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'Raising' An Historical Landmark
Designation Ceremonies . . . at the former home of Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, 605 Third St., will begin at 3 p.m. today when District Judge Folsom Everest will accept a plaque from the United States Department of the Interior, making the home a…
'Perpetual' Care Of Old Cemetery Is Jeopardized By Inflated Costs
The Tombstone Of Francis Guttau . . . one of the earliest white settlers of Council Bluffs, is inspected in Fairview Cemetery by Robert Knox and his father, William P.
'Old Rusty' May See Some Changes Soon
Crusty Foundation...of Bayliss Park Fountain shows the scars of its 78 years and the fountain bowl now is too feeble to hold water. Officials say something will be done with the fountain soon.
'Old Rusty' Fountain May Leave Bayliss
"Old Rusty"...gets a checkover Thursday from Park Board Commissioner Everett Shockey. The fountain is scheduled to be removed from Bayliss Park.
'No One Knows What Goes On' In Nursing Homes Here; Less Control Than Before Tragic Fire.
Three In A Room...is a common arrangement at nursing and custodial homes. These women are occupants of a custodial home, the state's term for places which do not provide medical care.
'Mr. Respect', Gerald Kirn dies
Gerlad W. Kirn
'Missourian' Launched On The Missouri
Tug Boat "Missourian" . . . rests in water of the Missouri River following her launching Wednesday.
'Miss Omaha' Title Won By Council Bluffs Girl
Two More Honors For Miss Judy Hall
Judy Hall Advances In Miss Universe Contest - Outshines 19 Other Iowa Beauties . . .
Omaha's Beauty Queen . . . picked from Council Bluffs, is Judy Hall. She will enter the 'Miss Nebraska" contest in June.
Miss Judy Hall . . . wins state title. The 20-year old part-time model in Council Bluffs, was chosen Miss Universe of Iowa at…
Miss Judy Hall . . . wins state title. The 20-year old part-time model in Council Bluffs, was chosen Miss Universe of Iowa at…
'Little Things' Provide Fun For Nonpareil Travelers - Visitors Expect - And See - The 'Big Things", But
Lovely Italian Gardens . . . at Warwick Castle in England are viewed by Miss Frances Simmerman of Council Bluffs.
'Landmark' Home Sold At Hamburg
This Pioneer Home . . . in Hamburg has been purchased by the Methodist Church.
'Keel" is laid
'Keel' is laid: Like the keel of a giant ship, the spillway at Prairie Rose Lake southeast of harlan is beginning to extend up the hill and around behind the dam at the new lake. The spillway will keep the water in the 218-acre lake at a constant…
'Just Four' Back With New Songs
Jim Jourdain . . . one of four.
'Jam Session' Postponed - Brief Delay At Viaduct
Traffic tie-up problems . . . on the Broadway viaduct were minimal during rush hour Friday morning compared to what is expected during the next two to three months. But even with the "minimal" problems, eastbound motorists had to wait awhile to pass…
'I thought he was probably blowed away'
A Metal Building...begins to crumble and melt as the intense flames, fueled by the wooden elevators, rage out of control Tuesday at Bluffs Elevator Co. Many cars and trucks parked near the elevators were damaged by debris and flames.
'I Saw What Was Going To Happen'; Survivor Of Fatal Crash Recalls
Asst. Police Chief Merle Sass...of Missouri Valley steps off distances at the scene of Friday's accident which killed five Southwest Iowa youths and injured two others. Greer auto came to rest (1) after it was in a collision with the Keairnes car…
'Hoo Doo' Bad Luck? Not For Neola Residents
A Labor Day Parade . . . is one of the highlights of Neola's Hoo Doo Day, which also includes mud drags, a triathlon and tractor pulls. Members of the Harlan Shrine Patrol rode in the Neola Centennial parade at this time last year.
'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.
'Here Lies Bertrand'
"Here Lies The Bertrand" is the heading on the wooden tombstone marking the spot where the 100-year-old boat rests 12 feet below water on De Soto National Wildlife Refuge. The marker, designed by Refuge Manager James Salyer, shown with the…
'Grand Canyon' To Be Filled At Hoover School Playground; Mostly Caused By Rains.
Gaping Upward...on the hilly Hoover School yard is the hole washed out by heavy rains. The picture was taken from the second playground level.
'Frozen Sleep' Used in Brain Operations; New Margin Of Safety
Electronic Thermometer...which instantly records body temperatures is observed constantly while patient is receiving hypothermia treatment.