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The monuments and memorials of Council Bluffs; One in a Series
Broadway Methodist
Dedication a tradition at Broadway
Discussing dedication service...of memorial items, including the pulpit Bible are the Rev. Dr. James V. Poulson and the Rev. R. Edwin Haworth St. Dr. Poulsen is senior pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church and the Rev. Mr. Haworth, associate…
Warehouse Fire Damage: $50,000 - Owned By Katelman Bros.
Fire Shines Brightly . . . through the windows of the Katelman Brothers warehouse as it gits the interior of the two-story building.
1st Bank Celebrates Its 1st Year - Businesses of the Bluffs
The new First Bank at 1618 W. Broadway (top)
The original building, as seen a year ago, once housed Westmart Clothing Store (bottom)
The original building, as seen a year ago, once housed Westmart Clothing Store (bottom)
First Bank National Assoc.
Interior of the First Bank National Association of Council Bluffs, located at 1618 W. Broadway
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church, Council Bluffs, IA
circa 1929
circa 1929
Showing The Way
Showing off the new sign with directions to his church, the Rev. Robert Nelson, 1126 Military Ave., said the sign is part of the church's effort to "get closer" to the community. The sign, donated by a local real estate firm, shows the way to First…
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.
Stained Glass Windows Adorn Churches; History Along With Beauty
Broadway United Methodist Window...was imported from England.
24 injured at grain elevator
Before Firefighters Arrived...the wooden elevators of the Bluffs Elevator Co. were a wall of flame. George R. Cockle photographed this scene standing on a locomotive about 300 yards from the fire. It was taken about 5 minutes after the initial…
First Baptist Church Will Be Re-dedicated
Growth Of First Baptist Church . . . shows in the spacious extension of its overall plant through the past 50-year period. The sanctuary was built in 1024 and the annex was dedicated in 1965. Fond memories of its growth and strength will be shared in…
First Baptist Looks Back And To The Future
First Baptist Church . . . building is 60 years old. the First Baptist congregation has worshipped on the same downtown corner for the past 128 years and hope to remain there.
Church Sees Century Of Heartaches, Joys - First Baptist Centennial
The Present First Baptist Church . . . was dedicated in 1924 and stands at Sixth St. and First Ave.
Guardian Angels Tip Their Wings
Discussing List . . . of charges to be contacted are these two First Baptist Guardian Angels, Mrs. Oscar Biesendorfer and Mrs. Jackie Rindone.
1st Baptist Phase Two Projects Begins - After Five Years
Rolling Out The Red Carpet . . . are left to right, Gary Hastings and Richard Hastings. The men, employees at a Council Bluffs carpeting company, rolled out the carpeting on the sidewalk in front of First Baptist Church to cut it in the right…
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…