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Oakland Church Turns 100
Sharon Presbyterian Church . . . turns 100 this year. Standing in front of the church are Rev. Michael Harvey, left, Mrs. Donald Hering and Mrs. Claire Vance.
Of facelifts, brick and mortar; Buildings preserved in 1979
Refurbished By Richard Borman...a Council Bluffs farm equipment salesman, the Willow-Main building now houses offices for several businesses, including advertising and accounting firms.
Top Young Farmer Doesn't Feel He Is 'Outstanding'
Family Gathering...in the Williams kitchen includes the three boys, left to right, Ronnie, 6; Randall, 9, and Roger, 11, with their cat, "Toby Tyler." and their mother.
Top Young Farmer Doesn't Feel He Is Outstanding
Grinding Corn...is just one of the duties which keep Bob Williams, right, and his hired man, Orville Headlee, busy on the big Williams farm.
5 Nominated for OYF Award
[Note: photo in file is cropped from photo accompanying this article]
One Of These Five...will be named Outstanding Young Farmer in the council Bluffs area. They are Robert Williams, Stanley Wolkens, Gerald Siebels, E.J. Fischer, Robert Goos.
One Of These Five...will be named Outstanding Young Farmer in the council Bluffs area. They are Robert Williams, Stanley Wolkens, Gerald Siebels, E.J. Fischer, Robert Goos.
As City Starts Steaming, Dream Of Wooded Refuge
Stone Marker...is the only notice that this farm has been set aside for animals
As City Starts Steaming, Dream OF Wooded Refuge
No Signs Or Paths...pervert these woods near Council Bluffs on Highway 64. It's a 250-acre refuge for wildlife.
End Of A Mansion
When progress makes its move, everything in the way must go--just as this old Wilcox mansion on East Pierce Street was razed Tuesday. Other houses and huge trees in a two-block section also are being cleared for the relocation of HIghway 6.
Time Is Running Out For Wilcox Mansion; Symbol Of More Leisurely Era
Front Hall...of the Wilcox Mansion is inspected by Bob Wilcox and his father Glen. The chandelier is equipped with both gas electricity. Dining room is through door to right. The antique beauty of the home will disappear with the advance of…
Time Is Running Out For Wilcox Mansion; Symbol Of More Leisurely Era
The Wilcox Mansion...at 1132 E. Pierce St., as it appeared 30 years ago. This photograph, taken around 1936, was found among the Wilcox mementos.