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Journal, New York Ad-Club News and Western Advertising. During 1926-27 he served as secretary-treasurer of the Hastings Advertising Club, and while a corporal of infantry at Camp Dodge, Iowa (1918-19) was a feature writer on The Camp Dodger.
Mr. Woodbridge is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Red Cross, the Board of Education, the Parent-Teachers' Association and The Nebraskana Society. He is also a member of the American Legion and is affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and was master of Mid-West Lodge No. 317, A. F; & A. M. in 1931. He enjoys tennis, and his hobby is writing. Residence: Hastings. (Photograph on Page 1305).
Rolland Cecil Woodruff
Rolland Cecil Woodruff, physician, was born at Gibbon, Nebraska, August 13, 1888, son of Charles E. and Mary (Smith) Woodruff.
Charles E. Woodruff was born in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, and died at White Salmon, Washington, in October, 1918. He was in the retail and lumber business at Gibbon and Grand Island, and when he moved to White Salmon, continued in the same business. He was descended from pre-Revolutionary settlers in Connecticut.
Mary Smith was born in New York State, August 15, 1862, descended from pre-Revolutionary settlers in New York and Pennsylvania.
Mr. Woodruff was graduated from public school at Grand Island and from Grand Island Academy in 1905. In 1909, he received the Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Island College, and during the years 1909 and 1911, attended Chicago University. In 1913, he was awarded his medical degree from Rush Medical College, where he was a member of Phi Chi.
He was admitted to practice in Chicago in 1913, and in Nebraska, at Grand Island in 1915. From that time until the present, he has been a member of the firm of Drs. McGrath and Woodruff. He is specializing in internal medicine and X-ray diagnosis. During the year 1914 and 1915, he was interne at Cook County Hospital, and in 1931, was made president of the staff of St. Francis Hospital at Grand Island.
He is a Republican, and a member of the board of education of Grand Island.
On February 23, 1914, he was married to Laura Pauline Sutherland at Pierre, South Dakota. Mrs. Woodruff was born at Pierre, March 17, 1886, of Scotch-Irish descent. They have four children, Mary C., born March 18, 1915; Ralph 5., June 27, 1916; Bradley, January 22, 1919; and Martha, September 15, 1922.
For a number of years, Dr. Woodruff has been prominent in every activity, both civic and educational. He is a member of the Hall County Medical Association, of the Nebraska State Medical Association, the American Medical Association, and the Radiological Society of North America. He is a member with the First Baptist Church, is a member of the board of trustees of the local Young Men's Christian Association, and the board of trustees of Grand Island College and Sioux Falls College. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Masons. His club is the University Club, while his hobby is agriculture. Residence: Grand Island.
Frank Henry Woods
Frank Henry Woods, president of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company, was born in Boone County, Illinois, February 1, 1868, son of Fred M. and Eliza (Eddy) Woods.
Fred M. Woods was born in Belvidere, Illinois, August 13, 1844, and died at La Pointe, Wisconsin, August 1, 1928. He was a livestock engineer and real estate operator. His wife, Eliza Eddy, was born in Elmira, New York, December 3, 1845, and is still living.
Mr. Woods is married to Nelle Cochrane (see Nebreskona). He is one of Lincoln's leading business men and executives, and is a Republican. His clubs are the Lincoln Country Club and the Eastridge Country Club. Residence: Lincoln.
Nelle Cochrane Woods
Nelle Cochrane Woods, who has been prominent in the civic and social life of Lincoln, for many years, was born at Bushnell, Illinois, December 1, 1870. Her father, Thomas Cochrane, who was a grain merchant, was born at Porterdown, County Armagh, Ireland, October 17, 1846, and died at Lincoln, December 23, 1914; his Scotch ancestors came to America in 1851. Her mother, Hannah (Hartman) Cochrane, was born at Blairstown, New Jersey, September 6, 1846, and died at Lincoln, in 1919.
Mrs. Woods was graduated from the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Delta Gamma. She is a member of the Red Cross; the University Young Women's Christian Association; the Fortnightly Club; the Lincoln Woman's Club; and the Association of University Women. She is a member of the Athletic Club of Chicago. She is affiliated with the First Plymouth Congregational Church of Lincoln, and holds membership in The Nebraskana Society.
