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SinceLOGAN 1912 COUNTY, • creativeprintersonline.com STAPLETON NEBRASKA 69163 (USPS THURSDAY, 518780) APRIL 23, THURSDAY, 2020 JANUARY 5, 2017 NO. NO. 1 17 America relearning lessons of Clean-up day will 1918 Spanish Influenza focus on bacterial infection caus- families MARCIA HORA ing pneumonia after viral influenza infection. working There was lots of advice Frequently, the advice given to people in 1918 on given seemed more rea- how to combat the “Span- sonable, “Nature will together ish Flu.” Don’t wear tight throw off the attack if The annual community shoes or tight collars or only you keep your clean-up day sponsored tight clothes. Force your- strength.” Other advice by Stapleton Public self to sneeze night and related to diet and exer- Schools, the Village of Sta- morning, then breathe cise, such as “take sharp pleton, and Stapleton deeply. Do not wear a walks regularly and walk Area Chamber of Com- muffler. home from work; eat merce won’t be stopped Larry Hardesty, retired plenty of porridge.” Good by COVID-19. dean of the library at the diet and exercise, of The school has cancelled University of Nebraska at course, may seem like all extra-curricular activi- Kearney, and Stapleton sensible advice, but it ties due to restrictions set High School graduate, probably had little impact by the state and will not who writes periodically on preventing the disease. be able to help with this for The Enterprise, has The young and the year’s organized day. been writing about the healthy proved most vul- The Stapleton Area 102-year old epidemic for nerable because the dis- The lack of reporting on and Valentine. The flu Chamber of Commerce the noon Kearney Rotary “Within three short ease over stimulated the the situation may have reached even the isolated and Village of Stapleton club. weeks Spanish Influenza body’s immune system been part of the effort to ranches in Cherry will be promoting and Hardesty said there was has developed and spread and turned the immune avoid panic. Some writers County. She concluded, calling for an all out “It’s a lot of misinformation so widely and rapidly that system against the body. believe the government “the most over-arching A Beautiful Day in the regarding Spanish In- America’s death toll here Having a strong immune outright lied to citizens conclusion based on the Neighborhood” week and fluenza, that also in- at home is greater than system put individuals regarding the impact of evidence from this study inviting everyone to join cluded “see how high you that of all of her huge more at risk. One of the the disease, and lack of ac- is that nothing can com- in to help make our Vil- can hold your hands and armies in Europe. More- cruel ironies of the dis- cess to information pro- pletely protect you from lage an even better place how deeply you can over, the number of pros- ease is that it affected the longed the epidemic. influenza, and some rural to live, work and play. breathe whenever you are trations from this disease healthiest, particularly A statewide quarantine communities may have a Each day from May 10-16 out-of-doors.” from day to day in Amer- from the age range of 20 in Nebraska was an- false sense of security if will be specifically desig- The virtues of various ica is probably greater to 40 years old. nounced on October 22, they think influenza can- nated. These are not “set medications, including than the combined casu- Flu Invades Nebraska 1918, and was to run until not reach them. This in stone” guidelines. You Vick’s VapoRub had drug- alty lists of all of the fight- In 1918, the virus had Sunday, November 2. study shows that in- can do one or all, and gists conserving stocks of ing forces engaged in this been spreading for Deaths continued to fluenza can and will even more if you choose it for use in flu districts. great World War. The months. Symptoms in- pour in and bans were spread anywhere geo- to do so. Tanlac, a patent medicine number of cases in New cluded high fever, cough, again implemented and graphically, even to the It’s a great time to work consisting of about 16 to York City alone has in- dizziness and heavy per- strict closing orders were most remote locations. together as a family to 18 percent alcohol (some creased from a total of 47 spiration. Bronchial given for all places of Few things can stop spruce up, clean up, and account describe it as a 36 cases and no deaths, to pneumonia developed businesses. pathogens in pursuit of help others. Here’s what proof mixture of wine, 4,293 new cases and 393 frequently and death Spanish Influenza In infection.” is scheduled for the week: glycerin and bitter herbs) deaths in a single day.” often followed. Rural Nebraska Hardesty has researched Sunday, May 10: Moth- was also recommended. In the interest of na- During World War I, the Hardesty said Spanish deaths in rural counties er’s Day. Plant flowers Some authorities tried tional efficiency and United States and other flu hit rural Nebraska and believes there were with your mother. Adopt to pass off the epidemic safety the Federal Govern- countries censored bad very hard. A doctoral dis- about four or five deaths a mother if you don’t as nothing more than an- ment has recently ex- news to keep it from their sertation completed in in Logan County; nine or have one nearby, and other seasonal flu, with a tended its ownership and enemies. The illness was 2015 at the University of ten in Thomas County; plant or give her flowers. headline in the Kearney control has gone in a dubbed the Spanish flu Nebraska Medical Center and maybe one or two in Monday, May 11: Trash Hub reporting, “Nothing manner scarcely dreamed because people assumed by Kristin Watkins enti- McPherson County. Pick-Up Day. Grab a bag New – Simply The Old of by even the most radi- it came from Spain. That tled, “It Came Across the The Enterprise Reports and pick up trash around Grip, or la Grippe that cal. was later proven wrong, Plains: The 1918 In- October 31, 1918: There town. There’s plenty of was Epidemic in 1889-90 - A commission of Omaha but the name stuck be- fluenza Pandemic in were more American fa- places that need picked Only then it came from cause Spain was neutral Rural Nebraska,” looks at talities from the new epi- up. Look at the road Russia by Way of France in the war and didn’t cen- several small cities and demic here than from ditches, around the ball and This Time By Way of See Influenza sor press reports of the ill- towns, including Anselmo German guns in France. Page 12 diamond, the Stapleton Spain: No Occasion for ness. Park, and more. Panic.” In October of 1918, the Tuesday, May 12: Yard At the time it was widely Spanish flu reached Ne- Clean-Up Day. Look reported it had “a very braska. around your yard. Get rid low percentage of fatali- All schools, churches, of old appliances, paint, ties – not over one death places of entertainment and items you don’t use out of every 400” or about or public congregation, anymore. If it’s junk and .25 percent. This is a sub- pool halls and other it’s unsightly, it’s got to go! stantial underestimation places of amusement Wednesday, May 13: of the actual death rate of were ordered closed on Spruce-Up Day. Look for two to three out of every October 7. Mail carriers areas outside that need hundred. Some underesti- worked, but wore white your attention. Is there mation is understandable face masks. All sick peo- something that needs since early on the flu had ple were quarantined. painted? Would lawn or- been relatively non-lethal. Flu Becomes More Lethal naments or decorations Nevertheless, as it mu- As the flu mutated it be- spruce things up a bit? tated, as one writer noted, came more deadly. Nearly Look around and get to it. the second wave “made one-quarter of all 103 mil- Thursday, May 14: Lend up for it in spades.” lion Americans con- A Helping Hand Day. People desperately tracted it, and two or Look for problem areas in sought good news and three of every hundred the Village and lend a some medical authorities patients died. In one year, helping hand. Ask per- even reported “Spanish the life expectancy in the mission and then pitch in Influenza Vaccine Discov- U.S. tumbled by 12 years. and help improve proper- ered.” Again we now The University of Ne- ties. know that a virus caused braska at Lincoln sus- Friday, May 15: Invest In the influenza, and none pended classes in late NEBRASKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PHOTO Our Future. Plant a tree of the vaccines protected September 1918 and did The 1918 Spanish flu outbreak was Nebraska’s last great pandemic. In today’s or shrub for future gener- against it. At best, some of not resume normal oper- Throwback Thursday Photo, a group of men wearing protective masks in front the vaccines may have re- ations until after Thanks- of the Fred J. Stain Furniture and Undertaking Store in Shelby, Nebraska on See Clean-Up duced the attack rate of giving. December 8, 1918. Page 9

-- News Briefs -- McPherson Notices Weather Index Baker Rural/ Virtual Co. News • Logan County Ag Society Legal Notices...... 2 Stapleton H.S. Taking Bids For Grass Social Side ...... 3 Walk for Life • Village Of Stapleton Alumni Reunion Main Street Accident .....3 Cancelled COVID-19 has disrupted Board Proceedings • McPherson County School Opinion Page...... 4 The Baker Rural/Stapleton many things for us this District #90 Men of Tundra...... 4 High School alumni reunion spring, but the Women’s Board Proceedings Classifieds ...... 5 planned for Saturday, June 6, Resource Center is not let- • Logan County Board of Business Directory ...... 5 has been cancelled due to ting it get the best of DATE HI LOW MT Commissioners COVID-19. them. They will conduct 13 29 9 .19 McPherson County Board Proceedings A special section in The En- their Walk for Life any- 14 34 9 0 News...... 6 • Logan County First Half 15 45 12 0 terprise will be published with way. MCHS 1921 Grads ...... 7 2019 Real & Personal 16 55 21 0 honor classes of 1920, 1930, Go to friendsofwrc.com SPS News ...... 8 and click on donate or Property Taxes Due 17 32 14 .33 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, 18 50 14 0 Sports Flashbacks...... 9 sign up for the Walk for • McPherson County 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, and 19 71 29 0 Stapleton World War 1 Life. Personal Property Tax 2020 being featured. • Over The Hills 20 61 31 .11 Casualty ...... 10 You can sponsor a Return & Schedule Due Be watching for information • Graphic Files .9” of snow was recorded on Stay Home, as to whether or not a reunion walker or register to walk. Read The Legal April 13, but wind affected the ac- More information will • Special Feature Page On curacy of this measurement; 2.8” Proceedings ...... 11 will be held in 2021 or sched- Notices & Stay Legislative Notes ...... 12 uled for 2025. be forthcoming. 1921 MCHS Graduates of snow fell on April 17 and thun- Informed! der was recorded on April 19. Page 2 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Public Notices The Stapleton Enterprise It’s your right to know Paycheck ...... 46.18 port board would like to offer Nebraska. Notice of this Menards Sports Co-op - A meeting him $25/hour for this meeting was given in ad- Inv # 18887 Carpet is planned in Tryon on work. vance thereof by publica- Shampooer/ Soap..113.99 April 14 at 7:00 P.M. The next regular board tion in The Stapleton Ag Society Creative Printers, Inc. Student representative - meeting will be May 14, Enterprise in the issue Invoice #6483...... 381.00 a certificate and letter of 2020 at 7 P.M. dated April 2, 2020, and Taking Bids Frey's General Store recommendation will be Connell motioned, with posting at least by the Supplies ...... 637.82 put together by the school second by Coffman to ad- third day before the Sealed Bids For Pasture ZNEZ One Call Concepts, Inc board, with appreciation journ the meeting. Voting scheduled meeting at the Grass At Logan • Motion made by Inv#0030860...... 9.24 for the student represen- aye-Connell, Coffman, Logan County Court- County Fairgrounds Vasquez to pay $12/ hour Village Of Stapleton tative’s dedication. Watson, Schultis. Nay- house and the Stapleton The Logan County Ag for total of 18 hours to Water Tank Principal - Mrs. Brown- none. Motion carried. Post Office and was simul- Society is taking bids for Susan Johnson for deep Savings ...... 910.00 field gave the board some MARCH 2020 CLAIMS taneously given to the rental of pasture grass at cleaning/disinfecting, Stacey E Anderson information on the re- GENERAL Chairman and all mem- the Logan County Fair- and shampooing Commu- Mileage To search for new science EFTPS...... 20,402.71 bers of the County Board. grounds for the 2020 sea- nity Center. Seconded by Menards X2 ...... 76.10 curriculum. She brought Nebraska Department Availability of the agenda son. Bids must be in by Hora. Approved 4-0. Mo- CPPD a question to clarify the .5 Of Revenue...... 2,930.19 was communicated in the April 30, 2020. No bulls or tion carried. Electricity ...... 1,329.51 FTE principal contract for AFLAC ...... 1,255.50 notice and in the notice to horses. • Security system has Napa Auto Parts 220 days. She brought a Blue Cross members of the Board of Rental will run from been purchased for the Ref # 788404...... 22.94 question for considera- Blue Shield...... 18,121.10 this meeting. All proceed- May 1, 2020 to August 1, Village and is installed Inland Truck Company tion of year-end awards Sandhills ings hereafter shown 2020. and running. 2001 Stlg Repair for students. Given the State Bank ...... 