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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1970
Page
1
Back Of The Week honors go to Mike Brech a 5 9 senior forward who leads the Cats with 48 points and ranks thirteenth in the Greater Cincinnati area. The publication salutes his scoring touch and steady leadership for the team.
Senior band members and parents honored in pregame ceremonies. The William Harrison Marching Wildcats perform The Sound of Music during halftime. The Band Sweetheart will be crowned and reign with her court in a postgame dance.
Private Jennings B. Yeager of the 75th Company 6th Regiment US Marines sends a heartfelt letter from on the French front dated June 17 1918 to his mother Ann Yeager. He recalls halting the German advance and describes brutal bombardments and friendly losses while expressing faith and love.
Harrison Wildcats defeat Conner 49 to 6 at Wildcat Stadium led by Mike Brech five rushing TDs including 38 50 40 34 and 4 yards. Key plays include Pat Noyes pass to Mark Knose for 35 yards and Chuck Mavity 93 yard TD reception. Cats defense clamps down after a Safford 93 yard return.
The William Henry Harrison High School Student Council teams with Cincinnati Experience at the University of Cincinnati to raise funds for New Life for Girls. The drive targets cans and bottles from the Southwest School District residents this weekend October 24 and 25 with donation hours at the high school. Jubilee contacts Janet Jackson Tonda Williams and Donna Ernst offer home pickup.
Revival is underway at the Church of God on North State Street Harrison with guest Rev Tom Mc Fadden of Ashtabula Ohio. The church extends warm invitations to all to attend the services.
Mrs Russel Adams is listed as a patient receiving treatment at Ft Hamilton Hospital. The brief notice confirms her current hospital admission status and location.
Leonard Haag commander and Edna Busse president invite Ohio Valley Barracks and Auxiliary No 186 veterans and widows to a Sunday meeting in Harrison Ohio at 2 PM in the American Legion Home on Vine Street Al Pike from the Department of Ohio American Legion Service Department will attend Discuss pension bills and the income questionnaire to be mailed November 1 with the October check Attend to learn what is happening in Washington DC.
The Cubbyhole at 134 Harrison Ave hosts an Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday October 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring hand made quilts candies cookies and a variety of needlework knitting leather goods wood carvings and some antiques.
Clocks fall back one hour at 2:00 am on Sunday October 25 as Eastern Standard Time resumes. The change shifts time from 2:00 am to 1:00 am, restoring standard time across the state.
Teenagers from Harrison who joined the 1969 Teenagers March for Danny Thomas St Jude Children’s Research Hospital are invited to Breakfast With Danny on Sunday October 25 at 12 Noon in the Sheraton Columbus Ohio. A chartered bus leaves North Dearborn High School at 8 30 am and 60 reservations are available for a total cost of 3 00 including bus fare and breakfast. Call Mrs Harold Woolwine at 638 8573 before Saturday to reserve.
Greg Waller aged 8 was one of seven winners in the Cincinnati area of the NFL Mascot Cub Contest. He and his father Lawrence attended the Bengals game on Sunday October 18. He advances to the grand prize an all expense paid trip to the Pro Bowl in Los Angeles next January.
William M Storck son of Mr and Mrs William M Storck of Harrison Ohio completed basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes Ul He is a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School.
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce will meet at Sunset Inn on Wednesday October 21 at 7 30 PM. Plans for Christmas pride decorations for the village will be discussed and businessmen are urged to attend.
Miss Patt Radcliffe was named Homecoming Queen at the Friday football game and crowned by Captain Dave Patti during halftime. Ramona Lanham and Cindy Crocker earned junior and senior honors, with the theme Breakfast Cereal Characters guiding the float contest.
The Americans Abroad Committee led by Mrs. Maria Rosemeyer selects Angela Heydb and Jenny Haas from Harrison High School as candidates for the 1971-72 AFS program. They advance to New York for consideration for foreign host families, with placements dependent on available homes abroad.
The Harrison Republican Club invites members to gather at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 28 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church Harrison. The event offers a chance to meet Republican candidates for the November election.
Airman First Class James R. Koehler has arrived for duty at Korat Royal Thai AFB Thailand. He is a security policeman in a Pacific Air Forces unit and previously served at Minot AFB. The Harrison Ohio native graduated in 1969 from William Henry Harrison High School.
Margaret Sacksteder of Butler Township was awarded Century club membership in National Tops and the Take Off Pounds Sensibly award at a district club leaders meeting. She celebrated a 100 pound weight loss anniversary in July and now lives in Dayton Ohio. she is the former Margaret Bourquein.
Adult football tickets for the Wildcats home games will be sold in advance to eliminate long lines at game nights in the stadium.
West Harrison Elementary announces an open house on Tuesday October 27 from 7 30 to 9 30 pm during American Education Week. Parents will meet teachers learn about school plans policies and expectations a film How You Can Help for Chila Get The Most Out School will be shown refreshments will be served.
Captain Henry Wirz will be tried for conspiracy in a drama opening the 1970 71 season. The play Andersonville Trial stars Ron Clark as Wirz with Rick Dole Tim Smith and Mike Dick in key roles. Performances begin at 8:00 in Harrison Senior High School band room with C A T inviting student support.
The Ohio Valley Competition Club hosts its final Scramble of the year at the Lloyd Curry farm on Baughman Road. Practice is at 11:00 A.M. with the first race at 1:00 P.M. Gate is 1.50 dollars, under 12 admitted free. Concessions available. Two Moto-Cross events follow in Nov and Dec.
Rev Harold Shackelford has been called as pastor of St John United Church of Christ in Broad way and Sycamore Streets Harrison. He will begin his duties November 1 succeeding Rev Edward L Harding.
Graduate Gary L. Draffen son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Draffen of 111 Hollin Drive Harrison Ohio completed Corrosion Control School at Marine Corps Helicopter Air Station New River Jacksonville North Carolina.
Band Boosters of Wm. Henry Harrison High School announce a meeting on Monday October 26 at 7 30 PM in the Senior High Band Room. Parents of band members and interested persons are invited to attend.
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