Photos and story by Monty Siekerman Anne Stratton, an antique appraiser for the past 56 years, tells Kyle Casper that the value of a hat that he brought for appraisal is probably worth $75 to $100.
The cap, from the 1940 World's Fair in New York City, belonged to his dad.
Mrs. Stratton gave free appraisals on items that local residents brought to the Ada Public Library on Wednesday evening.
She also talked about what's hot and what's not currently in the antique world.
Thanks to the Ada Food Pantry, several area residents enjoyed a Fourth of July meal, compliments of the pantry. On the Fourth, pantry volunteers distributed grocery packages to prepare a traditional Independence Day dinner to several clients.
For newcomers to the community, and to those who may not realize all the features of the food pantry, here’s an overview:
The food pantry is housed in the Ada Presbyterian Church. It provides a two to three day supply of food to local people in need. An average of 160 – 230 people, or 65 – 75 households, receive aid each month.
American Red Cross swim lessons started on July 6 at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool. Saundra Neeley instructs swimmers in this photo. The Ada Kiwanis Club administers to swim program for the Red Cross. Lessons go until July 17. (Ben Bowers photo)
Music on Main returns to downtown Ada Friday night, thanks to the Buy Ada First committee. And, the depot park is mosquito free!
The event is from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 10, at the Depot Park. Music will be provided by Common Thread (sponsored by Reichert's and Quest Federal Credit Union) from 6 to 8 p.m.
There will be a vendor show from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Depot building. Free ice cream provided by Dietsch Brothers (until supplies last). Supplies for the ice cream were donated by Sodexo.
The Ada Kiwanis Club will hold a chicken barbecue dinner during the event behind Liberty National Bank. Tickets are $8 each.
Ada celebrated July 4 with a free patriotic pops concert given by the Lima Symphony Orchestra on the ONU lawn. Here's a view of the concert taken by the ONU marketing department.
