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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
1
Channel 5 presents First Fair an eight year old journeys through the Ohio State Fair with narration by Doc Severinsen NBC Tonight music director. The program airs 8 30 p m Saturday August 29 with Cincinnati Bell sponsorship and repeats September 1 and September 3.
Thomas H Wirmel 21 of Batesville died when his car left Pine road and struck a tree near St Peters. A passenger Beverly Goldsmith 20 suffered shock but was not hospitalized. Wirmel, an Oak Hills football alumnus, had just played for Sunman High School and died at Margaret Mary Hospital before transfer. Burial at St Mary of the Rock Church cemetery followed services.
Debbie Frey a 12 year old from Cedar Grove witnessed two men enter her home and flee with 100 dollars and credit cards. She alerted her visiting parents and the sheriff. Floyd Sandlin 36 of Cincinnati was arrested while attempting to fix a flat along English Hill road. a woman companion was released. Debbie linked the crime to the car used by the robbers.
The VFW Post 7570 and American Legion Jennings Bryan Yeager Post 199 announce their joint picnic at the VFW Home on Lawrenceburg Road this Saturday August 29 from 1 PM to 10 PM. Immediate family admission is $6 with a covered dish requested. single attendees pay $4 without a dish.
The notice outlines bus safety rules and pickup procedures for the new school year. It details start times for high school and junior high routes, bus numbers, and specific streets and stops, plus student conduct expectations and early arrival guidance.
The 1970 Har rison Wildcat football squad and coaches will be introduced to parents and fans Monday August 31 at 7 00 PM at the Wildcat field. Head coach Steve Safford leads the program as boosters hold a brief meeting afterward with joiners welcome.
The Harrison Kiwanis Big Band performs at the Addyston V F W Hall on Saturday night August 29. The group, a top regional attraction, will play danceable music from 9 to 1 with air conditioning at the hall and tickets available at Village Pharmacy.
Cincinnati branch of the American Association of University Women chartered a bus tour of Indiana sites led by branch president Mrs Oscar Kinney. The first stop was the Schuster home at New Trenton, the former Rockafellar Tavern from the 1880s, warmly hosted by Mr and Mrs Schuster for fifty two visiting members.
The Bader and Faulter Reunion will be held at the home of Mr. at Fred Kendrick on Sunday September 6, 1970. Eile Gun wbts airing ned plane jugs with drinks and baskets with plenty of food. Gladys Isaacs, Sec.
Sign-up for Pee Wee football set for Friday August 28 1970 at 5 00 PM and Sunday August 30 1970 at 2 00 PM at Harrison Grade School. Open to boys aged 8 to 13 after September 15 1970 with further information available at sign-up.
The 3 bedroom home on Route 46 near Batesville Indiana has been purchased by Mr and Mrs Russell Sorber from Mr and Mrs Curtis Cranes. Fred Peters Indiana representative for Sorber Realty of Harrison Ohio arranged the sale for seller and buyer. Peters is a full time real estate salesman with experience in real estate transactions.
The next regular meeting of the J B Yeager Auxiliary of the American Legion is Wednesday September 9 at 8 PM due to a holiday. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Samuel Knowlton entered Ft. Hamilton Hospital last Wednesday and is in room 305. Mr and Mrs Raymond Essert of Hyde Park visited relatives and friends at Emmaline Knopfle’s home in Harrison this past week.
Brenton Osgood returns to Harrison Ave Assembly of God Church to speak at morning and evening Dedication Day services. Rev William Van Winkle, Indiana District superintendent, will deliver the dedication message at 3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to worship and dedicate the new educational facilities.
Marine Master Sergeant Richard Gordon, husband of former Miss Maragret Bowman of Harrison Ohio, was promoted during ceremonies at the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Santa Ana California.
Navy Petty Officer Second Class John R. Cunningham reenlisted while serving with Fleet Airborne Electronics Training Unit at Naval Air Station Norfolk Virginia. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Hugh R Cunningham of 320 Whitewater Drive Ohio. Mr and Mrs Adalia Butch Loos celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday August 26 1970. They have a daughter Mrs Russell Shirley Rider and a grandson Steve Rider.
Over 3000 pupils expected in the Southwest School District for the 1970-71 year starting Monday. Thirty new teachers and one new administrator join, with two new programs and eight Harrison High graduates among the newcomers. Lunch prices revert to pre subsidy levels. Orientation for new teachers opens with breakfast Thursday, followed by district wide workshops Friday.
William C. Schmidter plans Westfork Village a mobile home park south of Miamitown along Ohio 128 two miles from Cleves. The project aims for 648 homes with 2200 residents in a four phase buildout over three years, featuring underground utilities and a 12-merchant shopping center.
The State Theatre returns to operation tonight showcasing the feature The Undefeated starring Joe Wayne and Roc Goan. Curtain time is 8:00 each night with strong reviews for the outstanding picture.
Master Sergeant Irvin R Huddleston of the 302D Special Operations Wing Clinton County Air Force Base Wilmington Ohio retired on August 7 1970 after 21 years of regular reserve naval and Air Force duty He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 served as a diesel mechanic in The Gilbert Islands and Leyte then joined the Air Force Reserve in 1949 recalled 1950 52 serving in Japan and Korea He later served missions to Georgia Tennessee and North Carolina and lives at 315 North Hill Street Harrison as a Lily Mills Company sales representative in Shelby North Carolina.
Miami University lists 713 candidates for degrees at its 44th summer commencement on Sunday August 30 at 10 am in Millett Assembly Hall Oxford Campus. Largest groups are 212 for Bachelor of Science in Education 103 for Bachelor of Arts 44 for Bachelor of Science in Business and 22 for Bachelor of Science in Applied Science. Masters are listed in six fields topped by 124 for Master of Education.
Greg Bybee of the Midland Chiefs Muni E base ball team helped win the Western Division and Cincinnati Muni E titles before the squad captured the National Amateur Baseball Federation Championship in Buffalo New York to close the season in grand style.
The Hamilton County Council of PTA will meet on Wednesday September 9 1970 at the Hamilton County Board of Education Office Building 325 East Central Parkway. A coffee hour from 930 to 1000 A M precedes the business meeting with Mrs Glenn L Winkle presiding. Mrs Roger Beathard will give devotions and Audrey Norris will present Rise. Conferences limited to ten minutes with program chairman Mrs Robert Sanders.
Josette Lynn Dougoud, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Dougoud of Grandview Dr, is recuperating at home following a tonsillectomy at Christ Hospital.
Faith Baptist Church Har rison on Rt 46 Chappelow Road hosts a gospel singing on Saturday August 29 at 7 30 PM Featured group is the Rhythen Masta Seen and the Melody Makers Quartet at the Faith church line up details incomplete but event advertised as gospel concert with local choir members.
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