Peekin’ into the Past
Jan. 30, 1936
RANDOLPH — Marie Byergo of Randolph was one of a group of young women students of a New York school of fashion to make exhibits of the clever use of material and original design at the fashion parade in New York City before a group of distinguished judges. She received third honorable mention.
Jan. 30, 1936
RANDOLPH — Alfred Huwaldt resigned his position at the City Grocery and on Monday registered for the second semester at Wayne State College. Mr. Huwaldt has been employed at the City Grocery since its opening.
Jan. 30, 1936
RANDOLPH — Schuyler Wilson of Randolph has been reelected as vice-chairman of the Northeast Nebraska Association of County Commissioners, Supervisors, Clerks and Treasurers at the recent Norfolk meeting, Hugo Buckendahl of Pierce was again chosen as secretary.
Jan. 30, 1936
RANDOLPH — W.N. Dominisse is remodeling his farm implement shop, changing the office to the east side of the building and arranging a larger room for repairs and parts.
Jan. 24, 1946
RANDOLPH — With large numbers on over seas veterans landing daily at western and eastern coastal ports, Randolph veterans receiving discharges include Pvt. LaVern W. Lenzen, Pfc.
Eugene A. Vincknel, S/Sgt. Dale Boughn, Sgt. Cecil P. Jacobson, Cpl. Calvin Havorka, Spec. 3c Bryan H. Miller, S.Sgt. Clifford Galvin and Capt. Roy E. Gardner.
Jan. 24, 1946
RANDOLPH — Mr. and Mrs. Dwight D. Dominisse and Merlin Dominisse left on Wednesday for Colton, Calif. where the men will be employed for several months with the Miller Apiaries.
Jan. 24, 1946
RANDOLPH — Each of Randolph’s four churches have recently been the recipient of a war bond, the gift of Les Earwood, Randolph drayman, who, although he is affiliated with no church, has voluntarily made this contribution to each local church. Mr. Earwood is known for his philanthropy to Randolph churches, having many times hauled fuel and also performed other services for them without charge.
Jan. 24, 1946
RANDOLPH — Six hundred and forty-one cards and letters were received for the occasion of her 92nd birthday anniversary by Mrs. Emma Barnes, an invalid for many years, who resides here with her daughter, Mrs. R.R. Sellon. A native of New York state, Mrs. Barnes lived some years at Laurel, Mont., before coming to Mrs. Sellon’s home twenty-one years ago.
Jan. 25, 1951
RANDOLPH — Saturday will be the official opening day for Steckelberg’s furniture store in their new building, one of the most spacious and ultra-modern in this section of the state.The building, erected by Dr, and Mrs. H.S. Tennant of Stanton, has the largest furniture stock ever displayed in Randolph.
Jan. 25, 1951
RANDOLPH — Sgt. Willis C. McDonald, who is stationed at the air base at Shreveport, La. is spending a 10-day furlough with his wife and other relatives here. He was met in Sioux City by his wife and Fred Graham.
Jan. 31, 1951
RANDOLPH — Today (Wednesday) is the last day before its a fine to drive a car in Nebraska without the 1951 plates, Louis G. Riibe, Cedar county treasurer, told the Advocate this morning that there are still some Cedar countians who have not purchased their new plates as yet.
To avoid being arrested and subject to a fine, drivers must have their new tags on their cars not later than February 1. Mr. Riibe warned. So far nearly all the new tags have been distributed, this is compared with the 6,425 plates it takes to license all county vehicles.








