Thomas L. Spencer, age 80, died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his residence in Harrod, Ohio.
He was born on September 5, 1932 in Hardin County, Ohio to Myrel T. and Thelma Beartrice (Gossard) Spencer, and they preceded him in death.
Thomas was a farmer and he retired from the Ford Motor Company, Lima where he worked on the assembly line. He was a graduate of Roundhead High School in 1950. He was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club and of the UAW Local #1219 of Lima.
Several special events take place at the Ada Public Library in August, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.
The library will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the the release of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on two days. On Friday, Aug. 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. is a Harry Potter read-in and ice cream social.
"We're celebrating the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by encouraging folks of any age to stop in, plop down, and read a Harry Potter book. The library will have lots of copies available for checkout that day. Anyone still here at 5 p.m. is more than welcome to join," said Bennett
There's a lot going on in Ada this weekend. For starters, its the centennial edition of the Ada Farmers' and Merchants' picnic. Events start Friday evening and continue all day Saturday at the Ada park. The complete weekend schedule will be posted on the Icon tomorrow.
In World War II Ada had an active Civil Defense Council. Here is a photo of the group as they stood on Main Street.
From left, Bill Tietge, George Umphress, Louie Anspack, Harry Sousley, Harry Pratte, Clair Motter and Errett Motter. The man in the from is unidentified. This photo is from the collection of historic photos at the Ada Public Library.
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