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1-3-52]]> Juel Will Head Housing Group - Chamber Seeking New Rental Units March 12, 1949
Will Push Plan For Rental Homes - Representative Group At Initial Meeting March 13, 1949
Housing Committee Chairmen Named March 16, 1949
Larsen And Doty On Building Group March 18, 1949
Move Will Be Launched Here Asking For Rent Decontrol March 31, 1949
Claims Rent Control Keeps Housing Off Local Market April 1, 1949
Decontrol On Rent Test To Be Made Here - Decision Made By Iowa Group At Des Moines Meet May 2, 1949
Housing Day June 1 April 21, 1949
East Pierce Site Gets Housing OK - Wilcox Property Viewed By Committee April 26, 1949
Five-Member Authority Given Full Control Of New Housing October 8, 1968
New Authority Is Waiting For HUD Approval October 10, 1968
Housing Authority Picks Legal Aide November 14, 1968
Authority Has HUD Questions To Be Answered December 12, 1968
Housing Authority Will Invite Bids - Two Areas Are Out July 23, 1969
Housing Authority Sets Aug. 26 For Unit Bids - For Bluffs' Elderly July 26, 1969
Condominium -- A New Concept To Battle Housing Shortage - 20 Units Planned Here March 15, 1970
Low-Rent May Start In Spring December 22, 1970
Five Neighborhoods Suffer 'Critical' Housing Problems June 3, 1973
Homebuilders Learn Facts Of Council Bluffs Housing October 17, 1973
Bluffs Lacks 4,043 Sound Houses - Study Outlines Action November 11, 1973
Loans For Housing Considered By City September 22, 1974
Nation's Slump In Housing Hasn't Overlooked This Area November 3, 1974
City Council Advised In 1972 Of Housing Problems July 28, 1975
City Health Officer Seaks Count On Poor Apartments July 29, 1975
Substandard Units Burden Taxpayers July 30, 1975
Landlords Find Keeping Units Fixed A Difficult Assignment July 31, 1975
Apartment Dwellers Don't Like Home, Can't Change August 1, 1975
Gallner Says Tenants Cause Apartment Complex Problems August 3, 1975
Bluffs Looking For Federal Funds To Upgrade Housing August 4, 1975
Legal Aid Feels Holding Rent Is Sometimes Justified August 17, 1975
Housing Need Outlined In 1973 Study March 28, 1976
$10,000 - $15,000 Homes Most Needed To Attract Industry April 25, 1975
Theories Clash On City Housing - Councilman, Director October 31, 1976
Discrimination Will Be Subject Here Wednesday December 12, 1976
Team Will Probe Reports Of Housing Discrimination December 16, 1976
Final Okay For Probe Of Housing December 30, 1976
Housing Discrimination Will Be Meeting Topic February 2, 1977
City Says Apartments Are 'Unfit' - Five Of Units Occupied March 22, 1977
Law Would Keep House Heat In August 14, 1977
Proposal Urges Insulation - Council Eyes Housing Law Changes August 16, 1977
Housing Boom Missing Bluffs? April 30, 1978
City Rehabilitation Aids Improve Housing April 30, 1978
Discrimination Charged - Commission Report Released October 13, 1978
Monday Meet On C.B. Housing Bias October 20, 1978
Local Officials Vow To Erase Housing Bias October 24, 1978
Bias May Be Handled November 6, 1978
Discrimination Elsewhere, Too - Bluffs Not Unique October 15, 1978
Housing Bias Problems To Be Handled Locally November 17, 1978
Stronger Efforts Sought In Upgrading C.B. Housing November 21, 1978
Closed Doors For Bias Complaints - Commission Begins Work November 28, 1978
Realtors, Commission Debate Fair Housing Pact January 25, 1979
C.B. Board Of Realtors Cited For Discrimination May 18, 1979
Housing Starts Climb In Bluffs September 17, 1979
Fair Housing Agreement Signed - By Bluffs Real Estate Firm October 26, 1979
