A Special Man Who Shaped a Life Ten Years Later
The author reflects on meeting Dr. Bill Beck in November 1972 in pre-revolution Iran. Beck, a Stanford PhD and Coast Guard veteran, offered motivation, guidance, and friendship during the author’s studies abroad. The mentor helped finish a dissertation and left a lasting impact on several colleagues in places like Saudi Arabia and Baton Rouge.
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Iran
Khomeini
Mystic Bazaar
Near East
Bill
Dr. Beck
University of Toledo
U.S
Israel
Beck
Stanford University
Coast Guard
Salvation through Christ and eternal life
The piece reflects on salvation as more than rescue from danger, urging personal faith in Christ. It contrasts temporal rescue with spiritual deliverance involving God, the Spirit, and the hope of resurrection, urging immediate conversion and confession of sins.
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Webster
God
Billy Sunday
Paul
Archangel
Christ
Owls Split In Week Games At Calvary Christian
Christ Centered School Owls drop to 5-6 after a 57 26 win Tuesday led by Stacy Grubbs and Todd Turner with 12 points each. Saturday at Latonia they fell 41 20 as Grubbs missed game with injury and Hickey fouled out.
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Owls
Stacy Grubbs
Todd Turner
Scott Callaway
Jimmy Hickey
Nathan Adams
Billy Grubbs
Bryan Stewart
Charles Smith
Steve Hickey
Tony Thomas
Letter to the Editors: Complaint about Harrison city issues
A reader files an official complaint to Harrison city officials about drug activity on Harrison Avenue, police conduct, and speeding tickets. The letter alleges police inaction, driver endangerment, theft and vandalism of local businesses, and lack of warnings for a first traffic violation. The writer questions fairness and affordability amid ongoing concerns.
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Harrison
Harrison Ave
Walnut
Zoning Change Hearing Set in Harrison Ohio
Harrison Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for two parcels owned by Sarah Sumter and James and Nora Foster. The proposal seeks to rezone from B-4 High Density Residence to B-4 Business and Community Service.
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Planning Commission of
Harrison
Ohio
Sarah Sumter
Harrison Avenue
James and
Nora Foster
Walnut St
Harrison Community Center
Robert E. Kuntz
Harrison Planning Commission
Daughters of Isabella Hold January Meeting
The January 4 meeting of Daughters of Isabella St Marys Circle 214 opened with few members present. Sympathy was extended to Dee Smith on her husband’s death. Clara Kocher faces upcoming hospital admission. Regent Millie Schalk noted Penny Carnival proceeds nearly matched last year boosting club morale. Members were urged to improve attendance. next meeting set for Tuesday February 8 with dues due now.
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Daughters of Isabella
St. Mary’s Circle
Dee Smith
Clara Kocher
Millie Schalk
Ma Bell center closes leaving readers to seek service elsewhere
In a personal column the author notes the Harrison Phone Center will close on Friday Jan 21 forcing customers to travel farther for Ma Bell service. He praises the friendly staff and promises to update readers on their new assignments, while admitting backlogged mail and a busy travel schedule.
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Ma Bell
Harrison
Bell
Blue Jay Holiday Jokes and Beer Money Banter
A humorous column excerpt features holiday reflections and playful quips about taxes beer money and local scenes at Charley's Ranch. Names and mock setups include Howie, Gale Siefert, Bernice, and Red with jokes about Ronald McDonald Einstein and Running Nose. The tone is lighthearted and satirical with thrift store shopping as a closing nod.
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B.J. News
Mary Beal
Ann de Bruler
Muriel Schafer
Gale Siefert
Bernice
Charley's Ranch
Howie
McDonald’s
White House
Ronald
Chief Running Nose
Bill
Red
Blue
Mt Hope Club Meets. Anniversary Planned At Jessie Wilson Home
Mt Hope Sewing and Garden Club met at Annie McCracken s home with a couple of absent members. Feb brings a covered dish dinner and the club s anniversary at Jessie Wilson s home. Leona Bachman s family celebrated her birthday at Schulers cafeteria Price Hill with 16 present and 4 absent. Lynn Bachman received gifts at a stork shower hosted by Alma Rudisell. Somer Renee Bachman visited relatives. January birthdays noted for locals.
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Leona Bachman
Mt. Hope
Ruby Bachman
Diane Bachman
Alma Rudisell
Lynn Bachman
Lynn
Miss Somer
Renee Bachman
Grandpa Bachman
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Arno Wilson
Church of the Nazarene
Sunset Ave
Latonia
Calvary — Christian
Lipperbot
Bill Baird
Blue Jay
Trimstep
Biddle
Stone
Harrison, Oh
Tiny
D’ Amico Builders
ABC Construction
Morgan’s Buck
Bankum
Bright, In
Indiana
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