The Mogadore Historical Society

06/22/2026

So, we have a real mystery on our hands, one that may be too old to solve. But I put it out to you, dear Mogadore Historical Society Facebook readers, that you might be able to solve the discovery of the Ring….
Recently, one of Mogadore’s residents who lives on W. Sunrise Blvd. looked out in his backyard and saw something shiny glimmering in the sun. He went outside and looked down in the grass and found a woman’s class ring from Mogadore High School. As you can see from the picture, the woman who owned the ring graduated in 1926.
After the ring was given to the Historical Society to examine, some research was done regarding who may have been the owner of the class ring. Women who graduated from Mogadore High School in 1926 included Miriam Wise, Caroline Leath, Ellabelle Darrah, and Elizabeth Dever.
Exploring further into school records from 1921, upcoming freshman, sophomore, and junior female students who may have purchased a 1926 class ring could have been Helen Carper, Elizabeth Knowlton, Henrietta Skinner, and Olive Darrah, but they are not recorded as having graduated with the Class of ’26.
The Historical Society certainly values being given this artifact, which will be displayed at the house on 87 South Cleveland Avenue. But any leads our readers may have as to the owner of the Ring would be appreciated!

06/13/2026

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, The Mogadore Historical Society hosted a potluck luncheon for the Social Club, with the Mogadore Youth Historians serving as hosts. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to sit with Social Club members and discuss the history of Mogadore. We would like to thank Librarian Kristin Henry and Superintendent John Knapp for their continued work as hosts and organizers of these Social Club events.

Following the luncheon, the Historical Society opened the House and Depot for tours.

06/09/2026

Springtime in Ohio is magical as the dogwoods, azaleas, tulips, and other flowers bloom and add color to the landscape that was so bleak and brown during the winter. Gardening was and is a popular pastime here in Mogadore and has quite a history of members of the community who enjoyed making our landscapes and gardens more beautiful and colorful.

The Mogadore Garden Club was first established in 1931. Its purpose was “to cultivate the spirit of gardening in its fullest sense; together with an appreciation of civic beauty and betterment in and around Mogadore; to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; to share in the protection of birds and native plants; and to encourage civic plantings.”

​The club’s projects included providing Easter egg hunts and decorations, a Christmas tree and decorations, and annual plantings, and participating in the annual flower show of the Akron Garden Forum and the Tallmadge Garden Forum. Meetings were held at various venues in the area, including the library, the Tallmadge YWCA, the Garden Mart at Stan Hywet, and local high schools. The club was active at least through the 1970s.

​The Historical Society’s archives include a picture of some of the members of this club at a 4th of July pageant in 1933.

​There was an overlap of local gardening groups when another organization in Mogadore was created in 1960. This group was basically the next generation of women and called themselves the Dirt Daubers. The club’s purpose was “to promote the interests and knowledge of its members in flower arranging, home gardening, and landscaping.” The group later added “hand crafts” to be included in their purpose.

​Because the club took turns meeting at each other’s homes, it was limited to 20 members at a time. There were also five associate members who could ask to be admitted to the club once one of the original 20 members left the group. Although this very talented group continued to follow the purposes that were set in its by-laws, the members transitioned into a social group as well. Traditional flower arranging and home gardening took place, but the group added style shows as well. Betty Bauhart, one of the two remaining living members of the Dirt Daubers (the other being Dorothy Suman), said that one of their meetings was a style show at her home on Louise Street where JC Penney stylists came and decorated her backyard for the group to help showcase their styles.

​The group disbanded around 2020 as the members aged out or passed on. But planting, landscaping, and decorating village flower boxes and other areas of the Mogadore community were always an enjoyable part of being in the club, whose members lent their talent and aesthetic to the village.

​Some of the members of the Dirt Daubers Club are pictured below.

05/27/2026

Several parade images showcase the Memorial Day celebration. The historical society provided refreshments including water, flags, and cookies. Appreciation is expressed to the organizers of the event. It was a beautiful celebration.

04/27/2026

04/14/2026

The Mogadore Historical Society is holding its Soup and Sandwich luncheon on Wednesday, April 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Russ Pry Community Center.

Attached is a menu of available soups and other foods. Come join us for good food, good conversation, and good company.

We appreciate your support!

04/09/2026

Cordell Glaus

​Pavilion No. 6 at the Lions Park was named for Cordell Glaus, who was born in 1927. After serving in the U.S. Army, Cordell attended Kent State University and became a member of Epsilon Pi Tau, the first Industrial Arts professional fraternity in the state of Ohio. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a major in Industrial Arts, Cordell was the first of two persons in Ohio to receive the Ohio Architect License in 1953. Mr. Glaus served as president of the Mogadore Lions Club from 1965 to 1966.

After working with an engineering and architecture firm in Akron for eight years, Cordell and other colleagues formed the architectural and engineering firm of Glaus, Pyle, and DeHaven. Glaus’s firm was instrumental in designing the plans for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church on Route 532. Other buildings designed by his firm include the First Baptist Church of Akron, the Hoover corporate headquarters in North Canton, and several area high school buildings. Mr. Glaus was also president of the American Institute of Architects / Akron in 1971.

​Retiring from the firm after 26 years, Cordell formed a company with his sons Kent and Gary. Portage Hills Vineyards was the result of Cordell’s interest in viticulture and enology. The vineyard was open until 2002.

​Besides his interest in wine cultivation, Cordell enjoyed bicycling, music, and painting. He was very active in the United Methodist Church in Mogadore, where he was a member for 55 years. Besides his two sons Kent and Gary, Cordell and Lois, who he married in 1953, had a daughter Diane. After Lois passed away, Cordell married Henrietta and became stepfather to Bruce.

03/28/2026

We are so very proud of our Mogadore Youth Historians! When we call, they answer. Greenwood cemetery was in desperate need of a clean up after last month’s windstorm storm.