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Murdock News- October 23, 2019

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Soup Dinner

Sunday, October 27th

11:30 - 1:30 pm

Several different types of soups, pies, and desserts.

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Listen to the Kuhlman Experience Podcast

If you can't make it to Adult Bible Study then tune in weekly to the Kuhlman Experience podcast.

Share it with friends and past congregational members.

Please feel free to join us every Sunday

Men's Bible Study - Monday, Oct 14th, 6:30 pm

Ladies Bible Study - Sunday, Oct 27th, 6:00 pm

9:15 Sunday School & Bible Class

10:30 am Divine Service

Listen to the weekly sermon anytime at Pastor Brent Kuhlman's Blog

Murdock Street of Scarecrows

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Love the Murdock Scarecrows? Here are some more for your enjoyment. Don't forget to email your Halloween photos to me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Take the kids down to see them, or do Instagram selfies. You've heard of Instagram walls.

Let's start a trend. Hashtag #MurdockScarecrows, post on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Don't have an Instagram or Twitter account. Email your selfie to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and I will post them here.

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Thank you to Nathan, Kristi, Ethan, Catherine and Maria McHugh for assisting me with Halloween decorating on Main street. I would also like to thank Lucas Stock for donating the pumpkins and corn stalks. - Mary McHugh

Murdock Website Updates

New things are happening to the Murdock Website!!

What would you like to see? Let us know and we will work on them?

Do you want to see Village Boards Minutes? - we can make that happen

Would you like a better calendar of events? - that can happen

Maybe a welcome page for new residents? let me know

Business Listings? - we can do it!

More and more people are reading the weekly news and finding out Murdock has a website. Let's make it your "go-to source for information and updates. Email your ideas and "wish list" to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Want to take your Halloween Spirit to the NEXT level?

Dress up and pass out candy or favors at the Elementary School.

Contact Pam Goudie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the phone number below to help.

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Murdock Playground WILL Be a Reality MurdockPlayground2019

The Murdock park committee is moving forward. The land has been secured and now we need your help to make it happen.

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Send this onto anyone you can think of who lived, lives, or visits Murdock.

We NEED your help!

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

Sent in by Marlene (Murdoch) Rikl

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Yes, I do remember riding my bicycle 60+ years ago down to the Murdock railroad depot to watch the trains come through. Dale Hendrickson was the depot agent who lived a block away from the depot at that time.

My neighbor, Judy (Trutna) Hendrix and I - both town girls, would ride our bikes down together to the depot in the early 1950s to watch the trains fly through, then go visit both our business owner Dads on Main Street in Murdock: Dick Trutna owned and operated a business south of the present museum for plumbing, excavating, etc.

My Dad, John Murdoch, owned and operated the Allis Chalmers implement shop where he sold farm implements - Allis tractors, Gleaner combines, plows, discs etc and this white building is currently the Murdock museum.

Also, years ago in 1927, my maternal Great Grandfather, Henry Schlaphof, was killed by the train- the Rock Island "Flyer"- where the train crossed the Murdock spur that comes into town from the south. The sun was setting in the west and neither Henry nor my Great-Grandma Augusta saw the 5:00 " "Flyer" approaching from the west.

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Henry was killed instantly, Grandma was thrown out of the car and in shock, but she then moved into town from the grand two-story white frame farmhouse Henry had built west of Murdock when he and Augusta arrived from Hanover, Germany in the 1880s (former John and Pat Miller farm home at Oxbow)

Thanks, Marlene, I definitely learned something new. I will never drive around the Murdock spur again without thinking about this story.

Below is the cornerstone to the barn Henry Schlaphof built in 1901

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Send me your stories if you remember the train coming through town at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

When is the museum open?

Saturday mornings or by appointment. This would be a great school trip or homeschool outing. Spread the word to your local organizations. It's a great little museum with a lot to see.

Where is it?

South of the bank, the white building on the corner.

