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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1971
Page
1
A car traveling north on New Haven Road collided with a Corvette driven by Paul Courtney of Hamilton Ohio. His 11 year old son Tim sustained minor injuries.
A contemplative verse on aging and the passing of seasons. The speaker muses that slowing time and revisiting yesteryear may hold more meaning than material wealth, hoping to savor memories and do once more the activities of earlier days.
Quartermaster First Class John H. Essert 31 returned to the U S aboard the destroyer USS James E Kyes DD 787 after a four month Western Pacific deployment Essert son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Essert of 10204 Crosby Road Harrison Works as an assistant navigator aboard the Eyes Essert joined the Navy in June 1958 has been stationed in Norfolk San Diego Pearl Harbor and Long Beach He reported aboard the Kyes in November 1970 The James E Kyes operated in the Western Pacific as part of Anti-submarine Warfare Group Three Under Rear Admiral James Longino Jr The task group included John S McCain Schofield Bronstein and Meyerkord It operated from the equator to Alaska conducting ASW in the Indian Ocean Philippine Sea South China Sea Sea of Japan Northern Pacific and the Bering Sea The Indian Ocean voyage was the first by a U S task group this size in years and yielded operational data for future missions The group aided U S Naval Forces in the Gulf of Tonkin and conducted ASW with Japan’s Maritime Self Defense Force Ships visited the Philippines Sasebo Yokosuka Singapore and Hong Kong
On Tuesday September 7 the Southwest School District opened the 1971 72 year with 3112 pupils in grades 1 12. William Henry Harrison High School led with 1013 attendees in grades 9 12 an rise of 43 from last year. Harrison Elementary had 974 in grades 1 6. Other schools listed include Miamitown 189 Crosby 243 Hooven 129 and Elizabethtown 96 with a grade by grade breakdown to follow next week.
Mrs Sarah Fischer nee Griffin wife of the late Chester W Fischer res idence 110 South State Street died at Christ Hospital on Monday September 6 age 76 Visitation after 6 P M Wednesday at Jackman Funeral Home funeral services at 10 A M Thursday in the funeral home Rev Alvin Sigalus of the First Presbyterian Church in charge Interment Glen Haven The Stenger Knopf le annual rent Cateee 5 at the K of C grounds A large group attended some from as far as Michigan
Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools acknowledge the need to help meet students nutrition through the federal lunch program. Families struggling to pay full price are urged to apply. Forms are available at the Principal's Office and must be signed by a family adult. Applications are reviewed with confidentiality. Decisions depend on income.
The 112th annual Green Town ship Harvest Home Fair runs Sept. 10-12 at Harvest Home Park Cheviot. Scouts, horse show and auctions highlight three days with a Thursday parade, 12 high school bands and free park buses.
A community drive targets 18 to 20 year olds to register in Cincinnati area. It reports tallies by class of 69 70 and 71, detailing reachable, still to contact and non registration statuses. Local registration options include Board of Elections hours and a Harrison Municipal Building site next week with in person signup requiring social security numbers.
United Methodist Church invites all members friends and guests to a community picnic at the park. Meet for a 2 00 P M dinner with games and recreation for all ages. Bring baskets and enjoy food fun and fellowship together.
The 1971 Wildcats football team launches the season at home against the North Dearborn Vikings with a 9 1 record from last year and several returning key players. The roster includes Dennis Steelman Elwyn Donaworth Dickie Nocks Dennis Schultz Jerry Dean Jeff Kelly Rick Rolfes Pat Noyes Louie Minor Dennis Quatkemeyer and many others guided by coaches Safford Root and Williamson.
Mrs William Loos displayed the Village Historical Society flag collection at the Carthage Fair with explanatory posters and note papers. The exhibit earned first prize a blue ribbon and aims to inform other areas about local history and restoration efforts.
At Camp Lejeune Marine Sgt James P. Ison husband of the former Miss Bonnie E. Faye of 892 Nowlin Ave Law Indy. cited as engaged to Sgt Marie E. Steinmetz of New Bid dinger Road in a local social note.
Marine Private Stephen A. Cottingham, son of Mrs. Beulah Cottingham of Route 1 Moores Hill Indiana, has completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot. He is a 1971 Milan High School graduate of Milan Indiana.
Edward Kerr son of Robert and Elizabeth Kerr of 10307 Carolina Trace Road Harrison Ohio died September 1 1971 after noon August 31 at about 3 00 p m A Mass of the Resurrection was held September 4 at St John the Baptist Church Harrison Rosary Devotions were at Lutz Funeral Home visitation Friday 7 30 P M Interment in St John the Baptist Cemetery He was a Saint Johns School pupil active in 4 H Club Memorials to St John School He is survived by his parents three brothers Bill Dan and John Kerr.
Kenneth Rigney completed studies at the Ohio College of Applied Science within the University of Cincinnati Summer Commencement. He earned a chemistry degree with a 3.5 average, joined the Honor Society, and was elected into Who's Who Among American Junior Colleges by the faculty.
On Saturday October 2 1971 the Harrison Fine Arts Club presents its annual show at William H Harrison Senior High School. The exhibit opens at 7 00 PM with a music program at 8 00 PM featuring Shirley Atherton Connie Kopp and Linda Greiser. Visitors may view art and enjoy refreshments while discussing performances by local citizens.
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