Merle Hale began operating the Conoco Station at 121 N. 7th Dec. 6, 1947. The station was closed for eight months in 1950-51 while they were both in service. Work is now progressing on a new station.
Christlieb Electric and Hardware --In 1923 Everett Christlieb bought Charlie Dewey's tire and battery store where the Williams Furniture Store is now located. Six years later he bought Dimmitt's electrical stock and operated a shop where Scheideler Brothers is now. In 1933 he began to specialize in hardware, electrical supplies and plumbing in the building now occupied by Wathor Used Furniture Store. The move to the present location was made in 1940.
Day Brothers—Roy and Cillis Day have been in business in Wymore fifteen years, starting with a shop at their house. Ten years ago they moved to their downtown location. They specialize in wiring and refrigeration service and handle Skelgas, Maytag and Frigidaire products. A patent is pending on the Sta-Lit stock tank heater, which is in production.
Daphine's House of Beauty—Daphine O'Dell began in beauty work in 1944 with Betty Fulton (now Mrs. Rex Bingham). She took over the shop, located

in the Neumann building, in July, 1949, and moved to her present location, 312 S. 7th, in February, 1954.
Narrow Gage Cafe—The Narrow Gage Cafe was started by A. W. Pangburn in 1932 where Lottie Joseph's Cafe is now located. In July, 1935, it was moved to the Day Brothers location and in 1946 to its present site, formerly the Adkins Furniture Store location. Mrs. Roy (Myrtle) Hart began with the cafe in 1935 and in October, 1946, she took it over. The Blue Room, the party room in the rear, was added in 1953.
Carl Parks Produce, Parks Frozen Food Lockers —Carl Parks came to Wymore in 1937 and started for himself in the produce business in 1940. In 1942 he bought his present location. The Frozen Food Lockers was started in March of 1946.
Warren Adee Honey Co.—The Warren Adees moved from Fairbury to south of Wymore in March, 1953. With Wymore as the headquarters, Adee has around 3,000 hives located in a wide area in southeast Nebraska and ships to points all over the United States.

Hendricks Mobil Service—George Hendricks took over operation of the Mobil station in May, 1952, from Harry Fauver. Previously he had been in con-

struction work. The station has handled Mobil products for fifteen years.
Cornhusker Garage—Frank Herman and Herman Trauernicht acquired the Cornhusker Garage from Jess Witzel in July, 1919. Trauernicht sold out to Herman in February, 1930. Herman and Trauernicht built the shop on the back of the building in the spring of 1920. Gene Vineyard has been with the garage since 1945.
Cripe's Texaco Service—Kenneth Cripe opened the Texaco station Jan. 23, 1955. Previously he had seen service in the army and had been in the filling station business for four and one half years.
Irvin's Wymore Cleaners—Arnold Irvin took over the Wymore Cleaners Jan. 21, 1952, from Herb Mundell. Arnold has been in the cleaning business since March, 1940. There has been a cleaning establishment in that location since the 1920's. At one time there was a grocery store on that site.
Jones and Jones Implement Co.—R. S. and T. C.

Jones started out with their sale barn in 1931 and were located in the old Markle building (Marshall Produce). They moved to their present location in 1936 and took on the Allis-Chalmers Agency in 1937. They dropped the sale barn business about five years ago. Now, in addition to Allis-Chalmers tractors and implements, they also handle Briggs and Stratton gas engines, Staley Feeds and fertilizer.
Gamble Stores—When Glen Irwin started in with the Gamble Store in November, 1939, the store was located where the Lions Club hall is now. In the spring of 1940 he moved down the street to his present location.
Farmers Grain, Lumber and Coal Co.—Before the bank building (former Wymore National Bank building) was erected by H. A. Greenwood around 1900, the lumber yard occupied that corner and there was a livery stable just to the north. Harry Johnson took over the company in 1944.
Kohlmeyer Hatchery and Produce—Ivan Kohlmeyer started out with the hatchery line 24 years ago. Two or three years later he added the produce busi-

ness. Formerly located on East E, he erected the building where he is now in 1939.
Laughlin Funeral Home—At one time the Laughlin Funeral Home was the residence of T. P. Hargrave, who operated a clothing store where Wathor's now is located. In 1936 Alton West opened a mortuary in the Hargrave residence. Wallace Laughlin, just out of the navy, took over in January, 1946. A graduate of Beatrice high school, Laughlin attended the University of Nebraska and had worked in North Platte before the war.

