Once upon a time in Ada: Can you believe this Ada HS football story from 1914!
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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Look at the big stories in Ada in 1914:
May 1914 - Ada’s first theatre, named “The Odeon” opened in a building erected by Jacob Clum. Thomas and Bradley were the operators. The first show was “The Girl at the Curtain.”
July 17, 1914 - First Farmers & Merchants picnic held in Ream and Milnor Grove, later known as Community park, and later still War Memorial Park. Over 4,000 people were in attendance. Profit of $95.43, sale of privileges $7.00. The first picnic was sponsored by the Business Men’s club.
August 1914 - A red light was placed on the public square to enable telephone operators to signal the night police in case of emergency.
November 1914 - Ada High School forfeited a football game at Bowling Green, walking off the field in the third quarter when the score was 12-12, after questioning official decisions.
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Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Ada’s Jolliff advances to state track
- Bulldog softball edged in extra inning regional final
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- Ohio Sales Tax Holiday announced for August 1-14
- 142nd annual Ada High School Commencement mints 50 new alumni
- Six Lions scholarships awarded to Ada seniors
Friday, May 30, 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Roy V. Rogers worked for Allen East Schools
- Pope and Wagner are Ada Rotary scholarship recipients for 2025
- Sondra A. Combs was a hairdresser and homemaker
- Upcoming APL events, May 26-31
- Stay tuned for AHS graduation and Memorial Day coverage
- Pope and Wagner are Ada Rotary scholarship recipients for 2025