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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1970
Page
1
The piece extols volunteer firefighters as selfless neighbors who serve without pay. It contrasts their 24 hour duty, risk and personal sacrifice with ordinary comforts, urging readers to value the legacy of service and communal responsibility.
Harrison Police report a 1969 Rambler driven by James William Schultz from 135 Bourbon Street Branchester Ohio struck the Gale property stone wall on Harrison Avenue traveling 125 feet into a utility pole and guide wire then overturned and slid 22 feet to end at the Harrison Avenue Broadway intersection. Schultz faces reckless driving charges and will appear in Mayor's court on August 5. Officer Russell Grubbs investigated.
On Monday July 26 at 10 03 p m Wendell Lee Banks of Harrison Ohio driving a 1970 Chevrolet pickup crossed into the oncoming lane on State Street and struck the Harrison Police Cruiser causing over 300 dollars in damage Banks was charged with public intoxication failure to comply with a police officer signal and leaving the scene He is due in Mayor s court on Wednesday August 5
The second 13 mile bicycle tour drew 75 enthusiasts last Sunday. A following ride is set for Sunday at 2:00 p.m. starting at the Harrison Municipal Building.
The Hamilton County Bicycle Safety Caravan will hold a free bicycle inspection at the Harrison Municipal Building on Tuesday August 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Coca Cola Bottling Works and Hamilton County Sheriff's Patrol sponsor this event directed by Chief Frank Mondary and Col. Paul J Fricker.
R Russell Aukerman of Greenville Ohio named band director and instrumental music teacher for the Harrison area district. A former associate professor at Morehead State University, he succeeds Earl Romohr and brings extensive teaching and conducting experience including Greenville High School and Shawnee High School in Camden Ohio. He is listed in Who's Who in Music and has published in professional magazines.
North Dearborn High School will give physical examinations to all athletes at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 12. Football practice starts immediately after the exams.
In Vietnam William R. Clark of Route 4 Haroon is now serving with the First Marine Division in Viet Nam. He joins other marines in the ongoing operation as part of the unit's deployment and duties.
First Baptist Church schedules a Bible Institute at the Shelter House on Flora Road with nightly services at 7 30 starting August 3 and ending August 7. A different speaker appears each evening including Roscoe Brong from Lexington and Pitman Creek near Somerset on Monday and others from Immanuel Baptist Montecello Liberty Indiana Cincinnati Ironton Ohio. Special music will accompany each session.
Tonda Williams and Donna Ernst of Harrison and Cleves represented William Henry Harrison Sr. High School at the Fourteenth Annual Leadership Training Workshop at Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio July 19 24. The event sponsored by the Ohio Association of Student Councils drew about 1100 students across seven workshops.
William Herald, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Herald, left July 23 for Texas to begin basic training in the U S Air Force. A 1970 graduate of North Dearborn High, he will report to Lackland AFB, Texas.
Sign up is Saturday August 1 from 11 A M to 1 P M. Each bowler pays 1 for membership and bowling. Previous bowlers should invite friends who want to join this year.
Mr and Mrs Jacques Laughlin and son Mike will host Artemio Nillo Sansait an eighteen year old from Quezon City Philippines for the 1970 71 school year in Harrison High School Art will be a senior and as student council president in the Philippines he earned a medal for outstanding leadership AFS meeting is set for June 30 1970 at 7 30 pm at Jeanine Scherzingers home 9115 Luther Lane to invite potential members and plan activities with the new student
Robert Dunevant resigns as member of the board and president of The First National Bank of Harrison Ohio to pursue other interests. He served since 1958 as Cashier Executive Vice President and President during which the bank’s assets grew from 214 million to 7.5 million.
Connie Menefee is among 61 freshmen admitted to the University of Cincinnati MecMicken Scholars Honors Program in its third year. The program selects top students with high scores and strong class rank, offering ungraded honors colloquia and independent study. Dr. Joiner chairs the steering committee. She comes from Harrison with an honors scholarship.
Harrison Presbyterian Church youth and adults hosted a Health Fair in Rockcastle County Kentucky. The event was rated best of the year by the National Missions Coordinator of the United Presbyterian Church. About 500 attended with 400 registering and 200 receiving full physical exams. The team will present a worship service and report.
James W. Florence, 36, Lexington native, selected as assistant principal of Will iam Henry Harrison High School. He is a Transylvania College graduate and former Bryan Station Junior High assistant principal with four years in that role. He also served in the U S Army and led youth programs. Mrs Florence to teach art in Princeton system.
Airman First Class Leo H. Stenger, son of Mr and Mrs Leo G Stenger of Harrison Ohio, serves at Ta Khli Royal Thai AFB Thailand. He is an administrative specialist with the Postal Courier Service under Pacific Air Forces after previously serving at Tyndall AFB Florida and graduating in 1966 from Sunman Consolidated High School in Indiana.
SP/4 Gary A. Burgess spent 21 days at home with family and friends after ten months in Thailand. He is now stationed at Dong and reports from his many friends. New address: SP/4 Gary A. Burgess 292428792 Co. A, 93rd Engr. Bn (Constr.) APO San Francisco Cal 96371.
Thatcher Glass plant opens a Thursday glass container redemption center paying half a cent per half pint or larger, sorted by color and free of metal. Center operates 8 am to noon, aiding reuse in road and building materials amid a looming glass shortage. The Pee Wee All-Star game closes the 1970 season on Sunday August 2 at 1 pm, with Lions and Kiwanis leagues fielding teams and DX All-Stars game to follow.
Mrs George Maude Smith formerly of Harrison is recuperating at home after surgery. She resides at G C Murphy Trailer Park Carrollton Virginia 23314.
The Goodwill Truck will visit Harrison on Monday August 3 and Monday August 17. To arrange a stop at your home contact Vonda Waller at 634-4221.
Miss Martha Jacobs of Harrison and Miss LaVonne Frey of Cincinnati returned home Saturday from a two week vacation in Hawaii. They visited four Hawaiian Islands during their trip.
The Miamitown Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Miss Flame contest on August 5. Qualifying requirements include being 18 or older, single, and residing in the fire district. Registration occurs Saturday August 1 from 9 AM to 1 PM and Sunday August 2 from 2 to 6 PM at Miamitown. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants.
SP5 Eric Richards, serving a second tour in Vietnam, has been promoted to sergeant and works as a Tower Control operator for the United States Air Force. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wade Richards of 310 Weather vane Lane and recently returned to active duty after a 30 day home leave in April.
Vacation Bible School R. 52 runs daily from August 3 to August 7 with sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. each morning. The notice calls families to attend and participate in the week of activities at the church.
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