Dr. J. C. Nelson—Dr. Nelson received his doctor of medicine degree in 1940 from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and came to Wymore in November, 1946. During World War II, he was in the service for three years, including duty in the European Theater of Operations. He is a member of the American Medical Association and past president of the Gage County Medical Society.
Dr. M. C. Samuelson—Dr. Samuelson came to Wymore on June 18, 1955. A graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Dr. Samuelson served in the navy medical corps ten years. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the Gage County Medical Society.
Dr. C. W. Thomas—Dr. Thomas began the practice of medicine in Verdon, Nebr., in 1910 after receiving his degree from the Nebraska College of Medicine in 1909. He came to Wymore as Burlington division surgeon in 1927. A member of the American Medical Association, he is now president of the Gage County Medical Society.
Dr. E. L. Feese—Born at Tabor, Iowa, he came to Nebraska with his parents in 1884 in a covered wagon. The family located on a farm north of Odeil and in 1896 moved to Wymore. Dr. Feese attended the Wymore schools, then went to work as clerk for the C. B. & Q. in the store house. He left there to attend Dental School, graduating in 1903. He first practiced for three years in Odell, then came to Wymore in 1906. His first office was over Hargrave's Clothing Store (now Grand Theatre) until he moved in with Dr. C. C. Gafford in the building he has since occupied.
Dr. R. J. Hinman—Dr. Hinman received his dental surgery degree from the University of Nebraska in 1919 and came to Wymore the same year. A charter member of the Wymore Lions Club, Dr. Hinman was for many years secretary of the board of education. He is a member of the Gage County Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Dr. G. W. Kallos—Dr. Kallos came to Wymore in July, 1955, from Mountain Home, Ida., where he had been stationed with the Air Force for two years. He is a 1953 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He is a member of the Gage County Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Don Hodgson—Dr. Hodgson received his degree of doctor of veterinary medicine in the spring of 1955 from Kansas State. He came to Wymore in September, 1955. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. J. T. Walsh—Dr. Walsh came to Wymore in 1918 after graduation from the Kansas City Veterinary College that same year. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. R. L. Hitt—Dr. Hitt came to Wymore in October of 1951. He is a graduate of the Chicago College of Optometry. Dr. Hitt is a member of the Southeast Nebraska Optometric Association, the Nebraska Optometric Association, The American Optometric Association, the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion
Zibung Drug Store—Steel and Rafter erected the building where the Zibung Drug Store is now located and started a general store there about the turn of the century. When they went out the Pisar estate took

over the building and William Coke had a furniture store there followed by the Purity Drug Store operated by B. O. Youll. Lloyd Constable succeeded Youll and in turn sold out to LeRoy Tuthill of Beatrice. Mrs. Irma Zibung bought the store in June 16, 1949.
Wathor's Used Furniture—A hardware store, owned by J. F. Wozab and Frank Label, occupied the site of Wathor's Used Furniture Store back in 1895. They were succeeded by Holtz and Holland, who were bought out in 1905 by Dell Lasher, father of Ivan, who operated a hardware store there until 1929. Everett Christlieb had his plumbing and heating business there following Lasher's and was succeeded by R. C. Markle's furniture store. Robert Williams followed Markle and in November, 1955, Albert Wathor opened his used furniture store in that location.
Marshall Produce Co—Virgil Marshall began in the produce business in 1926 with the James Poultry Co. In October, 1931, he became part owner of the company and in 1935 he organized the Marshall Produce Co. The building (the old Markle theatre) was destroyed by fire in 1952 and a new building was erected.
West End Grocery—Andrew Holmes first started with West End Grocery in July of 1912. The C. I.

