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Morris Lawrence was involved in many Alger organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

Morris G. Lawrence, 76, died on Friday, June 10, 2016, at 9:03 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 30, 1939, in Kenton, Ohio, to Francis L. and Gertrude (Cornwell) Lawrence who preceded him in death. On Sept. 26, 1959, he married H. Jane Compton and she survives in Alger.

Morris retired from the Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay, where he worked from 1984-2001. He was a life time resident of Alger where he attended Alger High School. He was an avid Alger historian.  

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Friday in the summer means water day and pizza

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
More than 50 kids showed up for Water Day at Ada War Memorial Park on Friday.

Calvin Fisher carries out an armload of boxes that once held pizza and bread sticks.

ReStore sponsors a free meal for children from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday through Friday during the summer.

Fridays are the most popular. That's when pizza is served and Water Day activities are held, such as a water slide and water-filled balloons tossed about at friends or foes.

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June 14 is Flag Day and it appears that Ada is decked out in red, white and blue

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Clair Romick stands beside cutouts he made for a patriotic display at his home on the southwest corner of W. Lima Ave. and Klingler Rd. Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day. Romick served in the Navy during the Korean War.

For other photos of those who fly the flag daily, see the six photos at the end of the story. The photos were all taken a couple of days ago at homes on Christopher Circle.

Here's where to find those Christopher Circle flags:

• 912, 915, 920, 927, 932, 1014

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Cleo Williams operated Cleo's Beauty Shop for 35 years in Alger

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

Cleo Ellen Williams, 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2016, having been blessed with a long life and a large family.

She was born on April 13, 1921, in Dola, Ohio, the oldest of eight children to Emmitt and Floellen (Williams) DeLong who preceded her in death.

All but one of her siblings deceased before her: Marion DeLong and his wife, Marion; Jessie DeLong; Cassie DeLong Bicknell and husband, Arthur, Sr.; Esther DeLong Gilroy and husband, Robert; Hilda DeLong Reffitt and husband, Henry.

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No train in sight

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

False alarm:  On Monday morning, Ada's Main Street railroad crossing gates kept dropping across the street, even though no train was in sight. However, Ada police officers were on the scene to keep traffic moving. For another view, click here. (Ken Collins photo)

 

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False alarm

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 13, 2016

False alarm: Monday morning in Ada, railroad crossing gates kept dropping across Main Street, even though no train was in sight. However, Ada police officers were on the scene to keep traffic moving. (Ken Collins photos)

 

 

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