Three Cooper Kids Lose Tonsils 'Like Troopers'. January 27, 1963
The Spider. January 27, 1963
More than 50 Hikers On Trek To Mo. Valley, Back. February 16, 1963
Pay Green Fees? February 28, 1963
Shovels And Heavy Equipment. March 5, 1963
Traffic At Standstill As Cattle Take To Superroad; Stock Truck Overturns. March 29, 1963
The Story of Lora Bebout And One Acre Of Wheat. May 3, 1963
Cass Deputy Auditor Retires After 54 Years In Court House; Was State's Youngest Auditor. May 8, 1963
Farmers Hard Hit By Imports Of Beef In U.S.; $3.5 Million Yearly Loss In This County. December 15, 1963
Mother Saves Baby As Four Sons Die In Fire. January 16, 1964
Pony Creek Post Card. March 9, 1964
Like Fine Lace. March 21, 1964
Nostalgic Scene. January 29, 1965
Working Like A Dog. January 30, 1965
Confidential Chat. April 20, 1965
Wooden Leg. September 28, 1965
Bluffs Couple Die In Airplane Crash. November 6, 1965
Winter Morn. January 26, 1966
Standing Guard. February 28, 1966
Howlin' Houn' Dog. April 1, 1966
Fountain Youths. May 25, 1966
]]> A Sans Suit Solo. May 2, 1968
100 Feet Of Track Damaged By Fire On Railroad Trestle; Believed Started By Passing Train. May 3, 1968
The Pumpkin Tree. September 18, 1968
Near Season's End. September 20, 1968
The Fall Is Near. September 22, 1968
Well-Guarded Leaf. September 23, 1968
Early Bluffs High-Rise. September 23, 1968
Reflection. October 8, 1968
Make-Believe Trains. October 8, 1968
Still Favorite Pastime, October 20, 1968
Hope For Safe Halloween; City Officials, Citizens. October 27, 1968
Target: A Fat Pheasant. November 9, 1968
An 8-Wheel Dropout. November 13, 1968
Lakeshore Tracks. November 14, 1968
Nippy Temperatures. November 20, 1968
A Shot In The Arm. December 12, 1968
The Rush Isn't Over Yet. December 22, 1968
Ignoring Chilly Temperatures. January 7, 1969
It Was A Horse Of A Different Color. January 17, 1969
Lace Trimming. January 31, 1969
It Depends On The Weather. February 2, 1969
Limbs And Twigs. February 4, 1969
A Weed Transformed. February 5, 1969
A Full-Length Mirror. February 6, 1969
A Brightening Sky. February 12, 1969
Fencing Out Winter. February 20, 1969
Winter's Grip Doesn't Lose Punch; Heavy Snowfall In State. February 28, 1969
Pointing The Way. March 19, 1969
Looking For Trouble. March 26, 1969
Web Of Steel. March 23, 1969
Everyone Say 'Ahhhh!' April 1, 1969
Happiness Is A Furry Chick. April 2, 1969
Next Year's Crop. May 11, 1969
Lunchtime For Kittens. May 27, 1969
It Looks Like A Hole In One. June 10, 1969
Bumping Up A Wrong Tree. July 20, 1969
First Shadows Of Fall. September 23, 1969
All That Is Missing. October 29, 1969
Frozen Lacework. January 5, 1970
It Was A Cold Day. January 6, 1970
The Rites Of Spring? February 2, 1970
The Headless Wrestler. February 11, 1970
The Splat Of Rain Drops. March 1, 1970
Who Says Dandelions Are Dandy. April 30, 1970
The Feeling Is Mutual. June 4, 1970
Sparkling Holiday. July 4, 1970
Bell Building Starts Out Clean-Faced. September 25, 1970
Midwest Harvest Going Downstream. October 20, 1970
Watch Out For Tricks On Treaters; Chief Outlines Precautions. October 25, 1970
Drizzle Molds Yule Beauty. December 11, 1970]]> And Why Not? April 1, 1966
'Ain't Gonna Sell', But He Can't Drive; Bluffs Man Grounded By Highway Patrol. September 14, 1966
'Gentle People' Visit Bluffs Vineyards. September 24, 1968
Our Choice Of Top News; For Year Just Ended. January 1, 1969.