Martzes operated the store for a time during World War I. Other owners have been John Lippold, Bill Lippold, Bill Luttich, John Barnett, Anna Rector, Wilbur and Emma Hoig and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barnts. Jim Chambers took over the store in June, 1946, and moved into the new building January, 1955.
Wiar's Clothing Co.—Bob Wiar is in his eleventh year of selling men's and boys' clothing and accessories at Wiar's Clothing Co. store. Previously he had been employed at Hill-Schafer Drug store. He features nationally known brands of clothing.
Boettcher Plumbing and Heating—James Boettcher started in the plumbing and heating business for himself in 1931 in the back of Edwards and Riggs Appliance Store (where Wiar's Clothing Co. is now). From there he moved to the building now occupied by Lacy Mittan, next to the Schad building and then to his present location. Lennox, Youngstown and Dempster products are among the lines he handle.
Standard Oil—John Campbell came down from Geneva in January of this year to take over the Standard Oil supply business when John Boettcher retired. Two trucks (the other driven by Dick Bachenberg of Blue Springs) supply bulk delivery to farmers, service stations and contractors in this area. A new station will be opened soon in Wymore.
Peoples Natural Gas Co—Gas was first turned on in Wymore Oct. 17, 1931, and Mrs. Robert L.

(Beulah) Jones has been with the company since it first came to Wymore. Harvey Harkins has been manager here since 1945. The company has the record of never having had an interruption in service.
Sharp Store's Co.—Clayton Bybee came to Wymore in January of 1947, taking over the Beckman dress shop and starting the Wymore Sharp Store. Before World War II, during which he was in the Navy, Bybee operated a store at Eldorado Springs, Mo. The other Sharp Stores are located at Wellington, Kans., Nevada, Mo., Rich Hill, Mo., and Shell City, Mo.
Smitty's Pastry Shoppe-.--"Quality First Always" is the motto of Richard M. Smith who came from Fairbury to open Smitty's Pastry Shoppe here Oct. 1, 1955. Before coming to Wymore, he was in the bakery business for ten years.
Ruth's Beauty Shop—Ruth Hemmer has been in the beauty profession since 1941 when she was with Helen Curtin and Mrs. H. L. Lacy in the Neumann building. Following a term with Kathryn and Ed Taylor, she and her mother, Mrs. Frances Stephens, opened the shop in their home. In the spring of 1952 Earl Hemmer joined his wife in the beauty work and Mrs. Stephens retired.
Snyder's Sanitary Dairy—Dec. 1, 1931, was the date Lester Snyder began operation of Snyder's Sanitary Dairy. He bought out the Morning Star route and Albert Schmuke's route and combined them to start his dairy. He handles Morning Star products and makes his own ice cream.
Edgerton Feed and Seeds—For many years Ellis Williams had a feed and seed store in the Edgerton location. In July, 1947, Edgerton bought out Frank Vonasek, who had taken over from Williams. They handle all kinds of farm and garden seeds and fertilizer and do Custom seed cleaning.
Eisenhauer Dairy—W. F. Eisenhauer began his dairy in 1942, buying out Burgess in 1944. In 1946 he started handling Meadow Gold products and in 1948 started with Roberts Dairy products. He moved to his present location in 1945.
Eklund Beauty Shop—Roy and Lucille Eklund have just gotten settled in their new location on Seventh Street after almost eleven years on East E. They came to Wymore in 1945. Roy has a record of 32 years in the business and Lucille has been in it for 27.
Wymore Jewelers—Robert Heffelfinger took over the Wymore Jewelers from Lloyd Morris in June of 1952. He features Keepsake diamonds, watches and gifts of fine quality.