City To Judge Rent Units - State Law Requires Inspections August 26, 1980
Housing Code Requires Rental Unit Inspections November 11, 1980
Crowd Objects To Proposal For Home Inspection November 25, 1980
Housing Code Requires Rental Unit Inspections December 16, 1980
Inspections Begin With The Complexes January 14, 1981
Renter To Fight Inspection Code January 29, 1981
Rental Housing Could Get Scarce February 9, 1981
Registration Deadline Is Near On Rental Property June 22, 1981
Bad Housing Can Be Costly June 28, 1981
Landlords Protest Law July 1, 1981
Ruling Sought On Warrants For Rent Inspections July 3, 1981
Council Passes Plan For Repair Of Rental Housing April 4, 1981
Housing: Biggest Problem Is Shortage November 15, 1981
Realtors: Bluffs Housing Needs Unmet August 7, 1982
Rental Housing Inspections: How Much Is Enough? - Sides Disagree On How To Accomplish Goals June 10, 1984
Families Look To Shelter At Lake Manawa, Mall June 11, 1984
Low-Income Families Face Home Shortage June 12, 1984
Agencies Help With Housing Problems - Getting People 'Back On Their Feet' June 13, 1984
Housing Starts Climbing; 'Economy Growth Pocket' June 22, 1984
Officials Note Increase In Home Improvements August 10, 1985
Bluffs Home Sales Up By 50 Percent February 16, 1987
Cooperation Needed To Solve Housing Crunch February 17, 1987
Permits For New Houses Rose In 1986 February 17, 1987
Council OKs Demolition Of A House July 25, 1989
City Will Hear Appeal Of House Condemnation August 8, 1989
City Grants Delay To Demolish House August 10, 1989
HUD Announces Housing Projects Totaling $600,000 October 2, 1990
Shortage Drives Up Housing Prices July 19, 1991
Most Affordable Houses In Midwest January 9, 1992
Hearings Set On Bluffs Housing Plan January 12, 1992]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> Heads Council January 21, 1936
Club Hostess April 5, 1936
Centennial Will Open At Sunrise Special Services - Dr. Walter Traub To Be Chief Speaker Early Sunday; Governor To Be Here; Will Officiate At Coronation Of Queen; Mrs. Houghton Speaks In The Afternoon circa 1936
Speaker, Chairman For Founders' Program February 14, 1937
To Review Book October 29, 1938
Southwest Iowa Women - Mrs. H.C. Houghton, Jr. November 30, 1938
Expect 250 At PBW Convention - Three-Day Session Will Open Friday May 17, 1946
Mrs. Houghton Welcomed Back As Speaker At Broadway Methodist Church Program March 18 March 10, 1947
Iowa Mother April 7, 1948
Atomic Strength Of Women Theme For Seventh District Federation Meet October 10, 1948
Iowan To Be No. 1 U.S. Clubwoman: Mrs. Hiram Houghton Also Ranks As A Top Homemaker June 19, 1949
Top Club Office To Mrs. Houghton - Nominated At Boston For GFWC Presidency May 30, 1950
Mrs. Houghton In Call For Nation Of World-Size Citizens May 31, 1950
Red Oak Honors Dorothy Houghton - 'Welcome Home' For President Of GFWC June 24, 1950
Nation's Capital Hails Dorothy Houghton November 22, 1950
Red Oak Friends Aid Mrs. Houghton's Work November 22, 1950
Mrs. Houghton Has 'Come Back To The Town I Love' - To Leave Again Soon May 25, 1952
High Greek Award To Mrs. Houghton March 13, 1953
Mutual Security Job For Mrs. Houghton March 24, 1953
Greek honor Red Oak Woman February 1, 1954
Mrs. Houghton Quits ICA Post August 16, 1955
Nansen Medal For Red Oak Resident August 3, 1956
British Fair Lady Is Visiting Middle West May 27, 1958
Mrs. Hiram Houghton Will Head Special Fund Drive - To Raise $100,000 September 6, 1963
To Be Granted Distinguished Service Award May 28, 1964
Former Regent Dies At 82 March 22, 1972
