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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…
Church Winding Up Centennial Event - Missouri Valley First Presbyterian
Present Pastor . . . The Rev. Edward C. Fish is pictured with former pastors Paul Figge, Robert T. McDill, Charles Horejs, J.M. Logan, Howard B. Dukelow and A.J. Kearns.
Special Design:
This structure is the new First Lutheran Church at Missouri Valley, a $120,000 building specially designed for the congregation by Donald R. Hollis, architect of Kansas City. The church will seat approximately 300 and is complete with kitchen,…
They Have Confidence In The Future Of Town
New Supermarket . . . in Missouri Valley is envisioned as start of a shopping center on this large site, surrounded by a decorative stone wall.
They Have Confidence In The Future Of Town
New Nursing Home . . . in the hills at the north edge of Missouri Valley will house about 60 and employ more that 20 persons.
First Concern Was Need Of Patients - At New Missouri Valley Home . . .
Typical . . . two-bedroom at the home with attractive drapes, tile floor and soft wall colors.
First Concern Was Need Of Patients - At New Missouri Valley Home . . .
Dining Area . . . and entrance foyer looking to the west in Longview Nursing Home.
Merry Christmas:
The young aren't the only ones who enjoy Christmas parties. Residents of Longview Nursing Home at Missouri Valley were feted at a party Sunday. A.J. Podenoif, 91, donned the Santa suit to pass out gifts around the big tree. From left, are Minnie…
Delay Opening Of I-80 West Of Avoca
Interstate 80 . . . winds from the bluffs overlooking Loveland to an interchange with Interstate 29. Bridge in foreground is the new Interstate 29 overpass and east section of that bridge will be open next week. Bridge in center takes Illinois…
Official Opening:
Mayor C.E. Myrland of Onawa snips the ribbon officially opening the Onawa-Sloan segment of Interstate Highway 29. To Mayor Myrland's right is Everett Shockey, Council Bluffs, member of the Iowa Highway Commission who shared the ribbon cutting duties.…
Erect Tribute To Armed Forces
Erecting Plaque . . . on Interstate Highway 29 are Arden Mulvania and Jack Richardson. The Iowa Highway Commission employees did the work on their own time.
It's H-Day For the Superroad Program
Hard Surfaced Shoulders . . . will mean greater safety for future travelers on the Interstate. The shoulders will be 10 feet wide on the outside edge of the highway, 6 feet wide on the inside dividing strip. Construction involves almost as much work…
It's H-Day For the Superroad Program
Plastic Sheets . . . are another construction innovation being used on the Interstate project. The plastic us used to simplify the curing of freshly poured concrete. When the new surface is poured, it is immediately covered with huge sheets of the…
It's H-Day For the Superroad Program
Another view . . . of the Interchange site shows the Mormon Trail (parked cars) approaching the new highway from the west. The angle formed by the junction is currently one of the busiest spots in the Interstate project. Machines and men are working…