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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1972
Page
1
Cincinnati Bell mailed over 5200 copies of the Harrison Telephone Directory for 1972 73. The cover shows splicing tile cables by Cincinnati Bell workers, a common scene across the Ohio Indiana Kentucky service area. The back cover provides spaces to list frequently called numbers for quick reference.
Mayor Harry A. Rolfes proclaims September 17 to 23, 1972 as Constitution Week in Harrison Ohio urging citizens to reflect on the Federal Constitution and American citizenship during the observance. The proclamation is signed and sealed on September 7, 1972.
Funeral services for 35 year old Kayleen Florence were held at Aaron Smith Funeral Home in Lexington Kentucky with burial in Lexington. Florence wife of the assistant principal at William Henry Harrison Senior High School had been missing since August 10 and police remain in investigators in a suspected murder case amid no new evidence.
White House says completing Indiana section of Cincinnati's Circle Freeway I-275 early would cost 6.4 billion dollars for 3.3 miles. President Nixon aide William Gifford notes funding shift would require raising highway budget from 4.4 billion to 10.8 billion for 1973. Indiana pressure to ease I-75 and Brent Spence bridge congestion continues.
The Brookville Concrete Co. operator Eddie Moster and two employees were hospitalized after a late Friday crash on Laurel Blooming Grove Road. Moster, 33, suffered a broken leg and chest injuries. Curtis Hicks, 25, had a skull fracture and broken leg. Carl Farrow, 42, has two broken ribs and facial cuts. All were initially treated at Fayette Memorial Hospital and Robert Long Hospital with varying conditions. Police cited an oncoming car forcing Moster to veer and strike a tree. the three were pinned for 45 minutes before a passerby found them.
The Harrison Democratic Club invites all residents of Harrison and Harrison Township to attend a meeting at 8:00 on Wednesday. The gathering welcomes anyone interested in the Democratic Party and local affairs.
Mr. Robert Teetor is reported to be feeling better as a patient in Cincinnati following a recent illness or medical condition.
Gordon Cleaver, head of the Harrison Post Office, remains in Christ Hospital for treatment after an illness.
Readable figures show Harrison Elementary 926 Crosby 247 Miamitown 213 Elizabethtown 108 Hooven 182 Harrison Junior 528 Harrison Senior 1010. Total enrollment 3214 across the district.
New football coaching staff adds fresh faces as the Wildcats aim to rebound from an 8-2 last season and defend the county crown. The opener vs North Dearborn ends 45-6 with Jeff Pepper scoring four times and Gary Glasscock connecting repeatedly to Gary Campbell for touchdowns and big gains.
John P. Case featured in the Post Times Star for keeping parks clean in Miami Whitewater Forest. He walks the area collecting cans and debris, carrying a bag to haul trash to park containers. Lt Ron Austing photographed him, earning commendation from the Park District for his effort.
The event features Linda Allen Miss Harrison Aerospace at the 1972 Ohio Aerospace Beauty Pageant June 14 at Fountain Square. It promotes an Ohio Aerospace Expo September 16 17 at Lunken Airport Cincinnati with rides, gliders, skydiving, Blue Angels, and Apollo capsule displays. Proceeds include chances for a trip to Acapulco via Vagabond Air Club.
The Wm. Henry Harrison Jr. and High School P.T.A. will hold its first meeting of the new school year on Monday September 18 1972 at the High School. A get acquainted hour from 6 30 to 7 30 P M invites all to meet Dr. Shoemaker and the new teachers. Lonnie Lewis a senior will be the speaker after attending a Columbus Ohio drug and alcohol institute representing Hamilton County. Support your schools by attending the P T A.
The Harrison Republican Club will gather at Sunset Inn on Monday September 18, 1972 at 8:00 PM to hear area candidates. Attendees can question candidates on their views as they join in President Nixon's call to support re election efforts.
Ella Miller is undergoing tests and X Rays at Providence Hospital room 552. The report notes she is currently in treatment and awaiting results, with a focus on diagnostic procedures.
Come to Harrison Ohio Airport on September 24 from 9 00 A M until dark for two cents per pound air tour and see Mother Nature change colors for the autumn season. Air tour sponsored by Tri County Aviation Civil Air Patrol in cooperation with Miami Whitewater Flying Service. Rain date October 1.
Jim Sefton earned first alternate with blue ribbon for Light the Way at the Indiana State Fair on August 18. He received a red rating for his essay 4-H Projects of Today Products of Tomorrow on August 20 in the State Public Speaking Contest representing Area I. Sefton also won Area Electric Judging, with no state judging this year. Other exhibitors won blue ribbons Jim Sefton Conservation Grover Sefton Woodworking white ribbons Alan Wright Weeds David Barricklow Entomology.
A new rough terrain motorcycle course opens on the Lloyd Curry farm at Baughman Road with hills jumps and creek crossings. Practice starts at 11 00 A M and racing begins at 1 00 P M with the event billed for a wild ride to be No 1. See parking space.
The Ross Board of Education schedules its monthly meeting for September 14 1972 at 8:00 PM in Ross Middle School 3371 Hamilton-Cleves Rd. The public is welcome to attend.
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