Fair Horse Show Charms 1500 in Wet Athens Night
The First Annual Horseshow at the Athens County Fair drew about 1,500 spectators despite a heavy downpour. Judges praised Tennessee Walking Horses and five gaited entries while winners included Nuggett ridden by Janice Bechtel and King Dennis shown by David Reeder with many classes awarding top finishes to Athens area riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Athens County
Marlan Bush Reeder
Athens County Fair
Auvegs
Leo P. McCann
Ohio State University
Carl Ferguson
Nuggett
Janice Bechel
Coshocton
Dapper Dan
Charles Davis
Parkersburg
W. Va
Flash Domino
Harold McClure
Melody Boy
Theodora Good
Athens
Ginger
Roy Near
Orient
Silver King
Lurene Burpon
Papoose
Dick Harris
Newark
Wild Honey
Don Mp
Lancaster
Nancy Sisson
Portsmouth
Ethel’s Ross
Paula Clump
Candy
Floyd Beckman
Scott Burdette
Guysville
Det
Scott
Jane Risch
Logan
Teddy
Jean Taylor
Raymond Moore
I Jane Shriner
Bob Boyd
King
Judy ‘Ogg
Gandy
Richlieu Chief
Fayette
Leo T. Thiames
Fascinating Jéan
Fair Board
LC Beker
W. R. Hughes
Horse Show
Bronze Star Awarded Posthumously to Bush
Mrs. Helen Bush of New Brunswick New Jersey reports the posthumous Bronze Star Medal for her husband Lieutenant Gerald Bush at Fort Jay New Jersey on August 10. Son Larry age 12 accepted the award on his father’s behalf. The citation credits meritorious service aiding plans for a permanent wire communications system in the initial Continent area for the 12th Army Group. Lieutenant Bush was raised in Coolville by Mr and Mrs Ray Chevalier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Helen Bush
New Brunswick
N.J
Gerald Bush
Fort Jay
Larry
12Th Army Group
Bush
Fef
Ray Chevalier
Three Fined by Mayor for Intoxication Plea
Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Franz Woodworth this morning and were fined in costs. William Ennis 70 of Albany James Bryan 68 of New Marshfield and Clifford Young 63 of Nelsonville faced the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Woodworth
William Ennis
Albany
James Bryan
New Marshfield
Clifford Young
Nelsonville
Group To Aid War Veterans To Meet Here
A county wide meeting of representatives of veterans civic and welfare groups will be held at the K T Cros sen Post American Legion on S Court St Monday night Aug 27 at 8 o clock announced by F A Lavelle chairman of the Athens County Veterans Coordinating Committee All ably discharged veterans of all wars and service members on furlough will be honored guests This public meeting aims to enlist support for veterans on their return from war Committee members include Floyd Brown Nelsonville vice chairman George CampbellGlouster secretary treasurer Wil pur Baughman Albany C G Gibson Amesville Dr E A Taylor and Harold J Rose Athena Leo White Buchtel Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Luther Bralford Coalville George Chesser Guysville Hoy Seckinger Jacksonville Mrs Gertrude Sniffen Nelsonville Rev Miles Hoon New Marshfield Wayne Wingett Pratts Fork Harry Van Dyke Stewart Mrs Paul Tipton The Plains Earl Johnson Trimble
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
S. Court St
F. A. Lavelle
Athens County Veterans’ Coordinating
Lavelle
Sre
Floyd Brown
Nelsonville
George Campbell
Glouster
Pratts Fork
Harry van Dyke
Stewart
Paul Tipton
the Plains
Earl Johnson
Trimble
Infant Son of Blacks Dies at Home Friday
Danny Joe Black two month old son of Mr and Mrs William B Black died early Friday at the family home 5 Foster Place He leaves parents one sister Shirley and five brothers Billy Marion Hollie James and Richard at home and maternal grandmother Mrs Iva Secoy Athens Funeral services will be held Sunday at two oclock at the home conducted by Rev M T McDonald burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Friends may call after Saturday noon
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Danny Joe Black
William B. Black
Foster Place
Shirley
Billy
Marion
Hollie
James
Richard
Iva Secoy
Athens
M. T. McDonald
Greenlawn Cemetery
Earnest Hill Dies at Racine Home at 75
Warnest HA, age 75, died at his Racine home Friday morning. Survived by two sons Elmer Burton Hill and Leroy Hill, a daughter Mrs Edward Jacoby of St. Louis, a sister Mrs May Barrows, and brother Wilam R. Hill of Middleport. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM at Lethany Church Dorcas with burial in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnest HA
Racine
Elmer Burton Hill
Leroy
I. Hi
Edward Jacoby
St. Louis
May Barrows
Wilam R. Hill
Middleport
Lethany Church
Dorcas
Burlingham Home-Coming Planned at Burlingham Church
Burlingham's annual home-coming will be held Sunday August 26 at the Burlingham Church. Sunday School services start at 10 30 a.m. A basket dinner is at noon. A brief program at 1 40 p.m. includes an address by the Rev Charles Baird of Grace Episcopal Church Pomroy eyeing the afternoon feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingham
Charles Baird
Grace Episcopal Church
Pomeroy
Federal Jobs Held For Returning Veterans
The United States Civil Service Commission will not accept federal job applications except from veterans whose exams can be reopened. Eligible groups include honorably discharged World War II veterans, service connected disabled veterans, unmarried widows, and wives of disabled veterans unable to work. The commission says vacancies will be filled by returning veterans or those recently separated from federal positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
4-H Style Show Winners At Athens County Fair
4-H club members showcased judged dresses in the Athens County Fair style review. Miss Wille Tippie served as commentator and Mrs Williams judged as district prospects were noted for Sept 1c in McArthur. Winners include Ruth Grigsby and Jeraline Hamilton with outfits costing as low as 40 cents to 5.15 dollars and ages up to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wille Tippie
Arnold Williams
McArthur
Mra. Williams
Pegey Asher
Amesville
Donna Thompson
the Plains
Ruth Grigsby
Trimble
Betty Muipas
Twila Smith
Shade
Nellie Ashworth
Baker Settlement
Post Session At Ohio U To Ends Saturday
Ohio University closes its three week post session tomorrow with no formal graduation exercises. Diplomas and certificates will be mailed by the registrar. Listed are candidates for Bachelor of Science in Education and other degrees including Earline Edwards Freda Faber Kathryn McDaniel Mary Louise Pierce De Joris Kimball Riley Geraldine Scherer Elizabeth Alichney and several others across disciplines.
