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For 15 years, Terry Shaffer, author of Illegal Gambling Clubs of Ohio, has been collecting stories and memorabilia on Toledo’s history of mobsters, bookies and illegal gamblers. He’ll share his research in a lecture on notable local criminals, followed by lunch and live music by the Cakewalk’ Jass Band. 

10:30am-2:30pm Thursday, August 28, at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. $10 for lunch and jazz. Registration requested: 419-824-3707 or [email protected].

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

For 15 years, Terry Shaffer, author of Illegal Gambling Clubs of Ohio, has been collecting stories and memorabilia on Toledo’s history of mobsters, bookies and illegal gamblers. He’ll share his research in a lecture on notable local criminals, followed by lunch and live music by the Cakewalk’ Jass Band. 

10:30am-2:30pm Thursday, August 28, at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. $10 for lunch and jazz. Registration requested: 419-824-3707 or [email protected].

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