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riage to Marjorie Arzelia Rowell at Goffstown, New Hampshire. Mrs. Dinsmoor was born at Goffstown, on January 6, 1886.

Mr. Dinsmoor is at the present time manager of the Hastings unit of the Nebraska Consolidated Mills Company, and a director in the corporation. He is a Republican, and a member and director of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Rotary Club.

His religious affiliation is with the First Methodist Church of Hastings, and he holds membership in the young Men's Christian Association (president, 1890), the Scottish Rite Masons and Shrine. His club is the Hillside Golf Club. Residence: Hastings.

Roy William Dirks

At Johnson, Nemaha County, Nebraska, Roy W. Dirks was born on June 14, 1886. His father, Henry Dirks, was a pioneer of Nebraska, who came to Nemaha County in 1865. A thrifty and prosperous farmer, he owned 320 acres of the finest Nebraska land. Born at Springfield, Illinois, February 11, 1852, he is descended from German ancestors who came to America in 1846. He died at Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, April 13, 1923. Mary E. (Rademacher) Dirks, his mother, was descended from German ancestors who came to America in 1852, and who settled near Springfield, Illinois, later moving to Nemaha County where they homesteaded. She was a typical pioneer homemaker, sharing in all the hardships which confronted the early Nebraska settlers. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, November 4, 1858, and is still living.

Mr. Dirks was graduated from the Johnson High School in 1902, where he was president of his class and valedictorian. From 1904 to 1906, he was a student at the Peru Normal at Peru, Nebraska, and was active in baseball and track, in 1906 he was elected assistant cashier of the bank at Johnson, which position he filled until 1912, when he was elected cashier of the Auburn State Bank where he has remained since that date. He was married to Rose Pohlman, at Kansas City, Missouri, January 25, 1911. Mrs. Dirks, who was born at Johnson, January 4, 1888, is the daughter of a Civil War veteran who was a political power in Nebraska for many years. He was twice elected to the Nebraska legislature on the Republican ticket, and was county commissioner for several terms. Two children were born to this marriage: Helen Belle, born October 3, 1912, who is a freshman at the University of Nebraska; and Margie, born December 25, 1917, who attends the grade school at Auburn.

A resident of Nebraska all his life, Mr. Dirks assisted in organizing liberty loan drives during the World War, and handled all subscriptions made through his bank, always going over the quota assigned to his territory. He was also a member of the home guards. For the last six years he has been treasurer of the Business Men's Association; was treasurer of the Auburn Country Club; was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club, organized in 1924; has been a member of the Auburn Improvement Club since 1920; and is a member of the Parent-Teachers' Association. He is an Odd Fellow, a member of the Nebraskana Society, and is affiliated with the PresbyterIan Church of Auburn. He is champion golfer of the Southern Nebraska Golf Association, and won the loving cup in 1924. His hobby is beautifying the home. Residence: Auburn.

Charles Aaron Ditloff

Charles A. Ditloff, who has been engaged in diversified farming near Bradshaw, York County, Nebraska, for the past 21 years, has lived in this state since 1884. He was born at Halmstad, Drangserd, Sweden, March 12. 1863, the son of Carl John and Johanna Eva (Arvidson) Ditloff. His father was born at Drangserd, Sweden, January 15, 1825, and for four years was in military training; he died at Holmstad, June 10, 1893. His mother, a graduate of a Swedish School, was born at Kinnared, Hallan, Sweden, December 16, 1833, and died at Folkenborg, October 6, 1907.

Mr. Ditloff attended school in Sweden until 1878, and in 1881 was graduated from a Lutheran College there. He has lived on the same 240-acre farm in York County for 21 years. In 1880 he came to America, settling originally in Philadelphia, moved to Sauna, Kansas, and three years later came to Nebraska. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, the Nebraskana Society, and the Lutheran Church. During the World War he was active in the sale of Liberty bonds.

He was united in marriage with Clemma Eaton at Lincoln, Nebraska, October 10, 1904. Mrs. Ditloff, who was born at Unionville, Iowa, August 11, 1867, is interested in all educational affairs; her hobby is flower gardening. Her father was of English descent, while her mother's ancestry, was Dutch. They have two children: Hazel, born August 14, 1907; and George, born September 8, 1910. Both are graduates of the Bradshaw High School, where George was awarded a letter in basketball. He manages a small apiary, is practicing diversified farming, and is raising registered Hampshire hogs. Hazel is an instructor in York County Schools, and was formerly a student at Peru State Teachers College and York College. Residence: Bradshaw.

