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Snowstorm Was A Week Early
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.
Residents In Six Townships Are Facing A Fiery Problem
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.
Area Landmark Being Razed
Oldest Building...in Crescent is this wooden structure, soon to be replaced by new building at left.
Crescent Has Lot More Than Might Be Expected; For Town Of 300
Main Street...in Crescent on Highway 30A, lined with numerous places of business.
Allens Tore Crescent School Down To Shell, Created Fine New Home; Next Job Is Trickier--Old Two-Story School
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?
Snow Sure Thing Nov. 15 If Cool Enough At Hills; Supervisor Finds Job Full Of First
Readying Snow Pipes...at Crescent Ski Hills is supervisor Jack Husebo.
Target Date: Dec. 15
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…
Ski Run Being Laid Out On Farm At Crescent; New Winter Sport For Western Iowa
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.
How It Was Named
photo of sign: "Crescent" and "Speed Limit 45"
Lone Crescent Church Is 100; RLDS Observance Planned
This Church...was first used by the Crescent RLDS congregation 100 years ago.
Crescent Paper OF 1857 Hints Of A Prominent City
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.
Tearful Bluffs Children Ordered To Return To Mother
Lyle McGlade
Deborah McGlade
Deborah McGlade
Judge To Talk To Children In Custody Battle - Father Jailed For Two Months
Lyle and Deborah McGlade with children, Scott and Patricia
Bigger Burger Sign
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.
Grand Opening At McDonald's
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…
Official Opening:
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,…
New Restaurant:
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.