New Abraham Lincoln High School...at Bennett and Bonham avenues. This facility was constructed in three phases and cost more than $2.5 million. It was opened in 1960 as Eastside Junior High School and was taken over by A.L. in the fall of 1967. …
Finishing Touches . . . are applied to a wall in the 300 block of West Broadway by Lee Merrill of Lincoln, Neb. Plastic flamingos, flowers and decorative blocks add to the improvement of the area.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens King's Food Host here Monday. At the event are John Kerry, manager; Douglas Peters, Chamber of Commerce president; Henry Kaufman, public relations manager; and Mayor Eldon Evans. The restaurant at 317 W.…
An Easy Look . . . for evening that keeps its wearer poised and polished is chosen by Rebecca King of Hancock, Miss America for 1974. The slim dress and matching jacket are easily packable and looks at home in any climate.
Talking About Her Ideas . . . on life is Rebecca Ann King of Hancock, this year's Miss Americal. She entered the contest for the scholarship money. Miss King plans to become a lawyer.
(top) Rebecca Ann King
(mid) Miss King . . . as she appeared Sept. 9 after winning the Miss America title in Atlantic City, N.J. - AP Wirephoto
(bot) This Sign . . . along Highway 59 in Hancock will let travelers know the tow is the home of Rebecca…
Iowa Native . . . Rebecca Ann King, Miss Colorado, walks down the runway after being named Miss America at Atlantic City, N.J. She is formerly from Hancock. - AP Wirephoto
Formulating Plans . . . to erect a 10-foot-tall sign commemorating Hancock's native daughter, Rebecca Ann King, Miss America 1974, are Everett Pittmann, owner of a local cafe who's donated the top of his building, and Mayor Russell Griggs.
This is a picture of the Wylie King family of Hancock shortly after daughter Rebecca Ann was crowned Miss Americal for 1974. They are brother David, sister Mary Grace Paulson, Mr. and Mrs. King, and Rebecca. - AP Wirephoto
Miss America For 1974 . . . Rebecca Ann King, who won her state title as Miss Colorado, poses with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie King of Hancock, Iowa; her sister, Mary Grace Paulson; and her brother David; after being crowned in Atlantic City,…