Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> Heads Council January 21, 1936
Club Hostess April 5, 1936
Centennial Will Open At Sunrise Special Services - Dr. Walter Traub To Be Chief Speaker Early Sunday; Governor To Be Here; Will Officiate At Coronation Of Queen; Mrs. Houghton Speaks In The Afternoon circa 1936
Speaker, Chairman For Founders' Program February 14, 1937
To Review Book October 29, 1938
Southwest Iowa Women - Mrs. H.C. Houghton, Jr. November 30, 1938
Expect 250 At PBW Convention - Three-Day Session Will Open Friday May 17, 1946
Mrs. Houghton Welcomed Back As Speaker At Broadway Methodist Church Program March 18 March 10, 1947
Iowa Mother April 7, 1948
Atomic Strength Of Women Theme For Seventh District Federation Meet October 10, 1948
Iowan To Be No. 1 U.S. Clubwoman: Mrs. Hiram Houghton Also Ranks As A Top Homemaker June 19, 1949
Top Club Office To Mrs. Houghton - Nominated At Boston For GFWC Presidency May 30, 1950
Mrs. Houghton In Call For Nation Of World-Size Citizens May 31, 1950
Red Oak Honors Dorothy Houghton - 'Welcome Home' For President Of GFWC June 24, 1950
Nation's Capital Hails Dorothy Houghton November 22, 1950
Red Oak Friends Aid Mrs. Houghton's Work November 22, 1950
Mrs. Houghton Has 'Come Back To The Town I Love' - To Leave Again Soon May 25, 1952
High Greek Award To Mrs. Houghton March 13, 1953
Mutual Security Job For Mrs. Houghton March 24, 1953
Greek honor Red Oak Woman February 1, 1954
Mrs. Houghton Quits ICA Post August 16, 1955
Nansen Medal For Red Oak Resident August 3, 1956
British Fair Lady Is Visiting Middle West May 27, 1958
Mrs. Hiram Houghton Will Head Special Fund Drive - To Raise $100,000 September 6, 1963
To Be Granted Distinguished Service Award May 28, 1964
Former Regent Dies At 82 March 22, 1972
Obituary - Dorothy Houghton March 23, 1972
Mrs. Houghton Chosen For Hall August 28, 1978]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> ]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> October, 1952]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> 830 Franklin Ave.]]> Theater gets new seats. September 11, 1977
Lead players. September 11, 1977
Chaos at final dress rehearsal. September 18, 1977
Chanticleer Is Wrapped in Silver. September 18, 1977
Skilled acting in O'Neill tragedy. November 11, 1978
Musical sparkles at remodeled Chanticleer. September 24, 1977
Comedy classic opens Friday at Chanticleer. November 6, 1977
Large cast evokes laughs in revival at Chanticleer. November 12, 1977
He came; he stayed. November 1,4, 1977
Musical 'Robin' molded, shaped. December 11, 1977
Musical 'Round Robin' next Chanticleer effort. January 8, 1978
Original "Round Robin" a fine theatrical effort. January 14, 1978
Chanticleer Players. January 22, 1978
Scene from 'Good Doctor.' March 5, 1978
Cast needed for 'Equus;' 'Oklahoma' opens Friday. April 30, 1978
'Oklahoma!' opens Friday. April 30, 1978
Chanticleer's 'Oklahoma!' a good show for families. May 6, 1978
Chanticleer's 'West Side Story' takes four Actors Guild awards. June 25, 1978
Rehearsing 'Pajama Game.' August 27, 1978
Pajama Talk. September 3, 1978
Chanticleer practice. September 10, 1978
Great tunes in 'Pajama Game.' September 17, 1978
Chanticleer has plans for 2 shows. November 5, 1978.
