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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1985
Page
2
The Harrison Press operates as a weekly newspaper in Harrison Ohio at 307 Harrison Ave. It notes its ninety plus year lineage and declares second class postage paid at Harrison. Mailing rates are listed as eight dollars fifty cents per year and nine dollars per year for annual subscriptions.
A nostalgic recap cites Carl and Ethel Nowlin purchasing a six room home on Chappelow Ridge Rd from the Thrasher family via Maucher Realty. Sculley Brothers begin resurfacing S State St, removing street car tracks in a HarrisonWest Harrison joint project. Births noted: Loechel's son at Ft Hamilton Hospital June 1, 7 lb 9 oz, sister Karen Sue. Occasional graduations and weddings span 25 to 5 years past, including Rita Kocher graduation party and Janice Stokes wedding May 21. Minor sports and club mentions close with a bridge opening and local milestones.
February 8 1962 flashback North Dearborn Vikings topped the Cats 57 54 in a tight thriller at Harrison gym. Chuck Callaway and Jim Feist starred for the winners as Feist netted 22 and Loos led Princeton 21 for the Cats with Thamann and McCoy also in double figures.
Biddle's squad, short-handed, fell 2-1 to Budna Grill in Sunday action at Whitewater Senior Citizens Center. Despite leading at halftime and stout defense by goalie Dave, Budna exploited a second half counter and a late clearance miscue to secure the winner. Next up, Our Lady of Victory visits at 1 pm.
On May 25 the Sth grade girls softball team sponsored by Roger's Garage defeated Lawrence Shoes of White Oak 11 to 7 for their third win of the season. Players featured include Lulu Baum with three hits and two put-outs, Debbie Moster with one put-out and three assists, Jenny Minges scoring on two hits, A.J. with four put-outs and five assists, Nicole Strassell two doubles and two runs, Nikki one put-out and two RBIs, Kari Koehler a double and other contributions, Boo three RBIs and two runs, and Angie Armstrong with two doubles and a walk.
Jody Romohr, daughter of Betty and Earl Romohr, signs a national letter of intent to play basketball at Valparaiso University. A senior at William Henry Harrison High School, she has over 1,000 career points, leads her team to a 19-4 league title bid, and earned multiple regional honors including Player of the Year and Honorary Captain.
Welch Sand & Gravel sponsored Harrison 4th grade girls softball beat Monfort Heights 30 6 on June 1. Seaullie Bowers led with 3 home runs and 5 RBI. Gina Corbin and Heather Hubert also homered. Riley, Verena and others contributed multiple hits and RBIs as the team moved to 3 2. Next game June 8 at John Wesley Church on Kemper Rd.
Dennis Quatremeyer will become athletic director at Taylor High in August, relinquishing coaching duties. A Harrison High School graduate, he previously served as assistant football coach and head baseball mentor at North Bend. Also noted, Kevin McDowell named to National Division tennis all star squad. multiple area athletes honored. Union County advances in sectional. Fairfield wins OHSA baseball title. Hamilton tops softball. Chris Lutz receives strong publicity while Greg Loos highlighted for pitching stats. Rick Gaius seeks applications for boys soccer coach.
In a Wednesday May 29 game Harrison 6th grade girls softball Merchants Bank defeated Western Home 10 to 2. Manager Susan Messerschmidt and coaches Russ Taylor Thomas Nowlin Jr and Tammy Knock also scored keeper. Players racked multiple hits including Michelle Loos two triples and two runs, Jeanna Jacobs two hits with a double, Mindy Rider and Beth Kirchner adding offense. Several others contributed with walks and singles as Connie Noonan was missing.
A muddled report describes NCH Baker defeating Merchants Bank in a tight contest as both teams traded leads into the final moments. Key players and exact scores are unclear due to incomplete OCR text.
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