New American Legion Memorial Home Opens on Ohio Street
The design, inspired by early American architecture, features red brick with white trim and a two story recessed porch with white pillars. The building sits 35 feet back on a 107 by 165 foot lot with a central entrance leading to a large foyer, lounging room, canteen, and trophy room. The 425 seat auditorium on the second floor includes a 14 by 14 foot stage and state of the art ventilation. a billiard room, locker room, coal and boiler rooms occupy the basement and rear sections. Architects RS Silsbee and 4 C Smith.
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Ohio Street
America
Jacement RS
Silsbee
4 C Smith
Seven Legion Posts In County Lorain Ohio Strongly Fortified
Lorain county hosts seven Legion posts across Lorain Amherst South Amherst Oberlin Avon and Wellington plus Elstia. Oberlin houses a robust post and drum and bugle corps. Wellington includes Colonel James C. MacDer nott of the 279th Infantry as a member. Post activity includes membership drives and cross affiliate links with nearby towns. Reindeer meat may become common due to Alaska industry support.
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Lorain County
Ohio
Lorain
Amherst
South Amherst
Oberlin
Avon
Wellington
Elstia
Weliimeton
James C. MacDernott
279Th Infantry
Von
Toain
Ambherst
Grafton
Ridgeville
la Grange
Ilyria Legion
Kipton
Brighton
Rochester
Huntington
Penfield
Alaska
Drum And Bugle Corps In Demand Call By Elyria Legion
Commander Charles A Persone of the Elyria American Legion Post No. 12 has issued a call for drum and bugle corps to join a public drive. The appeal seeks qualified groups to participate in community events and support veterans programs.
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Charles A Persone
The
Elyria American Legion Post No. 12
Drum and Bugle Corps Announces 169 New Members
The Drum and Bugle Corps reports 169 new members after a Legion banquet in Norwalk with about 130 attendees. The group has been invited to a Port Clinton banquet on February 4 as it continues to engage with local communities.
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Drum and Bugle Corps
Norwalk
Port Clinton
Elyria Drum and Bugle Corps To Attend National Legion Meet
The Elyria Drum and Bugle Corps plans to travel by special train to the National Legion convention in Boston October 2 to 5 and defend the National 40 and championship while aiming for top money in Legion contests. Rehearsals occur Mondays and Fridays for two to three hours with music written for the local corps.
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State Legion
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Legion
Boston
Flyrians
Elyria Damn and Bugle Corps
San Antonio
Texas
Louisville
Kentucky
San Francisco
California
Elyria
Muale
Memorial Home on Ohio Street Built by Elyria Firms
The American Legion Memorial Home on Ohio Street is an Elyria project with local contractors taking the lead. Henry Heidrich served as general contractor, Day's Hardware provided electrical work, Willam Elemes did painting, Frank Hartman plastered, Sibley and Sprague did roofing, Olmstead and Hoeffel handled sheet metal, Kleaby Tile and Fireplace Company did interior beauty work, Wally Ros installed fixtures, Phelps Floor Company contributed tile and flooring, West Side Lumber and Coal supplied lumber, and local brick was used in the construction.
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American Legion “Memorial
Ohio Street
Elyria
Elyviane
Henry Heidrich
Lewis Brown
Day
Willam Elemes
Elyrians
Frank Hartman
Sibley and Sprague
Olmstead and
Hoeffel
Kleaby
Wally Ros
Phelps Floor Company
West Side Lumber and Coal Company
Ohio home project sparks Legion ties and design notes
The article describes a new home project in Ohio featuring furnishings by Murbach Coal and Supply and hardware from Styria Hardware. It credits architect R. Silsbee and associate A. Smith, with the project organized on February 25, 1920 and now numbering 108 members. The group supported the American Legion Memorial Home campaign last spring and collaborates with the Legion post on activities. Mrs Arthur Lichwine is president, with officers including Mrs Lenk Vaber and Mrs Mary Ann Ferguson. The Vatican City flag with white and yellow colors and the crossed keys and triple tiara is noted.
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Murbach Coal and Supply Company
Styria Hardware Company
D. Y Robertson
Ohio
R. §. Silsbee
A. Smith
Ganized
Wuxingly
Ladies Auxiliary of Legion Active Post Highlights
An active adjunct of the Hlvrin post of the American Legion is the Ladies' Auxiliary, continuing its community service and support for veterans through organized activities and membership drives.
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Ladies” Auxiliary OF Legion Active
Hlvrin
The
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
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