Note: The Icon posted this photo three years ago, but it's worthy of a re-post. Dennis Morrison shared the photo with us.
Here's a photo worth 10,000 Bluffton words.
Santa Claus (portrayed by Al McCluer) in an early 1950s Bluffton Santa Claus visit approaches a farm wagon stage on the Prebsyterian Church lawn. He arrived by fire truck. Can anyone please identify the fire truck in the photo? The Ford on Main heading north is a 1951 model.
The ONU Healthwise Mobile Health Clinic is going on NOW until 11:30 a.m. right in front of the library! Today they are offering free flu shots (while supplies last) and free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours prior to your arrival to participate in the cholesterol or blood sugar screening). Participants may speak with Healthwise students and licensed medical staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors.
Wade J. Moser, 80,died Dec. 9, 2018, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Wade was born Feb. 26, 1938, in Bluffton to the late Raymond and Burnetta (Steiner) Moser. On June 9, 1961, he married Barbara Klingler Moser who survives.
Wade was a farmer and founder and operator of Moser Egg Farm with his wife. In 1956, after graduating from Bluffton High School and working for Culligan, he started the family egg farm with 500 laying hens. In 1962, he went full time with his egg farm. Wade was a member of Ebenezer Mennonite Church.
County Line Church of the Brethren are hosting a family-friendly Christmas Carnival on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event boasts lots of carnival games and prizes, including reindeer ring toss, fishing with candy canes, and build-a-snowman relay, plus a 9-hole mini golf course. There will also be a dessert buffet provided, and a chance to sing your favorite carols.
What would you expect to see on top of a Christmas tree in Marbeck Center? An angel, of course. Make that a beaver angel. It's like the Christmas carol that goes..."Angel beavers we have heard on high."
