Two Killed In Heaven Blast At Elco Chemical Plant
Two southeastern Indiana workers died after an explosion at Elco Chemical Co. in Heaven. Wayne Smith 30 of Lawrenceburg and Richard Dowdee 40 of Rising Sun were burned while mixing alcohol and phosphorus pentasulfide in the zinc plant. Dowdee died at 12 45 p.m. and Smith at 2 15 p.m. The blast flung them from the building. fire was extinguished quickly. Survivors and funeral arrangements are listed, with details on spouses children and parents.
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Indiana
Elco ‘Chemical Co
Ohio 128
Heaven
Wayne Smith
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Richard Dowdee
R. R
Rising Sun
Michael Maher
Dowdee
Elco
Dearborn County
Ohio County
Aurora High School
Norma Lea
Dianna
Robert
Jerry
Matilda Feller
Mary Shook
McClure Funeral Home
Harrison Summer Arts And Crafts Workshop Slated
Harrison residents may join an eight day arts and crafts workshop at the old Hatchery Building 300 S Hill St starting July 20 with sessions 9 30 to 11 30. Fees are 18 dollars plus materials with registration closing July 15.
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Harrison
S. Hill St
Harrison Ohio
Fran Myers
Barbara Lutes
Marge Platt
Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers For 1971 72
Officers elected for J. B. Yeager Auxiliary Unit No. 199 for 1971 72 were announced at the June 19 installation service held at the American Legion Home. Mrs. Sarah Wolfe led the ceremony assisted by District President, while social hour followed with dancing and refreshments. Delegates to the Ohio Convention in July include Mrs. Greenham and others.
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J. B. Yeager
American Legion
Sarah Wolfe
4Th District
Unit 437
Fred Greenham
Helen
Irvin Molter
Blanche
Paul Cooper
Jeanne
Allen Johnson
Evelyn
Robert
Diane Breeden
Richard Fields
Dorothy
Dept. of Ohio
Greenham
Molter
Kuntz
Kenneth Kolb
Maude
Fields
Wolfe
Esta Maynard Dies Suddenly
Esta Belle Maynard 88 of Ross Ohio died June 30 1971 after living most of her life on Main Street Ross She was born February 10 1883 in Ross daughter of LeRoy and Ann Poole Maynard Survived by sister in law Mrs Lee Maynard and niece Mrs Kirk Grie ner of Saluda North Carolina two nephews Kirk Griener of Seattle Washington and Lee Griener of Caribu Maine Preceded by parents and brother Lee Maynard Funeral services conducted at Charles Young Funeral Home Ross with Rev Harold Messmer United Methodist officiating Esta Maynard was a longtime Venice Correspondent for the Press
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Esta Belle Maynard
Main St
Ross
Ohio
Charles Young
Harold Messmer
United Methodist
LeRoy
Ann Poole Maynard
Lee Maynard
Kirk
Elizabeth) Griener
Saluda
North Carolina
Lee Griener
Caribu
Maine
Kirk Griener
Seattle
Washington
Esta Maynard
Venice
Press
Victor Gieringer Dies at 73 in Cincinnati
Victor E. Gieringer, 73, of 1201 Edgecliff Road, died Saturday July 3. A World War I veteran, he retired in 1965 from Queen City Chevrolet Co. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. at Neidhard Minges Funeral Home Taylors Creek, with visitation from noon until service. He is survived by three brothers Elmer Paul Jim and three sisters Charlotte Nugent Daisy Campbell and Josephine McClure.
