Job hunting in 19th century Elyria shows shift to specialized trades
A survey of 1830 to 1900 Elyria newspapers reveals how work evolved from general stores and broad ads to specialized roles. Blacksmiths and shoemakers gave way to dental surgeons and patent solicitors, while new industries emerged in paint, tinware, machine shops, and lumber. By 1900 stenographers and steel plants offered modern employment, reflecting city growth and German immigrant presence.
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Shirley Branyi
Trowel and
Hand All Arts
New York
Philadelphia
Elyria
Lorain
DAR Hear Paul Howe List Duties of Freedom
Paul Howe spoke at the Elyria DAR meeting at Monteith Hall on freedom duties. He urged citizens to vote, oppose apathy, and defend democracy while supporting patriotism through five actions such as flag flying and community service.
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DAR
Paul Howe
Elyria
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Monteith Hall
America
Powers Lantz engagement announced for Oct 12
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Ann Powers and George Lantz is announced. Powers, of 1145 North Murray Ridge Rd, works in Fisher Foods produce. Lantz, of 620 East Broad St, is in General Industries engineering. They will wed Oct 12 at St. Agnes Church with Rev. James Gallagher officiating.
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Ann Powers
George Lantz
Lantz
Allen L. Spence
Sugar Ridge Rd
Scouting Trail Reports Scouting Activities Begin
Scouting trail notes a fall start for Kipton Girls Scouts and Troops 28 77 and 38. Troop 28 plans October meetings and a Halloween dance at Grange Hall. Troop 38 discussed year projects. next week girls begin scrapbooks for second class rank. Taps closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ENN
White Oak
Dr. Kipton
Grange Hall
Allen School
McKinley School
Nexteek
Two O Clock Club hears J Clare George on memories of people
J Clare George editor emeritus of The Chronicle Telegram spoke at the Two O Clock Club fall meeting at the YWCA residence. He shared Elyria experiences and 38 years with the Chronicle Telegram. The group plans a United Fund donation and elected Mrs Sam Mihalis as vice president.
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Elmer Baun
Two O'Clock Club
YWCA
J. Clare George
Chronicle- Telegram
Elyria
Chronicle - Telegram
United Fund
Sam Mihalis
Holly Hall
Walter Botamer
High St
George Hedges
Howard Beal
Laura Downie Weds Frank Leon Jr in St Joseph Church
Laura Jean Downie and Frank Andrew Leon Jr were married at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church with Rev. William Rooney officiating. The bride is daughter of Hugh and Mrs Downie of Livingston Ave. groom’s parents are Frank A and Mrs Leon of Woodbine SE. About 300 attended a reception at St Anthony Hall. The couple will live at 396 Freeman Warren after a Niagara Falls trip.
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Lorain
Laura Jean Downie
Frank Andrew Leon Jr
St.Joseph Church
William Rooney
Hugh Downie
Livingston Ave
Frank A Leon
Woodbine S. E
McWilliam Easter
John Mec- Bennet
Robert Leon
Steve Paplos
John Venelli
St. Anthony Church Hall
Niagara Falls
St. Mary High School
Freeman,Warren
Miss Mary Ann Giar Weds Gary Staples In Spencer Church
Miss Mary Ann Giar and Gary Staples wed Sept 8 at 7 p.m. in First Baptist Church Spencer with Rev. Douglas Pome roy and Rev. Paul Wehman officiating. The couple, both from Spencer area, plan to reside in Buckeye Village Columbus after he completes medical school at Ohio State. The bride works as a case worker in Franklin County Welfare. the groom is a Baldwin Wallace College graduate and Ohio State Medical School student. The ceremony featured silk peau de soie gown, attendants in toast tafetta, and a reception in church parlors.
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Mary Ann Giar
Gary Staples
First Baptist Church
Spencer
Douglas Pomeroy
Pittsburgh
Paul Wehman
Rex Giar
West Main St
Robert Staples
Grant St
New London
Walter Gillman
Thomas Heine
Joe Giar
William Bower
Laurie Blackmore
Edmund Beane
Lake Matz
Niagara Falls
Capital University
Franklin County Welfare Department
Staples
Baldwin-Wallace College
Ohio State University Medical School
Nutty Nite Set For First Fall iWinettes Meeting
Town talk announces Nutty Nite at the YWCA Residence with a crazy hat contest and Come as You Are apparel. Elyria brief items list meetings for the Elyria Business and Professional Women's Club, Gardeny’s board, Lorain County Medical Assistants group, the Women’s Auxiliary to Lorain County OSPE, a fall harvest card party, and a Ruth Naomi Altar Guild constitutional revision. Include notes on local addresses and birthdays among Elyria society updates.
