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July 15, 1948
SHOLES - The special election to be held in District 76, (Sholes), Wayne county, will be held on Tuesday, July 20, in Sholes in the Madsen hall.
The special election was called after petitions, circulated in the district, and bearing the required number of petitions, called for a special election on July 20 for voters to approve or reject a $34,000 bond issue to build a new school building.
The school house at Sholes, housing both grade and high schools, was destroyed by fire in April. School was held in temporary quarters during the remainder of the spring term.
July 15, 1948
RANDOLPH - When Joseph W. Brown, pioneer Randolph businessman, turned the key in the lock of the door of his shoe repair shop Saturday night, he ended 45 years as a business man in Randolph. He sold his business and building and equipment the past week to Al Leise of Hartington.
Mr. Leise has made no announcement as to future plans for the business. Mr. Brown will retire.
July 11, 1963
RANDOLPH - The Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co. main line from Wausa to Randolph is being replaced with a larger line.
The old 4-inch line is being replaced with a 6-inch line. The new pipe is being laid beneath the ground, while the old line laid on ground surface.
When the crew has completed its work here, it will construct a line from Stanton to Winside. Gas is expected to be available in Winside about September 1. The town has not previously had gas service.
July 11, 1963
RANDOLPH - The second annual Diamond Days Anniversary Dance will be held Sunday evening, July 14, at the West Randolph Ballroom.
Music for the event will be furnished by the Solid 8 Orchestra. Admission is $1.00.
All proceeds from the dance will go to help sponsor the Randolph Youth Activities program. Tickets are on sale this week by youths participating in the program.
July 11, 1963
RANDOLPH - Favorable weather conditions in this area the past week boosted hopes for a bumper corn crop.
Near normal temperature readings along with additional moisture and high humidity readings provided conditions for excellent corn growth.
Rainfall for the week totaled 2.06 inches, with the largest amount being received the night of July 4 when 1.05 inches were recorded.
Small grain in this immediate area was ready for harvest the first of the week, however, rains delayed progress. The Nebraska Weekly Weather and Crop Report stated this week that harvest of barley and oats is well underway in the state with about 25 percent of the oats harvested. Yields were turning out somewhat higher than anticipated.
The report said that dryland corn in the Southwest and South Central districts has been suffering from lack of moisture.
July 12, 1973
RANDOLPH - About 9:45 p.m. Sunday, July 1 a tornado struck the Paul Korth farm near Randolph. The silo roof was taken and torn into pieces, electricity was disrupted, and the cattle in the feedlots stampeded tearing down fences and scattering in all directions. A forage box in the field was lifted across a road and fence and was left on its side in a bean field. The path it left through the grove was very clear.
Another of the Korth’s neighbors had seen where it had touched down and then lifted again in a corn field along the same path.
The Korths reported that the stories about tornadoes sounding like locomotives were true as that was what this sounded like.
July 12, 1973
RANDOPLH - In Legion action, four Randolph players participated in the annual North-South All-Star game held at Creighton, on July 3. The game was won by the South in a four hour marathon by a score of 15-13. Errors provided most of the action, instead of hits, as the North committed 10 and had only eight hits and the South committed seven errors and had nine hits. Randolph members playing were Bruce Strathman, who received the Most Valuable Player award as well as outstanding fielder as he had a double and two singles, scored four runs, and batted in three more; Joe Brandl who garnered an award as most outstanding catcher; Doug Eddie who had two hits and was runner-up for outstanding fielder; and Wes Beltz who played well defensively in the outfield. Randolph players were on the South team.
July 14, 1983
RANDOLPH - Three groups that presented their proposed budgets for 1983 and a visit from the Randolph Rural Fire District kept the Randolph City Council in session on Tuesday, July 5 until about 11:00 p.m.
The visit with the representatives from the Rural Fire District took up the majority of the meeting as both sides discussed with each other Randolph’s need for a new or different fire truck. Each group also discussed privately how they felt the project could be funded.
Russ Van Slyke and Lavern Scott, the Randolph fire chief and his assistant, also entered into the discussion as to what the needs of the community are, in their opinion, as far as fire protection is concerned. Assistant Chief Scott explained that presently the City of Randolph owns only a pumper that is presently 44 years old and probably could not handle any fire of size because of its age and the condition of the pump. Vince Schmit, speaking for the Rural Fire District, explained that they presently own three trucks and an equipment carrier that local volunteers use for fires in the rural area as well as local fires. Mr. Schmit said that as far as he was concerned, and he was sure that the rest of the rural board members felt the same way, the equipment that the Rural District owns is adequate for their needs, but all equipment could be used wherever it was needed at any time. The council agreed that everyone should work together to see what kind of solution could be worked out as far as purchasing a replacement. Several proposals were discussed, but no firm decision was reached at the meeting on Tuesday night.
