Citizens National Bank will hold a customer appreciation day on Friday, Sept. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 102 S. Main St.
Free pulled pork sandwiches, brats, chips, and cupcakes will be served. Attendees may also enter to win a grand prize tailgate package. CNB will also offer special rates on all new CDs opened in the Bluffton office Sept 12 -18. Call the office at 419-358-8040 for more details.
ANDREW KLAY FOUNDRY
1887 -1925 Owner — Andrew Klay
The Andrew Klay Foundry was located on the corner of Grove and Jackson streets during the years 1887 to 1925.
The owner of the foundry was Andrew Klay, a natural-born genius with an aptitude for mechanics. The business was started as a small repair shop, but increased in size when fKlay purchased some larger equipment from another repair shop operated by Courtad and Green.
Thursday, Aug. 20, marks the 25th year anniversary of the grand opening of First National Bank’s Bluffton branch. To celebrate the anniversary the Bluffton branch will host a weeklong celebration for customers and the community starting Monday, Aug.17th.
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. The Icon will publish one article at a time. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations mentioned. The manuscript was given to the Icon by the Ropp Triplett family.
$58,800 was raised by the Lima Building and Construction Trades and its contractor partners at the annual Husky golf outing held July 25. Last year’s golf outing raised a record $132,000.
“We are pleased that the Lima Building and Construction Trades Council and our signatory contractors are responsible for such a large percentage of the funds raised at the Husky golf outing.
