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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1928

Page

6

Sokel's Elyria Opens New Furniture Store to Thousands

The Sokel Furniture Stores branch in Elyria opened at 382 West Broad Street with Abe Sokel stating the event a huge success. Four thousand visitors toured the three floor showroom of 16 000 square feet after extensive remodels praised by Sokel, with a week long get acquainted sale starting Thursday and continuing through the week.

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Abe Sokol Heads New Elyria Furniture Store

Abe Sokol, 552 Broad Street, named manager and director of the Sokol Furniture Stores Elyria branch as it opens. A former Akron High School football star and Eagle Furniture Co. veteran, he brings merchandise control expertise and oversees inventories and turnovers. The store features artificial lighting, elevator, new sidewalks, display windows, offices, and refinished interiors.

Abe Sokol Sokol Elyria Broad Street Sokol Furniture Stores Sec I. Sokol Akron High School Eagle Furniture Co Akron Lorain

Sokol Opens Elyria Store With Gratified Praise

Abe Sokol manager of the Elyria branch reports a grand opening as a success with crowds of visitors, praise from Elyrians, and plans to extend the get acquainted sale through Saturday. He highlights credit, trade in, volume buying, money back guarantees, delivery service, and expert sales staff at 582 Broad Street.

Abe Sokol Elyria Sokol Broad Street

Inside the Sokol store at 582 West Broad Street

A front view reveals a large showroom with upholstered suites in sight on both sides and a center aisle. The second floor houses rugs and dining room sets, while the third floor features china, breakfast nooks, and bedroom outfits. Basements display kitchen suites, stoves, and refrigerators. Mirrors lamps novelties abound.

Sokol West Broad Street

Window Displays At Sokol's Attract Attention In City

Readable window showcase at Sokol’s Elsra branch 382 West Broad Street features five imported Chinese rugs in a unique color style and a new Art Moderne suite. A distinctive display window highlights durable, charming furniture with clever lighting and a street clock that activates street lights at sunset.

Sokol Elsra West Broad Street Ate

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