21 WFMJ archives  / December  1986 | Woodrow Wilson High School Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y members assembled more than 50 food baskets and delivered them to needy families 38 years ago. From left, teacher Albert Guerrieri, Fran Santarelli, Darlene Katz, Maria Durkot, Nick Ferguson, Denise Ruark, Kevin Walsh, and Rich Ponce. 

December 22


1999: The body of Harry London, 75, missing since his wife, Dorothy, 74, was found murdered in their Hubbard home a week earlier, is found in the Mahoning River near downtown Youngstown. Two men are being held without bond on murder charges.

An ordinance allowing Salem to secede from Perry Township is set aside, but proponents say the issue isn't dead.

General Motors Corp. announces it has reached a deal to market a civilian version of the Hummer, the military's tank-like all-terrain vehicle. 


1984: Pennsylvania Gov. Richard Thornburgh says he signed a law making it a crime to rape a spouse, despite what he fears is an "unusual potential for abuse."

Violet C. Whitman is sworn into an unprecedented 10th term as Trumbull County clerk of courts.

Other officials sworn in included Prosecutor Dennis Watkins, Recorder Claire O'Brien, Judge Mitchell Shaker, and Sheriff Richard Jakmas. The Salem Salvation Army's Christmas Cheer program provides food, toys, and clothing to more than 400 families. 


1974: A portion of the Washington Square shopping complex, a downtown New Castle urban renewal project, is open in time for Christmas shopping.

The Western Reserve Transit Authority will challenge a Youngstown City Council ordinance requiring WRTA buses to have flashing lights since they now transport city school students.

Daniel Becker of Struthers is named chairman for the 1975 Heart Fund Drive in Mahoning County. 


1949: Long distance and information operators at the Youngstown office of Ohio Bell Telephone say this season is one of their busiest, with many calls from tiny voices asking to be connected to Santa at the North Pole.

The Mahoning Valley's stored water supply continues to drop, imperiling the continued operation of Youngstown district mills.

Youngstown Rotary Club members are hosts at the Hotel Pick Ohio of 117 convalescent cripple children who enjoy lunch, entertainment, and a gift from Santa.