1994: School bond passes for building addition
Jan. 13, 1949
RANDOLPH – With this issue, January 13, 1949, the Randolph Times-Enterprise endures its sixty- second year of continuous publication and observed its sixty-first birthday.
This paper was founded in 1888 under the name of the Times but later it was combined with the Enterprise and has since appeared under the present name, Randolph Times-Enterprise.
The Times Enterprise is one of the oldest papers in continuous publication in this section of the state. It has always been a home print paper and carried no readyprint, publishing eight pages or more every week.
The paper goes weekly to 32 states in the union and to Washington, D.C. Since 1939, N.B. Moran who bought the shop from H.L. Peck, has been publisher and editor. Mr. Peck had operated the paper for 39 years.
Jan. 13, 1949
RANDOLPH – In a business transition completed recently, Faye Roberts beam the sole owner of the Randolph Appliance shop, buying the interest of E.W. Anderson. Mr. Anderson retains the furnace and hearing department.
Mr. Roberts has just announced the changing the name of the firm to Roberts Hardware and Appliances.
The store has a stock of hardware and a complete line of electrical appliances, and a repair shop for electrical appliances.
Mr. Roberts and Mr. Anderson opened the business two years ago in the building across from the First State bank, and since that time, the stock has been considerably enlarged to include hardware lines.
Jan. 9, 1964
RANDOLPH – A class of 14 young people was administered the Rite of Confirmation Sunday morning at the ten thirty service at St. John’s Lutheran church. Pastor Robert Kloth officiated at the service.
The new confirmands are Kathy Bierschenk, Jean Huwaldt, Sandra Lorenz, Charlene Riedel, Joan Huwaldt, Twila Brummels, Susan Broer, David Meyer, Steven Folkers, Terry Munter, Randy Beltz, Randy Lienemann, Gary Lewis and Daryl Junck.
Jan. 9, 1964
RANDOLPH – Arlen Biernbaum, St. Frances High Schools senior, has been named as a winner of a University of Nebraska Regents Scholarship.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Biernbaum of Belden.
The University of Nebraska’s Regents Scholarship contest was held in 431 high schools on November 6, 1963. Scholarships have been awarded to students in 250 Nebraska high schools as a result of the tests.
Jan. 9, 1964
RANDOLPH – Three St. Frances High School juniors, Robert Gubbels, Sharon Dickes and Nancy Hosch are to compete in a mathematics contest sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America and the Society of Actuaries.
The 80-minute examinations are to be sent out from Mutual of Omaha to be administered to the high school students on March 5. The contest is conducted annually throughout the United States.
Main purpose of the competition is to find high caliber mathematicians in order that guidance might be provided for them in that field.
Jan. 10, 1974
RANDOLPH – The Randolph wrestlers scared South Sioux City in a wrestling match held here on Thursday, January 3. The wrestlers went down to defeat by a score of 29-21. The reserves lost 9-47.
Individual results were: 98 lb. class - Bill Gubbels won a 7-4 decision.
105 lb. class - Paul Gubbels won by a pin in 1:18.
112 lb. class - Kelly Stueckrath won a 6-0 decision.
119 lb. class - Lester Loberg was pinned in 3:18.
126 lb. class - Ryan Rudebusch lost a 0-2 decision.
132 lb. class - Mike Korth lost a 0-6 decision.
138 lb. class - Loren Loberg lost by a pin in 1:17.
145 lb. class - Kim Kuhl won a 16-2 decision.
155 lb. class - Paul Loberg tied 1-1.
167 lb. class - Rick Korth lost a 2-6 decision.
185 lb. class - Phil Fuchs won a 4-0 decision.
Hwt. - Craig Bartels was pinned in 1:50.
Jan. 10, 1974
RANDOLPH – A hike in postal rates, which was scheduled to have taken effect January 5, has been delayed until March 2. So if you were one of those early purchasers of the new 10c stamps you won’t be required to use them until March.
Along with the new 10c rates for first class mail, postal cards will go up from six to eight cents, and the cost of airmail will increase from 11c to 13c per ounce.
Similar increases also will go into effect for second class mail such as newspapers and magazines.
Jan. 10, 1974
RANDOLPH – Ak-Sar-Ben’s 1974 membership drive is underway with more than 700 volunteer workers aiming to sign up 50,000 members.
An outstanding lineup of 1974 member shows, coupled with the construction and renovation program early this year are expected to lure an unusually high percentage of membership renewals.
Bob Hope, Joel Grey and Roy Clark will be the feature performers for the 1974 member shows lineup.
Jan. 12, 1984
RANDOLPH – City employees were the recipients of a raise in salary that amounts to 5% of their wages following action by the Randolph City Council on Tuesday, January 3.
Before passing the increase in wages motion, the members of the council and the mayor discuss the possibility of creating some sort of pension plan for city employees. City Foreman LeRoy Brummels and City Clerk-Treasurer Rita Bartels spoke briefly conquering their feelings concerting the possibility of a pension plan.
Also discussed by the council was the fact that not all its employee wages are derived from taxation. Mr. Brummels pointed out that at least a portion of some of the employees’ wages come from the operation of the utility department. It is estimated the 5% increase will amount to approximately $5700.00 over the next 12 months.
Another discussion that occupied a portion of the council’s time occurred when the bid for the Randolph Public Library’s building and books was received. Included in the bid which amounted to $180 was coverage for $30,000 for the building itself and $8,000 for the contents. Mayor Roger Johnson questioned if the coverage was adequate for the contents. It was decided to contact the library board and have them review the books and other contents with the possibility of increasing that figure at a later date.
