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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1957
Page
15
Jack and Jill Shop, a specialty retailer for children's clothing and related goods, announces plans to relocate to a new local facility. The move aims to expand space for merchandise and improve shopper access in the community.
Fred Wise, owner of Jack and Jill, plans moving from 572 W Broad St to 305 Broad St in Elyria next spring after remodeling. Lakeside Realty will lease Knowles Quality Foods’ building to Wise long term. Knowles plans uncertain and GM vacation pay totaled 66 million for 1957 with 4,300 employees at Brown-Lipe-Chapin Elyria plant receiving average 185 dollars.
Randy Payne Lincoln Mercury dealer in Elyria announces expansions of the body shop and service departments at the new location 230 Broad St formerly Leo R Meyer Motor Co. The eight year lease covers the Meyer building after remodeling prior to Payne taking over last week. Paynes showroom was at 416 Middle Ave with a used car lot at 368 East Bridge St and Jack Meyer is general manager.
Elyria Upholstery Co. owner George Holobach discusses new Naugahyde texture that imitates cloth yet washes like synthetic leather. He cites oversized davenports, custom builds, and popular beige toast and green tones in Early American French Provincial and Contemporary styles.
Elyma firms have invested at least $11,000 in remodeling work over the past three months altering exterior appearances of business buildings. Records show estimated costs of $11,020 from June to August plus plumbing heating and electrical repairs. Notable commercial improvements include Whitney Grocery Ryan Appliance Stanley Keyes William Resar Beal and Julius Palicka with varied project amounts.
Barres' Garage Elyria advises car owners to treat rust along bottom fender edges and body soon. George Barres notes 1956 and 1957 models included in the rust care program with body and fender repairs, paint, and drain hole checks to prevent further corrosion. The shop offers straightening, bumper work, frame repairs, blast replacement, and insurance work recognition for quality service.
Edward Sage, head of Lorain s annual Labor Day program for St Marys Church, invites city labor union members to participate. A brief service is set for Washington Park at 7 45 a m followed by an 8 30 mass at the church.
Howard Burleson of Local 1104 United Steel Workers gains appointment to Lorain Welfare Council Golden Age Club committee by Earl Longwell. He will represent the moon and serve on the civic body in the city.
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