Local History Notes On Gov Looker And School Video Project
Mrs Dorothy Waller of the Village Historical Society reviews the book Little Grandmother by Bernice Stawnaker and notes kinship to Gov Othniel Looker. The society restores Looker's home and seeks 1800s period items while donors are acknowledged in the home. Lloyd Payne shows students how to use video monitors as part of telecommunications training at William Henry Harrison High School. Doris Lusk's library lesson was videotaped for freshman English classes, freeing the library for daily use.
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Dorothy Waller
The
Village Historical Society
Grandmother
Bernice McKee Stawnaker
Waller
Othniel Looker
Samuel Birch Looker
Stawnaker
Looker
Herbert Hunter
Alva Ashley
Our
Gov
Ohio State Capitol
Columbus
Ohio
Our Village Historical Society
Gov. Looker
Lloyd Payne
Wm. Henry Harrison High School
Linda Lowther
Mary Jane Klopfstein
Doris Lusk
Wildcats Football 1970 Team Portrait under Coach Safford
The 1970 Wildcats football squad led by new head coach Steve Safford prepares to chase the National Division title. Photographed are players across six rows with managers and coaches named among the group.
Cheerleaders Open Season at East North Carolina State
The team from East North Carolina State in Greenville NC opened with a Superior Rating from the International Cheerleading Foundation and earned the Spirit Bell for outstanding spirit and performance.
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International Cheerleading Foundation
East North Carolina State
Greenville
North Carolina
Spirit
Vikings Invade Wildcat Country Friday Evening
Wildcats host the season opener under new head coach Steve Safford as they prepare to face the Vikings. Key returnees include Tony Pepper and Dave Metz with new lineup changes after practice scrimmages. The Vikings lose Ron Wuestefeld to injury, likely shifting duties at fullback. The Cats travel next to Lemon-Monroe for Week 2.
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David Kellems
Bill Rybolt
R. Edwards
George Lacker
Tony Rolfes
Ron Kober
David Schnell
Jack Rutledge
Mark Schafer
Randy Meyers
Gary Poling
Warren Strunk
Roger Beathard
Dave Gomon
Bruce Williamson
Dave Sherman
Ken Root
Steve Safford
Elrod
Noel
Ziegler
Rolfes
Burdett
Lemmel
Tony Pepper
Mike Brech
Dave Metz
Jerry Dean
Willie Atherton
Rick Hume
Dick Nocks
Cats
Vikings
Ron Wuestefeld
Viking
Ken Aust
Jon
Allan Pfister
Rick Rolfes
Denny Schultz
Jeff Kelly
Dougoud
Charlie Beckman
Lemon- Monroe
Bridge Work To Close Baughman Bridge In 90 Days
Baughman Road will be closed to through traffic between Edgewood Road and New Haven Road for 90 days beginning Tuesday. Kent W. Rollins, county engineers, says the closure accompanies construction of a new bridge.
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Baughman Road
Edgewood Road
New Haven Road
Kent W. Rollins
County Engineers
Community Chamber Meeting on September 16 at 8
Business and professional men in Harrison are invited to a C. of C. meeting scheduled for September 16 at 8:00.
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Harrison
Mrs Russel W Adams Recovering At Home
Mrs Russel W Adams is recovering at home after renting her residence in Jiddle Heights. The report notes a recent change of address or occupancy and mentions lingering health concerns that keep her at home for recovery.
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Russel W. Adams
Jiddle Heights
Wildcat Booster Meeting Slated at Harrison High
The Wildcat Boosters Club of Harrison High School will hold a regular meeting at the high school on Monday Sept 14 at 730 PM. After the meeting coaches will show films of the Harrison North Dearborn game and membership is encouraged. Dues are $1 per person. At 107 have joined the 1970 71 Athletic Boosters. Join the Wildcat Rebellion and the Boosters.
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Wildcat
Harrison High School
Harrison-North Dearborn
Boosters Club
Yar
Boosters
Wm Henry Harrison High Bank Boosters Report 1969–70
William Henry Harrison High School Bank Boosters financial record covers August 30 1969 to August 19 1970. It lists a checking account with receipts and disbursements totaling 2787.15 in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Henry Harrison High School
Bank Boosters Financial Report
Parents Seek Damages In Son's Death
Mr and Mrs William Skipton of Lawrenceburg file a 125000 dollar damage suit against John Wolf and his parents of Harrison after their 16 year old son Gary Lee Skipton was accidentally shot near Harrison on January 1 and died in a Cincinnati hospital. The suit claims negligence and seeks 23823 for medical expenses 1756 for funeral costs and 100000 for damages.
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William Skipton
Lawrenceburg
John Wolf
Stanley Britton
Harrison
Gary Lee Skipton
Skipton
Wolf
Young Skipton
Cincinnati
Young Wolf
Stop Being A Litterbug
A local caller condemns constant street littering especially on weekends. The letter urges a cleanup drive and proper disposal of bottles and cans, noting waste cans are available and asking residents to use them.
Randy French Captures Miami Whitewater Title
Randy French a 16 year old junior at William H Harrison High School won the Miami Whitewater Golf Championship last Friday by defeating Gary Brackmeyer three up with two holes to play. He was the youngest winner and defeated five opponents en route to the trophy. French Medalist for Coach Dave Gomon and has a best score of 70 one under par. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth French of West Road Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Mueller
Randy. French
Wm. H. Harrison High School
Miami Whitewater
Ing Gary Brackmeyer
Randy
French
Dave Gomon
Miami-Whitewater
Randy Is
Kenneth French
West Rd., Harrison
Lackland Afb
Texas
Chanute Afb
Airman
Duckworth
Harrison High School
Airman Frank W. Duckworth Completes Basic Training
Airman Frank W. Duckworth, son of Mr and Mrs James R Duckworth of 103 Etta Ave Harrison Ohio, has completed basic training. The ceremony marks his transition to active duty and follows his enlistment in the U S Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Duckworth
James R. Duckworth
Etta Ave
Harrison, Ohio
Vaughn Meyers Injured In Fall At Car Wash
Vaughn Monk Meyers was injured in a fall at a car wash on South State Street while repairing a hose. A ladder slipped causing a 15 foot fall to the cement floor, breaking a hip and lacerations. He was taken to Fort Hamilton Hospital by the Harrison Life Squad.
