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Newspaper

The Harrison Press

Location

Harrison, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1972

Page

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Brad Colegate Advances To National Merit Finals

Brad Colegate of Harrison has been named a National Merit Finalist, the first Harrison senior in at least 14 years to reach finalist status. He joins about 0.5 percent of U S graduating seniors in the 1972 Merit Program and remains among roughly 14 750 finalists in the scholarship competition as the selection process proceeds.

Brad Colegate William Henry Harrison High School Glen Colegate Harrison Edward C. Smith National Merit Scholarship Corporation Brad

Baseball Coaches Clinic Set For March 4th

Coach Higgins hosts an annual Harrison area clinic for coaches players and fathers with speakers Dick Hauke Joe Hawk and Harrison's Tom. The program welcomes Pee Wee managers and Knothole coaches and players as well as interested attendees.

Higgins Harrison Dick Hauke Budde Post American Legion Joe Hawk Xavier Tom

Appreciation Night for Santa Planned by Harrison Chamber

Harrison Chamber of Commerce plans Byron Rupp Appreciation Night for Saturday February 19. A dinner and dance will be at the American Legion Home with dinner at 7:30 and dancing from 9:00 to 1:00. Tickets $4.50 per person at Harrison Furniture Store.

Byron Rupp Harrison Chamber of Commerce American Legion Harrison Furniture Store

Byron Rupp Appreciation Dinner Ticket Notice

A few tickets remain for the Byron Rupp Appreciation dinner on Saturday February 19 1972 at 7 30 PM at the American Legion Home.

Two Harrison Youths Named to WVU Dean's List

Gregory Paul Lake of Harrison and Thomas Eugene White of Okeawa have been named to the Dean's List in West Virginia University's College of Agriculture and Forestry. White, a junior majoring in wood science, must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA to qualify for the honor.

Harrison, Ohio West Virginia University Gregory Paul Lake Myron J. Lake Carolina Trace Harrison Thomas Eugene White Eugene White Drewsburg Road Okeawa White College of Agriculture and Forestry

Home Purchase Transaction in Harrison Ohio

Mr and Mrs Loren Sumter sold their home on S gas Street Harrison Ohio through Luther Realty Har rison Ohio. Real estate agent Clifford Bischoff handled the sale with careful effort and time.

Loren Sumter S. Gas St Harrison Ohio Goldie

Wildcats Split Weekend Games Amid Close Loss at Wyoming

The Wildcats went 1-1 over the weekend, losing 65 to 59 to Wyoming where Bell and Merten controlled the boards for the Cowboys, despite a 50 percent field goal showing. John Clayton led with 15 points, Terry Kittle added 25, and Rising Sun defeated the Cats 73 to 59 as Clayton again scored 30. The team heads to St Bernard Friday and hosts North College Hill February 25 for Parents Nights.

Wildcats Wyoming Rising Sun Cowboys Allen Bell Merten Cats Terry Kittle John Clayton Bachman Tillman Big John Clayton Craig Bachman St. Bernard North College Hill

General Bond Sold On New High School

At a February 8 1972 special meeting the Sevee Community School Corporation sold 1 675 000 First Mortgage Bonds to Continental Illinois National Bank Chicago at a net rate of 5.4381 percent. Proceeds finance construction of the Central High School. The board also exercised options on land for the new site.

General Bond New High School Board Sevee Community School Corporation The School Building Corporation Continental Illinois National Bank of Chicago Central High School

Free Adult Education Classes At Sunman Dearborn District

The Sunman Dearborn district lists thirty three courses on the enrollment sheet sent home this week. Enrollment forms should be returned each semester until all adult education needs are met.

Sunman-Dearborn

Marine Gunnery Sergeant VanDerWerken reports for duty

Daniel F. VanDerWerken husband of Janet S. Terry of Lawrenceburg Indiana has reported for duty at the Marine Corps Base in Okinawa marking a new assignment.

