A roadblock was conducted at Ice Creek bridge, the proceeds to be used for the March of Dimes National Foundation’s many programs. Dawson-Bryant and Ironton High School students were in charge. Left to right in this 1963 photo are Janet Broce, head majorette at Dawson Bryant; Denny Madden, chairman (in car); Katie Curnutte, head majorette at Ironton High; and Dixie Murphy, drum majorette at Dawson-Bryant. Madden was giving these “roadblockers” important instructions as they discussed the money-raising project. (Tribune File Photos

In this 1963 photo are guests and members of the Child Welfare Club. Seated, left to right, Mrs. Don (Reoma) Hopkins, a guest; Mrs. W.B. Baker, a past president of the Child Welfare Club; Mrs. C. Gene Gunter, program chairman. Standing, A.G. Mayer, W.B. Baker and Mr. Gunter. The Child Welfare Club, organized in 1918, was one of the city’s most influential women’s clubs and still sponsors the annual “Eddy” Awards in the sixth grades of Ironton public and parochial schools.

Pictured are Mrs. Paul Kratzenburg (left) and Mrs. Dempsey McFann, chairman of the 11th annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball, sponsored by St. Joseph Boosters Club and to be held Feb. 23, 1963 in the Armory. The Lou Martin Orchestra was to be featured during the evening with the dance being held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds were to be used for athletic and youth programs of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

A visit to Industrial Arts department at Ironton Junior High found a group of boys ready to exhibit their samples of vocational shop work in this 1963 photo. Front row, left to right, are Ralph Banks, holding a gun rack; Terry Case, holding a wooden cat; Doug Philabaun, holding a book of instructions; Back row, left to right, Frank Gagai, Roger Crabtree and Danny Webb. The youths were anxious to show parents “how things run” in the shop where many items were made under guidance of industrial arts instruction Bob White.

The First Baptist Church Girl Scouts were preparing pamphlets and materials for workers in this 1963 photo for the Heart Fund appeal. Front row, left to right: Cathy Lewis, Beth Ann Lewis, Karen Russell, Brenda Weisenberger, Brenda Bradshaw, Susan Dupree. Row two: June Friend, Mary Ann Jones, Mary Jane Saunders, Paula Leach, Mary Beth Mason, Janie Richards, Linda Brammer, Willyne Haner. Third row: Mrs. Don Lewis, Sharon Rowe, Debbie Carey, Judene Howell, Susan Edge and Becky Robbins. (Tribune File Photo)