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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April 1939 the Ada Garden Club was organized.
April 1939 an ordinance was being enforced to remove perishable foods from being displayed on the sidewalks of grocery stores.
April 1939 the state board of athletic control voted to discontinue girls interscholastic basketball in Ohio schools.
June 1939 the Ohio-Kentucky Manufacturing Company obtained additional floor space for its growing business on the second floor of the former Young hotel.
June 1939 the Ada Dairy announced a new taste thrill for residents and the community “It’s the refreshing FROSTED MALTED” the drink you eat with a spoon.
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