100 Years Ago
April 22, 1920
One hundred, ninety students took the eighth grade examinations held, but only 53 had passing grades. This was not quite as good a record as the eighth graders the year before. Many of those trying, failed in one or two subjects. It was hoped there would be at least 100 graduates from the rural schools. The minimum grade is 60, and the minimum average 75 percent.
Ex-senator William Dysart and Mrs. Mary A. Dysart of Superior, were married by Judge Brown. The bride was the widow of a brother of the bridegroom. The records gave the age of Mr. Dysart as 78 years and his wife, 65.
Florence Montgomery and Eva Follmer returned from Tampa, Fla., where they lived during the winter months. Before returning home, they visited relatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
George Jackson was quite sick. He had a desperate siege of the flu and it was thought he went out too soon. The relapse was worse than the first attack.
Mrs. Nelson, wife of Mr. John C. Nelson, who lived four miles from town, died at home. Heart trouble was given as the cause of death.
Election passed by quietly. Quite a number of the women showed their appreciation of equal suffrage by casting their votes.
Mr. and Mrs. Littell and Buster autoed to Harvard to visit friends. Mrs. Littell returned home on the train. Mr Littell returned when the roads were suitable to bring the car. Helmer Anderson was staying with the boys.
Granddad Sorn returned from California to live in Cadams again.
Glenn Rogers resigned his position as telegrapher on the Northwestern line at Cadams. He took a position in the superintendent’s office.
Alice Barta, who was working at Lloyd Stichka’s, went home and her sister Helen took her place.
80 Years Ago
April18, 1940
Vernon Yerton and Reo Renken came home from the CCC camp at Hebron to visit the home folks.
Mr. and Mrs.C.P. Jensen of Fountain, Colo. came to visit his brother John and family. They had visited relatives at Beatrice before returning home.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferebee and family motored to Hastings to visit with the Orin L. Goodrich family.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hoffman and family of Alexandria were dinner guests at the home of his parents, Mr. and Julius Hoffman.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Browning went to Fullerton to visit her brother, Warren Joy, who had just returned from the Grand Island hospital that day. Mr. Joy was quite ill at the hospital for 75 days but was making some gains.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hespin visited the Elmer Olsen home.
The third, fourth and fifth grades of the school enjoyed a vacation while their teacher, Miss Norwood, gave the eighth grade examinations to the Oak and surrounding districts.
Robert Brown left for Ft. Monmouth, N. J., following his enlistment in the Army for a period of three years. The first 15 months he attended radio signal corps.
Alda Ray and Dale Gerbeling were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.Cliff Ray in Nelson.
A birthday supper was given at the Frank Ruttman home in honor of the birthdays of Mrs. Harold Ruttman and Master Jerry Boynton of Omaha. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ruttman, Mrs. M.T. Cruzan, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Boynton and children of Omaha, Roy Brookhart and Hope, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Boynton of Angus, Masters Gerald and Harold and Miss Charon Kae Statz.
60 Years Ago
April 21, 1960
The Stowers Hardware in Nelson was victimized by petty thieves during the night. Found missing by the store owner, Virgil Stowers, were a transistor table-model radio, a clock radio and about $20 in change. Entrance was gained by breaking out a pane of glass in a window at the rear of the store. They left by the rear door, which was found ajar by Mr. Stowers when he entered the store at 7 a.m. Sheriff Emil Klawitter and Deputy H. Mac. Adamson conducted the investigation.
Mrs. Russ Snyder and Pam and Mrs. Ruth Snyder left for Kansas City, Mo., to be present for the Athletics’ opener there against the Cleveland Indians. Mrs. Ruth Snyder remained for the weekend only, while Ann and Pam remained for the week’s home stand of the A’s before returning home.
Homer L. Rouse of Nelson was among the students listed on the honor roll for the winter quarter at Colorado State University at Ft. Collins.
Mrs. Harlen Meyer was a patient in Mary Lanning hospital at Hastings while undergoing medical observation and tests.
