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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 6, 2017

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
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1904:

May 1904 Paving of Main Street began. Residents recalled “Swag Run” that crossed Main Street at the square (Buckeye Avenue) and “Lake Holder” owned by H.M. Holder back in the 40’s where the First National Bank stands. He finally filled the pool with ashes and saw dust.

December 1904 the foundation for the Rail Road tower to pneumatically operate protective gates at Main and Johnson was started. The tower was torn down in 1960.

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Future Homemakers from what year?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 30, 2017

Here's the the Ada High School Future Homemakers of America (FHA)  in a  previous Ada school yearbook. Sorry, last names only listed under the photo. We welcome viewers to add first names.

And, can anyone give us the correct school year of this photo?

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, October 30, 2017

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

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Where are you in this photo?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 23, 2017

Here's the Ada High School class of 1978 taken from the school yearbook.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, October 23, 2017

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

OCTOBER 1938:

Harley Messick bought the Sale 5c to $1.00 store from Marion Sale. The store was located at 113 North Main Street. Harley had been manager for Mr. Sale.

A permanent band stand of natural stone is under construction at the southwest corner of the Ada railroad park, a joint project of the council and civic organizations. It replaces an old wooden bandstand with a structure designed to enhance the appearance of the park.

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AHS NHS '77-78

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 16, 2017

Here's members of the Ada High School National Honor Society from the 1977-78 school year. Names are under the photo.

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