Still in the development stage is a proposal by Sun Valley Lanes and Games at 321 Victory Lane in open outdoor space near the bowling alley. However, the floor walker didn't look kindly on us going up-the-down, and vice versa. The animals seem to know the children are there. Things were always crazy and fun those weeks. I was a docent at the time. Marion won the first game, 196-168. At noon we would head back to the car for lunch and a nap. Yes, they were Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus at Gateway Mall for many years. My first home game was a thrill I will never forget. I can't imagine a mother today leaving her children alone in a big store. All of the week’s news was discussed during these hours. Time passed and then our children took their children to the fair – all 10 grandchildren -- for an exciting family outing. Nathan Gold had just made another customer for life. McKee, a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, looked to Zimmer for guidance. Walking out of Kresge's onto the open mall, seeing the trees decorated with Christmas lights blowing in the wind and the lights reflecting off the snow in the evening was special. In the aisles were open bins of items on sale, usually surrounded by flailing shoppers in search of bargains. While a student at UNL from 1971-1975, I would take Friday afternoon breaks downtown at the Miller & Paine store. My Mom had introduced me to Hovland-Swanson at a young age. My mother went to work at the Tastee Inn at 13th & Q when I was 4 years old & moved to 48th & Holdrege later. It was a great place for a new kid in town to meet some great people. That sandwich morphed into “Runza” and became the central item in creating the very successful Runza restaurant franchise. Obviously, I never left the windows that far open again. In 1954, Roger and I came back from our brief honeymoon and attended the Fair - I especially remember the “Dancing Waters.” For a few years our church had a food stand where we sold “Presbyburgers” and homemade pie. It still takes a certain touch to get it right. -- Joyce Lattimer, a former Cornhusker hotel employee. It was a big part of my life growing up. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. He was our “purrfect: guest. You have permission to edit this article. Cowboy legend Roy Rogers, an accomplished bowler, tried his luck at Bowl-Mor Lanes, Ninth and M streets, while passing through Lincoln in the late 1950s. Bob Beebout was the evening manager. When the flamingo appears, the children laugh and point at “Pinkie.” Other animals greet the children in their own way. One day I left the window of the car rolled down. A quick check of the records revealed that the owners of perfect games rolled there included Glen Porter (1957), “Bill” Koehler (1958) and Irvin Kahl Jr. (1973). A “par” was assigned for each hole on your scorecard. We only had one car and dad took it to work. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. Grantham (/ ˈ ɡ r æ n θ əm / GRAN-thəm) is a market and industrial town in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.It straddles the London–Edinburgh East Coast Main Line and the River Witham and is bounded to the west by the A1 north–south trunk road. I moved to Lincoln in the early 1950s with my husband, Jim Raglin, who went to work for the Lincoln Journal as a sportswriter. Everything was so good and if I’d been born with a tail, it would have been wagging too! We didn’t have a cellphone in the ‘60s, so three boys pushed us over to Four Star Drug. The mid-1950s marked the Eisenhower period, “the age of innocence.” Lincoln High was a dominant athletic force in the state, drawing athletes from south Lincoln and the South and North Bottoms. Randy Nelson slipped back two to complete the podium with Shon Deskins staying close to home and earning a fourth-place finish. Sie können Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ändern. A half-century ago, Hovland-Swanson Department Store was one of the anchors of the downtown shopping scene. When we tired of this we went to the lounge on 2nd floor where we watched a very talented and patient lady hand color portraits - there must have been no color photography in those days. I finished well over par, but we all had a great time and enjoyed a “signature” root beer float at the concession stand. I have enjoyed many shopping trips to B&R from the early days. The zoo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. I enjoyed the fish tank & fish display and they always had beautiful flowers. My swell family! Mom and I both worked there off and on until the mid-1980s. (I can’t remember the other games.) The train ride is a lesson in being patient. Customer service was (and still is) their number one commodity. It had to be stepped over. My sister and I did the grocery shopping on Saturday morning, of course shopping at