January 7
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 . . .
33 columns
1979
January 14
Hats off 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 . . .
January 21
Check your pressure
At a recent meeting of a senior citizens group in Nebraska City a lot of hands went up when the question was asked whether the listeners had had their blood pressure . . .
January 28
Poor attendance
The attendance at the American Agriculture meeting the other night at Senior High was pretty poor for the numbers the group has attracted previously. We got a preview on . . .
February 4
Longtime pen pal
A number of years ago Mrs. Letha Childers, 420 Ninth Avenue, met a woman from Spokane while on a vacation. They became friends and have corresponded over the years. Five . . .
February 11
Jerry still smiling
Peru State Coach Jerry Joy is hobbling around with a pair of crutches, wearing a smile and looking forward to football season at Peru State. He hopes to be healed and . . .
February 18
There's somebody special out there
More manpower? The giant industrialist asked his small son what he'd like for his birthday. "A baby brother," the little shaver said. The father smiled and said, "but . . .
February 25
Day-dreaming about summer rides
Democrats? Didya hear the one about the prominent Republican who went into the Legion dining hall in Nebraska City with a seven-foot alligator on a leash? "You serve . . .
March 4
Come fly with me
''V-a-r-o-o-m v-a-r-o-o-m '' "Hey Father Tom," I shouted to the priest on the motorcycle. "Are you getting the hots again for a crotch rocket?" He pulled the little . . .
March 11
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 . . .
March 18
Dolly isn't worried
If today's farm prices affected Dolly Parton the same way, she'd be "flat busted." to Dick Rhinehart, the Music Boosters, Bandmaster Bill Harshbarger and their helpers . . .
March 25
Thanks, farmers
Thanks to farmers and especially their wives for the fine luncheon for Nebraska City business people. To get down to the nitty-gritty, the farmers uprooted the luncheon . . .
April 1
Just too noisy
The Little Miss came home from school with a tear-stained face and trembling lips. "What's wrong, dear?" asked her mother. "The teacher was angry with us," the child . . .
April 8
Cameras a no-no
Thanks to Ellsworth Merkel, Verne Jones and Otoe County National Bank for an interesting tour of Grand Island. One of the most revealing tours was the Sperry-New Holland . . .
April 15
That one's all yours
That one's all yours. The city dude had been telling his friends of his great hunting ability. It just wasn't true. Meanwhile, his bragging got him into a hunting party . . .
April 22
Sure enough and by golly
It really was him. In the news . . . . When we read that the wedding ceremony for tennis stars Chris Evert and John Lloyd was conducted by a priest named Kelly, we all . . .
April 29
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
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 . . .
May 13
Talent is found
Thanks to Mrs. Bernard Lukowski, Nehawka and Mrs. Don Mason for the tips on the African Violet plant. The plant was a door prize from the Otoe County Farm Bureau. It had . . .
May 20
It's gonna be different around here
Room for rent? Our youngest, Jeannea, will sport a cap and gown Sunday night for graduation from high school. Gone will be the days of washing hair at 7 a.m. No sweaty . . .
May 27
Rein really rolls
Chuck Johnson, our plant superintendent, came up with this tongue twister describing one of the jobs in the pressroom by Rein Winkler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Winkler . . .
June 3
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 . . .
June 17
Grandma wins
An 80-year-old grandmother who prided herself on her good driving sense, almost spoiled her record when she went through a stop sign. Before the officer had a chance to . . .
June 24
History is compiled
Larry Wiles, secretary of the NC Volunteer Fire Department, has compiled an interesting history of the local department. Among the items are that fire equipment was . . .
July 1
Ah...the modern way
Pampers. They're the greatest thing invented since the sturdy diaper safety pin. We have a couple of visitors at our house for a time while husband (and father) is . . .
July 8
Y-u-c-k barf, garf, and snarf
You'd think they'd know. Read the other day that Webster is considering adding a new word to its dictionary — "humongous," meaning something large or huge. You mean to . . .
July 15
Looks like a beer can to me
Sky is falling? The coffee drinkers at the Friendship Room at Otoe County National Bank were jolted at the Wednesday morning session when what appeared to be a flash . . .
July 22
Lids that don't make a noise
Too much noise? A little fella told the saleswoman he was shopping for a birthday gift for his mother and wanted to see some cookie jars. At the counter with a large . . .
July 29
Don't forget Art
The little boy had been praying for a new bike to no avail and informed his mom there would be no more prayers. "Why?" asked his mother. "It doesn't do any good," the . . .
August 5
Rodeo is coming
The Sidney, Ia., rodeo opens this week with afternoon and evening shows for rodeo fans and musical entertainment by Bill Anderson. The rodeo runs August 7-12 at the . . .
August 12
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 . . .
August 19
Easy riding time
We dusted off the BMW a couple of Sundays ago and went to the Czech Festival at Wilber. It had to be the hottest Sunday this summer, but motorcycle riding couldn't have . . .
August 26
Thanks, firemen
Smoke from a trash fire at our loading dock early the other day will be with us for a time, the experts say. There is some relief, we learned from ex-fireman Ken Wiles. . . .