Daniel F. VanDerWerken Janet S. Terry Lawrenceburg Ind Marine Corps Okinawa

Crosby School Showcases Its Academic Projects

The January PTA open house drew crowds as Crosby School displayed student led exhibits from kindergarten to sixth grade. Kindergarten built a greenhouse to teach plant needs. first graders hosted live animals. second graders explored the sun moon and Earth. third graders presented weather and astronomy projects.

Uane PTA Martin Ginny George Gerbil Harper Harmon Moon Earth NASA Space Center Smith

Sectional Tickets On Sale For Whitewater Game

Sectional tickets go on sale Friday night for the Whitewater basketball game to adult season ticket holders only from 8 00 to 3 30 Monday Feb 21. Students may pick up tickets for their a who are season ticket ae aon. February 22 tickets become available to residents of the North Dearborn Community.

Whitewater North Dearborn

Bertha Baker Dies at 86 After Son Killed in War

Mrs Bertha Baker nee Points wife of Frank Baker died at 110 N Sycamore Sun Feb 13 at age 86. Services Feb 16 2 PM Rockdale United Methodist Church with Rev Ivan Pool of Greenville Ohio. Interment Glen Haven. Survived by 3 daughters 2 sons a sister 11 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren. Funeral by Jackman Funeral Home.

Bertha Baker Points Frank Baker N. Sycamore St Rockdale United Methodist Church Ivan Oor Greenville Ohio Max O’dell Glen Haven Cemetery Willard Iwo Jima William Helen) Terry Harrison Chester Zola) Barrow Greenhills Jeff Thelma) Minix Shandon Raymond Don Baker Adam Claudia) Melloh Tampa Fla Elsie Baker Jackman Funeral Home

Abandonment of Old U. S. 27 Near Venice

The Ohio Department of Highways approved the abandonment of a 6.8 mile stretch of old US 27 in Hamilton and Butler Counties effective Feb 16. The action follows a Feb 1 1963 public hearing in Ross Venice and relocates the route to Ohio 126 Ohio 128 and US 50B while portions revert to county systems.

Hamilton Butler Ohio Department of Highways Director’s Journal Ross Venice

60th Anniversary For Mr and Mrs Harold Hollowell

Crystal Bogart reports Mr and Mrs Harold Hollowell of Rockdale Indiana celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary next Wednesday February 16. Married by Rev Sipe on February 16 1912, they lived in the community before moving to Newport Kentucky then Cincinnati Gas and Electric retirement in 1958. Now retired in Florida at 2739 Terry Lane Sarasota 33581 with five children including a deceased daughter Mable.

Harold Hollowell Crystal Bogart Sipe Rockdale Indiana Newport Kentucky Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co Florida Terry Lane Sarasota Mable Robert Viel Eiima

Fury Earns Dean's List At EKU With 4.0 GPA

Richard S. Fury, a sophomore biology major at Eastern Kentucky University, made the Dean's List with a perfect 4.0 for the fall 1971 semester. He is a 1970 graduate of Wm. Henry Harrison High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Fury of Harrison Ohio.

Eastern Kentucky University Richard S. Fury Richard Wm. Henry Harrison High School Eastern Charles M. Fury Route 4 Bond Road Harrison Ohio

Airman Lands At Sheppard AFB for TAC Air Support Duty

Airman Raymond Landers son of Thomas Landers of 212 Broadway Harrison Ohio graduated at Sheppard AFB Texas from the Air Training Command aircraft mechanic course. He is assigned to Cannon AFB New Mexico to join a Tactical Air Command unit providing air support for U S ground forces. Airman Sanders is a 1971 graduate of William Henry Harrison Senior High School.

Raymond Landers Thomas Landers Broadway Harrison Ohio Sheppard Afb Texas U.S. Air Force Air Training Command Air Force Cannon Afb N.M Tactical Air Command U.S Sanders Wiliam Henry Harrison Senior High School

Mina Waller Hospitalized for Surgery at Christ Hospital

Mrs Mina Waller is a patient at Christ Hospital in Room 485 and will undergo surgery this week. The note mentions impatience as a driver of adversity associated with Bill Fernsed.

