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The Crimson and Blue 1956
1956 Yearbook (Annual) of Abraham Lincoln High School.
Volume 58.
Volume 58.
. . . How It Was Named
City sign for Earling, Iowa
. . . How It Was Named
Approximately, this Mills County town was named after an official of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The town was established as a station on the C.B. & Q. in 1869. Its first and foremost citizen, history tells us, was L.W. Tubbs.
. . . How It Was Named
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. . . How It Was Named
Hastings, Iowa road sign
. . . How It Was Named
Early day settlers drew on surrounding physical features to name this community. The tag, Modale, was coined from the Missouri River (Mo) nearby to the west and from a small valley or glen (dale) that at this point ran down to the river's brink. …
'68 Was Year Of Accomplishment For Bluffs Hospitals
Jennie Edmundson Administrator Edward Lynn . . . walks along the bluff overlooking his hospital which is now expanding its facilities.
'American Way' Lessons For African Homemaker - Mother of Five
Her Children Travel . . . at times like the doll-infant that Mrs. Stephen Akangbe, a Nigerian, displays for Mary Hurlbut and the Rev. and Mrs. George Campbell, Farragut. Miss Hurlbut holds an African woman's hoe.
'Apoll II' to help police sniff out drugs in Bluffs.
Council Bluffs Police Patrolman Scott Milner started work Wednesday with this dog, "Apoll II," the newest addition to the Council Bluffs Canine Corps. The German Shepherd is trained to detect illegal drugs. "Apoll II" is the police department's…
'Begejstring' Brings Museum To Elk Horn
The Authentic Danish Windmill . . . spins its blades near the south side of Elk Horn. The windmill was disassembled in Denmark and reassembled with volunteer labor in Elk Horn. It drew over 52,000 visitors last year.
'Big bird' flaps wings and leaves little nest
Tugging the air giant. . . over plywood paths is a huge wrecker using cable and crane. A crewman helps direct the operation from the cockpit window. -- Nonpareil Photo.
'Big Move' Continues At Tinley; Students Have Fun
Moving Day...finds students transferring supplies from old Eighth Street building into new Tinley School.
'Booming Village' Is Perfect Example Of U.S. Democracy - 85 Trailer Homes Line Three Main Streets
New Sidewalks . . . at Malmore Acres are inspected by three members of the Community Council. They are John Novak, Mrs. Yvonne Labron and Lyman Saum.
'Boy With Boot' Has Mysterious Origins
The Boy With The Leaking Boot...has become an internationally known statues although its origin and sculptor remain unknown. Once located at the Swan Pond in Fairmount Park, this copy is now i the garden of Gen. and Mrs. Bruce Holloway at Offutt Air…
'Boy With Leaking Boot' Stands in General's Yard
Fairmount Park Swan Pond...at the turn of the century shows "The Boy With The Leaking Boot," under arrow in center of the photo. Exact date of this photo, from Nonpareil files, is not known.
'Boy With Leaking Boot' Stands In General's Yard; Statue Has 14 'Brothers'
"The Boy With The Leaking Boot"...at least 75 years old, proudly stands with Mrs. Bruce K. Holloway, wife of the commander-in-chief of the Strategic Air Command, in her garden pol at Offutt Air Base.
'Brain Wave' Department Into New, Larger Quarters At JEH - Now On Second Floor
Operating Electroencephalogram . . . at Jennie Edmundson Hospital is Miss Mary Jo Franks, a staff member. The patient is in the adjoining test room.
'Brick Laying' Event Launches Construction of Motel In C.B. - To Cost $1.25 Million
Laying Bricks . . . for a new motel are Millard Seldin, Donald Shafto, Mayor Maynard Telpner and Millard Krasne. The ceremony was held under a tent due to rainy weather.
'Clout' potential cited by state's librarian
Claudya Muller