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Miss Universe Beauty Pageant
A fitting reward for a summer's hard training was delegated to Airman Recruit Bud Strassberg of Los Angeles, California. Strassberg aided lovely Kay Nielson, "Miss Iowa," in the Miss Universe Pageant in Long Beach. Strassberg, who is attending the…
Miss Universe Hopeful
Arnold's Park, Iowa - June 29 - Miss Universe Hopeful - Kay Nielson of Council Bluffs, a former Miss Nebraska, is Iowa's candidate for Miss Universe honors. She won over 16 other hopefuls last night. In 1957 Kay, at the time a University of Nebraska…
Missing Plaque Returned
The Old And The New . . . is displayed by Myron Allerton, past president of the Historical Society of Pottawattamie County. The original DeSmet plaque was dedicated in 1934 but was lost during the 1940s. Suddenly last week, the old plaque reappeared…
Missionary to Speak Sunday
Rev. Russell Schirman
Mississippi 'Red-Necks'
These three sun-hardened faces belong to a trio of Mississippi men, members of a civilian crew attached to the Army engineers on special flood duty in Council Bluffs. The "red-necks" as they call themselves, are, left to right, Bill Tate of Natchez,…
Mississippi Is 'The Life' - Southwest Iowans Seem At Home With River . . . July 29, 1962
Ol' Swimming Hole . . . in Wild Cat Den State Park between Davenport and Muscatine is formed by a dam built in 1832. The building, Pine Creek Mill, went to work in 1850.
Missouri At 20-Year High - Long's Landing Flooded
Don't Plan On Having Any Picnics . . . at Long's Landing for the next few days. The rising Missouri River, which was expected to crest Thursday, caused the recreation area to flood Wednesday. Harold Borwick, director of the Pottawattamie County…
Missouri River
File #1: 5/23/88
Rock Dikes . . . are an important part of the Missouri River stabilization work. These above Councill Bluffs were seen on a river inspection trip between Blair and Nebraska City, Neb. Rock being used on these dikes was taken from the bottom of the…
Missouri Valley Gets Ready For Goose Calling Contest
Dusting Off . . . the Plaster of Paris model of a Canada goose for the revival of the World Championship Goose Calling Contest in Missouri Valley is Phil Perkins, contest chairman. Meanwhile Daryl Larson, finance chairman, cleans up a…
Mo. Valley Firms Damaged By Fire - Tenants Homeless
Missouri Valley Police Chief . . . Everett Gochenour surveys damage to the Round-Up Tavern in Missouri Valley where fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, heavily damaging three structures in the downtown area. Fire departments from Council Bluffs, Logan,…
Mo. Valley's Centennial Set
"All Right . . . who has the beard with the best bristles," say these Missouri Valley Centennial observers as they ready for the July 13-17 celebration. Gathered in front of Centennial Headquarters are from left, the Rev. Robert Henderson, Richard…
Mo. Valley's Parade Draws 7,000 People
Holding The Reins . . . of her family's 80-year-ol horse-drawn buggy is Mrs. Fletcher Reel of Missouri Valley, who drove the vehicle in the centennial parade.