She was married at Lincoln, October 1894, to Frank H. Woods. Three children were born to them: Henry Cochrane, born October 24, 1895, who married Elouise Bixby; Thomas Cochrane, born October 24, 1895, who married Sarah Ladd; and Frank H., born May 2, 1905. Thomas and Henry were graduated from Yale University in 1918; Thomas was graduated from Harvard Law School in 1921. Frank was graduated from Yale University in 1928. Residence: Lincoln.
Sarah Ladd Woods
Sarah Ladd Woods, daughter of Charles Frank and Minnie B. (Latta) Ladd, was born at Lincoln, Nebraska, May 8, 1895. Her father who was born at Whitehall, Illinois, is a dentist, descended from one of the original English settlers in Haverhill, Massachusetts, in 1637. He is also descended from James Avery, a soldier in the Colonial Wars who lived in Groton, Massachusetts. Minnie B. Latta was born at Rockbluff, Nebraska, and is active in art and cultural affairs, and in church work.
Upon the completion of her public school work, Mrs. Woods attended Lincoln High School, being graduated in 1913. In 1917 she received a B. A. degree from Wellesley College. While there she was made a membr (sic) of Phi Sigma, played on the golf and hockey teams, and was listed on the honor roll. During the spring of 1913, and during 1917-18 she attended the University of Nebraska, and was elected to membership in Kappa Alpha Theta.
Of her marriage to Thomas Woods there are four children: Thomas Cochrane, Jr., born May 4, 1920; Shirley Ladd, born March 25,1923; Latta and Lamora, twin girls born October 2, 1928, both lost in infancy. Residence: Lincoln.
Thomas Cochrane Woods
Thomas Cochrane Woods, lawyer, was born at Lincoln, Nebraska, October 24, 1895, son of Frank Henry and Nelle (Cochrane) Woods. (see Nebraskana).
The father is president of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company, chairman of the Board of the Addressograph and Multigraph Corporation, president of the O'Gara Coal Company, director of the Harris Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago, and the president of the Lincoln Telephone Securities Company.
Mr. Woods attended elementary school of Lincoln, and the Lawrenceville Preparatory School of Lawrence
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ville, New Jersey, until 1914. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree with honor at Yale University in 1918, and received his Bachelor of Laws degree from Harvard Law School. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi at Yale.
At the present time Mr. Woods is a member of the firm of Woods, Woods and Aitken, vice president of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company; vice president of the Lincoln Telephone Securities Company, director of the Associated Telephone and Telegraph Companies, the General Telephone and Electric Corporation, the National Telephone and Telegraph Corporation, the First National Bank and Trust Company of Lincoln, and the Securities Investment Corporation of Omaha.
On September 9, 1918, he was married to Sarah Avery Ladd at Lincoln. Mrs. Woods was born at Lincoln, May 8, 1895, descended from Captain James Avery of Massachusetts. They have two children, Thomas Junior, born May 4, 1920; and Shirley, born March 25, 1923.
In 1917 Mr. Woods was a cadet in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, held the rank of second lieutenant with the 101st Field Artillery, 51st Brigade, 26th Division in France, and was promoted to first lieutenant in September, 1918. He participated in the engagements of Bois Boule, Chateau Thierry, and St. Mihiel. He s a member of the American Legion.
Mr. Woods' religious affiliation is with the First Plymouth Congregational Church. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Chamber of Commerce of Lincoln (life member), the University Club of Lincoln (director and former president), Lincoln Country Club (president and director), the Chicago Club (Chicago), the Harvard, Yale, Princeton Club (Chicago). From 1922 until 1923 he was treasurer of the Red Cross, and he is a member of the Nebraska Tubercular Association of which he was director and vice-president in 1929. Residence: Lincoln.
Isaac Lawrence Woodward
Isaac Lawrence Woodward, county clerk of Keith County, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1864, son of Jacob Heald and Katherine (Farnum) Woodward. His parents and grandparents were Quakers. His father died at Philadelphia in June, 1877. His mother died at Media, Pennsylvania, Delaware County, in 1870.
Mr. Woodward attended public school and completed an academic course at Swarthmore College, at Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. He came to Nebraska as a young man with a state wide reputation as a sign man. Finding little to do in this line of work in the west, he was employed by the circle outfit, Coe, Carter and Bratt, for a number of years and became their foreman of their home ranch, south of North Platte, and after his marriage came to Ogallala, Nebraska, where he has since resided. For 10 years he was foreman of the bridge and building department of the Union Pacific Railroad.
