The Ironton Tanks came home in 1979 for a night at Tanks Memorial Stadium in Ironton, where they were honored by school and city officials. From left are George Brown, an early tank who organized the event, and former players Elmer Mayne, Virgil Clester, Howard “Hootie” North, Lincoln DeLong, Clarke Haney, Kermit Frecks, Harry “Dutch” Crawford, Harold Rolph and Glenn Presnell. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo | Bob Chaffins)

Ironton Middle School students Carrie Lux, left, and Maggie Cron sort through supplies being sent to those impacted by Hurricane Andrew in 1992. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo)

A contest for selling the most sub sandwiches was held by the S.S. Kresge Co. in 1979 for the region comprised of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and the Ironton store was the first place winner. From left are Bob Clark, manager, employees Ruth Roush, Sue Lunsford, Doris Hopper, Anna Steed and Linda Gannon. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo | Bob Chaffins)

Program participants at the meeting of the St. Joseph Catholic Women’s Club in September 1979 were Lani and the Hula Girls from the Yvonne DeKay School of Dance. From left, in front, are Lynn Sands, instructor, Darcie O’Dell. Standing, first row, Mitzi Sinnott, Buffy Hunt and Kathy Eicher; second row, Teresa McGinnis, Lori Dilley and Lilly Dickens. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo | Jona Clark)

Carolyn Carter was the drum major for the Ironton High School band in the 1932-33 school year. (The Ironton Tribune | File photo)