columbus led the 4000 pound entries as judges and officials praised the strong showings and anticipated using the new drag at future fairs.
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Athens County Fair
Fairgrounds
Homer Stotts
Frankfort
Stotts
John Deary
Zanesville
Deary
Jess Pickering
Chesterfill
George Guthrie
Guysville
Lawrence Beavers
Grove City
Lawson Gettes
Stockport
Gettes
Pickering
Guthrie
John Dillinger
Athens
R.D
E. L.tucker
Watertown
John Derry
Roy Davis
Davis
Lloyd Woodyeard
Albany
R. E. Garrett
Amanda
Serrel
Kenneth Burchett
Horse Pulling Association of Ohio
Fred Willams
Earl Johnson
Lou Jandes
Odd Hooper
Erl Bridgewater
F. J Caldwell
Meigs County Fair
Rocksprings
R. C. Gilmore
J. H. Eastman
Jacksonville
Songs for a Better World at Ed Crumpit's Barbecue
Informal fireside singaround at Ed Crumpit's bar barbecue last Saturday night. Attendees shared old friendly songs while Ed played guitar. The piece argues music unites people across barriers and could help make the world kin, paired with beer and a mellow mood.
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Ed Crumpit
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James H. Wilson
Security Bank
Norman Dean
Loyal Order OF Moose
George H. Ashworth
Martin H. Thompson
Eee
Isin Glee
AHS
Charles J. Spensky
Fairfield County
Vals
Lowe Brothers
Costa
Tomger
Carpenter Howe. Co
Ted Vincent
Joland
Zanesile
Keneath Barthett
Weve City
E.L. Tucker
Pelu
Miller Produce
Columbus St
Ohio
Joe Marsh
United States
N. Court St
Jergen
Tussy
Deodorant
Noel
Womeaine
Paris
Wrisley
Sutton
Old South
Colusa Natural Oil
Pinkham
Doan
Carter
Pierce
Golden Medical
BAYER
Howard Camp
Conen Dryg CO
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