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Missile Checks Out 'Fine' At Mo. Valley - Atlas Into Firing Position
(top) Launching Building . . . and Atlas missile moving up into firing position are shown above. Large tank at left of building will contain liquid oxygen.
(bottom) Huge "Bird" . . . rests on its "pad" in 90 degree position as it would just…
(bottom) Huge "Bird" . . . rests on its "pad" in 90 degree position as it would just…
Mo. Valley Missile:
This is the first of three Atlas intercontinental ballistic missiles for the base near Missouri Valley. The Atlas, shown here upon arrival at the launching site, was trucked on a special trailer Wednesday from Offutt Air Force Base. The weapon is…
Missile Site:
The roadways and paths made by construction machinery at the Atlas missile site southeast of Missouri Valley provide an interesting geometric study in this aerial picture. The Army Engineers, who are building the base, said Tuesday that construction…
Odd Pattern:
Access roads to the several projects presently under construction at the Missouri Valley Atlas missile site and the grading work being done at each project provide an odd pattern in this aerial picture. The road at the right and across the top of the…
Limestone Firm Will Mine Rock From Yawning Quarry - Tunnels Will Form Future Underground Warehouse
Rim's Eye View . . . shows the gaping proportions of the Missouri Valley Limestone Co. quarry. Arrow points to mine entrance. Walls of the pit rise more than 120 feet in places. Lake at the bottom, formed by seepage, is an estimated 40 feet deep.
Work Of Nature Ages Ago Is Being Reduced By Man - At Lime Kiln Hollow . . .
(top) This Huge Cut . . . was made in the ridge above the quarry so trucks could dump their loads in the valley beyond. The view looks toward the quarry. Dynamite sheds are seen at the right.
(bottom) Dumping Ground . . . for the useless shale…
(bottom) Dumping Ground . . . for the useless shale…
Hospital Rents An Administrator - Missouri Valley Tries New Program
Talking Shop . . . with charge nurse Kay Kult of Blair, Neb., is John McDonough, Community Memorial Hospital chief executive officer. Although nominally an employee of St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, he runs the Missouri Valley hospital through a new…
Patient's Patio:
This beautiful concrete patio at Community Memorial Hospital at Missouri Valley offers patients an ideal spot for "sun treatment" while enjoying the wide expanse of Missouri River valley which stretches before them. The patio was planned free for the…
Still Lots Of Life In M.V. Opera House
Checking Supplies . . . are Rick Henry, center, and Paul Yeaman Jr., right, while an unidentified worker puts last-minute touches on the Opera House Bar. The 30s and 40s decor will include old prints and advertisements, plus potted plants. The…
Missouri Valley Gets Ready For Goose Calling Contest
Dusting Off . . . the Plaster of Paris model of a Canada goose for the revival of the World Championship Goose Calling Contest in Missouri Valley is Phil Perkins, contest chairman. Meanwhile Daryl Larson, finance chairman, cleans up a…
Mo. Valley Firms Damaged By Fire - Tenants Homeless
Missouri Valley Police Chief . . . Everett Gochenour surveys damage to the Round-Up Tavern in Missouri Valley where fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, heavily damaging three structures in the downtown area. Fire departments from Council Bluffs, Logan,…
Cornerstone In Place
The cornerstone for the new seven-story low rent housing unit was laid Saturday in ceremonies conducted by the Masonic Lodge. Laying the cornerstone are Lorenzo Sewell, Master of Missouri Valley Lodge 232; Otto Christiansen of Missouri Valley;…
Mo. Valley's Parade Draws 7,000 People
Holding The Reins . . . of her family's 80-year-ol horse-drawn buggy is Mrs. Fletcher Reel of Missouri Valley, who drove the vehicle in the centennial parade.
Festival Continues; Mo. Valley Bustles
About 40 Women And Children . . . modeled dresses, bathing suits and wedding gowns from 1871 to 1971 as part of centennial festivities. From left are Jane Lytten, Barbara Hoyt holding Jason Eckerman, Judy Colglazier, Lola Frazier, Janet Strain, Ruth…
Mo. Valley's Centennial Set
"All Right . . . who has the beard with the best bristles," say these Missouri Valley Centennial observers as they ready for the July 13-17 celebration. Gathered in front of Centennial Headquarters are from left, the Rev. Robert Henderson, Richard…
Miniature Museum A Delight - At Missouri Valley
(top) The Stage Depot . . . at the tiny Iowa Historical Museum on the fringe of Missouri Valley is a log cabin built around 1856. It contains a medley of pioneer relics. Pictured is caretaker George Cassidy.
(mid) This Spinning Wheel, Old Rocker…
(mid) This Spinning Wheel, Old Rocker…