Holy Family Catholic July 26, 1936 $200,000 Addition, Gym Planned At Holy Family February 9, 1955 Holy Family To Mark Golden Anniversary - Pastor To Observe 40th Year November 22, 1958 Holy Family Marking Golden Anniversary - Open House to Begin Observance December 6, 1958 Priests Honored At Holy Family Dinner December 9, 1958 Apostles, Holy Family Schools To Stay Open February 11, 1972 Holy Family Completes Redecorating Sanctuary June 3, 1972 Holy Family To Mark 75th Year June 4, 1983 Checking Scrapbook . . . June 4, 1983 Bishop Aids Celebration June 11, 1983
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Real Puzzler: How Old Is 'The Brick'? - Answer Sought In Boomer Township August 30, 1960 Wilken's Hilly 400 Acres Perfect For Hound Raising October 12, 1961 Pioneer Tombstones Will Reappear Soon - Reels Cemetery To Be Cleared . . . November 4, 1962 Recommended For Post Office Post May 17, 1965 Old Boomer Hall Has Its Own Issue November 7, 1972 Honey Creek - The Town That Was - Visitors Still Welcome April 22, 1979 Fire Destroys Bar; Post Office Saved May 29, 1979 Bar Keeps Town On The Map - Honey Creek Keeps Identity November 11, 1979 Fire Destroys Collier House at Honey Creek March 20, 1989 Honey Creek Woman, 87, Hospitalized After Beating September 12, 1989 Honey Creek Man Receives Bronze Star 50 Years Later March 17, 1994 Brooks, DOT Disagree On Ditch April 7, 1994 Farmer Just Ready To Harvest His Crop - Christmas Trees - Seasonal Effort Takes 8 Years Of Hard Work November 27, 1994
Chanticleer Theater 830 Franklin Avenue File #1 through 1970
Little Theater Casts Announced; Chanticleer to Give Three One-act Plays. October 26, 1952 Chanticleer to Name Two Officers. November 9, 1952 Theater Group Names 2 Officers; Selects Production, Standing Committees. November 15, 1952 CB Theater Group Files Incorporation. November 10, 1952 Chanticleer Will Present First Plays This Week. December 8, 1952 Chanticleer Makes Big Hit With Fast-moving Satire. April 11, 1953 Chanticleer Does Fine Job With 'Goodbye My Fancy.' December 5, 1953 Chanticleer Rings Bell With 'The Hasty' Heart.' March 6, 1954 'Glass Menagerie' Cast Is Selected. April 18, 1954 Chanticleer Does Fine Job With 'Blithe Spirit.' November 20, 1954 Chanticleer Cast Does Admirable Job On Show. March 5, 1955 Chanticleer Hits Peak With 'See How They Run.' May 21, 1953 Proposed Community Theater Names In Memory Of Joe Smith, Merchant. July 28, 1955 Open Drive For Theater Funds; Stress Importance of Fine Arts To City. August 3, 1955 Okays Start Of Smith Theater; Pledges Rise Near The $25,000 Mark. September 15, 1955 Chanticleer Players Hit Their Peak With 'Harvey.' November 19, 1955 'Laura' Cast A Bit Stiff In Opening Performance. March 3, 1956 'Real Good' Performance By Chanticleer Players. May 19, 1956 'Time Out For Ginger' Keeps Audience In Uproar. November 11, 1956 Joe W. Smith Theater Is Under Construction; To Seat 600 Persons. November 4, 1956 Chanticleer Players Go To Town In Stark Vehicle; To Repeat Show Saturday Night. March 2, 1957 Audience Enjoys Farce By Chanticleer Players; To Be Repeated Saturday Night. May 25, 1957 Eye New Drive For Smith Theater. July 18, 1957 Smith Theater Damage Estimated At $5,000; Caused By Storm. September 3, 1957 10'Angels' Are Sought By Entertainment Group; In Move To Beat Winter. October 9, 1957 Newcomers Rate Praise In Chanticleer Comedy; To Repeat Show Saturday Night. November 23, 1957 Dumbwaiter Adds Zip To 'Janus', Chanticleer Play; First Performance Friday Night. November 21, 1957 Everyone Has To Help 'Mama'; Chanticleer Opens Thursday. March 2, 1958 Smith Theater Drive Planned; Need $55,000 To Complete Project. April 9, 1958 Captains Make Plans To Finnish Theater Project; Financial Drive To Open April 17. April 10, 1958 Community Theater. April 20, 1958 Operation I-Beam. April 23, 1958 Cast Tries Hard, But Witch Play Lacks Spirit; Wrong Vehicle For Chanticleer. May 17, 1958 Colorful, Earthy Crew Mans Chanticleer Ship; 'Mr. Robers' Is Excellent. November 21, 1958 Juliet Has A Hard Time Holding On To Her Romeo; They're At The 'Bus Stop' Now, But... February 22, 1959 'Teahouse' Calls For Lot Of Research By Chanticleer Group; Original Play Is Challenging. April 26, 1959 'Teahouse Of August Moon' Is One Of Chanticleer's Top Productions; Excellent Family Entertainment. May 15, 1959 Bibi Will Awaken To Life As 'Happy Time' Gets In Swing; Chanticleer Play Set Nov. 11-14. October 25, 1959 'The Happy Time' Is Just That--Most Hilarious And Enjoyable; Better See It, Says Reviewer. November 11, 1959 Old Pros study Script For New Role On Stage. February 21, 1960 Playgoers Who Braved Snow Rewarded With Shining Show; Chanticleer Comes Of Age. March 