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 . . .
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Fishing
March 15, 1970
Grandparent bragging permits
The News-Press was complimented the other day with an award from Whitehead Speedway which had a successful season last year and which is looking toward another success . . .
August 23, 1970
Flying objects seem to accompany boys
Nebraska City was complimented this week with the announcement that Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mercer, recently of the Chicago area, chose this town because it not only offers . . .
March 28, 1971
Welcome Governor Exon
Nebraska City's Arbor Day speaker, Governor J.J. Exon, will make his first appearance in town since his election. The governor will give the message at Arbor Lodge . . .
April 18, 1971
My neat and tidy tool compartment
We decided to join the "Company's Coming" program by helping with the cleanup around the house. First, the Missus said we had to clean out the "junk shed." For shame, . . .
April 25, 1971
Congratulations to Ira Glasser
The Arbor Day committee in Nebraska City is to be commended for its selection of Ira Glasser as the honoree for the 1971 Arbor Day celebration. Mr. Glasser is . . .
February 20, 1972
Fish story? You bet
Whatever happened to The Cotton Pickers? Ten years ago a group of youngsters at the School for the Visually Handicapped were playing instruments, singing and winning the . . .
December 17, 1972
Stolen from Paul J. Niemann
"Hey, ole' Billie Berger the wood cutter, I found out all about that orange stuff the Apollo guys found on the surface of the moon." "Huh? You're kidding, Dick . . .
April 8, 1973
Toilet paper marked FRONT and BACK
Sam Ells, the Brownville head hunter, attended his first social function after the snow melted this year and had a story to tell. Sam hadn't been anyplace all winter . . .
June 3, 1973
Ahoy, thar ye blarsted landlubbers
Tony Piccolo . . . picture was taken a number of years ago when Mr. Piccolo directed the Medicare signup for area residents at Memorial Building. Tony Piccolo, Lincoln, . . .
January 20, 1974
Too ornery to quit
Otoe County Sheriff Russ Seals told Optimists a great deal about the job as a law enforcement officer the other day and he told the group about what he called "losses." . . .
July 20, 1975
To Mones Zach
We made the annual trip to the wheat harvest and we can report that thanks to such fine advice as from Mones Zach of Percival, we got along just fine. The 410 MF worked . . .
January 11, 1976
The golf pro
Dick Jensen who was hired as the golf pro for Wildwood course is returning "home" when he steps onto the fairway. Dick is a native Nebraska Citian, graduated from high . . .
February 15, 1976
She wants a cookie
Dear Mom: You ain't gonna believe this . . . That's Pete Weddle, Al DeJong and "Hoss" Hoskins playing golf on Christmas Day 1975 at Wildwood. The truth is they settled . . .
July 11, 1976
The George Fenske files
The single girl walked into the office and began handing out cigars and candy, each wrapped with blue ribbons. One of the other workers looked at her with surprise and . . .
July 25, 1976
We caught more fish
You won't believe this but . . . we caught more fish than we could bring home. The guides at our fishing camp at Kenora, Canada, assured us we would get our fill of fish . . .
August 22, 1976
Even the fish were friendly
It was under a blazing sun and near 100-degree temperature when Neal Martin's fishing pole went "whang." To heck with the August weather, Neal said to himself, I've got . . .
August 29, 1976
Camping, canoeing, fishing and avoiding bears
A group of Nebraska City campers changed their outdoor living ways after an incident one night in the wilds of Canada. A bear slashed the side of the tent, then backed . . .
October 31, 1976
A dog-gone good story
A dog-gone good story. Martin Gardner, who works for the U.S. Department of Justice, gave several interesting talks in Nebraska City last week. He's a good speaker and . . .
February 6, 1977
Some real coincidences
Ivan D.E. Beaumeat. George Fenske says. . . . middle age is that time of life when you don't worry about your wife going out at night . . . as long as you don't have to . . .
July 10, 1977
Green peppers — Yikes!
Green peppers--Yikes! Green peppers — Yikes! The years of rescue training paid off. For once I was able to give emergency care to my wife. It started off like any other . . .
September 11, 1977
Your halo is on too tight
They do it in Nebraska City. Overheard . . . . . . at the morning coffee session in the Friendship Room at Otoe County National Bank between Dr. M.B. De Jarnette, a . . .
September 18, 1977
Big cat is real thing
The big fish in the lake at the fairgrounds is the real thing and Sid Suedmeier of Nebraska City has a picture to prove it. The newspaper picture and story show Sid's . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
June 18, 1978
Wayne is selected
The selection of Wayne Brown to the Nebraska City school board was a good choice. Wayne served several years on the board and for the few months left in Dr. Koerber's . . .
January 7, 1979
This is a dog-gone good story
Incredible Hulk? Ron Badberg has a new item on his sandwich menu at Dean's cafe in Nebraska City: "Incredible Hulk . . . $2.25." "Y-E-E-O-O-W-W!" This is a dog-gone good . . .
August 12, 1979
Anderson pleases
Bill Anderson, musical star of the Sidney, Ia., rodeo packed 'em in and pleased western music fans during his performances the past week. Mr. Anderson is a . . .