Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.
Moser-Bixel Company
Owned by Ezra Moser and Gordon Bixel
The Moser-Bixel Company created floor mats for automobiles from 1925-1928 in Bluffton.
If you are looking for a copy of the Bluffton history photo book published this winter by the Bluffton Icon, you can find it at The Food Store, 103 S. Main St.
The book includes nearly Bluffton 170 photos taken between 1861 and 1911. Each photo has a detailed description.
Copies are also on sale at:
• Book ReViews
• Bluffton University bookstore
• Twisted Whisk Cafe
• Bluffton Senior Citizens Center
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Jan Romes, local contemporary romance author has a book signing this weekend.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, at Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, according to Dr. Christina Walton, store manager.
Romes's book "Charred Snake for Two" is the newest of the author's 23 books. Her book credits include:
• Wine and Sweat Pants Series -
Book 1, No Sweat Pants Allowed - Wine Club
Book 2, Sipping Sangria
Book 3, Merlot in Maine