Obituary - Dorothy Houghton March 23, 1972
Mrs. Houghton Chosen For Hall August 28, 1978]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> ]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> October, 1952]]> Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs]]> 830 Franklin Ave.]]> Theater gets new seats. September 11, 1977
Lead players. September 11, 1977
Chaos at final dress rehearsal. September 18, 1977
Chanticleer Is Wrapped in Silver. September 18, 1977
Skilled acting in O'Neill tragedy. November 11, 1978
Musical sparkles at remodeled Chanticleer. September 24, 1977
Comedy classic opens Friday at Chanticleer. November 6, 1977
Large cast evokes laughs in revival at Chanticleer. November 12, 1977
He came; he stayed. November 1,4, 1977
Musical 'Robin' molded, shaped. December 11, 1977
Musical 'Round Robin' next Chanticleer effort. January 8, 1978
Original "Round Robin" a fine theatrical effort. January 14, 1978
Chanticleer Players. January 22, 1978
Scene from 'Good Doctor.' March 5, 1978
Cast needed for 'Equus;' 'Oklahoma' opens Friday. April 30, 1978
'Oklahoma!' opens Friday. April 30, 1978
Chanticleer's 'Oklahoma!' a good show for families. May 6, 1978
Chanticleer's 'West Side Story' takes four Actors Guild awards. June 25, 1978
Rehearsing 'Pajama Game.' August 27, 1978
Pajama Talk. September 3, 1978
Chanticleer practice. September 10, 1978
Great tunes in 'Pajama Game.' September 17, 1978
Chanticleer has plans for 2 shows. November 5, 1978.
Strong cast, weak set in Chanticleer's 'Bus Stop.' March 3, 1979
'She Love Me' receives Friday Chanticleer start. April 29. 1979
'She Loves Me' shines, and shines...May 4, 1979
Chanticleer shotting for 1,000. May 13, 1979
'Dawn of Life' pageant tonight at Chanticleer. June 13, 1980
'Equus' wins top drama citation. July 2, 1979
So you want to be an actor? July 2, 1979
Chanticleer's crash diet. July 8, 1979
Simpson carries weight in comic 'My Fat Friend.' July 13, 1979
Chanticleer may be reorganized. June 24, 1980
Board set for business. October 19, 1980
'California Suite' best offering in metro area. November 11, 1980
Relative hilarity in 'Charlie's Aunt.' March 6, 1981
Theater to begin membership drive. April 26, 1981
Chanticleer role earns prize. June 30, 1981
Two appointed to direct work at Chanticleer. July 1, 1987
Chanticleer's resources meet 'Sound of Music task. September 18, 1981
$5.5 million idea; How would Bluffs fare? January 31, 1982
Songs, laughs on Chanticleer agenda. February 2, 1982
Chanticleer's 'Mame' has Filbert flavor. September 5, 1982
Chanticleer Theater accomplishes goal. April 24, 1983
Chanticleer production 'Guys & Dolls' pays off. May 1, 1983
'Tea' time at Chanticleer; Play has lines in Japanese. September 11, 1983
'Teahouse' opens season at Chanticleer Theater. September 16, 1983
All-American play at Chanticleer. November 6, 1983
'Star-Spangled Girl' needs some touching up. November 11, 1983
'Pooh' is a hit with children. December 15, 1983
Chanticleer funds set. March 13, 1984
'Barnum' comes to life. August 26, 1984
'Barnum' for all ages. September 2, 1984
Chanticleer's 'Front Page' doesn't live up to its name. September 7, 1985
'Spirited' performances at Chanticleer. October 27, 1984
Ghostly treat at Chanticleer. October 21, 9184
Chanticleer, council get $. November 20, 1984
Chanticleer will take you to Wonderland. December 9, 1984
Chanticleer's 'Our Town:' The return of Filbert. March 10, 1985
Chanticleer's 'Our Town' like a reunion. March 10, 1985
'Our Town' simple--but strong--drama. March 16, 1985