66,102.97 were taken while the con- Bids may be sent to Russ Open discussion: Inv #565940...... 210.90 COVID-19 situation, the Horace Mann Life vened meeting was open Barnum, Logan County • Village Office will be City Of North Platte board sees that awards for Insurance Co...... 175.00 to the attendance of the Ag Society President, P.O. closed to the public until Landfill ...... 2,696.34 seniors might be part of MCHS Housing ...... 908.94 public. Agenda posted Box 83, Stapleton, NE further notice due to Ne Safety & Fire their graduation cere- WageWorks ...... 261.36 and open meetings poster 69163. COVID-19 Equipment mony, and underclass- Neb School is on wall in Commission- The Logan County Ag so- • Clerk will hang signs Inv# 14621...... 360.00 men might have theirs’ Retire...... 17,141.68 ers Room. ciety reserves the right to when not in office. Ne Rural Water Ass'n rolled in with the coming First National Bank Meeting was called to accept or reject any or all • The village will be Annual school year. Omaha 9 ...... 3,025.08 order by Chairman, Scott bids. sending a livestock paper Membership...... 125.00 Superintendent - New First National Bank Gaites Publish: April 16 & 23, to a patron that owns a Wex Bank windows should be in- Omaha 5 ...... 313.92 Roll call was answered 2020. pig Fuel...... 608.35 stalled in the social stud- First National Bank as follows: Scott Gaites, • Clean-up day was ad- Country Partners ies and math rooms at Omaha 2 ...... 1,193.38 Chairman, Cecil Wonch, dressed. Stapleton Public Cooperative high school Tuesday, and Brownfield, D...... 101.48 Board Member and Village Of Robert Doyle, Board Stapleton School is unable to partic- Diesel...... 564.48 the 3/4 grade room Creative Printers ...232.92 ipate in any extra-curricu- Johnson, Susan Wednesday. The furnace Culligan...... 129.95 Member, Clerk/Assessor, Board lar activities at this time. (Cleaning) Deep should be installed at the Custer Public Debbie Myers. Absent: The village would still like Cleaning, Shampoo elementary Friday. Mr. Power ...... 1,316.55 None Proceedings Carpets- March Jeppson is doing a ESU 16...... 10,885.90 Also present were Colten VILLAGE OF the community to be in- volved in cleaning up our $12/Hr. @ 18 Hrs....216.00 makeover of the weight Follet School Venteicher, County Attor- STAPLETON United Healthcare room this summer, with Solutions...... 1,874.10 ney, Richard Gewecke, REGULAR MEETING town/village. • The dog waste baggies Marks Health new flooring, paint, cli- Great Plains Richard Cook and Sean MINUTES Insurance ...... 2,252.01 mate control. He plans to Communication ...240.88 Carson. April 8th, 2020 7:30 P:M will be moved from the flag pole by the post office Com. First Bank have Ken rekey the build- Hometown Motion by Wonch sec- Location of Meeting: Vil- Acct# 449608 - Monthly ings, as he is a certified Leasing...... 288.00 onded by Doyle to ap- lage Hall to their own post. Maintenance report: Payment...... 1,609.14 locksmith. He would like Ideal Linen ...... 76.55 prove minutes of March Notice: Published in The Mark L Frey to have an area youth do Iron Horse ...... 264.12 18, 2020 meeting without Stapleton Enterprise and • Public restrooms in park will NOT be opened Paycheck...... 1,162.85 some of the mowing early Jostens ...... 41.87 reading as the Clerk had posted at three local busi- Internal Revenue summer while Ken does Kittles Music ...... 168.00 previously furnished each nesses as provided by law until COVID-19 has set- tled. Service this project, which will be Menards ...... 878.10 member with a copy Called to Order: 7:35 Pay Roll Taxes .....1,094.96 time consuming. Miller- thereof. Yeas: Doyle, p.m. by Chairman Dan • Advertising for Part- Time Maintenance help- State Of Nebraska Policy-Tabled Transportation ...1,788.02 Wonch and Gaites. Nays: Beckius Payment Discuss/possible action Munson, S...... 36.61 None Present at Meeting: MUST be 18 years of age. Approval of claims: State Payroll Tax....363.04 1. Fuel tank-tabled Neal Oil and Motion by Wonch sec- Chairman Dan Beckius Subtotal ...... 22,309.47 2. Football field-tabled Auto Center ...... 7,049.80 onded by Doyle to allow with Trustees, Bryan • Motion by Hora to pay the claims as presented. Total ...... 22,309.47 3. Grading-the board dis- Nebraska Public the claims as presented. Rooney, Larry Vasquez Approval of treasurer’s cussed our current grad- Health Envro...... 106.00 Yeas: Wonch, Gaites and and Wayne Hora in atten- Rooney seconded. Ap- proved 4-0. Motion car- report: ing system, with regards Nebraska Safety and Doyle. Nays: None dance. Also present were Motion by Vasquez to ap- to it’s impact on our stu- Equipment ...... 330.00 Claims were audited Mark Frey, Stacey Ander- ried. Frey, Mark L. prove Treasurer’s report dents’ potential scholar- North Platte and allowed as follows: son, Marcia Hora, and as presented. Account bal- ship opportunities. Luke Bulletin ...... 350.00 COUNTY GENERAL Velda Cassell. Equipment/Vehicle Rental ...... 250.00 ances $231,233.33. In- will compile information PSAT/NMSQT...... 51.00 Bacon, Vinton & Open Meetings Law: come for month on the topic, and we will Simmons, K...... 46.40 Venteicher LLC Chairman Beckius stated Mark L Frey Paycheck...... 1,162.84 $27,937.12. Expenses for discuss as a full board at Troyer Mileage & to all persons in atten- month $22,306.47. Hora out next meeting. Enterprises ...... 199.27 Supplies ...... 201.54 dance that a copy of the Mark L Frey Bonus seconded. Approved 4-0. 4. Prom/graduation- Tru Green ...... 2,919.80 Blue Cross-Blue Shield Open Meetings Law was Motion carried. Coffman made a motion, Wageworks ...... 60.50 Employer posted on the wall for all Retirement ...... 207.79 Stacey E Anderson Next meeting: May 13, with Connell seconding to Vision Resource/ Share ...... 10,153.49 to see. 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at Vil- cancel prom for 2020. Vot- Bierfreund, G...... 320.80 Bomgaars Previous Minutes: Mo- 3/15/20-3/31/20....663.33 U. S. Postal Service lage Hall. ing aye - Coffman, Con- Walmart ...... 174.65 Misc Exp...... 39.99 tion by Hora to approve Adjourn meeting: 8:55 nell, Watson, Schultis. Nay Fund Total ...... 161,763.10 Civil Air Patrol Magazine the minutes of the previ- Stamps 3 Rolls ...... 165.00 U S Postmaster P.M. - none. Motion carried. ACTIVITY Subscription...... 50.00 ous regular meeting as Dan Beckius, Chairman Graduation - This will be Belleview West ...... 20.00 Cook, Richard presented. Rooney sec- Water Sample Postage ...... 31.60 Stacey E. Anderson, our school’s 100th gradu- Flora, K...... 116.00 Mileage, Lodging & onded. Approved 4-0. Village Clerk ation. Discussion and First National Bank Meals, Reg, Lic Etc...26.40 Motion carried. Ideal Linen Supply Inv# 1044775...... 119.00 Publish: April 23, 2020 brainstorming by the Omaha5 ...... 126.92 Country Partners Old Business: board for potential alter- Holdrege Public Cooperative • Motion was made by Loup Valley Construction Inc natives. A motion was School...... 56.00 Fuel And Repairs...603.13 Vasquez to fill open McPherson made by Connell, second Menards ...... 26.24 Creative Printers trustee position with ap- Crushed Concrete...... 3,369.65 County School by Schultis to postpone Nebraska FFA ...... 35.00 Printing & plicant Amber Tatman. graduation for the class of North Platte Publishing ...... 681.99 Seconded by Rooney. Ap- Sandberg Impl. District #90 Lawn Mower ...... 317.07 2020 to summer, with two High School ...... 72.00 Custer County Sheriff proved 4-0. Motion car- potential dates, to be fi- Project:3D ...... 575.00 Boarding ried. Jack Brummet Board Paycheck ...... 153.53 nalized by the senior fam- Stapleton Public Prisoner ...... 550.00 • Nebraska Auditor ap- Proceedings ilies. Voting aye - Connell, Schools ...... 76.95 Das State Acctg- proved an audit waiver re- Menards Inv # 18325 McPherson County Schultis, Coffman, Wat- Wallmart ...... 372.42 Central Fin quest for the fiscal year School District #90 son. Nay - none. Motion Fund Total...... 1,476.53 Data Processing .....168.84 ended September 30, Security System.....278.99 Michael Todd & Regular Board Meeting carried. BUILDING FUND Eakes Office Solutions 2019. April 9, 2020 5. Science curriculum- MCS Housing- Supplies & New Business: Company Order Number High School Commons tabled Propane...... 106.26 Maintenance ...... 204.61 • Motion was made by The meeting was called 6. Teacher/board com- Custer Public Power Election Systems & Hora to have trustee Tat- 110419 Signs ...... 302.72 Great Plains Telephone to order by President Wat- mittee-In an effort to im- Apt B ...... 33.15 Software man serve on the County son at 7:08 P.M. The prove communication, a Fund Total...... 139.41 Printing & Publishing Drug Board with Sheriff Telephone/ Internet...... 312.97 Pledge of Allegiance was committee is being sug- Publish: March 23, 2020 And Supplies...... 548.09 Shawn Carson. Seconded recited. Roll call was gested with teacher/board Frey's General Store by Vasquez. Approved 4-0. U.S. Cellular Mark Cell Phone ...... 46.59 taken, with Lana Al- representatives, to meet Logan County Maintenance And Motion carried. brecht-Watson, Will Coff- quarterly, starting fall Repair...... 623.28 • Velda Cassell re- Bryan Rooney, Trustee Board of Paycheck ...... 46.18 man, Luke Connell 2020. A motion was made Lancaster County Sheriff quested permission for a present. Absent: Trent by Connell, second by Commissioners Office District liquor license for a June Dan Beckius, Chairman Paycheck ...... 46.18 Neal and Toni Powers. A Schultis to create this Proceedings Court Costs ...... 7.82 6th Street Dance. Motion Lincoln Co. Treasurer Larry Vasquez, Trustee motion was made by Will committee. Voting aye- COUNTY made by Vasquez. Sec- Cooperative Extension Paycheck ...... 46.18 Coffman, second by Luke Connell, Schultis, Watson, COMMISSIONERS' onded by Hora. Approved 3rd Quarter ...... 2,026.15 Wayne Hora Trustee Connell to excuse Powers Coffman. Nay-none. Mo- PROCEEDINGS 4-0. Motion carried. Mips, Inc. and Neal. Voting aye - tion carried. DATE: April 15, 2020 Service ...... 1,069.63 Coffman, Connell, Wat- 7. Teacher contract- TIME: 9:00 A.M. Nebraska State Patrol son, Schultis. Nay - none. tabled Regular meeting of the THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Data Processing .....123.00 Motion carried. 8. Future zoom meet- County Commissioners of Petty Cash Fund Award Winning Newspaper President Watson ob- ings - With the unknown Logan County, Nebraska 1981 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 served the open meeting length of time of the was held in the Commis- law rules, and asked if COVID-19 outbreak, the Official Newspaper of Logan and sioners' Room of the See Board Proceedings anyone was recording the board will plan to have McPherson Counties Courthouse in Stapleton, Page 11 meeting. No recordings. representatives sign The Stapleton Enterprise (USPS 518-780) is pub- Verification of posting of checks prior to the meet- lished weekly on Thursday at Stapleton, Nebraska legal notice of the meet- ing, and hold the May 14 69163. Periodical postage paid at Stapleton, Nebraska ing was made in all of the meeting online. First Half 2019 69163. customary places on April 9. Contract approval-A Marcia R. Hora ...... Publisher 2, 2020. Kendra Cutler ...... Editor motion was made by Con- REAL ESTATE TAX A motion was made by Kendra Cutler ...... Adv. & Circulation Manager nell, second by Coffman Connell, second by Coff- ADVERTISING RATES to offer Deb Brownfield a & PERSONAL TAX ON REQUEST man to approve the con- .5 FTE contract for 220 SUBSCRIPTION RATES sent agenda. Voting aye - days of service for the In Nebraska ...... $28.00 Connell, Coffman, Wat- 2020/21 school year. Vot- Becomes Delinquent Out of State ...... $30.00 son, Schultis. Nay - none. ing aye-Connell, Coffman, Above Prices Per Year Motion carried. The con- Watson, Schultis. A mo- All Subscriptions Must Be Paid In Advance flict of interest statement tion was made by Con- CARD OF THANKS was read aloud by Presi- nell, second by Coffman Minimum ...... $7.50 dent Watson. to offer Deb Brownfield a Interest at 14% charged ($10.00 if Billed) Visitors were recog- contract for .5 teaching starting May 1. