Historical Tidbit of Murdock
This picture of Murdock’s main street would be looking south. It was taken in 1908, in the intersection of 2nd and Nebraska. The post office would now be to the far right, and Bulldogs would be to the far left.
Cass County Fair Historical Tidbit
In some research it has been learned that the Cass County Fair, not only has been held in several locations in our county, but it is close to 150 years old. Research has shown that the Cass County Agricultural Assn. was organized August 30, 1856, with H. C. Wolph, President, William H. Davis, Secretary, Timothy Gaskill, Treasurer. There were 57 names on the membership. For three to four fairs were held in Rock Bluff. Lagging interest and the Civil War caused a lapse in fair activities for several years, but in 1869, the Association was re-organized with Major Dan H. Wheeler of Plattsmouth as President. Various grounds, including a site west of the Plattsmouth Cemetery, were used for the fairs as the Association owned none of their own. Beginning in 1875, the fairs were held at the “Plattsmouth Driving Park Association”, south and east of the south end of Lincoln Avenue in Plattsmouth. The fairs paid premiums on six kinds of graded cattle and all kinds of livestock. There were many exhibits, including a Manufacturer’s Exhibit, and Horticultural Products Exhibit.
For a few years, interest dies again. Then in 1921, there was another reorganization, or possibly a new one formed. Luke Wiles was president and Harry Knabe was the first. exhibitor. The Association bought the buildings of an old lumberyard in Weeping Water, which required a lot of repair and re roofing. There was a great deal of community cooperation in putting this project together. Fred Carstens came from Avoca with a lot of expert men. John Rauth came from Manley and Henry Ragoss and his sons came from Louisville. These men were joined by men from Nehawka, Elmwood and Murdock. Together these men helped to establish the fairgrounds at Weeping Water.
The County Fair became a part of Weeping Water, the town bursting at the seams each year during fair week. The Extension Clubs and 4-H clubs greatly increased the number of competitive entries for judging, and it was felt by many that the fair had outgrown its facilities. Funds were raised and a new location was purchased three miles north of Weeping Water at the intersection of old “50” (144th Street) and Highway 1. It has been successful at this location ever since.
Full Cass County Fair schedule is available on-line - click here!
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Annie at the Lofte Brings Smiles to All
The Lofte hit a home run with Annie. Not so much because it was an awesome play but because so many of the cast of characters and production staff were from the Elmwood Murdock area. At least fifteen locals that I recognized appeared in the musical. Three locals were members of the orchestra. In community theatre the actors are also members of the production staff. It takes everyone to pull off a successful production. We attended the Friday night showing and were totally mesmerized. The actors were so good and the singing outstanding! The kids were total professionals. Ellie Swanson of Lincoln played a perfect Annie. It was even more interesting to me because we knew so many of the actors. It was very cool to see people that we knew up on stage singing and dancing. The transition from one scene to the next was handled with ease and no distraction. The seats were comfy and the snacks filling.
I’m ashamed to say it was our first time at the Lofte. We’ve lived here 10 years and never made it to one production. I can assure you that we will become regulars!
Local Born-in-a-Barn Players:
Jeff Johnston
Lizzy Pegler
Christine Schmitt
Katie Schmitt
Keri Hogue
Rylee Hogue
Ross Mumford
Aaron Spracklin
Cody Brown
Tim Sorensen
Samantha Colbert
Luke Ervin
Kevin Colbert
Wade Mumford
Scott Pope
Orchestra:
Betty Colbert – Conductor
Sophia Tays – Flute
Alyssa DiPaolo – Clarinet
Mark Hogue Jr. – Light/Sound Board Operator
Katie and Christine Schmitt
Ellie Swanson as Annie
Look who was back for a visit! Former Murdock resident, Ashli Brown, now Montana resident, came in for the weekend! It was great seeing her again!
Kalee Brewer, daughter of Tom and Kelli Brewer of Wabash, (rural Murdock) was selected as Miss Murdock. She represents Murdock at the Cass County Fair this week in the Miss Cass County competition. Kalee is a recent graduate of Elmwood Murdock. She will be taking off for Chadron State College soon where she plans to study Criminal Justice and participate in the ROTC. She says it is in her blood. Come out to the fair and cheer her on...8:30 Wednesday night in the Open Air Auditorium.
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