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June 17, 1940
Laurel — Much bridge damage has been caused in the county by recent high waters. The greatest loss was a 65 - foot bridge near Laurel.
June 7, 1945
RANDOLPH — Cedar County moviegoers are in for a real treat this week as the silver screen at the Randolph Theatre lights up with a mix of high-flying heroics, toe-tapping tunes and enough riotous comedy to tickle even the sternest farmer’s ribs.
The weekend starts off with a patriotic punch on Friday and Saturday, June 8 and 9, as Don Ameche, Dana Andrews and Charles Bickford lead the charge in Wing and a Prayer, a rousing naval picture glorifying American courage in the Pacific. Described as “a stirring story of heroism, sacrifice, and courage,” the film salutes our fighting men with all the vim and vigor the Randolph crowd could ask for. Folks are advised to hold onto their popcorn — it’s a tense and dramatic ride against the Japs!
Younger patrons (and the young at heart) will delight in the short feature “The Cat Came Back” — a cartoon sure to bring chuckles between the more serious showings. One show Friday at 8:00 p.m., two shows Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission remains a Depression-era dream: 12 cents for tots, 35 cents for the rest of us — tax included, of course.
Sunday and Monday, June 10 and 11, the theater softens its tone and tunes up its orchestra pit with the technicolor musical “Greenwich Village”, featuring the fiery Carmen Miranda, the smooth Don Ameche, and funnyman William Bendix. Expect romance, comedy, songs, and laughter in abundance — and maybe a little samba flair tossed in for good measure. It’s a fine program that promises to lift spirits and wash away the week’s worries.
Also on the bill: the News of the Day and the whimsical cartoon “Gandy Goose in Goose Town” — no relation, as far as we know, to any local poultry.
Midweek moviegoers aren’t left out either. On Wednesday and Thursday, June 13 and 14, the always bumbling Laurel and Hardy return to the screen with “The Big Noise” a sidesplitting comedy where chaos reigns and everything goes wrong — especially when a drunk tries to bed down in an upper berth. Also starring Helen Reynolds and Doris Merrick, this laugh-riot is ideal for audiences who prefer dynamite over drama and pratfalls over pathos.
So whether you’re looking for stirring valor, catchy tunes, or a full-belly laugh, the Randolph Theatre is the place to be this week.
June 14, 1945
RANDOLPH - The Sioux City district OPA office has announced that applicants for 1945 canning sugar will not have to sign a pledge to obtain canning sugar as was previously announced in several newspapers during the past two weeks.
The only requirement at this time, Robert E. Cartwright, district food rationing specialist said is that the persons making application for canning sugar will account for the number of quarts of fruit canned in 1944. This can be recorded on the present application. All local boards in the district have been notified to this effect.
June 14, 1945
RANDOLPH - Merton G. Farrow, former Randolphan, has been elected superintendent of the Fremont public schools to succeed John G. Hansen, officials of the board of education announced on June 8.
The election to this position comes as a promotion to Mr. Farrow, who was assistant to Mr. Hansen. He came from Red Cloud, where he was superintendent, to Fremont five years ago to become principal of the junior high school.
He was given a three year contract at an annual salary of $4500 for the new position as superintendent. Mr. Farrow is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Farrow of Randolph, and is a graduate of Randolph high school.
June 14, 1945
RANDOLPH - Havorka’s cafe and bakery was closed this week and will remain closed until July 1, V. C. Havorka, proprietor, announced. A shortage of sugar and fats made the closing of the business necessary for the rest of this month, it was stated.
A new allotment of these commodities will be granted to the cafe about July 1, at which time it is expected that business will be resumed.
June 14, 1945
RANDOLPH - Fire of unknown origin early Sunday badly damaged the house in west Randolph occupied by the Joe Huennekens’ family and owned by Miss Margaret Hassman of Fremont.
The back part of the house was almost gutted by the flames, and there was extensive water and smoke damage to both the rooms and household furnishings upstairs. It is believed the fire started in the upper part of the house.
Bob Huennekens was the first one of the family to be awakened by the smoke which had filled the house and he awakened his father, and his uncle, Kenneth Huennekens, who is visiting here. The alarm was turned in about 1 p.m. and the firemen were able to control the blaze before it made additional headway.
Mrs. Huennekens, who had been a patient at a Norfolk hospital for nearly two weeks, was not at home at the time of the fire, returning to Randolph Sunday from the hospital.
The amount of insurance held by the owner of the house is not known, but the loss of the Huennekens’ household furnishings is partially covered by insurance.
