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Murdock Newsletter
May 21, 2008
Calendar
May 21 – Last day of school – school is dismissed at 11:15 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will not be served.
Mon, May 26-Memorial Day
Sat, Jun 14-Flag Day
Sun, Jun 15-Father’s Day
Fri, Jul 4-Independence Day
Please continue to send in information to me
If anyone has photo/information about graduation, state track, ground breaking ceremonies, or any church or organization information, PLEASE send it in!
THANKS so much! I can’t do this without you guys!
Inspiration
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that
wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You
will have your heart broken probably more than once and
it's harder every time You'll break hearts too, so
remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight
with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things
an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast,
and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too
many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never
been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset
is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. Don't be
afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.
Live simply. Love generously.
Care deeply. Speak kindly.
What’s Happening Around Our Community
GOSPEL CONCERT - Crusaders GOSPEL GROUP
Date: Sunday, May 25, 2008
Times: 9:30am
Locations: Ebenezer United Methodist Murdock, Nebraska 68407
Telephone: 402 867-2180
Admission Prices: free will offering
Ebenezer United Methodist
Murdock, Nebraska 68407
Memorial Day Services, Monday, May 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery
If you would like to join us for a parade from the G.A.R. Hall to the cemetery as was the tradition many years ago, please gather at 9:30 a.m. at the G.A.R. Hall. Following the ceremony, the American Legion Auxiliary will be serving lunch at the Community Center until 1:00 p.m. - free-will offering. The G.A.R. Hall Veterans Museum will be open until 3:00 p.m.
The ceremony at the cemetery will include a rededication of the recently refurbished G.A.R. Monument. The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, along with the American Legion Post 247 and Sons of the American Legion Post 247 will participate in the ceremony. A sponge-jet process was used to clean the statue then a sealant was sprayed on it. American Legion Post 247 initiated the refurbishment after receiving a $500 grant through the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
The following is an excerpt from Ed Bornemeier's scrapbook in reference to the monument: "The G.A.R. monument at the (Elmwood) cemetery was dedicated on November 7, 1903 in the forenoon and a program was held in the opera house in the afternoon. (Nebraska) Governor John H. Mickey spoke at the cemetery. Kenesaw (G.A.R.) Post Number 123 officers were A. B. Dickson, Adjuitant, and J. B. Royer, Commander. The cost of the cenotaph, as some call it, was $400.00. It is 13 feet high and came from Bedford, Indiana and was the only one of its kind in (Cass) county. There was a large crowd present. The Murdock band furnished the music for the day. A parade (went) from the G.A.R. hall to the cemetery. (Mrs.) Marrittie Dickson unveiled the monument."
In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Elmwood School gym and there will be no parade.
WABASH CEMETERY CEREMONY:
The ceremony at Wabash will involve the dedication of a memorial marker placed in memory of John McBride. This marker was placed there by Al and Gwen Farmer. Al is a member of our American Legion Post 247 (Elmwood/Murdock) and also a member of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. John McBride was Gwen’s great great uncle who died in the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia, on September 19, 1863. His body was left on the battlefield, recovered 7 months later and interred at the Chattanooga National Military Cemetery. He was a member of the Illinois 51st Regiment.
His parents migrated to the Wabash area in about 1870 and are buried in the Wabash cemetery. The family is certain the parents never knew of the final resting place of their son. Al discovered this information through an internet search and the help of a Civil War Historian. Al and Gwen had a granite memorial marker placed at John McBride’s parents’ gravesite and this is the marker which will be dedicated on Sunday, May 25th at 2 p.m. The Sons of the American Legion will be providing a rifle squad, color guard and taps for this ceremony and the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will be in attendance to dedicate the memorial.
Classic "Charley's Aunt" Kicks Off Lofte Season
The Lofte Community Theatre near Manley is opening its 32nd season with the time-tested high comedy, "Charley's Aunt" by Brandon Thomas. The play first opened in London in 1892 and proceeded to break all theater records with its historic run of 1,466 performances. Many may be familiar with either of the two film versions of the story. Jack Benny starred in the title role in 1941 and Ray Bolger reprised it in 1952.
The story revolves around Charley, an Oxford undergraduate who has promised his lady-friend the opportunity to meet his millionaire aunt visiting from Brazil. This would be the perfect opportunity for Charley to declare his feelings for dear Amy. But, alas! Charley's Aunt sends word that her visit will be delayed for a few days. Refusing to compromise the situation, Charley and his friend Jack convince another Oxford undergrad to don an old fashioned cap and wig to play the part. The real comic confusion begins when the old frump is introduced to Jack and Charley's sweethearts.
Actors in the Lofte's production include Kat and Will Cover II and Bob Pinkerton all from Weeping Water; Dave and Hope Hibler from Manley; Joshua Smith of Plattsmouth; Scott Seelhoff from Fremont; Roland Kelley of rural Otoe; Virginia Howe Kincaid of Elkhorn; and Brenna Jean Thompson of Lincoln.
Performance dates are May 30, 31, June 1, 6-8, 12-15. Curtain times are at 7:30pm except for Sundays which are 2pm matinees. All tickets are $15 and reservations can be made by calling the Lofte box office at (402)234-2553 or visiting the Lofte website, www.Lofte.com.
Pictured: Joshua Smith and Will Cover II aren't sure they've got what they bargained for when Scott Seelhoff agrees to play, "Charley's Aunt."
Garage Sales!!!
Eagle City Wide Garage Sales: Saturday, May 31st
Elmwood-Murdock City Wide Garage Sales: Saturday, June 14th 8:00-4:00
If you want your garage sale listed on the map you can pick up a form at CD’s Express and turned in at Bits & Pieces along with a $5 fee. Or you can contact Kurk Shrader @994-5745 or email him at ksbits@hotmail.com. The City Wide Garage Sales are sponsored by the Elmwood-Murdock Merchants Association.
Pickin' in the Park
Pickin' in the Park will be a day of great country and bluegrass music for the whole family. Bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. If you are a band or want to perform on stage, please call the number below to get a set time for a performance. Each band will get an hour and a half on stage. Any jamming is welcome! This event is for the whole family! Be sure to come out and enjoy great music, food, and friends!
When: Saturday, June 7, 2008
Time: Noon-10:00 p.m.
Where: Avoca City Park, Avoca, NE
For more information, contact: 402-325-9481
GOLF NEWS
Information regarding the Elmwood-Murdock Golf Camp (June 16 -18) is available in the Elementary office or on the school website (Activities/Golf/Documents).
Grandpa's Woods will also be offering a junior golf league. Contact Grandpa's Woods (994-2100) for more information.
Vacation Bible School 
June 23-27, 2008
8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church
(A combined effort of St. Paul UMC, Ebenezer UMC, and Elmwood Christian Church) Pre-registration forms will be available at all three churches
For ages 4 through 6th grade
If you have any questions please call: Myrna Bornemeier at 944-2685
Athletic Banquet Videos are available at the Murdock office site for $10.00 a piece. Call Mr. Allemang at 867-2341 or email him at tallemang@esu3.org if you have questions.
Website of the Week
www.usmemorialday.org
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920). While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all.
General John A. LoganLibrary of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, [LC-B8172- 6403 DLC (b&w film neg.)]
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis' birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee.
News to the Editor
- Please send all your Murdock area news to me. Birthdays, anniversaries, announcements, events or news are welcome and will be added to the upcoming newsletter. Thanks in advance for all your help!
Teri Bowman
Editor@murdocknebraska.com
