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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1982
Page
1
Mayor Archie E. Mason proclaims May 1982 as Poppy Month and May 27 28 29 as Poppy Days to honor war dead aid veterans and support children and youth rehabilitation in Harrison Ohio.
Mary Rae an 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Rae Brooks Lane was named alternate in the elementary division at the Ohio Music Teachers Association Buckeye Auditions. She won an Outstanding Award and Trophy at the Baldwin Music Festival and earned a Superior rating from the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs. Rae studies piano with Mrs Martha Cardin and will compete at the State Convention at Oberlin College June 5 to 8 following a recital at the Taft Museum Cincinnati last Sunday afternoon.
Andrew Frazier longtime educator and first Harrison Junior School principal retires after over 30 years in schools. He and wife Mae plan extensive travel, with Mae a former teacher. They have a Sunman Indiana farm. Jana, their daughter, is a nurse at Children's Hospital. He will miss the junior school staff and many friends.
On April 30 1982 Beta Sigma Phi marked its 51st anniversary with Founders Day activities. Awards honored outstanding members including Judy Davis Teresa Benjamin Bonnie Day Cher Ross and Marci Pace while installation of officers took place. Cheryl received praise for her community work and Denny Stretch was named Husband of the Year for hosting gatherings.
Bill Robb, new owner of the New State Theatre in Harrison, announces first run films including Porky s for two weeks and upcoming Grease II and Star Trek II. Robb, from Bridge Town, has a son in Oak Hills High School 1982 class and praises East Central and Harrison schools well behaved students. Private showings for groups are offered. call 367 0787.
The Southwest Music Boosters plan a meeting on Tuesday May 25 1982 at 7 30 p m in Harrison High School band room with officer installations including Leo Rolfes Wayne Emmert Doris Knollman James Mendell and Wilma Schardine. Meat orders must be picked up between 7 30 and 9 00 p m. Bright High School Alumni will hold its annual dinner on Saturday June 5 1982 at 6 30 p m at East Central High School with reservations at 5.00 per person. Contact Eugene McClure Esther Jacobs or John Ee som for details.
The East Central freshman band and arts awards were presented on Friday May 13. Band honors went to Tony Guard and Ronnie Bowman, both in the stage and marching bands. Arts awards were received by Steve Andres and Tony Guard. Tony has earned many first place ribbons from exhibits at the Dearborn County Fair. he designed the East Central High School Courtyard now enjoyed by students in warm weather.
Amy Romohr of 306 Biddle Ave Harrison has been elected 1982 83 vice president for communications of the Miami University Associated Student Government Romohr a junior in personnel management in the School of Business.
Ground breaking ceremony held Sunday May 16 at 3 00 p m in Bright Indiana for the Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church a merger of Logan and Bright churches to expand ministry. Architects Mark Beachler Associates with land costs estimated at 750 000 to 1 000 000 dollars. Labor largely donated. Several planning and building committees named including Long Range Planning committees for 1979 1981 1982 with chairpersons Mike Davis Carolyn Richardson John Maxwell Ray Schlemmer and Ed Stacy.
May 27 28 and 29 will be Poppy Days in Harrison. Poppies are handmade and given in return for a donation, with no price tag on the value of service to the country. All funds go to the welfare of children and veterans. The measure of a man is his willingness to serve the country. the measure of a country is its willingness to honor those who served.
The 6th Annual Crosby Township Memorial Services will be held May 30 1982 at 2 30 pm at the New Haven Ci Rev David Corrill of the Firing will be furnished by the J B Yeager Post 199 American Legion Harrison Ohio All are invited to attend.
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