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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

22

Premium List for Horse and Male Pulling Contest

Frank Caldwell and B. G. Will organize a horse pulling event in the centerfield before the Grand Stand on Wednesday August 23. Weighing rules apply, no entry fee, entrants buy exhibitor tickets by Monday August 21. Classes split by weight with detailed judging and safety rules under The Horse Pulling Association of Ohio.

Frank Caldwell B. G Centerfield Grand Stand Horse Pulling Association of Ohio Horse Pulling Association of Ohio Horse Pulling Association of Ohio, Inc

Diamond City Ghost Town Prompts Remnant Struggle

Johannesburg Grasfontein once a booming diamond hub with 140000 people and 25 million yearly in stones now lies abandoned to poverty. The town, once rivaling Kimberley, saw a 13 year culminating rush with 30000 prospectors and fast staking pegs, leaving empty streets and shuttered businesses.

Johannesburg Grasfontein Grosfontein Kimberley South Africa Lichtenburg

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