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Grummert and family and Mr. and Mrs. Eldrick Grummert and son visited the home of John Grummert to celebrate his birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Jones enjoyed dinner in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jorgensen at Edgar.
Pauline Anderson attended a slumber party at the home of Dianne Meeks at Ruskin.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mueller took their daughter, Lois, back to Lincoln where she continued her studies at the university. Lois was home for her Easter vacation and a visit with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude McCutcheon went to Republic, Kan., where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Emery VanNortwick.
50 Years Ago
April 30,1970
LeAnn Petz, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Earl Petz was initiated into Xi Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, professional home economics honorary at the University of Nebraska. Selection for membership was based on scholarship, leadership and professional potential. New members were honored at a breakfast following initiation. Miss Petz was a sophomore at the University and a member of the Home Economics Chapter. She received the Silver Spoon award for service to the chapter,participates in the Home Economics Honors Program, a member of the Home Economics Education Association and a member of the University 4-H Club.
Douglas Steele went to the Neilsen home and took Robin Steele to Hastings to visit with her grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Vic Schmitt and family were dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schoof. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs.LaVon Schoof and family, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stichka and family, Ruskin, and Mr and Mrs. Vernon Schoof.
Mrs. Jack Gillan sponsored some of the Nelson Band members going to the music contest at Dewitt.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schroder and Bob of Omaha visited the weekend with Mr. and Mrs.Frank Adams.
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Dillman of York stopped to call on Mr.and Mrs. Henry Dillman, after they visited Mrs. Tina Dillman and other relatives in the nursing home that afternoon.
20 years Ago
April 20, 2000
The 4-H speech contest for Nuckolls and Thayer counties was held in Ruskin. The contest was divided into five different divisions, novice, junior, intermediate, senior and PSA. Nuckolls county participants were Amanda Thompson, April Christiansen, Anya Thompson, Aaryn Schultz, and Heather Schroer. Junior champion was presented to April Christiansen and reserve to Amanda Thompson. Senior champion and the overall trophy was by Heather Schroer.
Les and Bonnie Jensen returned home from Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas where they were vacationing.
Kelly and Betty Schleif went to Osceola. Kaitlyn and Laurin Schleif accompanied them to Seward to watch Kylie Carlson win first place in the 100 meter high hurdles and second place in the 200 meter dash.
Clara Ruttman was a dinner guest of Bud and Ruth Ann Whitmore at LoRayne’s in Hastings.
Bessie Reeve, Patsy Troudt and Emil and Geraldine Stichka of Ruskin went to Scandia, to the home of Gene and Rose Blackwood to help Alice Blackwood celebrate her 93rd birthday.
A Long Time Ago in the Lawrence Locomotive
100 Years Ago
April 1920
Dr. Dierker had the yard of his home greatly improved by grading, laying of sidewalks and shrubbery.
Mrs. John Kirshner and sister, Tillie Bangert, were at Hastings to visit John who was reported making a good recovery at the hospital. Freda Bangert who worked for the Riley family at Kearney returned home.
Henry Brockman bought a new Willys-Knight car.
Mr. Meyers of Shickley visited his son, Wm. and daughter, Mrs. DeMamphrey. Mr. Meyers said he had sold his farm north of Shickley for $175 per acre.
R.B.McIntire agent, sold 120 acres belonging to Mrs. John Wenzinger to Wm. Kucera. The unimproved land was six miles northeast of Lawrence and brought $150 per acre.
90 Years Ago
May 16, 1930
Census returns were released for Lawrence and Victor and St. Stephen’s precincts by the supervisor for the district. The preliminary count subject to correction, gave the village a population of 528, a loss of ten persons since January 1, 1920. Twenty-two farms were enumerated in the village.
Matrimonial plans were published for Miss Leona Dolnicek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dolnicek, and Frank A. Faimon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Faimon. The wedding was to be on May 26.
Cornelius Buescher and Irenaeius Pohlmier left on a trip which they expected to take several months. California was their ultimate destination with stops along the road wherever work was plentiful. They intended to go the northern route and return the southern one.
Martin Brockman purchased the pool hall from Dr. J.D. Dorwart, who was in possession since May 1. The new owner conducted the business himself.