Miller- Koester Funeral Home—The beginning of the Miller-Koester Funeral Home dates back to 1918, when E. J. Miller came to Wymore and went into business as a funeral director and furniture dealer. In 1951 Kermit Koester came to Wymore as a partner in the business, and in 1953 Mr. Miller retired. In 1939 Mr. Miller moved the funeral home from downtown to its present location at 619 No. 9th St. This home was built by Ben Reynolds, who will be remembered as the owner of the horse-drawn trolley service which was operated between Blue Springs and Wymore. Mr. Reynolds acquired the lot on which the house stands in 1882, from Samuel Wymore, and at one time it was the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reuling. In later years the home is remembered by many as the residence of Dr. E. N. Ingham.
Marshall Ice—Clair Marshall has been operating the Marshall Ice and cold storage business since April 1st, 1941 when he took over the Rawlings interests. He has maintained the Skelly station for the past nine years.
Safeway—The Safeway was first located in Wymore in 1927 in the McClure building just north of the former bank location. At first only groceries were handled with the meat market added later. Two

years ago, January, 1954, the Safeway moved to its new location one-half block south of its old site.
Schafer Rexall Drug—There has been a drug store in the Schafer Rexall Drug location for a number of years. Early occupants were Laflin and Tout, later the Laflin Brothers. Schmeling and Fisher bought out the Laflin Brothers and in turn were bought out by Mrs. Harry Hill and Charles Ellis. George Schafer

came into the business in February, 1926, and in October, 1954, he bought out Mrs. Hill.
Wymore National Bank—The Wymore National Bank was organized in 1934 and until this spring occupied the corner of the Greenwood Building. Its predecessor was the First National Bank, which had been organized in 1908. The Wymore National Bank built new quarters and moved to the new location in March.
Windle Motor Company—Dean Windle started out with Ford sales and service in 1925 on the site now occupied by the Safewav. Later he moved to the

corner now occupied by Lentz Motors and in August, 1947, moved over to the present location.
Crowley Barber Shop—M. C. Crowley bought out Ed Hughes' barber shop Nov. 1st, 1946. In the barbering trade since 1937, Crowley first came to Wymore in the fall of 1939 and entered the army in February, 1940. After five years of service, he resumed barbering in Beatrice in 1945, coming down to Wymore the next year.
Champlin Service Station—E. C. Craig and Glen Schuerman took over the Champlin Service Station two months ago. Phillips 66 products had been handled at the station until six months ago when the Champlin company took it over.
Pansy's Place-- Blaine Kinley started in Pansy's location in 1935. Mrs. Pansy Connor has been operating the place for the past three years. Others who have owned it are: Paul Staley, George Gallisath, Dick Batten, Herbert Mundell and Rex Bingham, Chet Finleyson and Bob Hunkel.
Don's Liquor Store—Don's Liquor Store was started in 1935 by Don Fulton's father, Earl Fulton, in the Cumro building. In 1937 the present building was

Honored by the Chamber of Commerce this summer for over 50 years service in Wymore were Dr. E. L. Feese, left, and Frank Fulton. President Kermit Koester is shown congratulating Mr. Fulton.

erected. Don Fulton became the owner in 1945 and Mrs. Gayle Fulton has been operating it since 1954.
Workman and Son Recreation Parlor—The Workman and Son Recreation Parlor was started in the Fenton building by Schriener and Son, who sold to W. F. Riggs. In 1917 Riggs sold to Brown and Young when he was called into service during World War I. The business was moved to the present Gamble Store location, then to its present location when Scheideler Brothers moved. Riggs has bought and sold the business four times. The last time it was sold at auction to Pete Workman and Son in 1955.
Diamond's Bar—Diamond's Bar, located in the Annheuser-Busch building, was operated in the early days by Holshizer-Walsh and was purchased later by C. E. Hemperly. In 1948 Hemperly sold it to Al Wood, who operated it for three years, selling it to Lloyd Heusman, the present owner.
Wenzl's Tavern—Wenzl's Tavern was started in 1935 by Art Lewis, when it was located the second door west of the present location. Mr. Lewis sold it to Toby Pyle, who in turn sold to Mundell and Bingham. Art Lewis bought it back from Mundell and Bingham and sold again to Sam Kavanaugh, who sold it to Richard Wenzl.
Purdy's Sporting Goods and Package Liquor— Purdy's Sporting Goods and Package Liquor store was started in 1935 by Sam Berwin of Fairbury. Others who have operated it are Max Kollowski, Paul Staley, Leo Stueve, and Joe Dietering. E L. Purdy, the present

