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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
8
The Wildcats soar in the National Division race at 4-0 as they beat Reading 1 0 and Purcell 3 2 while sweeping a doubleheader with Hamilton Taft 8 5. Metz leads with a .889 clip 14 for 36 minor hits .409 and Knose adds .333 17 for 51 amid a 12 inning win and a 22 for 50 team showing.
Bright Indiana residents Mrs Blanche Ashley Mrs Onie Cook and Lora Drury visited Mt Zion Walton and Mason Ky on Easter Sunday. They stayed with cousin Ruth Smith. Reggie Thomas and the Rossii twins led Christian Church services Sunday evening. Cub Pack 44 leaders met at Bright Methodist Church Monday. Easter travels included Bradenton Florida visits to the Stokes and Dawson families in Huntsville Alabama. Sympathy extended for Floyd Grubbs.
A reader from Cuyahoga Falls argues for voluntary non denominational prayer in public schools. The letter urges Congress to sign Chalmer Wylie's Discharge Petition to force a House vote, claiming it would restore consistency to national religious practice and let prayers occur in schools.
Mr and Mrs Gary Pursifall announce the birth of their second daughter Shannon Tate on April 3 1971 at Ft Hamilton Hospital weighing 7 lbs 12 oz. Proud family members include sister Tracy Lynn and multiple grandparents and great grandparents. Mr and Mrs G W Sommer announce the birth of their first son George William II on March 26 1971 with sisters and grandparents noted.
Miss Susan Dunevant a North Dearborn High senior will speak at the W S C S United Methodist Church Har rison on April 20 10 00 AM The Greensburg Indiana District Juniors will host a covered dish luncheon after the meeting inviting all area church ladies to attend
Rebekah Installation Fraternity Rebekah Lodge No. 369 will hold installation of officers for 1971 on Thursday, April 15 at 7 00 P M. All officers please be present. We extend a cordial invitation to all members.
A March 21 visiting day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clair E. Stokes in Bradenton included Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bonham, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Campbell. All guests were once residents of Harrison, Ohio.
A short verse by Bill Fern imagines a world hanging on a precipice between tradition and change. It urges borrowing from one another to avert destruction and safeguard the future.
Monthly card party and social on Sunday April 18 at 8 00 PM at St John the Baptist Cafeteria hosted by Ladies Socality V F W dance on Saturday April 24 from 9 PM to 1 AM at V F W Hall Harrison music by The Good Guys refreshments BYOB six dollar couple reservations call 634 4108 or 941 1463
Floyd Grubbs 71 husband of Lela Jackson Grubbs died suddenly April 12 in Dearborn County Hospital. Visitation after 6 P M Wednesday at Jackman Funeral Home with funeral Thursday April 15 at 2 P M. Interment Gibson Cemetery. Survived by wife Lela, daughter Agnes Renck, three sons Clifford James and Donald Grubbs, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, brothers Harold and Guy, sister Gladys Lesh.
Rose Lacey wife of the late Raymond Lacey died suddenly at 405 Broadway on Friday April 9 aged 77. Funeral services were held April 13 at 10 A. M. with Rev H W Shackelford of St John United Church of Christ officiating. Interment Glen Haven Cemetery. Surviving are three children Karl Lehman of Seminole Florida Mrs Margaret Brons of Slidell Louisiana and Fred Lehman of Harrison plus grandchildren.
A miscellaneous shower was held April 4 1971 at Mrs. Jas T Myers home for Miss Beverly Loos bride to be of Ron ald Brech. Attendees included Mrs Albert Loos, Mrs William Loos and Algene, and several Brech family members. Gifts were plentiful and games were enjoyed by guests with Miss Deborah Brech assisting.
The Whitewater Valley Church Softball League held its annual meeting on Tuesday night April 6 at 7 30 PM at the Country Kitchen ball diamond. Season games are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May.
Brotherhood members gathered for a formal meeting called to order by President George Fuchs with George Fuchs and Earl Schardine overseeing the program. The session featured good discussion and was followed by a sociable time with ham and coffee.
