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1. Amishville Entrance

   The sign at the entrance of Amishville, a buggy and the barn are shown. The description on the back of the postcard reads "Amishville, U.S.A. Between Berne and Geneva, Indiana; Amishville offers guided and informal tours as well as many outdoor recreational opportunities. Located near Amishville is Beautiful Rainbow Lake Golf Course and the Gene Stratton Porter Limberlost Memorial in Geneva."

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2. Berne Jaycees President Claren Neuenschwander

   From the Berne Jaycees Collection: Claren Neuenschwander was president of the organization in 1956-57.

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3. Berne Public Library - 28 Jan 2002

   Berne Public Library - This is a picture of the group that was involved in mapping out the old Mennonite cemetery which was located across from the Mennonite church in Berne, Adams Co., IN. The cemetery was located where the Munsterberg Clock Tower is now, and it was suspected that not all of the bodies had been moved when Highway 27 was first put through. This group surveyed the site and did research in order to find out the truth about it. I...

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4. Berne Public Library - circa 1992

   Berne Public Library - This is another shot similar to 2019.000.39. It's from a slightly different angle. You can see more clearly the windows on the right side of the photo and the people seated around the table near those windows.

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5. Berne Public Library - circa 1992

   Berne Public Library - This picture of the group was taken inbetween the stacks. It's looking west toward the windows along the back side of the building, which overlook the parking lot. You can see Claren Neuenschwander standing and talking to the group.

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6. Berne Public Library - circa 1992

   Berne Public Library - This is a picture of Claren Neuenschwander conducting a programme at the back of the library, near the Heritage Room. You can see the "box" of the Heritage Room with the stenciled Swiss design on the library wall above. The people are all unidentified, but I think the lady with the short, gray hair and turquoise turtleneck sitting with a red plaid coat behind her, is Ruth Gottschalk. Claren stands blocking the doorway in...

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7. Heritage Room - 28 Jan 2002

   Heritage Room - This is a photo of from left to right: Naomi Lehman, Cindy Herman, Claren neuenschwander and Karen Adams. They are in the Heritage Room in the basement of the Berne Public Library and are studying some papers on the library table. You can see file cabinets on the left side of the photo which are covered in pictures that have been donated. You can also see a small, round clock-like item, which is actually a hygrometer. This is...

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8. Heritage Room - 28 Jan 2002

   Heritage Room - This is another photo of the same group seen in 2019.000.96. From left to right are: Naomi Lehman, Cindy Herman, Claren Neuenschwander and Karen Adams.

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9. Jefferson High School Warriors

   Jefferson High School Warriors - This is a photo of the Jefferson High School Warriors basketball team in the early 1950s. They are posing for the camera in their uniforms, which consist of shiny shorts and tank tops with striped trim around the armholes and neck. They are all wearing hight topped, lace-up, canvas basketball shoes. They appear to have had this picture taken during a game. Behind them you can see a raised set of bleachers with...

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10. Red Cross Trunk - 1965

    Kneeling are Superintendant Claren J. Neuenschwander (C. J.) and Nina Jean Meth with the Red Cross. Standing are Susy Ziegler and Bill Hanks. These were identified on the back of the photo. Bill's wearing a light colored coat with a Red Cross patch on the shoulder and a tie.

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11. Swiss Village

    This shows Swiss Village in its original state before all the additions that have been made. The description on the back reads "Swiss Village, Inc. Berne, Indiana 46711; A retirement community which has incorporated the best thinking of our times in providing a meaningful program in a beautiful residential setting. Health care is also available in a Christian atmosphere in this non-profit facility."

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12. "This Life is Yours" Program - 08 May 1954

    "This Life is Yours" program was sponsored by the Berne Jaycees to honor an outstanding citizen of the Berne community. The program was patterned after the radio and television show, "This Is Your Life." Elmer W. Baumgartner, president of the First Bank of Berne and for years a business, civic and religious leader in Berne and the community, was named "Citizen of the Year, 1953" at the program on May 8, 1954. The Berne Jaycees sold tickets for...

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13. Wedding Portrait of Claren and Helen Neuenschwander - August 31, 1946

    This is a wedding portrait of Claren and Helen (Franks) Neuenschwander. They were married on August 31, 1946 and had four chidlren. Claren (1921 - 2006) son of Amos & Bertha (Winteregg) Neuenschwander. Helen Franks (1927 - 2012) daughter of George & Beatrice (Miller) Franks.

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