Jan. 12, 1984
RANDOLPH – The first Randolph baby born in 1984 at the Osmond General hospital is Derek Adam Kruse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Kruse. The family lives in Randolph. Mr. Kruse is employed at Terra Chemical International in Randolph.
Derek was born Saturday, January 7 at 11:43 a.m. He weighed 8 pounds 13 1/2 ounces. Dr. H.J. Billerbeck was the attending physician. The couple have a son, Chad. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoesing and Mr. and Mrs. Marley Kruse. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herold of Lincoln, Mrs. George Wagner of Norfolk, Mrs. Henry Walz of Battle Creek and Mrs. Hilda Kruse of Randolph.
Jan. 12, 1984
RANDOLPH – On Sunday, January 15 the Randolph Community Choir will have drama and solo tryouts for this year’s Easter Musical, “No Greater Love.” Tryouts will start at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist church in Randolph. Drama rehearsals will begin on January 22nd and Choir rehearsals will begin on February 12th.
This year’s musical will be directed by C.A. Sandy Carpenter. Once again, Linda Rogers will capably accompany rehearsals. The performances will be accompanied by an instrumental ensemble made up of local musicians.
Jan. 12, 1994
RANDOLPH – After the polls closed at Belden and Randolph Fire Halls on Jan. 11 votes were counted within an hour which revealed a successful bond issue campaign with 577 voting for and 383 voting against an addition project to the west school building for junior high and high school students.
Voting on a $3,970,000 bond issue for a 20-year period, 70 percent of 1,394 eligible voters in district 45 turned out to the poll, according to Cedar County Clerk David Dowling.
Dowling and his staff counted votes at the Cedar County Courthouse.
Breaking down the votes, 35 absentee ballots were cast in favor fo the bond issue, 20 were against. Seven have yet to come in.
In Randolph 502 voted for the project with 308 voting against.
In Belden, 40 voted for the project with 55 voting against.
Jan. 12, 1994
RANDOLPH – Randolph city council members agreed to contribute $5,000 toward the search for a pharmacist.
The pharmacist recruitment committee is planning to hire a recruitment firm like the one which helped Randolph find a doctor.
Also contributing to the effort will be the Colonial Manor and Randolph Area Ventures Inc.
Mayor Johnson said the pharmacist recruitment firm doesn’t get paid if they aren’t successful in finding a pharmacist that will locate in Randolph.
Jan. 12, 1994
RANDOLPH – Honored Saturday evening, Jan. 8, at Jerry’s Hilltop, LeRoy Brummels was surprise by a large group of well wishers regarding his retirement from city electrical work as of Dec. 31, 1993. Brummels will continue to work part-time for the city of Randolph as auditorium superintendent.
To honor Brummels for his many years of dedicated service as an employee of the city of Randolph, City Administrator Cinda Jones addressed Brummels with a brief history of the wide range of his accomplishments because “his dedication has by far exceeded any 40 hour work week.”
Brummels began his duties on April 6, 1956, at a salary of $200 a month. Through the years his titles have included superintendent of water, sewer and light; general supervisor of utilities; and electrical superintendent.
Jan. 14, 2004
RANDOLPH – George Bradley, seven-year member of the Randolph Board of Education, resigned Jan. 12.
Bradley’s resignation letter gave no reason for his actions. When asked to comment on this resignation, Bradley said he informed the board members at the December meeting in executive session of his reasons for resigning.
According to Supt. Ted Hillman, the board was notified in advance of Bradley’s resignation in order for them to decide how to handle the vacancy.
The board decided to appoint an interested party to fill the vacancy. Martin Thies agreed to fill the vacancy and the board unanimously appointed him.
Jan. 14, 2004
RANDOLPH – The Randolph City Council heard objections and concerns about the paving project during its Jan. 7 meeting here.
Local residents were told the assessments on the affected properties can be paid off in one lump sum or can be paid over the next 10 years at an interest rate of five percent.
The question of contesting paying the assessment was brought to the Council by a concerned citizen.
The Council advised anyone contesting the assessment would have to prove they are not benefitting from the paving project in order to avoid paying for the project. According to City Attorney Lance Carlson, if the assessment is not paid, it will be billed to the property. He warned the property could be foreclosed on just as if delinquent on property taxes if the affected property owner refused to pay the assessment.
Jan. 14, 2004
RANDOLPH – For the second consecutive year, the Randolph area fell well below normal for precipitation.
Information provided by the National Weather Service last week indicated a precipitation deficit of more than five inches below normal for 2003.
In 2002, the 17.18 inches of precipitation was almost 7.5 inches below normal. Temperature readings, however, for most of 2003 remained slightly above or near normal for the area.
Jan. 8, 2014
RANDOLPH – The 189th Unit of the Nebraska Army National Guard, which includes a number fo Cedar County soldiers, recently received national recognition for their work in logistical and maintenance management.
Area soldiers accepted the award on behalf of their unit: 1st Sgt. Mike Olsen, Coleridge; Capt. Cory Husker, Lincoln; Staff Sgt. Justin Olson, a Randolph High School graduate who now lives in Pierce; and Sgt. 1st Class Jon Wren, Wayne.
Gov. Dave Heineman was present at the ceremony at Camp Ashland when the unit was honored for taking first place in the Logistics Excellent, Unit Level Category.