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Smoky Fire
Dense Clouds of black smoke from a pile of burning used tires at rear of Lyle's Discount Tire Shop at 201 W. Broadway greeted firemen Tuesday afternoon. The fire was quickly put out.
Fate of 20-foot-tall statue headed for battle in court
Lyle Kline, owner of Lyle's Discount Tires, 201 W. Broadway, will go to court here Friday to defend the honor of "Suzibelle," the 20-foot-tall woman used to mark the location of his store. Kline was cited for violation of the city's sign ordinance…
'Suzibelle' to be cited again
Dan Woelhof, chief building official for the city of Council Bluffs, will issue a citation today to Lyle Kline, owner of Lyle's Discount Tires for violation of the city's urban-renewal design review requirements. Despite a May 22 Development…
Russian archer right on target
Tobolsk Mayor Arcady Yelfimov sights in on a target as, from left, Helms, Golubev and Scott look on.
Artist signs 'heritage' mural; Painting ready for the people
Depicting noteworthy scenes and people in Council Bluffs history, the mural on the Hite Center at 542 W. Broadway was completed this week by artist Mike Branigan. Branigan is leaving the area next week to start art classes in Minneapolis.
Three coins in the fountain
Susan B Anthony silver dollars are tossed into the fountain in the Midlands Mall at the dedication of The Boy With the Leaking Boot Statue. Wishing for good luck are from left Mayor William Ballenger, Twila Craig, and Joe Kirshenbaum owner of the…
Bone carvings on exhibit in C.B.
Gavriil Khazov holds bone carving created in Tobolsk. Khazov is a master artist there.
Council Bluffs Lodge No. 531 B.P.O. Elks April 19, 1901
An illustrated souvenir book for the opening and dedication of the Elks' building on April 19, 1901.
Contains:
-Officer list
-Member and building photos
-A history of the lodge
Contains:
-Officer list
-Member and building photos
-A history of the lodge
Dole, Rogert J. and Elizabeth
Senator Robert Dole behind podium, in front of crowd, with large "President Ford" sign on the curtain behind him, and "Ford Dole" sign on front of podium.
Dole: States should make seat belt laws
Elizabeth Dole: Gave Bush high marks in Thursday's debate with Geraldine Ferraro.
Dole, Robert J. and Elizabeth
Elizabeth Dole stands/speaks behind microphones
4th Generation On Dolph Homestead; Settled in 1849
Dolph Homestead...is shown in this drawing by Miss Ellen Dolph. Home was built nearly 80 years ago. The cement walk across the front yard was the first of its kind in Mills County. Some of the original shrubs and bushes still grown in the yard.
Local Recipes to Remember Council Bluffs Service League
A cookbook by the Council Bluffs Service League.
Contains:
-Recipes from members of the Council Bluffs Service League
-A history of the Council Bluffs Service League
Contains:
-Recipes from members of the Council Bluffs Service League
-A history of the Council Bluffs Service League
Disaster Team Touring SWI Flood Damage - Up To 17 Inches Of Rain
A Local Traffic Bridge . . . over the West Nishnabotna River at the east edge of Harlan is covered by flood waters. The bridge sustained similar punishment from the Nishnabotna in 1947 but continued to stand. City officials didn't feel the steel…
Cow Patty's Cookbook
A Cookbook for Cow Patty's.
Contains:
-Recipes donated by customers
-A history of Cow Patty's
-Directions and map on how to get to Cow Patty's
-Cooking Advice
-Coupons
-Photo of Cow Patty's business
-Photo of Cow Patty's owners and…
Contains:
-Recipes donated by customers
-A history of Cow Patty's
-Directions and map on how to get to Cow Patty's
-Cooking Advice
-Coupons
-Photo of Cow Patty's business
-Photo of Cow Patty's owners and…
Old Couple Evacuated
Watching The Water . . . as it slowly rises in their front yard at Oakland are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith.
Everybody's Favorite Recipes
Cookbook by the Lamplighters Circle Group at Saint Marks United Methodist Church.
Contains:
-Favorite recipes of church members
-Wedding anniversary gifts guide
- Member list of the Lamplighter Circle
Contains:
-Favorite recipes of church members
-Wedding anniversary gifts guide
- Member list of the Lamplighter Circle