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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
1
Program lists placing of wreath and flag raising with national anthem at Glen Haven. Master of ceremonies conducts invocation musical selections readings remarks memorial day address and combined rituals with W. H. H. H. S. Band.
Mayor Harry A. Rolfes proclaims May 26 27 and 28 as Poppy Days in Harrison urging citizens to wear the memorial flower. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 199 leads activities with Mrs Hope Kober directing and Mrs Grace Kuntz as unit president.
The proclamation urges citizens to support the Buddy Poppy fund, raised by disabled veterans for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, widows, and orphans, and to wear the poppies as a sign of gratitude for those who sacrificed in defense of the country.
West Side Hy Pure Store owner Buzz Kern announces free ice cream cones for children who bring flower bouquets on Memorial Day May 31. Bouquets are used to decorate graves of war veterans. cone offer runs 8:30 A M to parade start.
Miss Alta Mae Lumbard will retire on June 4 after 40 years in teaching. She spent 15 years in the Southwest Local district and previously led music programs at Pikeville College and several Ohio sites. She plans to move to Ozark Missouri and has been active in church music and local associations.
Spent Sunday visiting his sister Mrs. Louie Nunn in Frankfort Kentucky as part of a family visit.
Members of J. B. Yeager Auxiliary Unit No. 199 must reserve by June 2 with Mrs. Robert Kuntz for the June 7 Sunset Inn dinner.
The Harrison Wildcats finish runner up for the second straight County Meet. Jerry Dean wins long jump with 204 and finishes fourth in another event. Ricky Lemmel excels in sprints with 50.1 in the 440 and 10.6 in the 100 yard dash. The 880 yard relay wins in 1:35.1 for a third straight year.
James Burton a former Harrison resident suffered a heart attack and is confined to Bethesda North Hospital on Montgomery Road in Cincinnati Ohio.
Dennis J Wiwh was valedictorian at Whitewater High School on May 23 1971 during the 48th annual commencement. He earned High Honors and The American Legion Award from Bernard Hurst Post 77 Brookville Ind. Principal John E Lane said he had the highest four year grade average ever recorded at Whitewater at 2.89 of 3.0. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis Wich of Carolina Trace Rd Harrison Ohio.
The Harrison chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual reception on May 17, 1971. Senior NHS members were introduced and department awards were presented by faculty to students outstanding in various subjects including biology French business education chemistry science English journalism history physics home economics industrial arts instrumental music Latin Spanish mathematics social studies speech Thespian vocal music freshman scholarships and citizenship attendees listed.
Warrant Officer Roger Reid is reported killed in Vietnam. The notice requests timely submission of material to the Press office due to Memorial Day weekend, with options to drop items in the office box or on Monday.
The Queen City Cavaliers Baton Corps of twenty one girls from Greater Cincinnati won the Ohio State Championship in Findlay on May 2 and become the 1971 Senior Twirling Corps. Linda Varelman is the featured twirler. They plan to compete in Kansas City in August at the United States Twirling Association Grand Nationals. Relatives report the death of War rent Officer 1 Roger Reid, missing since March 31 in Vietnam, killed when his helicopter was shot down near Firebase 6, Plei Ku. Services were held May 25 in Brookville Indiana. he leaves parents, a brother, a sister, and grandparents.
Ground was broken Friday for a 17 apartment complex on property bought by Hal Welge amp Con Construction Co of Cincinnati in September. The project includes five one bedroom and 12 two bedroom units totaling 51 when completed. Units will have disposals and larger apartments will include dishwashers. Rental information available from Mr Welge at the construction site.
In Christ Hospital Mrs Inez Benke is a patient at Christ 1, Room 790, for X rays and observation.
The annual Memorial Day parade under the Veteran's Memorial Association will be held Monday May 31 1971. Veterans from four wars will gather at the American Legion Home on Vine Street at 9 15 A M with services at 10 00 A M at the Veterans Plaque before marching to Glen Haven Cemetery for memorial rites.
Athletes in all sports were honored last Thursday evening in the high school Commons with Carroll Roberts as emcee. Metz received the Sports Corner Award as the senior football player. Allen Pfister won two awards the Scholarship Award and the Most Valuable baseball player. Pepper took top honors becoming MVP and the Norb Jacobs Award is planned for next year.
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