'Company' opens at Chanticleer. April 28, 1985
Little-known 'Company' still dandy. May 3, 1985
'Front Page' director strives for '30s look. September 1, 1985
'Joseph' play wears lighter touch well. November 1, 1985
Chanticleer's 'Snow White' aimed toward youngsters. December 7, 1985
Chanticleer planning dinner theater night. February 16, 1986
Chanticleer play springs 'Deathtrap' on audience. February 21, 1987
Holmes waited long time to get her role. April 27, 1986
Songs, dancing key to "Sweet Charity" success. May 3, 1986
Chanticleer to turn a new page, offers Reader's Theater acting. June 4, 1986
Sometimes it's OK to not have your act(s) together. July 11, 1986
No revival or Sunday school in this program. August 2, 1986
'Two by Two' inspires in more ways than one. August 30. 1986
Chanticleer production hits mark. August 12, 1987
Special effects help to give life to Chanticleer's 'Frankenstein.' October 26, 1986
Chanticleer to feature three one-act plays. February 21, 1987
'Dolly' cast may be young, but it won't be kiddie show. April 26, 1987
Young 'Dolly' cast gives good performance at Chanticleer. May 8, 1987
Chanticleer set for 35th year. May 17, 1987
Chanticleer hopes weather is Marr-velous. May 3, 1987
Chanticleer anniversary fete opens Friday night. September 6, 1987
Chanticleer's 'Agnes' a riveting experience. October 1, 1987'Paddington' bears holiday viewing. December 10, 1987
Aging couple provides upbeat portrayal in 'On Golden Pond.' January 19, 1988
'Philadelphia Story' set for Chanticleer this week. March 6, 1988
'Little Me' a delight. May 15, 1988
'Music Man' is a family affair. June 26, 1988
'Music Man' provides spark for C.B. July 4, festivities. July 1, 1988
Fine adult humor in Chanticleer play. August 26, 1988
Chanticleer show is ghoulish fun. October 14, 1988
Horrible Herdmans spice Chanticleer's Christmas pageant. December 2, 1988
Chanticleer play to benefit AIDS project. January 17, 1989
Chanticleer tackles tough play on AIDS. January 20, 1989
'Talley's Folly' offers laughs at Chanticleer. February 24, 1989
Lead actors shine in 'Rappaport.' April 21, 1989
Chanticleer's 'Grease' is upbeat nostalgia. June 2, 1989
'Mice & Men' offering superb at Chanticleer. January 28, 1990
Chanticleer's 'Rink' rolling along. September 30, 1990
Clever plot boosts 'murder rehearsal.' November 4, 1990
Musical hillbilly comedy on stage at Chanticleer. April 4, 1991
Theater members hope renovations lead to full house. July 13, 1994]]> Directed by Lowell Thomsen, the show involves a bachelor and his friends--five married friends who keep trying to end his bachelor life.
Mitch Fuller is in charge of the musical direction, with choreography done by Donnie Meyer Holmes. Music and lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim, based on a book by George Furth.
Robert, played by Earl Bates III, makes his way through a series of encounters with his girl friends April, portrayed by Kathy Kantz; Kathy, played by Deanna Stenger; and Marta, portrayed by Eric Bottger.
Pictured in the front row, from left, are Stenger, Jenny Moss, Pam Meeves, Shelly McIntosh, Becky Morgan and Bottger; back row, from left, Barb Anderson, Josephy Miloni, Anne Wattles, R.H. Hedges, Anne Soderlund, Bates, Cindye McLary, Bill Getzschman, Susan Getzschman and Doug Bottger.
The show continues Saturday, May 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and May 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. at the theater, 830 Franklin Ave.
Reservations and information may be obtained by calling 323-9955.]]>