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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1971
Page
1
A Harrison area phone book cover shows the incorrect fire department number 634 1111. The correct number is 634 3111 and residents are urged to cut the wrong digits from the cover to ensure emergency contact. The cover, distributed by Hi-Neighbor Enterprizes Inc Portageville Missouri, features local business ads.
At a Legion Home dinner on Saturday January 23, the Harrison Fire Department awarded service pins and certificates to Leonard Nowlin Larry Kinnett and Robert Bechtel for their American Materials Co. service. Mayor Harry Rolfes and council members attended with retired and widowed firemen as guests.
Tony Pepper, star of Harrison High, signed a letter of intent with the University of South Carolina. He scored 204 points in three seasons, averaged over four yards per carry as a senior, and earned All-League first team and second state honors. Coach Bill Shalosky and USC mentor Paul Dietzel figure prominently in Pepper's move.
Harrison Wildcats nearly topple Oak Hills, trailing by 2 with 56 seconds left before the Highlanders clinch with late free throws. Craig Bachman scores for Harrison, Jeff Holmes leads Oak Hills with 18 as Oak Hills wins 56 53.
Bob Rolfes assumes ownership of the used car and parts business after buying Harry Zeumer’s stake on January 1, 1971. Rolfes, long associated with Zeumer in Zeumer Auto Parts and Sales, now leads the operation and thanks customers while Zeumers spend winter in Florida.
A seventeen year old was arrested Saturday by Harrison Police Chief Frank Mondary Patrolman Grubbs and West Harrison Marshal Ron Moore in fourteen burglaries. Targets included Charlie's Ranch Union Roller Mill North Dearborn School Bright School Winter Gardens and other Dearborn County sites. He was turned over to Detective James Theobald of the Indiana State Police. A second youth, Friday arrestee, was an ac complice in the crimes. Both face Dearborn County Juvenile Court.
Louise Sturgill reports a brown leather handbag stolen Sunday night at Harrison Rowl around 8 45. The purse contained about 100 dollars, a wallet with cards, license and keys. a reward is offered for return of contents other than the cash. Patrolmen Bingaman and Wilpers investigated the theft.
Land Bank loans for farmers in Brown Clermont Hamilton and Warren counties will see lower rates. New loans closed on or after February 1 will carry 8 percent interest and existing 8 percent loans will be reduced to 8 percent on February 1. The Lebanon association, owned by borrower-members, is run by a board including Clarence Jordan Harry Molitor Victor Ruell Lawrence Marr and Ralph Federle.
Miss Gail Gilbert daughter of Mr and Mrs James Gilbert of Harrison received her nursing cap at the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing capping service on Friday night January 22 1971.
Donn Richardson authored a four page feature Joy To The World Dont You Believe It on the drug problem. The Cincinnati Bell Bulletin article is being distributed to clubs organizations and schools via Cincinnati Bell Information Department and WCET TV with contact details in Cincinnati Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Harold N Chase accept posthumous honors for Corporal Michael L Chase at University of Cincinnati ceremonies. Chase born February 7 1949 in Milan Indiana, Harrison High School graduate, killed in Vietnam June 5 1970 while with the Americal Division. Distinguished by Purple Heart Good Conduct Combat Infantry Badge along with National Defense Vietnam Service Vietnam Campaign and Sharpshooter Awards. Ronald Brech 20 and Daniel Livingood 19 of Harrison face malicious destruction charges after police arrested them January 26 in connection with damaged windows in Harrison businesses. They will appear February 3 in Mayor's Court.
Ann Sigafus, a William Henry Harrison High School sophomore, won the 24th Voice of Democracy contest for the speech Freedom Our Heritage. Finalists included Sarah Callan and Gina Otto, with state and national recognition and scholarships totaling 22500 dollars.
Roy Hettersimer is at Veterans Hospital for observation and possible surgery. He is assigned to the Southwest Wing Room A 457.
Mike Nelson aged 16 sustained a broken nose and facial lacerations after a motorcycle accident on Brooks Road last Thursday. He was hospitalized at St. George Hospital with about thirty stitches for facial cuts and treatment for a badly skinned hand and knee. The incident occurred on his brother's thirteenth birthday.
Marine Pfc. Bernie J. Wolf husband of the former Miss Joan M. Rolfes of 226 Harrison Ave Harrison Ohio was meritoriously promoted to his present rank upon graduation from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S C
The Board of Education reports a $200,000 plus deficit and a required 16.5 mill levy renewal in 1971. Officials credit rising costs and uncertain state aid, pledging continued outreach to taxpayers while delaying program restoration.
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority raises money for the Gladys Merrill Fund to cover medicine and supplies. It does not fund a kidney machine as misreported in last week’s paper.
In Nursing Home Marie Biersdorfer a former resident of Harrison was transferred from Good Samaritan Hospital to 4520. Her room No. is 309 P. Bill Biddle is a patient at Ft. Hospital.
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