First National Bank To Hold Grand Open ing Celebration
The First National Bank of Harrison invites the public to a Grand Opening celebration for its new office at 444 South State Street Harrison on February 3 4 5. Executive vice president Orville J Kinker welcomes visitors to tour the bank and register for a free gift. The Harrison home office offers drive up services and new office machinery. The Harrison Avenue bank will continue serving the village and the Monfort Heights branch at 3621 West Fork Road will stay open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of Harrison
South State Street
Harrison
Orville J. Kinker
First National Bank
Harrison Ave
West Fork Road
Monfort Heights
Farm Bureau Membership Drive Kicks Off in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Farm Bureau launched its 1972 membership drive on January 25 at the Greenhills Extension Office, running through February 7. Membership offers benefits and notes the organization’s global reach with 49 states and Puerto Rico. A new Property Protection Service aims to deter rural crime. A March 1, 1972, $500 reward is offered for information leading to arrests in arson, property crimes on member property, or related felonies where signs are displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Co
Farm Bureau
Greenhills
Puerto Rico
Sergeant Spahni Arrives at Cannon AFB for Duty
Sergeant Kenneth R. Spahni arrives at Cannon AFB New Mexico for duty as an air traffic controller in the Air Force Communications Service. He previously served at Phu Cat AB Vietnam and is a 1967 graduate of Ross High School Ohio. His wife Dorothy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kucsan of San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Air Force
Kenneth R. Spahni
Milton D. Spahhni
Jenkins Road
Okeawa
Ohio
Cannon Afb
N. M
Spahni
Air Force Communications Service
USAF
Phu Cat AB
Vietnam
Ross
Ohio) High School
Dorothy
Joseph Kucsan
Ithaca Drive
San Antonio
Bible Rap Sessions Start At Harrison Church
Youths gather at the home of Mr and Mrs Marc Woodward for mid week sessions. A weekly Rap session begins Sunday February 6 at 9 30 am in a room at United Methodist Church Harrison open to all youths not regularly involved in their own church. The sessions are informal and open to any interested youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Woodward
United Methodist Church of
Harrison
Missionary Lang to Speak at Harrison United Methodist
Rev. Herbert Lang, missionary to Micronesia, will be guest speaker at the Harrison United Methodist Church. He will show color-sound movies during Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and speak at the worship service at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lang
Micronesia
United Methodist Church of
Harrison
Lang
Faculty Take On WSAI Disc Jockeys In Basketball Tilt
Harrison High School faculty faces the undefeated WSAI Goodguys in a Thursday game at the Senior High Gym. A 7:00 opener between Key Club and Leo Club precedes the main event as spectators wonder if the faculty can halt the visitors long winning streak. Admission is $1.00 for adults and 75 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison High School
WSAI
Key Club
Leo Club
Harrison
Franklin County Water Association Holds Meeting
The Franklin Co. Water Ass'n directors met Monday night January 31 to review progress on a proposed Franklin County water system. Properties are identified, though statistics are not yet compiled. Officials urge property owners to assist by contacting listed representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Co. Water Ass’n
Franklin Co
John E. Hoff
Brookville
Ind
Clifford Fritz
Blooming Grove
Allan Renaker
Reservoir Rd
Dave Merrel
Springfield
Whitcomb
Hayward Day
Scipio
C. Hastings
Mt. Carmel
Forest Seeley
Seeley
Robert E. Huber
Trenton Road
Erwin Schnecker
Robert Walter
Cedar Grove
Lawrence Rosenberger
Bath Raymond
Joe Lambert
Beef N Boards Adds Late Show With Strike Up The Band
Beef N Boards unveils an 11 p.m. late show starting this week alongside existing policy of single shows Tue through Fri and two on Sat. Sat 8 p.m. show plus dinner priced at 9.50. late show 3.50 per person with drinks, no food. The current production Strike Up The Band Fun 4 All enters its third week starring the Green Apple Nasties. Next, Tom Jones musical opens, produced by Don MacPherson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beef ‘N’ Boards Dinner Theatre
Beef ‘N’ Boards
Las Vegas
Don MacPherson
Bowling Green freshman Linda Lowther earns perfect 4.00 Dean's List
Linda Lowther a freshman at Bowling Green State University earned a perfect 4.00 grade average and was named to the dean's list. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mildred Lowther of Edwards Nursery Miamitown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Lowther
Bowling Green State University
Linda
Mildred Lowther
Edwards Nursery
Miamitown
Ohio
Reading Proves Too Much For Wildcat Quintet
Harrison's Wildcats lost to the Reading Blue Devils 62 to 57 after leading briefly in the final period. Kittle scored 19, Bachman 17, Clayton 12 as Reading forced turnovers and controlled the pace. The defeat ends the Cats' league title hopes though they face contenders in upcoming games. Friday night they host Sensibaugh Co and earlier Dave scored 30 with 38 on Saturday against Norwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wildcats
Reading Blue Devils
Reading
Cats
John Clayton
Craig Bachman
Bachman
Kittle
Clayton
Brannen
Sensibaugh & Co
Lockland
Dave
Norwood
Willke Speak on Sex Education At Three Rivers Jr High
Dr Willke and his wife will discuss sex education at Three Rivers Jr High School Auditorium February 8 1972 at 7 30 PM The event hosted by Three Rivers PTA invites seniors and adults only with admission limited to those groups.
