An Easy Look . . . for evening that keeps its wearer poised and polished is chosen by Rebecca King of Hancock, Miss America for 1974. The slim dress and matching jacket are easily packable and looks at home in any climate.
Talking About Her Ideas . . . on life is Rebecca Ann King of Hancock, this year's Miss Americal. She entered the contest for the scholarship money. Miss King plans to become a lawyer.
(top) Rebecca Ann King
(mid) Miss King . . . as she appeared Sept. 9 after winning the Miss America title in Atlantic City, N.J. - AP Wirephoto
(bot) This Sign . . . along Highway 59 in Hancock will let travelers know the tow is the home of Rebecca…
Iowa Native . . . Rebecca Ann King, Miss Colorado, walks down the runway after being named Miss America at Atlantic City, N.J. She is formerly from Hancock. - AP Wirephoto
This is a picture of the Wylie King family of Hancock shortly after daughter Rebecca Ann was crowned Miss Americal for 1974. They are brother David, sister Mary Grace Paulson, Mr. and Mrs. King, and Rebecca. - AP Wirephoto
Miss America For 1974 . . . Rebecca Ann King, who won her state title as Miss Colorado, poses with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wylie King of Hancock, Iowa; her sister, Mary Grace Paulson; and her brother David; after being crowned in Atlantic City,…
Hancock Mayor Russell Griggs . . . displays equipment of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department. This spring the town will make a second try to get rural people to help pay the costs of fire protection for Valley Township. Last fall a vote to levy a…
Checking Insulation . . . in the Hancock Fire Hall are Mayor Russell Griggs and Fire Chief Lyle Neve. Hancock voters will be asked to approve construction of a new Fire Hall-Town Council Building this summer.
This House In Downtown Hancock . . . includes a small telephone office at the left and an apartment on the right occupied by the night operator. When the night operator goes to bed, she connects a bell that rings in her apartment when someone wants…
This Is It . . . all the wires and gadgets needed to run a telephone company, a small one like the one at Hancock. But soon this tiny, independently-owned operation may be part of the past, if its stockholders vote to put in a direct dial system.