Davenport, Nebraska |
1940's
1940---Herman Jennings donated the two lots east of the Methodist church to the Woman's Club for a park. They had it plowed and the business men donated $10.25 for grass seed. All the trees were given by people in and around Davenport. The Boy Scouts under the direction of their Scoutmaster, C. C. Mersch built the fireplace. 1941---The Alumni celebrated the schools Golden Anniversary May 29 with class reunions, parties, and a banquet and a general meeting in the Methodist Church. 1942---Davenport was without a newspaper for the first time as the Editor Desley Taylor closed down to go into the armed services. 1944---The Football team played its first game in Livings Pasture. 1945---The team changed to the Aufdenkamp Pasture. 1946---The present field was purchased from Jay Beavers for $400.00 and equipped with lights. 1947---Don Miller put down the first irrigation well on his farm west of town. Mr. Scott sold the furniture store to Lester Urbauer. 1948---Carl Pritts bought the Hardware store from G. A. Siekles. A summer concert under the direction of Harold Jagels was sponsored by the D. W. C. |