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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1943

Page

14

Old and New Attractions on Fair Program

Athens County Fair Days run Aug 24 to 27 with rides amusements and food stalls. Wednesday School Day offers free admission for youths up to 16 and a parade at 1 PM. Harvest events include pony races, pulling contests by weight class, and a square dancing fiddlers contest with prizes and fireworks. Exhibits feature Summit New Marshfield York Athens and Lodi Granges with three harness races and band concerts.

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Men in Cafeteria Make Better Food Selection

Washington report notes Red Cross survey in the Social Security Building cafeteria shows 14 percent of workers chose an A tray. Men were twice as likely as women to pick nutritious options like milk, vegetables, fruits, and meats amid thousands sampled.

Washington Red Cross Social Security

Premium Livestock Entries and Horse Pull Contest at Grand Stand

A livestock schedule lists bull and cow classes by age, with champion awards and exhibitor ownership rules. A horse and mule pulling contest is planned at the Grand Stand on August 2 at 1 30 in centerfield with separate weighing and exhibitor ticket requirements due by August 25 noon, page continues on page 6.

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