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Large group of seated people.
It was "July in February" here Friday night as some 100 persons discussed plans for The Nonpareil's European Holiday next summer. Movies about air travel and interesting places in Europe were shown at Carrier Hall. Don Bauer of Chicago,…

German style hotel building.
Main Street, Oberammergau . . . This is the view Nonpareil European Holiday visitors will see as they drive inter Oberammergau this summer to attend the world-famed "Passion Play," last performed 10 years ago. The handsome "Alte Post" hotel and guest…

Two people standing behind a cannon.
(top) John Anderson and Mrs. Bertha Ballenger of Council Bluffs . . . stand against a cannon at Edinburgh Castle.

(middle) Plane Capt. Wahlgaard . . . at the controls.

(bottom) Sterling Castle . . . near Edinburgh, was built about 600 years…

Harbor filled with boats.
The Euromast . . . overlooking the Rotterdam harbor in Holland is the symbol of the Floriade, the international world's fair of flowers which Nonpareil European Holiday travelers will visit on July 17 at the start of their 23-day tour. The Euromast…

The Holy Family Catholic Church
23rd Street and Avenue B

Photograph of the exterior of Holy Family Church at 23rd street and Avenue B.

Holy Family Catholic Church . . . located at 2231 Avenue B, has been a fine landmark on this corner site since it was built in 1908. The red brick structure is in the need of new mortar and its pastors, the Very Rev. Msgr. Albert L. Davidsaver and…

Interior Of The Church . . . sanctuary is a beautiful combination of the old and the new. Its red carpeting seems to unfold for its worshippers at the door, welcoming them inside. The Rev. Samuel Palmer, co-pastor of the parish, stands behind the…

Holy Family Church . . . has been a longtime landmark on the corner 0f 2300 Avenue B and this month is commemorating its 75th anniversary. When it was founded, it was the only Catholic Church on the west side of Council Bluffs. Few changes have been…

Checking Scrapbook . . . compiled from old pictures, clippings and other memoirs of the parish and its presiding priests are Mrs. Ruth Scarpellino and Mrs. Mary Hoferer.

History Repeats . . . for Mrs. Mary Schwenk and Mrs. Katherine O'Keefe as they view the cornerstone at Holy Family Church. They were present for the ceremony when the stone was laid 50 years ago. With them is Msgr. William Coughlan, parish pastor for…

The Davis Homestead . . . northeast of Logan was once a stagecoach stop. Almost the only thing remaining of the structure that would indicate its age is a heavy door which was supposed to have been bullet and arrow proof.

Examining Chest Of Century-Old Newspapers...found at the Christian Home is Mrs. Marvin Vinton, market research director at the Home. The newspapers were edited by the Rev. Joseph Lemen, founder of the Home.

Two story house with a front porch.
Exterior view of the home Frank Hendricks. 303 Glen Ave

Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Home of Nathan P Dodge from Apr 1865 to 1888 (Except years 1880 & 81). Carrie L., John L., N Phillips, and Ellen Dodge born here.

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Photograph of the home of R. G. Meneray. 208 Stutsman.

Drawing of the home of Sylvanus Dodge. Caption:
NE Corner 4th St. & North St.
Home of Sylvanus Dodge (D 1871) and his widow Julia Dodge (D 1888) and of N. P. Dodge 1858-1864. Erected in 1858 & occupied by Mrs. J. T. Dodge.

Consists of drawings made by Simons during railroad survey projects in Iowa and Nebraska beginning in 1853.

Dwelling on Pierce Street in which N. P. Dodge lived during winter of 1864 & 5. Formally occupied by GM Dodge also by Sylvanus Dodge…

The finalists for homecoming queen at St. Albert High School are Julie Goebel, 108 Douglas Circle; Mary Beth Leber, 200 Park Avenue; and Rosie Roman, 48 East Ridge Road, in the front row. Michelle Pettit, 503 Ridge Road; and Liz Rohling, 27 Bluff…
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