

70 Bluffton school years ago
Here's the school board in 1953 Meet members of the Bluffton school board in 1953. From left. Rev. Vernon Opperman, vice-president;...
Sep 11, 2023
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Bluffton's changing rural scene
Farm auctions from 1939, 1946 and 1959 show how we've changed Here are three examples of farm auctions from the decades of the 1930s,...
Aug 30, 2023
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Taking a 1959 walk up Main Street
When most vehicles drink leaded gas - and gas mileage is not a consideration It’s Bluffton’s Main Street in 1959. Here’s what you see: •...
Aug 28, 2023
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It's Clarence Kooker's first class
BHS class of 1960 as fourth graders in 1951-52 Here is the Bluffton High School class of 1960 as fourth graders in Clarence Kooker's...
Aug 22, 2023
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Meet members of the BHS class of '68
During the 1957-58 school year in Mrs. Klay's second grade Jeannette Klay’s second grade – (BHS class of 1968), 1957-58 school year. Top...
Aug 22, 2023
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Bluffton’s masterpiece of Victorian architecture and higher education
A collection of John Murray photos of that building at the end of Church Street Don’t miss additional photos at the bottom of this story...
Aug 22, 2023
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Meet the BHS class of 1958
They are sixth graders in Theola Steiner's class Meet members of the Bluffton High School graduating class of 1958 when they were in the...
Aug 22, 2023
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1951 Bluffton twins and triplets
This Bluffton grade school story is believed to be from the Lim News. It is a photograph of each of the twins and triplets in the...
Aug 22, 2023
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72 school years ago - it can't be!
Meet members of the BHS class of 1962 in Meredith Stepleton's first grade It’s the 1950-51 school year in Bluffton. Meet members of the...
Aug 22, 2023
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Clarence Kooker's fifth graders
Members of the Bluffton HS class of 1965 Meet the Bluffton High School class of 1965 as fifth graders in the classroom of Clarence Kooker...
Aug 22, 2023
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In recognition of International Cat Day
A Bluffton cat story you will never forget – November 1956 mystery animal killed five coon dogs in rural Bluffton In recognition of...
Aug 8, 2023
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Bluffton's 1957 fascination with Sputnik
• Maynard Geiger recorded its "beeps" • Residents watch it pass over the nightime sky • H.W. Berky asks:"Is it worthwhile to sacrifice...
Aug 3, 2023
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What the bird saw in 1950 flying over Bluffton
CLICK HERE TO SEE AERIAL VIEWS OF BLUFFTON IN 1974 Here’s an aerial view of Bluffton taken in the early 1950s. Be careful, you may end up...
Jul 20, 2023
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It's Bluffton in 1950
But where did all those buildings go? If there's such a thing as a "golden oldie" this photo is as close as it gets. - More photos below...
Jul 11, 2023
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When coal powered the village
Can you identify this one-time Bluffton power plant? No way is this Bluffton. Actually it is. First, some hints. No one under 65 can...
Jul 8, 2023
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Diving in ... the Buckeye
Six photos from the 1950s that may make you want to cool off in the Buckeye Can you imagine swimming in the Buckeye? Lots of Bluffton...
Jul 6, 2023
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Can you find your house?
Not if it was built after 1950 It's when Bluffton was a three stoplight town. Can you find your house? If it was built after 1950 you are...
Jun 9, 2023
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For 5 decades Sam Stepleton worked Main Street Bluffton
Owner of several businesses from barbershop, movie house, restaurant and billiards hall When listing Main Street business owners, the...
May 1, 2023
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Was Mrs. Gratz your Kindergarten teacher?
Here's members of the BHS class of 1967 in 1954-55 Bluffton students in Mrs. Walter Gratz’s private Kindergarten in 1954-55. Front row...
Mar 20, 2023
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70 years ago spraying DDT
Answered the mosquito problem in Bluffton Note: If this doesn’t frighten you, nothing will. The Village of Bluffton (and probably many,...
Mar 6, 2023
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