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This Gigantic Mural . . . painted on a wall in the Toddler's classroom at First Christian Church illustrates Noah calling the birds and beasts to join him and his family aboard his ark to preserve them from the great flood. The artist was Mrs. Roy…

Harry Mauck Jr. . . . spent 44 years on The Nonpareil, serving in various positions from reporter to managing editor. His last position was associate editor, writing editorials and covering the Iowa legislature.

Norman F. Elgan, Chief (Dec. 21, 1966 to Oct. 1. 1982)

Five photographs of the corner of North and East Pierce St.

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Dodge Park...the portion north of Broadway, upper part of map, was purchased by city tax funds.

Photograph of Southeast corner of North 2nd St. Start of Kanesville Blvd.

Northcrest Manor - 34 Northcrest

3 photos - Northeast corner of 40th St. and West Broadway(Playland Park roller coaster)

Postcard of the Northwest Bell Telephone Building

Old-timers have many memories of scenes like this, created Thursday afternoon when a major power failure plunged The Nonpareil and the rest of Council Bluffs into darkness. State Editor Verne Peyser prepares news copy about the blackout by the light…

The heat is nothing to lose your head over but this old gent in Bayliss Park appears to have done just that. Actually he was dropping his head on his chest while sitting in the shade. Recent highs of 107 and 110 are even too hot for a hat.

Six postcards from Wilcox, Meneray, and Smith nurseries.

Nursing Home - 501 Frank

Bethany Lutheran Home...will open it's [sic] doors for inspection Sunday. Fifteen Lutheran Churches in the area have spent $2 million getting the nursing home ready. First patients are expected in mid-June.

Food Preparation Center...on second level of Bethany Home is shown by Chuck Berry, food service manager. The all-electric facility has convection ovens.

Three photographs at foot of Oakland Ave. South side of Washington Ave. Now Omni Parking garage.

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A Rugged Survivor . . . of the gay nineties sits like an impregnable fortress on Oakland Ave. It's the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Joern.

Wood Paneled Dining Room . . . is a colorful combination of red oak and expensive accessories. All furnishings in this room are original.
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