What Would We Do Without America?' February 20, 1969
Battle Of Bulge Begins In Council Bluffs. March 5, 1969
Survivor Of Fatal Crash Recovering; Five Youths Killed. July 5, 1969.
'I Saw What Was Going To Happen'; Survivor Of Fatal Crash Recalls. July 6, 1969
Jeffrey Lost His Leg But Not His Spirit; 'Knows' God Has A Job For Him. September 14, 1969
It Take Love --AND MONEY--To Hook That Honey; Weddings Can Be Co$tly Affairs...July 5, 1970
School Tax Reform Could Mean 50-Mill Drop Here. January 24, 1971
Pressure: A Hidden Problem; Reaction Is Key, Experts Say. November 29, 1971
The Ordinary Is Exceptional For Donna; Girl Born Without Arms. February 27, 1972
Services Donated For Victim. August 22, 1972
The Real "Middlemen" Tell Their Story; 'Ham' Shows In Reporter. May 2, 1973
Scherle Charges 'Fix' In Squeeze Play On Stations. August 31, 1973
Big Achievements By A Little Man; Handicapped Teacher Carlton Beers. October 21, 1973
Has Had A Full Life. November 4, 1973
Bluffs Extortion Attempt Flops; Mother, Wife Safe. February 27, 1974
Everything Was Calm Until...; The Story Behind The Story. February 28, 1974
Not A Hot Head. July 22, 1974
]]> Elliott St. & Broadway]]> Hospital To Shares; With Lutheran Home. August 8, 1971
Bethany Board Has Election. January 14, 1972
Million Dollar Fund Drive For Nursing Home On Target. April 30, 1972
Turn Earth For Home. October 30, 1972
Home Plans Get Boost From Club. March 3, 1973
Bethany Lutheran Contract Awarded. September 8, 1973
Bethany Lutheran Foundation Grows. March 2, 1974
Cyclists Pedaled For $1.373 Pledges. June 15, 1974
Injunction Papers. July 8, 1974
Workmen Rush To Beat Cold. October 6, 1974
Church Construction Projects Continue In Council Bluffs. January 4, 1975
Bethany Home Will Open June 1. April 27, 1973
Nursing Home Plans For 5,000 Visitors. May 30, 1975
Bethany Home Is Dedicated Here. June 2, 1975
Rev. Reinking to serve chaplaincy at Bethany. March 5, 1977
Bethany Home now has 'ident' board. August 27, 1977
Lutheran Home residents get a boost from bunnies. November 11, 1981
Bethany Home gets $250,000 donation. April 22, 1984
Administrator eyed by Lutheran Home. June 19, 1984
Bethany celebrates Ten-year mission. June 3, 1985
Bethany gardeners try for prize. July 24, 1986
Whitson, Myer join foundation board. March 7, 1988
Hall, Davids named to Bethany Foundation Board of Directors. January 23, 1989
Bethany builds senior apartments. February 7, 1991
Bethany plans ground-breaking ceremonies for new unit Sunday. June 1, 1991
Electrician's appeal halts construction. August 18, 1992
]]> 1900 S. 7th St.]]> Bethany Elects Officers For 1955. January 15, 1955
Bethany Congregation Will Rededicate Church Vows; Pentecost Sunday. June 9, 1962
Names Scratched On Foundation. October 25, 1969
Bethany marks 75th birthday. November 27, 1982
]]> 413 N. 23rd St.]]> AME Founder's Day Observance; Bethel's 63rd Birthday. February 18, 1967
Five Persons Hurt As Auto Rams Into Church. April 8, 1967
Bethel AME Church Hit By Flames. April 14, 1969
Dr. Taylor Resigns At Bethel AME. June 21, 1969
Bethel AME Congregation Plans To Start Re-Building Burned Church; Has New Pastor. January 17, 1970
Bethel AME Has Purchased New Church; Formerly Lutheran. June 27, 1970
Dedication Of Church Is Sunday. July 18, 1970

]]> Murder Trial
10/89]]> Bettis murder trial opens in Shenandoah. October 11, 1989
Best friend: Bettis talked of slaying. October 12, 1989
Bettis testifies to murder confession. October 13, 1989
Man convicted in stab death of Shen woman. October 14, 1989]]> 3200 5th Ave
Also: Betty Williams
{on smaller envelope:
Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (BETTY)
owner of Betty's Flowers, Inc.
