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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized
Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...
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Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler
They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...
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St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite
The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...
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Sister Ethel Widhalm

Sister Ethel Widhalm

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 4:00am

Sister Ethel Widhalm (formerly Sister Beatine) entered into her eternal life and resurrected glory on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 10:15 p.m. at Mount Saint Francis Nursing Center where she lived since July of 2014. She died peacefully having lived a full earthly life and the beauty of 98 years.

A private Vesper and Wake Service was held in Canticle Chapel at Mount Saint Francis Convent on Monday, November 30th with the Mass of Resurrection celebrated on Tuesday, December 1st in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, followed by burial in the Mount Saint Francis Cemetery.

Sister Ethel (Ethel Theresia) was born on May 6, 1922, in Cornlea, Neb., to Jacob and Katherine (Zuerlein) Widhalm. Seven brothers and six sisters made for one happy industrious farm family. Sister is survived by a brother Earl and loving and supportive nieces and nephews. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition. https://etypeservices.com/Humphrey%20DemocratID645/

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