Ideal. Along with the grocery list was a highlight to buy a dozen cake doughnuts from their new machine (one of the first in Lincoln). They even held a certain table for us. The Claw), marching bands, the quilts, peanut-covered ice cream bricks on a stick, and Larry Price’s hamburger stand. He introduced himself, asking how he could help. We, likewise, of PB&J’s. Well, I was the first “sample person” in Lincoln! Three games, a bowl of soup and back to the office by 1:15 p.m. Hovland-Swanson Department Store was a fixture in the 1200 block of O Street in downtown Lincoln. I never got tired of the food there - Tastee sandwiches, Tastee pups, onion chips, fries and shakes. Life was good in the Midlands. I would center the ball to quarterback “Mook” Wilhelms and jump over the line of scrimmage in time to get a shovel pass (must be 1 yard of more), and immediately hand it to Mook as he came crashing through. Ken Eddy’s Drive-In was a magnet for those seeking food and fun. Gold’s Department Store, a fixture in downtown Lincoln from 1915 to 1980. I have seen monkeys get very active and “perform” for the children! As a college sophomore along with my fraternity brothers, I secured my own piece of Husker History. Onion chips came later. The co-worker informed her that the leather wallets were not on sale; but the plastic wallets were. It features prehistoric monsters molded in ceramic. This disturbance brought the owner (I think it was Tony) to the table. I never got tired of pushing that button! In 1946, we came to Lincoln so my husband could attend the University on the famous “G.I. Depending on the outcome of the application, a new miniature golf course may be in the works for Lincoln. An attempt to bring back another outdoor miniature golf course a bit farther north on 48th Street involved a proposal in 2011 by Madsen Billiards. Bowl-Mor Lanes, a downtown bowling center at Ninth and M streets, existed a half-century ago. It began when one entered the door and you would be addressed by your first name. This Dec. 13, 1965, Journal Star file photo shows shoppers at Miller and Paine in downtown Lincoln. Oh, for the good old days! A used-car dealer bought the property in 2014. It was just south of the main store where the parking lot used to be. Not without challenge, the finish came down to 0.112-seconds as 14th starting Stevie Sussex nearly stole the win on the closing lap. As a new wife, I was assigned to help pass out free popcorn to customers. Muz, as my brother and I called her, was my grandmother. As I got older, mom would drop me off at Ideal on a summer day or Saturday and I’d do the grocery shopping for our family and then get a ride home at lunch time with my dad. My parents and I would go there frequently. At Gold’s, she always gripped my hand tightly as if she feared I might be swept away by the tides of humanity flowing past us. It lies about 23 miles (37 kilometres) south of the county town, Lincoln, and 22 miles (35 kilometres) east of … The fair food was great, like the root beer from mugs. It wasn’t like my only shopping experience had been at the Mode-O-Day back home in Scottsbluff. I don’t know a more exciting place to work than a hotel. That was the Hovland-Swanson mystique. Another outdoor course is located at Champions Fun Center, 1555 Yolande Ave. (15th and Cornhusker Highway). It featured a number of holes connected by walkways, which were nicely landscaped with grass and trees along the way. One of my best friends also worked there. I think our jackets had fur on them. From that day forward, little room 330 did become our home away from home when we stayed in Lincoln. Not much has been written about the early years when Tastee’s was a going business in the ‘50s and ‘60s. I remember athletic teams going there to celebrate a winning season. We would make general nuisances of ourselves until Jack Moore or Lyle, in order to get us out of there, would give us each a brand-new, fresh, hot Do-Nut! It was a very special time for me. Memorial Stadium, pictured here in the 1950s. I loved to shop at the downtown store. A win-win deal! We may have earned 10 cents per line. The St. James United Methodist Church booth had very good pies and hamburgers. The things I remember about Ken Eddy’s Drive Inn were always memorable. I still enjoy shopping at Ideal Grocery. A female customer looked at the wallets, and chose one of leather. Here’s what one reader had to say about The Steak House: I have many fond memories of The Steak House. The Cool Crest Miniature Golf Course as it appeared in May 1993. This memory of the State Fair is not be about the midway or the foods. She beamed as she chose a red leather wallet. I picked up the clothes and “layouts” and worked in our home at the kitchen table, returning it all the following day. The Steak House will be missed. I remember Saturday & Sunday nights when the line of cars was