Eagle Scouts Honored at Harrison Presbyterian Church
On Sunday June 6 1971 Eagle Scouts were named Clifford Holt and Timothy Oxley at the Harrison Presbyterian Church. Both boys belong to Cub Pack 166 Troop 402 and Explorer Post 402. Clifford Holt son of Gordon and Mrs Holt lives on Westfield Drive and has joined the Air Force after graduating from William Henry Harrison High School. Timothy Oxley son of Boyd and Mrs Oxley lives on Sunset Avenue and is attending a two year college in Indiana. This marks Explorer Post 402s Fourth Eagle Court of Honor and the fourth and fifth Eagle entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Harrison
Clifford Holt
Timothy Oxley
Eagle Scouts
Cub Pack 166
Troop 402
Explorer Post 402
Clifford
Gordon Holt
Westfield Drive
William Henry Harrison
Air Force
Timothy
Boyd Oxley
Sunset Avenue
Indiana
New Commander Installed at Jennings Bryan Yeager Post 199
Robert Brickner was installed as Commander of Jennings Bryan Yeager Post No. 199 American Legion on June 19 at the Legion Home. He is a Vietnam veteran living with wife Linda and children Robbie Gene and Blaine at 102 Flintstone Drive Harrison Ohio. Helen Greenham and Kim Campbell were installed as Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brickner
Jennings Bryan Yeager
The
American Legion
Legion
Brickner
Linda
Robbie Gene
Blaine
Flintstone Drive
Harrison
Ohio
Turning Back The Clock To Early 1900s Rail Line
The Andersons Ferry line ran to Key Junction then Newater Valley up to Harrison with main service to Lawrenceburg and Aurora. Harrison terminal was at Harrison Ave and State St with West Side Drug Store as depot. First car arrived July 4 1900 and last car November 30 1930. Whitewater Bridge replaced the old Suspension Bridge after the March 24 1933 flood. Postcards distributed by West Side Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Drug Store
Milford Names Dave Gomon to Assistant Principal Post
Mr. David N. Gomon, social studies teacher and administrator at William H. Harrison High School, will become assistant principal at Milford Junior High School in Milford Ohio. He began teaching in 1965 and has served as coach and department chair among other roles. He is a Nebraska native and earned a BA in education from Miami University in 1970.
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David N. Gomon
William H. Harrison High School
Milford
Ohio
Mon
Gomon
Southwest
William Henry Harrison High School
Future Teachers of America
F.T. A
Nebraska
Mr. Gomon
Miami University
Peru
Miami
Stanford University
The
Tee
Linda
Area Pastors Re Appointed by West Ohio Conference
The 160th session of the West Ohio Conference at Lakeside Ohio extended appointments for a further year. Bishop F Gerald Ensley, resident bishop, announced reassignments for area pastors including The Rev Mr Herman Wright of New Haven and New Baltimore United Methodist churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ohio
The
United Methodist Church
Lakeside
Ohio
F. Gerald Ensley
Herman Wright
New Haven
New Baltimore
United Methodist
Thirty six AFS Students To Visit Harrison Area
American Field Service students from 22 countries will stay four days in Harrison with local host families then travel to Washington D C for an End of Stay Conference with 630 peers from 64 nations. The program aims to broaden intercultural understanding through ongoing global exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFS
Harrison Area
Harrison
U. S
Washington, D. C
Kansas City
Fredonia
N. Y
Detroit
Mich
Washington, D.C
AFS International
Debor ah Frey Named Deputy Director at Girls State
Debor ah Frey of Harrison Ohio has been appointed Deputy Director of Finance at the Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Girls State. She is among 1275 participants from Woosley and other areas as 21,350 girls have attended the three level government exercise in the 1971 session ending June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio American Legion Auxiliary
Buckeye Girls
Federalist
Naern
Capital University
Deborah Sue’ Frey
Park Ave
Harrison
Ohio
Frey
Woosley
Oyler County
Nationalist Party of Girls’ State
Bill Brogan Dies In Tampa Florida
Bill Brogan a sheet metal worker died in Tampa Florida He previously lived in Harrison and moved to Clearwater five years ago He was a past commander of Lt Howard post and is survived by his family and colleagues.
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Ray Baker
Clarence Woods
Stanley ‘Woods
Colton
Calif
Harrison
Mr. Brogan
Clearwater
Howard
Public Invited To Tour Post Office July 1
In Washington July 1 the new United States Postal Service will be inaugurated. Postmaster General Blount will host dedication ceremonies with officials including the Postmaster General and his wife and other dignitaries. Visitors may tour their local post office, receive a souvenir envelope printed with old and new insignia, and buy a first day cancellation for 8 cents. A photo display of Postal Service jobs will accompany the visit to educate the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Postal Service
Washmaster
Postal Service
U.S. Post
Youth Killed In Dive At Local Lake
Dearborn County coroner Dr Murl Fox identifies a teen diver death. State Trooper James Theobald recovered the body from about ten feet of water after a 20 foot dive. The deceased was taken to Cook Funeral Home Brookville.
