February 7, 1962
Take a scroungy looking rock
Thanks to clever workmanship by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nutsch, our youngest daughter has a necklace of gold plated chain and an Indian head penny inserted in a ring. The . . .
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Central Avenue
January 31, 1964
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Gieseking
Don't ieel too badly about your car. Truth of the matter is, all of us have been getting gasoline tanks filled during the price war, but none of us have been unlucky . . .
August 24, 1964
Spondulix shelled out to keep agoin'
EVERYONE'S DOING IT! THE financial report of IDEB shows capital investments in the Whingy Dingy Windmill company, the Slump Pump Oil company and Wishy Worshy News . . .
June 26, 1966
Super-duper-pooper one week of training
Off the record they say, . . . So long to Company A. Nebraska City guardsmen may be called for a special super-duper-pooper one week of training in August at Camp . . .
November 13, 1966
Is your wife home yet?
From this chair, the property acquisition south of Nebraska City by Omaha Public Power District seems dramatic and wonderful. I don't know what's going on. Mebbe OPPD . . .
December 18, 1966
To Jessie Head
It was July 27, 1937, when I accompanied by parents to Oakwood, Oklahoma. I can't find it on the map, but the town was there . . . so were the prairie dogs. Gals, you . . .
March 17, 1967
Good grooming technique applied to whiskers
There was a time when hair rinses with a touch of color were a big secret and perhaps such things are today with some people. But rightly so, it seems that most people . . .
April 14, 1967
The beard comes off
They call it the fiddlers association, but Dick Lawton of Syracuse, can testify the string instruments include his banjo. The Otoe county stringplunker joined other . . .
June 23, 1967
Golly, Mom, you're dumb
Alma Beccard, 1515 Central Avenue, telephoned the otherday to say that to the best of her knowledge, no one is going to build a tavern in her home. She contacted an . . .
June 28, 1968
A little squeezins' at 31,000 feet
There isn't much question in Mexico about the heavyweight boxing champion—Joe Frazier of the U.S. Manuel Ramos gave it a go the other night at Madison Square Garden, but . . .
August 4, 1968
Everything was fried
Ivan Boerner showed a film the other day that didn't draw any applause. He was program chairman at the Optimist meeting at Hotel Grand and offered a film, "Anatomy of an . . .
July 13, 1969
Tootsie and Thunder
This hot weather has been pretty tough on "Tootsie", our aging cocker spaniel. She is approaching her 13th birthday. We've had her since the puppy days and she has . . .
August 3, 1969
Keep the dollars at home
Shoppers are looking for free parking and more comfort in towns where they spend their money. And Nebraska City is fertile territory for such "conveniences", as we like . . .
February 8, 1970
Lil' ole' rinky dinky Nebraska City
One of the most interesting family trips we've taken occurred about 10 years ago and opened our eyes to a problem that we as midwesterners generally know little about – . . .
April 5, 1970
Hippies and loafers were not wanted
There are 14 miles of two-lane highway between Lincoln and Denver. The rest is smooth sailing on the super four-lane highway at speeds of 75 m.p.h., in Nebraska and 70 . . .
April 26, 1970
Dressed in front of the groom
Jerry and Gen Livingston who opened their new store last week in Nebraska City, did it a little different. The Livingstons operated two stores on Central for many years . . .
May 17, 1970
The horses haven't been so faithful
County Clerk Jerry Schmitz and his office staff, Deputy Darlene Miller and Mrs. Marcina Cody, did a commendable job compiling the election results Tuesday night. Jerry . . .
June 28, 1970
We live in a strange world
I never knew there were so many families in the area with new additions from children's homes until this column was printed a week ago about our new son and daughter. We . . .
November 1, 1970
Up on the North 40
Notice to Bill Meinen and the Chamber of Commerce: I picked one ear of my sweet corn and saved it just to enter in the largest ear contest last week, but railed to enter . . .
December 13, 1970
Some stories just have to be told
A Nebraska City family said the next time they go hunting on the river bottomland, they'll take a shovel and several sheets of plywood. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hoyle and their . . .
December 20, 1970
The Ho, Ho, Ho man
Mike Roddy Jr., who farms north of Nebraska City, puffed on his cigar and flashed a smile. He son, Army Capt. Mike "Butch" Roddy, Jr., was home for Christmas. The . . .
