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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
1
The town hosts New Year meetings as residents gather for celebrations and discussions. Organizers emphasize community planning and public events. Local groups, leaders, and venues are involved, with attention to schedules and safety.
The Hamilton County Board of Health will not renew Harrison Village landfill license for 1971. A final inspection on December 18 1970 found the site below state standards. License expires December 31 1970 and operation must cease. village may seek temporary permit pending a January 12 1971 hearing.
Babson's Reports predicts 1971 will show better overall performance after a tough 1970 marked by labor strikes and tight credit. The forecast cites a shift toward more active policy from the Nixon administration, ongoing labor tensions, and continued inflation pressure with sizable federal deficits likely in fiscal 1971 and 1972.
Ten year old Mark Courtney son of Mr and Mrs Donald Courtney of Elizabeth town Lawrenceburg Road Hamilton County was found shot in the kitchen of his home with a bullet through the heart. The weapon was his father's .22 caliber pistol. He died on arrival at a Cleves physician's office about 11 45 pm. Deputies continue the investigation.
Harrison Jaycees express thanks to local residents and fifty one merchants for supporting Toys for Tots in Harrison Ohio. Sixty three children received Christmas gifts this year as a result of community effort led by Mitchell Gadd chairman and Terry Lane co chairman.
Harrison's Fine Arts Club sponsored a Dec 14 1970 carol program in front of the municipal building to wish residents a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. After singing, the group visited friends and shut ins and gathered at the Adams home for refreshments by candlelight.
The Harrison Jaycees and Maucher Realty announce winners of a holiday home decorating contest. First place goes to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth French. second to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lemmel. third to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schaumloeffel. Thirteen homes entered. judges were Mrs. Archie Mason Miss Lena Strohmier and Mr. Russell Lawwill.
Dearborn County Commissioners secure a price agreement with Losekamp Brothers and Lester Stone to acquire land and begin construction of a new Johnson Fork bridge near Harrison. Howard Barth and Son engineers will finalize plans. The old iron bridge was deemed unsafe and closed. a ford is used in dry weather. Project cost exceeds 180000 with only 25000 county funds and most funding to come from federal aid. Franklin County agrees to transfer unused FAS funds to support the project.
The Goodwill Truck will visit Harrison on Monday January 4 and Monday January 18 to pick up donations. To arrange a stop at your door call Vonda Waller at 634-4221.
The Village Historical Society will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday January Sth at 8 00 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Russel W Adams 1010 Harrison Ave.
Ohio State University lists seniors and graduates who earned degrees at autumn commencement held December 18 in St. John Arena. Detroit industrialist Max M. Fisher spoke on behalf of Centennial Achievement Award winners honored at the ceremonies. Kenneth R. Fliedman earned a bachelor of science in agriculture.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bilasdel of Bright Indiana received a Ball State University letter noting a 3.500 grade point ratio of 4.0 possible for the past quarter. John Bilasdel majors in elementary education with Deaf Education endorsement and is a 1969 North Dearborn High School graduate.
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