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING nized, with no one wish- for the 2020/21 school Minimum ...... $5.00 ing to speak. year. Voting aye-Connell, Mailed payments will be Additional Insertions At Reduced Prices Committee reports Coffman, Watson, Schul- ($7.00 if Billed) Housing/facilities/ tis. Nay-none. Motion car- considered timely if ADDRESS CHANGES transportation - No new ried. postmarked Postmaster: Send address changes to: report 10. Superintendent con- THE STAPLETON ENTERPRISE Negotiations/finance - sultation fees-The board April 30, 2020 P.O. BOX 98 • STAPLETON, NE 69163 No new report discussed how to reim- email: [email protected] Americanism/Multicul- burse Mr. Vanderheiden Phone 308-636-2444 turalism/Curriculum/Pol- for his time coming to All letters to the editor must be signed to be considered for publication. Opinions icy - New Science board meetings, calling expressed are those of the writer and not The Stapleton Enterprise/McPherson curriculum is being re- references for potential County News. We reserve the right to edit letters and reserve the right to refuse any advertising or news deemed not suitable for publication. searched for grades K-8. teachers, and interview- Marketing - No new re- ing those candidates. The ZNEZ The Stapleton Enterprise The Social Side Thursday, April 23, 2020 Page 3 From The Past..... Pioneer Memorial Rest Home News Enterprise files dating back to July, 1912 -- Happenings on the Hill at Mullen -- TEN YEARS AGO gram project that was the day in first place over- APRIL 29, 2010 completed June 1, 1990. all. Students at Stapleton A beautiful day was in Births: Kristine May Public Schools received a store for those attending Tunnell, born April 19. big boost in their pop tab the annual Chamber of Services were held April collection efforts. Cade, Commerce sponsored 26 at SHS for John H. Cauy and Dane Pokorny’s Easter egg hunt held April Fletcher, 42, of Stapleton grandmother, Helen Hall 22 in the park. According who passed away April 23 of Bartlett, recently do- to coordinators, approxi- in a North Platte hospital. nated a lick tub full of mately 60 children en- FORTY YEARS AGO tabs to be used for the joyed hunting for brightly APRIL 24, 1980 Ronald McDonald House colored plastic eggs filled T.K. Rogers, Kristy Alli- project. Students used with candy and surprises. son and Tammy Lovitt their math skills and de- Stapleton was among represented Logan Co. termined there were ap- fire departments answer- Farm Bureau at the Youth COURTESY proximately 74,340 tabs ing a mutual aid call to Seminar held at Aurora in Sharon Carson wishing everyone a in the tub. aid at a grass fire located March. Melanie Kaye Jo- happy Easter. Lindsay Corporation five miles north and two hanson was chosen the maker of Zimmatic ® irri- miles west of Sutherland Teenager of the Month for gation systems, is pleased April 13 on property September by the North to welcome Frey Pivot owned by Gary Trego. Platte Lodge NO. 985 of Service of Stapleton, as a The fire burned approxi- the Benevolent and Pro- new Zimmatic Dealer. mately 2,000 acres north tective Orders of Elks. Owned by Kent and and east of Trego’s. The Trudy Brosius was ap- Shirley Frey and their son cause of the fire is under pointed to finish the 2 1/2 Our Easter bunny. Eric, Frey Pivot Service of- investigation. year term of Darwin Frey fers growers in the Staple- Engagements: Crystal on School District R-1 We hope everyone is staying safe and ton area complete line of Gayle Kramer to Jeremiah Board of Education and healthy. We are holding our own here irrigation system sales Jerome Dailey. They are was sworn in at the regu- on “The Hill.” Honestly last week seems and service. planning an August 12 lar board meeting April like a blur to me, so the news will be Stapleton High School wedding. Kelli Dawn 14. short and I hope you enjoy the pictures. and junior high art stu- Kramer to Tyler Brent Julie Ann Jones has been This last week we enjoyed chair exer- dents participated in the Stillie. The couple is plan- named a $1,000.00 Schol- cises, book club, short story reading, 1:1 Sandhills Conference- ning a June 10 wedding. arship Winner in the visits, Skyping, church via Facebook, Mullen Invitational Art Births Nikki Jeanae 1980 National Honor Soci- Bingo (twice), sitting outside, current Show. Art instructor, Boyer, born in April; McK- ety Scholarship Program. events, phone calls with family and Shelly Correll was named friends and several residents have en- Wanda Mackley with some of her Roberta Barnes said that ade Christopher Smith, birthday cards. there were excellent en- born April 2; Kyle Wayne as an alternate for the joyed all of their cards in the mail. tries in this year’s show Miller, born April 17. scholarship. Some fun highlights of our week were and the SHS students did Deaths: Mildred O. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Chris Baker calling numbers for Bingo, a very good job and she Rozmiarek, 83, passed Rothmiller announced Dawn Mallory pampering several resi- was pleased with the re- away April 19 at the the marriage of their dents’ feet and special music Friday sults. Chystina Contreras Methodist Hospital in Des daughter, Glenda Kay night from the Sandhills Community received a “Best of Show” Moines, Iowa; Elma Shim- Cook to Clinton Pike of Bible Church on Facebook. Everyone on her pencil drawing of min passed away April 8, Ogallala. did such an amazing job. Jesus. Many other stu- at her home in the Para- Births: Jenny Lee Bow- Thank you to the UCC Church for their dents earned awards such dise Valley near Pray, man, born April 2. encouraging and inspirational notes. as first, second, and third Montana. Margaret Philpot re- They are hanging up on doors, in rooms ceived word April 13 that and pretty much everywhere and the Ann Connell and Stan Boyer getting place ribbons, and honor- THIRTY YEARS AGO ready for Bingo. able mentions. APRIL 26, 1990 Joe Dawson passed away staff and residents are enjoying reading A very enjoyable The fire department was April 12 at his home in them. We had some beautiful artwork evening of fellowship, called to two grass fires Corsicana, Texas. come from Riley and Carson Hegland. dancing, eating cake, and April 22. The first call was FIFTY YEARS AGO Thank you so much for thinking of the sharing past and present for a fire at the Lynn APRIL 23 1970 residents. They appreciate your kind- memories, celebrating Willard farm located Wilda Jividen and Larry ness so much. We also had a visit from the 50th anniversary of about 10 miles south of Gill were crowned Queen the Easter bunny Friday evening while Leo and C. Carlene Walz, Stapleton. Firemen re- and King at the Junior-Se- the residents were out for supper. So it hosted by their three chil- sponded to a second call nior Banquet and dance wasn’t too bad of a week. We just miss dren was held at the Ea- in Section 28 owned by held April 18 at the our visitors, family and volunteers. And gles in North Platte, Carl Rundback and school. The theme for the we know they miss us too. Saturday evening. known as the Hadley hills evening was “Moonlight We would like to wish Carol Wright Deaths: Irene Germaine west of Stapleton. The and Roses.” the best of luck on her retirement from (Damstrom) Seda of Lin- fires were easily con- Cindy Frey, daughter of PMRH. We will miss you. Enjoy your coln, NE, formerly of tained and did very little Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Frey, family time. We welcome Cortney Arnold, NE, died April 8, damage. was selected as a member Bullington in her place. 2010 in Lincoln. Harvey SHS’s boys 1600-meter of the Hi-Line Conference Our thoughts and prayers to the com- E. Brown, of Gothenburg relay team took first place All-Conference Volleyball munity of Callaway. Bob Osterman enjoying one of the formerly of Arnold, NE, honors at the Brady- team for the 1969-70 sea- We hope you all had a great Easter. pictures from Carson and Riley Heg- died April 22, 2010 in Gothenburg Invitational son. Gayle Daly and Chris- Have a great week. land. Gothenburg, NE. and entered the fastest tine Kramer were listed as TWENTY YEARS AGO time in the state in Class honorable mention. APRIL 27, 2000 D. Team members are Susan Joanne Sautter Main Street fender bender The Village of Stapleton Kris Joedeman, Jim Amos, and John C. Griffith were has received a check for Chip Kramer, Latigo Mun- among 1,419 students at $2,475.00 for its share of son and John Klosen. The the University of Ne- the Tree Recovery Pro- boys track team finished braska receiving recogni- tion for high scholarship at the 42nd Honors Con- Senior Lunch Menu At vocation held April 21. Sister Linda Walz was DeJoWa’s Diner one of twelve seniors listed at the top of the sec- For Pickup Or Delivery Only. ond term Dean’s List at Call 308-636-2526 by 11:00 A.M. for delivery. Briar Cliff College at Sioux City, Iowa. Thursday, April 16: BBQ bar Births: John Loras ribs; baked potato; baked Wednesday, April 22 - Scholz, born April 2. beans; coleslaw; peaches; Boneless chicken, mashed Fred A. Miles passed corn bread; salad bar. potatoes and gravy, green away April 16, at Arnold Friday, April 17: Choice beans, strawberry/ba- at the age of 53 years, 5 of chicken fried steak or nana, dinner roll, salad months, and 3 days. fish; mashed potatoes; bar SEVENTY YEARS AGO gravy; mixed vegetable; Thursday, April 23 - LOGAN COUNTY SHERIFF APRIL 27, 1950 fruit mixture; dinner roll; Liver and onions or ham- Wilbur Allen, 88, of Stapleton, exited his 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass to go into Sta- A special added feature salad bar. burger, mac and cheese, pleton Cooperative Market & Deli on Main Street, leaving the vehicle running and of the 1950 Logan County Monday, April 20 - brussel sprouts, pears, in reverse. The vehicle backed itself up in a half circle and struck a Nissan Fair will be the Calf Chicken and noodles, milk Pathfinder, owned by Jedd Nicholson of Stapleton. The accident took place at ap- Scramble for boys be- mashed potatoes, cream- Friday April 24 - Choice proximately 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9. Logan County Sheriff, Sean Carson, said tween the ages of 12 and ed corn, oranges, salad of chicken fried steak or extensive damage was reported to the Nicholson vehicle, and some damage to the 16 inclusive, it was as- bar fish, mashed potatoes and Odsmobile Cutlass. Drivers were able to drive both vehicles away from the acci- sured this week. Tuesday, April 21 - gravy, peas, fruit mixture, dent scene. Coronation ceremonies Runza, French fries, broc- dinner roll, salad bar coli soup, peaches, salad for Darwin Frey and Alta May Bay, King and Queen of Athletics of Stapleton High School climaxed the annual Athletic Club Ban- Congratulations! quet held in the grade school assembly hall Tuesday evening. Class of 2020 Trackmen from Staple- ton and Gandy placed Check Out Business Window 10th and 13th respec- tively in a field of nearly Displays Featuring 40 teams at Kearney last week. The Bronco half- SHS & MCHS Graduates mile relay team each placed third; Wayne Kramer scored 4th in the Thank You To The Community 440, and Darwin Frey tied For Your Support! for 4th in the pole vault. Jimmy Smith, Gandy dis- tance ace, turned in the only Logan County win. Thursday We have been informed that C. Arlen Beam is the April 23 new historian of Block and Bridle, national hon- No Special Until orary organization for an- Further Notice imal husbandry students at the University of Ne- braska at Lincoln. Alfred Hubert Svoboda passed away April 22 as 308-636-2999 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. the result of an auto acci- Your local store Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. dent. serving you best! Paid for by ToTom Brewer for Nebraska. 550 West 10th Street, Gordon, NE 69343 See From The Past Page 11 Page 4 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Opinion The Stapleton Enterprise Odds & Ends The Men of Tundra Comics Marcia R. Hora, Publisher Gardening Fits the Bill I did my happy dance the other day when I checked to see if all the greenhouses I “haunt” were “open for business,” due to COVID-19. Elyria Gardens was en- couraging shoppers to wear masks and social distance, and they had the usual beautiful selec- growing vegetables this tion of flowers and vegeta- year. My husband says bles. Huebner’s and most people plant a gar- Garden Glove in North den in May and mow it off Platte, are offering curb- in June. Their enthusiasm side sales. Granny’s Gar- wanes as the weeds and den (Linda Licking) is also heat take over. offering curbside service Gardening and flowers and there will be a rack have always been a pas- with every flower and sion for me. The very first vegetable she has on a thing I did the first sum- cart at the “curb.” mer we moved to the I had decided to plant all ranch at Ringgold was of my space to flowers plant a garden. Not really this year to help spruce knowing what I was up the village for Staple- doing, but willing to ton’s alumni reunion, but learn, Wilma Neal came that looks like it might to my rescue and showed not happen this year. I al- me what I hadn’t retained Life’s Outtakes Dave Says most waited too long to from my mother. There Daris Howard Dear Dave, Dave Ramsey send in a vegetable seed was no money to go any- I own a small company, order to Gurney’s. They where and nowhere to go and we lease the building were “sold out” on most The Stay-At-Home Challenge we operate from. As an of their seeds and that’s See Odds & Ends entrepreneur, how do you probably due to the fact Page 11 Sometimes it is hard to gut-wrenching exercises know when it is time to that everyone will be find humor in our cur- unless they are in Junior stop leasing and buy a rent situation. But I got Miss trying to impress place of your own? an email the other day judges, or are being paid Peter with an ad regarding hav- to lie on commercials. The Cutting Edge ing to stay at home dur- To make matters worse, Dear Peter, ing the pandemic. It was Easter came right in the You should only buy a Kendra L. Cutler, Editor about exercise equip- middle of the stay-at- building when you have Dear Angie, ment. It started by saying, home order. Easter is that solid track record of suc- First of all, I only recom- "Let's talk about the ele- holiday where a burrow- cess, and a really good mend level term life in- COVID-19 Rules phant in the room—you. ing, gregarious, plant-eat- idea of what your build- surance. It’s fairly easy to Yes, you. You, the ele- ing mammal with long ing needs will be. A grow- get until around age 70, I received this from JR phant in the room. You ears, long hind legs, and a Trumbull and decided to ing business is always a depending on your over- know I am talking about short tail (thanks, Oxford good thing, but you don’t all health situation. Once share it with everyone, you because you are sit- dictionary) brings truck- just in case you are con- want to focus too much on you