Virgil Pitstick, ex-first custodian of the Last Man's club, handed his secretary books over to Varro Tyler, the new man who insisted on possessing the "rest" of the responsibilities as custodian. He was advised, however, that the second custodian, Herb Montgomery, is keeper of the liquid.
Who's going to the World's Fair? Mr. and Mrs. John Smull and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Farson are giving the trip some thought.
Most Nebraska Citians are giving a great deal of thought to the formal opening of the marina at Riverview park. The thoughts are "what kind of an event shall be planned to make the formal opening a crowd attracting day?"
Just the plain old ribbon cutting on a sunny day will draw the boaters. But there are many suggestions. Have the governor or Mel Steen of the Game Department enter the marina in a boat and cut the ribbon, have boat races from Omaha and Brownville to Nebraska City, a boat show and many other ideas.
As the story goes, Dr. Harry Baker, that fire fighting veterinarian, was in the process of "pulling a calf" when suddenly the nervous cow let loose. Luckily the vet had an extra change of clothes handy.
Scuttlebutt has it that First District Commissioner Chas. J. Gude, Sr., who is serving his first term, will seek re-election. Robert L. McKissick may do the same on the city council.
Gary Blakeman is sweating out an obligation to Nebraska City Shriners. The 10 tickets given him to sell for a dance are believed to have made their way—with the help of a hand—into a waste basket. Pretty expensive dancing for one couple, he sez.