New Sporting Equipment Arriving Daily At The Men's Shop Here
The Men's Shop shows a steady arrival of new sporting gear after Norm Stark’s Chicago show visit. Latex featherweight Totes waterproof boots roll into pockets, Wisconsin spinners, Shakespeare reels, Betts rods, weighted leaders, and close-tolerance reels join fishing, hunting, and golf gear. New Coleman kerosene lanterns, portable refrigerators, Browning two shot autos, pistols, archery, diving gear, and other items entice local sportsmen to explore the latest equipment.
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Norm Stark
Sporting Goods
Chicago
Stark
Wisconsin
Betts
Elman
Ann Hutt
Fisherman Magazine
Browning
Dull Colors Best for Birds Houses
Detroit based naturalist Walter P. Nickell of the Cranbrook Institute of Science says dull colored bird houses attract more birds than bright ones. He notes interior tones matter and warns loud colors may deter feathered tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Walter P. Nickell
Cranbrook Institute of Science
Nickell
Dugan's Donut Shop a Local and National Favorite
Leslie Donegan runs Dugan's Donut Shop at 7605 Cleveland St, Elyria, turning out hundreds of dozens daily and up to 1,000 dozens daily near Halloween. The shop emphasizes freshness, high quality ingredients, and consistent production starting at 3 a.m. The Donegan brothers expanded to North Miami last May, attracting Elyria customers who visit Florida location, then return with doughnuts or cakes.
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Hastiset Het Sae
Leslie Donegan
Dugan
Cleveland St
Donegan
Elyria
Paul
Florida
Miami
Orth East Sixth St
Sales Tax Increase Continues Week Totals Rising
State Treasurer Roger W Tracy reports weekly sales tax collections surpassing 3.1 million dollars for the week ending Feb 26, marking the seventh straight week of increases from the prior year. Automotive industry shows the largest gain with motor vehicle tax receipts up 268,805, while six classifications fell. Cumulative year to date collections reach 129,384,569, nearing the previous year’s total by about 821,221 for the same period.
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Otto
Roger W Tracy
Tracy
Chain Stores
January 1955 Ohio Retail Sales Rise Over 1954
Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research reports January 1955 retail sales seven percent higher than January 1954. Nineteen Ohio lines show gains with motor vehicle dealers up 29 percent, heating and plumbing equipment up 24 percent, jewelry stores up 16 percent, shoes up 15 percent, and men’s wear up 11 percent. Some sectors fall, including grocery stores without fresh meats, women’s wear, fuel stations, and restaurants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research
Iia
Cars Go Fast At '99-Cent' Sale
Spitzer Motor salesmen at the firm’s big lot on Cleveland Street held a three day “transportation specials” sale where cars sold for as little as 99 cents. Douglas Burgett bought a 1935 Plymouth for 90 cents and Elbert Burgett paid 4.99 for a 1937 Ford. About 15 to 20 people queued by 3 a.m. and 18 cars were sold within 30 minutes. On opening day 46 cars sold, 40 more Friday, with continued activity Saturday. Top seller was Darrell Riley. The sale, called a test of rapid moving inventory, may return in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Springer
Spitzer Motors
Cleveland St
Springer
Chronicle-Telegram
Spitzer
Cleveland
St. Still
Douglas Burgett
Elm St
Douglas
Elbert
Tom Stringer
Stringer
Yeas
Farmer Tries Tax Return With Risque Depiction
A Kansas farmer sent his income tax return with depreciation notes on farm equipment. A nude calendar image on the back reportedly distracted IRS agents, who questioned whether the farmer sought leniency or intended to critique the tax review.
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Wichita
Kar
Kansas
Internal Revenue Service
Wren
Birkline’s Spring Millinery Showcases Colorful Hats
Mrs. Birkline’s millinery shop at 350 Second St. unveils a 1955 spring collection by designer Al Nenberg including inexpensive yet varied hats for all ages. Pastel bags and costume jewelry accompany a range of color harmonies from avocado to pink, coral, wine, red, white and blue with flower decorations and miniature fruit accents.
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Birkline
Timming Bubbe
Lim
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Orm Stark
Center
Bob Dyke
Berry Footes
KVP
Eldred Paper Co
Masonic Temple Bldg
West Broad St
West Avenue
Bill
Park Avenue
Bill McClalland
U. S. Steel Homes Real Estate
THE
Meister CO. G. L
Lorain County Bank Bldg
Ditseu
Wallhide
Lorain Glass Co
Middle
Bob Schumar
YOUI
Schumar’s Body Shop
U.S
Lyndor Salts
Beth Fitch
Dr Pepper Bottling Co
Elhra
Dalles
Tex
W_T. Grant Co
Nemeth
Grant
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia
R. W. Ives
American Brake She Co
David Hyman
E. Hyman Co
Elsha
Institute of Scrap Tron and Steel Inc
Wilford Hatchery
Rall Road
Clinton — Briggs and Strattos
Pincor
Moto Wower
Laws
Boy — Elgin
Evesrude
Acme Appliance Service CO
Cleveland Street
Vance
Birkline’s
By Voit
Alka
Idootehn Cars
Darrell Riley
Wteahinloe
Gerald
Jerry) Cole
Hardware & Sporting Goods
Ryan Hardware
East Avenue
Geo. R. Allen & Sons General Insurance
Lorain County Bank Ridg
Elvria
East Ave
Bill Palms
Pure Oil Service
Royal Timewriters
Victor Adders
Baker's ‘Fure
Graystone
Oscar One & Associates
Mamomo Cutters
Gawelers
Breed Sr
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