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Holy Family Completes Redecorating Sanctuary
Holy Family Catholic Church . . . located at 2231 Avenue B, has been a fine landmark on this corner site since it was built in 1908. The red brick structure is in the need of new mortar and its pastors, the Very Rev. Msgr. Albert L. Davidsaver and…
Holy Family Completes Redecorating Sanctuary
Interior Of The Church . . . sanctuary is a beautiful combination of the old and the new. Its red carpeting seems to unfold for its worshippers at the door, welcoming them inside. The Rev. Samuel Palmer, co-pastor of the parish, stands behind the…
Holy Family To Mark 75th Year
Holy Family Church . . . has been a longtime landmark on the corner 0f 2300 Avenue B and this month is commemorating its 75th anniversary. When it was founded, it was the only Catholic Church on the west side of Council Bluffs. Few changes have been…
Holy Family To Mark Golden Anniversary - Pastor To Observe 40th Year
History Repeats . . . for Mrs. Mary Schwenk and Mrs. Katherine O'Keefe as they view the cornerstone at Holy Family Church. They were present for the ceremony when the stone was laid 50 years ago. With them is Msgr. William Coughlan, parish pastor for…
Lot Of Pieces Left To Pick Up
The Night Deposit Box . . . from First Federal Savings and Loan's West Broadway office survived the explosion. It was removed from the rubble and transported to the savings and loan's main office, a bank official said.
Loyalty Sunday Will Include Pledges Toward New Building - Baptists To Let Bids In March
First Baptist Church . . . educational wing is shown in above architect's drawing. The unit will relieve crowded conditions and beautify the church property.
Many Changes Are Made At Glendale Presbyterian - Chancel Area Rebuilt . . .
Blond Oak Altar . . . of Glendale Church is enhanced by sprays of flowers on either side of the railing surrounding the chancel area.
Memorial Chapel Will Be Dedicated
Adjusting Crosses . . . that adorn the wall behind the pulpit of First Church of the Nazarene chapel is the Rev. A.D. Foster, designer and builder of the religious symbol wall piece. With him is Ms. Donna Mower, church secretary.
Name Chairmen For Fund Drive - First Presbyterian Sets $100,000 Goal
Looking Over Plans . . . for First Presbyterian Church addition are the Rev. Howard B. Dooley, Joe W. Smith, Robert R. O'Brien and Norman E. Nygaard.
New Church Takes Shape
Construction of the new sanctuary of First Church of the Nazarene, Twenty-sixth Street and Avenue A, is well under way. A construction crane this week put arches and purlins in place which will support the roof. The Rev. A.D. Foster, pastor of the…
New Church Wing Dedication Sunday - 7:30 P.M. At First Baptist
Top - New Annex Of First Baptist Church . . . is of harmonizing red brick. The new structure is attached to the church building by modernistic glass fronted corridors and white stone paneling.
Middle - Spacious Classrooms . . . such as this are…
Middle - Spacious Classrooms . . . such as this are…
New Church, Educational Units Are Big Projects Here For '72
First Church of the Nazarene . . . and its adjoining properties extend a half of the block west from the church proper. Building plans are now underway to replace the church itself with a new edifice and ample Christian Education facilities. Many of…
New Sanctuary For Old Church
Picking Out Hymns . . . for Sunday's dedication service are the Rev. Richard D. Hogan, pastor of the First Christian Church, and organist Berneil Hanson. Some of the pipes from the 1,800-pipe Wicks Organ in the sanctuary can be seen in the…
Noah's Ark Mural Adorns Class Wall
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…
Old Church Coming Down
First United Presbyterian Church, 634 Willow Ave. is doomed for destruction. The Rev. David McCalmont, pastor of the church is standing at its front entrance which has not been used for the past month. The congregation voted unanimously Sunday to…
Plans For $350,000 Plant Okayed By First Christian - Groundbreaking In April
Architect's Drawing . . . of new educational unit and present First Christian Church at Scott and Mynster Streets.
Police Link Presbyterian Fire With 2 Other Church Breakins
Police Sgt. F.L. Foster . . . examines secretary's desk, which has been ransacked at First Presbyterian church.
Rededication Services Set - Dr. Calhoun To Speak At First Presbyterian
Reading Centennial Booklet . . . are four ministers who have served First Presbyterian Church here. They are C. Carson Bransby, Paul Calhoun, Frederick W. Evans and Howard B. Dooley, present pastor.
Sharing Church Space 'A Success'
Discussing Church Matters . . . at Gethsemane Presbyterian Church are Pastor John Pettit and Pastor David Leggett of the South Park Church of God. Friends for six years, the two have worked out a cooperative schedule for their respective…