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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
1
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce thanks participants and praises John Alexander and his committee for their efforts in the annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Harrison Businessmen, recognizing the event as a success for the children.
Mayor Harry A. Rolfes proclaims Saturday May 1 1971 as Jaycee Magic Day in Harrison Ohio after signing the proclamation on April 6. It promotes a two show magic event at Harrison Junior High with proceeds funding Jaycee community programs and services.
The Harrison Kiwanis Club with Proctor and Gamble seeks 160 volunteers for a Patch Test starting May 3. Each subject will attend 13 visits over six weeks including nine patch applications and a final examination, with signups by Kiwanis members and details in The Press.
Ralph Griesser, former Harrison High and Western Hills assistant under Ken Conatser, was named head football coach for the Mustangs this week after Conatser resigned to take a college coaching job. The Press wishes him success in his new position.
A Spring Story Hour for children aged 4 to 6 will be held Tuesday April 20 at the Harrison Branch Public Library. Free tickets are available at the library desk.
Harrison Thinclads finish runner up at the 6th annual Hamilton County Night Relays in Lockland. Jerry Bovard’s team scores 40 points to place behind Finneytown with 48. Jerry Dean and Rick Lemmel win the Long Jump, and the Mile Royal relay also places high with Carota, Douwgoud, Brech, and Lemmel.
The 15th Harrison Relays will be held next Wednesday and Thursday afternoon April 21 22 with ten schools competing including host Wildcat. Other entrants include Aurora Rising Sun Lawrenceburg North Dearborn Whitewater Ross McNicholas Taylor and Lockland. Field events begin with the same start times.
Jeff Biddle age 14 son of Mr and Mrs Paul Biddle of Harrison is among twenty semifinalists in the Ohio Indiana Division spelling bee sponsored by the Cincinnati Post Times Star and WCPO at Woodward High School. A 50 word written test was given to 310 students. Final set for April 24 at Cincinnati Gas and Electric Auditorium. The winner goes to the national test in Washington. Vincent Grubbs 12 son of Mr and Mrs Roy Grubbs of Route 1 Lawrenceburg also semifinalist eighth grade at Bright Elementary.
The W H H H S band boosters thank all who helped make the March 6 1971 annual dinner a success. A profit of 502 51 will go to the uniform fund. April is Cancer Month and the G A A at W H H H S S is in charge of the campaign again this year.
Auxiliary members Sue Kinnett Theresa Hampton Rose mary Cox Mayme Arcra Joyce Nowlin Judy Kercheval Marva Scott Dorothy Blam and Department members Donny Cox Bernard Kocher and Chief Wright pose during a donation of a Survi-Air mask kit. The event highlights community support for department safety items.
Varsity and Reserve Cheerleaders were chosen at Harrison High School last week. Varsity members include Cindy Crocker captain Normane Janar Lana Shearer Susan Strimple Cindy Pfister Pam Mitcheltree Rita Patterson alternate. Reserve squad features Marsha Elrod captain Barb Hettersimer Terri Gieringer Diane Lacker Rose Guilfoyle alternate. They will cheer on the Wildcats in next year’s athletic events.
John R. Woefel received a certificate of membership in the National Honor Society. He was elected a member of the Marshall L. Lochbiler S. J. Chapter at St. Xavier High School on March 22 1971. He is the son of Gene and Ann Woelfel of Kilby Road.
The United States Shoe Corporation honored employees with Service Awards at a Sunset Inn testimonial dinner on April 7. Alfred Heery received a 30 year pin. 1969 and 1970 awardees include Grace Smith, Joan Cox, Edna Biddle, and many others across 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 year milestones. Jack Guggenheim hosted with Nathan and Robert Stix present.
Chief Irvin Whitey Wright accepts a generous donation from Donna Payne and Carolyn Loos representing Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department. The presentation underscores community support and pledged future aid.
The Southwest School District prepares voters for two operating levies in May. A 16.22 mill renewal funds existing operations, while an 8.78 mill levy covers a 200000 deficit, raises COLA for staff, and tackles rising costs. Leaders pledge clear facts to counter rumors.
A meeting of D, DX and DX baseball managers is scheduled for Tuesday April 20 in the Municipal building to discuss and balance responsibilities.
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