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Dr. Willke
Three Rivers Jr. High
Willke
Three Rivers Jr. High School
Bridgetown Road
Three Rivers P.T
Walter (Pete) Howard Dies at 72 in Harrison
Walter D. Howard husband of the late Eva Howard died at his home 407 Broadway on Thursday January 27 1972 at age 72 Visitation was Friday Funeral services Saturday January 29 at 930 AM at First Presbyterian Church Harrison Rev Alvin Sigalus officiating Interment Glen Haven Cemetery He is survived by son Walter H. Howard Milan Indiana daughter Annie H. Rolfes Harrison four grandchildren Peter Jay Terry Tracey Howard one brother James C. Howard and one sister Irene Handy Harrison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Howard
Eva Howard
Broadway
Jackman
Alvin Sigalus
First Presbyterian Church of
Harrison
Glen Haven
Walter H. Howard
Milan
Indiana
Annie H. Rolfes
Peter Howard
Jay Rolfes
Terry
Tracey Howard
James C. Howard
Irene Handy
Mrs. Gladys Merrill Receives Kidney Transplant At Christ
Mrs. Gladys Merrill, 48, of 6817 River, received a kidney transplant at Christ Hospital. The donor was a 20 year old woman. Surgeons were Dr. and Dr. Dale Bennett noted as key figures. A fund by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority has supported her medical expenses. More donors are urged to help respond to kidney shortages.
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Ee Ae
Gladys Merrill
River
Chupka
Merrill
Nephrology
Dale Bennett
Beta Sigma Phi
Baton Lessons Offered by Harrison Grade School on Feb 8
On Tuesday February 8 an interpseted group may register for baton lessons at 3 30 PM in the Harrison Grade School Gym. Instructor Linda Varlmann is the featured twirler for William Henry Harrison High School Marching Band with eight years of baton contest experience and three years as a featured twirler. For registration call 367 9497.
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Harrison Grade School
Linda Varelmann
William Henry Harrison
Linda
Board President Urges Civic Involvement in School Reform
The school board president pledges open, fair, and inclusive leadership to improve schools. He outlines plans for monthly meetings, expanded volunteer programs, and active parent, educator, and community participation, noting January meetings and upcoming Legion Auxiliary event on February 7.
Neighbors Aid Fire Victim Sheep Shelter near Brookville
Residents helped Dr. Thomas Deters establish a shelter for 25 sheep saved from a barn fire at his clinic off Ind 1. About 30 sheep were killed. The blaze, found by a passing motorist early Sunday, was confined to the barn and caused an estimated loss of about 7000 dollars.
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Thomas Deters
Ind
Rarge
Scott & Fetzer Reports Record 1971 Earnings and Sales
Scott & Fetzer announces 1971 earnings of 1.95 per share on 169,035,882 in sales, up 45 percent from 1970. Net income rose to 13,367,903, with consumer products driving 74 percent of sales, while electrical and other divisions contributed smaller shares amid a housing construction upturn. Campbell Hausfeld, Harrison, is noted as a division of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Fetzer Company
NYSE
Scott & Fetzer
Niles H. Hammink
Consumer Products Group
Hammink
Electrical Products Group
Thal Products Group
Wildcats Take Fifth at Eaton Invitational
Wildcat wrestlers place fifth at Eaton Invitational led by Harrison with three firsts and Dennis Schultz undefeated in the 167 division with two pins in the 175 class. Schlemmer finishes fourth in 138, Russell fourth in 112, and coach Ken Root praises the squad as they prep for Wyoming invite with events Friday 7 PM and Saturday 1 PM finals 7 PM.
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Wildcat
Harrison
Dennis Schultz
Dave Kellens
Dayton
Rick Schlemmer
Dennis Russell
Ken Root
Wyoming
Patricia Kaeser Appears in Ball State Outstanding Coed Contest
Patricia Kaeser daughter of Mr and Mrs Williard Kaeser Harrison Ohio was among 24 coeds in Ball State University Outstanding Coed Contest held Jan 22 1972 Glamour Magazine sponsors the event judging leadership campus and community involvement Patti represented Brayton Hall She submitted a 500 to 700 word essay on What Is Your Greatest Good at the Moment posed in two outfits and spoke two minutes on one activity Bonnie Pearson senior music student Pi Beta Phi sorority won the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Kaeser
Williard Kaeser
Harrison
Ohio
Ball State University
Glamour Magazine
Patti
Brayton Hall
Annual Alumni Meeting Set
Plans for the 91st meeting of the Wm. H. Harrison Alumni Assoc set for May 6 with a dinner and entertainment at the high school. Class of '22 members should contact Mrs. Alma Fry. Representatives from Classes 47 62 and 67 urged to assist in coordinating arrangements. Tickets will be sold for a bull fight fundraiser with prizes of 35 25 and 15. Contact Walter Schunk for tickets. Notify Wm. H. Harrison Alumni Association of address changes or deceased alumni.
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Wm. H. Harrison Alumni Assoc
Alma Fry
Ways & Means
Harrison
Walter Schunk
Wm. H. Harrison Alumni. Association
Carolyn Loos
Lees Creek Rd
Navy Fireman Apprentice Grubbs Completes Basic Training
Charles C Grubbs son of Mr and Mrs Clifford F Grubbs Route 1 Lawrenceburg Indiana finished basic training and engine school at Great Lakes Navy Yard.
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Navy
Charles C. Grubbs
Clifford F. Grubbs
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Great Lakes
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Farm Bureau Drive
Herbert Hinson
Albert Pope
Norma Hergert
Hamilton Co. Farm Bureau
Bernard W. Henke
Hamilton Co. Sheriffs Office
Valentine Sweetheart
Xi Eta Lota Sorority
Schunk
Lewes
Debbie Kist
Jackie Brickner
John Brickner
Tri- County
Lite-Co
Yesteryear
Plectron Fund
Franklin County Water Association
Beef ‘N
Wildcat Quintet
Walter
Pete) Howard
Christ
Karen Everett
Joe Dick
Volunteers of America
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 199
Legion
Guilford Kater
Eaton
Ball S
Bonnie Pearson
Pi Beta the
Ball State
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