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Over the years, Lerch's Donuts has not lost its popularity; and its traditional sugar, cinnamon and plain donuts remain favorites, while more recent offerings -- blue berry and pumpkin -- have gained seasonal appeal. | Over the years, Lerch's Donuts has not lost its popularity; and its traditional sugar, cinnamon and plain donuts remain favorites, while more recent offerings -- blue berry and pumpkin -- have gained seasonal appeal. | ||
+ | In 195, Snyder bought the business, which began in the Lerch family in 1932 when it was founded by John {{Surname|Lerch}}, Sr. His leadership was followed by that of John {{Surname|Lerch}}, Jr. who took it over in 1950. | ||
+ | "(John Lerch Jr.) actually bought the first trailer," Snyder said. | ||
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+ | Previously, the donut enterprise had been housed in everything from a tent to a converted school bus. | ||
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+ | In the 1950s, Lerch's donuts began serving its product out of the building next to the grandstand on the [[Wayne County Fairgrounds]]. | ||
<ref>Sweet Success for 70-plus Years: Popularity Keeps Growing. Linda {{Surname|Hall}}. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2016 June 16.</ref> | <ref>Sweet Success for 70-plus Years: Popularity Keeps Growing. Linda {{Surname|Hall}}. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2016 June 16.</ref> |
Revision as of 11:26, 30 October 2020
Current Contact Information | |
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Address | 138 E. Liberty St. |
City, State, Zip | Wooster, Ohio 44691 |
Phone |
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Last updated | 2020-07 |
Type | Doughnut Shops; Bakery Products; Bakery |
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Industry | Accommodation & Food Services; Manufacturing; Retail |
Fate | Active |
Founded | Wooster, Ohio (1932 ) |
Founder(s) | John W. Lerch, Sr., 1932- ; Mary Jane "Jennie" Meyer Baker and sister-in-law to John W. Lerch; John Lerch, Jr. (1995), Joe Snyder (1995), Gail Snyder (1995) |
Headquarters | original bakery? 138 E. Liberty St., Portage Square Plaza, Wooster, Ohio, Wayne County Fair, Wooster, Ohio, Ashland, Ohio, Ashland County Fair, Lowe's Plaza, United States |
Number of locations | 3 |
Area served | Wayne County, Ohio |
Key people | John Lerch, Jr. (1995); Joe Snyder (1995); Gail Snyder (1995) |
Products | Donuts |
Website | lerchsdonuts.com |
Locations
- 138 E. Liberty St., Wooster, Ohio 44691
City Directories
- 1933 - Wooster High School Annual - first year Lerch Pastry Shop business was advertised
- 1942 - Wooster High School annual - last year Lerch Pastry Shop business was advertised
- 1943 - Wooster City Directory
Comprehensive History
Lerch Pastry Shop
Lerch's Donuts
Slogans
Historical documents
Timeline
- 1932 - Business established according to John W. Lerch obituary
- 1933 - first year Lerch Pastry Shop appeared in Wooster High School Annual
- 1934 - began producing Lerch's Donuts at Wayne County Fair in Wooster, Ohio
- 1942 - last year appeared Lerch Pastry Shop in Wooster High School annual
- 1943 - last year appeared in Wooster City Directory as a baker
- 1956 - Trailer parked at Hawkins Market Portage Square Plaza during summer and fall month
- 2009 - Celebrated 77 years of making donuts
- 2009 - 75th anniversary at making donuts at the Wayne County Fair in Wooster, Ohio
Gallery
Business Letterheads
Business Photos
Newspaper articles
Newspaper full-text articles
Sweet Success for 70-pluis Years: Popularity Keeps Growing
WOOSTER-- It's a welcome sight in a number of locations, including its permanent one eight months out of the year at Portage Square Plaza, the site of the former Hawkins Market.
The arrangement with Earl Hawkins began with a simple handshake and is "still in force," said Lerch's owner Joe Snyder.
Over the years, Lerch's Donuts has not lost its popularity; and its traditional sugar, cinnamon and plain donuts remain favorites, while more recent offerings -- blue berry and pumpkin -- have gained seasonal appeal.
In 195, Snyder bought the business, which began in the Lerch family in 1932 when it was founded by John Lerch, Sr. His leadership was followed by that of John Lerch, Jr. who took it over in 1950.
"(John Lerch Jr.) actually bought the first trailer," Snyder said.
Previously, the donut enterprise had been housed in everything from a tent to a converted school bus.
In the 1950s, Lerch's donuts began serving its product out of the building next to the grandstand on the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
Newspaper ads
Newspaper citations with no attached images
- August 24, 1971: "Mix 1 Ton Sugar, 2 Tons Shortening" by Melody Lawrence, The Daily Record, p. 2.
References
- ↑ Sweet Success for 70-plus Years: Popularity Keeps Growing. Linda Hall. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 2016 June 16.
- ↑ Coshocton Tribune 3 Oct 1938, p. 8.
- ↑ Orrville Courier Crescent 12 Oct 1939, p. 3.
- ↑ The Evening Independent Massillon 3 Jan 1945, p. 10.
- ↑ the Chronicle Telegram Elyria 4 Jan 1945, p. 12.
- ↑ Sandusky Register Star News 3 Jul 1945, p. 9.
- ↑ Sandusky Register Star News 6 Jul 1945, p. 10.
- ↑ Coshocton Tribune. 26 Sep 1945, p. 6.
What Links Here
- File:6028211073 9bfa9124b1 z.jpg (← links)
- Unknown St., Wooster, Ohio (← links)
- John Lerch, Sr. (← links)
- John Lerch, Jr. (← links)
- Vendor (← links)
- Instructional videos, local history (← links)
- Wayne County Fair Timeline (← links)
- Newspaper ad:Page 14 of Wooster Daily Record,published in Wooster, Ohio on Friday, January 15th, 1937 (2) - April 11 2023 (← links)
- Newspaper ad:Page 14 of Wooster Daily Record,published in Wooster, Ohio on Friday, June 3rd, 1932 - April 11 2023 (← links)
- Newspaper ad:Page 14 of Wooster Daily Record,published in Wooster, Ohio on Friday, April 20th, 1934 (1) (1) - April 11 2023 (← links)
- Newspaper ad:Page 14 of Wooster Daily Record,published in Wooster, Ohio on Friday, May 20th, 1938 (1) (1) (1) - April 11 2023 (← links)
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