Free Advice
A rather large man was going through an examination by Dr. Madison and was admiring the doctor's slender frame compared to his paunch.
"Gosh, doc," the patient said, "What's it take to keep weight down?"
"Exercise," the doctor replied, "Just move the head slowly from right to left a couple times when asked if you wish a second helping."
We'll miss you
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Zimmerman will be moving to Mountain Home, Ark., this weekend where they have a retirement home. We're going to miss them, but we wish them much happiness.
Mrs. Zimmerman has been prominent in many civic activities in Nebraska City and in the county. An accounting of h[illegible]r zest for work appeared in the paper the other day.
The pipe-smoking husband is perhaps a special individual. Carl doesn't say much, but his smile wins a lot of friends.
We think Mountain Home, Ark., is about to be awakened from a deep sleep. Best wishes, friends.
Blossom time
The cherry trees were in full bloom the past week and the magnolias followed suit. Next come the apple trees, and the orchardists say Nebraska City will be blossomed out for the April 22-23 Arbor Day celebration.
If you're a newcomer to Nebraska City, you're invited to take part in the Arbor Day ceremony. There's a flea market, early morning fly-in at Grundman Field, a parade and the ceremony and tree dedication Sunday afternoon.
Arbor Day started 106 years ago and Nebraska City people try to re-live that heritage in a tree planting ceremony.
Spelling contest
Four boys dominated the Otoe county spelling contest, but a girl represented the county Saturday at the Midwest spelling bee in Omaha.
Only the best speller in the 7th and 8th grade divisions can compete in the Midwest-bee and since the two top winners chose instead to participate in the Worlds of Fun band trip on the same day, third place winner, Julie Dennis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Dennis, Bennet, was the county's representative.
Brian Olsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Olsen, Nebraska City, won first. John Vock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Vock, Nebraska City, won second.
In the 5th and 6th grade divisions, Dan Thomson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Thomson, Palmyra, won first.
The top winners received dictionaries from County Supt. Robert Smith. The News-Press annually awards silver or gold I.D. bracelets to the two top spellers. Sue Quinlan covered the contest and made the presentation for the News-Press.
The Players
The Covenant Players staged several performances before the Optimist-Rotary clubs the other day and their efforts were applauded.
The Players preach the ministry of Christ through plays depicting scenes in homes, in families and in familiar Sunday newspaper cartoon characters. Their performances are well executed, brief and to the point.
Thanks to the Nebraska City Ministerial Association for sponsoring their appearances.
Congratulations
. . . to the award winners at the annual KC banquet. They are: Mary Kreifels, Susan Roddy, Peggy Miller, Dave Schreiter, Leonard Harris and family, Sister Mary Rudina, and Orville Riege.
And how about that little Miss Gretchen Finke! She's the national champion of the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest.
She's the daughter of Mrs. Judith Finke and is a seventh grader at Nebraska City Junior High. A special thanks goes to Mrs. Troy Cushing, contest chairman. She's been working with boys and girls on that contest for many years . . . and now she too, has a winner!
The sacrifice
No. 1 son, Keaton, sold his motorcycle and bought something he's wanted for a long time, a special weight lifting set and bench.
Our home was not designed with an athletic department so it was a matter doing some shifting. I suggested that since he has always been so nice (Ha) to his sister, that she might give up her room. (He didn't cotton much to that suggestion.)
Well, he's all settled now and lifting and grunting on a daily schedule.
Where'd he put the iron? Why, in his room, of course.
What about his bed, dresser and "junk?"
You oughta come up to the house and see it . . . all of it is in the hallway in the basement.
I think I'll snap a picture of his new "room." He's made a sacrifice for weights and it's worth remembering.