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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1972
Page
2
A twenty year old notice chronicles Jed Lehman resuming his role at the A P Store after 18 months in the Army and the Korean War era. It notes his World War II service and recalls a May 12th 25th wedding anniversary celebration for Lester and Mrs Stone at the V F W Hall.
Gary W Young a fireman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Floyd T Young of Cleves serves aboard the amphibious attack ship USS Boxer. The unit took part in Exercise Quick Kick at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Five years ago Mr and Mrs Allen Burgess or Harrison announced the engagement of their daughter Donna Jean to Carl J Butler Jr son of Mr and Mrs Carl Butler of Harrison Nevada. Dinner guests Saturday included Mr and Mrs Clark stationed at the Columbus Air Force Base. Mark Knollman turned seven on April 30 with a birthday party attended by 12 first grade boys. The Yoxthimers visited at Luiff Calverts house for Mother's Day and attended Whitewater Alumni Banquet.
The Thursday 1972 event lists top scorers Jessie Reiner Bonnie Seiter Pat Sackett Dutchie Simpson Linda Strimple Rose Burgess and splits achieved by Barb James Linda Schuh and others. Final standings show First National Bank U S Shoe Corp Valley Motors Harrison Bowl Stormy s Harrison Furniture and Wildcat Bowling League teams.
Notable names and scores appear in a fragmented list with multiple personal entries. The piece mentions Herman Studer Jr Tom Nowlin Jeanette Pies Bob McConaughey and June Nowlin with scattered numbers and a Turkey arky tag.
A dated log from Harrison Life Squad lists numerous 1972 incidents in Harrison Ohio and Dearborn County. Entries record sicknesses and various accidents with patients taken to St George Ft Hamilton Dearborn County General and other area hospitals on dates from April 4 through April 24.
On April 25 at 10:10 A.M. William H. was taken to St. George Hospital. On April 28 at 4:42 P.M. an accident on N. State Street led to transfer to Good Samaritan Hospital. On April 29 at 12:10 A.M. an auto accident near Sch lemmer's Coal Yard sent the injured to St. George.
Frank L. Maucher died on May 9 1962 leaving a brief religious obituary note. His wife Marge expresses sorrow and remembrance in a short family tribute.
The Bright PTA thanks all who helped make the April 22 carnival at Bright School a success. Acknowledgment goes to local residents and merchants for generous donations of time and prizes. A full carnival report will be given at the May 16 PTA meeting.
The Wildcats led by coach Steve Safford posted 12 wins and 4 losses and a 9 1 league record tied for first. Randy French and Dan Gieringer earned multiple medalist honors in matches against Lockland Ross Taylor and others. Rick Lemmel led Hamilton County meet as high point man with wins in 100 10 4 220 23 2 and 440 50 2. Bat Day set for May 14 at Riverfront Stadium with Reds vs Cardinals and Joe Torre autograph bats.
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