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Vaughn
Monk) Meyers
South State Street
Neek
Meyers
Fort Hamilton Hospital
Harrison Life Squad
Registration Day At All Hamilton County Precincts
Registration Day for Hamilton County precincts is set for Wednesday September 16 with polls open 10 to 2 and 4 to 9. The day targets new registrants those aging into eligibility since the last election those changing name and those transferring within precincts to update registrations.
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Hamilton Co
Hamilton County
Kiwanis Big Band Set To Play September Twenty Sixth
The Kiwanis Big Band performs on September 26 at the Harrison VFW hall. Co sponsored by Duane Post No 7570 and the Harrison Kiwanis Club. Tickets are four dollars per person and available at Village Pharmacy Harrison Cleaners VFW Post Home or any Kiwanis meeting. Limited tickets, secure yours early.
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Kiwanis
Harrison V.F W
Duwes Post
Harrison Kiwanis Club
Harrison Cleaners
V.F.W
Post Home
Phone Directories To Be Delivered In Harrison Area
Cincinnati Bell will begin delivering the 1970 Harrison Telephone Directory on Thursday September 10. The new editions, mailed to Harrison Exchange customers from the Harrison Post Office, feature white and light green covers with blue stripes. Cincinnati Bell ordered 7400 directories this year, 800 more than in 1969. Customers are urged to discard old directories and mark the new.
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Cincinnati Bell
Harrison Telephone
Harrison Exchange
Harrison Post Office
Telephone Company
Harrison
Ceramic Classes Now Starting in New Haven Workshop
The Country Workshop in New Haven opens fall and winter registrations for sessions beginning September 14. Hours run 10 AM to 2 PM Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday and 7 PM to 9 PM Monday Tuesday and Thursday with weekend classes planned. Ruth Nutter and Martha Kilgore assist. register soon by calling 738-1974 or visiting the Studio.
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New Haven
Ruth Nutter
Martha Kilgore
Ae As
Wenn
Returns Home Mrs Mary Case Resumes Daily Life
Mrs Mary Case has returned home after extensive surgery on both hips during the past year for socket repair and cataract removal from both eyes. The community wishes her luck and hopes she may soon be driving again.
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Mary Case
Amputation Performed On Yorkville Soldier
Army Private Grover Cash 21 of Yorkville was wounded in Vietnam on August 4 when his unit came under fire. Both legs were amputated above the knee and he lost parts of three fingers on his left hand. He is hospitalized in Japan and expects transfer to a U S hospital within two to three weeks. He spoke to his mother Mrs Mary Cash by telephone from Japan. a North Dearborn High School graduate.
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Army
Grover Cash
Vietnam
Mary Cash
Yorkville
Defense Department
Japan
U. S
Soldier
North Dearborn High School
Lemmel Named Freshman Cadet At Air Force Academy
Randy D. Lemmel of Harrison Ohio is among 1410 freshmen entering the Air Force Academy Class of 1974. After seven weeks of basic and field training he begins a four year program toward an Air Force commission and a BS degree in 27 majors.
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U. S. Air Force Academy
Lemmel
Air Force Commission
William H. Harrison High School
Auto Crash Injures Teen In Okeana After Collision
Kingsport girl Connie Evans 17 receives minor injuries after a 11 20 p m Saturday crash on Ees Road at Church Street in Okeana. The car driven by Jeff Weisbecker 17 cuts back and hits Randy Taylor 17, causing Weisbecker's 1970 model to be demolished.
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County Sheriff's Office
Connie Evans
Harbor Dr
Kingsport
Tenn
Ft. Hamilton
Ees Road
Church Street
Okeana
Qokeana
Randy Taylor
Harrison Ave
Harrison
Taylor
Weisbecker
Ball State honors 1300 degrees at Pruis commencement
President John J. Pruis presided over Ball State University commencement serving more than 1,300 degrees at the ceremony held at 5:00. The event highlighted graduates across programs and noted the university’s continued growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Pruis
Ball State University
Candlelight service at the farm church planned
A Baptist church will hold a candlelight event at the farm on Chap 12 beginning at 5 o'clock. An implied meal will be served after the service and program is announced.
Ross Board Meeting Set for September 10
The Ross Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting September 10 at 7 20 PM in Ross Middle School located at 3371 Hamilton Cleves Road. Public welcome.
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Ross Board of Education
Ross Middle
Hamilton-Cleves Road
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Gene Woelfel
Wildcats
Mike Breech
Greg Dougoud
Gary Hume
Eric Redelman
Tony Westrich
Richard Schimmer
Denny Quatkemeyer
Marcus Mullinix
Jeff
Norma White
Lana Shearer
Millie Wilson
Jody Kuntz
Ramona Lanham
Cindy Crocker
Wildcat Country
Aew
Ken Conatser
Safford
Baughman
C. of C. Meeting
Wildcat Booster Meeting
Merchant Bank
Randy French
Vaughn Meyers
Harrison Area
Randy D. Lemmel
Ataf Academy
Dale E. Lemmel
S. Walnut Street
Cadet Randy D. Lemmel
Ross
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