W. F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was one of his best friends and assisted him greatly in his younger days. John Bratt and his family deserve credit for giving him his start in life as he was left an orphan at the age of 12 years.
A Democrat, Mr. Woodward has served as county clerk of Keith County, his first nomination was given him in 1922 by writing his name in on the ballot. He carried the election by the largest majority of any name on the ticket of the state, county and national election. The county is normally 75 per cent Republican.
On October 22, 1898, he was married to Ella Josephine Fisher at North Platte. She was born at Princeton, Illinois, and died at Los Angeles, California, in July, 1919. There are two children, Keith, who married Kate Zahm; and Keene, who married Dorothy Pease. Both of them are residents of Los Angeles, and employed by the city as master painters.
On October 21, 1921, Mr. Woodward was married to Carrie F. Mead, daughter of William Mead of Fremont who for 25 years was county supervisor of Dodge County.
Mr. Woodward has been a member of the Odd Fellows for the past 35 years, and is past grand of that organization. Residence: Ogallala.
James Eugene Woodward
One of Chester's leading merchants, James E. Woodward was born at Mason City, Iowa, December 2, 1879. His father, William Woodward, was born at Guelph, Ontario, Canada, in 1854, and died at Hubbell, Nebraska, March 30, 1891. His mother, Alice (Grimell) Woodward, was born in New York State in 1850, and died at Hubbell on September 15, 1930. Her home was for a time in Ohio, where she attended McKinley's funeral and President Harding's funeral.
On May 25, 1904, Mr. Woodward was married to Millie Luella Elwell at Chester. Mrs. Woodward was born in Washington County, Kansas, July 20, 1884, and before her marriage was a teacher. They have seven children, Gladys, born October 26, 1905, who is married to J. Barclay Gallion; Doris born December 28, 1906, who is married to Glenn Segrist; Hazel, born September 11, 1908, who is married to M. M. Palmer; Wilma, born April 9, 1910; Helen Mae, born February 3, 1915; Burns Eugene, born September 30, 1919; and Norma Lee, born September 8, 1927.
The very unusual triple wedding of Doris, Hazel and Gladys was solemnized on June 2, 1931. All three of the girls were graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University, where they are members of Alpha Delta Omega. Wilma also graduated from Wesleyan and is an instructor in the commercial department of Oxford High School. She is also a member of Alpha Delta Omega.
A Republican, Mr. Woodward was appointed county commissioner of Thayer County in 1917, and was elected to the same position in 1919, serving six years in all. During the World War he took part in Red Cross Work and was a member of the Home Guards. He is a member of the Chester Community Club, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Odd Fellows, and the Masons. He is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Chester, was a member of the school board from 1918 to 1930, serving as its president nine years. Residence: Chester.
Alfonso William Woodworth
Anfonso (sic) William Woodworth, automobile dealer, was born at Bolivar, Missouri, December 22, 1886, son of James H. and Sarah Alwilda (Baney) Woodworth. The father was born in West Moreland County, Ohio, December 13, 1856, and was a farmer until his death at La Crosse, Kansas, October 31, 1929. His ancestry was German and English. His wife, Sarah, was born in Champaign, Illinois, October 16, 1865, and died at Benkelman, October 10, 1926. She was a school teacher in her early years, and was of German and Scotch descent.
Mr. Woodworth attended public school at Benkelman, and in 1908 was graduated from Grand Island Business College, at Grand Island, Nebraska. From that time until 1910 he was employed as an abstracter for the Chase Abstract Company, and from 1910 until 1912 was a member of the firm of Hines and Woodworth, Law and Real Estate. Since that time he has been the owner of the Benkelman Motor Company, Ford Dealers.
On December 25, 1910, he was married to Minnie Mabel Bremer at Imperial. She was born there on February 2, 1890, of German ancestry. There are two children, Tyrus Henry, born July 31, 1912; and Carroll, born May 19, 1915.
Mr. Woodworth
is a member of the Commercial Club, the Lions Club (chairman), the Elks, Woodmen
of the World, and the Knights of Pythias. He enjoys baseball and hunting, while
his hobby is guns. Residence: Benkelman.
