St. Paul's Lutheran Church, LCMS 719 Park Ave, Cambridge, 308.697.3725 Paster Dan Wiese Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.; Adult Bible Study and Children's Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Have you ever heard of the early settlement of Williamsburg that one time was the county seat of Phelps County? It used to exist in the Northwest part of Phelps County just south of the Oregan Trail. In August of 1874, a post office was established at Williamsburg and by 1878, it boasted a population of around 250. It had a schoolhouse, good general stores and a weekly newspaper. However, in 1879, it was voted that the county seat be moved to Phelps Center. The 20 by 14 frame courthouse was then physically picked up and moved the roughly 10 miles from Williamsburg to Phelps Center only to be again relocated to Holdrege in 1884. I went out to the location of Williamsburg and visited the cemetery. There is also a little country Methodist Church by the cemetery. As I walked around the cemetery, I saw a number of graves dated in the late 1880s. I do not know exactly where the settlement was located but it appears that it was just north of the cemetery which is farmland at present. Some of this information comes from Jim McKee.

In 2005, an ambitious group of Cambridge High School artists conceived the idea of creating a large mural for downtown Cambridge. The 2003-2005 High School Art Club members were Joseph McHale, Chet Wickeizer, Derek Gosch, Kirk Butterfield, Ryan Cramer, Travis Bieck (Arapahoe) and Michael Velanzuela (Arapahoe), with parent sponsors Jan Cramer and Sondra Jonson.

The Oxford 10U softball team finished league champion Sunday afternoon, defeating Axtell in the finals. The Arapahoe 14U softball team finished runner-up at the league tournament, falling 2-1 to Axtell in the championship.

Cambridge Clarion 10 years ago Although the Relay for Life was cut short due to inclement weather the fourteen teams raised and estimated $39,000 for the American Cancer Society. Celia Nelson announced a new business she is opening in Cambridge.

25 Years Ago June 26, 1997 A large crowd of Beaver Citians gathered in the Gazebo Park to celebrate Fun Day (the first day of summer). The Maverick Band was on hand with music, the Chamber of Commerce served watermelon, iced tea and pop and Splash Cash sold 85 sack lunches with proceeds going to the swimming pool fund.

Elwood Bulletin 10 years ago Two types of shares are being offered for the Elwood Hometown Cooperative Market, both priced at $500 per unit. Common stock and preferred stock is available for the public.

The Danbury Depot Museum will be open on Monday, July 4th from 2-4 pm. Along with local area historical displays and railroad and military memorabilia, one of the most popular attractions of the museum is a display of school yearbooks from Danbury, Beaver Valley, and Twin Valley Schools including most years from 1948-2002.

100 Years Ago July 6, 1922 Sunday evening a violent wind storm struck this section with tornado winds doing considerable damage at Orleans. 90 Years Ago July 7, 1932 A transaction was closed this week whereby Albert Risley purchased the Logston photograph studio.

FROG (Fitness Reaching Older Generations) classes are held Tuesday and Fridays in Cambridge at the Congregational Church from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. “No requirements, come and have fun.” Call Marty Teter at 308-697-4299 with any questions.