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Historical Past Has Future
Little Wagon Wheels Chapel . . . contains small pulpit pews from a Linwood country church and the huge bell in front belonged to the old Loveland Methodist Church. In the background stands the post office building with a horse-head hitching post…
Historical Recognition Eyed For Bluffs 'Hog Ranch'
Fabled Log House . . . of Council Bluffs' "hog ranch" may be named a state historical monument soon if the present owner Earl Root gets his wish. The structure was used as a gambling house in the early 1900s and was later the site of an abortive…
Historical Society Begins Campaign To Pinpoint City's Oldest Buildings - Seeking Old Homes, Business Sites
Hunting History . . . David Hall and Robert Kennedy check notes on the Sylvester home with Mrs. John Crookham.
History, nature, recreation enough for everyone at DeSoto Refuge
Jim Frates . . . manager of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, demonstrates giant bellows removed from the hull of the steamship Bertrand. Frates said the bellows were used to created extra heat in the boilers of the vessel, which sank more than 100…
Hitchcock House Eyed For Restoration
Patching A Deteriorating Wall . . . will be a big step toward renovating the Hitchcock House. Discussing the project are, from left, Mayor Bill Worth, the Rev. Melvin Ammon and Michael Audino, director of the Southwest Iowa Planning Council.
Hitchcock House Eyed For Restoration
The Hitchcock House . . . sheltered escaped slaves who were making their way toward freedom on the Underground Railroad. The house at one time had a pivoting wall that led to a room where slaves hid from their pursuers.
Hite Center
The Hite Center, Council Bluffs IA
August 1989
August 1989
Hoden Named To State VFW Post
Ben Hoden
Hoden To Head VFW In Iowa - Wife Also Named To A State Office
Benjamin R. Hoden
Mrs. Hoden
Mrs. Hoden
Hoden Welcomes Challenge - Will Continue Projects
New Mayor And Family . . . gathered at the Hoden home prior to the City Council's organization meeting Saturday. From left are Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Ferry, Mrs. Hoden, David Edward, 901 N. 35th St., Cheryle holding a photo of Ben Jr., now in…
Hoden Welcomes Challenge - Will Continue Projects
A Railroad Man Since 1936 . . . Mayor Ben Hoden looks forward to this year as leader of the City Council. He plans to continue many of the projects started in 1970.
Hoden, Ben & Lorrainne
UPRR Engine Foreman
City Clerk Elmer Westphal . . . administers the oath of office to Ben Hoden, new city councilman.
Hoegh Looks Forward To Coming Back To Iowa - While Grappling With CDA Operation . . .
Civil Defense Director Leo A. Hoegh . . . at his Washington desk.