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Ohio University
Earline Edwards
Dayton
Freda Faber
Mill St. Athens
Kathryn McDaniel
Amenville
Mary Louise Pierce
Radcliff
de Joris Kimball Riley
New Lexington
Geraldine Scherer
Wheelersburg
Elizabeth Alichney
the Plains
John &. Barney
Joan W. Bennett
Cleveland
Mcience
Commerce
Miles Harold Brown
Gallipolis
Helen Criss
Newark
Kndergarten
Christine Garrison
Columbus
Irma Holbrook
Hamilton
Mary
Schedule Announced For Chauncey Church Services
The Church of Jhriat Parish releases Sunday schedule with pastor speaking Greens Run at 9 30 a m Chauncey at 10 30 a m and Taylor Ridge at 7 p m Lay members lead worship and communion at Trimble 9 30 a m and Millfield 10 30 a m
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Chauncey
Church of Jhriat
Greens Run
Taylor Ridge
Trimble
Millfield
Veterans Groups Picnic Planned at Athens County Fairgrounds
Members of Conrath-Bean Chapter No. 37 Disabled American Veterans and Floyd Bolin Post No. 3477 Veterans of Foreign Wars announce a Sunday picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds starting at noon on September 5. Commanders Earnest McGraner and C. J. Ailstock say all veterans eligible for membership are welcome.
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Conrath-Bean
Floyd Bolin
Athens County Fairgrounds
Earnest McGraner
C. J. Ailstock
Rainstorms Meet Jampacked Athens County Horse Show Crowd
Persistent rain failed to dampen the Athens County Fair horse show as a full grandstand endured the downpour. Spectators including Mrs. William Deyo and Mrs. Nelson Higgins cheered as Gypsy Girl performed, while early arrivals from Athens and Columbus gathered to support contestants and enjoy the display of well‑mannered horses.
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Ohio
Cary Rivenay
William Deyo
Nelson Higgins
Columbus
Margaret Hughes
Athens
Gypsy Girl
A. T. Lawhead
P. F. Good and Sons
Personal notices from Perry summer visitors and local guests
Mr and Mrs Harold Lee return from Perry where they spent the summer at 94 Grosvenor St. Mrs Royfriend Brooks of Longview Heights hosts several guests including her mother Mrs Carpenter of Columbus and niece Miss Nona McKibben of Salt Lake City. The list includes numerous local residents, service members, and families visiting or hosting at events with many names and relations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lee
Perry
Grosvenor St
Bee
Royfriend Brooks
Longview Heights
Guy Carpenter
Columbus
Nona McKibben
Salt Lake City
Utah
Carpenter
James Phillips
Miss McKibben
Ohio
Marine Army and Navy Women Club Canteen Tonight
Members of the M A N Women’s Club serve servicemen at the canteen tonight with Miss Josephine Garvin Mrs Kenneth Reeder Mrs Richard D Banks and Miss Lois Mulpas listed among attendees The Richland Ave Progressive Class plans a picnic at Dallas Worster’s home on Aug 29 inviting members and families with a 6 30 pm picnic supper Bring a covered dish and beer member to contribute
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Marine, Army and Navy Women’s Club
Josephine Garvin
Kenneth Reeder
Richard D. Banks
Lois Mulpas
Richland Ave
Dallas Worster
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Richlieu Thief
Fascinating Jean
D. H. M. Boocks
Robert 5
Ethel
Rose
Lancaster, Took First; “Nugget
Jattice “Bechtel
Heart of Mine
Nancy Anne
Jane Shriner
Doc
Pedro
Virginia McClure
Nebraska Flash
BR. W. Bechtel
Nancy Ann Co
O. H. Byron
Jack Frost
Ted Griffith
Ted
Carl L. Griffith
Robert S
Gay Cavalier
Fred R. Beasley
Jean
H. M. Boocks
Hughes
Fred Williams
Dingmaster
Dwight Rutherford
Sincair Oil Co
George Smith
The
Farm Bureau
C. L. Jandes
Nye Chevrolet
C. B. Nye
Kyle
Pilus
Cross Bros
Athens Home Telephone Co
Earnest Hill
Big Bamby
Rauch's Bakery
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
City Hall
Ohio U
Chauncey Church
Ernest Baker
Charles Howard
Thelma
Ann
Rose Howard
Ernest Howard
Guysville, Na Oo
Kenneth Woogerd
Clark Williams
Barbara
W. H. Jewett
Glen Pryor
Peter
John Cline
John
Harold Baedecker
Joan
Kenner Bush
H. B. Ackerman
Roger Connor
Charles L. Woodworth
Gerald M. Kyle
M.A.N. Club
Court St
Blaine R. Goldaberry
F. E. Goldsberry
Petersburg
Worki
Via
U.S
U.S.P
Janell
Loyal Order OF Moose
George H. Ashworth
Martin H. Thompson
MEN of Action
Armstrong
Sisk
Schop
Logan Glouster
Nelsonville i
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Sal Rai
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