1974: Cedar Motel operates under new ownership

Feb. 3, 1949

RANDOLPH – The winter’s fourth major storm, a raging blizzard that brought four to five inches of snow whipped along by a lashing wind of nearly 40 miles an hour velocity, swept over the Randolph community and all northeast Nebraska Thursday afternoon, continuing until late Friday. The terrific winds abated Friday afternoon but at that time the mercury began to plunge downward and reached an unofficial low of -16 in Randolph Saturday morning.

This blizzard was the worst since the November 18 and 19 blizzard, but it was not as bad in this community as that storm, as the snowfall was about one-third and the wind didn’t blow as long. The first blizzard began also on a Thursday afternoon and continued all that night, all day Friday and did not abate until Saturday morning, but the wind this time was slightly over 24 hours duration.

With the situation already serious in this community, the last blizzard further complicated relief efforts.

All country roads, and all primary and secondary highways were left blocked, as the added snow made the already almost unbelievably high drifts even higher, and made the snow blanket on the level even deeper.

The drifts left by the blizzard were very hard packed and the snow fairly wet, making the task of digging out difficult.

Feb. 3, 1949

RANDOLPH – Byron Wattier, whose success in applying soil conservation to his farm two miles southwest of Randolph has been appointed a member of the board of supervisors of the Pierce County Soil Conservation District.

This news was received by Mr. Wattier last Wednesday from the State Soil Conservation Committee and is a result of their meeting at Lincoln on January 19. The appointment starts on thatt date and runs for three years.

Wattier succeeds Joseph Schmit of McLean whose term has expired. Mr. Schmit was the appointed member when the district was first organized almost three years ago.

Jan. 30, 1964

RANDOLPH – Delmar Gansebom of Osmond was re-elected as chairman of the Pierce County Extension Services at the reorganization of the board held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Engel of Plainview.

Other members elected to serve on the board of directors for 1964 are: Tom Chilvers, Pierce, vice chairman; Mrs. Harold Weyhrich, Randolph, secretary; Melvin Ehrhardt, Randolph treasurer.

Jan. 30, 1964

RANDOLPH – Two boxing aspirants from Randolph competed in Golden Gloves action at Norfolk last weekend. They are Dennis Meier, a lightweight, and Dennis Leiting, a middleweight.

Meier won his opening round bout Friday night when he won a third round TKO over Skip Wingate of Tilden. On Saturday night Meier lost a unanimous decision to Ted Nickolite of Columbus.

Leiting drew a bye Friday, then lost to Bob Frady of Neligh by TKO in the second round in a a Saturday night match.

Jan. 31, 1974

RANDOLPH – Announcement was made this week of the sale of the Cedar Motel by Mr. and Mrs. (Dorman and Bonnie) KuyKendall to Mr. and Mrs. George Friesen of Henderson.

The local motel will be operated by Mr. and Mrs. Jon (Edith) Hagel, formerly of Rapid City, So. Dak. The Hagels are a son-in-law and daughter of the Friesens.

Mr. Hagel, before becoming co-operator of the Cedar Motel, was employed by a photographic company traveling coast to coast. Mr. and Mrs. Hagel are the parents of two daughters, ages four years and 18 months.

Jan. 31, 1974

RANDOLPH – Sally Spieker has been named Randolph Public School’s 1973-74 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow. Sally won the honor by competing with other seniors in the written knowledge and attitude examination on December 4. She is now eligible for state and national honors and will receive a specially designed award from General Mills, Inc., sponsor of the annual educational scholarship program.

Sally, a senior at the local school, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Spieker.

Feb. 2, 1984

RANDOLPH – The Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging has sent out surveys to the Randolph community to determine and to better understand needs of the elderly and the community of Randolph.

The survey indicates that the Nebraska Area Agency on Aging is considering developing a senior citizen center in the back portion of the Randolph House Cafe. The Area Agency on Aging has contacted the Randolph House Board of Directors to determine if the facility could be available for such a facility. Surveys should be returned to the agency by February 6.

