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Kathryn Dale 1921-2012

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 26, 2012

Kathryn Dale, 91, died at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the Delaware Court Health Center, Delaware, Ohio.

She was born on March 6, 1921 in Magoffin County, Ky., to the late Kash Holbrook and Grace (Jackson) Haney. On Sept. 15, 1937, she married Leonard Dale, and he died on Oct. 26, 2003.

Kathryn was a homemaker and had previously worked at Artcraft Manufacturing of Lima. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 121 of Lafayette; the Harrod Garden Club; the Harrod Civic Club; the Harrod Craft Club; and the Craftette club.

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West walk on North Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 26, 2012

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Here's an undated colorized post card showing the "west walk" on North Main Street Ada.

Notice several things in this photo: 
• Brick streets
• Outdoor planters on house on far right
• Lots of trees
• Person walking on the sidewalk

From the collection of Leland Crouse.

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Clifford Webb, Sr., was head custodian at Hardin Northern schools for 10 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 26, 2012

Clifford R. Webb, Sr., age 82, died Thursday, November 22, 2012, at 2:55 AM at his residence in Dola, Ohio.

He was born on March 17, 1930, in Auxier, Kentucky to Melvin and Fannie (Francis) Webb, who preceded him in death. On August 23, 1950, he married June L. Robinson, and she survives in Dola.

Clifford worked for Sheller Globe/Superior Coach Division for 30 years. He then was the head custodian at Hardin Northern Schools for 10 years. Clifford was a bluegrass musician playing the banjo and guitar. He and his wife wintered in Florida for 18 years after he retired.

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15th annual Ada Festival of Trees underway at Community Health Professionals of Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 26, 2012

CHECK OUT DETAILS FOR TUESDAY'S STYLE SHOW AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

The 15th annual Ada Festival of Trees is now open to the public at Community Health Professionals of Ada, 1200 S. Main St. The festival runs from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1, according to Deb Curlis.

Countless items will be available at a silent auction during the festival. In addition, other events take place daily.

Here's the schedule:

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Scott Gerber tells Ada Kiwanis members about his latest book

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 26, 2012

President Myrna McCurdy called the 8th meeting (November 20th) of the 2012–2013 Ada Kiwanis year to order at 12:00 noon at McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

Tom Kier announced that his favorite event, the annual Possum Drop in Brasstown, North Carolina has been cancelled for New Year’s Eve.

In business:
-The club heard an updated financial report from Treasurer Bryan Marshall.

-President McCurdy also announced that our meeting on December 11th 11 will be our Christmas Luncheon/Auction at the Community Health Professionals Building. Members were asked to bring items for the auction.

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In the parade

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department participated in the Nov. 24 Bluffton Blaze of Lights holiday parade.

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