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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
1
Children at Harrison Elementary School enjoyed a visit from elephants camels and horses as a circus truck was weighed and watered on I-74. One elephant shifted weight causing the cab to jackknife near the Miamitown Exit before a new tractor-trailer arrived and the circus continued to Bridgeport.
Harrison Junior High School hosts the Xavier University Symphonic Band this Sunday at 3:00 P M in the school auditorium. The program includes light works from Latin rhythms to Dixieland with the 16 member University Stage Band performing tunes like Mercy Mercy Mercy Hurt So Bad Old Devil Moon and Pink Panther. Tickets cost 50 cents for students 1.00 for adults 1.25 for families and are sold at local outlets or at the door.
Cub Scout Pack 72 and Boy Scout Troop 72 in New Trenton Indiana campaign against litter with a donated trash barrel painted by Yeager Sign Co of Harrison Ohio. They urge public attention to litter as a health safety and pollution hazard and tie the effort to Scouting 1971 Conservation Good Turn activities.
Memorial Day is near as the American Legion Auxiliary starts Poppy Days in Harrison May 27 28 and 29 under J B Yeager Unit 199 with helpers sought. The May 3 unit meeting noted the American Field Service chapter's 10th anniversary and a Harrison High School student Angela Heyob chosen for a summer abroad program.
The William Henry Harrison High School Athletic Department and the Wildcat Boosters Club will honor Harrison athletes from all sports on Thursday May 20 at 6 00 P M in the High School Commons. Honors span football basketball baseball track golf wrestling cross country and tennis with several teams and individuals cited for achievements. Carroll Roberts will be master of ceremonies and Reverend Alvin Sigalus will give the invocation. Reservations contact the high school or local boosters. ticket prices run 175 for adults and 100 for children under 12.
Postmaster John O. Jackson announces new postage rates effective May 16 1971. For further changes customers may call the Post Office or inquire at the service window.
Bright High School Alumni Association will hold its forty fourth annual banquet on June 5 at 7 00 P M at the Bright Fire House. Honored guests include the classes of 1931 41 and 51. The price is five dollars per couple. Reservations to Mrs Ruby Hart Lawrenceburg Indiana R 1 or by phone 638 8592 should be in by June 1.
Preschool children are invited to spend the day at school on Monday May 17. They may arrive by bus or later in the day. Lunch will be served at school or children may bring their own meal.
John L Hicks shows progress as a patient in Room 143 at Deaconess Hospital where he has been admitted for treatment.
The Light Company, three young United Methodist ministers, performs in an open air show at Franklin County Fairgrounds Brookville Indiana on Saturday June 19 at 7:00 EST 8:00 EDT sponsored by the Rockdale Organization of Christian Kids. Tickets cost 1.00 in advance 1.25 at the door. Age 9 and under admitted free. Mail order info 638-8098.
The Jennings Bryan Yeager Post No 199 American Legion announces its annual Carnival on South State Street from Monday May 17 through Saturday May 22. Kissell Brothers Rides and Concessions return for the event with rides for everyone. Plan to attend.
Chuck Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Jacobs has been transferred from North Carolina to a Marine base in Iceland. He would appreciate hearing from his friends at the following address P F C Charles F Jacobs 2688467 Marine Barracks Box 20 Slot 63 F P O New York N Y 09571.
Sudden changes at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in the past two weeks include Father Charles Schriml seeking a health related leave. Father Robert Hasselhoff continues his work here and at Elder. Franciscan Father Arnold Rodrigues will reside at the rectory to handle daily spiritual needs. Father William Schwartz will act as administrator from Mt. St. Marys Seminary Norwood and stay several days weekly. The duration of arrangements remains undetermined.
Cincinnati Bell announces the 45th anniversary of C Donovan Coy as an employee. Coy began in 1926 as a UC co op student and rose through management to become Vice President in 1968. He held roles with The Harrison Telephone Company prior to the 1969 Cincinnati Bell merger and earned multiple degrees and civic honors.
In Christ Hospital Mrs E E Biddle of Biddle Heights is described as a patient undergoing surgery at Christ Hospital.
Richard Howard Morris M D Harrison has been re elected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice. Re election shows he completed 150 hours of post graduate study in the last three years. The academy promotes continuing education for family doctors and was founded in 1947.
The Harrison Ministerial Association will hold a breakfast meeting Monday May 17 at 7 30 A M in the First Christian Church social room. Rev John Dillon of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will discuss a possible Crusade and pastors from the area are invited to attend with reservations to Rev Dennis Lewis or Rev Donald Rossman. No breakfast charge, but headcount is needed.
The folk rock group The Other Side with nine girls and six fellows will stage a Manhunt on Saturday May 15 in Harrison. Participants meet at the Harrison United Methodist Church basement social room then hunt or be hunted. The group will close with a rock music program.
Airman Barbara R. Sharp daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil L Sharp of 5138 E Miami River Rd Cleves Ohio has graduated from Photographic Mate School Class A at the Naval Air Technical Training Unit Pensacola Florida She is a 1968 graduate of Taylor High School North Bend Ohio.
Leonard R Nowlin of Harrison is listed as a patient at Deaconess Hospital with room 347.
More than 1200 of 1600 cyclists finished the 210 mile two day trek from Columbus to Portsmouth and back. The 10th annual tour drew riders from 29 states plus Canada the Netherlands Great Britain and Japan. Participants started at 7 a.m. Saturday in rain from the Ohio statehouse and arrived in Portsmouth later Saturday then returned Sunday with veterans forming a sizable portion of finishers.
Bill Stone was injured at work on Friday and is recuperating at home with a broken ankle.
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