continuous for 3 or 4 hours. I always parked on the south side of the store with entry out of sight. I remember 60 years ago like it was yesterday. Harlan (my husband) said he was the first customer on opening day (at King’s). I am 99 now. Earl and Joanne Vermaas were so gracious. In 1939 we played a six-man football game at Memorial Stadium; it was to demonstrate the game of six-man football to coaches who had gathered in Lincoln in July for the annual conference of the Nebraska Coaches' Association. I got a job with the evening shift at Ken Eddy’s. Christmastime at Gateway Mall in the early years. The summer of 1959 we had to move because Larry wanted to enlarge the parking lot. You’re absolutely right. I found a job at Gold’s Department Store doing illustrations for their newspaper ads. It was a special treat years later to take my daughters to a Saturday in the tea room when they were young, all dressed up with hats and gloves. Dazu gehört der Widerspruch gegen die Verarbeitung Ihrer Daten durch Partner für deren berechtigte Interessen. Nathan Gold happened to be in our office at the time and said 'I’ll speak to her.' I worked at the Cornhusker Hotel in 1951. So she did and his name is Kenny Martin. In the ‘50s, I was in the Post Office afternoon bowling league with Bill Koehler and Irv Kahl. -- Judy Feather McDowell, Tastee’s Mother/Daughter Duo. As boring as it was, it was my first job other than babysitting, and I was thrilled to have it. From that I was able to save enough for my tuition and books. Ideal was within walking distance and was handy. In the fall of 1951 we moved in. The teacher would greet us, introduce us to the children and ask if we had our snake. Tastee Inn & Out was a way of life for many longtime Lincolnites. Well, it wasn’t all that easy as the customers had never seen this before and they all walked on the other side of the aisle so I couldn’t put some hot dogs in their baskets! When I first arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in September 1958, a whole new world opened up for me. Longtime Lincoln residents have fond memories of shopping at Miller & Paine. It was easier to get in the band under Bill Jennings as the football team was wining only 1-2 games per year. In March 4, 1966 it was announced that the Hamilton plant was closing (having produced 179,325 cars and trucks in its 18 year history. The crowd was sparse, as most people did not money for such things in those days. I operated the PBX; a real old-fashioned switchboard with lots of cords and lights. In 1950 Nathan Gold added to the southwest corner of the main store with a new grocery store: Gold’s Food Basket. I worked with Clayton & Russ at the Safeway store at 16th & South streets before they started B&R Stores. Each floor had special meaning - the china and silver department where I registered my wedding gifts in 1954 - taking my children to see Santa in his decorated house to have their picture taken - the 4th floor fabric and needlework department and the lady who taught knitting - the children's department where my mother bought Shirley Temple dresses and other back-to-school clothes - the bookstore where you could buy the latest releases or get them from the lending library, and even the basement where you could check coats and packages and receive free gift wrap. Some avid fans of Cool Crest went to St. Joseph to try to recapture the Cool Crest experience, but they reported that the management there was not as customer friendly as Irvin and Caroline Patterson, who had managed Cool Crest in Lincoln. As time went by and other drive-ins opened business declined, but there was still only one place to get a “Tastee.” When people would come back for a visit it was the Tastee Inn, Runza, and Lee’s they’d want to visit. The butcher was most helpful to the two kids. However, I was tackled and fell on the ball, knocking the wind out of me. Memories of Ken Eddy’s were as varied as their menu. Oh, by the way, I still have all my wedding attire and the same guy, 55 years this June. I am almost 92 years old now and living in the house my husband designed and built for us 64 years ago. As a little girl, I remember going shopping there with my mom and my best memory was the “donut lady” and eating a fresh, warm doughnut while we shopped. We lived on a farm, My Dad would go through the machinery and livestock buildings and my Mother would go to the buildings with quilts and baked giids. The top memory bringing the most smiles was many years ago when remodeling was being done and there was a long ditch with water flowing through it in about the center of the store. When I bought a house I was glad to get suet from the meat department to feed the birds. Both sprint car divisions will end their season on October 16th at Lincoln’s “Night of Champions.” Once again, the points battle will run until the final race of the