Newsletter 5-13-2026

 

 

 

Congratulations to the Mitchell Kimbell family on the arrival of  baby boy Yanis!

 

 

Don't forget there are new garbage rates going into effect this month.

 

 

 

 

Condolences to the Speth family on the passing of Donna. She will be laid to rest in the Unadilla Cemetery. She had such an infectious laugh and will be missed by so many. When Bob's mom was in her 90's Donna would pick her and the other older ladies up and take them to card parties at different homes. They had a great time!

 

 

 

The Palmyra Legion will again provide the Memorial Day ceremony, May 25th, at the Unadilla Cemetery. It will be followed by a luncheon at the Unadilla gym, served by Friends of the Library.

 

 

This past Friday evening the Hopewell Church was destroyed by an intentional controlled burn. Although Hopewell had a strong congregation the building site has had a rough history. The church had not been active for several years and the building seemed to be beyond repair. The church was established in 1874 with the original church being built in 1879. That building and the parsonage was destroyed by the Easter tornado on March 23rd, 1913. The present church was built and was dedicated in June of 1915. In 1946 the congregation decided the facilities were no longer adequate and raised funds to erect a new basement which was completed "a few years later". We will miss seeing this landmark as we visit our loved ones in the cemetery.

 

 

Photos below of the damage from the 1913 tornado at Hopewell

 

 

 

 The ball games at the park are attracting good crowds. Stop by, pull up a bleacher and have a hotdog!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bob Brandt recently received recognition for 50 years in the banking industry. Congratulations Bob!!!

 

 

 

 

 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

5-13   Sherri Bowersmith, Andrew Kimbell

5-14   Cody Pester

5-15   Travis Johnson

5-16   Janet Oelke

5-17   Linda Liesemeyer, Jane (Brandt) Weber

5-18   Emily Lewis

5-19   Bob Brandt

 

 

NEWS FROM 100 YEARS AGO

Friday, 5-14-1926, The Otoe Union:

"A number of channel cat bull fish, and sun fish, were received this week by local fishermen and placed in the Nemaha. It is reported that channel cats under 11 inches are being caught, which is a violation of state law and will lead to trouble for someone."