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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1982
Page
1
A concerned youth writes that Harrison lacks affordable activities for teens and complains about closed venues and limited jobs. The letter argues for a public recreation center or free pool to provide safe, engaging options instead of street hanging and rising crime.
The Country Drifters, led by Dave Dunn, won the first round of The Battle of the Bands sponsored by WUBE at the Silver Saddle in Hamilton on July 14. Winners were judged on apparel performance and applause with next events listed in August.
A square dance will be held in the church yard at New Haven United Methodist Church on Sunday July 25 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Tickets are 2.00 per person with caller Tom Stone teaching basics.
James Burge son of Mr and Mrs James I Burge of Hilf Avenue Harrison joined Airborne Express Inc Wilmington Ohio July 12 as Records Manager in production control. He holds an airframe and power plant license and a bachelor’s degree in business. Burge and his wife Joan have two sons, Mark and Jamie.
A historic note places Davison’s Ginseng among the era’s leading herbal products. The listing highlights its popularity and perceived efficacy as a tonic and stimulant, reflecting broad consumer trust in patent medicines during the period.
Paula Hurles daughter of Stephen and Peggie Hurles of New Haven was named first runner up in the Miss Ohio Teen Pageant after a 20 minute speech My place in the World. She will conduct promotional tours in Ohio and would reign if winner steps down. Scholarships totaling fifteen thousand dollars are awarded in the national Teen World Pageant.
The Oxford campus honors include 334 upperclass students and 65 freshmen on the 4.0 list, with nine upperclass students and three freshmen also noted. The report highlights high academic achievement across classes.
Ronnie Wolf of Chesapek Ohio will be honored as the new pastor of The First Baptist Church in Harrison beginning the first week in August. He previously led Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Chesapeak since 1979 and is a Fugazzi College graduate from Lexington Kentucky. He attended Lexington Baptist College and earned a degree with post graduate work completed.
Southwest Local School District weighs spending 7000 to hire an appraiser to contest a proposed tax decrease totaling 1 million dollars. Superintendent Errol Frank urges the move to bolster the August 14 hearing, though some board members hesitate. A special meeting is set for August 8 to discuss the issue further.
Kroger employees ratified a three year agreement detailing Sunday overtime pay. The first year keeps double time on Sundays, the second year reduces to time and three quarters, and the third year settles at time and a half. The deal also includes a medical benefit increase.
A local graduate and her husband Jerry are noted as parents of Shawn Shane and Jamie living in New Haven. Active supporters of Knot Hole baseball and all sports, she was guest of honor at a belated surprise graduation party July 16 at her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Morris.
Stephanie Strohmier was named Miss Franklin County at the Franklin County 4-H Fair on Monday July 19. She is the daughter of Glen and Vivien Strohmier of Johnson Fork Road West. The St Johns Athletic Association drawing on July 14 awarded Paul Montavan $100 and Judy Rolfsen $50. The next drawing is scheduled for August 11 at 7 30.
Pastor Berline Hisel of the First Baptist Church Harrison will leave in August to become Executive Vice President of Lexington Baptist College Kentucky. He has served 15 years as pastor and edited the Baptist Defense. He teaches at Lexington Baptist College seven years, traveling two days weekly. Hisel appears on Warner Annex Cable TV Thursdays and Saturdays 6 to 7 PM with sermons also carried by Miami Valley Cable and Metro Vision.
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