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 with Drs. R. C. Fenstermacher and Rodney Koerber this summer.
Dr. McFadden is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Harry McFadden, Omaha. The Omaha doctor is a pathologist and serves as a consultant for St. Mary's hospital.
. . . and you might be interested in knowing that the mother of Nebraska City's newest doctor is a former resident of Nebraska City. She is the former Jo Kernes who graduated from St. Bernard's Academy.
Many St. Bernard's grads may recall the twins, Jean and Joe Kernes.
Guy Lock, Park Road Acres, says he's beginning to believe that the females are taking over.
His latest reference was to the two pictures of the first communion classes at St. Benedict's and St. Mary's Catholic churches . . . most of the children were girls.
We tried to assure him (we have three daughters and a son) that the gals aren't necessarily the true force because they outnumber the guys at church. We think that in a few years when a young man's fancy turns to something besides a motorcycle, he will be swayed into the path of his cutie, waltz down the aisle, attend church regularly . . . and work on his motorcycle in his garage at night.
The most courageous man we met last week was Albert Inman, parade marshal for the Arbor Day celebration.
Despite the twister, siren, wind and rain, he stood up before every water-soaked parade entry and shouted: "Head 'em up. Move 'em out."
And move they did, gracefully and with glory as the Arbor Day parade proceeded west on Central Avenue. Jack Mullen, the master of ceremonies, certainly deserves prime credit. He directed the formal program and when the ceremony and tree dedication had ended, the rain came.
Scimitar Shrine President Don Mason and picnic chairman Whoopie Landis were probably the two men with the most foresight. They switched the annual family picnic for Shriners and families from American Meter picnic grounds to Grundman airport.
Over 600 Shriners and other guests were served within the dry confines of the large Grundman hangar.
Those Shrine picnics have blossomed in past years. Originally, the late Clemmy Holmes invited Shriners to his home after the Arbor Day event, but the number swelled so the location was switched to American Meter. Local Shriners served about 1,200 during the Arbor Day Centennial.
Didya know . . .
. That Sen. Calvin Carsten, Avoca, has several nicknames? They include "Woody," and "Cottonwood Cal." Those names were tagged on him after the legislature adopted his bill designating the cottonless cottonwood as the state tree. Senator Carsten is also a pipe smoker and his favorite brand is Sir Walter Raleigh.
Congratulations to Mary Ulbrick.
We don't know of a person more proud than Mrs. Ron (Charlene) Chapin. "Mom" was the Arbor Day honoree.
Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Ulbrick on being selected for the honor. Mary really got broad designation. Although a single rosebud tree was pictured in the dedication ceremony, the planting covered an entire grove, Park Superintendent Craig Bergman pointed out.
And knowing Mary like we do, she'll surely do her own thing and designate other redbuds in the grove to some little people she loves very dearly — her grandchildren.
Well, that's just like Mary — doing it up big. And that's just the way you are served at her cafe.
Thanks for shopping Livingston's.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Livingston advertised merchandise from their store in the Nebraska Pork Producers special supplement to the News-Press and are enjoying new customers from it.
Thelma Boe, Lincoln, public relations director for the Pork Producers, pointed out the merchandise to her friends, among them Mrs. John (Melba) Scott.
We have known Melba for sometime. She's on the staff of Rep. Charles Thone in Lincoln, and is a frequent Nebraska City visitor. Her visits always include a shopping stop at Livingston's. "It all got started with our ad in the Pork Producers supplement," Mrs. Livingston said.
Melba is planning a trip to Europe this summer and shopped stores in Nebraska City for the items she needs. That's a compliment to our town.
Melba is "retiring" from the Thone staff next month. That'll make her husband, John, happy. Melba's so dedicated to her work that she's been putting in too many hours.
To which we might add. John Scott is a successful realtor . . . and ole' Johnny, boy, we've got land and houses for sale right here in River City and trucks to haul your household furnishings.
Jim Chaney took a remark seriously the other day and has set up a two-part early Sunday challenge to his friend, Harold Rowe, the Dodge Good Guy, Roger Warren and probably anyone else who wants to get involved.
Harold said the other day something to the effect that if that was a Dodge pickup that disappeared into the river the only reason it hasn't shown up is because it probably ran out of gas.
Jim snorted, said that was an "untruth" (he used different words) and said there was a place east of his home that he drove in a jeep that nobody, absolutely nobody could go in any other four-wheeled drive vehicle.
That was where Roger Warren got into the conversation and the wagers and words were flying high.
We don't know if it will materialize, but if it does, there'll be some fun east of Chaney's home Sunday morning where the mud, gumbo, quicksand, or sucking sod bogs down vehicles.
Jim also promised to take along an extra can of gas so that no underwater trip is stalled for lack of fuel.
You guys can do what you wish with this palaver. I'll still bet on the groundhog and his shadow for the—real thing.