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Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal
[photo of a drawing used on one side of commemorative coins, depicting a steam locomotive and train, a paddle-wheel steamboat on the river, and the Golden Spike monument. "1776 Bicentennial 1976," 13 stars, and"Iowa" frame the outside of the circle,…
Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal
[Photo of commemorative pottery mug, made and fired by potter Tom Hamilton. "United States of America Bicentennial 1776 1976" and 3 stars are on the mug.
Bicentennial items offered; Community project is goal
[photos of front and back of coins/medallions. One side depicts the Liberty Bell, with "Liberty Bell 1776-1976" and 13 stars for the original colonies. The reverse side depicts scenes of Council Bluffs--a steam locomotive and train, a paddle-wheel…
Bicentennial Gift
A Bicentennial quilt is unfolded by its maker, Mrs. Helen Worley of Omaha, and her grandson, James Worley. The colorful creation was presented to John Nolan of the Washington, D.C. office of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration…
Bicentennial Engine Here
Servicing equipment on the Milwaukee Road's "America's Bicentennial" engine was one of Willard Johnson's jobs Friday. The locomotive stopped for service in Council Bluffs en route to another point on the Milwaukee system.
Bicentennial bug
Dorothy Buckingham, coordinator of Bicentennial activities for Council Bluffs, drives around in this red, white, and blue "Bug" to attend official functions. The car was painted and donated for her use by Sayers Volkswagen. [photo is a cut-out…
Bicentennial
photography of the boat Sargent Floyd, on the river
Bicentennial
photo of the boat Sargent Floyd, on the river
Betty's Flowers, Inc.
Owning a floral...business has enabled Mrs. Betty Williams to contribute to her family's income, while providing her with a career she loves. Starting out as a partner with Mrs. Betty Nelson, Mrs. Williams has expanded her business to include two…
Betty's Flowers, Inc.
photo of women in Betty's Flowers, identified on front of photo print as:
Front Row: Lori Winchester, Kathy Vincent, Kathy Land
Back Row: Esther Redding, Betty Williams, Margaret Abels
Front Row: Lori Winchester, Kathy Vincent, Kathy Land
Back Row: Esther Redding, Betty Williams, Margaret Abels
Betty's Flowers, Inc.
photo of Betty Williams, owner of Betty's Flowers
Bettis, James
Defense lawyer Gary Gee and murder suspect James Bettis, in courtroom (?)
Bettis, James
Photo of DCI Agent Melvin McCleary, investigator in the murder trial of James Bettis.
Bettis testifies to murder confession
Cynthia Bolton [photo cropped and resized in news article]
Bettis testifies to murder confession
James Bettis' mother, Joyce, testified Thursday that her son was splitting firewood in the back yard at their home while she was inside watching television when Cynthia Barton was murdered. She was among defense witnesses at her son's trial for…
Bethel AME Has Purchased Church; Formerly Lutheran
New House Of Worship...for the Bethel AME congregation is located at 413 N. 23rd St.