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Middle Avenue Family Mourns Loss of Young Bill in Elyria
A red headed boy named Bill from the Middle Avenue community in Elyria drowned in the Black River near Cascade Park. The piece recalls lifelong ties to Middle Street, local shops, and the close bonds of the Betterway homes and The Search Shop where Bill and friends spent time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Avenue
Bill
Black River
Elyria
Cascade Park
Betterway
East River
Beacon
Lorain
Cleveland
Greyhound
Bert
Gert
Erb Radio
A&p
Landromat
Bud
Mr. Hero’s
All Werters
Rose
Rick