get into your seven- ting around getting fat." loads of chocolate to real estate and not ties and beyond, however, fused about how to han- Okay, so maybe it didn't everyone. Easter is my dle the COVID-19 enough on generating it can be more difficult to really say it in those worst self-indulging cele- revenue and managing find reasonably priced pandemic… words, but it implied it. bration. Chocolate-cov- The Rules: that growth intelligently. coverage. Then it went on to adver- ered marshmallow eggs 1. Basically, you can't You would also want to I recommend that most tise the exercise equip- are even better than any- make sure you’re going to people have 10 to 12 leave the house for any ment, along with videos thing the big jolly guy reason, but if you have to, be in anything you buy times their annual in- and online groups a per- brings at Christmas time. for a good, long while. come in term life insur- then you can. son could connect with to Even though my two 2. Masks are useless, but I’m a big fan of leasing ance. To be honest, house, which may have help them keep their youngest children who the first few years after though, you really should- maybe you have to wear weight down. It implied are currently at home in- one, it can save you, it is been prepared by people starting your own busi- n’t need life insurance if who didn't wear masks or that if a person were to clude one from college ness. It’s even better if you’re 70 or older. At that useless, but maybe it is stay healthy and fit, they and a senior in high mandatory as well. gloves. But you have to you can work out of your point, if you’ve saved and have your groceries de- would survive the health school, we still go all-out home, but I understand invested wisely over the 3. Stores are closed, ex- challenges that were for tradition. Unfortu- cept those that are open. contaminated outside for that’s not always practi- years, you can be self-in- three hours. Pizza too? thrown at them a lot bet- nately, back before the cal. Down the road, you sured. By this, I mean 4. You should not go to ter. epidemic hit, I bought hospitals unless you have 17. Every disturbing ar- can choose to lease with you’ve got enough money ticle or disturbing inter- I do believe that is true, candy more like when we an option to buy, or in the in savings and invest- to go there. Same applies but there is something had all ten of our children to doctors, you should view starts with " I don't right situation, just buy a ments to cover funeral ex- want to trigger panic, that tosses a wrench in at home. Back in those building. penses—plus enough for a only go there in case of the works for me. Years days, the two Easter bun- emergency, provided you but…" Remember, make sure spouse to live on comfort- 18. You can't see your ago, I was trying to save a nies in my house took you do it all with cash. ably after you’re gone. are not too sick. calf and myself from hours to figure the right 5. This virus is deadly older mother or grand- Don’t add debt to the Don’t wait any longer, mother, but you can take being killed by a pack of hiding places for every- equation! Angie. Take care of this but still not too scary, ex- coyotes. It was thirty to one. The younger chil- cept that sometimes it ac- a taxi and meet an older —Dave today! taxi driver. forty degrees below zero, dren got the easiest —Dave tually leads to a global and I had to run for my hiding places, and the disaster. 19. You can walk around Dear Dave, * Dave Ramsey is CEO of with a friend but not with life carrying the calf. I older children had the Life insurance is one of Ramsey Solutions. He has au- 6. Gloves won't help, but froze my lungs so badly hardest ones. they can still help. your family if they don't those things I always said thored seven best-selling that I had pneumonia for The Easter bunnies were books, including The Total 7. Everyone needs to live under the same roof. I would get around to buy- 20. You are safe if you weeks. It still affects me. always kind to my wife ing someday, but for vari- Money Makeover. The Dave stay HOME, but it's im- It makes me think that if and me and hid our Ramsey Show is heard by portant to GO OUT. maintain the appropriate ous reasons I just haven’t I end up getting the covid Easter baskets in plain done it yet. Is there ever a more than 16 million listeners 8. There is no shortage social distance, but you each week on 600 radio sta- can’t go out with friends virus, I would have about sight. But one year, my time when it is too late to of groceries in the super- as much chance of sur- older children snuck tions and multiple digital plat- or strangers at the safe so- get life insurance? forms. Follow Dave on the web market, but there are vival as an ant in a gully home early from church many things missing cial distance. Angie at daveramsey.com and on 21. The virus remains during a thunderstorm. and hid my Easter basket Twitter at @DaveRamsey. when you go there in the For that reason, my in the hardest place they evening, but not in the active on different sur- faces for two hours, no, thought process brings could find. It was days be- morning. Sometimes. me to consider that if I fore I found it. Okay, so it 9. The virus has no effect four, no, six, no, we didn't Pure Bliss Therapeutic Massage say hours, maybe days? am possibly going to die, wasn't days, maybe hours, on children except those why not die happy? or probably ten minutes, 518 F St. • Stapleton it affects. But it takes a damp envi- ronment. Oh no, not nec- Happy, of course, mean- but by the time I found it, Every body deserves a little bliss.... 10. Animals are not af- ing dying surrounded by I was a chocolate-de- fected, but there is still a essarily. 22. The virus stays in the family and at least ten prived Tasmanian devil Call or text or cat that tested positive in pounds of chocolate. after a chocolate Bugs Belgium in February air - well no, or yes, book online @ pureblisstherapeuticmassage.com maybe, especially in a So, back to the advertise- Bunny, ready to eat all when no one had been ment. Scrolling down candy in my path. tested, plus a few tigers closed room, in one hour Gift a sick person can infect through it, I saw page So, you may ask what I certificates here and there… after page and image have done to try to keep available 11. You will have many ten, so if it falls, all our Need a later time? children were already in- after image of people my weight even minutely Please call for availability. symptoms when you are doing all sorts of exercise below blimp-size on the sick, but you can also get fected at school before it was closed. But remem- in tandem with others fat register. The answer is Angela Hughes, LMT sick without symptoms, connected on screen. But gardening. The weather is have symptoms without ber, if you stay at the rec- ommended social dis- I immediately knew that finally warming enough being sick, or be conta- this all was a big gim- that the snow pile outside gious without having tance, however in certain circumstances you should mick, and there was no our north window is symptoms. truth to it. down to only four feet 12. In order not to get maintain a greater dis- tance, which, studies How, you might ask, was high. The garden raking sick, you have to eat well I able to so quickly see and cleaning has brought and exercise, but eat show, the virus can travel further, maybe. through this false adver- me closer to thinking whatever you have on tising? It was really easy. about carrots, cabbage, hand and it's better not to 23. We count the num- ber of deaths but we don't All the people in the ad- and cucumbers instead of go out, well, but no… vertisement pictures, bunnies bearing bon- 13. It's better to get some know how many people are infected as we have who were sweating and bons. fresh air, but you get working out like Spartans The fresh air and sun- looked at very wrong only tested so far those who were "almost dead" ready to go to battle, were shine, along with the when you get some fresh smiling. No one smiles thought of the reward of to find out if that's what Werner Construction has openings for air, and most importantly, while they are doing ago- good things to eat, make it you don't go to parks or they will die of… Class A Truck Drivers for projects Werner Construction is looking for 24. We have no treat- nizing muscle-burning, the best exercise of all. throughout Nebraska. Late model Concrete and Asphalt Paving Foremen. walk. But don’t sit down, Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks, some Compensation based upon experience except that you can do ment, except that there with Auto trans. Starting wage to $15/ and ability. hr., or $16/hr. for HazMat & Tanker. that now if you are old, may be one that appar- but not for too long or if ently is not dangerous un- less you take too much you are pregnant (but not Werner Construction has openings for too old). (which is the case with all Loader, Asphalt & Concrete Paver & 14. You can't go to retire- medications). Werner Construction has openings for Equipment Operators for projects 25. We should stay Laborers, Flaggers, Concrete finishers, throughout NE. Starting wage for ment homes, but you & Plant Helpers for projects throughout equipment operators varies due to have to take care of the locked up until the virus Nebraska. experience. elderly and bring food disappears, but it will and medication. only disappear if we 15. 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~ Established 1889 ~ Incorporating The Tryon Graphic Graphic Files Common Mullein Control

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TEN YEARS AGO 19th as a Field Day Trip. Dahlin, and Aubrey War- APRIL 29, 2010 Places visited were the Ex- ren. This class attended McPherson County periment Station, Fish their first three years of Clerk, Judy, M. Dailey re- Hatchery, Leo’s Flowers, high school in the old minds anyone who has re- Police Station, Fire Sta- Odd Fellows Hall at cently moved to tion, Look-Out Tower at Tryon. McPherson County and the Hump, T.V. Station Several members of the wishes to vote in the May and Radio Station. Driv- Rebekah Lodge at Tryon 11 Primary, that they will ers for the tour were Don traveled to Arnold Friday have until 6:00 p.m. on and Daisy Musser, Jerry night to attend the Lodge Monday, May 3, to regis- Neal, Charlene Connell, Hall dedication there. ter to vote. Helen Trumbull, Jo Long SEVENTY YEARS AGO Two poems, “Cruel and Lorna Dobbins. APRIL 27, 1950 Kindness” by Angie Rev. and Mrs. Ralph A little birthday party Thompson and “Support- Chamberlain will be at was held Monday after- ing Our Troops” by Katee the Hall Church north of noon at the home of Mrs. COURTESY PHOTO Daly were featured in the Ringgold the evening of Cynthia Worden for Rosie McPherson County News. May 4th. A potluck supper Cook. The ones attending Common mullein (Ver- tips for controlling com- mullein and promote The 2010 McPherson will be held at 6:30 p.m. were Roger Neal, Jimmie bascim thapsus) is a weed mon mullein. your desired plant com- County High School and a service at 8:00 p.m. Allen, Shirley Hunn, Jerry species that's increasing You may also find more munity create an Inte- Prom, themed “Starlight Everyone is welcome. Black and Jeroldine Har- in northeast Nebraska's information at the follow- grated Pest Management Paradise,” was high- Nineteen MCHS stu- vey. rangeland, woodland, and ing link https://crop- plan (IPM) combining lighted in pictures taken dents will be going to Mc- William L. Nicholas, pastures. It is a biennial watch.unl.edu/2018/com multiple control strate- by Deb Britton. Cook April 24th to take who taught in the Tryon plant that reproduces mon-mullein-invasive- gies. A card shower was being part in 11 musical events. High School for five years only by seeds, but it is a weed-nebraska%E2% • Mechanical Control. held for the 99th birthday Soloists are: Marsha during the 1920’s and had prolific seed producer. 