Gilbert Harry Doane

Gilbert H. Doane, librarian at the University of Nebraska, author and editor, was born at Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont, January 28, 1897. His father, Harry Harvey Doane, who was proprietor of a farm, teacher, and superintendent of schools, was born at Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont; he is descended from John Doane, Plymouth, 1629, Thomas Rogers, of the Mayflower, Rev. John Sherman and Mary (Launce) Sherman, George Hubbard, and John Maynard.

Charlotte Maude (Gilbert) Doane, his mother, who was born at Fairfield, June 28, 1872, has been a teacher and superintendent of schools. She is descended from the following ancestors: Thomas Gilbert, whose wife, Lydia Gilbert was hung as a witch in Connecticut; George Soule of the Mayflower; Thomas Hungerford; Thomas Ufford; and Governor Symonds.

Professor Doane attended the public schools of Fairfield, and in 1914 was graduated from the Springfield High School. He was awarded the A. B. degree at Colgate College, 1918. He was a graduate student at the University of Arizona, the University of Michigan, and the University of Nebraska.

He has held the following positions: assistant at the Colgate University Library, 1914-18; librarian, United States Naval Training Station, Newport, Rhode Island, 1918-20; assistant in the New York State Library, 1921; assistant librarian at the University of Arizona, 1921-22; assistant librarian at the University of Michigan, 1921-25; and since 1925 librarian at the University of Nebraska. He is the author of: Legend of the Book, 1924, and is a contributor to the Dictionary of American Biography and other professional and literary magazines. He is the editor of: Nebraska and Midwest Genealogical Record; and is review editor of the New Haven Genealogical Magazine.

His marriage to Susan Howland Sherman was solemnized at Elliot, in the parish of Pomfret, Connecticut, June 23, 1923. Mrs. Doane was born at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, September 13, 1895. She is descended from John Howland; Francis Cook; John Chilton, all of the Mayflower. Among her illustrious ancestors are: Governor Arnold; Governor Coggeshail; and

Dole-Lincoln GILBERT H. DOANE

Governor Clark. Their daughter, Cynthia Gilbert, was born August 2, 1924.

Professor Doane served in the United States Navy, 1918-19. He is a member of the American Library Association; the Nebraska Literary Association, of which be was president in 1930; and the Bibliographical Society of America. He holds membership in: Vermont Historical Society; Nebraska Historical Society; and the Nebraskana Society. He is a member of the Nebraska Publie Library Commission. He is a member of the University Club at Lincoln; the First Edition Club, London; the Society of Mayflower Descendants; and the Baronial Order of Runnemede. He is a member of the Episcopal Church and is a Mason. His hobbies are: reading; genealogy; and book collecting. He is a Republican. Residence: Lincoln. (Photograph on Page 332).

Jennings B. Dobbin

Jennings B. Dobbin, educator, was born at Haskins, Nebraska, May 17, 1897, son of Joseph and Hattie Anna (Kelley) Dobbin.

He attended public schools, was a student at Nebraska Wesleyan, 1916-1918, and was graduated from LaSalle Extension University in banking and finance.

On August 10, 1920, he was married to Della Myrll Liston. Mrs. Dobbin was born at Roseland, Nebraska, September 26, 1898. They have three children, Dorothy Dell, born October 18, 1922; Marilyn Rae, born May 8, 1927; and Nadyanne Jo, born November 6, 1929.

At one time Mr. Dobbin was assistant cashier of the bank of Manville, Wyoming. He is now a teacher in the Gering city schools. He is a member of Theta Phi Sigma at Nebraska Wesleyan University, is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a past noble grand of Western Lodge No. 229 of the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Nebraska State Teachers' Association, and the Gering post of the American Legion. His hobbies are football, reading and wood working. He is a Democrat. Residence, Gering.

Harry Thompson Dobbins

Harry T. Dobbins, prominent newspaper man of Lincoln, has lived in this state for the past 47 years. He was born at Williamsburg, Pennsylvania, January 4, 1865, the son of C. Thomas and Clarissa Sidney (Ack) Dobbins. His father, who was a merchant, was born at Newry, Blair County, Pennsylvania, and died at Lincoln, April 11, 1886; his ancestors came from Ireland to America, in 1820. His mother was born at Williamsburg, and died there April 2, 1867.