16, 1960 Chanticleer's Answer To Spy Uproar Has The First-Nighters In 'Stitches'; Good Medicine For Modern-Day Tensions. May 26, 1960 It Takes A Lot Of Workers--Behind Scenes--To Stage A Chanticleer Play. April 16, 1961 Would-Be Directors Get Homework In Seminar, Not Canvasback Chairs; Chanticleer 'Class' Meets. July 2, 1961 'No Time For Sergeants' Triumph For New Recruit; Chanticleer Stock Rises. October 4, 1961 Old City Auditorium Creaks As Chanticleer Creates; They Manage To Make It Comfortable For Auidence. December 10, 1961 'Rashomon' Cast Skillful In Search For The Truth; Chanticleer Drama Directed By Filbert. December 13, 1961 Chanticleer Presents West Side Story. May 6, 1962 Chanticleer Hatches Rare Musical; 'West Side Story' Flies In Fine Style; Match Pro Performance With Strong Story, Music. May 11, 1962 Northern Natural Salutes Council Bluffs...and the Chanticleer Players in this week's issue of Time. May 16, 1962 'Auntie' Still The Same Old Mame, But Some Humor Not As Well-Preserved; Chanticleer Comedy Successful. October 10, 1962 Senators Watch Witness. November 25, 1962 Chanticleer Cast Could Read 'Consent', Still Hold Audience; With Power Of Fast-Paced Political Drama. December 5, 1962 'My Three Angels' Creates Hearty, Bad Weather Hilarity; Convict Trio Laugh Load. March 5, 1963 Four Turn Pro After Wowing Conventions; Open At Colony This Weekend. April 7, 1963 'Guys, Dolls' Curtain Set. May 12, 1963 'Guys And Dolls' Entertaining; 'Sit Down' Stops Opening Show; Adelaide Carries Comedy Burden. May 18, 1963 Guys And Dolls. May 19, 1963 Something New For Summer. June 16, 1963 Chanticleer Picks Officers, Directors. July 17, 1963 Roberts Becomes Diamond Patron, Pacing Chanticleer Summer Activity; Season Opens In October. August 11, 1963 Chanticleer To Complete Theater On Franklin Ave. August 13, 1963 No Longer Lonely. August 25, 1963 Building Sprouts In Month, But Theater Seed Not New; Chanticleer Took Long Way Home. September 22, 1963 It's Heavy Work. September 15, 1963 Volunteer Work Will Finish Theater Job; Tery Moss, Al Nielsen Offer Skills. September 29, 1963 When 'Opal' Cast Roars Into Action, It's Riot; Dialogue Delivered Stiffly, But. October 23, 1963 Community Theater Given 245 Seats; Will Open December 10; To Present Eugene O'Neill Play. November 26, 1963 O'Neill Amidst Glamor. December 1, 1963 Despite Some Rough Edges, New Theater Opens Tuesday; O'Neill Play For Curtain-Raiser. December 8, 1963 O'Neil [sic] Play Well-Performed In Hard Opening Conditions; Harriet Olson's Role Diminishes. December 11, 1963 Really First-Nighters. December 11, 1963 Rousing Bernstein Music, New Lighting System Lend Excitement As "Wonderful Town" Rehearses; Grand Opening Of Theater Wednesday. May 10, 1964 It's Love, It's Love. May 17, 1964 Goodby Annie. October 4, 1964 'Miracle Worker' Is Rewarding Experience. October 7, 1964 Concrete Block Building New Home For Chanticleer. November 1, 1964 Mail Call. November 1, 1964 Chanticleer Captures Audience At 'Stalag 17'; To Run Five More Nights. November 20, 1964 'Stalag 17'. November 22, 1964 Solidifying Year For Chanticleer. December 27, 1964 Chanticleer Names Cast For Musical; 'Song Of Solomon Grundy'. February 14, 1965 Chanticleer Show Begins Run Friday; 'Send Me No Flowers'. March 21, 1965 'Send Me No Flowers' Wins A Big Bouquet. March 17, 1965 Building Giant Stage For 'Solomon Grundy'; Musical Premiere May 13. April 1, 1965 'Grundy' Debut Delight For Opening Audience. May 14, 1965 Theater Group Elects Heiring; Succeeds Good As Chanticleer Prezy. July 17, 1965 Chanticleer Fetes The 1965-66 Campaign Group. August 6, 1965 Cast Is Announced For First Chanticleer Show. September 5, 1965 'Sunday In New York' Cast Small But Pleasing; Chanticleer Season Opens. October 2, 1965 Cast Chosen For Second Stage Show. October 17, 1965 Comedy-Fantasy-Satire For Chanticleer Show 'Chaillot' Provider Of Some Good Laughs. November 13, 1965 More Growth Pains For Chanticleer; But They're Delightful. December 26, 1965 Roman Slapstick Sets Fast Pace; Chanticleer Musical Comedy. February 1, 1966 'A Funny Thing' Lives Up To Its Title: Funny. May 13, 1966 Nothing Serious In Play. May 15, 1966 Chanticleer Budget Largest In History; Nearly $16,000. June 19, 1966 Actors Workshop Uncovers Talent; Chanticleer's First. August 7, 1966 'Innocents' Good Fare For The Whole Family. October 8, 1966 'Poor Richard' Is Humorous, Cynical; Chanticleer Production. November 12, 1966 Chanticleer Presents Irma La Douce. May 7, 1967 Chanticleer "Carnival" Set Friday. January 21, 1968 Chanticleer Opens Membership Drive. April 14, 1968 Directo Explores Chanticleer's Attic. July 21, 1968 Big Excitement in Musicals; Director Recalls. July 