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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1972
Page
1
Terry Kittle, a junior, was the lone Wildcat named to the National Division All Star team of ten players. John Clayton received honorable mention for the Cats.
Donald E. Sales criticizes Harrison residents and Kiwanis members for low ticket sales and turnout at a free morning concert by a famous violinist, calling for cuts to Boy’s and Girl’s programs if community support remains weak. He laments empty seats and urges citizen involvement to fund youth activities.
La-Ren's new ladies and misses apparel shop will open Thursday March 23 in the former Gi Ji's building. Owners the Laren Loos family invite shoppers to browse the new fashions and Easter season items. A $25 merchandise gift certificate drawing will be held Saturday April 1 for area shoppers who sign up.
Springfield Illinois February 12 1972 Al Werner 9th District Commander of the American Legion placed the wreath for the Lincoln ceremony. He led the 9th District to 97.69 percent membership by January 30 1972 and later achieved 100 percent of target in Indiana. Delegations from Kentucky Illinois Wisconsin Missouri and Texas attended with district and department officers.
The Southwest Local Classroom Teacher's Association and Southwest Local School District entered negotiations Thursday March 9 over salary and fringe benefits. Both sides agreed to use the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Teams will meet the federal mediator in Harrison Wednesday at 10 A.M.
Al Ollier owner of Al's Barber Shop at 110 North Washington Street Harrison retires after 37 years in the town. He thanks customers and friends for patronage and courtesy over the years.
The Harrison community Lenten service this Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Presbyterian Church will be planned and conducted by local youth. Spencer Campus Life Director at West Liberty Ohio will speak and bring a film about the Jesus movement The Son Worshippers filmed at USC Berkeley follows a new gospel sound led by Dennis Simpson a WHHHS senior. The event promotes youth outreach and campus gospel themes.
In a report from Virginia, Don Baker was transported to Veterans Hospital in Cincinnati for an emergency operation after an incident late Thursday.
The Village Historical Society schedules its Annual Antique Show and Collectables in Indiana Town Hall on April 16 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. An earlier press error misdated the event. the correct date is April 16.
Bernard H. Rumpke 44 husband of Delores Ambrose Rumpke died March 18 1972 at home in Ohio. Mass of the Resurrection was held March 21 at St John the Baptist Church Harrison with burial at St John the Baptist Cemetery. Survived by Mrs Marion Henke Mrs Mildred Henke mother Mrs Mayme Rumpke and father listed as deceased. Memorials may go to St John the Baptist Building Fund.
Samuel Knowlton a World War I veteran died at a nursing center in Cheviot on Thursday March 16 at age 79. Masonic services were held at 7 30 p m and funeral services followed at 8 p m Friday in Jack oh. Interment was Saturday in Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland. Surviving are a son David two grandchildren and two siblings.
The Harrison Republican Club will meet at Sunset Inn on Monday March 27 1972 at 8 00 PM. The event targets young Republicans inviting their participation in government with refreshments served after the meeting.
A meeting of all D CX and DX baseball managers is set for Monday March 27 at 8 00 PM in the Municipal Building.
India Homes Corp announces construction of 200 modular homes in the area in 1972 under the FHA 235 program. Maucher Realty Corp. holds exclusive contract for home sales.
In anticipation of Holy Week a sacred concert will be held at St John the Baptist Church Friday March 24 at 7 30 P M A parish priest will deliver the spoken word and the program will close with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Everyone is invited.
Five people were hurt when a New Baltimore Life Squad ambulance overturned at Clifton and Ludlow avenues. Police say driver Edward Haynes failed to yield to an emergency vehicle and ran a red light en route to Five Street General Hospital. Injured include James Edwards and his wife Stella of Elmwood Place and Gladys Ernest Charles Griffin and others treated at area hospitals.
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce invites all area children to the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday April 2 at 2:00 PM at the Wm. H. Harrison High School baseball field West Road. Eggs awarded by age groups from 1 through 12. All kids receive eggs and a chance to win a prize.
Harrison boy, eight, and his brother Harry were exiting a school bus near their grandparents home when Lawrence darted across Indiana 46 toward the drive, stepping into the path of a westbound car driven by Harry E. Stamper of Charleston. Police report head injuries and a possible broken pelvis.
Mike Todd formerly of 108 Flintstone Drive Washington DC 27 years after discharge served with the 82nd Airborne Division 505th Parachute Regiment in Africa Sicily France Italy Belgium Netherlands and Germany. He earned Bronze Star French Fourragere Belgian Fourragere Dutch Orange Lanyard Good Conduct Medal Presidential Medal American Campaign European African Middle Eastern Campaign Combat Infantryman Badge seven Bronze Service Stars and Bronze Arrow Head. He trained in high explosives as a demolition expert and was overseas 39 months landing Casablanca North Africa and fighting to Germany. Discharged November 29 1945.
A brief obituary notes Brother Jerome Beetz of Har Been, a member of the religious community, passing away. The notice lists his association with local orders and marks his burial arrangements.
Sp/4 Robert Beetz called his family from the Imperial Hotel in Hawaii where he is enjoying his leave and sharing news of his post in the Pacific. He described his travels, his friends, and his hope to return home soon.
The VFW 7570 Post Home on Lawrenceburg Road hosts an Easter egg hunt for local children on March 26, the final day of the Ham Shoot. Open to the public, children hunt in age groups and are promised a good time as in past years.
Peggy Fugate and Sarah Callan of Harrison Ohio will attend the 26th Buckeye Girls State session at Ohio State University Columbus from June 17 to 25 1972. Sponsored by Jennings Bryan Yeager Unit Auxiliary both juniors at Wm H Harrison High School are active in multiple clubs. An orientation will be held May 7 1972 at Roselawn Legion Home Cincinnati.
Gold Wings R Hollin son of Mr and Mrs Green Hollin and husband of Nancy L Jackson received his Wings of Gold at a Kingsville ceremony on February 15. After over a year of training he will go to specialized advanced training and be stationed at Beaufort South Carolina. A 1966 North Dearborn High Guilford graduate and 1970 Purdue University alumnus, Hollin hails from Route 4 Harrison Ohio.
The Village of Harrison will present a congratulatory plaque to WLW for its 50th anniversary. Mayor Harry A. Rolfes and Mrs. Joseph Fischer will reveal the plaque on the Paul Dixon Show airing today from 9:00 to 10:30 A M.
The final day to register for the May 2 primary is April 3. Registration at Hamilton County Board of Elections 622 Sycamore Street runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 3. You must be 18 by November 7 and meet residency requirements to vote, with special issues on the ballot and option for issues-only ballots without party preference.
Gail Berry a senior at Butler made a 3.5 average on the first semester honor roll. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack West of Harrison.
The Le Fevres announced Rex Foster joins the group extending their fourteen year run. Pierce Le Fevre praises Rex as a finest bass singer and wishes him a long career with the quartet. The Le Fevres, famed in gospel music history, will appear in Trenton Thursday at 1:90 B. tivatvene bi welcome.
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