Mayer Drug Store was located at 243 North Main Street in Mansfield, Ohio, from at least 1941 to 1961.
Located in Mansfield, Ohio, on the corner of Sixth and Main streets, Mayer Drug Store was described as an ethical drug store. Conditions inside the store were said to be good, with a sober, conscientious and steady staff.
They ran several advertisements in the Akron Beacon Journal from the years of at least 1944-1948, looking for both registered pharmacists and full-time clerks; they offered a good starting salary and advancement opportunities as selling points.
In the shopping sector, they offered plush animals and dolls from $2.49. Metal and plastic compacts are priced on a range of $1-$5. They also offered toys and games at a wide range of prices.
Resources
- “Gifts for Children” Akron Beacon Journal. December 19, 1944
- “Gifts for Children” Akron Beacon Journal. December 8, 1944
- “Female Help Wanted: Full Time Clerking” Akron Beacon Journal. December 18, 1947
- “Gifts for Women” Akron Beacon Journal. November 28, 1944
- “Page 47 Help Male” Akron Beacon Journal. June 18, 1948
Green Book Details
Mayer Drug Store appears in the Green Book from 1950 to 1955 as “Mayor.” It is erroneously listed at 242 N. Main St. in Mansfield under the category Drugstores.