Christmas Lighting Contest Opens in Harrison Area
Harrison Jaycees and Adams Texaco sponsor a city wide Christmas lighting contest for Southwest Local School District residents. Entries must be mailed to Adams Texaco Harrison by Friday morning with judging Friday night at 10 pm. First prize is a $25 savings bond.
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Harrison Jayceey
Adams Texaco
Harrison Avenue
Southwest
Adams Texaco Harrison
Adams’ Texaco
Harrison Ave
Harrison
Ohio
Birthday reflection on Christ born in Bethlehem
A Mrs Frances Fleck writes a devotional verse celebrating Jesus birth and presence within believers. The poem emphasizes that God came as a baby, lives in followers, and calls people to love, worship, do good, and share salvation through faith in Christ. The message centers on inner faith over buildings and outward symbols.
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Christ
Jesus
A Christmas Prayer for Blessings and Grace
A devotional verse asks thanks for God’s gifts both large and small and calls for rejoicing in the Christmas season. The prayer seeks remembrance of grace and salvation at the feet of the Lord and asks for His blessings and caring presence to fill hearts.
The Heavenly Star Poem by Gert Holaday 1972
A short Christmas poem reflects on a bright heavenly star guiding to the manger and the message of love from God. The piece calls for sharing that love to avoid a troubled world forgetting the Holy Night and ends with attribution to Gert Holaday, 1972.
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Christ the Babe
Earth
VFW Hosts Children's Christmas Party at Duwes Post 7570
The VFW Duwes Post 7570 Home invites all children of the Post and Harrison Community to a Christmas Party on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. The program features a full length Gullivers Travels, 35 minutes of cartoons, refreshments, goodies, and Santa Claus.
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VFW Duwes Post
Post and Harrison
Blood Disorder Advance Deposit Blood Donor Program
The Harrison Jaycees sponsor the Blood Disorder Advance Deposit Blood Donor Group to recruit 175 donors for a mobile drive at Harrison Elementary on December 21, 1972 from 3 to 9 pm. Members 18 to 65 may join. substitutes allowed for older or non donors.
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Harrison Jaycees
Jaycees
Cincinnati Blood Center
General Hospital
Continental
United States
Harrison Elementary
Jim
Harrison Avenue
James i
Garbage collection dates changed for Christmas season
Due to Christmas and New Year’s Day on Monday this year, the next weeks’ garbage schedule shifts. Collections occur on Mondays in December, adjusting from the usual pattern to accommodate the holiday holidays.
School Board President Reflects On First Year And Hopes
The Southwest School Board President reflects on a year of new leadership naming a superintendent and principals. He notes debt repayment, tighter finances, and expanded volunteer help while urging continued community engagement through PTA meetings and better access to programs. He anticipates updates to textbooks transportation and facilities.
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Southwest School Board of Education
Board of Education
Hamilton County Office of Education
Ohio School Boards Association
PTA
Southwest Board of Education
Milburn Werner’s Poinsettias Thrive Through Summer Bloom at Christmas
Mr and Mrs Milburn Werner of Harrison Avenue showcase two poinsettia plants from last Christmas. One pink plant has 18 blooms while the red one has 16 blooms. They celebrate these outdoor-surviving captures blooming again at Christmas.
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Milburn Werner
Harrison Ave
In The Hospital John Blum at St. Francis for observation
John Blum is a patient at St. Francis Hospital under observation for tests and treatment. He occupies room 334 and his room telephone number is 853 4452.
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John Blum
St. Francis Hospital
UNC Fall Graduation Honors 526 Receive Degrees
A total of 526 students received degrees at UNC fall commencement on Saturday December 9. The University awarded 355 bachelor’s degrees 138 master’s degrees four educational specialist degrees and 29 doctorates. Honorary Doctor of Science went to Robert H Carleton executive secretary of the National Science Teachers Association. The graduates included H Keith Lanning of Harrison Ohio.
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University of Northern Colorado
Robert H. Carleton
National Science Teachers Association
H. Keith Lanning
Harrison
Ohio
Sunman Dearborn School Board Approves Remodeling Plans
Sunman Dearborn Community Schools board on December 4 approved B A S E Architects plans to remodel North Dearborn and Sunman High School buildings into elementary schools with a new high school opening in fall 1973. North Dearborn will have 24 classrooms and Sunman 18.
