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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
1
Spectators at Pee Wee games on Fields 1 and 2 at the Waterworks are warned that police have received complaints of cars blocking alleys and streets. Citations will be issued in the future.
Mike Lauglin and Pat Noyes, juniors at Harrison High School, were chosen by the American Legion Post 199 and the Harrison Kiwanis Club to attend Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University Athens Ohio June 10 to 18. Eligibility requires top third scholastically and endorsements from teachers and principal. Alternates are Dennis Quatkemeyer and Dennis Schultz. The Legion sponsors Pat Noyes and the Kiwanis sponsors Mike Laughlin.
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile, sponsored by the Dearborn County Chapter, will be at the Bright Firehouse Monday May 24 from 1 to 6 p.m. It seeks 118 pints from Dearborn County residents to meet the fiscal year quota and maintain a local blood bank.
The 1970-71 Harrison Wildcats will be guests Thursday May 20 at 6:00 P M in Harrison High School for a banquet in their honor. Athletes from football cross country basketball wrestling track baseball golf and tennis will be introduced by coaches. Tickets 175 adults 100 children under 12. Reservations via school or listed contacts.
Jerry W. Francis, son of Mr and Mrs Delmar B Francis of Roe, Ohio, serves aboard the USS Forrestal during NATO training exercise DAWN PATROL 71 in the Mediterranean Sea. The exercise involves more than
Mr and Mrs Paul Lutz announce that John Brater licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer will assume full management of the Lutz Funeral Home in Harrison. After thirty years of service the Lutzes plan rest and travel while expressing gratitude for community trust and support.
The Wildcat Boosters Club elected officers at the May 11 meeting. Roy Nixon was chosen president for the coming school year with Frank Ballard as vice president Bertha Dean as secretary Ruth Zimmerman as corresponding secretary and Gilbert Morris as treasurer. The next meeting is set for July 12.
The Jaycees host the 7th Jr Champ youth track and field meet at Wm. Henry Harrison High School on Tuesday May 25 starting at 6 PM. Boys and girls ages 8 to 18 from Harrison and surrounding areas are invited to compete and entries are available at local schools.
The Harrison Memorial Association schedules Memorial Day services in Harrison on May 31, 1971. A parade to Glen Seebasin at 6 A.M. is planned. Organizations are urged to participate and must notify by May 24. contact St Wahn's United Church of Christ to deliver the memorial day address.
Four Harrison High School players earned National Division All Star honors: Dave Metz Allan Pfister Craig Bachman and Mark Knose. Honors also went to several players on the American Division roster with Ogden and Greenhills notable names. The Fifth Annual HCSAA All Star Game is set for May 22 at Mt Healthy Field starting 1:00 p.m.
Whitewater High School will host the 48th graduating class commencement at 2 30 p m Sunday May 23 in the school gym. 38 seniors will participate with remarks by Lynda Schuck Donna Smith Brenda Bourquein and Dennis Wich. Reverend William Ridenour will provide invocation and benediction. John E Lane and N Marcus Esarey will present diplomas.
Wildcat thinclads finish tied for third as Dean mile relay wins long jump and records fall. Brech poles vaults 10 6 and Lemmel second in 220 while Dougour 3rd in 440. 880 relay and mile relay set school marks, Donaworth and Donaworth pace two-mile record, team claims four relay records this year.
The Harrison City Recreation Commission will sponsor a tennis clinic for boys and girls aged 10 to 15 this summer. The first meeting is June 4 at 9 AM at the High School Courts, rain or shine. Classes run Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to noon with two lessons weekly. instructors are qualified, balls provided, participants must bring their own racquet.
Paul J. Gillman earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree on May 9, 1971, as one of 1030 graduates. He rowed varsity football 1967 68 59, led Theta Chi as vice president and president, served on the Inter-Fraternity Council, studied at the Security Dealers meeting, and will begin a Manufacturing Management role with General Electric in Schenectady, New York June 1. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gillman of Harrison.
Mrs Elizabeth Eckel Mosmeier resides at Three Rivers Convalescent Center Room 36 following a stay at Christ Hospital.
Mrs. Harry Clippinger has returned home from Fort Hamilton Hospital in Ohio.
Harrison Alumni held its 91st annual meeting on May 8 at Wm. Henry Harrison High School. 140 members attended and 46 new members from the 1971 graduating class joined. Oldest attendees were from class 1914, eight from 1921 marked their 50th anniversary, and 19 from 1946 celebrated 25 years. A dinner dance was proposed for homecoming and a social hour followed with punch and cookies.
Navy Airman Apprentice Phillip M. Pence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pence of Harri son Ohio, completed training in Aviation Structural Mechanics Safety Equipment at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Millington Tennessee.
Mrs James Culley is listed as a patient at Good Samaritan Hospital following her recent surgery. The report notes her location and ongoing care.
Pee-Wee managers are urged to attend the meeting on May 25 at 38 p.m. at the Harrison Municipal Building to discuss league matters.
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