Murdock Nebraska News - February 17, 2021

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Glimpse into Murdock History

Continuing with our new series to the weekly news.

During the 1950s Pastor Heim would document his home visits with parishioners by taking a photo. These are no ordinary photos, but COLOR photographs. In the 1950s this was almost unheard of then. It was cutting edge "technology". Thank you to Ramona Oehlerking for the video/images.

Gorthys and Carrie

If you would like to tell everyone about the Gorthey family please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Below is Rueban Stock and his sons. Joe is on the left. He is a retired doctor living in the Philadelphia area. Jim is on the right and still living and farming on the home place.

This was in the old dairy parlor. When Jim returned to the farm they built a new parlor that would accommodate more cows. Dad farmed actively with Jim helping with harvest when he was 90. By the way, Jane is the "little" sister and said she was probably doing something with Mom in the house when this picture was taken.

Reuben Stock and boys

Thank you Jane S for sending the information on your family.

Remember, reader-submitted photos like this are a reason why the newsletter is interesting. You can send your Murdock photos of events, friends, and family to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TrinityBanner Newsletter

We offer two divine services: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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Ash Wednesday Service-February 17, 7:00 pm

Lenten Services

Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm

The 10:30 divine service is live-streamed every Sunday via Robin Kuhlman's Facebook Page.

Sermons are streamed on various podcasts including Spotify

We still practice social distancing in the divine services. Because there is plenty of room at each service there is no need to receive a seating assignment from Pastor Kuhlman.

9:15 am - Sunday School for children and adults

10:30 am Divine Service

To Listen to last weeks Sermon Visit Pastor PodCast

Contact Pastor Kuhlman via text, email or phone call (402-867-4048 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

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Fall 2020 Dean’s List

University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL)

Alice Jean Richter (Elmwood) junior, Dean’s List, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, graphic design.
Brianna Beth Scattergood Elmwood) sophomore, Dean’s List, College of Education and Human Sciences, child, youth and family studies.

Brent Nicholas Fairchild (Murdock), Post-baccalaureate, Dean’s List,
College of Engineering, electrical engineering.
Grace Lauren Jacobsen (Murdock), junior, Dean’s List, College of Arts and
Sciences, English.

Zane Ryan Rikli (Greenwood), sophomore, Dean’s List, College of Engineering, agricultural engineering.

UNO Dean’s List Fall 2020
The University of Nebraska at Omaha released its Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Students who qualified for the Chancellor's List earned a grade point average of 4.0 for courses and completed 12 or more hours. Here are the local students recognized:

Jacob Blunt, Elmwood
Hayden Ernst, Elmwood
Abigayle Meyer, Murdock

University Nebraska Lincoln

To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale and be registered for full-time coursework.
Tess Arent, Murdock

University Nebraska Kearney Fall 2020 Dean’s List
Students who are on the dean’s list must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale. One local student was named to the Dean’s

Megan Hawks, Elmwood

Nebraska Wesleyan’s Academic Honors List
Students earning a 3.75 GPA while completing a full-time course load are recognized.

Nicole Lynn Wenzel – Unadilla, NE

Congratulations to Zane Rikli for receiving the Burrows Tracts Small Business Scholarship for 2020! Zane was chosen from a list of amazing applicants!

Thank you to all of the students that applied and best of luck to you Zane.

If your student, or business has awarded a scholarship let's recognize the students and companies here. Just email your photo to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE

Check out the calendar on the Elmwood Website

Elmwood-Murdock Area News

spring soccer EM 2021

Download the registrations and waivers here, print and register by mail, or email them to the address above.

EM Spring Soccer Flyer

Spring 2021 Registration

Covid Waiver Form - Part 1

Waiver & release of Liability Form - Part 2

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Elmwood St. Paul UMC Cass County Food Bank

There is a new location for the Cass County Food Bank.

They have a new space at the previous Village Board building!

Parking is improved and there is now more space and room for freezers, food storage, and a permanent distribution site. Please let people know about the new location who could use this service. Advertisement for Food bank 2020 page0001 3

food bank distribution dates

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"It was a dark, rainy night..." Ok, that's not a terribly original start to a story, but I bet you have one. Take advantage of these snowy days and prepare your entry for the Bess Streeter Aldrich Short Story Contest. The guidelines and submission link are located on our web site at www.bessstreeteraldrich.org

Your entry is due by midnight, February 17, 2021. Anyone 3rd grade and up is eligible to participate.
Remember our adult winner's story will be included in Nebraska Life magazine this year, and the winner will receive an additional $250 prize award.

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A new exhibit debuts at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House, 204 East F Street, Elmwood

Saturday, February 6

Continues every weekend through Sunday, April 25, 1 to 4 p.m.

Come to the beautiful 1922 Prairie Mansion home of Nebraska Hall of Fame Author Bess Streeter Aldrich to see a wide variety of transportation collectibles shared by their owners.

Collectibles from the Route 66 collection of Linda & Ken Glantz, Murdock, will be showcased in the living room while other contributors share model cars, train collectibles, oil/gas items, pedal cars, model airplanes, horse tack, and other transportation-related items.

Besides seeing these artifacts, guests are invited to take a personal tour of the home and learn more about Mrs. Aldrich, her literary contributions, and her years in Elmwood.

Cass County News

Louisville Food Pantry
OPEN: every Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: 304 Main Street, Louisville

Please come and pick up what you need for your household or a friend’s.
We have canned goods, boxed meals, breakfast items, frozen meats, bread, eggs, baking ingredients, cleaning supplies, personal care items, diapers, and wipes.

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