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1949: Randolph’s oldest resident honored on birthday

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75 Years Ago - Aug. 4, 1949

RANDOLPH – John Gubbels, Sr., Randolph’s oldest resident, was honored at a family reunion held in observance of his ninetieth birthday anniversary. Mr. Gubbels was 90 on July 29, and the family gathering was held Sunday at the Randolph park, with 80 in attendance.

A native of Germany, Mr. Gubbels came to this country as a young man, settling in Iowa. In 1894, he moved to Randolph with his family. He farmed for a number of years and then retired and moved to Randolph, where he has since resided in his residence in the northeast part of town.

60 Years Ago - July 30, 1964

RANDOLPH – Fire of unknown origin Sunday afternoon destroyed a garage and a small chicken house on the Jim Heimes farm north of Randolph.

The fire was discovered as an alarm turned in by Mrs. Leonard Simmons, a neighbor of the Heimes.’ The Heimes family was away from home at the time, visiting at the Alfred Lammers home at Bow Valley. The blaze had gained considerable headway and by the time the Randolph firemen arrived the buildings were nearly burned to the ground.

Also destroyed by the fire was some feed, a feeder and garden tools.

It is thought that spontaneous combustion was probably cause of the fire.

A ‘clean-up bee’ was held Tuesday with nine men on hand to assist Mr. Heimes in cleaning up the debris.

The helping hands were Henry Loecker of Crofton, Joe Wintz, Marvin Frederick, Clifford Frederick, Ray Gubbels, Norton Dowling, Leonard Simmons, Bob Tunink and Keith Johnson.

Ladies assisting Mrs. Heimes in serving dinner to the men were Mrs. Kathryn Zavadil of Crofton, Mrs. Ray Gubbels, Mrs. Norton Dowling and Mrs. Leonard Simmons.

The Randolph Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene of another fire Monday about mid-morning. In this case, a 1958 Oldsmobile belonging to Ed Burbach was engulfed in flames when the firemen arrived.

The blaze originated in the area of the motor. All that was salvaged was the gas tank and the rear tires of the machine.

The mishap occurred near the Alex Stamm Jr. farm northwest of Randolph.

50 Years Ago - Aug. 1, 1974

RANDOLPH – Jim and Sharon Riedel, new owners of Jim’s IGA, formerly Braden’s Super Saver, took over the business Monday and invite everyone to stop in and get acquainted.

The Riedels presently reside in Norfolk, but plan on moving here around August 26. They are both formerly from Pierce. Mrs. Riedel being the former Sharon Flesner.

The couple have four children: Clayton (Clay), 13, who will be an eighth grader: Scott, 12, who will be a sixth grader, Glen, 7, who will be a second grader; and Jami, 4. *** RANDOLPH – A car belonging to the Randolph Police Department was in collision with a vehicle driven by Greg Haselhorst on Sunday evening on Highway 20 approximately 1/2 mile west of Randolph.

The Randolph Police car, being driven by Leonard Guinn was apparently attempting to make a left hand turn when the car driven by Haselhorst attempted to pass the police officer.

Mr. Guinn serves as a part-time police officer for the City of Randolph.

Dan McCright, Randolph’s Chief of Police, informed The Times this week that Rick Elofson of Orchard has been hired by the Randolph Police Department.

Mr. Elofson, formerly of Orchard, served as a deputy Sheriff in Antelope County before coming to work as a full time police officer in Randolph on August 1. *** RANDOLPH – A new employee for the City of Randolph at the Municipal Light Plant is Peter Randazi. Mr. Randazi replaces Henry Lee who recently retired.

Mr. and Mrs. Randazi, operators of the Security Lawn Mower Sales and Service, moved here approximately a year ago from Oklahoma City, Okla.

40 Years Ago - Aug. 2, 1984

RANDOLPH – The Randolph Senior Citizens completed their transaction with the First State Bank on Wednesday morning when they assumed ownership of the old Randolph House Cafe and Steakhouse.

Since the transaction has been completed, volunteers from the senior group in Randolph have been working in the building preparing it for use as a Senior Citizens Center. Early work that is being accomplished includes cleaning and organization of inventory that was included in the purchase.