28, 1968 Staging Plays At Chieftain Brought Problems, Delights. August 4, 1968 Another Stage For Chanticleer; Pre-Joe Smith Theater. August 11, 1968 Chanticleer Gets A Permanent Home; In 1963. August 18, 1968 Chanticleer--'Good Things To Come'; Theater Group Ready for 16th Season. August 25, 1968 'The Fantastiks' Is A Charmer; At Chanticleer. September 28, 1968 Chanticleer Opens. September 29, 1968 Knox To Head Chanticleer. January 19, 1969 Auditions Set For Next Play At Chanticleer. January 19, 1969 'Tea And Sympathy' Cast Is Announced. March 2, 1969 'Hey, Marian!' April 27, 1969 Chanticleer Sets New Play Scheule. April 30, 1969 Chanticleer Presents The Music Man. May 11, 1969 Chanticleer's 'Music Man' Bounces At A Lively Pace. May 17, 1969 Parking, Roof Changes Planned For Chanticleer. May 18, 1969 Room For More. July 27, 1969 Game Of Life Played Well At Chanticleer. September 13, 1969 The Game Of Life. September 21, 1969 2 Plays Set At Children's Theater Here. December 15, 1969Attorney Finds His 'Escape Route'; Directs 'See How They Run.' January 8, 1970 It Didn't Work. January 11, 1970 Chanticleer To Present "Virginia Woolf." March 1, 1970 Mixing Up A Storm. March 15, 1970 'How To Succeed' Opens On May 8. May 3, 1970 Heiring, Mrs. Nogg Top Actors; June 13, 1970 Chanticleer Workshop For Children. June 14, 1970 Chanticleer Theater To Give 'Little Me;' August 23, 1970 He's Good Hearted. September 13, 1970 'Little Me' Leaves Them Laughing At Chanticleer. September 19, 1970 My Hero! September 20, 1970 Children's Theater Starts At Chanticleer. September 29, 1970 Cast Announced For 'Kill A Mockingbird.' October 25, 1970 'Mockingbird' Action Erupts. August 8, 1970 Chanticleer Earns 7 Maggie Awards. June 28, 1969Mischief Makers. November 15, 1970
Horse Watering Trough Main St., Council Bluffs IA
Horse Trough May Reappear - On South Main Street October 13, 1970 Reincarnate Bluffs History - Trough Back In Place December 2, 1970 Park Department Will Re-Erect Horse Trough March 16, 1971 Back On Its Feet April 1, 1971
Grape's Medicare Death Rate High; C.B. Hospitals OK December 21, 1989 Compete Or Cooperate: Hospitals Work At Both January 6, 1991
Chanticleer Theater File #2: 1/1/71-9/1/77
Chanticleer Theater File #2 11/1/71 - 9/1/77 830 Franklin Avenue
Boys Will Be Boys. January 2, 1971 Ready For THe Party. January 9, 1971 Chanticleer To Present 'Half Way Up The Tree'. January 10, 1971 'Half Way' Opens Friday. January 17, 1971 At Chanticleer. January 24, 1971 Community Theater Audience Restricted; 18 Or Over. January 26, 1971 Nude Scene Left In Bluffs Play; On The Inside. January 28, 1971 Chanticleer Play To Continue Despite 'Nude" Scene Charge. January 28, 1971 Cast Named For 'Dark Of Moon.' February 21, 1971 Barbara Dies In Moonlight. March 7, 1971 'Dark Of Moon' Opens Friday. March 12, 1971 Mountain Dew. March 14, 1971 'Celebration', 'Boys', 'Fiddler' For Next Chanticleer Season. April 4, 1971 What Hard Work To Make It Easy; ETC. April 25, 1971 Chanticleer Theater's 'Kate': A Night Of Song, Color, Fun. May 8, 1971 Young Lovers. May 9, 1971 Frightful Scene. May 16, 1971 Suitors Seen Bianca's Hand. May 23, 1971 A Big Orchid To Chanticleer; From An Ex-Reviewer. May 24, 1971 Summer Workshop At Chanticleer. May 30, 1971 Frazell Is Elected Theater President. June 22, 1971 Fall Musical "Celebration" Resembles Greek Theater. August 8, 1971 Which One Is 'Earnest'? October 31, 1971 'Earnest' To Open On Friday. November 7, 1971 'Earnest' At Chanticleer. November 14, 1971 Here's Boys In The Band. December 26, 1971 Revelers In 'Celeberation' September 5, 1971 'Celebration' Opens Friday; At Chanticleer. September 12, 1971 Talented Performers Make 'Celebration' Good Theater. September 18, 1971 'Celebratioon' At Chanticleer. September 19, 1971 At Chanticleer Theater. January 22, 1972 Four Directors To Tackle Next Chanticleer Production. February 27, 1972 Chanticleer Play To Open Friday. March 5, 1972 You Know I Can't...Hear You When...The Water's Running. March 12, 1972 Look, Herbert, It's A Cuckoo! March 19, 1972 Director Names Cast For Musical 'Fiddler On The Roof'. April 16, 1972 Scene From 'Fiddler'. April 30, 1972 'Fiddler' Opens This Friday. April 30, 1972 Chanticleer Membership Drive Set. July 23, 1972 Production Numbers Mark Chanticleer Musical 'Fiddler'. September 17, 1972 'Hello, Dolly' Opens Friday. September 17, 1972 A Smooch For Horace, Dolly. September 24, 1972 Cast Announced For Chanticleer's Drama. November 5, 1972 'Streetcar' Opens Friday. November 12, 1972 Stanley Spoils Birthday Party. November 24, 1972 'Fiddler On The Roof' Earns 2 Guild Awards. June 17, 1972 Lead In 'Fiddler' Eyes Vocal Career. May 7, 1972 Golde Is Happy. May 14, 1972 