There is one curve that looks as good on a man as it does on a woman — a smile!
The speech winner.
Denise Davis, a sophomore at Nebraska City Lourdes, will go to Palmyra Wednesday to compete in the district American Legion oratorical contest.
Denise is the daughter of County Attorney and Mrs. William F. Davis. She won the local speech contest sponsored by Adam Schellinger Post No. 8.
We've attended a number of the Legion speech contests and have found all the contestants to be sharp.
The thing that always amazes me is the ability of teen-agers to stand in front of adults and deliver a speech so well. High school students of that caliber are much better prepared for today's world.
Congratulations to Denise and to Tim Nelsen, son of Mrs. Betty Nelsen, who was second and Tim Regler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Regler, who placed third.
Thank you, George Bischof.
George Bischof of Bischof Hardware spoke about Nebraska City's industries of many years ago and enlightened many of us "newcomers" on the progress of the community.
Many of us had read the Centennial book of 1954 and knew something about the "old town," but few could have put it in such interesting humor as George Bischof.
We mentioned that point to his wife the other day.
"There aren't many oldtimers around any more who can tell people how the town was years ago," she said.
We agreed, and added that we frequently call Mel Conley, Sara Jane Whitten and Mrs. Elmer Conkling for help.
Paul Knoll is another good source and his "howdy chum," is always an open invitation.
Paul operated Knoll's Country Store where the Otoe County National Bank mall is now located. And it was Paul who "caught" the catfish using a bamboo pole from a puddle in the property that was razed to make room for the present bank. His straw hat and smile were worth the picture.
Rick Baldwin, advertising manager for the News-Press, learned a rapid appreciation for Nebraska City police work. Within minutes of the time he reported his car stolen, the vehicle was recovered.
Rick parked his car in an alley near Weinman Auto to make a call on Jerry Gilliland. After a few minutes he returned to the place where his car was parked — zowie! It was gone.
"That always happens to someone else," he said, "not to me."
He telephoned Sheriff Russ Seals' office and told radio dispatcher Ed Whitmarsh what had happened and gave a description of the car.
Within minutes the car was recovered in a lot.
"I knew the guy wouldn't get far," Rick said, "it was about out of gas."
From George Fenske's Lions magazine.
Ethics are vital to the successful businessman.
"For example," said George, "an old customer paid his account today with a hundred dollar bill. As he was leaving I discovered that he had mistakenly given me two hundreds, stuck together.
"Immediately a question of ethics arose — should I tell my partner?"
Congratulations.
Rod Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Smith, rural Nebraska City, has received an alternate appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs.
The appointment was made by Rep. Charles Thone. We can tell you something about Rod because he is one of our mail room boys. Right now he's been on a solo flight on Cloud 9 since the announcement was made by Congressman Thone.
The Nebraska City high school senior is optimistic about earning a principal appointment to the academy. Last year eight of Congressman Thone's nominees were accepted into the academy. A principal appointment means a four-year scholarship.
We hope that the Air Froce authorities will look with favor on the Nebraska City candidate.
Stolen
Mother: "You don't have to be afraid of going to a hospital to have your tonsils out."
Little boy: "I'm not afraid, but I'm not going to let 'em palm a baby off on me like they did on you. I want a beagle pup."
It's getting that time again.
Louie Eiserman, secretary, says the Greater Nebraska Science and Engineering Fair will be March 27-28 at Nebraska City Senior High.
Mrs. Bob (Dorothy) Melchert is the executive director. That means she has a big title and all the work. She is blessed with an abundance of energy and friends of students who organize to put over a successful program.
It takes money to run the show, Mr. Eiserman points out. "The fair has been a great force in encouraging many young students to do further research in areas of science which they began during their high school years."
"We can only continue to provide these worthwhile opportunities with your support." Contributions should be sent to Mr. Eiserman or Mrs. Melchert at Box 649, Nebraska City, 68410.
How's this grab you, bud?
A young woman was sunbathing on the roof of a hotel in Miami Beach clad in a skimpy bathing suit. After a time she looked around and saw that there were no tall buildings where there might be inquiring eyes so she decided to take a real sunbath — in the buff.
She was lying on her stomach when suddenly she heard footsteps approaching. She quickly grabbed a towel and looked up to see the hotel manager walking over to her.
"Young lady," he puffed, "we don't mind you sunbathing up here, but we do NOT allow nude bathing!"
"But," she protested, "there are no tall buildings and no one could see me."
"There aren't any tall buildings, Miss," he agreed, "but you've been lying on the skylight over the dining room."