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Glittering decor evokes era
Holding A Christmas Bouquet...this statue joins in the spirit of the season at the Dodge House. Victorians were fond of statuary, and this little figure stands guard in the dining room. Christmas wreaths and greenery also help lend a festive air to…
Glittering decor evokes era
Taking A Look...at the elegant dining room table ready for Christmas visitors is Dodge House director Dawn Mosher. The large punch bowl that occupies the place of honor on the table is on loan from a local resident. Two gleaming silver candelabras…
Glittering decor evokes era
"A Flemish Fantasy"...is the name of a flower-decked tree that brings holiday spirit into the Dodge House front parlor. The tree is decorated with dainty nosegays and lacy ribbons, while gold-colored Christmas lights provide a warm glow. The tree…
SWI Guardsmen March In Snow
Members of Company B, 168th Infantry, a Southwest Iowa National Guard unit based in Glenwood and Council Bluffs, snowshoe their way along a frosty road at Camp Ripley, Minn. About 600 Iowa guardsmen are participating in winter maneuvers this week.
Guard Moves Out
Cloudy weekend in Kansas for this National Guard company which was recently transported to Camp Riley for a drill training on equipment not available around Council Bluffs. Two companies boarded helicopters at the municipal airport April 8 for the…
Funds Sought For New Armory
Iowa National Guard officials will ask Congress for money to build a $2.53 million armory and vehicle maintenance shop to replace the Dodge Light Guard Armory at Fifth Avenue and Pearl Street in Council Bluffs. Planning has been in the works for the…
Commander Pushes SWI Recruiting Effort
Douglas W. Denham
A Magnificent Land For 'The People' - 110,000 Navajos - Largest Indian Tribe
(top) Scene In Monument Valley . . . looking across Ford's Point, Navajo country. - AP Photo
(middle) The Traditional Hogan . . . one round room of logs and mud with a smoke hole in the roof, still is home for most of the Navajos. - AP…
(middle) The Traditional Hogan . . . one round room of logs and mud with a smoke hole in the roof, still is home for most of the Navajos. - AP…
Son Follows Dad's Steps, Named Top Young Man Of 1971
Outstanding Young Man . . . for 1971 is John P. Nelson, 31, an insurance executive. Nelson was announced as the winner of the Jaycee award at a banquet Tuesday night at Holiday Inn.
Moving Out Of The Spotlight - John Nelson:
John Nelson . . . at his insurance office at the Midlands Mall. He plans to move out of community work and spend more time with his business.
Chamber Honors Nelson With President's Award
President's Award Winner . . . John P. Nelson, was honored for his contributions to Council Bluffs and the Chamber of Commerce.
C.B. Insurance Firm Shows Rapid Growth
John P. Nelson
Track Benefits Will Aid Charities
John Nelson: "I don't think (the track) in any way will be detrimental to the community."
Neola's '04 Fire Crew A Speedy One - Belt And Buckle Prove . . .
Members of the Neola volunteer fire department stand with their hose cart in the early 1900s.
Hose Running Champs Were Fleet Outsiders - Along With a Few Neola Firemen . . .
Fire Fighters . . . but not runners, as the well-fed look reveals, are these Neola citizens of the early 1900s. The group and their decorated cart have been incorrectly named in the past as the world champion running outfit.
Dedication Set
This memorial "to all the faithful buried in this cemetery" will be dedicated at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Neola on Memorial Day. The monument was erected by the Rev. James Hannon, S.J., native of Neola, now residing at Creighton University. Memorial…
Neola Has Had Its Eye-Opening Moment Of Fear - Improved Highway 64 Has Brought Changes
This Is The View . . . motorists get of Neola's Highway 64 route. "Stop" signs in the middle of the road were placed there for the protection of pedestrians, especially school children.
Neolans Plan Hoo Doo Events - Annual Festival Sept. 5-6
The New Sign . . . in front of Neola's Bicentennial log cabin downtown is displayed by Gene Carlson, Hoo Doo Day planning committee chairman. The wooden sign is Neola's Bicentennial symbol and depicts various historical moments. Both the symbol and…
Dodge House File 3
The Dodge House looking southeast, from 3rd Street
Dodge House File 3
Man sitting behind drill press