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The happy councilman
Why is city councilman Bill Ballenger smiling? Maybe it's because he's just met someone who, like a city council member, needs a thick skin and works for peanuts. For the "big picture" on Ballenger's Omaha encounter Tuesday, turn to photo on page…
The Harmons Are Here
The population of Council Bluffs increased by nine this week with the arrival of M. Don Harmon, his wife Mary and their seven children. The family, posing at their new home at 269 Elmwood Drive, includes James, 15; Kris, 16; Mrs. Harmon holding…
The Headless Wrestler
The Headless Wrestler...is Alan Poore of Lewis Central as St. Albert's Jack Stageman forces him to stand into position.
The Historic Dodge House Dressed In Holiday Garb
Ready For A Stroll...with dolls of another era, and the lavish wicker buggy with taffeta sunshade, are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peters and their children, Denise 7, Brian, 9, and Stephanie, 5. Special guests at the tea will be Mr. and Mrs. Donald K. Ferris…
The Historic Dodge House Dressed in Holiday Garb - for Membership Tea
Ready For A Stroll . . . with dolls of another era, and the lavish wicker buggy with taffeta sunshade, are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peters and their children, Denise, 7, Brian, 9, and Stephanie, 5. Special guests at the tea will be Mr. and Mrs. Donald K.…
The Hoeghs:
Members of the family of Leo A. Hoegh, former governor of Iowa, pose with him at the White House after he was sworn in as director of the new Office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization. From left are Kristin, 14; Janis, 10; Hoegh; and Mrs. Hoegh. -…
The King Family
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
The Media Center
The Media Center...at Kirn provides students with a "wide-open" atmosphere that administrator's hope will invite students to come in. The back wall features the entrance to the original building and picture of the man for whom it was named.
The Merle Rutledge Family call county home 'Home'
The Pottawattmie County Home . . . has been called "home" by the Merle Rutledge family for 12 years. The Rutledges, managers of the home, care for the home's 36 patients and its 320-acre farm. Among their many duties as managers us to provide…
The monuments and memorials of Council Bluffs
The Black Angel
The monuments and memorials of Council Bluffs; One in a Series
Broadway Methodist
The New Look:
Flaming gas torches atop fancy iron work and fresh brick flowerbeds give the Lincoln Monument a new look. The renovated monument at Lafayette Avenue and Oakland Drive was dedicated Tuesday evening in a brief ceremony.
The Nonpareil Installs AP Photofax Machine
Wire Editor Jim Etter . . . checks the AP Photofax machine which will bring The Nonpareil wirephotos from throughout the U.S. and from most nations in the world.
The Ordinary Is Exceptional For Donna; Girl Born Without Arms
Writing Her Name...with her artificial arm is Donna Joe [sic] Rock of Oakland, who was born without arms. She prefers to write and do others tasks with her feet.,
The Ordinary Is Exceptional For Donna; Girl Born Without Arms
Giving The Beauty Treatment...to her little sister, Diana, requires nimble toes for Donna, who is a second-grader at the Oakland Elementary School.
The public library's new bookmobile . . .
The public library's new bookmobile . . .rolled into Council Bluffs Saturday and work began immediately to stock the shelves and give the $29,473 vehicle its "shake down" cruise. About to enter the new vehicle are Mildred Smock, librarian, and Mrs.…
The Pumpkin Tree
When pumpkins grow on apple trees, it's time to take a second look. Mike McDuffie, 11, son of Mr. aand Mrs. James McDuffie, 21 S. 9th St., admires his 15-pound pumpkin that is thriving in an apple tree--about 20 feet above the ground. Mike got the…
The Rites Of Spring?
It was Ground-Hog-Day Eve and the temperature was a balmy 51 in Council Bluffs. Atop a hill in Fairmount Park, four Creighton University students and their friends cavorted while on a picnic, becoming silhouettes against the setting sun. It was a…