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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
Robert Meeks told the Press he won the Board of Public Affairs seat over Gene Berry by 597 to 596 after the Hamilton County Board of Elections notified him of victory. The unofficial count had shown 584 for each, with a coin flip previously anticipated to decide the outcome.
Gospel rock group The Other Side from Bellefontain and West Liberty Ohio area returns to Harrison United Methodist Church. They will lead a youth program December 4 at 7 30 PM in the Harrison Municipal Building with free admission and games music and discussion. They also lead Sunday worship at the Harrison United Methodist Church later that morning presenting a program for all ages.
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade ushered in the season with Santa Claus and TV personality Larry Smith. North Dearborn High School and William Henry Harrison High School bands won trophies among fifty entries, while other groups also performed.
Lonnie R. Hall son of Mr and Mrs Elmer C Hall of 702 Hooven Road Hooven Ohio graduated from basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois to begin service in the United States Navy.
Harold Bee ch Acra husband of Eleanor Rolfes Acra died suddenly on Christmas Eve at his Harrison home. Prayers were said at Jackman Funeral Home and Mass of Resurrection held at St John the Baptist Church. Interment followed at St John Cemetery. Survived by wife Eleanor and six children plus two brothers and two sisters.
Chamber members elect new officers who will also form the Board of Directors to oversee activities for the coming year. The process is described as a tremendous opportunity to participate.
Ohio Northern University admissions counselor Ron Knoble will interview prospective students at 2 00 P M on Friday December 3 at Harrison High School. Contact the school to schedule. ONU, a church related university, has a 120 acre campus and 2400 students across liberal arts engineering pharmacy and law.
The well known Seminary Glee from St Francis Seminary Mt Ohio will sing the 10 and 11 15 Masses at St John the Baptist Church Park and Hill Streets in Harrison on December 5. The choir of 52 young men studying for the priesthood will perform liturgical music from Beethoven to contemporary composers in the Vatican II style under Director Father Rubert Greiser.
Dearborn's Art Club hosts a December 14 bazaar at 7 30 PM featuring Christmas candles from F H A, enameled jewelry, woven bags, macrame pottery pillows plaques and festive centerpieces including straw flower trees and fairy land castles. The event aims to share a unique youth Christmas experience and bridge generations.
The Tri-Community Civic Association plans a new twice a year dinner format at the Sunset Inn Har organization formed in 1962 will hold its election dinner on Saturday December 4 with a cocktail hour at 7 00 P M and dinner at 8 15 P M Voting for new officers occurs during the cocktail hour and results are announced at dinner.
William Henry Harrison High School Band Boosters sponsor a rummage sale on Saturday December 11 1971 at 10 AM in the Township Room at the corner of Harrison and Sycamore Streets. Parents may bring rummage to the Music Dept at the high school or call 367 9428 or 367 9768 for pickup.
The Harrison Republican Club will hold an officer election on Monday December 6 at 8 00 PM in the Hatchery Building. Members and friends are urged to attend.
The Goodwill Truck will visit Harrison Beach on December 6 and December 20. Donated clothing furniture appliances toys and other repairable items support the Center for vocational training helping disabled people learn by doing. Call Vonda Waller at 367-4221 to arrange a stop in Harrison and nearby communities.
Fifteen boys joined Cub Scout Troop 402 at the first Pack meeting held Monday night November 29. Inducted were Robert Kaiser Kerry Klopfstein Ronald Posey Randy Posey Dean Williams Doug Williams Darcy Reigel Danny Snellbaker Brian Upchurch Mike Cole Terry Klopfstein Ronald McAdams Dan Snow James Smith and Mark Angel. Bob Angel serves as Cub Master. Next week the Scouts will sell Christmas candy.
The Vaquero Wranglers 4-H Saddle Horse Club held a hayride on Saturday November 27 starting at 7 30 p m at Diane Minges farm. Thirty four members and guests rode locally then gathered at Eric Grubb s house for a bonfire and hot chocolate before returning to Minges home.
The Cats dropped a 35 31 opener to Lawrenceburg with PJ Brunner scoring 22 points and John Clayton adding 10. Coach Eddie Allen’s team hosts Forest Park Friday in a league game then plays Taylor Saturday night.
WHHHS P T A sponsors a yard sale December 11 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Senior High School under the covered walkway. Donations of clothing furniture tools or items accepted with pickup offered by contact persons P Loechel J Pies S Fury W Nowlin or C Greer at listed numbers.
In The Hospital Mrs Linus Weisenbach of Se en tered Deaconess Hospital will sense on y.
The Junior Achievement program sponsors a kamp featuring John Mendel and Jerry Lees guiding junior and senior participants. The event highlights hands on activities and practical lessons for youth on a smaller scale.
The Legion Auxiliary announces a Christmas meeting inviting members to attend with gift wrap and ribbons. A note requests bringing these items for the event and mentions scheduling for Monday night.
Michael voices the struggle of mentally ill children denied proper care as services lag, overcrowding persists, and resources fail to meet the present need. The piece calls for action to provide facilities and support for these forgotten youths.
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