11 Crown Rd.
he died 5/10/88]]]> Owning a floral...January 23, 1983
Hard times not so hard for Betty's Flowers Inc. April 27, 1986
Betty's fills all floral needs. April 26, 1987
Bettys' [sic] Flowers will fulfill your floral needs for every occasion. April 24, 1988
Ronal L. Williams. May 11, 1988]]> 801 Ave. E
formerly 'Church of the Brethren']]> C.B. Bible Chapel p.ans open house. July 27, 1985]]> Big Bend Dam
last of large Pick-Sloan Dam on main stem of Mo. River
Near Fort Thompson, S.D.]]> Tornadoes.]]> C.B.]]> Big Lake Park Here Is Gaining In Popularity; Let's Take A Ride. August 30, 1956
Board Studies Big Lake Plan; View Sketch Of Recreation Ideas. February 12, 1959
Lakeview Park Is Given 5-Year Beauty Treatment/. May 17, 1959
Plan Dredging Of Big Lake; Now A Slough. November 27, 1968
Planned Rejuvenation Of Big Lake. November 30, 1968
High And Dry. March 11, 1969
Starting The Dredge. April 30, 1969
Big Lake Gets A Little Bigger. May 7, 1967
Mud And Water. May 17, 1979
Courts Near Completion. June 23, 1970
Big Lake Gets Bigger. August 1, 1971
Big Lake Is Subject Of Master's Thesis. January 17, 1972
Big Lake Road Paving Underway. October 18, 1974
Paving At Big Lake Nears Completion. November 7, 1974
New Road, New Directors. December 22, 1974
The Bumpy Road At Big Lake. March 31, 1974
Warning Signs Posted. June 13, 1975
Quacking up with park ducks. October 14, 1979
Beakless duck stirring sympathy at Big Lake. July 21, 1973
Geese at Big Lake park are victims of dart attacks. October 15, 1988
Road crossing tough for wildlife. May 14, 1989
Ducks at Big Lake Park will see shelter this week. December 3, 1990
Ranger says ducks don't mind wintry weather. November 1, 1991]]> Aug 1963 [stamped]
Archbishop]]> ex-Omaha
Hanged--ax murderer
Hanged--Walla Walla, Washington
7-15-1949]]> Gives Description Of Her Assailant. November 20, 1928
Police Doggedly Stick To Search For Sadist Fiend. November 21, 1928
Caught By Fireman Who Uses Thug's Hatchet To Hit Him. November 22, 1928
Victims of Omaha Axman. November 23, 1928
Local Agents So Far Have Found No Resemblance.
November 24, 1928
Mrs. Stribling Again Identifies Bird As Assailant. November 25, 1928
Mrs. Stribling Declares He Is Her Assailant. November 23, 1928
Negro Is Said To Resemble Man Who Cut Five With Ax. November 26, 1928
Seek To TIghten Net Around Bird. November 28, 1928
Suspect Brought Before Woman For Second Time.; Identifieds Bird's Belt As That Worn By Man Who Attacked Her. November 27, 1928.
May Ask Darrow To Defend Bird; Negro Lawyer Appeals To Association, Says Prisoner Is "Framed." November 30, 1928.
