Standing in front of the business place, Mid-Way Auto Body Shop, are Leon Shafer (left) and John Shafer. The brothers opened the shop at 1144 Park Drive, Coryville, on January 1, 1975. (The Ironton Tribune | Bob Chaffins | File Photo)

Snowman building was the “in” thing to do in January of 1975. These youngsters proudly display their talents. From left to right: Becky Brammer, John Brammer, John Boyle, Mike Lutz and Mike Mahlmeister. The snowman was located at 1536 S. Fifth St., Ironton. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo)

The annual Girl Scout cookie sale was in progress in this 1975 photo. Leo Gray, truck driver, is shown unloading the cookies to Angie Conroy of Troop 525. Profits from the sale by troops in the Wilderness Road Girl Scout Council went to the development and maintenance of five camps which served 57 counties including Lawrence County. (The Ironton Tribune | Kenton Jordan | File Photo)

Eagles building, a city landmark, was seen before it was soon to disappear from the scene at Third and Railroad Streets in this 1977 photo. The building was sold to the City of Ironton for the Buckhorn Urban Renewal project and the lodge moved to 1305 South Third Street. The lodge was one of the oldest in this section of Ohio and at one time held the largest membership in the State of Ohio. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Bob Chaffins )

Tallest snowman reported in Ironton in this 1977 photo was this 18.5-footer at 1550 South Fourth Street built by Jim and Dan Herrell, Dan and Joyce Gool and Neil Kesterson. The builders started out using a 6-foot stepladder, then went to an 8-footer, and later used a 10-foot ladder to complete the giant, which was slightly taller than a 17-footer built at Moulton Field and a 15-footer built at the South Point community park. Shown with the tall fellow, from left, are Jim Herrell, Patty Holston, Dan Herrell, Lori Miller, Monica Edwards, Joyce Gool and Dan Gool. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo | Neil Kesterson)

Snow furniture, including a complete living room set, was created by youngsters on the Kenneth McCloud lawn on Solida Road in South Point and is shown in use in this 1977 photo. Mike (left) and Jeff Garland are seated on a sofa with a coffee table in front. Mike is sipping from an ice mug that usually rests on the table. At far right, Karla McCloud relaxes in an easy chair with a footstool in front. The furniture faces a snow sculpted TV set, not shown in the photo. Also helping with the unusual creation were Craig Davis, Joshua Adkins, Kenny and Keith McCloud and Johnny Childers. (The Ironton Tribune | File Photo)

Municipal Court Judge Louis F. Sheridan is shown at the judicial bench he served on for nine years. Judge Sheridan submitted his resignation in 1975 after a long career of public service. (Tribune File Photo)