Every week I will have a photo from the museum, did you know we had an active railroad going through town, a general store, a barber and much more?

HELP Wanted

Louisville Care Center

· PT/FT Day, Evening, and Overnight C.N.A’s

· Weekend C.N.A’s

· Licensed Professional Nurse

· FT/PT Medication Aide-ALF

· FT/PT Personal Care Assistants-ALF

We offer free healthcare premiums for our full-time employees, shift differentials, referral bonus program and competitive wages. Call us at 402-234-2125 or apply online at www.louisvillecarecenter.com

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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MOLLY FEILE
ELMWOOD MURDOCK HIGH SCHOOL

This week our Student of the Week Winner is Molly Feile. She is a senior at Elmwood Murdock High School. Her activities include Drama, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, and Speech. She is the daughter of Amy Feile.

She was nominated for these reasons:

She is a very positive and hardworking student
She always sets a good example for her peers
She has impressed me with her abilities and her actions
She is a great member of our EMHS family

Molly and Amy are invited to stop by either of our clinics in Plattsmouth or Louisville, call (402.234.3333) or email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to get their Witte Physical Therapy t-shirts or water bottles!

Our next Student of the Week winner will be announced on October 30th.

4th Annual Elmwood Murdock Back Pack Craft Fair

Saturday, November 30, 2019

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Looking for crafters and artisans. Tables start at only $ 40.00

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Screen Shot 2019 09 04 at 1.05.49 PM Did you know you can actually download the School Phone APP to stay connected to the sporting events, concerts, dinners, and events?

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You can even follow them on Twitter at EMKnightsSchool

NEW ELMWOOD-MURDOCK SCHOOL WEBSITE

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The United Methodist Churches of Murdock and Elmwood have a new website!

Stayed tuned for great things to happen https://elmwoodmurdockumc.com/

Worship Time: 9:00 am Sunday

Children's Sunday School

PH 402 867-3191 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

(dismissed from worship following the "Children's Chat")

Don't miss a week, get a notification text to your phone once a week.

Text Murdock to 72727

Want something posted to the Murdock website? It's easy and FREE

Just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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TRUNK-OR-TREAT

Come dressed in your costume to enjoy an afternoon of fun!
Date: Sunday, October 27th

Time: 2:00-4:00 PM

Place: Elmwood Christian Church Parking Lot

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Please park in the Elmwood Park parking lot. In case of rain, we will be set up inside the

Christian Church.

Contact Deb Lenz with any questions at 402-450-3034.

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EMMA Meeting

How long until the Holiday Extravaganza?

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You know what they say, it will be here before you know it.

Are you making plans? EMMA is. Do you have ideas to share?

Let us know, or stop by the next EMMA meeting on Monday, Oct 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Community Center.

Did you know you don't have to be a merchant to join EMMA? Anyone is welcome to join as a "leader" for only $10 per year.

Come join us and help us plan a wonderful Holiday Extravaganza 2019!

Starry Knight Parade 2019

The Starry Knight parade happens at night. So how do you see the entries? Lights? Lights strung around tires, on floats. but lights with no extension cords. Battery-powered lights. Think about having an entry this year. Gather your groups, organization, or business and come up with something fun and imaginative.

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Bess Streeter Aldrich Primitives Display

Make sure to stop by the Bess Streeter Aldrich to see the latest antiques and primitives.

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Every room is beautiful and the combination of antiques and primitives mix very well.

This display remains until mid-November when the holiday and Christmas trees grace the halls.

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Cornhusker Country Music Theater!

Cornhusker Country Music Theater in Louisville is located at 211 Main St.
Call, 1-800-480-8797, ext 211, or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
(We're a nonprofit organization.)

October events:
Sunday, Oct 27 ~ 2 pm ~ Jamie Williams & Friends

We now have a DANCE FLOOR right in front of the stage!
Put on your dancing shoes and come on over for a good time! If you don't want to dance, you can still enjoy live music!

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