Final Night For 'Fiddler'. May 21, 1972 Outrageous Situations. January 14, 1973 Good Efforts In Comedy 'Butler;. January 20, 1973 In Chanticleer Comedy. January 21, 1973 Romeo Fights For HIs Honor. March 4, 1973 Charter Members Sought For New Auxiliary Of Chanticleer. March 11, 1973 'Romeo, Juliet' Opens On Friday. March 11, 1973 Chanticleer's 'Romeo, Juliet' A Richly Staged Production. March 17, 1973 Scenes From 'Romeo'. March 18, 1973 Meeting Today For New Guild; ETC. April 15, 1973 Chanticleer Lineup Features 'Company'. April 15, 1973 Committee For Theater Guild. April 16, 1973 In Rehearsal For 'Cabaret'. April 29, 1974 Chanticleer Plans Berger Evening; ETC. May 6, 1973 'Cabaret' To Run Three Weekends; Tom Longden. May 6, 1973 Multi-Talents Entertain in 'Cabaret'; Chanticleer Opens Musical. May 12, 1973 A Pineapple...May 13, 1973 New Year's In 'Cabaret'. May 13, 1973 Chanticleer Guild Holds Party, Elects. May 18, 1973 She'd Rather Be Elsewhere. May 20, 1973 'Blanche,' 'Ben' Win Maggies For Acting. June 17, 1973 Summer Show Is Chanticleer's First. June 17, 1973 World Premiere June 28 Of 'And Evening Of Jean Berger'. June 17, 1973 Biggs To Head Theater Board. June 19, 1973 Berger Premier Thursday; Composer To Attend. June 24, 1973 Composer Berger Here For Premiere; A 'Pied Piper' Of Modern Music. June 27, 1973 Berger Works Fascinating To Audience At Chanticleer. June 29, 1973 Theater Guild Needs A Name; Tom Longden. July 29, 1973 Does It Fit? August 30, 1973 Jammed Session During 'Company'. September 19, 1973 'Company' A Sparkling Gem; Opens Tonight At Chanticleer. September 21, 1973 Torrid Dance. September 23, 1973 Current Drama At Chanticleer. November 22, 1973 Original Music For 'Devils'; Choral Ensembel [sic] To Sing. January 13, 1974 Scene From 'The Devils'. January 20, 1974 Opens Friday At Chanticleer. March 10, 1974 Friday Opening For 'Molly Brown'. May 5, 1974 Chanticleer's 'Molly Brown' Is Enjoyable For Everyone. May 11, 1974 Chanticleer Drive Now Underway. May 19, 1974 New Rock Opera 'Lucifer' This Summer At Chanticleer. May 26, 1974 Theater Selects Minchen. June 18, 1974 Guild Helps Theater Grow By Work And A Little Time. July 31, 1974 'Harvey' Promises Night Of Laughter. September 21, 1974 How Did Those Holes...September 22, 1974 Some Carrots To Give 'Harvey'. September 26, 1974 Chanticleer Buys Additional Land. October 6, 1974 'Sherlock Holmes' Cast Is Announced. October 20, 1974 A confrontation At Chanticleer. October 27, 1974 Upcoming 'Sherlock Holmes' Marked By Sense Of Humor. November 3, 1974 An Early View Of 'Sherlock Holmes'; ETC. November 10, 1974 Fine Production Of 'Sherlock' Draws Crowd To Chanticleer. November 16, 1974 Holiday Show At Chanticleer. December 13, 1974 'Time To Run' Set At C.B. Chanticleer. December 28, 1974 Offbeat Play 'Little Murders' Opens Friday At Chanticleer; ETC. January 19, 1975 Chanticleer Play 'Murders' Smartly Acted And Absorbing. January 25, 1975 Chanticleer Comedy. January 26, 1975 A Gab Session Between Friends. January 30, 1975 'Cyrano' Promises To Be Exciting; ETC. March 2, 1975 'Cyrano' Opens Friday At Chanticleer; A Romantic Stage Classic. March 9, 1975 Cyrano Loves Fair Roxanne. March 16, 1975 Love Scene From 'Cyrano'. March 21, 1975 'Butley', 'Purlie' For Next Season; ETC. April 6, 1975 'Carousel' To Open On Friday; Tom Longden. April 27, 1975A Fine 'Carousel' Worth The Wait. May 3, 1975 Singing In 'Carousel'. May 4, 1975 Theater Bunch Has A Brunch. May 12, 1975 Maggie Awards. June 8, 1975 Chanticleer Actors Win 2 Maggies. June 14, 1975 Arsenic, Lace At Chanticleer. September 14, 1975 Tootin' Teddy. September 21, 1975 'Butley' soon at Chanticleer. November 2, 1975 Chanticleer Guild planning art fair. November 23, 1975 A mysterious lady. January 25, 1976 Norman opens at Chanticleer. March 4, 1976 Fine music, performances in Chanticleer's 'Purlie'; May 8, 1976 Romance in 'Purlie'. May 14, 1976 'Purlie' now at Chanticleer. May 16, 1976 Last day of 'Purlie'. May 23, 1976 Chanticleer weekend event to feature art works, opera. May 26, 1976Arts, crafts prepared for big Chanticleer fair. May 28, 1976 Big art fair at Chanticleer. May 30, 1976 Musical "Alleluia!" opening at Chanticleer. June 20, 1976 'Purlie' sweeps Maggie race; 'Sleuth' is top drama. June 20. 1976 First night of series at Chanticleer. July 2, 1976 Are you ready for reader's theater? June 13, 1976 They'll read at Chanticleer. July 22, 1976 'Stop the World' auditions planned. July 25, 1976 On stage...July 25, 1976 On state at Chanticleer. August 6, 1976 Stop the world! September 16, 1976 Hold on! September 19. 