Once upon a time in Ada
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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September 1929 the name of Irwin Avenue extending to the new high school building was changed to Turner Avenue.
September 1929 “Easing up” was noted in rules concerning dancing at Ohio Northern University. Although no dances were allowed under school organization names, students were not prohibited from attending dances outside the school.
December 1929 the Pennsylvania railroad company announced plans to remove the tower at the Gilbert street crossing. John Atha purchased the building.
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