Area News Entry Marks Sixty First Year of Reporting
Local newspaper heralds sixty one years of service with a brief note on ongoing coverage of area events and daily happenings as the community tracks regional developments.
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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1985
Page
2
Local newspaper heralds sixty one years of service with a brief note on ongoing coverage of area events and daily happenings as the community tracks regional developments.
Looking back over three decades highlights births baptisms and engagements. Mark Alan Doty baptized at Presbyterian Church with H W Lancaster of Greendale as god parent. Kenneth Lee Wright born at Christ Hospital weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. Tina Marie Nowlin born March 10 1970 at Margaret Mary Community Hospital Batesville. Mary Black engaged to Steven Wolf and Navy Seaman Robert Buckner graduates. Fifteen years ago Tina Marie Nowlin born March 10 1970 and Tina Marie Nowlin welcomed by grandparents Richards and Nowlin. Three time horizons show community births engagements and honors through the years.
Harrison High School and the Southwest District celebrate the G A A basketball team led by Miss June Merten. The varsity went 21 straight unbeaten games, averaging 47.1 points per game while defeating Oak Hills 51 to 34 in the final contest. Martha Adams led with 20.1 points per game, supported by Jean Bollen and Sandy Speakman, with a reserves squad posting 5 wins.
Fairfield Sportsmen's at 6501 River Road Harrison Ohio, one of the nation's largest clubs, announced its 1985 officers led by President Hal Hare and Vice President Jeffrey Schaefer. The 83 acre grounds host trap and skeet facilities and a growing membership of about 1,924. The club affiliates with The National Rifle Association and Bench Rest Shooting Association, and runs a popular Youth Training Program.
About fifteen children participated in Harrison's annual kite flying contest on Saturday March 23. Beth Randall won first with a kite nearly one mile high. Joe Fray took second and Jeffrey Schlemmer placed third as the youngest participant at two years old. Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the location specified.
The March of Dimes WalkAmerica, billed as the largest walking event, features a 30 kilometer fundraiser starting at Fountain Square in Cincinnati on Sunday April 28. Last year about 2000 walkers raised over 100000 dollars to combat birth defects that affect one in twelve infants. Call 396-7500 for details.
Carroll Roberts principal of Harrison High School seeks interest in an over 40 slow pitch softball league, likely Wednesday evenings from April through June. He can be reached at the high school, 367-4169, to join in this effort to keep older players active.
Harrison Ave Baptist finishes 8 2 after two decisive games led by Barry Oxley 22 points Paul Nolan 19 and Jim Eckel 14. First Christian ends 4 6 tied for fourth as Dave Brogden posts 28 and Sam Schaich adds 10. Crosby U.M. ends 7 3 in second place and Rockdale U.M. finishes 1 9. Final stats rank Harrison Ave as top scorer Barry Oxley 19.6 points per game, with Jack Brewer Crosby at 19.1.
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