Here's to Libby
We get an occasional letter from readers from some distance, who want some information on a family. The job requires patience because someone has to go through the old newspaper files in the 1870's or 1880's or even during the Civil War years to compile the information.
Mrs. Glen (Libby) Wilcox has been our life saver. She is a true librarian in that she gives special care to the delicate bound volumes of newspapers. Her thirst for reading is quenched by the flavor of the words written so many years ago.
So when someone writes us that they would like to know about a certain person at a certain time, we give the note to Libby. Thanks much, Libby, for helping us do a service.
Herman Novak
The picture we printed the other day of our late friend, Herman Novak, was the most current we had in the files. Herman was like that, quiet, and doing his best at being unnoticeable.
I guess it was fitting that he should sustain the fatal heart attack while sitting in his car away from crowds and attention.
We visited on occasion with Herman at his Novak Auto Co. office. He always seemed to have time to stop and visit. We enjoyed those talks and the warm and pleasant attitude of this Nebraska City man.
Women in news
Mrs. Jessie Steinkuhler, Douglas, was elected chairman of the Otoe county board, Mrs. Pat Ramold, Nebraska City, was seated as a county commissioner, Mrs. Jean O'Hara wants freedoms for women and Mary Youngbeck is making plans to cook in Nebraska City.
That was the week that was.
Congratulations to Jessie on her election as chairman and good luck to Pat and to the only man on the board, Hiley Barrett Jr., as they begin four-year terms.
Mrs. Jean O'Hara works with the Status of Women Commission in Lincoln. Her job is to assist women on recognition. In many cases, she told the Optimists the other day, when the husband dies the widow discovers she knows very little about taking care of those things that he did routinely.
Miss Youngbeck is a home economist with the homemaker schools which the News-Press will bring to town February 10. Miss Youngbeck is the daughter of a school principal from Minot, S.D., and she chose home ec for her major.
She will stage the annual school co-sponsored by local business people on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the high school gym.
This is the first time we've had so much space for the afternoon school and fun session so we hope you will all mark your calendars and be sure to attend.
There is no admission charge and there are lots of prizes for everyone.
The sale
The annual News-Press subscription sale is moving along rapidly and seems to be popular again this year with the savings offered.
We've added some new helpers who may be calling you. Their names are published each day in the subscription ads which appear in the News-Press.
The phone numbers are there also if you've been missed. The oldest continuous sales in Nebraska City will continue for the entire month of January.
Good luck, Craig
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Bergman are moving to Fort Collins, Col., where he will work with the Colorado Parks Department.
Craig has been superintendent of Arbor Lodge State Park, and his wife, Nancy, has worked at the Arbor Training Center.
Craig got a workout with the Chamber and the News-Press every year as we spent a great deal of time on the Arbor Day celebration. We've learned to appreciate the patience of the park superintendents.
Tax tips
This business of income tax has gotten more complicated and as a result we publish each year a special edition on Tax Tips. The section came out with the January 8 paper and we still have a number of copies available if you want an extra one.
You can count on the tips provided in the pages of information in the edition. The news items were prepared by the public affairs department of the Internal Revenue Service. That department recognizes that tips are needed to assist taxpayers and each year works with the News-Press on the edition.