Rummage sale scheduled for Friday April 16 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church on South street. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
Drewersburg volunteer fire department hosts a sausage and pancake supper at the firehouse in Drewersburg Indiana on Saturday April 17 1971 from 5 to 8 pm. Adults pay 1.50 while children under 12 are charged 75 cents.
Saturday April 17 at 9 00 A M in the Township Room at Harrison and Sycamore Streets Bright PTA announces a scheduled meeting promptly.
The Harrison Democratic Club will meet on Wednesday April 21 1971 at Bobs Cozy Inn Club Room at 8 00 PM. Prospective members may join by attending or mailing 1 50 per member to David F Bahner 1012 Iliff Ave Harrison Ohio 45030. The club invites all interested in Harrison Harrison Township and the Democratic Party to attend.
Girl Scout Troop No. 752 camped at Ross Trails on April 8 9 and 10 working on camping skills and cook badges. They hiked around the lake and look forward to summer troop camping with thanks to leaders Mrs. Wilma Frey Mrs. Virgina Manley and Mrs. Joyce Lohstroh.
Col Freakly, ROTC director, spoke at J. B. Yeager Auxiliary Unit 199 on April 5, 1971 at the Legion Home. Robert Garland, a long time resident and ROTC student, joined slides showing the Ohio home for veterans orphans on Route 68 near Xenia. The home, established over a century ago, relies on Ohio aid for room and board and educates each child in a trade.
The Harrison Fine Arts Club will meet Tuesday at 8 00 PM at Gene Woelfel's Kilby Road home. All members and interested friends are urged to attend. Contributions to the United Fine Arts Fund may be arranged with Mrs Earl Romohr at 634 2057.
Value data shows Crosby Township per capita 9617 and Whitewater 5069 with residential and other property totals for Cheviot Colerain Crosby Delhi Green Harrison Miami and Whitewater. Western County subdivisions except Cheviot Miami and Harrison report higher total valuations since 1969 with Harrison losing 1.7 million Cheviot 1.05 million and Miami 2.5 million due to value shifts.
The Honorable Robert A. Wood, Hamilton County Commissioner, will speak at the Harrison Republican Club meeting on Monday April 19 at 8 00 P M at the Harrison Hatchery Building. Residents of the Southwest Local School District are invited to attend and bring questions for Commissioner Wood.
Chapter 178 of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees held its annual officer election. President Charles H. Tompkins was re elected. Phyllis Wolf became Vice President. Peggy West re elected Secretary. Jean Gadd elected Treasurer. Lillian Kuhr re elected Financial. The group supported the tax levies outlined by the Board of Education and planned a chapter gathering on April 17 at the Senior High School for all members and families.
Attendees praised the Jr Hi choral presentation of Get Up And Go on Tuesday. Cast stage crew and orchestra delivered remarkable first musical experience and earned congratulations to Mrs Kalb Mr Romohr Mr Shinn Mr Flannagan and Jeff Biddle for their roles.
Xi Eta Iota opened its April meeting with President Mrs. Leo Rolfes Jr guiding plans. The group aims to host a patient party at Three Rivers Nursing Home on April 24 and inform shut-ins for flower deliveries. Founders Day for Beta Sigma Phi Harrison chapters is set for April 21 at Sunset Inn.
Burger TV presents its show King of at the Harrison Bowl this Sunday at 9:00 A M taped for Cine Seventcanter and TV Channel 9 at 1:00 P M. Top qualifier Bill Warf rolled 731 at Harrison Bowl, Gary Eckstein 696, Leon Hughes and Bill Pollard 681 in a tie for third. A roll-off will determine third place with Eckstein facing the roll-off winner. Warf meets the roll-off winner in the second game. Art Lally defends against the winner in the third.
The Ohio Valley Competition Club hosts a Moto-Cross race this Sunday at the Lloyd Curry farm on Baughman Road. Racing starts at 1:00 PM rain or shine, with ample parking and available concessions.
Mr and Mrs Robert Schweizer moved from their Montana Avenue Westwood apartment to 2729 Town Terrace Drive Apt 6 Cincinnati Ohio 45239 on April 7 in Cole Rain Township.
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