December 27, 1970
A jigger of whiskey and liberty
Andy Kreifels of Nebraska City got one of the most interesting Christmas gifts we've heard. A lobster. You bet it was alive and snapping! Jeanne Kreifels flew home for . . .
January 4, 1971
Nebraska City's overnight visitors
And then it snowed and the wind blew. Hundreds of travelers were trapped in Nebraska City and the area Sunday when the storm lashed southeastern Nebraska. And one of the . . .
January 17, 1971
Slicing apples instead of picking them
The cost of Country Clubs. American Legion Country Club dues at Shenandoah, Ia., have been increased to $136 a year. That includes the golf course. The Shenandoah . . .
January 24, 1971
Time is measured by a drink
Nebraska City Volunteer firemen are still hoping arrangements can be made to invite about two dozen fire fighting units to town for a "Thank You" party for help with the . . .
March 21, 1971
Up on the North 40
D. W. Kicker will never believe this, but the other day the wind blew so hard on the North 40 that we folks on the hill "annexed" 20 feet of downtown Nebraska City. And . . .
April 4, 1971
Like a herd of wild horses
There are quite a number of new families in Nebraska City, so we have a bit of information for them. Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m., there will be an Easter Egg hunt at . . .
April 11, 1971
Ya-hoo! Here comes Company B
Ya-hoo! Here comes Company B! Allen Holmes, who doesn't look his years, writes that Company B guardsmen will return to Nebraska City for a reunion May 15. The guardsmen . . .
May 2, 1971
Peanut butter is my enemy
A caller said the other day she had read about my tastes for food. "I know you like most kinds of foods from what you write about mushrooms, turkey fries, kolaches, pan . . .
June 27, 1971
Happy Birthday to Dennis Armknecht
A year has passed since we first met a young man from the Cook area who needed a kidney transplant. Dennis Armknecht, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Armknecht, will . . .
November 7, 1971
Have you seen my brown cow
LoReeta Baker, 16 year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Baker, is one of the happiest young Misses in Nebraska City. She has an orchid lei. CYN3 Steve Exline, a Navy . . .
February 6, 1972
Bouquets and beer for firemen
We can all say "thanks" to the Volunteer firemen who weathered the sub zero temps the other night when fire broke out at Carlisle Radio and TV. And we can be mighty . . .
March 12, 1972
The Big Player of the Game
Someone asked the other day: "How come you're not playing in the Beta Sigma Phi bridge tournament?" Well, if I told you the truth, you wouldn't believe me. I got so used . . .
April 16, 1972
He signed and signed and signed
Jeff Kinney, the greatest! Husker star Jeff Kinney didn't give a long-winded speech to his listeners at the Knights of Columbus awards banquet. Instead, he signed and . . .
January 7, 1973
Special tie for a special boy
We owe thanks to an unknown kind person who has removed the snow from our driveway. I didn't know whether to run a public notice of thank you or wait for the bill until . . .
April 29, 1973
Gas prices are going up
Gary White, owner of G&L Conoco, told Optimists the other day that the words "gas shortage" are not scare words, they're the real thing and Nebraska Citians had better . . .
June 30, 1974
Return to us before the frost
Leo O'Flaherty called the other day to say good-by. "We're leaving in a few minutes on vacation." "Yes, I know, your daughter told me that you were going to take a . . .
December 8, 1974
Not particularly invited to talk
Congratulations to a special man, Charles J. Gude, Sr. Mr. Gude is a war hero of a rare breed. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross (only the Congressional Medal of . . .
December 15, 1974
Piping hot goodies on the bottom
. . . Loyd Maskell has a number of films of varsity . . . at he has offered to screen. The photo equip- . . . e provided by the Pioneer Boosters and the . . . Ed Thomas . . .
May 4, 1975
Sucking sod bogs down vehicles
Elsewhere in today's paper is an announcement that another doctor will locate in Nebraska City. Dr. Harry McFadden will open his practice at Nebraska City Medical Group . . .
May 25, 1975
They can't go wrong, they're young
The death of the Municipal Band? The Nebraska City Municipal Band has not organized and it may be too late to get started now. Don Cushing, president of the band, said . . .
September 21, 1975
Something new
Congratulations to Hank Whitehead and the Whitehead-Rhoden Chevrolet-Cadillac company for deciding to enlarge their business in town. Groundbreaking was held last week . . .