Mr. Dobhins attended the public schools of Williamsburg, and in 1880 was graduated from the high school at Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He was connected with the Evening News, at Lincoln, of which he was part owner, 1892-98. This newspaper was later purchased by the State Journal; he is now associate editor of the latter and conducts a column of comment in the Evening Journal which uses the editorial page of the Morning Journal. From 1886 to 1888, Mr. Dobbins was editor and part owner of the Capitol City Courier, now defunct.

He is the author of innumerable articles published in magazines, trade papers, financial, insurance, and banking periodicals. A Republican, he has been a frequent delegate to state, congressional, county, and city conventions. In 1906-08 he served as a member of the state committee of the Republican Party, and in 1904 was chairman of the Republican Lancaster County Central Committee

Mr. Dobbins is a member of the State Society for the Friendless; the Red Cross; the Chamber of Commerce; the Nebraskana Society; and the Lincoln Automobile Tub. He is an honorary member of the Lincoln Life Underwriters Association, and the Lincoln Typographical Union. Since 1887, he has been a member of the Lincoln Library Board of which he is now vice president. He is affiliated with the First Plymouth Congregational Church, of which he is deacon, and the Young Men's Christian Association. He is a member of the Nebraska Writers' Guild.

He was married to Mary Lorena Highlands at Yates City, Illinois, January 11, 1887. Mrs. Dohbins was born at Ipavam, Knox County, Illinois, June 26, 1866. One child was born to their marriage: Harry Sidney, born September 11, 1893, who died August 15, 1911. Residence: Lincoln.

Frank G. Dobrovolny

Frank G. Dobrovolny was born in Bohemia, March 24, 1873, the son of Jacob and Marie (Hosek) Dobrovolny. His father, who was born in Bohemia, March 19, 1843, and died at Du Bois, Pawnee County, Nebraska, October 13, 1916, was a farmer.

His mother was born in Bohemia, December 28, 1847, and died at Du Bois, September 15, 1922.

Mr. Doborovolny is a farmer who has lived in Nebraska for 38 years. He has conducted Bohemian funerals for his people in Pawnee and adjoining counties for the past 27 years. On July 4, 1896 he was married at Du Bois to Anna Karas, who was born at Bohemia, May 4, 1879. Three children were born to them: Bessie, born September, 1898, who married Lad E. Shinn, and who died February 14, 1928; Anna, born May 4, 1900, who married John Rakosnik; and Ludwik E., born October 19, 1902, an electrical engineer who married Evelyn Layman.

He took part in loan drives and Red Cross affairs in the late war. He is a member of the Western Bohemian Fraternal Association and has been secretary of Jan Kollar Lodge No. 101 for 29 years. A free thinker, he is a member of the Jan Has Memorial Church, at Chicago. Residence: Pawnee City.

Charles Docekal

Born in Czechoslovakia, November 2, 1873, Charles Docekal is the son of John and Marie (Svoboda) Docekal. His father was born in Czechoslovakia, came to the United States in 1877, where he engaged in farming until his death at Abie. Charles Docekal's mother was also born in Czechoslovakia and died at Abie.

On May 10, 1896, he was united in marriage with Marie Veprak, who was born in Czechoslovakia. They have two children: Emil, born Jane 16, 1897, and Ben, born October 4, 1900. Emil is a station agent and Ben is in the employee of the telephone company.

A resident of Nebraska fifty-four years, Mr. Docekal is a leading business man and banker. He farmed for about eight years and at the present time he is secretary of the Abie Milling Company and president of the Abie State Bank.

Mr. Docekal was captain of Home Guard during the late war. He is a member of Z. C. B. J. and the American Sokol Union and the Nebraskana Society. He is affiliated with the Democratic party, has served on the county central committee, and as a member of the school board and for twentytwo years was chairman of the village board. Residence: Abie. (Photograph in Album).

Charles Francis Dodge

Charles F. Dodge, pioneer banker of Fremont, Nebraska, was born in Bureau County, Illinois, August 27, 1862, and for nearly 60 years has been prominent in public affairs in Dodge County. His father, George Addison Dodge, was born in Maine, July 17, 1819, where he served as a member of the legislature for several terms in the 1850's. He died at Dodge, Nebraska, September 22, 1895. In his honor the town of Dodge was named. He was descended from a long line of illustrious ancestors, among them, Elisha, Nicholas, Nicholas II., Robert,

William, and William Dodge, II. The latter landed at Salem, Massachusetts, June 29, 1629.

