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Historical Past Has Future
Little Wagon Wheels Chapel . . . contains small pulpit pews from a Linwood country church and the huge bell in front belonged to the old Loveland Methodist Church. In the background stands the post office building with a horse-head hitching post…
Historical Past Has Future
A Small Covered Wagon . . . is examined by Historical Society member Mrs. Herbert Herman of Magnolia and Allene Latta, secretary. This small wagon was probably used for business rather than travel, the women said.
Historical Past Has Future
Stoking The Fire . . . in appropriate costume is Allene Latta of Logan, secretary of the Historical Society. The one-room school is the West Boyer Valley School, open from 1868 to 1959. One of the most popular buildings, the school is equipped with…
Future Looking Brighter For Niles' Museum At Missouri Valley
Niles and Kenneth Acrea . . . chairman of a group to form a county historical society to preserve the museum, discuss plans inside the old cabin amid such relics as a spinning wheel, ancient guns and household items.
Future Looking Brighter For Niles' Museum At Missouri Valley
Preston Niles . . . talks to visitors while standing in front of his "Stage Depot," a log cabin built in 1856 near Ames which he later had moved to form part of his museum at Missouri Valley.