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New Admiral From Bluffs
Rear Admiral Ronald E. Narmi, a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, is helped to that rank by his wife Faye (left), and his mother, Mrs. Mike Narmi Sr., 3500 Avenue D. Narmi received his new rank Tuesday at ceremonies at Strategic Air Command…
Admiral Narmi At ISU Event
Admiral Narmi
Navy Stars For Native Of Bluffs
Ronald E. Narmi
C.B. Native In Command
Capt. Ronald Narmi
Council Bluffs Native Is Promoted To Captain
Ronald E. Narmi
On Summer Training Cruise
Ronald E. Narmi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Narmi of 3500 Avenue D, is a gun trainer on a 40 mm gun mount aboard the destroyer USS Ingraham during the current midshipmen cruise to Europe. Narmi is a member of the naval ROTC unit at Iowa State College.…
Once Too Big, Harlan Hospital Facilities Now Overcrowded - 10 Per Cent Jump In Patient Load In 1961
Hospital Hallway . . . is used regularly at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan when rooms are full. Mrs. Emil Nelson's temperature and pulse are being taken by Yvonne Musich, Portsmouth.
Ramp Will Aid Bluffs Children
Trying Out Ramp . . . are Lawrence Dyke, 7, and Mrs. Noran Davis, at the backdoor of the boy's home. The carpenters are Ed Jackson and Don Olsen.
Fire Helmets For M.D.
Bruce Nelson, 9, displays firemen's helmet tags to be given to Muscular Dystrophy drive donors by local firemen Monday. Capt. O.K. Oamek, head of Firefighters Local 15, shows the real firemen's headgear. Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson, 3106…
Beresheim House is ready to open
An Original Fireplace...one of two located on the main floor of the house, is trimmed in decorated tile and oak frame, topped with beveled mirrors. The showcase at right will contain part of the Dora Talley glass collection shipped to Dodge House…
Beresheim House is ready to open
Restored Staircase...is one of the main features of the Beresheim House. The ornate stairway of white oak leads from the main floor to the third floor and is trimmed with delicate carvings and turnings. Looking over the railing are Mrs. G.A. Bartel,…
Beresheim House is ready to open
The spacious August Beresheim House at 621 Third St., will be opened as an orientation center for the Historic General Dodge House Sunday, just in time for the annual Christmas tea.
Part of the last-minute rush to prepare the 1899 home for…
Part of the last-minute rush to prepare the 1899 home for…
Dodge House Membership Drive Begins
Restored...to its rightful place in the hallway at the Dodge House, the brass candlier [sic] gleams with reflected light.
Dainty Antique Etagere Graces Dodge Front Hall
Unbelievable Beauty...is created by the contrast of the ebony black finish of the etagere in the front hall of the Historic General Dodge House and the mother-of-pearl embellishments. Mrs. Michael Terry, guide, "It is easily moveable on its tiny…
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right, the center fixture in the third floor ballroom is described as of excellent quality but poor design. The massive fixture is a combination gas-electric with stained glass center shade. This came from an old home in Lincoln, Neb.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right is one of the finest Victorian examples and is one of a pair hanging in the parlors. The crystal chandeliers date to about 1870 and were originally purchased by William A. Maurer of Omaha Crockery Co.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right in the Art Nouveau, or guest bedroom, is this combination fixture of the 1800s. The center portion of the fixture is colored art glass with gas shades pointing upward, electric branches down.