Declares She Saw Bird In East Omaha On Day Of Attacks; Striblings' Neighbor Identifies Hacker Suspect In Person. December 2, 1928
Bird Attacked Jailer In Utah; engineered Break At Ogden, Says Dispatch Received Here. December 16, 1928
Bird Indicted On Two Counts; Negro Charged With Intent To Kill. January 4, 1929
Bird Was Chased Out; Sheriff Tells o Prisoner's Trouble in Louisiana. January 22, 1929
Bird, Arraigned, Denies His Guilt; Pleads Innocence To Bills Charging Attacks On Striblings. January 24, 1929
Only One Person Is Disqualified For His Opinion; Hatchet Man Suspect Sits Near Pair He's Charged With Attacking., January 28, 1929
Awakened To See Man Beating Her Husband With Ax; Negro Had on Only Underwear And Sox, Victim Tells Jury. January 29, 1929.
Neighbor Says Bird Tried To Enter Her Home; Woman Who Lived Near Striblings Found Hatchet Had Been Moved. January 20, 1929
Jake Bird Takes The Stand; Does Not Look At Mrs. Stribling; But Appears At Ease While In Witness Chair. February 1, 1929
Jury Declares He Attacked Stribling Intending To Kill; Jury Gives Verdict At 1 P.M. After Getting Case At 9:15 A.M. February 2, 1929
Seen In Roadhouse Before And After Murders In Omaha; Disappeared "Broke" And Reappeared Few Hours Later With Cash. February 3, 1929
Omaha Deputies Verify Fact Bird Was Near Ressos'; Check Movements Of Convicted Hatchet Man On Night Of Murders. February 5, 1929
Bird's Attorneys Request New Trial; Charge Northrop With Misconduct In Referring To Woman. February 8, 1929
Bird Defense Says Man In Illinois Is Guilty; But Peters Gives Convicted Negro 30-year Sentence. February 12, 1929
Organ Is Mum On New Ax Suspect.; Refuses To Reveal Identity; Bird To Remain In County Jail. February 13, 1929
Bird's Case Taken To Supreme Court; Organ Files Notice Of Appeal For Hatchet Man Suspect. February 20, 1929
Barth Case Is Dropped; Conviction of Jake Bird Causes Withdrawal of Charges. March 8, 1929
Shotwell Quits Bird's Defense; Lawyer Says Time Too Great And Fee Too Small. March 20, 1929
Bird May Obtain Change Of Venue; Second Ax Trial May Be Held In Glenwod Or Logan. March 18, 1929
Jake Bird Becomes No. 14314 At "Pen"; Negro Convicted Of Ax Attackes Is Taken to Fort Madison. April 26 1929
Northrop Acts On request Made By Mrs. Stribling; Wishes To Save Witness From Again Reviewing Hectic Experiences. July 31, 1929
Hatchet Suspect Not Held In Omaha; Police Deny Questioning About Crime For Which Bird Is In "Pen". August 8, 1930
Victims Oppose Release Of Bird; Mrs. Stribling Still Sure Right Man Was Sent To Prison. January 27, 1933
Bird Confesses Killing Women; Uses Axe When Caught Burglarizing House. November 3, 1947
Lainson Thinks Bird Should Hang; Puts Little Credence In His Latest Story. November 11, 1947



]]> (at Tabor Manor Care Center)]]> Columnist]]> Bishop, D.M. Diocese of Catholic Church]]> Bishop Biskup To Des Moines; Named By Vatican To Succeed Daly, February 3, 1965
Bishop Biskup Installed As Head Of Des Moines Diocese; Leader Of 78,000 S.W. Iowa Catholics. March 19, 1965
Bishop To Visit Here. February 12, 1966
Bishop Accepts Honorary Post. July 1, 1966]]> Olde-Time Country Music Contest & Pioneer Exposition Sept 3, 4, 5, 1976 in Westfair file (3)]]> Bicentennial Leader Named. February 3, 1975
Bicentennial Timetable Set. February 4, 1975
Funds Sought For Bicentennial Effort. February 5, 1975
Knocking On Doors May Turn Up Cash. February 12, 1975
Bicentennial Designation Announced. February 27, 1975
Bicentennial Region Designation Sought. March 8, 1975
Area Bicentennial Designation Sought. March 12, 1975
