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President Eisenhower has named Federal Civil Defense Administrator Leo A. Hoegh to be head of the new office of Defense and Civilian Mobilization. Hoegh, a former governor of Iowa, has been Civil Defense Administrator for the past year.
Battle-Scarred Hoffman Writes Marine's History - Local Major In Print . . .
Hoffman - Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps)
'Hog Ranch' Story May Be Near Finale - It's Just A Farm Now
Elaborate Log House . . . is one of the more interesting aspects of the legendary 'Hopkins Hog Ranch" now owned by Earl Root.
Historical Recognition Eyed For Bluffs 'Hog Ranch'
Fabled Log House . . . of Council Bluffs' "hog ranch" may be named a state historical monument soon if the present owner Earl Root gets his wish. The structure was used as a gambling house in the early 1900s and was later the site of an abortive…
Gamblers Stepped Over Line And Out Of The County
The Historic Log House . . . south of Council Bluffs between 1907 and 1918 sported a small herd of elk (almost hidden in this photo in clump of trees at left). The house, a left-over from the Trans Mississippi Exposition, has a colorful background.
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
Towering Walnut Trees . . . shaded the comfortable hideaway of Mr. and Mrs. Berne Hopkins south of Council Bluffs. The three-story log cabin was left over from the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 and was moved to the site by Ben Marks,…
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
Berne Hopkins . . . spent $15 to $18 million (taken in 1924).
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
Portia A. Hopkins . . . when empire was in bloom. (Taken in 1924).
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
Water Tank . . . on the Hopkins ranch was kept white and shiny by some of the crew. Powerhouse was at the base of tower.
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
The Ranch Manager . . . J.S. Cusak and his family lived in this house on the ranch. Cusak was assistant director of the venture.
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
The Large Crew . . . required to keep the herds of hogs fed were housed in "the bunkhouse," which later burned down.
Hopkins Empire Mired In Mud - Spent Over $15 Million
The Pride Of Its Day . . . was this barn complex on the Hopkins farm south of Council Bluffs. Hopkins had hoped to make another fortune raising the finest livestock in the country. The Missouri River finally mired his empire and he moved to Colorado…
First Christian Calls Minister - Richard D. Hogan To Start April 1
Richard D. Hogan
New Minister Arrives At First Christian Church - First Sermon Sunday
Admiring End Table . . . is Pastor Richard D. Hogan, his wife, and children, David, Dan and Diane. The table was made for them by Mrs. Hogan's father.
Couple Leaves On Trip To Holy Land
Pastor and Mrs. Richard D. Hogan . . . of First Christian Church.
Let's Chat . . . with Richard Hogan
Richard Hogan
Minister Retraced Footsteps Of Christ In The Holy Land
Reminiscing About His Trip To The Holy Land . . . the Rev. Richard Hogan said he felt a sense of "belonging" during his visit. Here he displays mementos of his trip, including an olive wood plaque depicting the Western or Wailing Wall in Jerusalem; a…
Mrs. Hogan Is Happy Being Blue, Blue, Blue
Lighting a candle . . . in one of the Hebron blue glass candlesticks in her blue collection is Dorothy Hogan. The large bottle was what started it all. It is of blue glass and was a gift from her husband and children. Ever since she received it, Mrs.…
Kiwanis Installing Hogan, Hegland
Rev. Richard D. Hogan
Hogan Heads Kiwanis Group
Dr. Richard D. Hogan