When was Ada FFA chartered?
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
1900 the mausoleum at Woodlawn Cemetery was built
March 1918 a service flag containing 389 stars was displayed at ONU
March 1923 Ohio Northern students chose the name “Polar Bears” for their athletic teams. Anthony Muto, campus correspondent, promoted the idea.
March 4, 1938 the Ada Future Farmers of America was chartered.
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- Local students on ONU's Spring 2026 Dean's List
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- NWS heat advisory for June 10
- Ada Gators open swim season at Bluffton
- Letter: Invitation to identify Day of Caring projects
- Randall L. “Randy” Clark worked for Cole Motor Sales
- AACC member mixer at Old Route 69 Brewery
- 5-acre refuge for pollinators and purple martins
- Local teen documents Ohio sightings of steam locomotive Big Boy
- United Women in Faith Ice Cream Social
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