His mother was born in Maine, March 31, 1819, and died at Louisiana, Missouri, August 6, 1892. She was a teacher in the public schools of Maine for several years and was the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Catharine (Dennett) Marshall, and the granddaughter of John Marshall who fought in the Revolution and the War of 1812.

Mr. Dodge was graduated from the Fremont high school in 1879; from 1882 to 1893 he was cashier of the Farmers & Merchants National Bank at Fremont, serving as director and vice president of that institution. Since 1913 he has served as president of the Fremont National Bank. He was formerly a member of the Fremont school board, is affiliated with the Episcopal Church, and holds membership in the Nebraskana Society. During the World War he was awarded a medal by the United States Government in recognition of his service in loan drives and war activities. He is a Republican.

He was united in marriage with Eva Clarendon at Marysville, Missouri, May 10, 1893. Mrs. Dodge, the daughter of Alvin and Marcia Ann (Hopkins) Clarendon, was born at Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 9, 1869, and died at Fremont, February 15, 1929. Three children were born to them: Catherine, born August 31, 1896, who married Dr. Everett E. Angle of Lincoln, September 2, 1920, and was graduated from the State University in 1918; Margaret, born November 15, 1898, who died May 9, 1919; and Caroline, born January 13, 1908, who married William Harland Kearns, October 24, 1931. She is a graduate of the State University, class of 1929.

On January 14, 1931, Mr. Dodge was united in marriage with Nona Turner of Fremont. Mr. Dodge's hobby is gardening. Residence: Fremont.

John J. Dohrn

John J. Dohrn was born at Marne, Germany, March 7, 1860, the son of Peter and Ange (Hargens) Dohrn. His father, who was a farmer in Germany was born at Marne, in 1810, and died there in 1866. His mother, a dressmaker, was born at Marne, February 29, 1819, and died on the trip to America, September 24, 1888, and was buried at sea.

Mr. Dohrn learned the carpenter's trade in Germany and in 1882 came to America where he was, employed for four years by Charles Gunther, carpenter contractor at Grand Island. He began working for the Chicago Lumber Company at Grand Island, Nebraska, in 1886, as yard manager, was made manager of the company in 1907, and held the latter position until he was retired on a pension in 1927.

He served as a member of the Grand Island School Board from 1906 to 1915, acting as president for one year, and is now affiliated with the German Lutheran Church, the Sons of Herman and the Low German Society. His chief recreations are reading and walking.

On September 16, 1888, he married Mary Heldt at Grand Island. Mrs. Dohrn, whose parents were natives of Germany, was born at Dehme, October 23, 1870. To them were born: Martha, October 12, 1889, who married Harry Oldson, December 24, 1908; Anna, October 5, 1891, who married W. T. Detweiler, June 24, 1915; and Alma, January 21, 1893, who married Frank L. Scoville, June 12, 1918. Residence: Grand Island. (Photograph in Album).

Francis Farrell Dolan

Francis Farrell Dolan was born at Maxwell, Nebraska, October 22, 1884. He is the son of Peter Farrell and Anna G. (Kelleher) Dolan, the former a native of County Cavin, Ireland, born March 19, 1840. Peter Farrell Dolan was a pioneer railroader and rancher who came to the United States in 1800, settling in Nebraska about 1868. He was naturalized in 1864 by the Surrogate Court in New York. He died at Maxwell, March 29, 1897. His wife, Anna, was born in New York City, June 26, 1852, the daughter of William and Mary (Geenty) Kelleher, and died at Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 2, 1921. She was a country school teacher in Iowa in her youth.

Her father was born in County Longford, Ireland, in 1818 and came to this country in 1845, settling in New York City and later homesteading near Lansing, Iowa, in 1856. Although a farmer, he was educated for the engineering profession and was a capable mathematician. He married Mary Geenty in New York City. She is of the same family as Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Dr. Dolan attended country school at Maxwell and was graduated from the high school at Lansing, Iowa, in 1902. In 1910. he received the degree of Doctor of Comparative Medicine from the Chicago Veterinary College, and during the following year was interne in the Chicago Veterinary College. In May, 1911, he located in Willow City, North Dakota, practising (sic) there until 1918 when he entered military service. In 1920 he located in Maxwell and has practised (sic) there since that time. He is now admitted to practice in five states. He is a member of Alpha Psi and in 1909 was a member of the football team at Chicago Veterinary College.