80%99s-horizon Pulling or cultivating of Olive Neal on May 9, Bullington, vocal; Hannah been President of the The taproot of this species • Prevention is the best small common mullein 2010. Doyle, vocal and baritone Peru, Nebraska State can access soil moisture and cheapest manage- plants can be an effective TWENTY YEARS AGO horn; Trent Neal, Trom- Teachers College since from a deeper profile at a ment option. Having well- control method, as long as APRIL 27, 2000 bone; Layne Pyzer, tuba; 1946, was shot and killed much better rate than fi- established grasses and the plants are young (be- The seventh and eighth and Deb Waits, clarinet at his desk at about 11:15 brous roots of pasture forbs on a maintained fore they go to seed). Mow- grade students at School solo. Others will be in a.m. Tuesday. Paul A. grasses, giving it a com- pasture or rangeland with ing can be effective to District No. 4 in Tryon, group events. The spring Maxwell, head of the De- petitive advantage, espe- proper grazing and rota- reduce seed production finished their Nebraska concert at Tryon will be partment of Education cially in dry years. tional grazing techniques but must be repeated history by making a quilt. April 29th at the High was also shot to death at The Lincoln-Logan- can go a long way to pre- throughout the season. Their teacher, Mrs. Diane School Auditorium. Jean his desk a few minutes McPherson Extension Of- vent its establishment. • Biological Control. Connick, helped them Hora and her music stu- later. Both teachers were fice was going to have a Detecting infestations Consider using biological pick the part of history dents invite you to share shot by a psychology demonstration project on early through scouting, control insects, such as they wanted represented the evening with them. teacher at the same col- controlling common monitoring, and proper the curculionid weevil by picking out 23 pic- FIFTY YEARS AGO lege, Barney K. Baker, mullein, but due to the identification are key (Gymnetron tetrum) and tures, and they also APRIL 23, 1970 who had taught at Peru COVID 19 virus we are management factors the mullein moth (Cucul- painted 40 “N’s” for Ne- S.W. Warren, age 93, of College for the past 20 unable to have this given how quickly it in- braska. Judy Connell Tryon, died Monday in a years. After Baker shot demonstration project fests and spreads. See Mullein Control sewed the 63 blocks to- North Platte nursing the two men, he then this year. Below are some To manage common Page 11 gether and they were tied home. Mr. Warren was walked to his home and together for Rural Field very active in organizing shot himself with the Day. The students were the McPherson County same gun. George Licking, Beau High School, was a former EIGHTY YEARS AGO Over The Hills Licking, Nate McNutt, McPherson County Com- APRIL 25, 1940 Jenny Albrecht, Emily missioner, was secretary The American Legion Krull, Troy Connick, Josh and treasurer of the Fed- Auxiliary held their April J.R. Trumbull Waits, Michael Connick, eral Lank Bank at Tryon meeting Tuesday at the storm, Faith calms you in it takes away the peace of Shaylee Powers, Amanda for a number of years, home of Marie Wright. the midst of the storm. today. Good words to re- Albrecht, Stacy Neal and and served on the Board Old business was taken Faith doesn’t always take member in times like Megan Morgan. of Directors of the North up and Ruthviola Haney away loneliness, Faith these. Honors for Rural Field Platte Production Credit was chosen as alternate to helps you recognize that “Consider how hard it is Day were won by the fol- Assn. for 25 years. Odeth Huffman to attend with Jesus, you are never to change yourself and lowing elementary stu- Ladies Night was ob- Girl’s State at Camp Kiwa- alone. you’ll understand what dents: top K-4 Girl - served by the Hi-Line nis at Milford June 8 to 13. Fear does not stop little chance you have in Brittany Ward; Top K-4 Conference Thursday at The meeting adjourned to death, it stops life. Worry- trying to change others.” Boy - Ben Cochran; Top 5- the Elks Club in North meet with Wilma May- ing does not take away Unknown 8 Girl - Sharon Christo- Platte. Those attending field, May 22. the troubles of tomorrow, pher and Top 5-8 Boy - from the local high school The Willing Workers Ryan Mumm. were Mr. and Mrs. Club met with Mrs. Au- Quote: “Surround your- The MCHS Girls Spencer Anderson, Mr. drey Fisher who served a self with people who SOLITUDE coached by Jennifer and Mrs. Vernon Knapp, bountiful dinner to 11 make you hungry for life, Moore, scored 52 points Mr. and Mrs. Ted Daigger, members and their fami- touch your heart and Being alone with time to think and placed fourth at the and Mr. Morton Hansen. lies and several visitors nourish your soul.” Can simply drive some folks to the brink. Wallace Track Meet. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Pettit who were present. The Attitude to Inspiration When common sense go awry THIRTY YEARS AGO of Kearney, are the par- club will meet with Au- The past few weeks have And people wonder how to get by? APRIL 26, 1990 ents of a baby boy born drey McClintock May 16. been interesting. I’m sure The McPherson County April 10, 1970. He has Those asking to bring that they have been very Read a book or just gaze at the sky Centennial basketball been named Scott Don- candy are Audrey Fisher, trying to some. I just have There are plenty of things to make team gave a more experi- ald. Hattie Reynolds, Ethel myself, the cats, and time go by. enced KNOP-TV team a SIXTY YEARS AGO Smith, Nona Moore and Oscar Corgi to worry Spend time in the Bible, I hope you run for their money here APRIL 28, 1960 about so I guess I do have Louelva Priest. (Onetta have one near. Saturday night in a bene- The Tryon WSCS Ladies Neal, Reporter). some company. It does fit basketball game at the met April 13, 1960 with Mr. and Mrs. Everett take getting used to not Take time to write a letter to someone dear. MCHS gym. The final Nancy Norvell in charge Platt and boys were Tryon going to town when I score was KNOP - 89; of devotions. Election of visitors one day last week. want to, but only when I Take a walk, listen to the birds McPherson County - 79. officers as follows: Rose The Platts will move to need to. I will survive and Their wonderous voices are more than Coach Rick Hamilton was Kahoe, President; Ala Gandy soon where Mr. so will you so take each words. the top scorer for the Bullington, Vice Presi- Platt will take charge of day as it comes. Look around and see what you may, Tryon team with 23 dent; Nancy Norvell, sec- the village’s only store. Faith doesn’t always A short walk will help make your day. points, and Uly Carlini retary; and Ora Winters, The Platts left here about take you out of the prob- scored 26 for KNOP-TV. treasurer. Each member a year ago. Mr. Platt was lem, Faith takes you Pray for others as they come to mind, Lela Pyzer went to Kear- is asked to furnish three through the problem. employed at the Bender Make a list of what you find ney Saturday with Tina articles for the bake sale Store here for about two Faith doesn’t always take Ham and Judy Neal. which will be held at away the pain, Faith gives As your mind dwells on other things. While there, they visited Sixth Street Market in you the ability to handle Just wait and see what life brings. with Harold and Maxine North Platte May 5. See Graphic Files the pain. Faith doesn’t al- Neal at the hospital, Individual pictures of Page 12 ways take you out of the Solitude isn’t all that bad where Harold was a pa- the first graduating class So don’t waste it by being sad. tient. of the McPherson County Make it positive in every way FORTY YEARS AGO High School in 1921 were And live to enjoy another day. APRIL 24, 1980 featured on the front page During these Speak to your loan officer or call your School District No. 4 of the Graphic. They were uncertain times, J.R. Trumbull local branch teachers and pupils Leo Cash, Nettie Winters, we are here for you. 9 April 2020 toured North Platte April Matilda Doyle, Viola Ask about for more Skip-A-Pay! information.

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Taken From The 2020 hired. Games were played McPherson County High in the eight-sided Legion School Alumni Newsletter Hall. Sometime in the Education was impor- 1920's track was added. tant to early residents, but The school colors were education beyond ele- purple and gold with an mentary level had to be emblem of M over C, with continued by going to T sometimes used for other towns. Sometimes Tryon Longhorns. The ninth and tenth grades colors were changed to were offered in the ele- red and black in 1929-30. mentary school if the There were standard teacher was qualified. courses, plus normal Around 1914, District #4 training, manual training, was considered a high biology, foreign lan- school for a short time. In guages, sewing, chorus, 1912 discussion for a high and in 1924 band was school began, and in the added. During the 1930's fall of 1917 an accredited a library, orchestra, and high school was organ- Glee Club were started. ized. There was little The old Mathers Chevro- money, no equipment, let Garage was remod- only 21 students, and one eled, and rented for an teacher, but school for auditorium. Volleyball, ninth grade began in Oc- and a Pep Club was tober 1917 in the upper started during this time. room of the old Odd Fel- Band must have been lows Hall. Books, tables, dropped, started again in chairs, and anything else 1941, dropped in 1949, needed were begged and started again in 1953. PICTURES TAKEN FROM THE APRIL 28, 1960 TRYON GRAPHIC borrowed from around Discussion for a new The old high school as it appeared in 1921. The building was new at the time. The class of ‘21 attended their first town. Normal Training High School started in three years of high school in the old Odd Fellows’ Hall. must have been the main 1950, bonds were sold, program. Sports included and land purchased from about 1996, starting with basketball, sledding on Paul Bender and Carrie foreign language, now 1921 - First Graduating Class Of MCHS Russell Hill, and horse- Snyder. This land was some are offered that ful- shoes. west of the post office, fill graduation require- Tenth grade was added where the old sod court- ments, plus college the next year, then the house had been. High credits. Sports were co- third year eleventh grade school in the new build- oped with Stapleton 2008- was added, plus another ing began in the fall of 2014 using the Cyclone teacher, and they used the 1953, with seven teachers. mascot. Fall of 2014 we lower part of the Odd Fel- Normal training ended in were on our own again as lows Building, where they 1955. The first High the Longhorns. During had two classrooms, and School Queen, Molly football seasons 2017 and an assembly room. The Mann, was chosen in 2018 we partnered with bonus was new chairs 1954. Stapleton and the boys with a shelf underneath In 2001 a new addition were known as the Thun- for books. was built, connecting the der. Beginning with fall of A new building south of shop with the main build- 2019 we are again in a co- the courthouse (now a ing, adding two class- op with Stapleton using teacherage) was built in rooms and a Commons the logo Sandhills Valley 1920. There were three Area. The school is now K- Mavericks. The red, black, Aubrey Warren Nettie Winters Matilda Doyle teachers, and four grades. 12, with Tryon the only and white colors have Upon graduation from Each teacher taught six school in the county. Sev- been used throughout the After graduation Aubrey high school Nettie en- “Tiller” as she is better subjects. In the spring of enth and eighth grades co-ops. The school has al- taught a term of school, tered the teaching profes- known to her friends, 1921 the first class gradu- now go to the high school. ways been fully accred- and then entered the Uni- sion for three years, and taught two terms of ated with Viola Dahlin The total enrollment K-12 ited with the state, and versity of Nebraska to pre- again taught a term of school after completing Calhoun, Nettie Winters this year was 32, with the students are well pre- pare for his life’s vocation. school in 1952. her high school educa- Ripple, Matilda Doyle eight full-time teachers, pared for further educa- He graduated from the She was married to tion. Haney, Aubrey Warren, and some on-line classes. tion. University, receiving a De- George Ripple on June 7, In 1922 she was united and Leo Cash. A bus is run from North Taken from McPherson gree in Dentistry. 1926, and they have two in marriage to Peerless The fifth year music was Platte with several stu- County History book He also won a wife, children. In addition to Haney and reared two added to the curriculum. dents coming from North Rewritten by Elnora Neal Zetha Hendrickson, while her role of homemaker daughters. In 1922 boys and girls bas- Platte. Classes on-line Class of 1962 there. Nettie also enjoys many Tiller and Perry enjoy ketball was added, and in have been offered since After graduating from trips to Wyoming to see 1923 a woman coach was college, Aubrey began his hobbies. Her home is in North Platte. their two grandchildren practice in Arcadia, and but make their home on a then moved to Tryon, farm south of Tryon. MCHS Class Of 1921 Holds Reunion where he served this com- munity as a Dentist for a time. The Warren’s added six children to complete their family. Dr. Warren is now resid- ing in Sutherland where he has continued his pro- fession as a Dentist.

The 2020 Alumni Reunion has been cancelled! If you would like to pay your $10 membership Leo Cash dues or donate to the After graduation, Leo printing of this year’s taught one term of school. newsletter, send a check He married Mable Allen Viola Dahlin to MCHS Alumni, P.O on March 5, 1922 and Viola was a school .Box 10, Tryon, NE 69167. they made their home teacher after her gradua- The executive commit- south of Tryon where tion and then went to Col- tee is planning a great cel- they farmed until 1926, orado Springs where she ebration on May 29, 2021. when they moved to was employed for a time Please update your mail- North Platte, and were on the famed mountain, ing address and email ad- employed by the railroad. Pikes Peak, and later in dress with Gayle Neal at: In 1929, Leo moved his the T.B. Hospital there. mcphersoncounty.alum family to the Ringgold She was married to [email protected] or community and returned Alma Calhoun in July of send to: to farming until 1959 at 1923, and the couple has P.O. Box 51 which time he sold the two daughters. Tryon, NE 69167 farm and moved to Tryon. She is now living in PICTURES TAKEN FROM THE APRIL 28, 1960 TRYON GRAPHIC Gayle also maintains a The Cash’s became the Baker, Oregon, where her web page for the alumni parents of six children. husband works at the Air This photo was taken at their class reunion in 1957. Mrs. Viola Calhoun was not pres- at: https://mcpherson Leo is now residing in Force Radar Site on ent. The class is hoping, should she return to Nebraska for a visit, of having another countyalumni.weebly.co Tryon, and is treasurer of Dooby Mountain, near reunion which they all can attend. McPherson County. their home. McPherson Co. School Supporters!