Dr. J.D. Dorwart announced that with his wife and three daughters, he was moving from Lawrence. He was taking over the dental practice of his father, who died several days ago.
Mrs. Hilda Groves died at her home in Lawrence. She was 82 years old and was survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elias Dancer.
Miss Carolin Keller and Cecilia Carl registered with the Omnibus College of Winfield, Kan., and left from Lincoln for a 50 day tour through 25 southern and eastern states and two provinces in Canada.
50 Years Ago
May 1, 1980
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Troudt attended a card party at the Lester Schleufer home of Nora.
Jamie Nejezchleb, Michelle and Melissa Skalka were among the first graders from Fairfield school taking a tour in Hastings. Mrs. George Kucera was their teacher.
The Nebraska American Legion law and order committee announced the names of 45 boys chosen to attend the Legion’s annual Junior Lawmen Week. Ronald Janda of Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Janda, was among the boys chosen. The boys, all juniors, would go through a week long training session similar to that of Nebraska State Patrol.
Mrs. Eddie Kitten and daughter, Nancy, of the Philippene Islands arrived by plane to join her husband who was in the States since his discharge from the Navy about a year ago. Government regulations prevented Mrs. Kitten and Nancy from coming to the States sooner. Mr. and Mrs. Kitten planned to make their home in Hastings.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hubl and family and Mr. and Mrs. David Hubl of Oklahoma City, Okla., came for the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Anton Mazour, and remained to visit the weekend with their folks, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hubl.
40 Years Ago
May 1, 1980
The College of Agriculture underclassmen captured top honors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Block and Bridle Club’s annual spring livestock judging contest conducted recently. Awards were presented to winners at the club recognition banquet at the Nebraska East Union. One of the junior division winners was Mike Kucera, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kucera of Lawrence. The natural resources major bested 182 other contestants while scoring 683 out of a possible 720 points. Kucera placed ninth in beef cattle judging with 339 points out of a possible 360 points and first in sheep judging with 177 out of 180 points. He was presented with a $25 savings bond from the Geweke Memorial Fund and a plaque.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herz, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Buescher and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ostdiek attended the Knights of Columbus Convention at South Sioux City, Neb.
Mike Kucera of Lincoln was a visitor of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kucera. He came home especially to be an attendant in the Ostdiek-Herbek wedding.
The 160 acres of land belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Witrhlik, was sold at public auction and was bought by Don Gardner of Pauline.
The LHS Boys Track Team was one of 14 teams entered in the Blue Hill Invitational Track Meet. Exeter won the meet with 106 points. Nelson was second with 60. The Panthers placed 11th with 20 points.
Cecelia Furman and Denise of Hastings were dinner and supper guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.Rudolph Gruntarod.
Frank Cecava visited his brother Leo Cecava of Lawrence.
Mr. and Mrs.Henry Souchek of Atwood, Kan., were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Souchek.
Albert Kucera of Billings, Mo., visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prokop Kucera.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Helman and DeEtta Brockman of Lincoln were guests of the Howard Brockmans.
30 Years Ago
May 3,1990
Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Brockman were honored on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the 4 Seasons. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Brockman, Greg and Steve; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kalvoda and Mark of Clay Center, Kris Kalvoda of Omaha, Carolyn Herbek, Jeannie and Jill; Mr. and Mrs. Pat Brockman, Jerry,Jenni, Philip and Brenda, and Father Gary. All enjoyed the dinner and then gathered at the Brockman home for an afternoon of visiting, anniversary cake and coffee.
Jerome K. Karmazin, 57, died at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. He was a member of the Superior Eagles Club, the Knights of Columbus No.1906 in Lawrence and Sacred Heart Catholic Church and served as Nuckolls County Commissioner from 1982 until his death.
Emma Kresbach was moved from the Mary Lanning Hospital to the Bethesda Care Center in Blue Hill.
Mike Kucera of Council Bluffs visited a few days and helped his folks with the construction of the new house they were building.
