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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…

Tags: Bertrand steamship, De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Jim Frates, Missouri Valley

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.

Tags: Cass County IA, Hitchcock House, Lewis IA, SW Iowa Planning Council, Underground Railroad

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.

Tags: Cass County IA, Hitchcock House, Lewis IA, SW Iowa Planning Council, Underground Railroad

Hite Center

The Hite Center, Council Bluffs IA
August 1989

Tags: Craft center, Fred and Dee Hite, Hite Center, O.G. Craft Shop

Hite Center

Tags: Craft center, Fred and Dee Hite, Heritage Mural, Hite Center, O.G. Craft Shop

Hoden Heads District VFW - Name Bluffs Man At Anita Meet

B.R. Hoden

Tags: Ben Hoden, Lorraine Hoden, UPRR, VFW

Hoden Named To State VFW Post

Ben Hoden

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Hoden Named To State VFW Post

Hoden

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Hoden To Head VFW In Iowa - Wife Also Named To A State Office

Benjamin R. Hoden
Mrs. Hoden

Tags: Ben Hoden, Benjamin R. Hoden, Lorraine Hoden, UPRR, VFW

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…

Tags: Ben Hoden, Benjamin R. Hoden, City Council, Mayor Ben Hoden, Mayor of Council Bluffs, UPRR Foreman

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.

Tags: Ben Hoden, Benjamin R. Hoden, City Council, Mayor Ben Hoden, Mayor of Council Bluffs, UPRR Foreman

Hoden, Ben & Lorraine
UPRR Engine Foreman

Tags: Ben Hoden, Benjamin R. Hoden, City Council, Lorraine Hoden, Mayor Ben Hoden, Mayor of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Benjamin Hoden, National VFW Auxiliary, UPRR, UPRR Foreman, Veterans Advisory Council, VFW, VFW Auxiliary, VFW Commander

Hoden, Ben & Lorrainne
UPRR Engine Foreman

City Clerk Elmer Westphal . . . administers the oath of office to Ben Hoden, new city councilman.

Tags: Ben Hoden, City Council, UPRR Foreman

Hodtwalker, Earl and Family

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Hoegh Looks Forward To Coming Back To Iowa - While Grappling With CDA Operation . . .

Civil Defense Director Leo A. Hoegh . . . at his Washington desk.

Tags: Chariton IA, Federal Civil Defense Administrator, Iowa Governor, Leo A. Hoegh, Washington D.C.

Hoegh, Leo A.

Tags: Chariton IA, Federal Civil Defense Administrator, Iowa Attorney General, Iowa Governor, Leo A. Hoegh, Mrs. Leo A. Hoegh, Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization, Office of Defense Mobilization, Washington D.C.

Hoegh's Prepare To Leave

Mrs. Leo A. Hoegh, daughters Kristin, 13 and Janis, 8, and their dog Punch pose on the lawn for a farewell picture in front of the house they are leaving Thursday. Mrs. Hoegh is wife of the former Iowa governor and recently appointed Federal Civil…

Tags: Federal Civil Defense Administrator, Iowa Governor, Leo A. Hoegh, Mrs. Leo A. Hoegh