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On Crescent Ski Run...the weatherman jumped the opening date. Boyd Cook and Pat Healey of Omaha try out their skis with the new Alpine style lodge in background.

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Unprotected Townships...in West Pottawattamie County include Rockford, Boomer, Crescent, Hazel Dale, Lake, Garner and a small section of Kane East. The shaded areas--Council Bluffs and Lewis Township--have fire protection.

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Oldest Building...in Crescent is this wooden structure, soon to be replaced by new building at left.

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Main Street...in Crescent on Highway 30A, lined with numerous places of business.

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Country School Conversion...by Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Allen Jr., Crescent, is nearly complete. The next question: What to do with big school building, partially appearing at the left?

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Readying Snow Pipes...at Crescent Ski Hills is supervisor Jack Husebo.

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Work on the ski run and lodge at the Crescent Ski Hills northeast of Crescent is moving along rapidly but contractors and owners alike are hoping for continued good weather for the balance of November to assure completion by early winder [sic]. Above…

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Looking Down...the ski run being built at Crescent, one can get an idea of the height by the cars parked at the bottom of the hill. And electric tow will bring skiers to the top. A ski lodge is planned in the clump of trees on the opposite slope.

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photo of sign: "Crescent" and "Speed Limit 45"

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This Church...was first used by the Crescent RLDS congregation 100 years ago.

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This 103-Year-Old Copy...of the Crescent City Oracle provides a human interest highlight in the booming town of 1857. Although platted at that time the town has only recently become incorporated.

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New arches arrived this week at McDonald's of Manawa, 3036 S. Expressway. The 75-foot sign was put up by Globe Sign Co. of Omaha. The workers are Mike Gardener on top of the sign, Earl Ward in the center and Lou Gintz.

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Both indoor and outdoor seating are available at the newly remodeled McDonald's Restaurant, 2629 W. Broadway. The restaurant underwent extensive renovation, and the amount of patron parking was increased. Grand opening festivities are being conducted…

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Mayor Maynard Telpner officially opens the new McDonald's Hamburger Restaurant at 2629 W. Broadway Tuesday. Taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are George Beno Jr., representing the Chamber of Commerce; John Skoog and B.L. Copeland, co-owners,…

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McDonald's nationwide hamburger chain has started construction of a new $125,000 unit at 2629 W. Broadway in Council Bluffs. It will be the 11th McDonald's in Iowa. The firm has 419 restaurants in 42 states.

McConnell, Leslie M.
Council Bluffs City Manager
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