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Add 6,000 acres . . . federal plans call for a bigger Ox Bow Lake
Looking north . . .across the Ox Bow Lake proposal. Dotted line at lower left indicates the approximate course the Missouri River channel would take. Land area in center would became wildlife refuge. Sealed off river loop would become a lake.
History, nature, recreation enough for everyone at DeSoto Refuge
Jim Frates . . . manager of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, demonstrates giant bellows removed from the hull of the steamship Bertrand. Frates said the bellows were used to created extra heat in the boilers of the vessel, which sank more than 100…
De Soto Nat'l Wildlife Refuge #1
Man kneeling next to frozen water with a tape measure and axe laying on the ground.
De Soto Nat'l Wildlife Refuge #1
Sign says "Leaving DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge."
De Soto Nat'l Wildlife Refuge #1
De Soto Lake
New beach area
New beach area : Swimmers or sunbathers will find a new 1,000-foot sandy beach ready for them this summer at DeSoto Bend National Wildlife Refuge west of Missouri Valley. The swimming area has been relocated to the inside of the bend southeast of the…
New boat launching
New boat launching . . . facilities are located at the south end of the lake. The concrete, six-lane ramp with docks is inspected by manager Dybsetter. This facility replaces a temporary unit to the north which has been closed. Swimming is no longer…
Bathhouse
Bathhouse . . . at the new swimming beach is constructed and panel siding provides changing areas and toilets for both men and women. The structure faces north and also houses a well which furnishes drinking water. Just south of the bathhouse is a…
Council Bluffs Firm Enters Chair Market
Finishing Touches...are administered by Harold Hiers to one of the 60 vinyl-covered models. Inspecting the job are Bob Bergstrom, and Don Pfeiffer.
Bergstrom Co. To Reopen Here
Trying His Hand...on a band saw in new building is Donald Bergstrom. The old plant was destroyed by fire.
Your Rest And Comfort Is Right Up This Man's Alley
Driving Screws...into one of the 300 picnic tables being made at Bergstrom Woodworking Col, are Charles Ottesen of Neola and Otto Tucker of Omaha.
Bergstrom Woodworking Co.
Richard Duvall workin on chair base
Couple gets boost for Wickham house restoration
O.P. Wickham house, 616. S. Seventh St.
Couple rescuing homes from years of neglect
Posing With...an old organ in one of the Victorian homes they own on South Seventh Street are Maurice and Carole Bergquist, 616 S. Seventh. They plan to christen the street Victorian Row, a group of houses that will have apartments, shops and a…
Bergquist, Maurice and Mrs.
Maurice Bergquist, on one knee in front of fireplace with wood and tile mantel
Bergquist, Maurice and Mrs.
Carole (Mrs. Maurice) Bergquist, watering plants
Bergquist, Maurice and Mrs.
Front and side view of exterior of Victorian house, at 616 S. Seventh St., built by O.P. Wickham
Bergquist, Maurice and Mrs.
Mrs. Maurice (Annette) Bergquist
308 Wendy Hgts
308 Wendy Hgts
Bergquist, Maurice and Mrs.
Maurice Bergquist
Silent Town Of Bentley--Once A Booming Community; Progess has Taken Its Toll
Main Street...of Bentley today is quiet and empty. Business places have all closed and buildings are boarded shut.