Note: Paul Logsdon researched Ada’s reaction to the end of World War I, which occurred 100 years ago this week.
By Paul Logsdon. ONU archivist emeritus
At 4:30 a.m. the citizens of Ada were awakened by the continuous whistle of a freight train as it sped through the village. The blast began far to the west of Ada and continued thru town and on to the East.
Everyone knew that WWI had ended, and soon the town fire bell, the university’s bell and church bells throughout Ada were sounding.
Tori Wyss of Ada joins the ONU women’s basketball team again this year as a senior. The first home game at King-Horn will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, against Defiance.
Overview: Tori has started 27 contests and appeared in 72 career games, averaging 15.1 minutes per game ... Ranks fourth all-time at ONU with a .833 free throw percentage ... Has averaged 2.4 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game through three seasons ...She has career-highs of 14 points and nine rebounds.
Here's a suggestion to get into the Christmas spirit. Visit New Leaf Lawn and Garden Center and view its holiday decorations. You'll find great ideas for your own decorating. CLICK HERE for a video sampler of New Leaf's decorations.
For 32 years, the residents of Bluffton have held a celebration known as the Blaze of Lights, which includes a holiday parade, live entertainment, festive family activities, and the lighting of the Ream folk art display.
This year, the event is on Saturday, Nov. 24, when thousands of people will come to enjoy a warm, homestyle Christmas celebration.
"You know when the OSU football game is over," notes chamber CEO Paula Scott; "Suddenly, Main Street is swarmed with people exploring and finding their spots for the parade. It's a great place to meet family and friends.”
Jon Umpress assures Icon viewers that neither ice, snow, rain or school cancellation will affect the he Ada Kiwanis Club spaghetti dinner.
"The dinner will take place today (Thursday, Nov. 15) as planned," he told the Icon.
Serving is from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Ada High School cafeteria. Club members will serve all-you-can spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and drinks. Cannoli will be available for an added cost. One may eat-in or carry-out.
Advance sale tickets are $7 each, with children under 10 free. Tickets at the door will be $8. Advance sale tickets are available from Kiwanis Club members.
A two-hour ice delay turned into a school cancellation day today (Thursday, Nov. 15) for Ada and many area schools.
The two-hour delay was called at 5:44 a.m. The cancellation announcement was made at 7:41 a.m. At the time of this posting the temperature was 31 degrees with ice-covered roadways.
