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Newspaper
Hubbard News
Location
Hubbard, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1961
Page
1
The 1961 Homecoming starts July 19 and runs four days with nightly prizes. Hubbard merchants issue free tickets for every 50 cents spent, up to 50 per purchase, deposited at a stadium box. Prizes include several $25 gift certificates, final night adds a $100 certificate, and five bicycles awarded across nights and Saturday afternoon.
Holiday deadline moved to 12 noon July 3 for next week’s paper with Wednesday printing and Thursday delivery. Highway travel likely heavy. drivers urged to be cautious. Hubbard Homecoming starts July 19 with merchants’ give-away tickets from July 14, prizes totaling $400 in gift certificates plus five bicycles nightly, must be present to win.
A grease fire in Earl Stickelmeyer’s kitchen on Viola Avenue caused about $2,500 in damage last Saturday. Fire chief B A Wills said the blaze was confined to the kitchen with smoke damage throughout most of the house. stove and refrigerator also damaged. No one was present when it started and insurance covers the loss.
The Last Run item reports Sir Ian Walker-Okeover plans to dispose of a half century old fire engine on his Derbyshire estate. Earlier calls show regular fire crews arriving, extinguisher work done, and leaving before the ancient engine arrived.
Jone Strand and A A Dowell both 42 were married Tuesday night at the Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas. Dowell said the wedding came after Strand won 5.70, which delayed plans for a more traditional ceremony.
The Hubbard Homecoming Association holds an 8 p.m. meeting in city hall council chambers led by president Dr. Thomas Minahan. Plans for the 1961 Homecoming include a July 19 to July 22 event with a parade, rides, concessions, and four days of festivities inviting all residents.
Police Chief Bob Greer issued a warning that anyone selling or using fireworks over the July 4 holiday will be arrested. City and state laws prohibit sale, use or possession, with fines up to 50 dollars locally and 25 to 500 dollars state wide.
The Hubbard News announces a new deadline of 12 noon on Monday July 3 for all news and ads due to the Independence Day holiday. Regular printing remains Wednesday with delivery Thursday July 6. Correspondents should submit by noon Saturday July 1.
Hubbard seeks the three oldest residents city and township to ride in an Honor Car at the Homecoming Parade on July 19. Charles Ferrick, parade committee chair, requests nominations by calling KE 43409.
Police and fire crews rushed to a Center City office building after a caller reported a man on the roof preparing to jump. They found the elevator repairman at work and told investigators he had been peering over the ledge to take in the view.
William H. McKee files in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court seeking about 1700 in recoveries alleging illegal spending by Hubbard School Board and Superintendent. Suit cites state examiner Victor Martin reports covering June 1956 to July 195¢, including 1150 for college visits, 462 for bus driver pay, 75 for Kiwanis plaque, and 10.52 for plaque installation.
Hubbard Board member Steven Chuey releases a critical statement about a taxpayer suit against the Board and Superintendent. He cites deficits, unauthorized expenditures, bid irregularities, and improper travel pay. He claims unreliability in financial reports and urges taxpayer protection amid ongoing disputes.
The Hubbard Board rehired the entire coaching staff including Clyde Hall athletic director Dan Modak head football and golf Clayton West head basketball John Brideweser head track Nick Sostarick head baseball Ed Howley Stanley Katsaras and Anthony Carsone as assistant coaches. A cross country team was approved and a weight training program was discussed. New hires include Fred Dilullo as fifth grade teacher. Phyllis Pettit resignation noted. The board set a 180 day pupil year and 183 day teacher year and approved textbooks and supplies budgets. The district will obtain a driver training car and heart nurse services for 1961 62.
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