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'Hoo Doo' Bad Luck? Not For Neola Residents
A Labor Day Parade . . . is one of the highlights of Neola's Hoo Doo Day, which also includes mud drags, a triathlon and tractor pulls. Members of the Harlan Shrine Patrol rode in the Neola Centennial parade at this time last year.
Neola Goes On Parade
From the small (the "economy-size" vehicles of the Shrine Patrol of Harlan) to the tall (a working replica of the Neola Grain Co. elevator,) Monday's Neola Centennial Parade provided a big draw to Labor Day crowds. The Neola Grain float was open…
Neolans Plan Hoo Doo Events - Annual Festival Sept. 5-6
The New Sign . . . in front of Neola's Bicentennial log cabin downtown is displayed by Gene Carlson, Hoo Doo Day planning committee chairman. The wooden sign is Neola's Bicentennial symbol and depicts various historical moments. Both the symbol and…
Neola Has Had Its Eye-Opening Moment Of Fear - Improved Highway 64 Has Brought Changes
This Is The View . . . motorists get of Neola's Highway 64 route. "Stop" signs in the middle of the road were placed there for the protection of pedestrians, especially school children.
Dedication Set
This memorial "to all the faithful buried in this cemetery" will be dedicated at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Neola on Memorial Day. The monument was erected by the Rev. James Hannon, S.J., native of Neola, now residing at Creighton University. Memorial…
Hose Running Champs Were Fleet Outsiders - Along With a Few Neola Firemen . . .
Fire Fighters . . . but not runners, as the well-fed look reveals, are these Neola citizens of the early 1900s. The group and their decorated cart have been incorrectly named in the past as the world champion running outfit.
Neola's '04 Fire Crew A Speedy One - Belt And Buckle Prove . . .
Members of the Neola volunteer fire department stand with their hose cart in the early 1900s.
Shades Of The Past Promenade At Minden
(top) 18th Century Ensembles . . . are worn by members of the Minden Centennial Committee. Mrs. Paul Nihsen is wearing a brown and camel two-piece winter suit with velvet inserts. The fan she is using is bamboo and linen. Mrs. Larry Siebels models a…
Minden UCC To Burn Debt - Dr. Libby To Speak
Standing In Front Of Church . . . is the Rev. Claude Smith, pastor of the Minden Congregational (United Church of Christ). The 20-classroom $90,000 Educational Unit of the church, dedicated in June 1968, is now debt free.
Minden Fire Hall Enlarged By New Three-Bay Addition
Inspecting Fire Equipment . . . housed at the old - and the new - Minden Fire Hall is Chief Elmer Schroder. The new addition at the left was funded by a variety of activities ranging from dances to donations. It is expected to be fully completed next…
Dedication Planned At Minden Church
The New Silver Creek United Methodist Church . . . will be dedicated during ceremonies Sunday, April 25. The congregation will also be marking its 90th anniversary.
Set Dedication Of Minden Church - Complete Work On Brick Structure
Minden Congregational Church . . . is to be dedicated at special services on May 8. Just now being completed, the dedication services will be the first to be held in the new structure.
Revenue Losses Blamed For Changes At Mercy
Sister Norita Cooney
Mercy's New Birthing Program Makes New Arrival Family Affair
Donna Emswiler
Outside Operator Sought For Mercy Generating Plant
Mercy Hospital officials are negotiating with EnerGroup to take over operation of the hospital power plant as a cost-cutting measure.
Local Officials Seek Parents Of Child Abandoned At Hospital
Abandoned Child: This photo is from a picture taken by Council Bluffs police when the child was hours old.
Ten Months Makes Huge Difference For Mercy
Bruce Hopkins