The year was 1955
The Icon spotted this blue and white plate at the Festival of Wheels. Here are some of the event that took place that year:
o Disneyland opens in California on July 17th
o 'In God We Trust' is added to all US paper currency
o The New Synthetic Material Polyurethane used in more and more everyday goods
o West Germany Joins NATO
o African American Rosa Parks is arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery Alabama
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Senior Center ready for annual garage sale, Feb. 27-Mar. 3
- Fredrick “Fred” W. Evans served in the U.S. Army
- Ashes to Go on March 5
- Ticket reminder for BHS boys basketball semi-final on Feb. 26
- ODNR urges caution during spring wildfire season
- Registration opens for Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition and classes
- Phillips named as new head of LACRPC and WORPO
- Blanchard Valley Hospital makes World’s Best Hospitals list
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Bluffton mayor asks residents to turn in KKK flyers, denounces hate message
- Public Hearing on proposed vacation of a portion of Vine St.
- Annette "Sue" Sprunger helped establish Bluffton Community Daycare
- Community Foundation awards $770K in grants
- Letter: S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club of Bluffton is disbanding