By Monty Siekerman
Tom Cassell was honored with a certificate for 70 years of continuous membership in Ada American Legion Post 185 during his 90th birthday party. Tom, a former village councilman, was feted at an open house at the Ada First United Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon.
Tom enlisted in the Navy in 1945. In 1950, he was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War.
Many well wishers were on hand for the man who is a 70-year member of the Boy Scouts, a life member of the VFW, a member of the Masonic Lodge for 46 years, a member of the Lions Club for 35 years, and a Methodist for 75 years.
He and his first wife, Ruth Kay, were married for 60 years and were the parents of three children. He worked for the gas company for over 40 years. He and his wife, Shirley, continue to live in Ada but spend the winter months in Haines, Fla.
