April 23, 1961
About as fruitless as pay television
Old dogs and cats never die, they just run 'till they're dead or Have fence and post for traveling dog and cat. Arbor Day in Nebraska City is one of the biggest single . . .
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The Missouri River
June 25, 1963
A little bull was heaved about
There's a story about Barada, the big man who tossed huge things over the Missouri River, according to a story which appeared a year or so ago in Outdoor Life, the . . .
July 26, 1963
The manhunt
The manhunt for Charles Graham, Nebraska City, wanted in connection with break-ins, was not a glorified chase, the type shown on TV. Graham was pursued from noon west of . . .
September 3, 1963
Mr. Ryan
Down on the river there is a fella named Benjamin J. Ryan whose job is shipping commodities on the Missouri river. This Mr. Ryan is quite a gent. He can cuss a southern . . .
April 15, 1964
What does a pastor do
I think (Toastmasters say don't "think" — "Know") they should give TV awards for the best commercials. Here is my vote. — PLAYTEX LIVING BRAS. Where else can a youngster . . .
January 8, 1965
UP ON THE NORTH 40
They built a fire of Christmas trees on the North 40 the other night and as Mayor McKissick will testify, even that didn't melt the snow on top of the hill. 'Course it . . .
January 31, 1965
Up to our hips in crocodiles
Ron Eiserman tells the story about the three drunks discussing the most important thing in life. "Gold and silver," two of the men said. "The male crocodile," ole' . . .
July 21, 1967
Smack dab into the Missouri river
All of a sudden Iowa and No. 2 highway are in the major news. A Fremont county, Iowa comprehensive plan runs a proposed Iowa 2 highway right smack dab into the Missouri . . .
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 . . .
May 30, 1971
Commencement at NCHS
It was a pretty big event for our family when our eldest, Denise, was handed her diploma Thursday night at Hayward park. We've covered commencements for many years at . . .
June 20, 1971
Cantaloupe without salt and pepper
Cantaloupe without salt and pepper? You must be kidding. I thought e-v-e-r-y-one used salt and pepper with cantaloupe and watermelon. Boy, do we miss our garden this . . .
September 26, 1971
The stuff just itched like blazes
Someone said the other day the football "craze" has hit Nebraska City. Brother, you're not kidding. Poor ole' Len Hoskins is spinning his wheels just trying to keep . . .
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 . . .
July 14, 1974
Breakfast at the Small Town Cafe
I had been meaning to visit Billie Earith's Small Town Cafe at Percival for some time and since I was on vacation and had to get up early anyway, the time was right. Now . . .
November 10, 1974
Election night, November 5, 1974
Mrs. Clyde Goldsberry Jr. said she has worked for years at the polls, but never helped out before at the courthouse. "Ho, ho, ho," Clerk Jerry Schmitz said, "you've got . . .
April 20, 1975
Pushy-pushy, boy
Up on the North 40. For all you folks who need expert advice on lawn care don't call Dick Niemann or Ed Gardner. Just drive the North 40 and see what the folks are doing . . .
October 5, 1975
Whistle stop trip to Nebraska City
General Dwight D. Eisenhower made a whistle stop trip to Nebraska City at the Missouri Pacific depot September 19, 1952, according to the News-Press files. Ike was a . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
July 31, 1977
No hits, no runs, no heirs
Do you remember the Klan? This may prompt the memories of a lot of Nebraska City residents. It is a parade or march or something by people dressed in KKK costumes. Jim . . .
October 8, 1978
Conservation first
. . . to Joe Voges on his selection as the Optimist Honoree of the Year. Joe said it was the first time to his knowledge that a Community Service award went for . . .
February 11, 1979
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 . . .