Davenport, Nebraska |
1960's
1960---The Portwood Store was sold to Roger Mountford. Pritts Hardware Store sold to Wayne Brown of Edgar. 1962---The New St. Peters Lutheran Church was build and dedicated on Aug. 5. 1963---Thirteen miles of black top was built from Davenport to Highway 81. 1965---With consolidation and redistricting, there is a total of 62 3/4 sections of land in Dist. No. 47 with an assessment value of $3,567,369.00. 1966---Royal Hardinger resigned as manager of the Croft Drug Co. That leaves Davenport without a pharmacist and a dentist with Dr. Camp's death in 1963. B. J. Culbertson bought the store. On July 25 a Centennial and Achievement Day Program was held. 1967---The Davenport Lion's Club celebrated their 20th anniversary. The town celebrated Nebr. Centennial in July. David Crockett bought McAdams store Aug 5. 1968---Several buildings of the Superior-Deshler Propane Co. burned to the ground. Marvin Vieselmeyer, the manager was badly burned. 1969---In honor of Mrs. M. M. Jennings 80th birthday her children carpeted and bought new furniture for the children's room of the Davenport Library. The Woman's Club carpeted the main room and stairway. Open House was held. In July on Achievement Day, 1,000 were served at the barbeque by the Lion's Club. |