Bicentennial Officials Called To Washington. March 11, 1975
Bicentennial Signing. March 13,1975
Bicentennial Plugs Would Be Patriotic, March 14, 1975
Plugging Bicentennial. March 14, 1975
Gather Portraits For Bicentennial. April 4, 1975
Bicentennial Office To Open On Wednesday. April 22, 1975
Bicentennial Group Talks Projects For Celebration. April 23, 1975
Growth Along River Tied To Bicentennial. April 27, 1975
Bicentennial Office Open In Beresheim House. May 5, 1975
Tales Of Old West Part Of Bluffs History; Yarns To Be Series. May 14, 1975
Parade For Bicentennial Flag Arrival. May 14, 1975
Fire Plugs, Flags Star On Saturday. May 16, 1975
Hydrant Transformed. May 18, 1975
Presenting A Flag. May 18, 1975
Oakland Musicians In Bicentennial Parade. May 18, 1975
Did Sauganash Found Bluffs? May 19, 1975
Avoca Boy Designs Bicentennial Medal. May 25, 1975
Many Flags Fly Over Bluffs; Area Changed Hands. May 26, 1975
DAR Is Direct Link To U.S. Bicentennial. June 8, 1975
Honor For Bicentennial Alliance. June 8, 1975
Funds Approved For Bicentennial Secretarial Aid. June 13, 1975
Bicentennial Engine Here. June 13, 1975
Baseball Become Bicentennial Event. June 15, 1975
Counties Joined By Celebration. June 15, 1975
Bicentennial Gift. June 15. 1975
Another Bicentennial Ceremony. June 15, 1975
Munching A Hot Dog. June 15, 1975
Engine Donated For Bicentennial. June 22, 1975
Bicentennial Quilt Offered For Iowa. August 11, 1975
Trying Out A School Bell. August 13, 1975
Freedom Train Is Coming. September 10, 1975
Freedom Train Hits Bluffs Stop 3rd Try. September 22, 1975
Mission group 'camp' here on Spirit of '76 tour. October 11, 1975
Bicentennial Year marked by AAUW. October 19, 1975
Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal. October 19, 1975
Jobless rate ends C.B. bid for park funds. November 12, 1975
Limited Bicentennial coin available at county banks. November 17, 1975
3 fixup projects in Fremont County; In Bartlett, Riverton, Farragut. December 7, 1975
Honoring the Bicentennial. December 7, 1975
Bicentennial plans growing; Parades, contests scheduled. December 7, 1975
County flag will be a combination; Three winners announced. February 4, 1976
Bicentennial bug. April 29, 1976
Bicentennial climax to be music, pioneer exposition. May 16, 1976
SW Iowans planning festive celebrations. June 27, 1976
Dodge House sets old fashioned 4th. June 17, 1976
Two fireworks displays set. June 17, 1976
96 entries for July 4 Bicentennial parade; Begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. June 27, 1976
Food, music, booths at Haymarket festival. June 17, 1976
A Bicentennial Tricycle. June 27, 1976
Pony Express enters Iowa; On way to Valley Forge. June 30, 1976
Rain won't fizzle the fourth; Alternate plans ready. July 2, 1976
Council Bluffs Nonpareil [Bicentennial edition] July 4, 1976
12,000 spectators view C.B. parade. July 4, 1976
Her ancestor tossed tea at famous party. July 4, 1976
Logan sisters remember four who served; Family treasures displayed at museum. July 4, 1976
Family of freedom fighters; Kinsmen of Crescent sisters. July 4, 1976
Longfellow immortalized her forefather; Mineolan descended from John Alden. July 4, 1976
12,000 watch C.B. parade. July 4, 196
Dedicate site of monument. July 5, 1976
First count[sic] flag given supervisors. August 3, 1976
A Bicentennial Quilt. September 2, 1976
Honor Anderson, Pogge; Bicentennial medallions. November 11, 1976
S.W. Iowans relive history; A look back at looking back. January 2, 1977.]]> Ex-clerk is target of missing funds. July 28, 1988]]>