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Auto Dealers: Business Good; But Farmers Are Not Buying
McMullen Ford
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Seven 'Kids' Are Building Mom McIntosh A House - On Weekends And Holidays
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Finishing Touches . . . require more care and are slowing down progress. Four of the builders, Lynell J. McIntosh, Bill Jorgensen, Earl Christiansen and George Jorgensen, were at work Saturday.
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The "Boss" . . . active Mrs.…
Finishing Touches . . . require more care and are slowing down progress. Four of the builders, Lynell J. McIntosh, Bill Jorgensen, Earl Christiansen and George Jorgensen, were at work Saturday.
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The "Boss" . . . active Mrs.…
Growing Crescent is 'thinking young'
Symbolizing The Change...in Crescent in the past few years is the Esancy Addition admired here by Crescent Mayor Mark Hunter. The streets in the addition are concrete instead of the oiled gravel that for years served as the only street surface in…
Growing Crescent is 'thinking young'
Checking The Crescent Ski Hills...recreation area northwest of Crescent is Mayor Mark Hunter, standing near the ski lodge. Hunter said the skiing area is a big drawing card both in the winter and the summer, when the hills are used by hang-gliding…
One-lungers still chug at Crescent
Checking Over...one of his many old "one lung" gasoline engines is Glen Osborne of Rural Crescent. Osborne, who has farmed all of his life, began collecting the engines a few years ago, and has put many of them back into operating order.
Fire Department At Crescent Now Housed In New Quarters
Standing On The Running Board...of the 1946 model truck owned by the Crescent Volunteer Fire Department is Fire Chef Jim Evans. A fund drive was underway to replace the truck when it finally "gave up the ghost" during a fire run, The firemen hope to…
Baptism By Fire For Men Of Crescent Fire Department; Pink Poodle Burns
Charred Remains Of The Pink Poodle Steak House...in Crescent are investigated by Crescent Fire Chief Jim Evans and volunteer fireman Bob Nortstrom. Units from McClelland, Council Bluffs and Lewis Township also fought the eraly morning blaze.
The Early Crowd
The Early Crowd...at Saturday night's rock concert at Cresent waits patiently as one of the bands repairs its amplifying system. Between 1,500 and 2,000 rock fans turned out for the event, held on the Steve Buresh farm. Another picture on page 7B.
Vintage Steam Tractors Toil Again; Field Day At Crescent
Watching The Pressure Gauge...on his fired-up steam tractor of 1900 vintage is Emil Ulrich, Crescent farmer, on whose farm a group of steam engine collectors held a field day to operate their hobby equipment.
Vintage Steam Tractors Toil Again; Field Day At Crescent
Working Under A Load...steam engine collectors watch the operation of Bill Cross's 1900 model Russell in a Sunday demonstration. At left is Emil Ulrich, Dr. E.J. Murphy, and Cross. The tractor operates under 150 pounds steam pressure.
Snowstorm Was A Week Early
On Crescent Ski Run...the weatherman jumped the opening date. Boyd Cook and Pat Healey of Omaha try out their skis with the new Alpine style lodge in background.
Residents In Six Townships Are Facing A Fiery Problem
Unprotected Townships...in West Pottawattamie County include Rockford, Boomer, Crescent, Hazel Dale, Lake, Garner and a small section of Kane East. The shaded areas--Council Bluffs and Lewis Township--have fire protection.
Area Landmark Being Razed
Oldest Building...in Crescent is this wooden structure, soon to be replaced by new building at left.
Crescent Has Lot More Than Might Be Expected; For Town Of 300
Main Street...in Crescent on Highway 30A, lined with numerous places of business.
Allens Tore Crescent School Down To Shell, Created Fine New Home; Next Job Is Trickier--Old Two-Story School
Country School Conversion...by Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Allen Jr., Crescent, is nearly complete. The next question: What to do with big school building, partially appearing at the left?
Snow Sure Thing Nov. 15 If Cool Enough At Hills; Supervisor Finds Job Full Of First
Readying Snow Pipes...at Crescent Ski Hills is supervisor Jack Husebo.
Target Date: Dec. 15
Work on the ski run and lodge at the Crescent Ski Hills northeast of Crescent is moving along rapidly but contractors and owners alike are hoping for continued good weather for the balance of November to assure completion by early winder [sic]. Above…
Ski Run Being Laid Out On Farm At Crescent; New Winter Sport For Western Iowa
Looking Down...the ski run being built at Crescent, one can get an idea of the height by the cars parked at the bottom of the hill. And electric tow will bring skiers to the top. A ski lodge is planned in the clump of trees on the opposite slope.