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Pressed Glass On Display At Historic Dodge House
Helmet Design...butter dish reflects the warlike attire probably used in World War I.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
Nursery Fixture...is unusual in that a large bisque cherub tops the ornate brass fixture with metal leaves, the shades are made like petals in glass.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
An Original...with the Dodge House is the ornate lamp mounted on the newel post of the winding staircase. Penny Chatfield, Dodge House curator, looks at the lamp with etched shade and double tier majolica base.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
In Daughter's Bedroom...is another fine example of Victorian art. The hanging gas light with vaseline shades on the six arms plus opalescent glass balls worked into the main part of the light.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right in the Art Nouveau, or guest bedroom, is this combination fixture of the 1800s. The center portion of the fixture is colored art glass with gas shades pointing upward, electric branches down.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right is one of the finest Victorian examples and is one of a pair hanging in the parlors. The crystal chandeliers date to about 1870 and were originally purchased by William A. Maurer of Omaha Crockery Co.
Dodge House Lights Real Bright Spots
At right, the center fixture in the third floor ballroom is described as of excellent quality but poor design. The massive fixture is a combination gas-electric with stained glass center shade. This came from an old home in Lincoln, Neb.
Dainty Antique Etagere Graces Dodge Front Hall
Unbelievable Beauty...is created by the contrast of the ebony black finish of the etagere in the front hall of the Historic General Dodge House and the mother-of-pearl embellishments. Mrs. Michael Terry, guide, "It is easily moveable on its tiny…
Dodge House Membership Drive Begins
Restored...to its rightful place in the hallway at the Dodge House, the brass candlier [sic] gleams with reflected light.
Beresheim House is ready to open
The spacious August Beresheim House at 621 Third St., will be opened as an orientation center for the Historic General Dodge House Sunday, just in time for the annual Christmas tea.
Part of the last-minute rush to prepare the 1899 home for…
Part of the last-minute rush to prepare the 1899 home for…
Beresheim House is ready to open
Restored Staircase...is one of the main features of the Beresheim House. The ornate stairway of white oak leads from the main floor to the third floor and is trimmed with delicate carvings and turnings. Looking over the railing are Mrs. G.A. Bartel,…
Beresheim House is ready to open
An Original Fireplace...one of two located on the main floor of the house, is trimmed in decorated tile and oak frame, topped with beveled mirrors. The showcase at right will contain part of the Dora Talley glass collection shipped to Dodge House…
Fire Helmets For M.D.
Bruce Nelson, 9, displays firemen's helmet tags to be given to Muscular Dystrophy drive donors by local firemen Monday. Capt. O.K. Oamek, head of Firefighters Local 15, shows the real firemen's headgear. Bruce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Nelson, 3106…
Ramp Will Aid Bluffs Children
Trying Out Ramp . . . are Lawrence Dyke, 7, and Mrs. Noran Davis, at the backdoor of the boy's home. The carpenters are Ed Jackson and Don Olsen.
Once Too Big, Harlan Hospital Facilities Now Overcrowded - 10 Per Cent Jump In Patient Load In 1961
Hospital Hallway . . . is used regularly at Myrtue Memorial Hospital in Harlan when rooms are full. Mrs. Emil Nelson's temperature and pulse are being taken by Yvonne Musich, Portsmouth.
On Summer Training Cruise
Ronald E. Narmi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Narmi of 3500 Avenue D, is a gun trainer on a 40 mm gun mount aboard the destroyer USS Ingraham during the current midshipmen cruise to Europe. Narmi is a member of the naval ROTC unit at Iowa State College.…
Council Bluffs Native Is Promoted To Captain
Ronald E. Narmi
C.B. Native In Command
Capt. Ronald Narmi
Navy Stars For Native Of Bluffs
Ronald E. Narmi