1976 Tremendous trio. September 26, 1976 Chanticleer play 'Cat' has some fine moments. November 13, 1976 $$ could mean improvements. September 21, 1976 Rehearsing At Chanticleer. December 12, 1976 'Twigs' to open Friday. January 9, 1977 New kids class next Saturday. February 6, 1977 Theater opens children's class. February 3, 1977 'Children's Hour' cast; next season announced. February 20. 1977 Hellman's drama to open Friday. February 27, 1977 Destructive, vicious lies. March 6, 1977 SW Iowa takes to the stage; Theater activity increases. March 6, 1977 Mother Goose show at Chanticleer Saturday. April 8, 1977 Hit musical 'Applause' Friday at Chanticleer. May 1, 1977 Super cast sparkles in Chanticleer's 'Applause'. May 7, 1977 Louise plays Margo in musical 'Applause'. May 8, 1977 Chanticleer gets ready for two-day art festival. May 15, 1977 Don Womack elected new board president. June 26, 1977 'Applause' best musical; Chanticleer sweeps Maggies. June 26, 1977 "Chanticleer Guild has new slate. August 23, 1977
Chanticleer Theater File #2 1/1/71-9/1/77
Chieftain To Reopen Coffee Shop As Its Java Room January 21, 1941 Chieftain Included In $30 Million Sale Of Eppley Hotels May 22, 1956 Hotel Chieftain Sold By Sheraton - In 12-Unit Package To New York Firm August 8, 1956 Interest Shown In Restoration Of Original Gran Wood Murals - Artist Makes Inspection, Appraisal June 5, 1959 Committee Opens Fund Drive To Save Grant Wood Murals - Cost Between $900 and $3000 June 7, 1959 SUI Professor Would Restore Grant Wood Murals For $2,000 June 9, 1959 Save-Murals Plan Recalls Hotel Drive June 21, 1959 Murals Fund Nearing Goal - Margeurite Brown Named Treasurer June 24, 1959 Murals About To Be 'Saved' - Need Contributions To Finance Project August 9, 1959 SUI Artist, Aide Start Job Of Restoring Murals September 13, 1959 $2,207,843 Suit Filed Against Owners Of The Hotel Chieftain - In Mortgage Foreclosure Action February 11, 1961 Hotel Chieftain Will Operate As Usual Until It Can Be Sold - With Owner Ruled Bankrupt . . . August 6, 1961 Hotel Chieftain Plans Undecided - Will Be Taken Over By Sheraton Corp. October 31, 1961 Sheraton Officials Impressed With Hotel Chieftain Property - Future Plans Undecided, But November 3, 1961 Chieftain Deeded To Sheraton Corp. April 3, 1962 Hotel Chieftain Sold To Harry A. Wise Co. - $200,000 Remodeling Program Part Of Agreement . . . July 6, 1962 Chieftain Title To Wise And Co. August 4, 1962 Hotel Creditors To Get 40 Pct. - Fields Bankruptcy Report Is Approved December 22, 1962 Hotel Well Hits Water At 70 Feet March 17, 1963 Hotel Gives Up Liquor License - Meeting Set On Technical Violation May 9, 1964 Foreclosure Action Filed Against Hotel October 24, 1966 Sheriff's Sale Of Hotel To Be Held Dec. 29 November 23, 1966 First National Gets Judgement In Hotel Case November 23, 1966 Bank Buys Hotel For $213,220 December 29, 1966 Wises Redeem Hotel Chieftain From C. B. Bank March 31, 1967 Dense Smoke Fills Chieftain After Trash Fire April 13, 1969 Plan Conversion Of Chieftain Into Retirement Home May 9, 1969 Chieftain Will Stop Food Service May 16, 1969 Chamber To Sponsor Remodeling Of Hotel July 9, 1969 Longtime Hotel Guests Plan To Stay - Most 'Wait And See' June 22, 1969 Hotel's Conversion Funds Are Expected Within 30-45 Days August 29, 1969 Some Hurdles Remain In Hotel Chieftain Plan November 20, 1969 Seek Zone Change For Hotel Project November 24, 1969 Hotel Conversion Plan Deadline Set - Must Be To FHA By 29th December 22, 1969 Hotel Conversion Target Date Still Mid-February February 4, 1970 Hotel Conversion Plan Strikes Snag February 16, 1970 FHA Approves $69,035 More For Chieftain April 3, 1970 What Will Happen To Murals? April 19, 1970 Half Million Permit For Hotel Work April 29, 1970 Long Picket Halts Work On Hotel Housing Project June 2, 1970 Firm Files Articles Of Incorporation June 18, 1970 Latest Delay In Remodeling Of Hotel Is 'Hot' Water July 14, 1970 Funds Needed To Save Hotel Art July 17, 1970 Three Grant Wood Murals Are Saved By Neurosurgeon July 22, 1970 Art Survives Operation By Neurosurgeon July 7, 1970 Last Of Wood Paintings Taken Off Hotel Walls August 1, 1970 Corn Is Saved August 2, 1970 Hotel Chieftain Is Remodeled August 16, 1970 Hotel Work Takes Shape November 22, 1970 May Opening For Elderly Hotel Units January 3,, 1971 Big Boom February 11, 1971 Big Reach Into Sky March 13, 1971 Sign Comes Down June 16, 1971 Chieftain To Be Transformed Into Private Elks Club August 26, 1971 Grant Wood Art May Come Home September 14, 1972 City Okays Return Of Wood Mural September 20, 1972 New Gallery For Grant Wood Art At C.R. Center October 28, 1973 Nine Murals By Grant Wood Being Restored AT Iowa State July 7, 1974 Grant Wood Mural Staying In Omaha January 16, 1980
Chanticleer Theater File #3 9/2/77- 830 Franklin Ave.