season. The teams were a young lawyer, a senior lawyer and a judge. As the years passed, each of our sons had opportunities to pass out the popcorn as well, two of them with a matching-age cousin, and one with a best friend. It seemed like we had to travel a long way to get to the Runza and the anticipation of actually having a “treat” that I had not heard of before was so exciting to me! The following spring we (Docents) were guests of the Omaha Docents. After I grew up, married and had children of my own, I would take them to Ideal with me. Our boys learned so much by interacting with Ideal’s wonderful customers and friends! My sister has passed away, but my nephew Kenny Martin is the head Game & Parks person at Sherman Reservoir by Loup City. We would marvel at its gyrations and the beautiful deep-fried, tasty pastry it made. Those experiences certainly qualified me to feel comfortable shopping at Hovs. Dandelion was majestic. Gateway was at its best in the early ‘60s through late ‘70s. My parents even had to suffer through a couple grade school Christmas plays at Gateway auditorium! We had guests from all walks of life; businessmen, politicians, celebrities and movie stars, honeymooners and salespeople. Occasionally there was a “rumble” but basically there was mutual respect. Eventually, I mustered up my courage and went on to purchase the latest in beach wear, a ball gown and my first (and only) ultra-suede suit. My arrangement was the same. I also enjoyed the corndogs on a stick and cotton candy. Yahoo ist Teil von Verizon Media. We were renting the top floor of the house on a hill right behind the drive-through. On football Saturdays, we were always very busy. What fun and good food. Who knew it would grow to be what it is today! One activity that had not been available in Superior was playing miniature golf. Aux Input: The Dual DM620 is outfitted with a front-panel Aux input that consists of a female 3.5mm jack. We continued to frequent Tastee Inn throughout my adult life and I greatly miss and savor the flavor of Tastee Inn! The Lincoln High crowd and the Northeast kids cruised O Street and always the meeting place was Ken Eddy’s. One of our docents called his name and he came to us! I bowled with Ed Carter and Judge Paul White. My memories of Miller & Paine go back a LONG way, from the time I was very young until I worked part time at Gateway Mall in the ‘70s. Many fond memories of days gone by, and stores no longer with us. They were very thick and one year we made scarecrow costumes for my brother’s kids out of them. All day long I put a smear of mustard and two pickles on each bun, a smear of mustard, two pickles, smear of mustard, two pickles, on hundreds of buns every day. One day, while waiting for an elevator, an older, well-dressed man with a flower in his lapel approached and warmly greeted my grandmother by name, Mayme. The first game in Nebraska was played at what was then Hebron Junior College, between Chester-Hardy and Alexandria-Belvidere. Gisa told us later that at his home they experienced true Italian hospitality and food. It was a very fun job! Or certainly Coach Osborne will remember finally getting his first win against Barry Switzer and the Sooners. I would walk up D Street and cross the bridge and find my way to Ideal. My miniature golf skills had not improved, however, and the alligator still gave me fits! Today it takes four or five bass drums to keep the 300-plus marching band in time. Julius would only go only if the weather was favorable and we knew he had been recently fed. The kids respected him. My youngest son, to this day, has to have his fix of Runzas before he goes back to Colorado. I remember the first Runza – the original Runza – and my visit there in 1949. Another highlight was the Cornhusker’s Teepee Room, where surrounded by imposing portraits of Native Americans, I’d happily dive into a Pocahontas Sundae, a giant concoction of peppermint ice cream and chocolate syrup. Another time at Memorial Stadium, someone at Bruning sent a group of youngsters to a game and we filled the knothole section (it cost almost nothing to get in). From deep-fried Twinkies to the big-name concerts, nearly everyone has State Fair memories. After we were served, “Gisa” commented loudly in Italian, "You call this spaghetti?" It was fun to pop the little canister into the vacuum tube that transported orders to the kitchen, and I enjoyed waiting on the customers. In this photo of the “Lincoln Looks Back” local history publication produced by Mary Jane Nielsen and Jon Roth, the caption reads: “Joyce and Harriet Ayres and family stand next to the new Iron Horse Railroad to go with the New Children’s Zoo. We made many friends there and when the restaurant was sold to Larry Snyder, we were happy that he kept the standards high and traditions alive.
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