September 28, 1975
Got reamed by No. 2 daughter
Rod Cushing . . . Husker football cameraman. Those Nebraska football pictures you've seen in the News-Press are being taken by the man with the hat and camera, Rod . . .
March 28, 1976
The aerial view
Andy Seybert has some interesting pictures of Nebraska City, many residents and many farms taken "for fun" and for business at the Davidson Agency. Andy is a licensed . . .
April 18, 1976
Came home drooling
It must be near Arbor Day. The Redbuds are in full bloom, the blossoms are out on the fruit trees and the weeds are making their appearance in my lawn. We transplanted . . .
August 8, 1976
The Big Red
Rod Cushing, the University student who handled the picture jobs for the News-Press last football season, called the other day and offered to do it again. We worked . . .
September 12, 1976
There flies a dead duck
Your help is needed. Vern Livingston has taken on the duty of attempting to identify tree planting programs and he needs a whole lot of help. Do you know of trees that . . .
January 30, 1977
Golf to snowballs
The above picture pretty well tells the story of the unusual weather experienced at Tampa, Florida. It was the first snow in 15 years and although many truly enjoyed the . . .
May 1, 1977
Emotion at concert
There was a moment of emotion when Mrs. Charlotte Mabie announced to the concert audience and students at Senior High that she had submitted her resignation as the vocal . . .
May 15, 1977
Tapped toes to the Manor
That toe-tapping music last Sunday on the North 40 was a pleasant sound. We strolled down the hill and joined the many people attending the open house at Nebraska City . . .
August 28, 1977
Just about popped the oxygen valves
Nurse or patient? She said -- ''not yet'' The other day the rescue squad took three OPPD iron workers to the emergency room with injuries sustained in a car-truck . . .
October 9, 1977
Welcome to Nebraska City
Welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Funke, new owners of the Sears Catalog Store at 7th St. and Central Avenue. They purchased the dealership from Mr. and Mrs. Roger Peterson. . . .
October 16, 1977
Fixture will be missed
A good man will leave the music department at Syracuse - Dunbar - Avoca at the close of the 1977-78 school year, but he leaves behind a highly successful program. B.A. . . .
January 22, 1978
Highlights revealed
Bill Shock, editor of the Falls City Journal, gave an interesting report the other day in the Journal on a news conference with President Carter attended by Bill and a . . .
January 29, 1978
Club earns recognition
Congratulations – . . . to the members of the Otoe County Wildlife club who were honored at the recent annual meeting. They are Mrs. Terry Badberg, Mrs. Melvin Snyder, . . .
March 12, 1978
Some lovers need to work
Didya take the National Love, Sex and Marriage test the other night on the TV program? We were disappointed at the low rating given to the Midwest so we conducted a mini . . .
April 23, 1978
Utilities offering
City Utilities is offering a new service in the hopes of saving energy and at the same time cut the bills of users. Infrared aerial pictures of homes were taken in . . .
June 11, 1978
Dennis pleased here
Dennis Kemp, owner of Thomas Avenue Carpets, 1002 Central Avenue, says he is pleased with his business in Nebraska City. Thomas Avenue is the second store operated by . . .
September 3, 1978
Toss shoes for an hour
Oh . . . horseshoes! Oh . . . horseshoes! Nebraska City has been selected as the site for the 1979 State Horseshoe Championships. Two hundred or more are expected. Walt . . .
November 12, 1978
You can fill 'er up
She will be missed. Marion Straw, assistant manager at Woolworth's in Nebraska City, is working in Fremont as the store manager. We wish Marion much success in her new . . .
March 11, 1979
Wet snow on the tulips
You don't say? Didya hear . . . . . . the one about the Nebraska City man who plunked down less than $1 on a keno game in Vegas and scooped up $12,000? Yea . . . Stan's . . .
April 29, 1979
Bill did it
We can report that we have been paid off. Bill Whipple of Union did it. The gift — 1 Lynks seed corn cap. It all started with a telephone call to the Whipple home . . .
May 6, 1979
Interesting reading
Thanks to Dennis Brosz for some interesting reading of his cartoons published in an 8½ x 11 book form. Dennis is a rancher. He has cattle and horses and just recently . . .
June 3, 1979
From England to Japan
Dr. M. B. De Jarnette wrote from Tokyo that it's beautiful country and the people are warm and friendly (he almost beat the mail to home) . . . Mindy Sackles writes from . . .