Years Ago | December 4th
21 WFMJ archives / November 22, 1980 | Attending the Warren Junior League's holiday luncheon 44 years ago were seated Susan Rebhan, league president, and Renee Zuzolo, luncheon chair; and Betty Floor, Marilyn DeJute, and Alyce DeMarco.
December 4
1999: The Poland Bulldogs beat Bishop Watterson, 20-13, to post a 15-0 season record and capture the Division III state championship.
In its annual evaluation, the Youngstown Board of Education says Superintendent Ben McGee is doing an above-average job of administration and, as board President Edna Pincham said, is "a model for all children in his integrity, his determination for excellence, and his commitment to the community."
The Niles Historical Society will host its annual Christmas open house at the Thomas House, a 14-room Victorian mansion.
1984: As the controversy continues over the Youngstown Board of Health's firing of commissioner Neil Altman, Mayor Patrick Ungaro says he's investigating whether the Mahoning County Board of Health could take over the city's health operations.
Recurring vandalism at Veterans Park in Newton Falls could cancel the city's Christmas tree and holiday lighting ceremonies. The gazebo has been damaged, picnic tables thrown into the river, and at least six electrical boxes destroyed, costing thousands of dollars.
The Sharon High School Orchestra opens the annual Christmas music program in the rotunda of the Mercer County Courthouse. In the coming weeks, musicians from ten other schools will perform.
1974: Amid flowing oratory, the Ohio House's majority Democrats elect Vernal Riffe Jr. as Speaker of the House.
The Lykes Youngstown Corp.'s fourth-quarter earnings continue at high levels and directors declare a 25-cent dividend on common stock.
1949: The 19th annual Alias Santa Claus Club Show packed Stambaugh Auditorium to the rafters and raised a record $13,123 to help needy Youngstown families.
Howard Jones, president of Youngstown College, announced two gifts totaling $375,000 toward the goal of $750,000 for a new library. Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. donated $150,000, and an anonymous donor contributed $225,000.
Anthony Rutkowski, Ohio's liquor enforcement chief, says he'll padlock the Monte Carlo Club operating in Smith Township, which is "dry."