He was married to Rose Cathleen Conmy at Pembina, North Dakota, September 7, 1916. Mrs. Dolan was born at Neche, North Dakota, November 1, 1891, the daughter of Edward Walsh and Celina (Parenteau) Conmy. She was graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1910 and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Her father was born in Ireland, and her mother in Minnesota, of French parentage. They have five children, Anna Mary, born August 4, 1917; Edward F., born March 27, 1921; William Joseph, born August 25, 1925; Cathleen Mae, born May 24, 1928; and Peter F., born July 2, 1931.

With the exception of his school days and nine years spent in North Dakota, Dr. Dolan has been a resident of Nebraska his entire life. He is the author of numerus articles published in veterinary magazines and has been in veterinary practice since 1910. He served under the president of the Chicago Veterinary College one year, was assistant state veterinarian in North Daktota (sic) for five years, and in practice in North Dakota for nine years. He has served two summers with the United States Bureau of Animal Industry. From 1918 until 1919 he held the rank of second lieutenant in the Veterinary Corps. He is a member of the American Legion, was adjutant of Fort McPherson Post for six years, commander in 1932, and county commander of Lincoln County in 1932.

Dr. Dolan is a Catholic and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus (St. Mary's Council, Grand Island, and St. Patrick's Council, North Platte). He is affiliated with St. Patrick's Church of North Platte also. He is a member of he Nebraska Veterinary Association, the Central Nebraska Veterinary Association, and served as secretary of the latter in 1928 and as president in 1929. His hobbies are writing and wild life. Residence: Maxwell.

Joseph Lewis Dollins

Born at Scottsville, Kentucky, December 25, 1864, Joseph Lewis Dollins was a prominent Dawson County farmer for many years. He is now retired. His father, Joseph Alexander Dollins, was born in Tennessee, September 22, 1823. Originally a brick mason he was later a farmer. His death occurred at Scottsville in February, 1902. He came from early settlers in America. Agnes C. Waller, wife of Joseph Alexander Dollins, was born in Scottsville, where her death occurred in March, 1897.

Joseph Lewis Dollins attended public school near

Scottsville, and forty-five years ago came to Nebraska where he homesteaded in Perkins County in 1887. He sold his farm in 1892 and moved to Cozad, Nebraska, where he has since made his home. On February 22, 1911, he was married to Cora S. Whitney at Scottsville, her birthplace. She was born October 17, 1877. There were two children born to them, Mabel, on January 29, 1912; and Russell, born May 22, 1913, who died May 12, 1918. Mabel is a senior at the University of Nebraska at the present time. She attends the state normal school at Kearney from 1928 until 1930.

Mr. Dollins is a Republican and a Protestant. He served on the rural school board, 1923-24, is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and devotes much of his leisure time to reading. Residence: Cozad.

Guy Bayley Dolson

Guy Bayley Dolson, distinguished English professor at Nebraska Wesleyan University, was born at New Paltz, New York, September 6, 1893. His father, George Dolson, who was born at Highland, Ulster County, New York October 9, 1856, and died there April 24, 1916, was a blacksmith and wheelwright; he was the great-great-great-great-grandson of Captain Jan Gerritsen Van Dalsen who came to New Amsterdam (New York) from Holland before 1648. Adeline (Wiley) Dolson, mother of Guy Dolson, was born at Highland, October 30, 1859, and died at New Paltz, August 22, 1908; she was the daughter of James Wiley, born September 22, 1815, died November 29, 1903, and Sarah (Atkins) Wiley, born June 2, 1912, died November 27, 1897.

Dr. Dolson attended school at Libertyville, New York, and in 1911 was graduated from the New Paltz High School. He was graduated from the New Paltz State Normal School, 1913, was awarded the A. B. degree at Cornell University, 1918, the A. M., 1920, and Ph. D., 1926. He was awarded Phi Beta Kappa honors and was vice president of the Delphic Fratenity, and was also made an honorary member of Phi Kappa Phi.

He served as instructor in English at the University of Buffalo, 1922-24, was professor of English at the College of the Pacific, 1926-28, was principal of the East Moriches Public Schools, New York, 1913-15, and was head of the department of English at the Boys Preparatory School at Indianapolis, Indiana, 1920-22. Since 1928 he has been head of the department of English at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

He is the author of: I. T., Translator of Boethius, 1921; Imprisoned English Authors and the Consolation of Philosophy of Boethius, 1922; Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy in English Literature during the 18th Century, 1922; Southey and Landor and the Consolation of Philosophy of Boethius, 1922; and Did Caxton Translate "De Consolatione Philosophiae" of Boethius, 1926.