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Victor E. Gieringer
Edgecliff Road
Queen City Chevrolet Co
Neidhard Minges
Taylors Creek
Elmer
Paul
Jim
Charlotte Nugent
Daisy Campbell
Josephine McClure
Citadel Cadet Promoted to Second Lieutenant
Citadel Cadet Robert Eric Schweizer, son of Lt Col R J Schweizer and Mrs Schweizer of Euless Texas, promoted to second lieutenant in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets for 1971 72. Schweizer, rising senior in chemistry, is in the Air Force ROTC program and grandson of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schweizer of Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citadel
Robert Eric Schweizer
R. J. Schweizer
Springwood Ct
Euless
Tex
South Carolina Corps of Cadets
The
Military College
Schweizer
Air Force
Jacob Schweizer
Harrison
New Kiwanis Officers Elected For Coming Year
Harrison Kiwanis Club elected officers for 1971 72 at a Thursday meeting with Albert Schlemmer named president for the year starting October 1. Joe Dick 1st vice president Tilman Juett 2nd vice president Andy Frazier secretary Jacques Langlin treasurer. Directors named were Walt Smith Pete Kaiser and Howard Brater. The president will be installed before the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Albert Schlemmer
Joe Dick
Tilman Juett
Andy Frazier
Jacques Langlin
Walt Smith
Pete Kaiser
Howard Brater
Harrison Chamber of Commerce Savings Bond Project Wins
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce's 500.00 Savings Bond Project, led by Project Chairman John C. Brater, honors Robert Scovitte of Garber Iowa and Frank Ballard of Support Your Country and Community. The initiative concluded successfully and members are urged to attend the Sunset Inn meeting on July 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Chamber of Commerce
Robert Scovitte
Garber
Iowa
Frank Ballard
Sam
Sunset Inn
Butler University Dean's List Honor For Gail L West
Gail L West of 9975 Baughman Road Harrison Ohio was named to Butler University's Dean's List for the 1970-71 academic year. The distinction requires an average of at least a B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail L. West
Baughman
Harrison
Ohio
Butler University
Reds Game Outing Sees Kroger DX Team Attend
On June 22 the Kroger DX baseball team and their families attended a Cincinnati Reds game at Riverfront Stadium. The Reds won the matchup, providing a shared outing and a victorious afternoon for the group.
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Kroger DX
Cincinnati Reds
Riverfront Stadium
Reds
New Principal Named At North Dearborn
The Sunman Dearborn Community Schools board names Abie Lee Carter principal of North Dearborn High School born January 12 1932 in Bloomington Indiana. He holds a 1954 Indiana Central undergrad degree and a 1961 Ball State Masters in Guidance and Administration and is pursuing a Ball State Specialist in Curriculum. Carter has taught and coached at multiple Indiana schools and participates in several professional and civic groups. He and his family plan to move into the district before fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools
Abie Lee Carter
North Dearborn High School
Carter
Bloomington
Indiana
Indiana Central
Bater University
Ball State University
Indiana School
Jackson Central High School
Connersville High School
National Association of
Indiana Association of
Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity
Lions Club
Elk’s Lodge
Salvation Army Advisory Board
University of Cincinnati Board approves many promotions
The UC Board of Directors approves numerous faculty promotions effective September 1. Included in the list is Lucille Juett Harrison of 7345 Kilby Road, promoted from instructor to assistant professor of home economics.
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University of Cincinnati
Harrison
Lucille Juett
Kilby Road
Ohio Indiana Invitational Baseball Tourney in Harrison
The Ohio Indiana Invitational for boys ages 10 to 12 runs July 10 and 11 in Harrison. Milan and Moores Hill each send two teams from Indiana. Harrison fields four hopefuls. Saturday schedule includes American Legion vs Moores Hill and other pairings. Sunday resumes with winners in contention. Trophies awarded after the final game and organizers expect annual event.
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Country Kitchen
Ohio
Indiana
Milan
Moores Hill
Harrison
American Legion
Ray Greenwell
West Volkswagen
Bob Chaney
Culley’s Pharmacy
Leonard Minges
Fischer’s
Jim Simpson
Culley’s
Walter ‘Pooch’ Batchelor
Dennis Simpson To Play In All Ohio Boys Band
Dennis Simpson returns from Columbus after a week with the 300 piece All Ohio Boys Band. The 48th year of the Ohio State Fair engagement runs August 30 to September 5. He was chosen for the 150 piece Honors Band touring Ohio from August 13 onward, performing at three events daily including Cincinnati Carthage Fair on August 14 at 1 PM. Dennis belongs to Wm. Henry Harrison High School Band, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Simpson of Elizabeth Town.
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Ohio
Dennis
Cincinnati
Wm. Henry Harrison High School
Raymond Simpson
Elizabethtown
Evansville graduate Donna Russell named to Dean's List
Donna S Russell a June graduate of the University of Evansville was among 430 spring quarter Dean's List honorees. She has been named to the Dean's List three times and lives at R R 3 Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna S. Russell
University of Evansville
Miss Russell
Harrison
Pee Wee Managers Meeting Called for July Seventh
A meeting of all D CX and DX baseball managers will be held Wednesday July 7 at 8 30 P M in the Municipal Building. All managers are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Wee
Ross Board Meeting Set for July Eight 1971
Ross Board of Education schedules monthly meeting for July 8 1971 at 8:00 P M in Ross Middle School 3371 Hamilton Cleves Road with public welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Board of Education
Ross Middle School
Hamilton-Cleves Road
Navy Couples Serve Aboard USS Ticonderoga In Pacific
Petty Officer Third Class Thomas E. Ross husband of Kathereen Bennett of Cleves Ohio and Petty Officer First Class Arnold Rigsby son of Mr and Mrs James Rigsby of Dry Fork Road Cleves Ohio serve aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga in the Western Pacific during maneuvers off the coast of Japan.
