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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
1
The Village of Harrison Ohio thanks organizations and residents for their work and financial help making the holiday lights possible. Mayor Harry A Rolfes and village officials extend Christmas and New Year wishes to all.
Sunday morning at 3:00 a.m. Harrison Fire Department fought a blaze at Alfred Ennis farm 8676 Dry Fork Road. Fire units from Miamitown and a New Trenton water truck aided. Silo survived. cause and loss undetermined at this time.
Finneytown defeats the Wildcats 68 to 61 in overtime as Ric Wirtz leads with key free throw and steal. Craig Bachman nets 19 for the Cats while Tom Klausman adds 16 for Finneytown. Cats fall to 2-2 in league play. next game at Lawrenceburg ends 81-70 Tigers win.
The Tri-Community Civic Association runs a free Sunday screening at Whitewater Township Hall Miamitown starting 2:00 P.M. featuring The Stowaway Pigs Anansi the Spider and The Coming of Christ. The monthly series plans more full length films later.
The club distributes contributions among Harrison May or's Fund, the Neediest Kids of All, and the Northside Christmas Fund. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Curry, club grounds owners, add a personal $100 donation. The group extends seasonal wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanks supporters of its events throughout the year.
Santa named Irvin Metz of Broadway as the Honda Mini Trail winner on Saturday December 19. Metz chose cash over the Honda and returned thanks to Walnut Street for lending the vehicle when needed.
A special Christmas Eve service is scheduled for December 24 at 11 00 PM at Harrison Presbyterian Church. The public is invited to join in the traditional carols and congregational singing with readings by young members and organ music, including the "The Lights of Christmas."
Mr and Mrs Joe Gutzwiller returned from a New York convention. Mrs Gutzwiller appeared on Sale of the Century as a studio contestant and correctly guessed the sale price to win a Thomas organ. The show was taped and will air Thursday December 24 at 11:00 A.M. on Channel 5.
Harrison Lions Club held its annual Christmas Party on December 15 at the Sunset Inn. Florence Walloe won a mink boa. Mrs. Bailey won a 5 gallon can of pennies or $400 in cash. Clovernotes from Clovernook Home and School for the Blind performed for the fifth consecutive year.
Airman David B. Kernan son of Mr and Mrs Clifford B aoe Jr of 5418 Cowell Ave Cleves Ohio has received his first U S Air assignment as he begins his military service and duty.
Beta Sigma Phi members appeal for help for Mrs. Gladys Merrill who is on a kidney machine. A kidney drive will be organized after the new year to fund extensive medical work, with details to follow.
Gene Ziegler received the Most Valuable Player Award and the top batting honor with a .465 average. It marks his second MVP and second batting award with the French Bauer-Bentley Post team and his final eligible season under coach Joe Hawk known as Mr. Baseball.
The First Christian Church of Harrison Ohio hosts a Christmas Eve service at 7:00 PM on December 24. Youth groups and both children and adults choirs will participate as the light of God enters the world of darkness. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Airman Bill D. Abbott son of Mr and Mrs John B Abbott of Flintstone Harrison completed basic training at Williams AFB Texas. He is assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois for aircraft equipment maintenance training after graduating Western Hills High School in 1969.
Coaches are needed to help with the sixth grade basketball program in the Southwest School District starting early head. Eddie, a basketball coach, seeks volunteers to assist with practices and games.
The Village of Harrison will raise all types of refuse permits to cover about 8000 more dollars in 1971. Residential permits rise four dollars to twenty dollars while other permit rates adjust to share costs. Memorial notices for Theo Power and Edwin B. Hausfeld accompany the public health update.
Delegates from the Ohio Education Association hear Governor Elect John Gilligan pledge education financing as a top priority. The assembly grants the DEA executive committee power to reconvene in spring if tax reform does not receive attention.
Robert Coleman of Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co. lies in critical condition at Ft. Hamilton Hospital after a truck backed over him on Sandusky Road at Harrison Ave. He suffered internal injuries, broken pelvis and ribs, leg injuries, and extensive bruising. The Harrison Life Squad transported him. investigators included Patrolman Richard Anderson, Mike Grimes, and Police Chief Frank Mondary.
The Recreation Commission hosts a New Year’s Eve Dance featuring the INSEX, likened to the Haywoods, to raise funds for a permanent ice skating rink. Teenagers are urged to attend the last dance of 1970 and first of 1971 with many door prizes announced.
Hospital records list Marie Biersdorfer of Harrison as a patient requiring care and treatment. Her condition is described as in need of medical attention and ongoing treatment.
Irvin Wright was elected president of the Ohio and Indiana Firemen's Association at a meeting in Cleves Ohio. Other officers elected include Keith Schulz vice president Earl Aurora Fire Department Ted Stenger St Leon Fire Chief and Harry Althoff Bear Branch Fire Chief.
Mrs. Jenny Fuchs of 301 S State Harrison, crossing Harrison Ave at Walnut St, was struck by a hit and run driver Friday around 8 PM. The vehicle driven by Bruce Hopkins ran a road light. she received treatment for injuries to her left leg and right ankle.
Mrs John Viel underwent surgery Tuesday at Good Samaritan Hospital and remains confined there for a few days.
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