owner, specializes in all kinds of sporting goods.
Scheideler Brothers—Herbert F. and Tony Scheideler started their recreation parlor in 1911 where the Workman and Son Recreation Parlor is now located. In 1932 they moved to their present location. Tony was township clerk from 1912 to 1916; member of the county board of supervisors from 1916 to 1932; city council member in 1918 and 1919; school board member 1930, 1931 and 1932 and mayor in 1953 and 1954.
Lottie's Cafe—Lottie Joseph started with the Burlington Lunchroom down by the Burlington depot in 1941. She took over the Lunchroom from Clyde Casterline. In 1953 she moved uptown to the former Narrow Gage location.
Gilliland and Dyer Construction Co.—Joseph Gilliland and Hugh E. Dyer started in the earth moving business in southern Gage Couny in 1946, with headquarters in Wymore. They construct dams and terraces and do all types of soil conservation work, as well as road building.
Sullivan's Do-Drop In—Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan purchased the East End Grocery from Mr. and Mrs. Bert Pence in December, 1951. Mr. Sullivan passed away in 1953 and Mrs. Sullivan has been operating the business since that time. In connection with the grocery store she also runs a service station and trailer park.
Wymore Garbage Co.—Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Creek came to Wymore in August, 1941 and entered into the garbage hauling business, which they have operated continuously for the past 15 years.
John D. Baker, Contractor—After working with other contractors for several years, Mr. Baker went into business for himself in February, 1955. He does all kinds of soil conservation work, including terracing, waterway and dam construction. Dale Hadley has been associated with him for the past several months.
Johnson Shoe Repair—In November, 1937, Wilbur Johnson purchased the shoe repair equipment of Frank Russell and opened his shop in the building located east of the City Library.
Johnson Upholstery Shop—Ernest Johnson entered business in Wymore in November, 1943 after purchasing the equipment of the Taylor Canvas Repair shop. Prior to that time he had been engaged in farming. His shop is also located in the building east of the City Library.
Highway Service—Wayne H. Marples first entered business in Wymore late in 1941 when he opened the Firestone Store, the store being sold to Al Wood

Traveling in style! This early day picture shows Henry Kramer, brother of Mrs. Christine Harms, all dressed up in motoring garb of those days and ready to "take off" in his new Ford.

in May, 1951. In 1942, Mr. Marples opened a service station and cafe on Highway 77. He later closed the cafe and added farm machinery to the business which is managed by Harold Pike. In 1945, Wayne and his father, Harry Marples, built the garage building at 6th and G which has since been occupied by the Windle Motor Co.
Neylon Transfer—Howard Gore operated a transfer business here for many years, serving all of southern Gage County until selling his interests in 1952 to Neylon Transfer of Lincoln. At present, Robert Mick is their Wymore representative.
Soil Conservation Office—The demands of farmers for more assistance in soil conservation work lead to the opening of an office here in 1952, then located in the fire station. A few months later it was moved to the present building now owned by Dr Feese. Donald Cacek is in charge of the office and Harry Henton is his assistant.

WYMORE MASONIC LODGE

On November 10, 1882, dispension was granted to form Wymore Lodge No. 104, A.F. & A.M. at Wymore, Nebr., and the charter was granted on June 19, 1883. Elias Wilcox was elected and installed as first Master of the Lodge.

In 1908, an agreement was made with Julius Neumann to build a lodge-room on the second floor of his building. It was built and beautifully furnished and was occupied by the Lodge from May 1, 1909 to May 1, 1939.

In 1917 the Lodge procured a building lot at the corner of 7th and H streets and in 1923 sold this lot and purchased the present lot located at the corner of 8th and F streets. In 1920 the by-laws were amended to provide a building fund, dues being raised $5.00 per annum for a period of five years. Corner-stone for

the new building was laid on May 2, 1940 and the Temple was dedicated on May 2, 1941.

On July 7, 1941, Tyre Lodge No. 85 of Blue Springs consolidated with the Wymore Lodge.

Over the years the lodge has prospered and continued to grow and now has 231 members on the rolls.

