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Bicentennial
photography of the boat Sargent Floyd, on the river
Bicentennial Leader Names
Getting A Good View...of the Missouri River is Mrs. Dorothy Buckingham of Carson, newly-appointed vice president of the Riverfront Development Foundation, who will work with Pottawattamie, Mills and Harrison counties on Bicentennial projects.
Plugging Bicentennial
One of the fun things Council Bluffs might be doing for the Nation's Bicentennial is painting fire hydrants in the form of cute, Revolutionary-era figures. Story and photo on page 3.
Plugging Bicentennial
One of the fun things Council Bluffs might be doing for the Nation's Bicentennial is painting fire hydrants in the form of cute, Revolutionary-era figures. Story and photo on page 3
Bicentennial Engine Here
Servicing equipment on the Milwaukee Road's "America's Bicentennial" engine was one of Willard Johnson's jobs Friday. The locomotive stopped for service in Council Bluffs en route to another point on the Milwaukee system.
Bicentennial Gift
A Bicentennial quilt is unfolded by its maker, Mrs. Helen Worley of Omaha, and her grandson, James Worley. The colorful creation was presented to John Nolan of the Washington, D.C. office of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration…
Counties Joined By Celebration
A Six-County Flag...which will fly from the courthouses of all six counties in the Bicentennial alliance is displayed by John Nolan, Eugene Leahy of Omaha, Helen Worley who made the flag, and Council Bluffs Mayor Raymond Pogge.
Engine Donated For Bicentennial
Used as a working locomotive and a symbol of America's approaching 200th Birthday, this Illinois Central engine stopped in Council Bluffs Friday night and Saturday. Mrs. Cleo Hardymartin, 542 Franklin Ave., and her family were among those inspecting…
Liberty Bell Replica Rings
Mayor Raymond Pogge is dwarfed Wednesday afternoon by the 2,080 pound Liberty Bell replica being shown at Richman Gordman stores in the Metropolitan area. The bell is one of 53 cast in the France in 1950.
The bell will travel around Nebraska this…
The bell will travel around Nebraska this…
Fire Plugs Get Painting
Painting the fire plugs in the Hoover School area Wednesday are Lori Ferris, Greg Spence, Laura Plummer and about 50 of their summer school classmates.
Other groups will paint plugs in a Bicentennial theme along Broadway, Main and Pearl streets…
Other groups will paint plugs in a Bicentennial theme along Broadway, Main and Pearl streets…
Bicentennial Quilt Offered For Iowa
A Bi-Centennial quilt with an Iowa motif is one of the works of art which was on display Sunday at the Arts Alfresco Show in Bayliss Park. It's [sic] creator, Helen Worley of Omaha, will donate the quilt to the State of Iowa for display in the…
Freedom Train Is Coming
The Freedom Train...displays the various flags that have once flown over American soil. Although the 2,100-foot train has 25 cars plus a steam locomotive, only 10 of the cars have public exhibits. Display cars in the front must be viewed from the…
Freedom Train is Coming
On Board...the Freedom Train is Michelle Watson, who has Southwest Iowa relatives. She is public relations coordinator for the train and travels with it from city to city. She feels the "gypsy" in her blood makes the job enjoyable.
Freedom Train Is Coming
A Porcelain Replica...of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is located in a special coach for the Freedom Train staff and is not open to the public. In the fackground[sic] is a statue of a Navy "salt" and a poster of the Freedom Train…
Freedom Train Is Coming
Leonard Tripp...of Sioux Falls showed up in his antique conductor's hat. He's not part of the display. I'm just a railroad nut," the retired college professor said.
Freedom Train Hits Bluffs Stop 3rd Try
Steam Rolls...out of the stacks of the American Freedom Train as it went through Council Bluffs railroad yards Monday on its way to Omaha. The train and its exhibits will be open for public viewing beginning Tuesday. The train required the help of…
Bicentennial Year marked by AAUW
Getting Into The Mood...of the Bicentennial year are these members of the American Association of University Women. Ensembles reminiscent of bygone years will be worn at a Bicentennial dinner by Bonnie Gioiello, Vivian Lusch, Doris Miller, Kathy…
Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal
[photos of front and back of coins/medallions. One side depicts the Liberty Bell, with "Liberty Bell 1776-1976" and 13 stars for the original colonies. The reverse side depicts scenes of Council Bluffs--a steam locomotive and train, a paddle-wheel…
Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal
[Photo of commemorative pottery mug, made and fired by potter Tom Hamilton. "United States of America Bicentennial 1776 1976" and 3 stars are on the mug.
Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal
[photo of a drawing used on one side of commemorative coins, depicting a steam locomotive and train, a paddle-wheel steamboat on the river, and the Golden Spike monument. "1776 Bicentennial 1976," 13 stars, and"Iowa" frame the outside of the circle,…