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Methodist Episcopal choir circa 1910

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 23, 2010 - 9:33am
Methodist Episcopal Church choir

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This photo is a real gem.

Here is the Bluffton Methodist Episcopal choir. Fortunately someone took the time to write the names of the members, so today, although most of the names are unfamiliar to us, we, at least know who they are. Beyond that there are several other things in the photo worth pointing out.

First the members: Standing from left, Oren (Soapy), Florence Bogart, (woman unidentified), Alice Lambert Lugibill and Effa Grindell.

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Ice storm of the century?

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 17, 2010 - 11:43am
Ice storm of the century?

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If there's such a thing as a "100-year flood," meaning a flood that only occurs every 100 years, then this photo must be the "100-year winter ice storm." Nothing is written on the back of the photo, but there are several things to point out to tell the story to viewers in 2010.

First, the photo was taken in Bluffton by an unknown photographer. The scene is South Main Street, looking south. The house on the left appears to be 321 S. Main, what is today The Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast, owned by Joan Bauman.

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Hilty school 1913-14

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2010 - 1:35pm

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Methodist Episcopal Sunday school picnic

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2009 - 6:41am
Methodist picnic circa 1891

METHODIST EPISCOPAL PICNIC

Although this photo is not clearly identified there are several obvious features that reveal interesting stories. The photo is from the collection of Richard Boehr.

The back side reads "M.E. Sunday School picnic held on College grounds." That translates to (Bluffton) Methodist Episcopal Church (now First United Methodist). The college was established in 1899. One theory is that the photo is actually older than 1899, however. More on that as additional research takes place to prove this theory.

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Photo: Early 1950s version of Handel's Messiah

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 15, 2009 - 7:16am
Messiah directed by Russell Lantz

This photo shows an early 1950s-era production of Handel's Messiah in Founders Hall. Russell Lantz is the director. It is from the collection of Richard Boehr.

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