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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon secured a landslide electoral victory over George McGovern nationwide in the late election results.
Voters defeat the Harrison Village tax levy and the Southwest Renewal and increase in the Southwest School District. Both measures are rejected in the latest local election results.
Harrison dominated Taylor Yellowjackets as the Wildcats rolled to a 48 point victory. Mark Knose opened scoring with an 80 yard kickoff return, Gary Campbell and Gary Glasscock connected on multiple passes, and Richard Bates and Bill Eckel added TD runs in the second half.
Fischmer's Floral Shoppe at 1101 Harrison Avenue Harrison Ohio announces a grand opening and Christmas showing on Sunday November 12 1972 from 1030 am to 500 pm. The shop interior has been redecorated and new display fixtures added with increased quality merchandise and many new lines to attract customers.
The officers of Marvin Chapter No. 376 O E S invite all members to an installation on Saturday November 11 1972 at 7 30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to attend for an enjoyable evening.
The Harrison Mental Health Task Force has operated for two months aiding area residents. A new Housewives group is forming to meet with the Psychiatric Social Worker. Contact Alvin Sigalus at 367 4301 or 655 2166, or Secretary Mrs. George Creamer at 367 4242 for details.
The Wildcat Boosters Club will meet at 7:30 P M in High School Room 108 on Monday November 13. Attendees will review films of the Taylor and Ross football games and plan the Fall Sports Banquet at 6 30 P M to support the Wildcats.
Fernald Mobil Chemical Plant celebrates one million man hours without a lost time accident. Manager Donald Faggett announced the milestone during a safety meeting with refreshments and awards. The six other division locations echoed the achievement.
Harrison Jaycees were honored in Cleveland on Sunday October 29 as one of the top chapters in Ohio at the Ohio Jaycees All State meeting. Ohio Jaycee President Gene Childress lauded the chapter for excellence in management leadership training and community development. Mitch Gadd is president of the local Jaycee chapter.
Lawrenceburg man John McHenry, 55, died after a two vehicle crash on Ohio 128 north of New Haven Road in Hamilton County. Floyd Walton, 54, of Moores Hill was critically injured. another passenger, William Welch, 38, Aurora, was in fair condition. Walton’s van collided with a Branch Motor Freight tractor trailer driven by Robert Kirby of Medway, Ohio. McHenry was pronounced dead at 1:55 am at hospital. Walton and Welch were transported by local life squads. Indiana men were returning from Fernald plant when the crash occurred. Investigators continued to probe the cause. Services for McHenry were held at Fitch Bros. Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg.
Navy Petty Officer Third Class R. Varner son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Varner of 318 Stewater Drive and husband of Kathy S Kolb of Harrison Ave Harrison Va was named Sailor of the Month for Fighter Squadron Thirty Three at Naval Air Station Virginia Beach Va He earned the honor for outstanding performance of duty initiative and leadership A 1969 graduate of William Henry Harrison High School Harrison he attended Miami University Oxford and joined the Navy in August 1970.
Robert J Cole will return home on November 10 after a seven month tour of Vietnam and the Philippines.
Mr. Norbert Cusick leaves for Miami Beach Florida on Monday and plans to return on June 1 1973.
Pvt Loris Minor has a new mailing address listed as 283-54-4980 1st RTBN R-TR A Co Pit 1130 MCRD San Diego California 92140. The change appears in military personnel records.
Paul Lutz returned home after a lengthy stay in a Cincinnati hospital where he underwent surgery.
A nostalgic address from the flag urging citizens to remember its sacrifices across World Wars I and II Korea and Vietnam. It calls on readers to salute with right hands over their hearts and honor those who served to keep the Republic free.
Crest Communities Inc plans a 10 acre plant and office on Kilby Road two miles south of Harrison to produce panelized homes. The $750 000 facility will employ 35 people and include an architectural and engineering department. Construction finishes by December with move-in in December and plant opening January 1 1973.
The Harrison Fine Arts Club holds a community book sale at 112 Harrison Avenue from 9:00 A M until sold out. Books of all types priced from 5c to 1.00 are offered to raise funds for local fine arts programs. Donations are welcome after 8:30 A.M. on November 11 at the sale site.
American Legion and VFW in Harrison invite all honorably serving veterans to join a Veterans Day march on November 11, 1972. The parade starts at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Hall on Vine Street. A discussion on Pilot Dogs and training for visually impaired veterans is planned with John Gray of Pilot Dogs visiting a meeting.
The Dearborn Co 4-H Achievement Program at Lawrenceburg on Oct 12 honored 4-H members with pins medals and trophies. Jim Sefton Grover Sefton and Terry Gellert received multiple county and state honors including Dairy Field Crops and Leadership awards. Grover Sefton earned state recognition and a trip to National Club Congress in Chicago and a 4-H Dairy Conference trip to Madison Wisconsin.
VFW Dawes Post 7570 hosts a dance on Saturday November 18 from 9 00 p m to 1 00 a m at Harrison Ohio. Like Pickens Orchestra provides music. Beer snacks and set up available BYOB and donations are seven dollars per couple.
The Ross Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 8:00 P.M. The public is welcome to attend.
Harrison community enjoys access to a psychiatrist psychologist and a psychiatric social worker as the Hamilton County board plans a spot check survey this month to gauge how well local media inform residents about the consultive service for those with mental or emotional problems and referrals for needed help.
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