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You might think it is the High Honor Roll Johnston Kuhn, Keith Morash, Em- How to survive home- School end of the world that you Seniors - Logan Carlson, A - Honor Roll malee Nicholson, Chloe school! You should take a The first day I got my can’t go anywhere, but Renee Cary, Alyson Seniors - Benjamin Schaeffer break like I did: an ice homework I was happy you could make all of this Nicholson, Hope Wade Baumgartner, Jasmin B Honor Roll bucket challenge or any- that I had something to fun and games. Juniors - Trisha Bernt, Coco Junior - Blaze Walker thing you like. But then do. I was ready to do lots You have heard all of my Hannah Burnside, Cam- Juniors - Kimbal Freshmen - Brent Charl- make sure you get your of work, but there were advice for now. rin Coco, Hope Gustason, Sanchez ton, Chance Gustason, schoolwork done before it really only three things to Stay safe and aware! Trinity Hansen, Conner Sophomores - Samantha Coy Johnston, Brandon is due. do. I had it done in about Phillips, Taliah Trimble Carlson, Sadie Dimmitt, Warren You also need to get 30 minutes. I have never Homeschool Sophomores - Megan Ethan Nicholson, Ryan Seventh Grade - Kaden some exercise whenever felt what homeschool By Reegan Brown Amos, Keali Florea, Anas- Shepherd Allen, Haylee Dimmitt, you feel cramped. So your feels like, but I think I feel I think that homeschool- tasia Turner Freshmen - Taylor Shelby Layher, Roper back doesn’t hurt from it now. When you get your ing is a very good idea, be- Freshmen - Lauren Bal- Bernt, Steven Cain Schell, Natalie Sheets sitting by the desk too email or assignment from cause you get to see your com, Tad Dimmitt, Cole Eighth Grade - Elizabeth much. your teachers you should family more. But, there That is how you can sur- do them step by step until are some downsides vive homeschool! Remem- you’re finished. You could about homeschooling ber to wash your hands do some learning your- also. These are just a few and keep your distance self. of the advantages. from people. Home/Self-care Get to sleep in When you go grocery Stay up late (like me) I’m a Survivor shopping, get what you See your family more Noah Anderson need, a reasonable throughout the day This is how I survive amount though. We have Have more time to do homeschool. I got some noticed that a lot of peo- chores around the house chickens. We ate their ple get too much toilet More time to help with eggs for food. It scared me paper, baby food, and the animal chores (like Even though our com- federal health officials’ walking in place at home, some days when the roos- baby supplies. Other peo- training chinchillas ) munities have been al- recommendations to re- following along to a work- ter would chase me. We ple need these things. You have more time to tered in the past weeks, strict public gatherings out video in front of the also got a cow so we could When you are thinking of get your homework done Stapleton Public Schools due to coronavirus TV or using a meditation drink her milk. buying supplies, make But when you are up too recognizes it is still im- (COVID-19) BCBSNE has app to find calm, we hope We work on the ranch, sure you think about the late the night before portant to stay active. adjusted the event to pro- you’ll join Stapleton Pub- and we are fine. I walked other people. school, you are so tired That is why we are joining tect the health and safety lic Schools in engaging in out on my porch one When you leave your that you fall asleep when Blue Cross & Blue Shield of participants. wellness for 30 minutes morning and saw a house or go somewhere you are trying to do your of Nebraska (BCBSEN) for Rather than asking Ne- on April 29. turkey. He scared the life be careful of what you homework. 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This new U.S. De- existing authorities. The programs USDA will uti- partment of Agriculture program includes two lize other available fund- They set a record for Class D schools in the 3200 Meter Relay (USDA) program will take major elements to achieve ing sources to purchase with a time of 8:27.9, which brought them recognition of first place several actions to assist these goals. and distribute food to in the Omaha World Herald. farmers, ranchers, and Direct Support to Farm- those in need. consumers in response to ers and Ranchers: The pro- USDA has up to an addi- Members of this relay team were Sam Haworth, Steve Waits, the COVID-19 national gram will provide $16 tional $873.3 million Mike Miller, and Greg Daigger. emergency. President billion in direct support available in Section 32 Greg Daigger brought home four gold medals from the meet, Trump directed USDA to based on actual losses for funding to purchase a va- craft this $19 billion im- agricultural producers riety of agricultural prod- setting a new school record and winning first place in the 800 mediate relief program to where prices and market ucts for distribution to meter run with a time of 2:02.4. Greg also won first place in the provide critical support to supply chains have been food banks. The use of our farmers and ranch- impacted and will assist these funds will be deter- 3200 meter run in 10:20.0, and took a first in the 2600 meter run ers, maintain the in- producers with additional mined by industry re- in 4:46.9. tegrity of our food supply adjustment and market- quests, USDA agricultural Mike Miller came in third for McPherson County in the 800 chain, and ensure every ing costs resulting from market analysis, and food American continues to re- lost demand and short- bank needs. meter run in 2:06.7. Mike also won second place in the boys long ceive and have access to term oversupply for the The use of these funds jump with 20’ 7 1/2” and broke the school record held by Martin the food they need. 2020 marketing year will be determined by “During this time of na- caused by COVID-19. food bank need and prod- Smolik since 1955 which was 20’ 6”. He also placed third in the tional crisis, President USDA Purchase and Dis- uct availability. triple jump with 40’ 8”. Trump and USDA are tribution: USDA will part- Further details regard- Rod Sowders won 5th place in the 400-meter run with 54.5 standing with our farm- ner with regional and ing eligibility, rates, and ers, ranchers, and all citi- local distributors, whose other implementation and joined teammates Lynn Pyzer, Todd Brown and Dean Seifer zens to make sure they workforce has been signif- will be released at a later to win 6th place in the 400-meter relay in 48.9. are taken care of,” Secre- icantly impacted by the date. tary Perdue said. “The closure of many restau- American food supply rants, hotels, and other chain had to adapt, and it food service entities, to remains safe, secure, and purchase $3 billion in strong, and we all know fresh produce, dairy, and Bronco Sports Flashback that starts with America’s meat. We will begin with farmers and ranchers. the procurement of an es- The Enterprise wants to help ease the lack of local sports by bringing you This program will not timated $100 million per “Flashbacks” from our files from previous track seasons. This week we look back in only provide immediate month in fresh fruits and relief for our farmers and vegetables, $100 million the May 22, 1980 issue as the Stapleton High School girls track team competed in ranchers, but it will also per month in a variety of the state track meet at North Platte. allow for the purchase dairy products, and $100 and distribution of our million per month in agricultural abundance to meat products. The dis- help our fellow Ameri- tributors and wholesalers cans in need.” will then provide a pre-ap- CFAP will use the fund- proved box of fresh pro- ing and authorities pro- duce, dairy, and meat vided in the Coronavirus products to food banks, Aid, Relief, and Economic community and faith COURTESY NOTICE

McPHERSON COUNTY PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURN AND SCHEDULE

The McPherson County Assessor reminds owners of personal property, that the Nebraska Personal Property Return and Schedule is to be filed by

The Personal Property Tax Relief Act provides an exemption of the first $10,000 of value of taxable personal property in each tax district in which a personal property return is required to be filed by the taxpayer. Mel Johanson, Janet Kramer, Deanna Uphoff

The exemption for personal property of Deanna Uphoff qualified easily in the one-mile and two-mile run placing first in $10,000 will be applied for returns filed or both events with times of 5:39.5 and 12:43.8. Mel Johanson placed second in shot amended after May 1, 2020 and on or before put and discus with throws of 31’ 1/4” and 112’ 4 3/4” respectively. Winning the shot July 15, 2020. Any Personal Property returns put event was Janet Kramer with a toss of 34’ 4”. filed or value added to a return after July 15, 2020, are not eligible for the $10,000 personal In state competition, Deanna Uphoff rebroke Stapleton’s two-mile record in a property exemption. time of 12:14.7, placing 5th and took 6th place honors in the mile with a time of 5:42.3. , both the 10% penalty During the year, several track records were broken, including Melanie on the tax due for personal property returns Johanson, discus, 114’ 8”; Janet Kramer, shot put, 36’ 5 1/2”; Deanna Uphoff, 1600 that are filed or amended after May 1, 2020, but on or before June 30, 2020, and the 25% meter, 5:39.5; 3200 meter, 12.14; 800 meter, 2:30.4; and Teddi Joedeman, high penalty on the tax due for returns that are filed jump, 4’ 11”. or amended after July 1, 2020 SEVEN STAPLETON BOYS WOULD COMPETE AT STATE TRACK Seven Stapleton boys would be making the trip to the boys’ state track meet at The payment or non-payment of sales tax does Burke Stadium in Omaha, after qualifying at the Class D-7 boys district track meet not impact the property tax status of tangible personal property. at Broken Bow. Representing Stapleton would be Jerome Kramer in the 440-yard dash; Pete The Personal Property Return and additional Kramer in the shot put, and the 440 yard and one-mile relay teams. information regarding taxable tangible personal Jerome Kramer qualified for state with a 51.4 in the 440 yard dash. Pete Kramer property is available at revenue.nebraska.gov/ threw the shot put 43’ 5 1/2” to top the division. A first place finish for members of PAD/personal-property. You may also contact our office if you need a Personal Property the 440 yard relay team consisting of Mark Lovitt, Tom Keslar, Craig Marshall and Return or with any questions you may have at Mark Kramer with a time of 46.2 sent them stateward bound. 308-587-2363. Mark Lovitt, Kendall Allison, Mark Kramer and Jerome Kramer, members of the one-mile relay team would be making the trip after a second place finish at districts Thank You, in 3:34.1. Katherine E. Hoberg McPherson County Assessor Coach Bob Harvey said the one-mile relay team has the second fastest time in the state. Publish: April 23, 2020 Page 10 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Local & Regional The Stapleton Enterprise Honoring Our Nebraska National Guard World War II Soldiers Buried In Europe

Gerald D. “Jerry” Meyer – NENG Historian ([email protected]) Nick Tuma – UNO Intern

This year (2020) marks Nebraska National the 75th anniversary of Guard Soliders Buried the end of World War II there are: (V-E Day, May 7, 1945). As Babb, Allison D., Falls we look back and remem- City, Company F, ber the courage and sacri- 134th Infantry 1944-07- fice of the “Greatest 20; Baltensperger, Paul F., Generation,” let us look at Nebraska City, Company the ultimate sacrifice of A, 134th Infantry, 1944- Nebraska National Guard 07-28; Barnard, Vernon L., soldiers of the 134th In- Cortland, Company C, fantry Regiment that are 134th Infantry, 1944-07- buried overseas. This 16; Bridges, James P., summer, a delegation of North Platte, Company D, Nebraskans will be mak- 134th Infantry, 1944-08- ing a trip to visit four 01; Broders, Orville W., cemeteries and pay their Bloomfield, Company M, respects. The cemeteries 134th Infantry, 1944-07- are: Normandy, Brittany, 30; Brown, Ivan Q., Hast- Lorraine, and Luxem- ings, Company C, 134th bourg. Infantry, 1944-07-15; Br- Normandy-American zonkowski, Raymond J., Cemetery is located off Omaha, Company K, NENG Museum Photo Omaha Beach near 134th Infantry, 1944-07- Colleville-sur-Mer, France. 