Strong cast, weak set in Chanticleer's 'Bus Stop.' March 3, 1979
'She Love Me' receives Friday Chanticleer start. April 29. 1979
'She Loves Me' shines, and shines...May 4, 1979
Chanticleer shotting for 1,000. May 13, 1979
'Dawn of Life' pageant tonight at Chanticleer. June 13, 1980
'Equus' wins top drama citation. July 2, 1979
So you want to be an actor? July 2, 1979
Chanticleer's crash diet. July 8, 1979
Simpson carries weight in comic 'My Fat Friend.' July 13, 1979
Chanticleer may be reorganized. June 24, 1980
Board set for business. October 19, 1980
'California Suite' best offering in metro area. November 11, 1980
Relative hilarity in 'Charlie's Aunt.' March 6, 1981
Theater to begin membership drive. April 26, 1981
Chanticleer role earns prize. June 30, 1981
Two appointed to direct work at Chanticleer. July 1, 1987
Chanticleer's resources meet 'Sound of Music task. September 18, 1981
$5.5 million idea; How would Bluffs fare? January 31, 1982
Songs, laughs on Chanticleer agenda. February 2, 1982
Chanticleer's 'Mame' has Filbert flavor. September 5, 1982
Chanticleer Theater accomplishes goal. April 24, 1983
Chanticleer production 'Guys & Dolls' pays off. May 1, 1983
'Tea' time at Chanticleer; Play has lines in Japanese. September 11, 1983
'Teahouse' opens season at Chanticleer Theater. September 16, 1983
All-American play at Chanticleer. November 6, 1983
'Star-Spangled Girl' needs some touching up. November 11, 1983
'Pooh' is a hit with children. December 15, 1983
Chanticleer funds set. March 13, 1984
'Barnum' comes to life. August 26, 1984
'Barnum' for all ages. September 2, 1984
Chanticleer's 'Front Page' doesn't live up to its name. September 7, 1985
'Spirited' performances at Chanticleer. October 27, 1984
Ghostly treat at Chanticleer. October 21, 9184
Chanticleer, council get $. November 20, 1984
Chanticleer will take you to Wonderland. December 9, 1984
Chanticleer's 'Our Town:' The return of Filbert. March 10, 1985
Chanticleer's 'Our Town' like a reunion. March 10, 1985
'Our Town' simple--but strong--drama. March 16, 1985
'Company' opens at Chanticleer. April 28, 1985
Little-known 'Company' still dandy. May 3, 1985
'Front Page' director strives for '30s look. September 1, 1985
'Joseph' play wears lighter touch well. November 1, 1985
Chanticleer's 'Snow White' aimed toward youngsters. December 7, 1985
Chanticleer planning dinner theater night. February 16, 1986
Chanticleer play springs 'Deathtrap' on audience. February 21, 1987
Holmes waited long time to get her role. April 27, 1986
Songs, dancing key to "Sweet Charity" success. May 3, 1986
Chanticleer to turn a new page, offers Reader's Theater acting. June 4, 1986
Sometimes it's OK to not have your act(s) together. July 11, 1986
No revival or Sunday school in this program. August 2, 1986
'Two by Two' inspires in more ways than one. August 30. 1986
Chanticleer production hits mark. August 12, 1987
Special effects help to give life to Chanticleer's 'Frankenstein.' October 26, 1986
Chanticleer to feature three one-act plays. February 21, 1987
'Dolly' cast may be young, but it won't be kiddie show. April 26, 1987
Young 'Dolly' cast gives good performance at Chanticleer. May 8, 1987
Chanticleer set for 35th year. May 17, 1987
Chanticleer hopes weather is Marr-velous. May 3, 1987
Chanticleer anniversary fete opens Friday night. September 6, 1987
Chanticleer's 'Agnes' a riveting experience. October 1, 1987'Paddington' bears holiday viewing. December 10, 1987
Aging couple provides upbeat portrayal in 'On Golden Pond.' January 19, 1988
'Philadelphia Story' set for Chanticleer this week. March 6, 1988
'Little Me' a delight. May 15, 1988
'Music Man' is a family affair. June 26, 1988
'Music Man' provides spark for C.B. July 4, festivities. July 1, 1988
Fine adult humor in Chanticleer play. August 26, 1988
Chanticleer show is ghoulish fun. October 14, 1988
Horrible Herdmans spice Chanticleer's Christmas pageant. December 2, 1988
Chanticleer play to benefit AIDS project. January 17, 1989
Chanticleer tackles tough play on AIDS. January 20, 1989
'Talley's Folly' offers laughs at Chanticleer. February 24, 1989
Lead actors shine in 'Rappaport.' April 21, 1989
Chanticleer's 'Grease' is upbeat nostalgia. June 2, 1989
'Mice & Men' offering superb at Chanticleer. January 28, 1990
Chanticleer's 'Rink' rolling along. September 30, 1990
Clever plot boosts 'murder rehearsal.' November 4, 1990
Musical hillbilly comedy on stage at Chanticleer. April 4, 1991
Theater members hope renovations lead to full house. July 13, 1994]]> Directed by Lowell Thomsen, the show involves a bachelor and his friends--five married friends who keep trying to end his bachelor life.
Mitch Fuller is in charge of the musical direction, with choreography done by Donnie Meyer Holmes. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, based on a book by George Furth.
Robert, played by Earl Bates III, makes his way through a series of encounters with his girl friends April, portrayed by Kathy Kantz; Kathy, played by Deanna Stenger; and Marta, portrayed by Eric Bottger.
Pictured in the front row, from left, are Stenger, Jenny Moss, Pam Meeves, Shelly McIntosh, Becky Morgan and Bottger; back row, from left, Barb Anderson, Josephy Miloni, Anne Wattles, R.H. Hedges, Anne Soderlund, Bates, Cindye McLary, Bill Getzschman, Susan Getzschman and Doug Bottger.
