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Mrs. Elsie Everest
Oberne, McDaneld & Co.
Oberne, McDaneld & Co. hides, wool and furs. East side of Main and 5th
Oakland, Iowa
File #2 1972-1993
American Beef Packers . . . is the largest industry in Oakland. The packing plant, which often processes about 10,000 head of cattle a week, employs more than 300 area residents. The company has a newly constructed beef confinement facility near…
Oakland, Iowa
File #2 1972-1993
New Horsepower . . . pulled an old covered wagon slowly down Oakland's Main Street Monday afternoon during the parade of the Oakland Fall Festival. Theme of the parade was "Through The Years In America."
Oakland Stores Get Fresh Look
Mrs. Jim Johnson . . . co-owner of Carley and Johnson, appliance and furniture dealers in Oakland, proudly displays the restoration work done on the 90-year-old structure which houses her business and three others.
Oakland Salon Gets Facelift: First In Renovation Program
(top) The Main Street Of Oakland . . . will undergo a face-lifting in the near future, through a program started by the Oakland Commercial Club, in cooperation with town merchants and landowners. Facades of some of the downtown buildings have…
Oakland firemen
Oakland firemen are shown wearing firefighting gear as a warm-up for the competition in Monday's annual Fall Festival, when firemen from throughout Southwest Iowa will take part in a water fight tournament for cash prizes.
Oakland dentist named head of new county conservation board
At Organizational Meeting. . . of Pottawattamie County Conservation Commission are its five members. They are: Dr. Leo Dick of Oakland, Robert Gronstal of Treynor, and Clyde Talley of Council Bluffs, all seated; Douglas Peters of Council Bluffs and…
Oakland Church Turns 100
Sharon Presbyterian Church . . . turns 100 this year. Standing in front of the church are Rev. Michael Harvey, left, Mrs. Donald Hering and Mrs. Claire Vance.
Oakland Church Plans Celebration - To Mark 75th Anniversary
First Congregational Church . . . has 250 members.
Oakland blast
Blast area is pointed out by Bernard O'Neill and Herb Rock both of Avoca and relatives of Wilber McCown who was injured in the mishap. Rock was pulling the light switch that apparently set off the explosion. McCown landed against the furnace at left…
Oakland Avenue postcards
Three postcards depicting Oakland Avenue in Council Bluffs, IA.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
Sturdy Columns . . . and a wrought iron railing form an interesting pattern on the porch of the Joern home.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
Fine Carved Wood . . . adds a rich luster to the impressive interior of the Joern home. This is the inviting view that greets visitors in the reception hall.
Oakland Ave. Mansion Built To Last Forever - Made of Granite Blocks On Three Foot Stone Foundation
Wood Paneled Dining Room . . . is a colorful combination of red oak and expensive accessories. All furnishings in this room are original.