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Iwinettes
YWCA
Gerald ©. McDonougs
Joseph Mellen and Miller, Inc
Cleveland
Elyria Business and Professional Women's Club
First Congregational Church
Lorain County Society OF Medical Assistants
Peoples Bank
Rt. 58
Oberlin
Lorain County Medical Society
Lorain County
Ohio Society of Professional Engineers
A. Root Co
Medina
Lloyd Petty
Churchwomen Division F Hostess Plans for Year
Lake Avenue Congregational Church Division F met in the social room for the first fall gathering. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Walter Botamer. meditations aligned with the theme I am a Christian. Missionary chair Mrs. Irving Shepherd read Rim of East Asia. dessert was served by Mrs. Botamer and Mrs. Shepherd. Mrs. John Strohl received an orchid. Florence Sauer joined as a new member. Next meeting a birthday tureen Oct 9 at 6 pm with Helen Saville and Bea Vinson as hostesses.
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Earl J. Fauver
Philadelphia
First Congregational Church
George Lamberton
Milton Wilcox
National Defense
Jane Wilcox
Carlton Squire
Mary Gray
Thomas Bowen
Miner Eldred
Mark Fuller
Zella von Boxtel
Paul Wellsman
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
Walter Botamer
Irving Shepherd
Rim of East Asia
Botamer
Shepherd
John Strohl
Florence Sauer
Tureen
Helen Saville
Bea Vinson
Mayme Pallas
St. Paul
Clyde Clapp
Fuller Rd
Canton girl to wed Oberlin teacher Gerald L Streator
Miss Raylene Wilkie of Canton and Gerald L. Streator of Oberlin announce their engagement and impending marriage. Miss Wilkie, a Hoover Co. secretary and Lehman High School graduate, will wed Streator, a Nordonia High School teacher and Oberlin High and Ohio Northern University alumnus, at 7:30 p.m. October 6 at the Lutheran Church in Canton.
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Oberlin
Raymond T. Wilkie
Canton
Ralyne
Gerald L. Streator
Paul C. Streator
Locust St
Lehman High School
Wilkie
The
Hoover Co
Oberlin High
Ohio Northern University
Streator
Nordonia
Northfield
Lutheran Church
Slick trick for filing sheets vertically in a drawer
If sheets must be kept in a drawer, file them vertically. The right ones are easier to identify and pull out than when piled atop each other.
Miss Jones addresses YWCA club on reintroduction to Our Y
Dorothy Jones, YWCA board president, spoke at the Cosmopolitan Club meeting at Elyria Country Club. She recalled 49 years of YWCA progress, discussed residence services for 23 girls, Y-Teen program, and the budget with United Funds. The club’s 2,300 total members include 1,600 adults, 700 Y Teens, 125 pre Y-Teens. Guests and hostesses listed. next meeting planned for Oct. 11 at Ruth Fisher’s home.
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Dorothy Jones
Awca
Cosmopolitan Club
YWCA
Elyria Country Club
Miss Jones
Jon
United Funds
C. Russell Huston
Rex Bailey
St. Louis
F. A. Eaton
Sarasota
Fla
Catherine ‘Smith
Mildred Crowder
Gen‘nell Petro
Ruth Fisher
Ohio St
Elsie Rogers
Gladys Nielsen
Miss Yarsa to Wed Sept 29 at St Jude Church
Judith Mae Yarsa and Francis Paul Nedwick plan a September 29 wedding at 10 a.m. in St. Jude Church with an open church ceremony. Attendants include maid of honor Jo Ann Yarsa and bridesmaids Helen Yarsa and Sandra Swart, with Raymond Nedwick as best man and Ushers John Dzoba James Tulka.
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Judith Mae Yarsa
Francis Paul Nedwick
St. Jude Church
Miss Yarsa
Joseph Yarsa
Hanwood St
Nedwick
Raymond Nedwick
White Oak
Jo Ann Yarsa
Helen Yarsa
Sandra Swart
Deborah Yarsa
John Dzoba
James Tulka
Kevin Greene
Social Party at St Teresa on Harris Road
Social event listed for Sunday evening at St Teresa on Harris Road Shefield Lake open from 7 p.m. Regular party expected at 8 p.m.
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St. Teresa
Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake
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Wellington
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Middle Ave
lehman-Johnson
Powers
By Bunny Johns
David Neighbour
Laura
Downie
Frank Leon
Pegey Leon
Rosemary Downie
Majtron of Honor
Robert Levhart
Svat Studio
Mr. Staples
Kay Mansager
Linda Sarbach
Wayne Dennis
Janie Giar
Claudia Giar
Harry Claycomb
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Gardeny
St. Mary Altar and Rosary Society
St. Mary
Frank Kaminski
Ruth Naomi
SS Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
Milton P. Lear
Palm Place
Hunting Park
Calif
Lester Lear
Woodland Ave
Lear
California
West Ave
George T. Moody
Washington, D.C
Glenda Boyle
Elyria High School
Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing
Glenn Boyle
East Avenue
ST. Paul Circle
Cbs-Tv
CBS
NBC
Bob Cheaote
Mary's
North Ridge Road
East
Ywca Club
Wanda Warren
Bridal
Broad Street
Brandau’s
Brandaul’s
Brandau Jewelers
Oprige
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