The show continues Saturday, May 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and May 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. at the theater, 830 Franklin Ave.
Reservations and information may be obtained by calling 323-9955.]]> Chieftain Included In $30 Million Sale Of Eppley Hotels May 22, 1956
Hotel Chieftain Sold By Sheraton - In 12-Unit Package To New York Firm August 8, 1956
Interest Shown In Restoration Of Original Gran Wood Murals - Artist Makes Inspection, Appraisal June 5, 1959
Committee Opens Fund Drive To Save Grant Wood Murals - Cost Between $900 and $3000 June 7, 1959
SUI Professor Would Restore Grant Wood Murals For $2,000 June 9, 1959
Save-Murals Plan Recalls Hotel Drive June 21, 1959
Murals Fund Nearing Goal - Margeurite Brown Named Treasurer June 24, 1959
Murals About To Be 'Saved' - Need Contributions To Finance Project August 9, 1959
SUI Artist, Aide Start Job Of Restoring Murals September 13, 1959
$2,207,843 Suit Filed Against Owners Of The Hotel Chieftain - In Mortgage Foreclosure Action February 11, 1961
Hotel Chieftain Will Operate As Usual Until It Can Be Sold - With Owner Ruled Bankrupt . . . August 6, 1961
Hotel Chieftain Plans Undecided - Will Be Taken Over By Sheraton Corp. October 31, 1961
Sheraton Officials Impressed With Hotel Chieftain Property - Future Plans Undecided, But November 3, 1961
Chieftain Deeded To Sheraton Corp. April 3, 1962
Hotel Chieftain Sold To Harry A. Wise Co. - $200,000 Remodeling Program Part Of Agreement . . . July 6, 1962
Chieftain Title To Wise And Co. August 4, 1962
Hotel Creditors To Get 40 Pct. - Fields Bankruptcy Report Is Approved December 22, 1962
Hotel Well Hits Water At 70 Feet March 17, 1963
Hotel Gives Up Liquor License - Meeting Set On Technical Violation May 9, 1964
Foreclosure Action Filed Against Hotel October 24, 1966
Sheriff's Sale Of Hotel To Be Held Dec. 29 November 23, 1966
First National Gets Judgement In Hotel Case November 23, 1966
Bank Buys Hotel For $213,220 December 29, 1966
Wises Redeem Hotel Chieftain From C. B. Bank March 31, 1967
Dense Smoke Fills Chieftain After Trash Fire April 13, 1969
Plan Conversion Of Chieftain Into Retirement Home May 9, 1969
Chieftain Will Stop Food Service May 16, 1969
Chamber To Sponsor Remodeling Of Hotel July 9, 1969
Longtime Hotel Guests Plan To Stay - Most 'Wait And See' June 22, 1969
Hotel's Conversion Funds Are Expected Within 30-45 Days August 29, 1969
Some Hurdles Remain In Hotel Chieftain Plan November 20, 1969
Seek Zone Change For Hotel Project November 24, 1969
Hotel Conversion Plan Deadline Set - Must Be To FHA By 29th December 22, 1969
Hotel Conversion Target Date Still Mid-February February 4, 1970
Hotel Conversion Plan Strikes Snag February 16, 1970
FHA Approves $69,035 More For Chieftain April 3, 1970
What Will Happen To Murals? April 19, 1970
Half Million Permit For Hotel Work April 29, 1970
Long Picket Halts Work On Hotel Housing Project June 2, 1970
Firm Files Articles Of Incorporation June 18, 1970
Latest Delay In Remodeling Of Hotel Is 'Hot' Water July 14, 1970
Funds Needed To Save Hotel Art July 17, 1970
Three Grant Wood Murals Are Saved By Neurosurgeon July 22, 1970
Art Survives Operation By Neurosurgeon July 7, 1970
Last Of Wood Paintings Taken Off Hotel Walls August 1, 1970
Corn Is Saved August 2, 1970
Hotel Chieftain Is Remodeled August 16, 1970
Hotel Work Takes Shape November 22, 1970
May Opening For Elderly Hotel Units January 3,, 1971
Big Boom February 11, 1971
Big Reach Into Sky March 13, 1971
Sign Comes Down June 16, 1971
Chieftain To Be Transformed Into Private Elks Club August 26, 1971
Grant Wood Art May Come Home September 14, 1972
City Okays Return Of Wood Mural September 20, 1972
New Gallery For Grant Wood Art At C.R. Center October 28, 1973
Nine Murals By Grant Wood Being Restored AT Iowa State July 7, 1974
Grant Wood Mural Staying In Omaha January 16, 1980]]>