It’s a full page from the Saturday, May 5, 1956 edition of the Lorain Journal and it's chockful of recreational suggestions for fishermen, boaters, picnickers and swimmers. There’s also plenty of ads for the local businesses to help make it all happen.
Of interest is the announcement about the new Findley State Park (its name is misspelled in the article), which was to open to the public on May 15, 1956. Many people might not be aware that Findley Lake is man-made.
(Findley State Park has been a favorite topic on this blog, including a post about the construction of its dam and spillway, and one featuring photographs of the park in the fall of 2014.)
There’s also an article about two other new lakes – Monroe Lake and Belmont Lake – under construction by the state.
A travel suggestion by the Lorain Auto Club (accompanied by a map that is little more than a scribble) suggests a trip to Steubenville (hometown of Dean Martin).
The rest of the page is a lot of fun to look at, including ads for many businesses that I’ve mentioned on this blog over the years, including Airport Tavern, Jordan Boat Rental & Sales, Yeager’s Acres, the Pueblo, Vian’s, and the Holiday Inn Restaurant.
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