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Newspaper

The Harrison Press

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

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Woelfel Appointed to Naval Academy in 1972 Class

Congressman Walter E. Powell announces John Richard Woelfel’s appointment to the United States Naval Academy for the July 1972 entering class. Woelfel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B. Woelfel of Harrison, is a Saint Xavier High School senior and Eagle Scout active in bands and National Honor Society.

Walter E. Powell Ohio John Richard Woelfel United States Naval Aca Eugene B. Woelfel Harrison John Academy Powell United States Naval Academy Woelfel Saint Xavier High School Cincinnati St. John Bowley School

Rainbow Girls Sponsor Donkey Basketball Game

Rainbow Girls will host a donkey basketball game at Wim. H. Harrison Junior Gym at 7 30 P M on April 24 1972 to benefit Harrison Assembly Rainbow For Girls. Donkeys and riders provide rodeo style fun with a circus atmosphere in a family friendly event.

America Wim. H. Harrison Rainbow Girls H. Diamond K. Donkey Ball Co Harrison Assembly Rainbow Stubbord Gene Autrys Roy Rogers SS Gee

Water Works To Flush Hydrants

Water departments advise flushing hydrants before use to clear lines. Homeowners should run water for several minutes to ensure the supply is clear and safe for domestic use.

New Bakery Opens on S State Street

Mr and Mrs Chilton Dozier of Cleves Ohio open a new bakery at 606 S State St Harrison They offer a complete line of bakery goods Mr Dozier has over 16 years in the bakery business Supporters indicate the shop will operate with a full assortment of pastries breads and confections.

Chilton Dozier Cleves Ohio S. State St Harrison Burg

First National Bank Elects New Officers

The First National Bank of Harrison held its annual meeting on April 10 1972 electing officers and directors for the year. Newly elected officers include Chair man of Board Dr Robert E Cooke President George Minges Vice President Leo Knopfle Secretary John McDowell and Executive Vice President Orville J Kinker. New directors are Arthur Weisbrodt Alvin Jackson David Freytag and Donald Evans with Evans noted as joining from Harrison Farm Equipment Co and as a farmer community representative. The bank praised 1971 deposits and announced a new Home Office Building at 444 S State with three offices serving Indiana and Western Hamilton County.

First National Bank of Harrison Robert E. Cooke George Minges V. Pres Leo Knopfle John McDowell Orville J. Kinker Arthur Weisbrodt Alvin Jackson David Freytag Donald Evans Don Harrison Farm Equipment Co S. State Indiana Hamilton County

Fay Doty joins Purdy Realty Harrison office

Fay Doty joins Purdy Realty at 110 Broadway Harrison after completing a lengthy training course. She is qualified to handle all types of real estate sales and is a lifelong Harrison resident.

Broadway Fay Harrison

Kercheval Family Mourns Cincinnati Death of Arthur W

Arthur W. Kercheval of 2328 South Rd Cincinnati died Wednesday April 12 at age 60. He was father to Ron Kercheval of Jackman Funeral Home. Services were held April 15 at Jackman Funeral Home with Cheviot Lodge No. 140 F and A M. Survived by wife Virginia Bratton Kercheval, son Robert A, daughter Mrs Glenn (Jo Ann) Redding, six grandchildren, and brother George.

Arthur W. Kercheval South Rd Cincinnati Kercheval Ron Kercheval Jackman Funeral Home Cheviot Lodge No Virginia Bratton Kercheval Robert A Daugther Glenn Jo Ann) Redding George

Crosby Township Seeks Zoning Change Petition

Crosby Township announces a zoning change effort with a petition presented by township citizens on April 17. Residents rally around governance and land use issues seeking formal zoning action.

Crosby Township

Rehearsals For The Drunkard At Harrison High

Cast selected and rehearsing for The Drunkard also titled Down With Demon Drink at Harrison High School Auditorium. Performances May 11 12 and 13 with a moral lesson as Salvation Army workers help the hero return to wife and child.

