Norwalk Town Money Saver | August FOM

FAIR PUBLISHING HOUSE

Landmark Norwalk company celebrating 140th anniversary this year

In the midst of all the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners have hunkered down to wait it out, while some have been forced to close their doors—either temporarily or permanently.

Fair Publishing House President Charlie Doyle doesn’t intend to add his company’s name to that list. In fact, he’s taken steps to expand their capabilities and o er more product selection to his customers by purchasing a new commercial printer from Ricoh that has a h color station (beyond the typical cyan, magenta, yellow and black). With this addition, Fair can apply clear, white, neon pink, neon yellow, and invisible red toner to the multitude of items that are already being printed at the 140 year-old Norwalk company, now in its 100th year of ownership by the Doyle family.

Fair Publishing was founded in 1880 by Jay F. Laning, a local attorney and inventor who later became and Ohio state senator, state representative, and author of law books and school textbooks. It was initially started with his promotion of a “unique system” for recording entry and award data for fairs. Over the next 40 years, the business expanded with the purchase of the former Dauntless & Domestic Sewing Machine Works building, which housed lithographed posters and ribbon awards production lines, and installed printing services that included book publishing.

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e company was purchased at auction in 1920 by a father and son team of printers from Cleveland, James E. Doyle, Sr. and James E. Doyle, Jr. e duo weathered the downturns of the Great Depression and the World War II era when most American fairs suspended operations, maintaining employment for sta by providing wartime printing services and engaging in direct-mail advertising. e production of theater tickets also proved to be a useful venture during the slow season.

A er a devastating re in 1949 that destroyed much of the company’s manufacturing equipment, Fair Publishing moved to its current location in 1950. Kevin Doyle joined his father, James, Jr., in 1957, assuming full leadership of the company in 1969 when he acquired the award division of the Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery Company. His son, Charlie, began working in the factory in the summer of 1984, and took over as president of the company in 2009.

While the company’s name might lead one to believe that the majority of Fair’s business is tied to seasonal county and state fair needs for trophies, ribbons and tickets, Doyle said that at least 65% of their production has always been the printing of items as varied as political signs, window clings, posters, programs, magnets, stickers, booklets, menus, envelopes, letterhead—and yes, tickets.

“We’ve been in the printing business since the beginning,” he said. “If you look at the side of our building that faces Main Street, the rst word is ‘printing.’ We have three of the early presses that are still in operation; they’re 78, 83 and 85 years old and going strong. With the added capabilities of our newest printer, our in-house support from graphic designer Rebecca Stogner, and our ability to help customers with specialty and promotional items, we feel that we’re in a good position moving forward. Fair Publishing has adapted to weather the hard times at di erent points in its 140-year history, and we plan to do it again.”

SPAGHETTI by PEAN’S DINNER•DRIVE-THRU RAFFLE

Please join us in showing our love and support to the Don Beck family. Don was diagnosed with a Grade III Anaplastic Astrocytoma brain cancer last summer; sadly, he lost his battle this July, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a grieving community. Don was a 1984 graduate of Monroeville High School and was part of our 1984 state championship basketball team. He has been a dedicated member of our community, a great basketball coach, and a tremendous example of strong Christian leadership for our children. Now we’d like to show our appreciation for his life and his many contributions.

All proceeds are for the benefit of Don Beck’s family.

DON BECK FAMILY BENEFIT

Sunday, August 9, 2020 • 3-6pm

$10

$5 ADULTS KIDS

Under 12 #COACHBECKSTRONG

FOR ADVANCE TICKETS, CALL

DRIVE-THRU RAFFLE!

DINNER INCLUDES Pasta, Salad, Bread, & Dessert

Dinner will be served in a drive-thru fashion in front of Monroeville Elementary School. West Street will be oneway going south. Turn from Route 20 and enter one of the school parking lots where staff will collect payment for your meal(s) and then direct you to review raffle items, buy chances to win, and pick up your meal(s).

When you drive in to pick up your meal(s), you’ll see baskets of merchandise, gift cards galore, and other items we’re sure you’d like to have! Chances are 6 for $5, and one of those great prizes could be yours! We’ll call the winners after 6pm that evening to let them know what they’ve won.

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50/50 RAFFLES!

BOOZE WAGON RAFFLE!

VIRTUAL LIVE AUCTION

DON BECK FAMILY BENEFIT

Daily, Starting Monday, August 10 • 8am-8pm

#COACHBECKSTRONG

Each day, we will have at least 5-7 items available for bid. Winners for the day will be announced every evening. We have over 30 items ranging in value from $125 up to $500! You’ll be able to text your bid and you’ll then receive hourly updates as to the current bid status.

Visit the #CoachBecktrong Facebook page for all the details on this great event!

HAND CRAFTED!

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

Triple Cross • Flag • Basketball Statue • Bob Evans Gift Cards

Subway Gift Cards • Signs & Farmhouse Pie Plate

Norwalk Furniture Chair • Wood Carving by Matt Missey • 55” TV

Yeti Package • Snippers • Hamon’s Housekeeping Basket

Coach Purse Wristlet Basket • 1984 State Picture Plaque

State of Ohio Eagle1 Sign • Hand-crafted Pie Safe • Italian Basket

Two Convertible Picnic Tables with Benches • Moscow Mule Basket

Wine Basket • Lottery Tree • Miller Landscaping Gift Certificate

One-night Stay at Kalahari with 4 Water Park Passes

Ohio State Fire Ring • Arter Home Furnishing Gift Certificate

Monroeville Eagle Basket

PICNIC TABLE CONVERTS INTO TWO BENCHES!

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO BID ON THESE AND OTHER GREAT ITEMS!

HAND CRAFTED!

Weekly Line-up Dine-in Specials

Monday: $1.50 Tacos & $2.00 Margaritas

Tuesday: Rib night! Half Rack & 2 Sides, $12.99

Wednesday: Kids Eat FREE (one child per adult, with adult meal purchase); Steak Night: 10oz.

Angus Prime Sirloin, $12.99

Thursday: Wing Night! 69¢ (counts of 10)

Friday: Shrimp Dinner! 1/2 lb. Butterflied Shrimp with 2 Sides, $12.99; $4.00 Long Islands

Saturday & Sunday: $10 Domestic Buckets (16oz.)

Sunday: Rib Basket, $11.99; Fowl Ball Platter, $10.99