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Navy
Thomas E. Ross
Kathereen L. Bennett
Elvista Drive
Cleves
Ohio
Arnold Rigsby
James M. Rigsby
Dry Fork Road
Ticonderoga
Pacific
Japan
Kiwanis Funds To Support Community Projects
Presents and Check Smith headed the committee and represented P and G at the presentation. The money will be used for Kiwanis sponsored community projects across the area.
24 Freight Cars Derailed Near Sayler Park
A 24 car Baltimore and Ohio Freight derailed near Sayler Park on River Road blocking westbound rails and causing a temporary blackout. No injuries reported though Anita Reynolds of Dayton was trampled by a horse and treated at two hospitals. Railroad workers cleared wreckage and restored traffic by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Reynolds
Dayton
Noel
Salt Fork Road
Dearborn County
Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati
Dearborn County Hospital
Sheriff’s Office
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
River Road
Sayler Park
Wildcat Booster Meeting Set for July at High School
The Wildcat Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting on July 12 at the High School. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
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The
Wildcat
Mrs. James Hickey undergoes surgery at Bethesda Hospital
Linda Hickey, wife of James Hickey, underwent surgery on Wednesday at Bethesda Hospital. Hospital officials report stable condition and no complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Linda) Hickey
Bethesda Hospital
Bengal Tickets The Wildcat Boosters Sage Giveaway
The Wildcat Boosters sponsor a ticket giveaway with a focus on Bengal fans. Details remain unclear but promotions emphasize community support and student engagement through the program.
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General Hospital
Smith
Hamilton County Sheriff's Patrol
Hooven, Smith
Eton Road
Taylor High School
North Bend
Anna Rae
Brent
Danny Smith
Argo Funeral Home
Harrison Summer Arts and Crafts Workshop
Legion Auxiliary
Victor Gieringer
Kiwanis
Harrison Kiwanis Club
al Schlemmer
Chamber of Commerce
John C. Brater
North Dearborn
P&g
Caroline Rolfes
Eugene Jackman
Olive Jackman
Russ Campbell
Jean McGlothlin
Lillian Kuntz
Gerry Laughlin
Evelyn Schlemmer
Donald Sales
Andrew Frazier
Byron Rupp
Fay Rossman
Marjorie Steele
Ruth Roth
Dorothy Rupp
Francis Jefferies
Betty Smith
Lauretta Murray
Roll Means
Mary Bader
Janet Helmer
Letitia Corum
Bill Kuntz
Nancy Feldkamp
Betty Brown
Ruth Means
Mary Dempsey
Charlie Farthing
Meridel Eckel
Linda Adams
Barbara Acra
Lois Beathard
Essie Brater
Dorothy Bryant
Tip Biddle
Loren Breeden
June Breeden
Mariann Bybee
Wm. Bates
Chas Bingaman
James Busch
Marie Busch
Sharon Bennett
Jim Culley
Pauline Crowell
G Crocker
Beatrice Collett
Pauline Clark
Marjorie Clowes
Bernice Colegate
Dale Cox
Maurice Cordray
Ann DeBruler
Charles Donaworth
Hazel Dona
Fred Dole
Gerry Dole
Jim Dole
Bertha Dean
Rosemary Dierdorf
Fay Doty
Laverne Dye
Evica Dennis
Chuck Daugherty
Elrod
Chas Fohl
Dorothy Fields
Donna Fry
Jim Florence
Paul Grimm
Betty Grimm
Jean Gadd
Helen Greenham
Stella Hettersimer
Laura Heinzelman
Ruth Hall
Te-resa
Dennis Simpson
All Ohio Boy’s
Columbus
Ross Board
AFS
Harrison _resi
Des
Belleville
Harrison Ramblers
George Winters
Cottonwood Camp Grounds
Cedar Grove
Harvey Cribfield
Miamitown
Don Strimple
Walter Smith
Jacques Laughlin
Treasuer
Proctor & Gable
Ethel Fliehman
Wildcat Booster Meeting
Bengal Tickets
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