Moments of power, truth in drama at Chanticleer. March 5, 1977 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
Houghton, Hiram C., Jr., Banker & Dorothy Gen. Fed. Of Women's Clubs
Red Oak Woman Slated To Head Clubs Of State May 8, 1935 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
Housing (Shortage, Discrimination, Codes) City Housing Authority
Need Still Great For More Homes - Total Building Last Year Best Since War January 2, 1949 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
Developers Plan Subdivisions For 258 Bluffs Homes May 14, 1987 C.B. Gets $975,000 HUD Loan September 29, 1987 C.B. Gets HUD Grant For Rental Repairs June 19, 1990 Housing Subdivisions Out Of Reach For Many April 25, 1993
Housing Projects Low Rent, Low Income Low Interest Loans
Low Rent Public Housing Program Urged For Bluffs - May Be Put On November Ballot August 28, 1964 Petition Drive Started For Public Housing Vote - Labor Leader Launches Move September 10, 1964 High Interest Is Shown In Low Rent Housing Plan - Lewis Having Success With Petitions September 27, 1964 290 Signatures On Petitions Asking Public Housing Election - 13 More Than Required October 2, 1964 Housing Issue Petition Valid October 14, 1964 Mayor Oshlo Names 6 Men To Study Low Rent Housing Move - Group To Organize In January December 17,, 1964 Attorney Thorn To Head Low Rent Housing Group - 'Crash Effort' To Gather Facts January 21, 1965 Questions On Public Housing Answered B y Official Of PHA - As It Applies To Bluffs February 7, 1965 Subsidies Could Solve Need For Low Rent Housing Here - Realtors Eye Help For Private Enterprise February 28, 1965 Mayor's Group Urges Public Dwellings For Elderly Persons - Asks City To Sponsor Program May 3, 1965 Chamber Board Approves Report June 9, 1965 Builders, Realtors Lining Up Against Public Housing Plan - Issue Before Voters This Fall June 13, 1965 Group Opposes Public Housing July 18, 1965 Bluffs Councilmen Create Low Rent Housing Agency - Dale Ball Heads 5-Man Group August 3, 1965 Low-Rent Housing Chairman To Contact Opposing Groups - Commission Holds First Meeting August 12, 1965 Low Rent Housing Agency Asked To Okay 300 Units - City Staff Eyes 2 General Areas August 27, 1965 Group Formed To Investigate, Analyze Low-Rent Housing Plan August 31, 1965 $3,625,000 Program Urged By Low-Rent Housing Agency - 290 Dwelling Units Eyed On Five Sites September 8, 1965 Public Housing Group To Meet September 12, 1965 Councilmen, Housing Group Confer About Ballot Question - Resolution Likely Monday Night September 14, 1965 Katelman Hurts Public Housing - Charges Are Issued By Rest Of Council September 14, 1965 Public Housing Issue Debate - By Ball And Filbert September 23, 1965 Planners OK Housing; Not Pierce Site September 29, 1965 Ministers Back Public Housing Plan October 5, 1965 Council To Strike Pierce Street Site - Public Housing Issue October 5, 1965 Day Strikes Back On Public Housing Issue - Challenges Pakey On Taxation October 18, 1965 New Idea Emerges As Housing Plan Is Beaten - Annexation Wins In City Election October 20, 1965 City Prepares Its Third Program For HUD Funds September 20, 1967 Low Rent Housing Vote Urged Here - Circulate Petitions May 28, 1968 Council To Hear Public Housing Committee Idea July 14, 1968 5 Appointed To Public Housing Advisory Board July 28, 1968 Group Formed Here To Provide Housing - For Displaced Families July 30, 1968 New Housing Group Has Many Ways To Finance - No Plans Yet, But . . . August 4, 1968 Voters Decide On Two Housing Issues Sept. 3 August 6, 1968 Chamber Backs Low-Rent Issue August 23, 1968 Yes On Public Housing August 24, 1968 Housing Issue Hits Snag - Election Delay Asked By NAACP; Rev. Moore Replies To Statements August 24, 1968 Low-Rent Units Could Be $6 Million Venture - Voters Decide Sept. 3 August 25, 1968 Realtors Approve Of Low Rent Units August 28, 1968 Voters To Decide Low Rent Issue September 1, 1968 Elderly Housing In; Families Out September 4, 1968 Committee To Be New Housing Authority Here October 5, 1968 Low Rent Units Could Be Ready In 3 Years October 20, 1968 Bluffs Housing Authority Looks At Omaha's Projects November 21, 1968 Housing Cut-Back Is Eyed December 3, 1968 Housing Application Is Readied For HUD January 10, 1969 150 Units For Low Income Are Planned February 22, 1969 Facts Sought On Low Rent Application March 21, 1969 Council Adopts Resolutions On Low Rent Units March 25, 1969 City Officials, Community Leaders Fear Housing Lag March 30, 1969 House Bill Would Aid Elderly Units April 13, 1969 Elderly Care Facility Will Be Constructed May 23, 1969 Low-Rent Units Receive Approval - Reveal Site Area June 11, 1969 Agency Learns Developers May Hold Options On Sites August 22, 1969 60 Developers Eye Elderly Units Here September 7, 1969 Pre-Briefing Is Set For Elderly Housing October 7, 1969 Council Supports Housing October 24, 1969 Site Support Appreciated By Agency October 30, 1969 Low Rent Project Proposals Offered November 8, 1969 Here Is A Peek At Some Of The Housing Proposals November 9, 1969 One Proposal For Elderly November 9, 1969 Five Developers In Running For Project November 11, 1969 Low Rent Housing Developer Approved November 13, 1969 Executive Director Eyed For Bluffs Housing Agency December 11, 1969 Low Rent Agency Eyes March Date January 14, 1970 Low Rent Housing Start In 90 Days February 6, 1970 Elderly Project's Groundbreaking Set For Summer April 12, 1970 Low-Rent Developer Dropped May 27, 1970 Low Rent Development Considered June 11, 1970 FHA Head Notes Bluffs Moving Ahead On Housing June 17, 1970 New Proposals For Elderly Units July 7, 1970 New Proposal For Housing Unit November 26, 1970 Low Rent Site Cleared December 12, 1970 Low-Rent Housing Plan Set March 1 February 1, 1971 Low Rent Units Close To Reality April 13, 1971 Elderly Units Get 4-Month City Deadline June 