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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

11

Isaly's in Elyria Reopens After Remodel Friday

Isaly's store at 529 West Broad Street in the Wooster Block reopens Friday after a complete remodel. The front features a large picture window and a decorative marquee, with a rock garden and flowers planted by owner A R Sterner and Mrs Sterner. Interior highlights include yellow walls, green booths, cream and terra cotta linoleum, and eight foot fluorescent lighting. The shop is fully insulated and air conditioned with twelve tons of cooling equipment for patron comfort.

Isaly’s Wooster West Broad Street Elyria A. R. Sterner Sterner

Completely New Kitchen Built In Isaly's Store

Isaly's at 529 West Broad street unveils a newly built rear kitchen extending about 30 feet, enlarging space by ten feet, with washable walls, crevice-free stainless work tables, overhead pot rack, and a 180 degree water heater for sterilizing dishes. A walk-in cooler measures 7 by 14 feet with steel shelving, while A R Sterner states dishwashing requires no hand contact.

Elyria Isaly’s West Broad Street A. R. Sterner Sterner

Isaly's remodel Adds 43 Percent Seating Capacity

Isaly's at 529 West Broad Street announces a 43 percent rise in seating after remodeling. A. R. Sterner, owner, notes counter service upgrade, a 76 foot serving counter split into four with one attendant per section, and a wide stainless steel shelf for parcels and purses. The long counter includes a central glass–parted food dispensing area, two new booths, and a center water station to speed service. A new water pitcher from a Lawrence manufacturer promises no condensation, keeping drinks cold without moisture on counters or clothes.

Isaly West Broad Street A. R. Sterner Lawrence Mass Restaurateurs

Sterner Family Expands Isaly Franchise In Elyria

A. R. Sterner who bought the Isaly store and restaurant at 529 West Broad Street six years ago has a dairy science degree from Michigan State University and directed laboratories for Michigan Producers Dairy before moving to Elyria. His wife is a registered dietitian with Toledo hospital experience. The Sterners welcomed a daughter Jane Elizabeth on May 26. They are active in civic groups, serving as chamber and rotary leaders and participating in local business clubs.

A. R. Sterner Isaly West Broad Street Michigan State University Michigan Producers Dairy Adrian Sterner Elyria Women’s and Children’s Hospital Toledo Michigan State Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Jane Elizabeth Twa Chamber of Commerce Elyria Chamber Elyria Rotary Club The Elyria Farmers and Business Men’s Club Elyria Chamber of Commerce

Isaly's Wooster reopens with Gilbert Smith as assistant manager

Elyrians return to Isaly's Wooster with familiar staff and added help. Gilbert Smith, Elyria native and Army Medical Corps veteran, leads as assistant manager after three years with the store. The deli counters will be staffed by Patrick Van Oss John Van Oss and George Willis, with a team of food handlers and cooks ensuring service and facilities expansion.

Isaly Wooster Elyrians Gilbert Smith Smith Lorain County Elyria High School Army Medical Corps Macbell Law Elyria Charles Hahn Elizabeth Roig Martha, Hanks Helen Burns Elma Rumley Mary Manns Kathleen Bunton Janet Clement Mary Ann Zgoda Martie Schroeder Lila Machovina Jean Clement Virginia Conrad Marilyn Foor Lucile Duslear Juanita Wisniski Jean Reisinger

Isaly Family Began Cheese Legacy From 1833 Origins

A history on file traces the Isaly dairy lineage from Christian and Verena Isaly who arrived from Canton Bern, Switzerland in August 1833, settling in Switzer township, Monroe county. Their grandson William started as a cheese maker, later founding a string of plants from Mansfield to Pittsburgh and Columbus, with the first store in Elyria in 1915 and Wooster in 1935, emphasizing direct-to-consumer freshness.

Christian Verona Isaly Canton Berne Switzerland Switzer Township Monroe County Ohio Switzerland of America Italy Verena William Jenni Mansfield Marion Youngstown Pittsburgh Akron Canton Columbus Elyria Woosteria Isaly's Sydney Australia

Isaly's Wooster store expands delicatessen features

Speedy Service department highlights include a self service dairy display with cheese milk butter eggs and an ice cream compartment. A special cash register aids quick checkout while an on duty clerk speeds payment. Delicatessen offerings include sliced meats salads baked beans cottage cheese and 32 cheeses in formica cases. Refrigeration capacity increased and new Wilson canned meats added. Elyria ice cream cabinets total four Frigidaire units with individual temperature control to ensure proper cold.

Delicatessen Isaly Wooster A. R. Sterner Wilson's Isaly's Isaly’s Elyria

Remodeling Job At Isaly's Wooster Block Store

At least 15 firms participated in remodeling the Isaly's Wooster Block store at 529 West Broad street. General contractor Arthur Nemes led the project with Pitts Electric Oberlin wiring, Robert Finnergan plumbing, Myron Kolb sheet metal work, and O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper handling interior and exterior decorating. Linoleum and rubber wall coverings were installed.

Isaly Wooster West Broad Street Arthur Nemes Pitts Electric Oberlin Robert, Finnergan Myron Kolb O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Company

Isaly's Wooster store to emphasize sanitation upgrades

Isaly's Wooster store redesign centers on sanitation with all stainless steel cabinetry and fixtures for food dispensing and service. The rebuilt 7 T counter uses double units, two grills with French pumps, and modular components for easy cleaning. Refrigerated salad displays, dry racks, roll warmers, and a glass lined Amcorn coffee urn ensure freshness and safety, while three compartment sinks and ventilating grills meet public health standards and keep odors away.

A. R. Sterner Chean Cines Amcorn United States

Left Handed Designs and Local Vendors Highlighted

A fragmented notice lists local vendors and suppliers for a project: Lake Avenue Floor cheonette equipment, Lo- Covering company, Towel and Supply, Parsch Lumber, Granite Concrete Block, Link's bakery, Isaly's coffee, Weideman company, George Rubenson of Ohio, Ohio Edison, Ohio Fuel Gas, Gastian-Blessing, and Col-1. It notes left handed designs and special cups with a crest, plus soda provisions.

Lake Avenue Therain Towel and Supply Company Parsch Lumber Company Granite George Rubenson Ohio Coffee Edison Company Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio Edison Syra Gastian-Blessing Company Af Col-1 Umbus Iun

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Obie Sterners Mr. Sterner Mra. Sterner Mgr Central Ohio Supply CO E. Chestnu U.S Eee Link’s Bakery Weideman Company
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