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'Someplace else,' says librarian. Where will library be 10 years from now?
Taking time off . . . from her duties as Council Bluffs librarian is Mildred Smock, center, show here reading to Gunn School first graders Jenny Tanous and Maria Elena Stacy, a fourth grader at Bloomer School. --Nonpareil Photo
'Sport of Queens' coming for everyday Bluffs folks
...the local track located in what is now Playland Park operated from 1941-1946. patrons purchased "options"on the dogs to get around gambling laws. This photo was taken shortly before the operation was closed for good.
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'The Pink House' Is Now In Its 88th Year - Many-Gabled Structure At 803 Third Avenue
The Pink House . . . gained its name when an owner painted it a soft pink around 1900. Built in 1870, it is now owned by J.S. Day.
'The Pink House' Is Now In Its 88th Year - Many-Gabled Structure At 803 Third Avenue
From The Formal Parlor . . . at the front of the home, another parlor and the dining room at the rear are separated by archways.
'The Pink House' Is Now In Its 88th Year - Many-Gabled Structure At 803 Third Avenue
Tile From Italy . . . was used in the fireplace of the larger parlor. The soft brown colors of the tile reflected the warmth of the fire.
'Time For Pride' In Council Bluffs Schools
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. …
'Watchful Waiting' In S.W. Iowa Flood Areas; Missouri River Bottoms 'One Big Lake'
Desolate And Abandoned . . . farmsteads such as this dotted the flooded sections of Mills and Fremont counties as Missouri River waters spread over much of the bottomland in those two counties.
"Arrow" Wounds
Like an Indian fighter of old, John Gilmore, 46, 427 E. Washington Ave., lies wounded with two "arrows". The splinters of hardwood board--one of them two feet long--were driven through the back and palm of his left hand when they kicked out of a…
"Baby Boom" Resulting in Big Construction Program; Our Schools...
Walnut Grove Addition...is now complete on the outside. Interior work is expected to be finished in time for students to use class rooms during the second semester.
"Council Bluffs is Moving Forward Under the Council-Manager Plan, " says Mayor Juel.
Ex-Mayor Sparks turns over old Mayor-Council government to Eisner Juel, Mayor of Council Bluffs under the new Council-Manager Plan.
"New Look" On Broadway
"New Look" On Broadway--Modern new store fronts have improved the looks of Broadway firms. Continental Keller Co's new front was completed in November of Last year. It is one of the newest store fronts in the city.
"Now" Is Any Autumn Afternoon
"Now" Is Any Autumn Afternoon...looking east on Broadway toward the Fourth Street intersection citizens see the spot where parades have marched in tribute to local heroes for 55 years.
"Old Faithful" Flows On
City sewer employees have dubbed this flow of backwater from the Sixth avenue sewer manhole in Dodge park as "Old Faithful." The top of the manhole is below the river level, and is pouring thousands of gallons of water on the golf course. The pipe…
"Speedy No. 13"
"Speedy No. 13"///is the theme of this mural which covers a large area of the wall near the school auditorium. It is studied by Diane Weed, Dawn Runyon and Rick Lanegan. Sketches for proposed murals are presented by students for approval before new…
$114,000 Building Planned For Goodyear Tire Firm - At Seventh And Broadway
A new Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Service Store will be built at 700-715 W. Broadway on property belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coziahr. The 50 by 172 foot structure will cost $114,000 and is scheduled to be in use by June 1, 1968.
$150,000 Fire Destroys Raven Feed Plant Here; Simpson Not Sure About Rebuilding
Swinging Aerial ladder...into position--shortly after 5 a.m.--firemen prepare to pour water on the blazing roof of the Raven Feed Plant elevator. A few moments later Pipeman Early Hanson, atop the ladder, directed a stream of water onto the…
$200,000 Addition, Gym Planned At Holy Family
This New Addition . . . is being planned at Holy Family School. The four-room addition is at the left and a connecting gymnasium at the right.
$3.2 Million Creek Flood Control Plan Calls For Decision: Is It Worth The Cost? - It's Ready To Go - On Paper
Caked With Silt . . . less than two years after a $100,000 cleanup job, the Indian Creek conduit provides its own argument for flood control. This is the section north of Sixteenth Avenue.
$5.52 million election set Feb. 19, Council gives go-ahead for library bond issue
Displaying architectural drawings . . . of the proposed new library is Librarian Mildred Smock. Voters will decide Feb. 19 whether to issue $5.52 million in bonds for construction of the building. -Nonpareil photo.
$61,000 In Holdup Loot Returned To Bluffs Bank
Loading Over $61,000 In Bills . . . are deputy U.S. Marshals Jesse Lathrum and Mark Hayes of Des Moines, who transported the money to the First National Bank. The money was stolen in the June 30, 1971 holdup of the bank's westside office.