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How a society can escape poverty begins with having more, or better versions, of four things, a Bluffton University economist says.

Leading the list are more, and better, ideas, Dr. Jonathan Andreas, an assistant professor of economics at Bluffton, told a campus audience April 5. Outlining global poverty history at the university's annual Civic Engagement Forum, Andreas credited improved technology, "more than anything else," with helping alleviate poverty in the last 200 years.

Charles Niswander and Phillip Kingsley presented ideas for a proposed Bluffton Heritage Center to an over-flow audience of 75 persons at Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Click here for a form to provide an opportunity to indicate your interest in this project.

Historical talks

Cindi Chasse talks with Charles Niswander and behind them Gene Heitmeyer talks with Phillip Kingsley following Friday morning's chanber breakfast, which focused on a proposed Bluffton heritage center.

Belles & Beaux Scores bowled on: Apr. 3
Men's High Game

Shane Bugner 278
John Dailey 266
Shane Bugner 265
Steve Swisher 255

Women's High Game
Cathy Bugner 221
Chris Hermiller 211
Cathy Bugner 204
Adele Simon 201

Men's High Series
Shane Bugner 757
Steve Swisher 686
John Dailey 666
Rick Baker 654

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Here's a black and white photo taken by Bluffton professional photographer Leland Gerber of the Marshall-Bixel Appliances, during its grand opening.

We need some assistance from Icon views on the background of this business. Checking out the merchandise in the store, one sees ringer washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, electric ranges and sweepers.

We're placing this photo in the late 1950s. Viewer information is welcome.

Here's one you don't see everyday in downtown Bluffton. The Icon spotted this Big Sky - Montana plate on Main Street last week.

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