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Many Interesting Sights On Trip To Lincoln - How To Spend A Wonderful Day
State Capitol . . . at Lincoln towers skyward 400 feet. Top is crowned by a 32-foot statue of "The Sower," symbolic of the state's agricultural richness. The building is one of the most modern state capitols in the nation. Guided tours are conducted…
Many Interesting Sights On Trip To Lincoln - How To Spend A Wonderful Day
Boys Town Founder . . . the late Rev. Edward J. Flanagan is depicted in this statue with four of his beloved boys. He rests in nearby Boys Town Chapel. The village, now totaling approximately 1,200 acres, is located about 10 miles west of Omaha.
Many Interesting Sights On Trip To Lincoln - How To Spend A Wonderful Day
Nebraska State Fish Hatchery . . . located south of Gretna, approximately 25 miles southwest of Omaha, produces more than 250,000 fish annually. Pond above is used for breeding trout. Picnic area and aquarium of native Nebraska fish are also located…
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.
Manhunt for 2nd Robbery Suspect
Slain Suspect...has been identified as Steven F. Scott, 29, of Galva, Ill., who was recently released from the Colorado State Penitentiary.
Manawa Bath House
Photograph of Lake Manawa Bath House.
Manawa Bath House
Photograph of Lake Manawa Bath House.
Manager, Guard Fatally Shot In Club 64 Holdup; About $1,500 Stolen
At Club 64...sheriff's officers check the office where two employes were fatally shot during a robbery. The officers are Radio Dispatcher Donald Dinatalli, Sheriff Roy Wichael and Deputry Sheriff Earl Miller. Patrolman John Stephens' body was found…
Manager, Guard Fatally Shot In Club 64 Holdup; About $1,500 Stolen
Removing Body...of Patrolman John Stephens from Club 64 are Wayne McCunn, Matt Martin and Don Spencer, members of the Pottawattamie County Ambulance Division.
Man Defeats River in Flood Threat of 1952
Cots Fill Gymnasium...at Abraham Lincoln High School, the main evacuation center set up by the Red Cross. More than 250 evacuees took refuge in this center as the appalling river threatened their homes. Other Red Cross shelters cared for a total of…
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
The Ordeal Ends . . . on a glorious note of triumph, and thousands of displaced families return to their undamaged homes. This mother and son find a personal message of greeting awaiting their return.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
Watching River Water . . . spew from a conduit box near the Narrows Pumping Station is electrician Dave Ives. River level was above conduit box, forcing water through the conduit from the intake station.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
Mighty Defender . . . mans the ramparts on the levee. This giant diesel-powered earth mover was one of 10 on the job. Each was capable of hauling 30 cubic yards of dirt per load to form emergency levees.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
1952 Bluffs Flood Is Just A Memory For Past Mayor
History Revisited: From out of the past come these scenes of the epic struggle that saved Council Bluffs from the rampaging Missour River 10 years ago this spring. Typical of those stirring times was this bit of drama on the levee near Playland Park.…
Man convicted in stab death of Shen woman
James Walter Bettis
Mamie's Letter Brings Joy To Aged C.B. Lady
Beaming Happily...Mrs. Bertha Ward reads a personal birthday greeting from Mamie Doud Eisenhower.
Malvern Boy Sighting Easter From New Angle
Despite Broken Leg...and obvious discomfort David W. Hansen manages a smile.
Malvern boy sighting Easter from new angle
Despite broken leg...and obvious discomfort David W. Hansen manages a smile.
Malmore Acres
Aerial photograph of Malmore Acres on S.O. Road near S. O. Bridge
Mall wants control over walking areas
New owners of Centre Point mall want to take over ownership of public walkways in the mall from the city in an effort to curb rowdyism and enhance mall security.