July 14, 1983
RANDOLPH - Nebraska Roads Department Director Lou Lamberty said this week that action taken by the Nebraska Legislature has made it impossible to issue agricultural overload permits.
Prior to 1981, Lamberty said, state law allowed the Department of Roads to issue agricultural permits to allow loads 25 percent greater than the maximum permitted by law.
“The bill passed in 1981 removed the authority of the State Engineer to issue these permits,” Lamberty said. “We tried to get the 1983 Legislature to recognize this and change the law. Our amendment was discussed on the floor and thrown out.”
July 14, 1993
RANDOLPH - New superintendent James Troshynski conducted his first meeting with the Randolph school board, Monday evening, July 12 at the east school.
Prior to his new position at Randolph, Troshynski has built experience as superintendent at Niobrara Public Schools, Pope John XXIII Central Catholic High School and Kearney Catholic High School.
Troshynski is a graduate of Kearney State College and has served in the United States Army.
Recently, Troshynski said he spent a few hours at Crofton looking at the school and asking questions. Crofton’s school includes 750 square feet per classroom and involves one less classroom than the school proposed for Randolph.
When Crofton built their new school, they saved $18,000 to $19,000 by installing bleachers themselves. Crofton’s bond issue passed on the third attempt. They went through two fiscal agents to finish the project, Troshynski said.
On the issue of selecting a fiscal agent for Randolph’s project, the board agreed to postpone selecting one.
July 14, 1993
RANDOLPH - Through the combined volunteer work and cooperation of Randolph Alumni members, their second annual driving show attracted more than 43 entries at the Randolph Memorial Park, Sunday, July 11.
Judging Randolph’s show was Bert Garvin of Pierce and Bob Seebarth of Norfolk. The duo also judged last year’s show.
Winners were announced by Ed Huwaldt. Kevin Janssen distributed trophies. Dennis Bazata awarded ribbons.
Visiting entrants traveled from Battle Creek, Rosalie, West Point, Howells, Osmond, Hooper, Norfolk, Tilden, and Pierce.
Starting at noon, many entrants arrived early to polish and ready horses, buggies and wagons.
Winning overall best decorated wagon was Rayme Fauss of Hooper.
Overall best buggy or wagon, a new event, was earned by Dennis Krueger of West Point.
Overall best antique honors went to Leonard Vesely of Howells.
July 16, 2003
RANDOLPH- Vicki Burbach, a freshman at Randolph High School and the daughter of Keith and Barb Burbach, will be competing in the Miss Teen of Nebraska 2003 State Pageant at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, Aug. 15-17.
Candidates’ names were originally received at Program Headquarters through one of several ways: recommendations from teachers and coaches, referrals from past candidates, public announcements of achievements and participation in various activities, and through the hard work of the research team.
July 16, 2003
RANDOLPH- Community awards sponsored by the Randolph Area Ventures were presented at the Randolph Community Fair on Sunday night during the barbecue.
The winners for 2003 were: Good Neighbor Award: Mel Spader. The award was presented by the 2002 winner, Randy Gubbels. Employee of the Year: John Huff. The award was presented by 2002 winner, Marty Nordhues. Farm Family of the Year: Earl and Donna Leiting. The award was presented by 2002 winners, Myron and Logene Strathman.
July 10, 2013
RANDOLPH- A new motel is on the horizon for Randolph.
Randolph City Council members placed their approval on the building permit for the new motel during the July 3 Randolph City Council meeting.
Construction of the proposed 10-unit motel, which will be located on the south side of Hwy 20 on the west side of Randolph, will be completed by Aschoff Construction, Osmond.
The project has the potential to reward local investors and add value to the Randolph community, according to Walter Aschoff, who met with council members.
Aschoff presented copies of the site plan, which includes the evaluations that will be used along with a copy of the survey that has been done on the property where the new motel will be located.
July 10, 2013
RANDOLPH- Randolph City Council members took time to hash over which equipment would best meet the needs for a city well along with how the equipment would be paid for during the July 3 City Council meeting.
Randolph City employee John Huff talked to board members about the well.
He explained the pros and cons of purchasing a VFD or a CLA valve.
The VFD saves energy, only uses the power the system needs, does not require winterizing, and has a five year onsite warranty. The cost runs close to $21,000.
