Randolph, Atwater, & Rootstown Revisited
This quality local history and nostalgia book was sold out for many months, but a limited re-run quantity has been obtained. Stories and photos feature New Milford in the 1940s; teacher Constance Meacham; Civil War vet John Henry Grate; Maple Rest Dance Hall; St. Joseph Church; St. Peter of the Fields; the Jenior and Wise auto dealerships; old-time pitcher John Hrovatic; Dr. Silbiger; Randolph's 1922 seniors; Randolph's famed "Flying Saucer Chase," the Atwater mine disaster of 1872; Rootstown Congregational Church; Randolph Christian Church; and much, much more. Includes St. Joseph & New Milford. 52pp. 2-color. Index.

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Days of Yore: A Portage Panorama
If you like Portage Co. history & nostalgia, you'll love this 86pp, 2-color book. Photos and stories profile Civil War vet Willard Mahan; WWI vet Irvin Nichols; Stoneridge Mansion; Nelson Ledges; A.C. Williams history; Kent sandlotters who made the major leagues; Wolcott Lilac Gardens; Jolly Time softball; Pop's Truck Stop; the Town Pump; Morris' Busy Corner; Brady Lake (Amusement) Park; Ravenna movie theatres; Riddle Coach & Hearse Co.; dog authority Maxwell Riddle; Randolph's Edgar Chain & Maxine Belding; Vale Edge Dairy; the poet Hart Crane; Hiram High class of 1926; Aurora Fire Dept. history; the singer Peggy King; Aurora as a cheese capital; the Kent Opera House; McGraw & Eckler; Shalersville's "Scriptures House"; and much, much more. Looks at all towns and townships of the county. 84pp. 2-color. Index.

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When Hector Was a Pup
76pp, two-color highly illustrated local history/nostalgia book on Portage County, in the style of Days of Yore. Articles and photos on Al Hodge ("Capt. Video"), Portage connection to WWII war of deception in Europe, Atwater/Mt.Union basketballer Chick Campbell, Ravenna's Don Nottingham, early aviator George Kirkendall (Suffield), Wingfoot Lake blimp base, Clark Gable, Griggy family, Paulus family, Bechtle's newsboys, Kent Masonic Temple, Blinky Morgan, Riddle Coach & Hearse, historic 125 N. Pearl St. (Kent) home, New Milford kids of the fifties, Hiram historic homes, Coke bottle designed by Ravennan, Kent's "haunted house," glass mfg. in Portage, artists Hugo & Otto Bietz, early Diamond & Palmyra, John Campbell/Campbellsport, Capt. Sam Brady, Deerfield Methodism, early Streetsboro schools, Nelson frontiersman, the Hayes/Thomas house, The White Rooster, Gen. David McIntosh, Missimi's, Eleanor Garrett, Bohecker's Business College, Loudin Jubilee Singers, early stagecoach taverns, Tony Adamle, basketmaking in Wayland, Ferraras' Sparkle, and much more. Featured classes: Nelson 1925, Mogadore 1945 and 1937, Mantua Village 1928, 1925 Deerfield, 1925 Brimfield, Edinburg 1881, 1925 Freedom, 1928 Brady Lake, Rootstown 1960, Aurora 1928, & others.

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