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Like a space rocket blasting off, the new spire starts its trip to the top of the tower on the Broadway Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon as more than 1,000 spectators watch the job. The new steeple extends 150 feet above the street. See page 3…

Meeting Room . . . where ceiling was ripped and shattered by the explosion which occurred within minutes after carpenters had cleared the room.

Labor Temple Roof . . . where explosion occurred Monday night is examined by Fire Chief Norman Elgan and Assistant Police Chief George Jorgensen.

In Hamburg Home . . . are Mrs. Charles Doiel and two of her seven children - Debby and Mary.

Blizzard of 1975

Mrs. William (Sharon) Ballenger (Layperson First Baptist Church)

studio portrait photo of Dexter C. Bloomer
On back of photo:
D.C. Bloomer
Husband of
Amelia Bloomer
copy 1854

Bloomer School will begin celebrating its 100th anniversary soon.

John O'Connor.,..takes a break after doing some final touches on the refurbished monument of Amelia and Dexter Bloomer. The tall refurbished monument and a newly bought marker will be dedicated tonight.

"We're Number One"...is the cry of the Bloomer School Safety Patrol which has been honored for being selected as the top patrol in the state. Standing by a sign recognizing their achievement are patrol members Marcia McAdams, Lori Solomon, Scott…

photo of Pioneer Storage Company Public Warehouse building. Also shows sign for Corn Belt Adhesives.
Wiring on back indicates Blue Star

photo of corner of Blue Star Produce Inc. building. at 4th Street and 11th Avenue. Also on building signs: Eggs, Poultry

nighttime photo of firefighters on ladders, with hoses, entering building's second story windows; smoke at top of photo

Photo of exterior of Blue Star Foods building, with Blue Star semi and a train

color photo of Blue Star Foods logo on the side of the building at 25 Main Place

distance view of Blue Star logo on side of the building at 25 Main Place (W. Broadway and W. Washington/South Main)

Blue Star Foods
1023 4th St.
See Also: Con Agra
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