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Sunman- Dearborn
B. A. S. E. Architects, Inc
Carmel
Indiana
North Dearborn
Sunman
Donna Hollins
Donna Chambler
Harrison Roofing
Harrison
Ohio
Sunman High School
North Dearborn Water Company
Schuman Road
LeVon of
Talk To Santa Opens December Call Line
Santa chats with children on December 19 20 21 and 22 from 7 00 to 9 00 pm sponsored by Harrison Jaycees callers dial 2222 for the talk line.
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Santa
Harrison Jaycees
Baby Ranch Sold on Rt. 46 Three Acres
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Bowling purchased a three acre home on Route 46 from Mr. and Mrs. Wid Scripture. Clifford Bischoff of Surber handled the transaction.
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Ernie Bowling
Wid
Clifford Bischoff
Surber
Harrison Jaycee Christmas Greeting
The Harrison Jaycees send a Merry Christmas message to readers and families. They highlight Toys for Tots efforts and the joy of giving, reflecting on faith and community spirit during the season.
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Harrison Jaycee
PhD in Chemistry Awarded Amid Holiday Greetings
A scholar received his PhD in Chemistry, inviting family to visit during the holiday season. The message extends blessings and good wishes for a joyful Holy Season to all readers.
Community marriage group offered under Jessica Murdaugh
Last Thursday a group of community professionals completed a ten week course led by Psychiatric Social Worker Mrs. Jessica Murdaugh in the Harrison area. They request a marriage counseling session for 5 to 7 couples with serious problems, to share and improve relationships. Contact Rev. Alvin D. Sigalus at 367-4301 or 655-2166 to join.
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Jessica Murdaugh
Harrison
Alvin D. Sigalus
Cats Win Two In Action Last Week
Wildcats defeat Northwest 75 to 47 and Lockland 76 to 38 in last week's basketball action. Terry Kittle led with 12 points in the Northwest game and 18 in the Lockland win as Jeff Pepper posted season highs.
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Wildcats
Wyoming
Northwest
Lockland
Colerain
Allen
Chargers
Harrison
Terry Kittle
Jeff Pepper
Steve Steigleder
Joe Brewer
Cats
Craig Bachman
Charlie Beckman
Chris Potonsky Kittle
Bowling
Harrison Lads
Panthers
Kittle
Richards
Proud
Kittens
Frank Ballard
Mark Oxley
Disaster Plan Tested In Hamilton County
A boiler explosion at the College of Mt. St. Joseph on December 9 prompted a Hamilton County disaster drill. Forty students acted as victims moulaged by the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science while St. Francis and St. George Hospitals tested emergency plans. Life Squads from Cheviot to Miamitown coordinated responses, with hospitals critiquing procedures and squads assessing functions for future improvements.
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College of Mt. St. Joseph
Hamilton County
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
St. Francis Hospital
St. George Hospital
Airman Wallace F. Smith Completes Basic Training
Airman Wallace F. Smith completes basic training. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Smith of 5102 Star Route Cleves Ohio and a 1972 Harrison High School graduate.
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Wallace F. Smith
Danny Smith
Star Route
Cleves
Ohio
Airman Smith
Harrison
Ohio) High School
Girl Injured In Tabbogan Mishap
Debbie Kay Stone twelve is injured in a tabbogan crash on U S 52. The child suffered four cracked ribs and a lung after the vehicle hit rubbish, and was taken by Harrison Life Squad to Fort Hamilton Hospital in Hamilton Ohio. Her room 122 awaits cards.
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Debbie Kay Stone
Doris and
Roy Stone
U. S
Debbie
Harrison Life Squad
Fort Hamilton Hospital
Hamilton
Ohio
Crosby Second Graders Visit Farm Field Trip
On Monday November 13 1972 Crosby second graders toured Ruoff Family Farm on Brehm Rd. Cliff and Peggy Dziech led walking tours for both classes as the children rode hay wagons to the barnyard and enjoyed activities such as pettine th.
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Crosby
Ruoff
Brehm Rd
Cliff
Peggy Dziech
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Jcs Christmas
New Trenton
Bethlehem
God
Heaven
Mrs
Frances Fleck
THE
Gert Holaday
VFW Children’s Christmas Party
School Board
Arthur Fendong
Guilford
Ind
Laurel Fox
Sandon Ridge
Cyrus Smith
Norman Dean Fox
UNC
Sunman-Dearborn
Baby Ranch
Jim Searcy, Jr
Edward Rolfes
Edward R. Rolfes
Mary T. Rolfes
Otto
North Washington St
Woodland Manor
Somerville
Jackman
Knights of Columbus
St. John the Baptist Church
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