15; Dailey, Lewis E., Hast- The Nebraska Delegation at the Luxembourg-American Cemetery near Ham, Luxembourg in 2019. They It is 173 acres and con- ings, Company L, 134th are paying respect to General George S. Patton. His grave is at the head of the cemetery. He died on De- tains 9,387 graves and a Infantry, 1944-07-17; cember 21, 1945 following an automobile accident in Germany. The Delegation laid a small wreath and Tablets of the Missing Geiken, Marvin J., flags at his grave and visited the three Nebraska soldiers of the 134th Infantry Regiment buried there. (1,557 names). The Me- Gothenburg, Company C, 134th Infantry, 1944-07- morial at the head of the 04; Lovelady, Lyle E., largest American World Tablets of the Missing photographs. The delega- 16; Harvey, Lloyd R., Ogal- cemetery features a 22- Omaha, Company K, War II cemetery in Eu- (371 names). tion places flags and lala, Company D, 134th foot bronze called “The 134th Infantry, 1944-07- rope (by gravestones). It The cemetery contains items at each grave as Infantry, 1944-07-15; Ja- Spirit of American Youth 18; McGinnis, William A., is 113.5 acres and con- two major fountains over- part of the visit. The up- coby, Jacob, Lincoln, Com- Rising from the Waves” Nebraska City, Company tains 10,487 graves and looking three jet pools on dated photographs be- pany I, 134th Infantry, facing west towards the F, 134th Infantry, 1944-07- the Walls of the Missing descending levels on each come part of the “Price of 1944-07-15; Jones, Donald headstones. The ceme- 15; Meints, John H., Pick- (444 names). The Memo- side of the graves. The Freedom – Wall of Honor” W., Falls City, Company I, tery was dedicated on July rell, Company C, 134th rial at the head of the bronze dolphins and tur- Display at the Nebraska 134th Infantry, 1944-08- 18, 1956. Infantry, 1944-07-15; Ny- cemetery has a tall figure tles in the pools symbol- National Guard Museum degger, William A., Beat- of St. Nabor extending his ize Resurrection and in Seward. rice, Company C, 134th blessing upon the Ameri- Everlasting life. The The NENG Museum is Infantry, 1944-07-16; cans resting there. The cemetery was dedicated looking for sponsors of Placek, Walter F., Colum- cemetery was dedicated on July 4, 1960. wreaths, flags and Ameri- bus, Company K, 134th on July 19, 1960. Nebraska National can items (pins, patches, Infantry, 1944-07-19; Put- Nebraska National Guard Soliders Buried etc…) for the trip this nam, Vyrgel H., Lincoln, Guard Soliders Buried there are: summer. Please contact Company I, 134th In- there are: Cantoni, John L., us as to how you can help fantry, 1944-07-18; Saali, Greeley, Ralph F., Staple- Omaha, Company L, remember the Nebraskan Harry P., Peru, Company ton, Company D, 134th In- 134th Infantry, 1945-01- fallen of World War II. A, 134th Infantry, 1944- fantry, 1944-09-26; 04; George, Frederick H., The Nebraska National 07-17; Schiebinger, Hugo Hachmeier, Ralph F., Beatrice, Company C, Guard Museum is located W. J., Lincoln, Company Wayne, Company A, 110th 134th Infantry, 1945-01- at 201 N. 8th Street in Se- G, 134th Infantry, 1944- Medical Battalion, 1944- 12; Hansen, Herman M., ward. If you have ques- 07-22; Stargardt, Clifford 09-11; Hale, Thaine J., Coleridge, Antitank Co., tions about Liberation H., Irvington, Company K, Hardy, Company A, 134th 134th Infantry, 1945-01- Tour 2020, please call 402- 134th Infantry, 1944-07- Infantry, 1944-09-20; 04 309-8763 (Museum front 30; Swendroski, Joseph Hanna, Bryce E., York, The American Battle desk). Please be advised G., Omaha, Company K, Service Co., 134th In- Monuments Commission that the NENG Museum is 134th Infantry, 1944-07- fantry, 1944-11-16; Hedge, (ABMC) is an agency of closed to the public until 17; Wenz, Arlin G., Utica, Willard C., Omaha, Com- the United States Govern- May 11th. Staff is on site Company I, 134th In- pany C, 134th Infantry, ment that operates and to answer questions via fantry, 1944-07-18; Wiech- 1944-11-14; Higley, maintains 24 American phone or social media mann, John W., Lincoln, Thomas E., Omaha, Com- cemeteries and 25 memo- (Facebook: Nebraska Na- Company I, 134th In- pany G, 134th Infantry, rials, monuments and tional Guard Museum). fantry, 1944-08-02; Wieser, 1944-11-13; Hubbard, markers in 15 countries. Richard H., Beaver Cross- Lloyd E., Beatrice, Com- The Commission works to ing, Company M, 134th pany C, 134th Infantry, fulfill the vision of the Infantry, 1944-07-17; 1944-09-10; Hurst, Darold first chairman, General of Wilber, James W., Big A., Mitchell, Company B, the Armies John J. Persh- Springs, Medical Detach- 134th Infantry, 1944-11- ing. General Pershing, ment, 134th Infantry, 26; Johnson, Clifford R., commander of the Amer- 1944-07-18; Wilson, Leslie Beatrice, Company C, ican Expeditionary Force G., Omaha, HQ Co. 1st 134th Infantry, 1944-12- (AEF) during World War I, Bn., 134th Infantry, 1944- 12; Klein, Walter J. P., promised that “time will 07-15 Peckham, OK, Company not dim the glory of their NENG Museum Photo Brittany-American C, 134th Infantry; 1944- deeds.” Cemetery is located 12-12; Owens, Estile I., This summer, at each Luke Hartman of Omaha and Meghan Meyer of Se- southwest of Mortain Battle Creek, Company L, cemetery, the delegation ward kneel next to the grave of Sergeant Ralph near the village of St. 134th Infantry 1944-09- will perform a wreath lay- Greeley of Stapleton, Nebraska, at the Lorraine- James, France. It is 28 28; Prater, Eugene F., Falls ing ceremony to honor American Cemetery near St. Avold, France in 2019. acres and contains 4,408 City, HQ Co. 1st Bn., 134th their sacrifice. The cere- Editor’s Note: Sgt. Ralph Greeley was wounded on September 19, 1944 and graves and a Tablets of Infantry, 1944-09-28; Sim- mony will include music F. Greeley was born No- died a week later after the Battle of Sugar Loaf Hill the Missing (498 names). mons, Donald R., Ne- and the honor guard vember 27, 1918, to Forest near Nancy, France in World War II with the 134th In- The Memorial at the head braska City, HQ Co. 1st (members of the delega- D. Greeley (1893-1919) and fantry Regiment. He is one 16 Nebraska soldiers of of the cemetery features a Bn., 134th Infantry, 1944- tion) moving forward to Bertha Bell Gosnell Wright sculpture called “Youth 12-15; Tiedtke, Elmer L. place the wreath. Follow- the regiment buried there (one is on the Tablet of (1899-1969) in the northern Triumphing over Evil” in Norfolk, Company L, ing the ceremony, mem- edge of Lincoln County, the Missing). Chauvigny limestone. 134th Infantry, 1944-11- bers will visit each of the with an address of RFD, The cemetery was dedi- 17; Tomasiewicz, Frank J., Nebraska soldiers of the Stapleton. Bertha remar- cated on July 20, 1956. Omaha, Medical Detach- NENG that are buried ried John William Wright Nebraska National ment, 134th Infantry, there. The ABMC pro- (1887-1979). Guard Soliders Buried 1944-12-10 vides a unique service of Forest D. Greeley is there are: Luxembourg-American “sanding” the graves buried in Myrtle Cemetery, Gibson, Cecil W., Ogal- Cemetery is located near prior to visiting. This is Lincoln County. lala, Company E, 134th Ham, Luxembourg. It is when sand from the Nor- Bertha and John Wright Infantry, 1944-08-09; Mc- 50.5 acres and contains mandy beaches is used to are buried at McCain Manaman, Ralph D., 5,076 graves and the fill in the letters to take Cemetery, Stapleton. Omaha, Company L, 134th Infantry, 1944-07- 17; Meurrens, Harold A. Omaha, Company L, 134th Infantry, 1944-07- 27; Pedersen, Ejner J., Lex- ington, HQ Co. 1st Bn., 134th Infantry, 1944-08- 08; Serratore, John, Omaha, Company G, 134th Infantry, 1944-08- 01; Van Houten, Horace E., Taylor, Company C, 134th Infantry, 1944-07- 16 Lorraine-American Cemetery is located near St. Avold, France. It is the

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Paulsen Inc for the 2020 year. ZNEZ Proceedings Gravel & Rich Cook gave a Weed (Continued from page 2) Borrow ...... 4,083.90 Supervisor Report, High- Mullein Control (Continued from page 6) Tele, Utilities, Dues, Petty Cash Fund way Superintendent Re- Subscriptions & Tele. And Utilities & port and Veteran's Report. Postage ...... 1,642.90 Supplies ...... 314.85 Sean Carson gave a sheriff Platte Valley Power Plan and Emergency Manager Communications Equipment Report and Colten Vente- Radio Equipment Repair...... 1,527.27 icher gave a County Attor- Repair...... 121.89 U.S. Bank ney Report. Scott Gaites Ringgold Auto Body & Equipment Repair & reported on West Central Restoration Shop Supplies ...... 248.35 District meetings. Maintenance And Wonch, Cecil Motion by Doyle sec- Repair...... 250.00 Mileage, Lodging & onded by Wonch to ap- Spiffy Cleaners Meals, Reg, Lic Etc...17.83 point Amber Tatman as Contract ...... 1,200.00 Community First Bank the Village person for the Toxic Graphics Employer Share Logan County Drug Misc. Exp ...... 214.49 Oasi...... 922.41 Board. Yeas: Gaites, Doyle lia verbasci). The weevil cide coverage and uptake in the target weed species. Transunion Risk & COUNTY LIBRARY and Wonch. Nays: None. larvae feed on the seed in and cause erratic control. (For more information, Alternative Creative Printers A motion made by Doyle the seed capsule and can When the herbicide label see the Take Action Herbi- Data Processing ...... 50.00 Printing & seconded by Wonch to ap- destroy up to 50% of the allows, use of a crop oil cide Classification chart.) U.S. Bank Publishing ...... 7.11 prove the Audit Report for seed. The moth larvae concentrate (COC), meth- Be sure to select a prod- Office & Law Enforce Community First Bank the 2018-2019 year. Yeas: feed on the foliage. Bio- ylated seed oil (MSO), or uct labeled for the site. Supplies ...... 358.47 Employer Share Doyle, Wonch and Gaites. logical control methods other oil-based adjuvant Read, understand and fol- Verizon Wireless Oasi...... 24.44 Nays: None. should be entered into may improve herbicide low all label instructions Telephone Service...209.3 RETIREMENT A hearing at 10:00 was only after full considera- penetration through the when using any pesticide Weinman, Alexandra Ameritas held to discuss the Resolu- tion of potential non-tar- hairy leaf surface, al- Pesticide labels and safety Misc Exp...... 40.00 County Share ...... 2,440.06 tion from West Central get species impacts. Other though grass injury may data sheets (SDS) can be Wilson, Donald D Wonch, Rose Health District for Preven- management methods occur. Generally, treat- found at https://www. Audit Costs ...... 40.00 Prior Service ...... 12.00 tion of Spread of Commu- must be used in combina- ment should occur during cdms.net/. Wood, Dalen 911 SURCHARGE nicable Disease and tion to reduce and control the spring rosette to early References Misc. Exp...... 37.99 Keith County Treasurer Poisoning. Motion by the infestation. bud/bolt stage. Retreat- “Common Mullein and Community First Bank 911 Service & Doyle seconded by Wonch •Chemical Control. Con- ment of areas infested Moth Mullein Identifica- Employer Share Tower ...... 200.00 to approve, pass and sider the site, overall with common mullein tion and Management”, Oasi...... 2,320.25 Petty Cash Fund adopt Resolution #20-4A weed complex, forbs, may be needed due to the Weld County Public Works GENERAL ROAD Telephone Service...67.34 for the Prevention of shrubs, and trees when long life of the seeds. Department, Weed Divi- Blue Cross-Blue Shield CLAIMS...... 57,076.21 Spread of Communicable selecting a herbicide. Con- Herbicide sion, Greely, Colorado Employer Share.....919.99 SALARIES...... 44,314.71 Disease or Poisoning. sult the specific herbicide Recommendations and Klein, Helen, “Common Cement Products TOTAL...... 101,390.92 Yeas: Wonch, Gaites and label for recommenda- Disclaimers Mullein”, Alaska Natural Concrete...... 4,425.00 The Board reviewed the Doyle. Nays: None. tions or requirements on Herbicide group num- Heritage Program, Univer- Cook, Richard Certification from the Motion by Wonch sec- the timing of application, bers refer to the product's sity of Alaska, 2011 Mileage, Lodging & County Treasurer on onded by Doyle to go into amount of water carrier, mode of action in the Common Mullein Fact Meals, Reg, properties sold and un- executive session at 10 :10 and herbicide rate and plant. Using different Sheet, Plant Conservation Lic. Etc...... 47.15 sold after public Tax Sale. a.m. regarding a person- carefully follow all label modes of action can help Alliance’s Alien Plant Country Partners A letter sent from nel issue. Yeas: Gaites, directions. The dense reduce the chance of her- Working Group, National Cooperative NIRMA (County Insur- Doyle and Wonch. Board hairy leaves of common bicide resistance evolving Park Service Fuel And ance) on sign audit was came out of executive ses- mullein can affect herbi- Repairs...... 4,113.59 reviewed and discussed sion at 11:20 a.m. no ac- Croell Inc and corrections to signs tion was taken. Gravel & will be made and will re- No further business From the Past (Continued from page 3) Borrow ...... 5,410.37 viewed again at next meeting adjourned to Eastside Service meeting. meet May 20, 2020. EIGHTY YEARS AGO employ of Harry Wells at paring this year’s records Fuel And The Board reviewed the Scott Gaites, APRIL 25, 1940 the Gandy Cash Store, in with those of the last two Repairs...... 2,261.49 2020 opinions of the Chairman Mrs. C.F. Conhiser was the place formerly held by years, we find several new Frey's General Store Property Tax Administra- ATTEST: hostess Sunday, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Dwight ones to hang up. Shop Supplies ...... 137.98 tor for Logan County. All Debbie Myers, her father and mother, Cook. A group of the younger Nebraska Truck Center classes of real property Logan County Clerk Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Brosius Miss Evelyn McNeel and businessmen and high Road Equipment meet generally accepted (SEAL) on their 44th wedding an- Vincent Welch, who re- school boys of Stapleton Repairs...... 1,471.30 mass appraisal practices Publish: April 23, 2020 niversary. side near Gandy, were are putting forth some The three-act mystery, united in marriage Sun- earnest efforts to start a Odds & Ends “The Red Spider,” was day afternoon in the tennis club in our town. (Continued from page 4) presented by the Baker Methodist church in Permission has been BLAST FROM THE PAST anyway, so it was logical Rural High School seniors North Platte. granted to use the ground Is Made Possible By Our to take up this new gar- last night in the audito- Dr. E.F. Carr reports the north of the courthouse dening hobby. An added rium. The class and their following births: A daugh- for a tennis court, and Loyal Readers benefit was I always had a sponsor, Floyd Simantel ter to Mr. and Mrs. Troy work is under way to put great tan. made special arrange- Philpot on Friday, April 9; it in shape. Please email information/pictures to: It’s strange, but I’ve ments with Baker’s Plays A son to Mr. and Mrs. ONE-HUNDRED [email protected] come full circle. Although of Boston and Los Ange- Bruce Shimmin. Satur- YEARS AGO I have more money, we’re les, to present this mys- day, April 20. APRIL 29, 1920 not supposed to go any- tery play in Stapleton. NINETY YEARS AGO New Nuggets from Nes- where except home and Those in the cast were APRIL 24, 1930 bit: At this writing Minnie work. Gardening and Harry Wayne Frey, Forty-seven boys from Wilcox is ill with the yard work fits the bill for Pauline Uphoff, Mary Anselmo, Arnold, Brady, measles; Gertrude and the six rules to keep Ne- Niesen, August Johnston, Gandy, Tryon and Staple- Russell Johnson and Vio- braska healthy – stay Dorothy Russell, Mildred ton met on the local fair let Rogers are back to home, socially distance, Kelly, John Richeson, Cur- grounds last Saturday af- school after having had shop alone, help kids stay tis Weedman, Robert War- ternoon to match their the measles; Carl Cooper active, and exercise. What wick and Mildred Clark. strength and speed. It is expected to move to North more do you need? And Mr. and Mrs. Everett unfortunate that no Platte Monday. the veggies are healthy Platt are moving to Gandy records previous to 1928 The rate, service and and delicious! where they will be in the were preserved. In com- grievance hearing and all the other things pertain- • Head Boys Basketball ing to the telephone serv- ice and company of this • Head Volleyball Hazard Mitigation Plan city was held Tuesday af- ternoon, as announced, Applications may be picked up from Jeana Hanna at the and if you were not pres- Stapleton Public Schools office. An application, resume, and Renewal Complete ent you missed one of the letter of intent must be submitted by May 1, 2020. best entertainments in many a day. The rate hear- Send