23, 1971 Plans Filed For Low-Rent Housing For Bluffs Elderly - Fall Construction Possible September 2, 1971 Low Rent Housing September 12, 1971 Low Rent Project On Way October 19, 1971 HUD Okays Low Rent October 19, 1971 Low Rent Construction Will Begin October 22, 1971 Low Rent Housing Groundbreaking Set November 19, 1971 Break Ground For Housing November 22, 1971 Work Site Kept 'Warm' January 13, 1972 108-Unit Apartments Step Closer January 26, 1972 Housing Facility Takes Shape March 9, 1972 Low-Rent Units One-Third Ready April 13, 1972 Carpenters' Strike Halts Work At Housing Project April 26, 1972 Laborers Union Stops Work At Housing Project April 27, 1972 Pre-Cast Design Aids Early Low-Rent Housing Finish April 30, 1972 Leased Housing Program May Get Additional Units May 17, 1972 Housing Agency Eyes Apartments For Old Mercy August 10, 1972 Candidates In Favor Of Elderly Housing October 31, 1973 Elderly Housing Units Assured For The City October 6, 1974 Six Developers Consider C.B. Job November 17, 1974 Low Rent Housing Now City Priority January 26, 1975 Low Rent Units Step Nearer Start April 18, 1975 Deny Seldin Project Bid June 24, 1976 Low-Rent Proposals To Be Sought By City July 27, 1976 Official Likes City Low-Rent Proposals July 29, 1976 Land Rezoning Case Taken To High Court September 23, 1976 Housing Projects Approved October 1, 1976 Housing For Elderly Makes Sense - In Downtown Council Bluffs January 28, 1977 Bluffs Public Housing Has A Long Way To Go May 1, 1977 Low-Rent Housing Unit Work Set For Woodbury January 31, 1978 Progress Made In Low-Rent Housing - Finkel Recalls Successes August 13, 1978 Carpenters Strike Stops Work - One Job Continuing June 12, 1980 Housing Authority To Seek Money For Homes For Elderly May 16, 1980 Low-Rent Housing Is Near Completion August 14, 1980 Bluffs Eligible For Grant For Low-Income Housing August 21, 1980 Omaha Firm Will Design Bluffs Housing Project October 28, 1980 First Default On Rehab Loan June 26, 1984 City Council To Consider Housing Grant August 12, 1984 Housing Grant Sought August 14, 1984 Council To Eye Rooming House Rezoning Bid August 26, 1984 Council Wants Look At Neighborhood's Zoning August 29, 1984 $40 Million Boost For SWI Housing August 31, 1984 Rooming House OK'd September 11, 1984 Interest High In Low-Interest Money September 23, 1984 Housing Will Be City Council Topic September 23, 1984 No Lines, But Low-Interest Loans Committed September 26, 1984 More Housing Funds Available September 30, 1984 SWI Institutions To Have Special Mortgage Money October 1, 1984 Mortgage Money Available In SWI Wednesday October 2, 1984 Finding A Place To Live - It's Not Always Easy April 21, 1985 Federal Loan OK'd For Bluffs Housing September 29, 1986 Housing Project May Take Two Years October 4, 1986 Lack Of Financing Delays Low-Income Housing Plan March 10, 1987 City Seeks $1.7 Million To Purchase 30 Homes March 24, 1987 Council Kills Application For Rental Housing Grant May 12, 1987 Proposed Housing Gets MAPA OK June 26, 1987 Home-Finance Plan Goal Is Improving Low-Income Areas August 20, 1987 HUD Rehab Program Restores Bluffs House July 30, 1989
Chicago & North Western Transportation Co.
Chicago & North Western Transportation Co. (Includes C&NW Railroad)
Safety Awards Given 6 Railroad Foremen. June 26, 1952 One Hurt In 11-Car Derailment of Train. January 7, 1953 CNW Lifts Track, Big Lake Bridge; Strengthens Levee Gap Against River. May 3, 1953 Sweeping Change In CNW Freight Traffic; Means More Activity In Bluffs. April 10, 1956 C&NW Seeks To Close Down 1-Man Stations; 20 SW Iowa Towns Included. January 24, 1958 C&NW Trains To Terminate Here; Passengers To Take Taxi Bus To Omaha. September 24, 1958 CNW To Curtail Daytime Service; To Halt Passenger Trains To Clinton. November 5, 1958 New Offices. March 1, 1959 New Electronic System Keeps Tabs On Freight Cars For CNW. May 5, 1959 CNW To Drop Two Trains On June 11. May 12, 1959 C&NW To Drop Trains 5 and 6. March 11, 1960 93-Year Tradition Ends As No. 5 Makes Last Run. March 14, 1960 Old NW Depot To Be A Tavern. June 22, 1962 Discuss C&NW Dispute At Mediator's Urging; Management And Union Executives. August 31, 1962 C&NW Employes [sic] Trickle Back To Work In C.B.; Pay Loss Estimated At $55,000. September 29, 1962 Crossing Rails Can Be Frightening; On Washboard Road. November 15, 1966 Cannons Boomed As First Train Chugged Into CB Century Ago. February 5, 1967 Provo, 40, New C&NW President. July 6, 1967 Harlan To Fight Railroad Pull Out; Meeting Planned. Janaury 9, 1974 Passenger train studied; The Council Bluffs Zephyr? February 4, 1980 C&NW gets contract to carry mail. May 22, 1980 Railroad restructures its divisions. July 7, 1985 CNW agrees to sale to investment firm. November 18, 1987 Branstad blasts plan for NCW rail takeover. December 10, 1987C>B> employees sue C&NW for hearing injuries. April 13, 1988 County continues fight in CNW tax-refund suit. April 20, 1988 Amtrak eyes SWI if CNW fixes tracks. March 2, 1989 Bills introduced to block strike as C&NW mediation continues. July 27, 1988 CNW workers walk off jobs in crew fight. September 9, 1988 CNW derailment blocks city streets. October 31, 1990
Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad Bridge
Rural C.B. bridge is 'one of a kind.' December 25, 1988 Autopsy scheduled to identify body. November 7, 1990
CGW Railroad Strike Settled; 10 of 72 Employes [sic] No at Work Here. March 9, 1953 CGW Opens New Depot In Bluffs. January 11, 1956 Chicago Great Western Has New $60,000 Facility CGW Starts 2nd Big Project Here; Includes Complete New Engine House. February 7, 1956 CGW Construction To Start Monday. October 4, 1956 New Railroad Facility. August 28, 1957 Great Western Puts Final Touches On 'Model Yard;' Two-Year Project Costs More Than Half Million. August 28, 1957 C.B. Facilities Impress 'Top Brass' of Railroad; Come Here In Special Train. September 11, 1957 Great Western Railway Adopts Ex-Bluffs Man's Caboose Plan; New Car More Versatile. February 18, 1962 New Power For CGW. September 15, 1963 CGW To End Passenger Service Here. September 29, 1965 Unbuilding A Railroad. June 8, 1969 City And Railroad Settle Paving Assessment Hassle. June 11, 1969 Railroad Tracks "Vanishing." July 6, 1969