WYMORE BANDS OF LONG AGO

In the early days of Wymore, she was noted for her bands, and their services were in constant demand. They traveled far in all directions to furnish music for picnics and celebrations of all kinds. Famous among these early bands was the Reynolds, The K. of P. and Baumgardner's.

The best of them all was the Reynold's band, named after the three brothers, railroad builders, John, Ben and Juny, who built Wymore's first hotel, the Potter House, the street railway, the First National Bank and other enterprises.

J. M Burnham of the committee who called on Juny with a subscription paper to get a starter, wrote as follows: "Yes, Wymore ought to have a band," said Mr. Reynolds as he reached for his check book (no protest in those days), "And I will give $3,000 to start it If you need more money come and see me. The committee went no further. At a meeting held that night it was decided to call the organization

Julius Neumann established his first store in Wymore in 1882, erecting the Neumann building in 1904. He was one of the leading citizens in Wymore for many years.

R. S. Jones, part owner of the Jones & Jones Implement Co., has served as mayor since Tony Scheideler resigned in 1953.

Dr. C. C. Gafford, who come to Wymore in 1881, was one of eleven children, five of them doctors. Besides serving as physician in the community for many years, he represented Gage County in the Lower House of the State Legislature in 1887-1888. He passed away Feb. 1, 1945 in Wymore and was buried in Glendale, Calif.

Dean Windle who has operated the Ford Agency here for over 30 years Previous to that, he was employed in the First Notional Bank.

Benjamin Birch, banker in Wymore back in 1883.

Dr. C. W. Thomas who moved to Barneston in 1921 to care for employees working on the dam, moved to Wymore in 1927 to become division surgeon and examiner for the Burlington. He has been alleviating the aches and pains in the community ever since.

the Reynold's Band. The instruments and uniforms were ordered and within sixty days the band gave an open air concert with 48 men in blue and gold uniforms, blowing triple plated instruments. Mr. Heistand was director and they played real music, no little old wheezy, screechy jazz. Real musicians were gathered in from all over the United States and a good job was found for every one of them. Wymore had a band of which all Nebraska was proud.

But the days of city bands came to an end in Wymore. In its place came a fine music department in the school For a number of years, the city has contributed $1,200 each year to pay for a summer music program with the understanding that the school

band is to give weekly concerts during July and August. In addition small groups receive music lessons two mornings of each week.

The tax levy for this part in the music program is insignificent compared to the amount of good it does for these young musicians during the summer months when they have time and energy to burn.

TO OUR READERS...

To you, the reader, on your perusal of this album we hope you will grant to us a certain license that is due to the non-professional. We have made every attempt to authenticate the historical data presented here. Destruction and loss from fire, water, and carelessness of storage over the years for what would have been a valuable source of our material, sent us on a quest in many directions. We sincerely offer our heartfelt appreciation to all of you who came forth as individuals, organizations, churches and business and professional people, extending material, photos, and information that helped in making our task easier.

We will always be deeply grateful to the Nebraska State Historical Society, especially to Mr. Donald F. Danker, Archivist and his staff. We compliment them on their unselfish willingness to co-operate in searching old files for data and information that would be of historical value about Wymore. Miss Louise Nixon, Executive Secretary and Miss Jessie Robertson, Reference Librarian of the State Library Commission, in Lincoln, deserve their names entered

for our gratitude and appreciation for the loan of historical books that proved of untold value and help. We extend our thanks for the help and consideration of Mary Beckwith and Ruth Scott, Librarians of the Beatrice City Library. We also give our thanks to the Gage County School Superintendent and his staff, the Gage County Recorder of Deeds, who authenticated transfers and ownership of properties, the County Clerk for the kindness and effort in establishing facts of ownership and transfers of corporate ad business interests.

Our regret is that lack of space and time has caused the omission of many items of interest, data and photographs tendered by many of you. There will be unintential oversights of important names and events, and for this we hope for your kind indulgence and that you will accept this album with the same spirit in which it was prepared.

Nellie F. Fulton
Chairman of the Diamond Jubilee
Historical Committee