Dr. Dolson served as instructor in the United States School of Aerial Photography at Rochester, New York, 1918. He is a member of the Medieval Academy of America, the Modern Language Association of America, the American Association of University Professors, the Nebraskana Society, and the Lincoln Civic Music Association. He is affiliated with the First Methodist Church of Lincoln, is a member of the Red Cross, and holds membership in the Odd Fellows. He is a member of the American Legion.

His sports include hiking and fishing, while his hobby is collecting valuable old books of scholarly interest. He was married to Marguerite Kathryn Allhusen at Pougkeepsie, Dutches County, New York, September 12, 1925. Mrs. Dolson, who was the daughter of Henry and Henrietta Allhusen, was born at Melville, Suffolk County, New York, September 1, 1893, They have two children: Marguerite May, born November 11, 1927; and Ruth Elaine, born January 19, 1931. Politically, Mr. Dolson is an Independent.

Mr. Dolson's nephew, Tennis Dolson, who lives in New York, is named for the first Tennis Van Dalsen who died in 1766 at the age of 102 years. The Dolson family is one of the oldest in Manhattan, and members of the family, including John Dolson, served in the American Revolution. Residence: Lincoln.

Lawrence Anthony Donahoe

Lawrence Anthony Donahoe, dentist, was born at Omaha, Nebraska, May 16, 1887, son of Anthony Joseph and Mary Ann (Pickett) Donahoe.

His father was born in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1864, and is passenger pilot for the Missouri Pacific Railway at the Union Station in Omaha. He is the former president of the Central Labor Union of Omaha, labor and political leader, and was elected to the Constitutional Convention of 1920. His wife, Mary Ann, was born at Omaha, March 3, 1867, and died there on March 1, 1895. She was a student of literature, and a reader in her leisure time. Her father, who was Irish, was grading contractor and a dealer in draft horses.

Dr. Donahoe attended Holy Family Parochial School until June 1900, and was graduated from the academic department of Creighton University in 1904. He received his degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University in April 1916, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Delta.

From 1904 until 1908, Dr. Donahoe was general yard master's clerk for the Missouri Pacific Railway, and from 1908 until 1910, was in the Civil Engineering Department. He was in the Oil Inspecting Department at the State House in Lincoln, during 1911 and 1912, and then entered dental college. He has been in active practice since 1916.

He is a Republican, and held a commission in the Pure Food and Oil Inspection Department under Governor Chester Aldrich, 1911-12. He is a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus (past grand knight, local council, district deputy four years, present state treasurer, state council).

Dr. and Mrs. Donahoe have had four children, three ganized (sic) the dental clinic of Cheyenne County in 1923 and 1924 under the local Red Cross direction. At the present time he is vice-president of the Lions Club, and a member of the Nebraska State Board of Dental Examiners (1929-1934). His favorite sports are golf and hand ball. He is a member of the American and Nebraska State Dental Associations.

On April 30, 1916, he was married to Ann Margaret Schifferle at Omaha. Mrs. Donahoe was born at Creston, Iowa, of Swiss and Irish descent. Her father is a graduate of Rush Medical College.

Dr. and Mrs. Donahue have had four children, three of whom are living, Edward, born April 12, 1917; Patricia, born December 17, 1920, who died February 11, 1925; Harry, born February 24, 1927; and Margaret Mary, born September 28, 1928. Residence: Sidney.

John Edwin Donaldson

One of Nebraska's foremost farmers, and a leader in the organization and management of farm project clubs, John Edwin Donaldson resides at Albion. He was born at College Springs, Iowa, March 8, 1881, the son of William and Agnes Gertrude (Graham) Donaldson. His father, who served as county commissioner of Wheeler County, and who was a farmer and breeder of improved livestock, was born near Glasgow, Scotland, February 26, 1848, and died in Sacramento County, California, September 12, 1919. He came to America in 1857 and settled in Columbiana County, Ohio, moving to College Springs, Iowa, in 1874, and to Cumminsville in Wheeler County, Nebraska, in 1882.

Agnes (Graham) Donaldson, mother of John E., was born in Salineville, Ohio, April 30, 1843, and died at

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