Children's Square U.S.A. Moved from medium file 4-25-92 See also Christian Home
Band From Christian Home Will Play at Boy Scout Review. April 6, 1931 Old Clock Has Retired From 'Tattletale Job'; At Christian Home. June 10. 1962 Togetherness Is The By-Word For Christian Home 'Parents.' December 22, 1963 Christian Home Population Hits The 200 Mark Christian Home To Start Building; Lets $180.000 Contract. August 28, 1966 Christian Home Will Demolish First Building. May 24, 1970 Cornerstone Hall Will Be Wrecked. December 14, 1970 Orphanage Isn't A Proper Term For Christian Home. February 28, 1971 Folk Songs At Christian Home. March 11, 1971 Old Boiler Gone. April 20, 1971 A New Emphasis At Christian Home. November 30, 1973 Learning life skills at Pearl Miller Cottage. April 25, 1986 County still seeking place to put juvenile offenders. September 5, 1980 Ground broken for $450,000 home. August 13, 1991 Teen hurt in fight at Children's Square. March 6, 1992 Injunction sought in license revocation. March 20, 1992 Children's Square denies charges. March 20, 1992 DHS moved quickly at Children's Square. March 20, 1992 Children's Square Awaits next move by state officials. March 23, 1992 Few programs accept violent youth. March 25, 1992 Ross breaks silence to defend facility. March 25, 1992 State renews move to close foster program. March 25, 1992 Children's Square board will keep meeting private. March 26, 1992 Children's Square board members mum on meeting. March 27, 1992 Board agrees to commission outside study. March 28, 1992 Program operates at a loss in caring for Iowa students. March 28, 1992 56 employees lose jobs at group home. March 29, 1992 Children's Square U.S.A. emergency-care license scheduled to expire today. April 1, 1992 Wood appointed president at Children's Square U.S.A April 13, 1993 Study planned for foster-care program here. April 17, 1992 Former board chairmen defend Children's Square. April 19. 1992 State subpoenas 25 at Children's Square. April 23, 1992 Date to be set for Children's Square hearing. April 24, 1992 Complaints by neighbors haven't helped. April 25, 1992 Concerned mother says she left area for children's safety. April 25, 1992 Children's Square students spark fear in neighborhood. April 25, 1992 Applicant voiced concerns to Ross, then denied job. April 27, 1992 Child-abuse allegations spurred probe. April 28, 1992 Iowa targets 11 abuses at Children's Square. April 28, 1992 'DHS did Children's Square a favor.' April 29, 1992 Goodenow says riot followed counselor firings. April 29, 1992 Three resign top Children's Square posts. May 1, 1992 DHS refuses comment on resignations; Official sees positive effort by Children's Square board to correct problems. May 2, 1992 Critics rally, laud revised board stand. May 2, 1992 12-year-old reports shots fired in Bluffs. May 3, 1992 Council notified in advance of Children's Square search. May 4, 1992 Ross calls for independent investigation. May 4, 1992 Ross cites DHS abuse, defends youth program. May 5, 1992 Date not scheduled yet for revocation hearing. May 9, 1992 State workers accused of abusing their power. May 9, 1992 Children's Square; Council Bluffs school superintendent leading search for new director. May 12, 1992 Children's Square plans to reopen program; State completes child-abuse investigation; hearing may not be held. May 19 1992 Children's Square negotiating with state. May 26, 1992 Consultant may be hired in president search. May 26, 1992 Foster-care program was 'one of best.' May 28, 1992 Children's Square delays decision in hiring search. May 29, 1992 Children's Square: 'Issues resolved.' July 13, 1992 Agency gears up to reopen. July 29, 1992 Wood a good choice at Children's Square. April 14, 1993
Childs, David Shenandoah Candidate for legislature
Small a big issue in Senate match. October 25, 1978
Howard Works To Cut Down $1,500,000 Order Back-Log - Gearing For Peace-Time Production October 17, 1948 Howard Plant May Move To Kansas City - Keller Blames Council For Spot Zoning Change Near His Home June 4, 1949 New Plastic Film Developed Here - Howard Salesmen To Hear Of Product April 11, 1954 Howard Plastics To Produce Machine For Vacuum Sealing Of Food In Bags February 28, 1955 Council Bluffs Is Plastic Bag Center - Gastronomical Figures . . . . . October 2, 1955 Howard Plastics To Expand Plant - Keller Announces $100,000 Program April 1, 1956 Plastics Firm To Discontinue - Move Will Affect About 40 Employees April 8, 1959 Old Howard Plastics Plant Gutted By Fire - Financial Loss Unknown March 17, 1962 Mopping Up: March 18, 1962
Hughes: I Have Faith In Our Future, Not Optimism - 'We Must Rediscover Sense Of Purpose As Nation'
Demo Candidate November 11, 1959 Democratic Governor Candidate . . . May 3, 1962 New Iowa Governor And Family . . . November 7, 1962 A Big Win November 4, 1964 Gov. Hughes, Seated, Signs Bill . . . February 24, 1965 Hughes Bucks GOP Trend November 6, 1968 State Canvass Shows That Hughes Really Beat Stanley November 17, 1968 Sen. Hughes Meets Lisa December 21, 1970 Hughes Won't Run for Presidency August 15, 1971 Hughes Doesn't Want Re-Election - Foregoes Senate For Religious Laywork September 6, 1973 Hughes' Decision Not To Run Again - Closest Aide Reveals Agony February 3, 1974 Hughes: I Have Faith In Our Future, Not Optimism - ' We Must Rediscover Sense Of Purpose As Nation' January 5, 1975 Hughes Wins Post With Senate As Alcohol Consultant January 3, 1975