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Murl Fox
Dearborn Co
James Theobald
Lawrenceburg
Cook Funeral Home
Brookville
Deaconess School of Nursing Graduate Cynthia Volk
Miss Cynthia Ann Volk daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl D Volk of Mt Hope Road graduated from the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing on Friday June 11 1971. Commencement was held at Great Hall in the Student Union Building at the University of Cincinnati. Volk a 1968 McAuley High School graduate is employed at Providence Hospital on Banning and Kipling Roads.
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Cynthia Ann Volk
Earl D. Volk
Mt. Hope Road
Deaconess Hospital School
University of Cincinnati
Volk
McAuley High School
New Providence Hospital
Banning
Kipling Roads
Beulah High Dies Sudden at 56
Mrs Beulah High formerly Griffith of 119 N Walnut St died suddenly on Saturday June 19 at age 56 Funeral services were held Tuesday June 22 at 2 PM at Jackman Funeral Home with Rev Harold Shackelford of St John Church of Christ officiating Interment followed at Glen Haven Cemetery Surviving: daughter Wanda Lemmel two grandsons Randy and Rickey Lemmel sister ae Kelly and brothers Evan and Leslie Griffith two brothers preceded her in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah High
Glen Haven Cemetery
Dale
Wanda) Lemmel
Randy
Rickey Lemmel
Ae Kelly
Evan
Leslie Griffith
Crosby Township Trustee Paul J. Lacey Dies at 50
Paul J. Lacey, longtime Crosby Township Clerk and community figure, died unexpectedly at his home in New Haven Ohio on June 15 1971 at age 50. Funeral services were held June 19 1971 at Lutz Funeral Home Harrison Ohio with Scottish Rite and Snow Lodge honors and burial in Riverside Cemetery Falmouth Kentucky.
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Paul J. Lacey
Hildeth Lacey
Turner
Church Street
New Haven
Harrison
Ohio
Herman Wright
Lutz
Wee
Riverside
Falmouth
Kentucky
Thomas
Lacey
Crosby
Correction In Address For Pvt Walter Turner
A correction notes Pvt Walter Wayne Turner 299-48-7193 attached to B42 Platoon at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 65473. The message clarifies the address details in his service records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wayne Turner
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ordinance Against Animals Running At Large in Harrison
Harrison officials urge residents to enforce the village ordinance banning animals from running at large. Police patrols are limited and owner responsibility is emphasized, with guidance to report sightings and gather witnesses to identify the animal’s owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Rolfes
Police Department
Al Werner Named Ninth District Commander
Sa Se American Legion named Ninth District Commander Sunday at the district meeting in Columbus Indiana. Werner succeeds Carl E. Smith of Columbus as district commander. Delegates to the national convention named district president. Mrs. William Haessly was named auxiliary district treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Werner
Sa Se American Legion
Columbus
Ind
Werner
Carl E. Smith
William Haessly
Harrison Senior Valedictorian Heads to Brazil on AFS Scholarship
Angela Heyob, class valedictorian at Wm. Henry Harrison Senior High, will spend summer in Sao Paulo as an AFS Americans Abroad scholar. She will stay with Romeu Ceravolo and family, attend Externato Imaculada, study Portuguese and English plus science and civics, and return June 27.
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Angela Heyob
Wm. Henry Harrison Senior
Brazil
AFS
Romeu Ceravolo
Ceravolo
Angie
Maria Christina
Sao Paulo
Externato Imaculada
Harrison
Angela
Elmer Heyob
Harrison Ave
Art
Jacques Lauglin
Mike
Miss Play Safe Urges Safety in Harrison High Campaign
Marci Benson promotes a safety awareness campaign at Harrison High urging education on safe habits. The piece highlights student involvement from a 1,000 member team and the need for parental awareness to protect children and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Harrison High
Marci Benson
Jaycees Edge Fire Department In Father's Day Tilt
On Father's Day June 20 at VFW Field Harrison Jaycees defeated Harrison Volunteer Fire Department 15 to 9 after a see saw game. Ron Kercheval pitched for the VF D as the Hurler s pulled away in the sixth inning to secure the win.
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Harrison Volunteer Fire
Harrison Jaycees
VFW
V.F.D
Harrison Jaycee Hurler
Vf.d
Ron Kercheval
Hur
Mlegal Firework Salt Warning Reaches Stores and Individuals
Retailers and residents are cautioned that salting fireworks is illegal except where explicitly permitted in local law. Authorities urge compliance to avoid penalties and ensure public safety during celebrations.
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Fred Greenham
Helen
Kim Campbell
Baker-Reedy Ford
Harrison Avenue
State Street
Cincinnati
Dave Gomon
Milford, Ohio
Bill Brogan
Tampa, Fla
Mrs. Beulah High
Angie Heyob
Jaycees
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