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Newspaper
The Harrison Press
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1971
Page
1
The Southwest School District plans an operating levy on the November 2 ballot. The levy amount will be set by September 24 depending on state funding. The Board of Education filed with the Board of Elections on September 14 to place the levy on the ballot.
At Harvest Home Area 4-H youths excel at the Harvest Home Festival. The Grand Champion Steer, a Charolais owned by Doris Willhelm, sold for 79 cents a pound to Rick Meyer of Watermill Restaurant, Dent, Ohio, weighing 1050 pounds. Doris Willhelm, Cincinnati native, plans to enter Ohio State this semester. Homestead Paradise Farms owned by Eugene Roell and family showed Holsteins and earned blue ribbons. The Streits of Harrison showed Holstein and Brown Swiss with blue ribbons. The Hamilton County Dairy Club won first prize in the 4-H exhibit tent. The Roell Holstein pictured. The fair set a record attendance despite inclement weather.
1971 yearbooks arrive late this week and will be distributed Saturday the 18th in the Commons at Harrison High School from 10 to 12. Please bring your receipts.
Mayor Harry A. Rolfes proclaims September 17 through 23 1971 as Constitution Week in Harrison urging citizens to observe the nation’s Constitution and American citizenship, citing Public Law 915 and Presidential proclamations.
Raymond Lee Clark 58 of 620 Main St Lawrenceburg died after his auto struck a tree on US 50 near Lawrenceburg. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday Moon Funeral Home burial Greendale Cemetery. Survivors include wife Ruth six daughters two sons father six sisters and two brothers.
William F Jackman Jr 36 resident of Livonia Michigan son of William and Ann Jackman of Mt Healthy Ohio former Harrison residents was crushed to death between two trucks in Detroit Michigan on Tuesday Sept 7 He leaves a wife three children his parents three brothers and one sister Attending the funeral in Livonia Michigan on Saturday Sept 11 were Mr and Mrs Eugene Jackman and Mrs Esther Kraus of Harrison Mrs Edythe Chaplian of Mt Healthy and Robert Jackman of Detroit
Bicycle riders are governed by the same traffic laws as automobiles. Stop for stop signs and lights, ride on the right, and use hand signals. Ride with lights at night and yield to pedestrians. Do not carry extra riders, ride single file, and never hitch a ride. Slow down at intersections and walk bikes across busy streets.
In Harrison Ohio, the Fine Arts Club holds its annual show at William Henry Harrison High on Oct 2 1971. The 7 PM art exhibit and 8 PM music program feature Miss Shirley Atherton pianist Miss Linda Greiser vocalist and Miss Connie Kopp violin. Admission is 1.00 with proceeds aiding community arts.
The Harrison Kiwanis Club and district clubs offer reserved seats for the Cincinnati Houston Cougars game. The Cougars, a top national team last year and ranked 20th, present a stern test for the Bearcats who seek a turnaround after a rough start against Dayton.
A September 22 meeting of local Democrats outlines plans for the November 1971 election. Participants discuss candidate support and organizational steps ahead of voting.
Harrison high school football notes highlight a 47 to 0 victory over North Dearborn as Scott & Fetzer announces plans to acquire Campbell-Hausfeld with no share count disclosed. Campbell-Hausfeld, based in Harrison, makes spray painting equipment. Scott & Fetzer produces vacuums and lighting fixtures.
A full size display jet at the Ohio Aerospace Exposition serves as both a T-37 two seat trainer and an A-37 close air support fighter. Painted to depict a special role, the aircraft carries armament over two tons under its wing and features a two pilot cockpit. The exhibit is sponsored by Harrison Jaycees with cooperation from the U S Air Force.
The Wm. H. H. S. Band Boosters will meet at 7 30 PM on September 20 replacing the 27 meeting. Leaders invite parents and interested residents to discuss uniforms and fund raising and welcome suggestions to improve the band program.
The Goodwill truck will be in Harrison on Monday the 20th to collect donations. To arrange pickup, call Vonda Wall.
New rules end free halftime admission and the pass out privilege at Wildcat football games. The policy aims to tighten entry and reduce crowd disruption by requiring full paid admission for all attendees at all times.
PFC Gary Helmer listed with RAFS Company A Box 851 APO San Francisco California 96308 as part of a personnel notice. The fragmentary entry provides a location and unit for service members.
The Harrison Republican Club will hold a meeting on September 20 1971 at 8 00 PM at the former hatchery building on South Hill Street Harrison Ohio. All candidates in the November election are asked to attend, as well as precinct workers and interested Republicans members and non members.
Harrison Lions Club launches the 1972 Community Birthday Calendar with four captains Jake Messerschmidt David Scripture Frank Ballard and Bob Meeks to solicit listings door to door. Calendar listings cover club meetings family birthdays and anniversaries and cost about 50 cents. Locations to submit entries include The Mecca Cafe The 5 H Truck Stop Western Finance Office and Mac's Delicatessen.
William Henry Harrison High Schools will compete among 81 teams on It's Academic sponsored by The Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company. The ninth season starts Saturday September 25 with color telecasts Saturdays 5 00 to 5 30 PM on WLW. The grand champion will be decided at the final game next summer.
Two separate emergency landings occurred in Indiana on Thursday as occupants escaped with minor or no injuries. Anton Redell of Alexandria Kentucky reported engine trouble in a private plane and landed in a Brookville corn field with his wife Linda, 23, uninjured. A second incident near Crawfordsville involved a plane that struggled to descend after takeoff from Crownta Airport, with only minor damage reported.
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