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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1970
Page
1
Jeanne Cooper, a leading Harrison bowler, rolled a 698 in the Tuesday Nite Owl league at Harrison Bowl. She posted games of 199 265 and 234 as her Tuesday night average climbs to 194 and she also carries a 187 in the Thursday night Classic.
The Press calls on Harrison residents to back both propositions in upcoming elections, urging strong turnout and civic duty. It stresses the benefits of the measures for the community and local governance.
The Lions Club added twelve new members during the year and installed fourteen more at the October 20 meeting. Pictured are the new members. Myles O'Donnell and Lawrence Johnson are not in the photo.
The Harrison Wildcats aim to seal the National Division crown Friday against North College Hill after a 23 to 13 win over Finneytown. Jerry Dean sparked the win with a 93 yard run, Brech and Pepper added TDs, Metz kicked a field goal, and Harrison led 12 to 0 at halftime.
Harrison Elementary PTA announces dancing classes for children aged five to twelve at the elementary school from November 3 to March 30, under Mrs. Alma Jean Robertson. Sessions run Tuesdays 3:30 to 6:30, with tap ballet and acrobat training. pay as you go or $20 total, subject to a minimum of 60 students. Call Joe Dick or Mrs Bunnell by Friday to sign up.
Tom Quealey son of Mrs Betty Quealey of South State Street Harrison was honorably discharged from the U S Navy and recently spent ten days at home before heading to Long Island New York to reside there.
David Lee Sigalus of Harrison is named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 1970 71. Nominations came from faculty staff and student organizations. He is a junior math and psychology major, son of Rev. and Mrs Alvin Sigalus. Blackburn College runs a Work Program with each resident student working 13 hours on campus for reduced costs.
November is Membership Month in the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 199 reports goal reached. Members should meet at the Legion Home at 8 P M on November 2 for a gathering. The annual Card Party is set for November 7 with raffle tickets available.
Fire Chief Irvin Whitey Wright invites all to visit the Harrison Fire Department Open House Sunday from 1 to 5 PM for equipment inspections. Jerome Wich has returned home from Deaconess Hospital.
Citizens urged to renew a 1.92 mill operating levy in Harrison for two years starting next year. The measure renews the current 2 mill levy set to expire, with no increase in real estate taxes due to recent property reevaluation. City officials stress continued essential services and fair wages depend on passage.
Halloween parade and party organized by Village Recreation for children Saturday evening October 31 forms at St John the Baptist School and moves to the Municipal Parking Lot. Harrison Kiwanis assists Don Sales in judging ages for cash prizes. If rain cancels, treats move to the Police Station. Mayor Rolfes and Council wish a safe night.
Rudell Fugate reported his car stolen after attending a Democratic meeting at Sunset Inn on October 21. Harrison police quickly recovered the vehicle near West Road, with occupants returning from Harrison Senior High School. Also, Cincinnati Incorporated announced layoffs of forty two shop workers due to weak demand, affecting 825 total employees.
Rev. Anthony G. Andres longtime Dayton area priest marks his 25th anniversary in the priesthood with a Mass concelebrated by Archbishop Paul F. Seibold at St. Peter Church Dayton. Nine other jubilarians attended. Andres previously served at St. Agnes Holy Angels Holy Family Dayton and several Cincinnati parishes. He later led St. Mary Camden and St. Augustine Germantown and became pastor of St. Brigid Xenia in February.
John O. Jackson names Milesky acting assistant postmaster at the local office. Milesky has served since 1961, following the resignation of Gordon Cleaver who moved to a Rural Route appointment.
Earl Romohr of the Hamilton County Education Association says the HCEA Executive Board endorsed the Ohio Education Association TRIE tax reform for education and earmarked 200 for publicity. The board also selected Daniel McNeal of Finneytown High to join a Cincinnati Bell trip to Bell Laboratories and endorsed John Bagot of Forest Hills on the Ohio Education Association board.
Harrison Ohio Fire Department seeks a .25 mill levy to fund replacement and maintenance of essential firefighting equipment for five years. Officials explain rates rise slightly with home value and urge voters to approve to protect life and property. Chief Irvin Wright signs, urging public backing.
Sunday November 1 marks Laymen's Sunday at the Christian Church with a 9 30 A M worship service. Adrian Lytle an active Elder and Chairman will lead remarks as the congregation observes Laymen's Sunday.
Jack Huwel, 39, president of the Whitewater Social Flying Club of Cincinnati, was struck by a plane propeller at Harrison Airport Sunday at 12:30 pm. He lost his left leg and suffered a broken left arm and is in intensive care at General Hospital after life squad transport.
Jane Donawerth of 324 N. Jefferson Harrison Ohio earned the Master of Arts degree in English from the University of Wisconsin Madison following faculty recommendation after completing all scholastic work.
Debbie McQueen daughter of Noble and Mrs McQueen of 9122 New Haven Road Harrison leaves Sunday for full time service with the Weatherford Quartet of Oklahoma. She will be pianist and sing on special numbers. Debbies appearance is set for Wednesday night in Albuquerque New Mexico. For the past fifteen months she has worked with the fords.
The school library will host evening hours on Tuesdays November 3 17 and 24 and Thursdays November 5 and 19. Students and staff are invited to study and access resources during these extended hours.
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