Once upon a time in Ada
By Leland Crouse
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Here’s an updated photo of Anna Fleming, Ada, as she closed the Bible as chaplain for the day at a meeting of the Blue Star Mothers, during the fall state conference.
Anna has belongs to the Blue Star Mothers since 1957 when a chapter was started in Ada.
Her son, Barclay, served in the army in Germany; son, Gerald, served in Alaska with the army, and her otherson, Edward, spent 20 years in the navy.
He step-son, Ron Fleming, was in the marine corp and son-in-law, Robert Cook, was in the navy.
Anna has served in the local chapter as president and treasurer and has served as president of the state organizations, among other positions.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, September 4, 2026
- Labor Day weekend pause for the Icons
- Ada chamber holds custom-made Harvest & Herb football raffle
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- Ada Library Flower Arrangement Class
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- Bulldog volleyball rallies past Lima Temple Christian
- Bulldog girls soccer shuts out Delphos Jefferson
- Meet Dailah and Kenley, Ada candidates for Hardin County Fair queen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- UWF hosts Chicken and Noodle Luncheon on Sept. 19
- Bulldog boys soccer loses to undefeated Miller City
- The Pulse opens Freed Center season on September 12-13
- ONU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, September 25-26
- Ada Council recap: Vendor documentation query and rail spur update
- Save the date: Sept. 19 is 40th Harvest & Herb Festival