Two significant Bluffton history books are available as reprints this summer from the Swiss Community Historical Society, according to Phil Kingsley, society president.
The books, "Historical Events of the Mennonite Settlement in Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio," by P.B. Amstutz (1925 - with maps added to this reprinting by Keith Sommer), and "Life in the Bluffton and Pandora, Ohio Community, 1877-1910: Excerpts from the Bluffton News," by Edgar Schumacher (1997), are the two books.
1954 - Roger Bannister ran a mile under 4 minutes, Rosa Parks was arrested. Sports Illustrated had it first issue. The Icon spotted this 1954 Ohio license plate at the Wheels Fest.
Has the Bluffton sesquicentennial struck your family history bone. If so, the Bluffton Public Library can help your quest for information.
The Bluffton Public Library has made a flyer available to persons interested in local history and genealogy material. The flyer lists all materials housed in the Shannon Room, which are non-circulating. Persons with questions should ask the library staff.
Over 2,000 views. That's the total number of clicks Icon viewers have made to view the 25 Bluffton Icon sesquicentennial videos. The videos continue to be available by clicking here.
Videos range from the sesquicentennial parade (we've not yet posted the entire parade, watch for it this week), Wheels' cruise, opening ceremonies, the outdoor band concert and several of the afternoon lectures.
FDR was elected president of the United States in 1932. He became the 32nd president. You are looking at the Ohio license plate for that year. The Icon spotted the plate at this year's Wheels Festival.