Plans are underway to hold the monthly meeting that is scheduled for the second Monday in August in a portion of the newly purchased building. President of the Randolph Senior Citizens Gus Marreel said on Monday that the scheduled breakfast that the seniors have been holding on the second. Sunday of the month will also be held in the building August 12. *** RANDOLPH – Area farmers remain busy, according to Cedar County Extension Agent Lyle Hawser, as this week should finish up most of the oats combining as well as the second crop of alfalfa.

Reports that have reached the extension agent about yields of the oats crop vary greatly, he said, depending on the planting date and the amount of moisture that was available in different parts of the county. The second crop of alfalfa yields also vary in different reporting areas of the county.

Row crops in the county, according to Mr. Vawser, also are looking pretty good in most parts across the area as farmers are busy irrigating and removing undesirable weeds from fields. At this time of the year, Hawser said that irrigated fields need somewhere in the area of one to two inches of moisture to raining the normal maturing process. With the timely rains that have been distributed in various parts of the county so far drought does not seem to be any problem.

30 Years Ago - Aug. 3, 1994

RANDOLPH – Don Bermel, retired Randolph farmer, was named recipient of the 1994 Pierce County Fair Hall of Fame award during award presentations Sunday evening at the Pierce County Fair.

Bermel had been a leader of the Allen-Eastern 4-H Club near Randolph for 20 years and served 18 years on the Pierce County 4-H Club Committee, missing only two meetings in those 18 years.

The honoree was instrumental in getting the west 4-H building, 4-H wash racks and restrooms constructed at the fairgrounds and donated many volunteer hours to those projects.

He was also a member of the fair board planning committee which made plans for the building and some of the improvements now used at the grounds.

At the same time, Bermel provided 29 years of continuous service as beef superintendent at the Ak-Sar-Ben 4-H Livestock Show, retiring two years ago. In the early years, he was sometimes considered an unofficial chaperone for Pierce County exhibitors.

Upon his retirement, he received a bound book of letters from over 40 4-H members, former 4-H members and families, county agents, Fair Board members and other appreciative people.

20 Years Ago - Aug. 4, 2004

RANDOLPH – After much research and consideration, the Randolph Board of Education unanimously decided not to house Nena Korth’s private preschool at a special meeting on Aug. 2.

The Board cited three main reasons for their decision. Housing a private entity in a public facility was one factor for the denial. The board was concerned with the ramifications of housing a private business in the public facility. If the board allowed one business to operate in their facility others would have to have the same opportunity, members thought.

Another determining factor was that the room Korth had requested to use, was never a vacant room. Although the classroom was not occupied by a specific grade, it was used for counseling last spring, as well as for other activities through the year. If the board had granted Korth access to the room in the mornings, it would have to be shared with the guidance counselor, which the board felt was not appropriate. *** RANDOLPH – Say the name Hilltop to just about anyone in Northeast Nebraska, and not only will they immediately know where you mean, but will associate it with great food, great conversation and a few great memories of their own.

Both young and old, know Hilltop. This is due to the longevity of the business, and owners Jerry and Toots Albers decided it was time to celebrate the 35 wonderful years the restaurant has been in business.

10 Years Ago - Aug. 6, 2014

RANDOLPH – A second write-in candidate is now running for the office of the mayor in Randolph.

Tim Schmit, a lifelong member of the community, threw his hat in the ring last week by filing at the Cedar County Courthouse.

Dwayne Schutt, who is currently serving as Mayor of Randolph, filed for re-election earlier this year. Schutt’s name will be on the ballot, while voters will have to write Schmit’s name in if they decide to vote for him. *** RANDOLPH – The hallways and classrooms at the Randolph School will soon be filled with students. The first day of school for K through 12 students on Thursday, August 14th will be a fully day.

An open house will be held for the elementary, K through six grade students, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13. *** RANDOLPH – Harry Huwaldt picked up the game of golf late in life, and he’s glad he did.

For Huwaldt the game of golf began at age 60 when he was asked to play with some people he worked with.

He quickly learned golf was a worthy activity and he appreciated the challenge it held each time he picked up a club.

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