Harrison High School Salvation Army Scott Stevens de Stevens Willian Sue Knowlton

Circus Tickets On Sale For Carson and Barnes Circus

Harrison Ohio hosts Carson and Barnes Five Ring Wild Animal Circus with two shows June 11 at 2:00 and 4:30 PM. Harrison Chamber of Commerce sponsors and sells advance tickets through local stores. Prices for members’ advance sale are Children 1.30 Adults 2.60 with savings noted.

Carson and Barnes Harrison Ohio Harrison Chamber of Commerce John Brater America Chamber

Burns at Campbell foundry injure Charles R. Otto

Charles R. Otto received third degree burns from a hot iron at the Campbell Hausfeld Foundry on S State Street last Friday afternoon. He is being treated at Providence Hospital Room 425 Cincinnati Ohio 45239.

Charles R. Otto Campbell Hausfeld S. State St Providence Hospital Cincinnati

Harrison Relays Set for Wednesday and Thursday

The Harrison Invitational Relays will host eight schools including Aurora Lockland McNicholas Ross Taylor Whitewater and Wildcats on Wednesday and Thursday. Field events start 3 45 p m and running at 4 30 p m with Thursday finals at 4 00 p m for field and 6 00 p m for running. Coach Jerry Bovard thanks the village for track work with no admission Wednesday and 1.00 for adults 0.50 for students Thursday.

Harrison Aurora Lockland McNicholas Ross Taylor Whitewater Wildcats Jerry Bovard

All County Board of Education to Meet

The All County Board of Education plans two seminars at the 1972 meeting on Thursday April 27 at 6 00 PM. Arnold S Collins county superintendent of schools says the aim is to share ideas among 23 Hamilton County school systems serving 150000 students in K 12 with focus on boardsmanship and year round schooling.

Board of Education Arnold S. Collins Hamilton County Collins

Alumni To Meet At High School With Dinner May Six

Alumni gather Saturday at the high school for a dinner at 7 00 p m followed by a meeting and social. Dinner price is 2 50. Reservations through Patty Brittian 655 2954 or Ray McClure 788 1646.

Patty Brittian Ray McClure

Packages To Servicemen Leis ring

Packages to servicemen arrive with leis and a phone number 367 9684 printed on them. The item notes indicate the gesture to send comfort and friendship to armed forces members overseas.

It's Magic Return Tonight in 1972 Show

Steve Faris and Company bring new acts to the 1972 It's Magic show on Saturday April 22 at 8 PM in Cincinnati. The program features Hague Atkinson, a balloon artist, mind reading, a balloon barrage, and broom suspension. Tickets sold by Harrison Jaycees Village Pharmacy Adams Texaco or Jerry Lutts 941 5413. A matinee at 2 PM offers 50 cents for children and 1.00 for adults. evening prices are 2.25 and 1.50.

Steve Faris

Mackie Mobile Home Park Wins CG&E Electric Living Award

CG&E awards Mackie Mobile Home Park on Dry Fork Road south of Harrison the Electric Living Award. The Ed ward Mackie owned park has 32 lots with eight all electric sites and meets the 10 percent disconnection threshold for 150 amp or larger service. A site sign was presented to Mr and Mrs Edward Mackie marking the first such CG&E award.

Cg&e Mackie Dry Fork Road Harrison Edward Mackie Mackie Park Mackie Mobile Home Park

WVU Honors Convocation to Recognize 248 Undergraduates

The College of Agriculture and Forestry at West Virginia University will honor 248 undergraduates and recent graduates for academic and leadership achievements at its Honors Convocation on Friday. A reception in the WVU Forestry Building followed the event with parents as special guests.

College of Agriculture and Forestry West Virginia University Ge Rege Po WVU Forestry Robert S. Dunbar Jr Benivess

Harrison Jaycees Monte Carlo Night Planned

The Harrison Jaycees announce a Monte Carlo night on Saturday April 29 at the Harrison VFW Hall Lawrenceburg Road from 8 PM to 1 AM. Tickets are six dollars per couple in advance or seven dollars at the door. Prizes donated by local merchants and auctioned to top money earners. Beer setups and snacks provided.

Harrison Jaycees Harrison Vfw Lawrenceburg Road Monte Carlo Jaycees

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John Woelfel Naval Academy S. State Street First National Bank Fay Doty Purdy Realty Cat Arnold Collins Leisring Mobile Home Park
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