Harry H. Woolard
Harry H. Woolard, postmaster at McCook, was born at Stratton, Nebraska, November 14, 1887, son of James Newton and Elizabeth G. (Hegeman) Woolard. The father was born in Shelby County, Illinois, November 24, 1862, of Scotch-Irish ancestry. He is the owner of a newspaper and cigar store in McCook. The mother, born in Oconee, Illinois, October 31, 1869, is of early American descent.
Mr. Woolard attended grade school of Hastings, McCook, and Stratton, Nebraska. He entered the postoffice as a clerk at McCook on February 7, 1908, and on December 1, 1914 was appointed assistant postmaster. He received his appointment as acting postmaster on April 1, 1921 and on October 7, 1921 was appointed postmaster. He is a Republican.
On June 18, 1912, he was married to Hazel May Cox at McCook. Mrs. Woolard was born at Benkelman, Nebraska, September 13, 1891, and is of American-Canadian descent.
For three years, Mr. Woolard was a member of the Nebraska National Guard. He is a Protestant, a member of the Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, the Elks, and the Knights of Pythias. His hobby is baseball. Residence: McCook.
John William Woollen
John William Woollen, who has been a farmer in Nebraska, for the past 43 years, 8 years in Kearney County, three in Clay County and 32 in Harlan and Phelps Counties, was born in Madison County, Indiana, November 25, 1874. His father, John Henry Woollen, a farmer, stockraiser, and grain dealer, was born at Fairmont, Indiana, in 1842, and died at Fairfield, Nebraska, in January, 1894. His mother, Mary (Thurston) Woollen, was born at Summitville, Indiana, in 1854, and died at Lamar, Colorado, in 1888.
Mr. Woollen has been a successful farmer near Wilcox for many years, is president of the consolidated school district in his community, and holds membership in the Wilcox Community Church. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, holds membership in the Nebraskana Society, and is affiliated with the Democratic party. His hobby is reading.
His marriage to Lillie May Fifford was solemnized in the home in which she was born on the homestead obtained in 1875 by her father, in Harlan County, March 22, 1899. Mrs. Woollen was born at Wilcox, April 7, 1881. Their children are: Cloie, born June 18, 1900, who married William Jensen, February 6, 1924; Loren, born January 11, 1902, who married Adryce Lindstrom, April 28, 1929; Gifford, born August 13, 1903; William, born December 2, 1910; Melvin, born October 21, 1916; and Bernard, born April 8, 1919; Lamoyne, born March 4, 1921; twins, Lois and Louisa, born July 16, 1923; Lamont, born May 30, 1925; and Nordon, born December 21, 1926. Residence: Wilcox.
Dean Amory Worcester
Dean Amory Worchester, professor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska, has been active as school executive, author, and instructor for several years. He was born at Thedford, Vermont, March 21, 1889, the son of George Steele and Ida Eldora (Kidney) Worcester. His father, who was born at Thedford, September 24, 1849, has been a recognized leader in the agricultural and civic affairs of his community, and has been a farmer and preacher for many years. His English ancestors settled with the Salem Colony in 1628, and members of the family have been eminent men in various professions. His mother, whose English ancestry has been traced to Governor Bradford, 1620, was born at Plainfield, Vermont, September 15, 1849, and died at Thedford, November 18, 1927.
Professor Worcester was graduated from Thedford Academy in 1905, and received the A. B. degree, 1911, and the A. M. degree, 1921, at the University of Colorado. He was awarded the Ph. D. degree at Ohio State University, 1926. He was manager of the baseball team, played basketball, and also served as president of the Young Men's Christian Association in undergraduate years. He holds membership in Sigma Xi and Phi Delta Kappa. In 1913 and 1914 he was supervisor of schools in the Philippines, was principal of the high school at Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1918-20, was professor of psychology of the University of New Mexico, 1914-18, and was professor of psychology at the Kansas State Teachers College, 1920-24. He held the postition of instructor in psychology at Ohio State University, 1924-26, the Ohio University, 1926-27, and since 1927 has been professor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska.
Dr. Worcester is the author of Research Adventures in University Teaching (with Pressey and others) ; An Introduction to Educational Measurements (with Fenton) ; and about 20 articles published in scientific and educational journals. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, is a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a member of the American Educational Research Association, and the National Society of College Teachers of Education. He is affiliated with the First Plymouth Congregational Church, and holds membership in the University Club at Lincoln. He is an independent Republican. During the World War he served as a four minute worker and was active in loan drives.
