Looking Directly Downstream . . . from the present pilot channel in the Missouri River the viewer looks across the area where the river will be channeled to take directly under the Decatur Bridge in the distance.
This structure is the new First Lutheran Church at Missouri Valley, a $120,000 building specially designed for the congregation by Donald R. Hollis, architect of Kansas City. The church will seat approximately 300 and is complete with kitchen,…
Present Pastor . . . The Rev. Edward C. Fish is pictured with former pastors Paul Figge, Robert T. McDill, Charles Horejs, J.M. Logan, Howard B. Dukelow and A.J. Kearns.
(top) The Stage Depot . . . at the tiny Iowa Historical Museum on the fringe of Missouri Valley is a log cabin built around 1856. It contains a medley of pioneer relics. Pictured is caretaker George Cassidy.
"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…
About 40 Women And Children . . . modeled dresses, bathing suits and wedding gowns from 1871 to 1971 as part of centennial festivities. From left are Jane Lytten, Barbara Hoyt holding Jason Eckerman, Judy Colglazier, Lola Frazier, Janet Strain, Ruth…
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.
The cornerstone for the new seven-story low rent housing unit was laid Saturday in ceremonies conducted by the Masonic Lodge. Laying the cornerstone are Lorenzo Sewell, Master of Missouri Valley Lodge 232; Otto Christiansen of Missouri Valley;…
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,…
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…
Checking Supplies . . . are Rick Henry, center, and Paul Yeaman Jr., right, while an unidentified worker puts last-minute touches on the Opera House Bar. The 30s and 40s decor will include old prints and advertisements, plus potted plants. The…