Mrs. Larry Jacobs of Lincoln visited over the weekend with her father Tom Collins. She took him back with her for an extended visit.
A former resident of Lawrence Willis Kailey, 75, died at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. A retired barber, Kailey was born in Lawrence. He had lived in Hastings since 1932.
10 Years Ago
April 22, 2010
Donald and Gertrude Brandt, Marietta Free, Fern Schoof, Barbara Debrick and granddaughter, Avery, met Lester and Verna Brandt of rural Friend for dinner at Evening with Friends in Milligan. The group visited in the Brandt’s rural home that afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Statz, Mr. and Mrs. Don Gebers, Sarah Wheeland, Phyllis Schmitt, Lois Lewis and Ivalee Jacobitz were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ostdiek at Tuckers.
Eldrick and Elsie Grummert attended the Bostwick card party hosted by Lorna Wilton. They attended the open house at Salem Lutheran Church to celebrate Esther Schlamann’s 90th birthday.
Donna Gillan and Muriel Follmer attended the open house at Oak to celebrate Verla Snyder’s 94th birthday.
Jerome and Betty Mazour visited in Lincoln with Don Mazour’s family. They went especially for Brenna Ann’s First Communion at North American Martyrs Catholic Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Furey and Ryan of Omaha were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Mazour. They all attended the “Big Auction” at the Nelson fairgrounds and later ate together at Tucker’s Steakhouse before the Fureys returned to Omaha.
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be in Nelson
The Red Cross Blood Mobile will be becoming to Nelson in two weeks, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,Wednesday, May 6 at the City Auditorium. All regular whole blood donors who haven’t donated in the past eight weeks or since March 9 are eligible when the blood mobile comes to Nelson. Power Red Donors who haven’t donated since Jan. 14, when they were in Nelson and meet certain criteria, are again eligible.
The American Red Cross is grateful to all who continue to stand through the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hundreds of thousands of donors and blood drive hosts have responded to the call to support the lifesaving mission.
At each blood drive, extensive safety protocols are followed and, additional safety measures were implemented.
In accordance with updated CDC guidelines, donors will be asked to wear face masks at blood drives or donation centers. Donors are encouraged to wear their own face mask-covering that covers both their nose and mouth in accordance with CDC guidelines. If a donor does not have a mask, the Red Cross will provide one. If a donor does not want to wear a mask, they are asked to postpone their donation for a later date.
To help manage donor flow and social distancing at blood drives, appointments are highly encouraged. At most drives, walk-ins will not be accepted.
Guests will not be able to attend the blood drive (e.g. babies, children or teens, unless teen is donating blood).
Provided refreshment items must be pre-packaged only.
In addition, everyone will go through a temperature check at the front door before being admitted.
You can schedule your own appointment at www.redcrossblood.org or give Sally Urhmacher a call (402-225-4292).
If you have questions about your eligibility because of health or travel issues, just give the Red Cross a call at 866-236-3276.
Kansas is one step closer to commercial hemp program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved the plan submitted in January by the Kansas Department of Agriculture to regulate a commercial industrial hemp program in Kansas. This approval is a critical formal step in the process to establishing the new commercial hemp program; however, the program will not be active in Kansas until completion of the process for adoption of rules and regulations.
“This is great news for Kansas, as it moves us one step closer to establishing a commercial program for industrial hemp,” said Jeff Ochampaugh, who serves as chair of the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board. “It’s important for Kansans to understand, though, that our program won’t be active until the regulations are adopted.”
The formal adoption process for the commercial industrial hemp program regulations is underway, as they are being reviewed by several state entities including the division of budget, the department of administration, the attorney general, and the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations. Once the regulations have been reviewed by those bodies, they will be subject to a public hearing which must be announced in the Kansas Register 60 days prior to the hearing.
Given the timeline of the formal adoption process, it is anticipated the commercial industrial hemp program will be finalized no earlier than early fall 2020. At this time, the industrial hemp industry in Kansas continues to function under the industrial hemp research program regulations.
For more information about the industrial hemp program in Kansas, go to agriculture.ks.gov/industrialhemp.
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