On May 29, 1917, he was married to Elsie Rohwer at Boulder, Colorado. Mrs. Worcester was born at Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado, February 10, 1892. Before her marriage she was a teacher. Her father was born in Germany, while her mother is descended from English ancestors who settled in America before the Revolution. They have three children: Dean, born May 1, 1918; Evarts James, born July 8, 1927; and Catherine Elsie, born July 19, 1929. Residence: Lincoln.
Clarence C. Worden
Clarence Claude Worden, insurance executive, was born in Perkins County, Nebraska, May 8, 1887, son of Elbert C. and Amy (Weaverling) Worden. His father and mother reside at Kearney, Nebraska.
He attended the public schools of Auburn and Columbus, Nebraska, and was graduated from high school at Columbus in 1906. Since leaving school Mr. Worden has been continuously in the banking, farming and insurance business, owning land in Keith and Perkins Counties which is under his personal supervision. At the present time he is serving as the city clerk of Ogallala.
His marriage to Ethel Farrand was solemnized at Columbus, August 3, 1910. Mrs. Worden was born at Fremont, June 30, 1888. They have three children, Marguerite, born December 19, 1914; Irene, born March 19, 1917; and Dorothy Ann, born April 17, 1929.
For a number of years Mr. Worden has taken an active part in civic and religious activities. He is a member of the First Congregational Church of Ogallala and has been a member of its board of trustees and its treasurer for many years. He is a member of the Commercial Club, the Rotary Club (president May, 1929-1930), is a member of the Blue Lodge of the Masons No. 159 at Ogallala, Tangier Temple of Scottish Rite Masons, and the Shrine, both of Omaha, Nebraska. Residence: Ogallala.
Dorsey Horatio Worden
Dorsey Horatio Worden was born at Superior, Nebraska, April 1, 1887, the son of Amariah and Ella R.
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(Nash) Worden. His father, who was born at Delhi, New York, March 17, 1847, and died at Joplin, Missouri, October 21, 1926, was a farmer and stockman who came to Nebraska in the covered era in 1870, and was one of the leaders in pioneer days; he served in the New York Infantry during the Civil War. His mother, who was born at Clinton, Wisconsin, in 1848, and died at Superior, January 16, 1903, was descended from Colonel James Barrett of Revolutionary fame. She was related to the Barrett family of Concord and was entitled to two coats of arms, one of which dates to King James of England. Through the maternal line her ancestry dated to Charlemagne.
Mr. Wooden was graduated from grade school at Superior in 1901 and attended the Superior High School. He has lived in Nebraska for the past 44 years, and is active in educational and civic affairs at Superior. He holds membership in the Parent Teachers Association, has been a director of the school board of the Valley Home School for nine years, and is a member of the Superior Music Association. He is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans, holds membership in the Christian Science Society of Superior, and is a member of the Nebraskana Society.
His marriage to Erma Josephine Goodhue occurred at Superior, March 27, 1914. Mrs. Worden, who is a music supervisor, was born at Superior, January 14, 1894. Her parents were Mae (Burdick) and Louis Peter Goodhue. Her mother was descended from Ichobod Horace Burdick of Michigan (1832), while her father was a member of the same family as Grace Goodhue Coolidge. They have two children: Genevieve, born September 12, 1917, who is a member of the Girls Glee Club and the Art Club in high school; and Louis, born April 15, 1923. Residence: Superior.
Frank Worden
Frank Worden was born in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, December 11, 1874, the son of Amariah and Ella (Nash) Worden. His father, who was a farmer, was born in Delaware County, New York, in 1847, and died at Joplin, Missouri, October 19, 1926; he served in the Civil War. His mother was born in Wisconsin in 1853, and died in Nuckolls County, January 19, 1907.
Mr. Worden was graduated from the Superior High School in 1894, and since that time has been engaged in farming in Nuckolls County. At this time he is serving as vice president of the Security State Bank of Superior.
On September 25, 1901, he was united in marriage with Edith Emily Griffin. Mrs. Worden was born in Superior, July 11, 1882. They have one daughter, Wilma Grace, born February 22, 1907, who is a teacher in the Junior College at Grand Island, Nebraska. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and was awarded honors by Sigma Xi at the University of Nebraska where she majored in mathematics and was active in dramatics, debating, and music. Residence: Superior.
