Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1934-02-08
all artificial adornments.

interest in religion and education,
ther appreciation of the qualities
which are essential in building up a
community as great in spirit as in
material prosperity.
"The first high school west of the
Allegheny mountains was started
here in 1881. The people have al
ways supported every progressive
educational program.
''Elyria is city of beautiful
homes. The high standard of our
schools, fine churches and nicely
laid out streets has made it an ex-
cellent place to live. Because of
the excellent home advantages.
many who work in Cleveland and
nearby cities live here.
I'VE have one of the best and
most up-to-date waterworks plants
in Ohio, most modern and up-to-
date sewer system and sewage dis
posal plant. People come here from
all parts of the United States and
Elyria has been most fortunate in
having citizens who have given
freely of their time and money to
help in the development of our city.
Largely through the generosity of
w. A. Ely and the Elyr'a high
school alumni we have one of the
finest and best equipped athletic
fields in Ohio, which helps to de-
velop manhood and womanhood. In
fact, everything has been and is be-
ing done to make Elyria a most de-
sirable place in which to live.
''The United States census bureau
lists Sc industrial establishments
which in normal times employ 81
$50 people Millions are paid an
nually in salaries and wages; prod
ucts of inestimable value are manu-
factured.
''The city is served by three
banks, a fine class of merchants,
clean hotels and restaurants and
efficient police and fire depart
while Elyria is situated in one
of the great industrial centers Of
this country, it's wealth is not mea-
sured by its magnificent bank build
ings, it's wide streets, it's fine IL
brary, it's successful factories, it's
pure water, it's beautiful parks, it's
excellent schools, all of which are
essential to a successful community,
but in the character, initiative,
honesty, industry and thrift of it's
people who seem to have inherited
the spirit of Heman Ely who gave
of what he had SO that
Elyria might be happy COM
of law-abiding citizens. By
their sincere devotion to duty and
their services to others, these cit
izens have made Elyria known not
only throughout Ohio, but through
out the entire country People with
high ideals make Elyria their home.
1t is city where one can, earning a
living, associate with good neigh
bors. A manufacturer can make in
his factories a product of such a
quality and standard that it will be
in demand at all times.
1.-THE city has passed through the
Our citizens have all gone through
the acid test The country now de-
mands the leadership of splendid
men. For over century Elyria
has produced leaders, and at this
time we will not be found wanting
or waiting.
"Elyria has grown in 1T years
from a few log cabins to city of
over $4,000. We are going ahead.
We are standing with both feet on
the ground, our heads up and with
eyes open looking into the future.
Men have always wanted homes,
they will continue to want them;
we have them Merchants have
wanted store rooms, they will want
them again. We have them. Man
have wanted factories.
them. Business men have always
help; they will want men
and women again to work; we have
them. People have always bought
they will continue to
buy; we have merchandise or can
make it in Elyria.
''At the present time we are
trimming our stately trees that
hey may be more beautiful, re-
aligning the curbs, fixing cutters,
pavements, completing
and connecting existing sewers.
building new ones in order that our
relief labor may be employed on
projects of lasting value to the
This depression is largely the
result of lack of demand for dur
able goods and future planning. We
have that in mind and are now
plans, which have al
ready been submitted, for the COM
Dletion of a 36-inch water main
from the lake to Elyria, which will
give us a 20-inch and a 36-inch wa
.er main from our waterw0rks plant
20 the city, insuring us at all times
IN abundant supply of water. This
will be a PWA project, which is
self-liquidating and which will fur
lish work for the unemployed and
will bring back into the consuming
lass, many of our worth while peo-
pie.
"We are working on plans for re-
pairing and undermining two of our
ire stations as a CWA project.
Plans have already been prepared
Ind submitted to build new Gen.
raj Fire Station which will be an