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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.
Russian archer right on target
Tobolsk Mayor Arcady Yelfimov sights in on a target as, from left, Helms, Golubev and Scott look on.
'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…
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…
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.
Nishna Valley Bounces Back From Disastrous 1958 Flood - Rapid Strides In Rebuilding
New Homes . . . replacing those destroyed in the 1958 flood now shelter 17 families in Exira. The development was made possible to a great extent by contributions to The Nonpareil's flood fund last July.
No Smiling Faces In Land Of Tragedy - Flood Waters Are Gone Now, But The Scars Tell Sad Story
(top) Hamlin Residents . . . go about the monumental task of cleaning up the flood wrecked business district. "Sherm's Place," at right, one of the largest buildings in the community, was moved completely off its foundation by the overflowing East…
Flood Crest Moves To Red Oak; Toll Now 19 - Crop And Property Damage In The Millions
Accumulated Debris . . . is cleared from the Highway 48 bridge abutment west of Elliot. Highway crews and dragline moved into operation when debris threatened to clog the narrow opening remaining beneath the bridge.
Air Views Of Flood In East Nishna Valley
Northwest Part Of Atlantic . . . was completely under water Wednesday noon, right up to Highway 6, lower right. Industrial plants, homes, trailer homes and rail tracks were inundated. Rock Island railroad grade was fast being washed away. This air…
12-Inch Rain Floods East Nishna; Audubon, Exira Hard-Hit; 8 Dead
Flood Waters From East Nishna . . . ooze over Exira and Highway 71 in this air view which looks south.
Let's Go To The Movies
Dohany's Opera House...was the predecessor [six] of the Strand Theater at Broadway and Sixth Street. This illustration is from a souvenir book of Council Bluffs scenes printed about 1900. It includes little history of the building. The Nonpareil's…
Let's Go To The Movies
Dohany's Opera House...was the predesessor [sic] of the Strand Theater at Broadway and Sixth Street. This illustration is from a souvenir book of Council Bluffs scenes printed about 1900. It includes little history of the building. The Nonpareil's…
Memories of World-Famous Personages Haunt Shadows of Old Dohaney [sic]Theater
Exterior of the Old Dohaney [sic] Opera House
Nishna Valley Dilemma: High Costs - Few Pupils
The Nishna Valley School Board . . . is considering the use of the junior-senior high building here at Hastings to house elementary children from the two district grade schools at Henderson and Strahan. The purpose of the possible restructuring move…
This One's Opening:
While the closing of school is pleasantly prominent in most young minds, students of Nishna Valley Schools are awaiting the opening of their new high school. The building, shown here, located between Hastings and Emerson, is on schedule for fall use.
Awaiting Pope:
The lofty gothic spires of St. Patrick's Cathedral are framed by the concrete and glass of commercial skyscrapers in midtown Manhattan. This is the setting in which Pope Paul will pray, dine and visit during his New York trip Monday. -AP Wirephoto
In Twilight's Gleaming:
The George Washington Bridge, connecting New Jersey with New York City across the Hudson River, displays new addition - a huge U.S. flag - suspended from its girders. Photo was taken Sunday night from the New Jersey end shortly a after twilight, when…
Ride For Nickel On Staten Island Ferry - In Mecca Of The High-Priced
The Staten Island Ferry . . . plowing into New York's upper harbor from its Battery terminal at Manhattan's lower tip, background, is still the best transportation bargain in the city - AP Wirephoto
Fascinating, The Word For New Orleans - French Quarter Isn't French; And There's No Streetcar Named Desire
(top) The Night Lights Of Bourbon Street . . . heart of New Orleans' old French Quarter and now a tourist-bait strip street, shine against a counterpoint of lights of modern skyscrapers in this view looking toward the Canal. -AP Photo
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Dodge Memorial Ruth Anne
Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial, the angel from the front, water flowing