Herman William Wriedt
Born in Germany, December 16, 1876, Herman Wriedt has lived in Nebraska for thirty-two years. He is the son of William Wriedt and Augusta (Detlef) Wriedt.
Herman W. Wriedt was united in marriage with Meta Carolyn Utemark in Wakefield, Nebraska, on December 18, 1902. She was born in Mecklenberg, Schwerien, Germany. To this union six children were born. Frances, August 21, 1903, who is married to William A. Barrett; Lester, January 22, 1905, Hermee, November 28, 1907; Inez, December 25, 1908; Cecil, February 20, 1912; and Ursula, May 14, 1915. The children all have musical ability and have a home orchestra. They have gone to high school and three of them have college educations. Two of the girls teach school and two of the boys are successful farmers.
Mr. Wriedt is president of the local Farmers Union and of the local telephone company. He is a Republican, a shareholder in the Farmers Union, and is a deacon of the St. Lukes Evangelical Lutheran Church at Emerson, Nebraska. Reading is his favorite recreation. Residence: Emerson.
Clay Wright
Clay Wright, county clerk of McPherson County since January 1, 1927, was born at Culbertson, Nebraska, October 19, 1892. He is the son of Alexander Marion and Myrtle Emily (Jacobs) Wright. His father, a farmer and ranchman, was born at Maryville, Missouri, November 24, 1860, of English and French descent. His wife, Myrtle, was born at Hamburg, Iowa, November 13, 1872, She was a school teacher.
Upon the completion of his elementary education in the public schools of Hayes County, Mr. Wright attended York Business College from which he was graduated in 1913. Thereafter for a number of years he was a store keeper and a farmer.
On August 1, 1919, he was married to Marie Stone at North Platte. Mrs. Wright was born at Superior, Nebraska, September 8, 1898. They have no children.
During the World War from November 23, 1917, until July 8, 1919, Mr. Wright served in the United States Army with the rank of sergeant. He is a member of the American Legion, and is a Protestant. For the past two years he has served as treasurer of the county Red Cross organization. His hobby is reading. Residence: Tryon.
William Elza Wright
Born at Esbon, Kansas, September 27, 1896, William Elza Wright is the son of Thomas Jackson and Myrtle Jeanette (Mayfield) Wright. Thomas Wright, who is a farmer, was born in Pontiac, Illinois, May 23, 1864; while his wife, Myrtle, was born in Nebraska, December 27, 1874.
Dr. Wright was graduated from Esbon High School in 1914, and received his B. Sc. from the University of Nebraska in 1923, and his M. D. in 1925. During the years 1919-20 and 1920-21 he attended the University of Kansas. Dr. Wright is a member of Phi Chi medical fraternity. He was admitted to practice in Nebraska July 22, 1925, and for two years practiced in Utah, returning here where he has since resided. He is a member of the Washington County, Nebraska State and American Medical Associations.
On May 29, 1925, he was united in marriage to Claire Leone Reich at Marysville, Kansas. Mrs. Wright was born in Beemer, Nebraska, October 27, 1905. There are two sons, twins, born August 12, 1927.
Dr. Wright is a Mason, a Republican and a member of the American Legion. During the World War he served as a private in the Medical Corps, assigned to laboratory service. Residence: Kennard.
Herman O. Wulff
Herman O. Wulff, merchant, was born in Washington County, Nebraska, January 22, 1874. He is the son of Claus Henry Wulff, and Kathrina Schneider. His father, who was a farmer and a native of Holstein, Germany, died in Washington County on April 5, 1897.
His mother was born in Holstein, Germany, and died at Blair, Nebraska, February 3, 1897. Mr. Wulff was educated in the public schools of Washington County and has been a resident of Nebraska all his life. He is influential in his community and has been engaged in the grocery business at Benson for many years. Mr. Wulff is a Republican and a Mason and a life member of The Nebraskana Society.
On October 18, 1899, he was married to Myrtle Alice Blaco, at Blair. Mrs. Wulff was born in Washington County, November 19, 1876. They have one daughter, Dorothy, born October 28, 1909. She is a school teacher. Residence; Benson.