applications, ing came up first, and the resume, and letter of telephone company pre- intent to: sented their arguments to TERA KOSTELECKY, show why an increase in MAVERICKS A.D. rates was necessary of the company to continue in tera.kostelecky@ business. After this part stapletonschools.org of the proceeding was over, the commissioner announced that he was ready to hear complaints about the servicemen, Broken Bow Livestock and find out whether the Weigh-Ups @ 9:00 A.M. • Sale @ 11:30 A.M. patrons would prefer bet- ter service with increased rates, or were content with the present service. One and all were called by Henry E. Dress to the wit- ness stand were of the opinion that they had Thursday Is Sale Day! plenty of the present COURTESY PHOTO brand of service and stated that if the rates Hazard mitigation plans munity, county, or district ects listed in the plan. Sev- were increased and the April 23 & 30 & May 7 (HMP) are a requirement is part of an approved eral communities within service not improved that of the Disaster Mitigation plan they become eligible the District have taken ad- it would be necessary to All Class Cattle Auction Act of 2000, administered for up to a 75% cost share vantage of this grant pro- be without telephones. by FEMA, and once a com- for a wide variety of proj- gram in the past for items News Notes of Ringgold: For all your livestock marketing needs, call: such as generators and The polls were duly sirens for the communi- opened at the Ringgold Sale Barn: 308-872-3334 store Tuesday at eight o’- Todd Eberle: 308-870-1783 ties to date. Plans are required to be clock. The majority of the Jake Gideon, Assistant Manager: 308-214-0992 voters in this precinct Richard Estergard, Yard Manager: 308-201-0239 updated on a five-year cycle and the current were out to perform their Field Representatives: Upper Loup Multi-Juris- duty in spite of the bad Vic Florea: 308-636-2605 dictional Hazard Mitiga- condition of the roads; Drew Gaffney: 308-872-1105 tion Plan will expire Little Rex Beach is just re- Ray Keller: 402-981-0331 • Paul Reiker: 308-325-0191 August 2020. The Upper covering from measles; www.brokenbowlivestock.com loup with the help of JEO Ringgold has a public Broken Bow Livestock Market intends to continue Consulting and local com- garage and general repair having sales. We do ask for the safety of all, that you munity work groups are shop, E.L. Barner having please minimize the time you spend at the market and happy to report the up- moved into his garage in the sale area. Our staff will be available to unload date was competed well building, where he ex- your consignments so that you may return home to ahead of schedule. pects to do business the minimize exposure risk. You can contact our office to coming season. Mr. discuss check pick up or delivery options. Barner is a first-class Feel free to utilize our online service, CattleUSA.com. Support Our workman and we wish If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms of illness, him success in his enter- please stay home. Please continue and stay up to date Advertisers prise. on our sales, check our website and facebook page for With Your information on sales and events. Thank you for your cooperation! Patronage! ZNEZ Page 12 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Local & Regional News The Stapleton Enterprise

Influenza (Continued from front page) ported at Camp Funston in Fort Riley, Kansas, on Legislative News March 11, 1918. Some be- lieve infected soldiers spread the disease to other military camps District 43 - Tom Brewer across the country, then 402-471-2628 • [email protected] brought it overseas. The first licensed flu vaccine appeared in Opening Up America Again America in the 1940’s. By Yesterday, the President ment. That’s why our con- the following decade, vac- announced his three- stitution is so full of cine manufacturers could phase plan to “Open Up checks and balances on routinely produce vac- America Again.” I must government power. That’s cines that would help con- say this isn’t a moment why we have three trol and prevent future too soon. People and busi- branches of government. pandemics. ness are being rapidly de- Two can always gang up The flu took a heavy stroyed economically. We on one and straighten human toll, wiping out need to protect our vul- them out. This is where doctors has discovered a to the epidemic of in- entire families and leav- nerable citizens, and re- the Federalism power- vaccine which is a preven- fluenza the boys who ing countless widows and open our economy as fast sharing idea came from. eral, state, or a local prob- tive for influenza. It is were to entrain and leave orphans in its wake. Fu- as possible. The “Federal” (not na- lem. There are most defi- being manufactured at here tomorrow received neral parlors were over- The President said the tional) government has nitely easier ways to run a the University of Ne- notice that the draft had whelmed and bodies States would “lead” this only specific “enumer- country. braska Medical School of been called off for the piled up. The flu was also operation. There is a darn ated” powers in the fed- But you know what? It’s Omaha. The city health present.” detrimental to the econ- good reason for this. It’s a eral constitution. The the only way to run a department of Omaha November 7, 1918: Mike omy. In the United States, three-way power-sharing State’s remain sovereign country founded on the would mail the vaccine David received word the businesses were forced to arrangement, between and hold most of the principal that individual on request to any physi- first of the week of the shut down because so the federal, state and local power under both the fed- human beings are sover- cian in Nebraska without death at Kearney of Rev. many employees were governments called Fed- eral and state constitu- eign, with guaranteed charge. N.E. Yanney, a Syrian sick. Basic services such eralism. This is a dis- tions. Lastly the “local” rights that government is November 7, 1918: The in- minister. His death was as mail delivery and tinctly American way of governments hold power bound to acknowledge fluenza germs attack the caused by an attack of garbage collection were doing things. delegated to them by the and protect. lining of the air passages. pneumonia following the hindered due to flu- Most countries have a state legislature under Two hundred and thirty- When VapoRub is applied Spanish Influenza. He stricken workers. “national” executive with their state constitutions. three years ago, a group of over throat and chest, the had been in McPherson In some places, there absolute power to lord It’s only when a once- 55 patriot geniuses stayed medicated vapors loosen County on several occa- weren’t enough farm over their country in every-hundred-years pan- locked in a room under the phlegm, open air pas- sions to administer the workers to harvest crops. times of emergency. Polit- demic disease hits the guard in Philadelphia for sages and stimulate the rite of baptism to several Even state and local ical sub-divisions like country do most Ameri- six months and created mucous membrane to Syrian children. health departments states or provinces or cans ever get to see Feder- the best country the throw off the germs. “Call November 11, 1918: The closed for business, ham- towns are often totally alism in action, and it’s world has ever seen. Have a physician, go to bed, many families who have pering efforts to chronicle subordinate to this na- often not a pretty sight. faith in our constitution stay quiet, don’t worry.” been having the flu are re- the spread of the 1918 flu tional executive. When Power sharing is always folks. It’s been tested far the ad said. covering from the disease and provide the public the framers of our consti- hard. Navigating ancient worse than this. Every November 14, 1918: Sta- without any deaths. with answers. tution met in the summer bureaucracy at multiple single time we use the sys- pleton celebrated the end- December 5, 1918: James By the summer of 1919, of 1787, they considered levels is frustrating and tem they created, America ing of the Great World Coddle, died at the home the flu pandemic came to having a “national” execu- inefficient. Desperately wins. We have a tough War. “The glory and joy of the Reed family near an end, as those that were tive, like every other needed relief is delayed. road ahead, but we will was so great here Monday Ringgold on December 4 infected either died or de- country on Earth had at Legions of government win again. I have no when the glad news of from influenza. Mr. Cod- veloped immunity. the time. employees at every level doubt. peace came and the peo- dle was well and favorably In 2008, researchers an- They flatly rejected it. are struggling to do the Please contact my office ple were so jubilant that a known to many of our nounced they had discov- They didn’t want another right thing. People are with any comments, ques- large number drove to people. There were a ered what made the 1918 King. They wanted an confused by rapidly tions, or concerns. Email North Platte to witness number of cases of the in- flu so deadly: A group of “American” system in- changing circumstances me at [email protected], and help with the celebra- fluenza in the Ringgold three genes enabled the stead. that bring a new version mail a letter to Sen. Tom tion. However, Stapleton community. Callender’s virus to weaken a victim’s The framers didn’t trust of reality almost every Brewer, Room #1101, P.O. was not to be outdone, public sale was postponed bronchial tubes and lungs government. They had day. It’s hard to know Box 94604, Lincoln, NE and a big barbecue was on account of influenza. and clear the way for bac- just fought an eight-year from one minute to the 68509, or call us at (402) the result here that Watch for a new date terial pneumonia. war to get rid of a tyranni- next if something is fed- 471-2628. evening. Just after a big soon. Other Influenza cal, oppressive govern- bonfire had been lighted, December 12, 1918: As a Pandemics the fun started in earnest means of preventing an- Since 1918, there have Graphic Files when the men began other outbreak of the been several other in- grabbing each others hats “flu” temperature of all fluenza pandemics, al- (Continued from page 6) and throwing them into school children at Beat- though none as deadly. A Bowling Results years. the fire. In only a few rice would be taken every flu pandemic from 1957 NINETY YEARS AGO minutes every man in the morning. Lincoln is in the to 1958 killed around 2 At Triangle Lanes APRIL 24, 1930 crowd was bare-headed. grip of another severe epi- million people world- The opening of a November 21, 1918: demic of the Spanish In- wide, including some Chevrolet Garage in Towns along the main fluenza. One hundred 70,000 people in the U.S., LADIES CITY LEAGUE LADIES CITY LEAGUE Tryon was being an- line of the U.P. have been new cases were reported and a pandemic from March 31, 2020 April 7, 2020 nounced by Mr. R.J. Barta. suffering severely from in a single day last week. 1968 to 1969 killed ap- Dummies ...... 72 44 Dummies ...... 72 48 “We have a new six cylin- the Influenza epidemic. Spanish Influenza proximately one million Groovy Groovy der Chevrolet in the show The Gothenburg Times re- Aftermath people, including some Grannies ...... 60 56 Grannies ...... 64 56 room and are ready to ported five deaths; Cozad The Spanish flu pan- 34,000 Americans. Pot Shots...... 59.5 56.5 Pot Shots...... 61.5 58.5 show you the fine fea- had five deaths in one demic of 1918, the dead- More than 12,000 Amer- Broadway Broadway tures of this new model. A day, including Dr. Larson, liest in history, infected icans perished during the Babes ...... 58 58 Babes ...... 59 61 complete stock of parts one of the leading physi- an estimated 500 million H1N1 pandemic from Atta Girls...... 55 61 Atta Girls...... 57 63 will be carried both for cians of that town. people worldwide – about 2009 to 2010. Crafters ...... 44.5 73.5 Crafters ...... 47.5 72.5 the four and six cylinder Each week, The Enter- one-third of the planet’s The novel coronavirus HIGH TEAM GAME HIGH TEAM GAME Chevrolet cars,” his ad prise reported on families population – and killed an pandemic of 2020 is Atta Girls ...... 284 Groovy Grannies ...... 274 read. suffering from the flu and estimated 20 million to 50 spreading around the HIGH TEAM SERIES HIGH TEAM SERIES Myrtle Popham and area deaths, including Mr. million victims, including world as countries race to Atta Girls ...... 722 Groovy Grannies ...... 866 Mrs. John Dahlin have Foster’s brother had died some 675,000 Americans. find a cure for COVID-19 HIGH INDIVIDUAL HIGH INDIVIDUAL been helping with the from Spanish Influenza Citizens were ordered to and citizens shelter in GAMES GAMES work at the Busy Bee Cafe at Gothenburg; and one wear masks, schools, the- place in an attempt to Cindy Ahrens 173; Candy Salisbury, 157; this week. of the saddest happenings aters and businesses were avoid spreading the dis- Margie McDowell, 144; Gwen Gill and Cindy Sheriff Platt made a was three deaths oc- shuttered, and bodies ease, which is particularly Sally Hilderbrant, 140 Ahrens, 147; Jody Bailey, drive into the southwest curred in the L.S. Pollard piled up in makeshift deadly because many car- HIGH INDIVIDUAL 143 part of the county the family, living southeast of morgues before the virus riers are asymptomatic SERIES HIGH INDIVIDUAL middle of last week and Chappell. First to die was ended its deadly global for days before realizing Cindy Ahrens, 401; SERIES brought in another of our Mrs. Pollard, then Mr. Pol- march. they are infected. Gwen Gill, 394; Sally Candy Salisbury, 443; citizens for breaking the lard, followed by their Scientists are unsure As of Thursday, April 16, Hilderbrant, 381 Gwen Gill, 439; Cindy liquor laws. Mr. MacK- young son, leaving only where the Spanish Flu 2020, there have been Ahrens, 404 night had in his posses- two other children of the originated, though theo- 141,454 deaths world- Call 308-636-2444 Candy Salisbury bowled sion several quarts of family of five. ries point to France, wide; 30,998 deaths in the 134 pins over her series high percentage beer, and The Tryon Graphic China, Britain, or the United States, and 21 Ne- To Subscribe total. after pleading guilty be- Reports United States, where the braskans have lost their fore Judge Johnson, was October 24, 1918: Owing first known case was re- lives from COVID-19. fined $100.00 and costs.

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