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Plane Conversation:
Mrs. Gertrude Bostedt, left, of Council Bluffs discusses European holiday plans with Miss Mildred Cassidy of Omaha and Miss Catherine Joyce, tour director, aboard plane Saturday enroute to New York.
Congeniality Marks First Stage Of European Holiday
Coffee For Plan Passengers . . . is prepared by E.H. Spetman Jr. and Stewardess Ada Squires of Salen, Ore.
Helping Hand:
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hansen of Avoca talk with Bjarne Kristiansen, Scandinavian Airlines System interflight representative, at the Omaha airport. He traveled with the tour to New York to expedite handling of passports and health reports for members of…
Plenty To Tell Pupils:
Mrs. Glen Drennan, left, Miss Anna Lyman, Drennan and Miss Perle Lyman exchange last minute words before Anna left on The Nonpareil European Holiday Tour Saturday. They came from Corning, where Miss Anna teaches school. She expects to better hold her…
Nonpareil Tour Group In Scotland Sunday Morning - Starting Three Week Holiday
Getting Acquainted . . . are The Nonpareil's European Holiday tour's oldest member - John Andersen of Council Bluffs - and the youngest - Patty Hartley. They found one thing in common Saturday - both will have birthdays on the trip, Andersen his…
County Fair Will Have New Home This Year; First Buildings To Go Up In May
An Artist's Conception...shows what the new West Pottawattamie County Fair will look in the future. The wheel-shaped facility actually includes seven buildings plus a covered arena. Two of the buildings--the wheel's 'Spokes"--will be constructed in…
Westfair draws opening-day entries
Judging of non-livestock 4-H projects began on the first day of Westfair Wednesday morning. Teena Kern, project assistant, directs entrants to judges' tables for evaluation of home economics, science, mechanical and arts entries. Crowning of the…
Westfair's roots at McClelland picnic; Started 70 years ago
The Bare Gate still beckons fair-goers this year, but for the first time, they'll be able to see the buildings from the road.
Ferris wheel of yesteryear
Always a favorite ride among fairgoers, the ferris wheel will return again to Westfair.
Narrow escape a matter of luck
Looking over damage... caused by an apparent act of nature is Police Sgt. Larry Wright. The large portion of a tree in the 3400 block of Fifth Ave. , fell across the hood of a car traveling west on Fifth Ave. , driven by William H. Stilen of Omaha.
Eight new policeman for Bluffs
Swearing In... eight new police officers in Assistant City Clerk Nadine Lyon. The new officers are (from left), Stuart More, Robert Miller, David Flores, Theodore Harris, Lee Letarte, Russel Porter, and David Adams.
Did the butler do it?
Council Bluffs may not be Hollywood but it is the scene of a movie being taped about the fictional murder of a woman at a local motel. The tape, written, edited, and produced by Council Bluffs police officers, will be used for in-service training…
S&L office Robbed; armed man flees
Combing a grassy... lot is Capt. Gary Williams, right, and a police officer. Police and FBI agents searched railroad tracks and streets south of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association office at 32nd Street and West Broadway after an armed…
Gateway To Their Holiday:
Mrs. Leroy Wallace, left, and Mrs. Paul McDaniel, both of Council Bluffs, are shown in the final stage of preparation for their trip to Europe. After the airline employee checked them through the gate, they were on their way.
Armed For Fun:
These two couples had time to talk of fun ahead while waiting for the departure hour Saturday of The Nonpareil's European Holiday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weaver, left, and Mr. and Mrs. William Knox were well-armed with cameras and other vacation needs, so…
Largest Single Group To Make European Flight Tour - Nonpareil Group Off To Europe
(top) Waiting For Take-Off . . . and their seven-country tour are members of The Nonpareil's Holiday Tour. They unfurled their bold banner beneath the plane before beginning the 22-day trip.
(bottom) Swarming Toward The Runway . . . are…
(bottom) Swarming Toward The Runway . . . are…
European Holiday:
Checking the itinerary and passports for their European Holiday, July 25-Aug. 15, are members of The Nonpareil tour. Among the 70 persons at the Friday night meeting are: Mrs. Charles McDonald, a tour conductor; Mrs. Hazel Evans, Mrs. Mae Wederquist,…
Ancient Baths:
The ruins of these public baths will be viewed by members of The Nonpareil's European Holiday tour when they visit Rome, Aug. 5-8. In ancient times, Roman emperors contested with each other to build the biggest and most luxurious baths. In the Fourth…
Copenhagen Storks:
Members of The Nonpareil's European Holiday tour will have the opportunity of seeing these storks when they visit Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 12-14. A stork's nest on the house top is the best of good omens. The Nonpareil's tour will leave her July 25…