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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1976
Page
2
Robert E. Kuntz and L. William Kuntz lead the Harrison Ohio news operation published every Wednesday from 307 Harrison Avenue. The paper marks its 52nd year of reporting local news.
From Our Files 25 Years Ago records a 41 inch Garr Fish weighing about 7 lbs caught on the Whitewater River by Ray Burgus of Pinhook Road with the catch location kept secret. The clip also notes local residents and changes in the community over the decades including military service and housing purchases.
The plan seeks to double fishing opportunities in 51 of Ohio’s 88 counties over five years. Teater notes benefits include additional recreation for Ohioans, reduced urban travel, and a low-cost energy saving from fewer trips to PA.
The Department of Natural Resources in Ohio outlines a Fish Ohio plan that aims to stock 22.5 million fish this year including bass catfish trout walleyes perch and bluegills. The initiative emphasizes partnerships with state federal and local programs and notes prizes and mothers day events alongside 4-H safety poster and speech contests with entry deadlines in May.
The second year of the league at Harrison Bowl lists final standings led by Western Bowl and O Call Market followed by Suburban Pro Shop and others. The record table notes high scores including Mick Lucas 300 and Arnold Driscoll 289 with other top series and player marks.
Beulah Mericle records local motions with Carl Farrow visiting his Kentucky-based father. Yvonne and Mike Farrow saw Ray and Mrs Moore in Blooming Grove. The Holcomb family receives sympathy. May birthdays include Raymond Smith Don Lake Jimmy Clark Robert Smith Doug Farrow Kenneth Krause Lester Blanton and Jerry Blanton.
A Mt Hope Sewing and Garden Club meeting is set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Mrs. Leona Bachman’s home to tour Azalies at Mt Airy Forest. If rain prevents, the regular meeting moves to Mrs. Elizabeth Essert’s home at 1 p.m. Mr Ken Conaster visited relatives and friends Sunday.
New Baltimore observes anniversaries for Mrs. Ken Trabel, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fogus, Jim Bernecker, Gene Wuerdeman, Nicole Fogus, John Keppler, Cathy Booker, and Ken Klayer with dates in April and May. A County Ladies Auxiliary meeting demo invites attendees at 8:30 p.m. at the New Baltimore Fire House. Six men from New Baltimore area win Thursday Night Men's Handicap title as an unsponsored team led by Ed Ernst and others.
The Sapieetcee senior high chorus performed a concert for the junior high faculty and students as part of a district wide tour with several concerts across the school system.
At Illinois spring football, Matt Callan starts at center for the Blue in a 37 to 20 win over the Orange. Coached by Bob Blackman, the team sits behind Ohio State and Michigan with Doug Dieken and Larry McCarren as honorary coaches.
A.C. Miller announces the sale of a Jefferson Street home to a local resident. The ad invites buyers to consult the advertiser for real estate options with small down payments and financing, noting available money for those who desire services.
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