Cleanup Started Thursday . . . to remove rubble from the fire that destroyed Ranks Department Store. Debris from the fallen walls of the building at 325 W. Broadway was scattered half way across Broadway blocking the eastbound traffic lane. City Public Works crews hauled out the rubble. Friday morning plans were being made by city officials to get remaining walls down so normal traffic could be resumed.
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Kirn Students Homeless - School Heavily Damaged By Sunday Fire
Policemen Guard . . . the ruins of Kirn Junior High School which was extensively damaged by fire early Sunday. This view is looking toward Fifth Avenue and Third Street. The fire is believed to have started in an art room on the third floor at this corner of the building.
Firefighters inspect the house Thursday afternoon when embers in the living room reignited and began smoldering. Authorities said Friday that the fire started in wiring near the charred area above the garage door.
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Daily Nonpareil July 26, 1936 (header of paper says "1396")
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Placing The Cornerstone...for the Educational Unit at Broadway Methodist Church are Eldon Butler and Carl Beason. The Rev. Glenn A. Parrott looks on.
This stray ivy plant has taken root near the top of the clock tower at Broadway Methodist Church, First Street and Broadway. And you can credit the birds, who probably carried a seed or piece of vine to the tower. The plant, on the north side of the spire, apparently is growing in a joint in the masonry. The Rev. Staats, pastor, said the vine will be taken care of along with other maintenance in due time.
Bishop Praises Building Efforts; Epworth, Broadway Methodists Cited
Consecration Service...at Broadway Methodist parsonage was conducted by Bishop James S. Thomas, right, assisted by Dr. E. Everett Staats, Dr. J. Henry Teele, Leslie M. Ward, chairman of the board of trustees, and the Rev. William Ballard.
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 for story and other pictures. Nonpareil photo by Jack Kennedy.
Worshippers observing the bulletin board in front of Broadway Methodist Church are puzzled? They can't find February 30 on their calendars as the board has scheduled for worship. One thing about it--the church secretary, Mrs. Olive Leffler is finding--the board is certainly read! Before it could be corrected Friday inquiries were flooding the church office.
Admiring Memorial...marker which records historical statistics of church is Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) Bostedt and the Rev. Donald Arthur.
west face of church and education center
The monuments and memorials of Council Bluffs; One in a Series
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Discussing dedication service...of memorial items, including the pulpit Bible are the Rev. Dr. James V. Poulson and the Rev. R. Edwin Haworth St. Dr. Poulsen is senior pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church and the Rev. Mr. Haworth, associate pastor.
Warehouse Fire Damage: $50,000 - Owned By Katelman Bros.
Fire Shines Brightly . . . through the windows of the Katelman Brothers warehouse as it gits the interior of the two-story building.
1st Bank Celebrates Its 1st Year - Businesses of the Bluffs
The new First Bank at 1618 W. Broadway (top) The original building, as seen a year ago, once housed Westmart Clothing Store (bottom)
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Interior of the First Bank National Association of Council Bluffs, located at 1618 W. Broadway
First Baptist Church, Council Bluffs, IA circa 1929
Showing off the new sign with directions to his church, the Rev. Robert Nelson, 1126 Military Ave., said the sign is part of the church's effort to "get closer" to the community. The sign, donated by a local real estate firm, shows the way to First Baptist Church at Twin City Plaza. The others in the picture are Darrel Almond, 3130 Avenue E, and Stephen Johnson, 2902 Rawlins. Other parts of the church's campaign will be door-to-door invitations and "family celebrations" on Sunday evenings through the summer and fall.