Mina Waller Christ Hospital

Cumberland Majorette Sally Dierdorf News Brief

Sally Dierdorf a sophomore at Cumberland College serves as a member of the Cumberland College majorette squad on the Williamsburg campus. She is majoring in sociology and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Dierdorf of Harrison.

Sally Dierdorf Cumberland College Williamsburg Sally Arthur H. Dierdorf Harrison

News correspondents invited to mail early on Presidents Day

Rural route reporters asked to mail or bring copy to The Press by Monday February 21 as Post Office will not pick up mail that day. News and ads may be left in the office box over the weekend.

Band Boosters Annual Ham And Chicken Dinner

The William Henry Harrison Band Boosters announce their ham and chicken dinner on Saturday February 26 1972 in the high school commons serving 5 to 7 PM adults 175 and children 100 carryouts 175. A high school band concert follows in the auditorium at 730 PM. Next boosters meeting is Monday February 28 1972 in the band room.

William Henry Harrison

New Airport Management Takes Charge at Harrison Field

New management assigned on Saturday Feb 12 1972 at Harrison Airport. G Keith Radcliffe and Richard Elliot lead the Miami Whitewater Flying Service overseeing rentals flight instruction and repairs. The damaged hangar from the recent fire will be rebuilt.

Harrison Airport G. Keith Radcliffe Richard Elliot Miami-Whitewater

Susan Hougentobler Named to Dean's List at Miami University

Susan K. Hougentobler a junior in the Miami University School of Education earned dean's list honors for maintaining a 3.00 average or higher on at least twelve credit hours. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Hougentobler of 10347 New Haven Road Harrison and a 1969 graduate of William Harrison High School.

Susan K. Hougentobler Miami University School of Education Susan Harry Hugentobler New Haven Road Harrison Wm. H. Harrison High School

Safe Driver Jack Patton Honored in Ohio Banquet

Jack Patton of Harrison Ohio and Teamster Local 377 was recognized for a 30 year safe driving record with Anchor Motor Freight since 1941. A banquet was held in his honor in Youngstown Ohio.

Jack Patton Harrison Ohio Teamster Local 377 Youngstown Patton Anchor Motor Freight

Mrs Tony Burton Undergoes Surgery at Bethesda Hospital

In Bethesda Hospital Mrs Lorraine Burton underwent surgery and is listed as a patient in room 267.

Tony Lorraine) Burton Bethesda Hospital

Springfield School marks 50th anniversary celebration

Springfield School in Franklin County Indiana celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year. Alumni can purchase commemorative plates by contacting current pupils or calling the school at 317-647-4385. Proceeds from the plates support the school.

Springfield School Franklin Co Indiana Wii Springfield

Clancy To Speak At Republican Lincoln Dinner

Congressman Donald D. Clancy will keynote Harrison Republican Club’s first Lincoln Day Dinner at Sunset Inn on February 25 1972. He served as Cincinnati Mayor 1957 to 1960 before joining the 87th Congress in 1960. Tickets from Archie Mason Dave Acai Bob Meeks Earl Kuhlmann and others.

Donald D. Clancy Harrison Republican Club Clancy Cincinnati Council Finneytown Ohio Sunset Inn Archie Mason Dave Acai Eaene Platt Earl Kuhlmann Bob Meeks

Winter Moto Cross Races Slated at Curry Farm

The 1972 season opens Sunday February 20 with a Moto Cross event by the Ohio Valley Competition Club at the Curry farm on Baughman Road Harrison. Practices start 11:00 A M and races at 1:00 P M. All machines must use mufflers to race. Concessions will be provided by Harrison Jaycees and two sorority chapters.

Ohio Valley Competition Club Harrison Lloyd Curry Baughman Road O.V.C.C Harrison Jaycees Curry Farm

Mrs Gale Siefert Suffers Heart Attack

Mrs Gale Siefert, also known as Bernice, suffers a heart attack. She was admitted to a local hospital for treatment and monitoring. Her condition is reported as stable with medical staff providing care.

Mrs. Gale Bernice) Siefert

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