A representative of the Area Agency on Aging will be in Randolph on Friday evening from 8:00-9:00 p.m. at the Randolph House to explain the activities of a senior center and how the center operates. There are 37 senior citizen centers operating in various towns in Northeast Nebraska.

Feb. 2, 1984

RANDOLPH – Roger Broer is one of the artists featured in the January-February issue of “The First Voices” a publication issued by Nebraskaland magazine.

Three of Broer’s paintings are pictured on two pages of the magazine depicting various scenes. One paragraph taken from the article concerning Broer says: Finally, sharing the distinction of the youngest of the six artists with Daniel Long Soldier, is Roger Broer. Broer’s work has a distinctly professional quality - in some respects reminding one of the symbolization of Bert Seabroun. His work is at once thoroughly modern and distinctly traditional in subject matter. His use of colors is vivid and profound, and by leaving evidence of the drawing stage in his completed painting, we are always reminded of the process of the work, the way in which it came into being. Broer also uses, at times, lined paper, which links his work deliberately to the ledger drawings of the 19th century.”

Roger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Broer of Randolph and is a graduate of Randolph High School.

Feb. 2, 1994

RANDOLPH – Randolph Police Officer Danny Johnson announced that he’s resigning his local position to accept a deputy position on Feb. 9 at the Cedar county Sheriff’s Department under Elliot Arens.

As Cedar County Deputy, Johnson will continue with plans to teach D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to Randolph Public Schools students. All donations to D.A.R.E. will be used for the same purpose discussed when Johnson visited with local individuals about the program.

Feb. 2, 1994

RANDOLPH – Six FHA members participated in the District V FHA STAR/SEARCH event at Wayne State College on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Each participant won top honors in their division and will advance to State Competition in Lincoln, April 11. STAR event (Students Taking Action with Recognition) and SEARCH events (Student Events for Achievement and Recognition in Consumer Homemaking) emphasize positive accomplishments.

Ninety-seven DISTRICT V FHA members competed at this event. Trisha Lindquist, daughter of Tim and Cindy Lindquist, gave a presentation entitled, “Helping Teens Deal with AIDS.” Melanie Brunssen, daughter of Harold and Berdine Brunssen, and Michele Konken, daughter of Sherri Konken, gave a skit and prevention on “It’s Only Beer.” Dawn Moser, daughter of Mike and Nancy Moser, completed a job interview. Teresa Rogers, daughter of Pat and Linda Rogers, and Stephanie Bradley, daughter of George and Sherry Bradley, presented their project, “Little Friends” called Opening the Doors to a Better Tomorrow.

Feb. 2, 1994

RANDOLPH – Randolph High School students advanced during the first round of the fifth annual high school quiz bowl on Monday, Jan. 24.

Randolph earned a victory on Monday, Jan. 24 against Clearwater. Local team members include Monte Lewis, Teresa Rogers, Stephanie Bradley and Scott Gubbels. The students are coached by Ray Schnell.

Feb. 4, 2004

RANDOLPH – Bob and Sandra Kint and their daughter, Lisa Gubbels, opened a new business here Jan. 30.

The business, Mona’s, will be occupying the building which used to house Sue’s Pub.

The Kints and Gubbels purchased the business from Sue Heese and after some remodeling reopened the establishment on Jan. 30.

Feb. 4, 2004

RANDOLPH – The Randolph High School Dance Team won top honors at the MA Midwest Regional Dance Championship Jan. 24 in South Sioux City.

Randolph was one of 95 teams competing in the contest. The competition consisted of several categories such as jazz, military, pom, kick show production, modern, lyrical, funk and co-ed.

The Randolph dance team competed in the jazz category. The contest was judged by three judges in areas of appearance, choreography, technical, precision, presentation, showmanship and general effect.

Jan. 29, 2014

RANDOLPH – Discussion at the meeting to “decide if the Randolph Fair should even continue” centered on suggestions and ideas to move ahead with the 2014 Randolph Community Fair.

Nearly two dozen people came to Thursday’s meeting, which was hosted by the Randolph Community Club.

The Club sponsored the fair with the help of volunteers and other organizations for a number of years.

No one was in favor of shutting down the Community Fair.