From the Belgrade Files

10 Years Ago

October 24, 2012

The Boone-Nance Genealogical Society met at Good Samaritan Estates in Albion. A report was given about the extra research which has been done at Oxford Cemetery. This site is also known as Loretto Pioneer Cemetery, located about two miles north of Loretto on Highway 14. The dates on the headstones range from 1873 to 1912. The centennial committee of Loretto chose to restore that cemetery as their centennial project in 1972 and named it Loretto Pioneer Cemetery at that time. At that time they knew of about 20 burials, but because of research by the Boone-Nance Genealogical Society, members have now located more than 80 burial sites. Fact of the Week: Research conducted at the University of Vienna suggests that yawning may play an essential role in cooling our brains. But yawning to cool the brain is “not functional” when the outside temperature is as hot as the body. Sleep deprivation does increase brain temperature, which could be a factor in why we yawn more when we’re tired.

20 Years Ago

October 23, 2002

The Belgrade feature in the Nance County Journal was titled, “Fur cape donated to museum stirs Belgrade memories.” The Nance County Historical Society received a $100 donation from Jeff Williams of Highland, California. The fur cape is a donation courtesy of the James V. Williams family, also of Highland. The cape was worn by Anna Jane Main Orr. Anna, with her husband, John Orr, farmed across the road from the Sam Vosburg farm and Simon C. Robinson farm in Belgrade. (Now the Williams farm, great-grandson of Anna Jane.) The article in the Journal featured the details of the Orr and Robinson families. Meet A Belgrade Scholar: Eighth Grader Seth Swerczek. His favorite history study is “Nat Turner because he was a smart and rebellious slave that led a slave rebellion in Virginia.” The class he likes best is “science.” Words to Ponder: “Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.” – Anne Frank

30 Years Ago

October 21, 1992

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Donna J. Bourn, whose husband, Rick, is the son of Doris Bourn of Cedar Rapids, recently deployed aboard the destroyer tender USS Puget Sound, homeported in Norfolk, VA, to the Mediterranean with the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier battle group.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schuele hosted a birthday dinner on October 15 in honor of their son Brian and his grandmother, Alberta’s birthday.

The fall area meeting of Missouri Synod Lutheran Women was held Monday at Peace Lutheran Church. “Pow Wow at Peace” was the theme. St. John’s, Cedar Rapids, presented a program about the Lutheran Mission to native Americans through the Wind River Mission in Wyoming.

40 Years Ago

October 27, 1982

The Timber Creek Extension Club met October 12 in the home of Mrs. Max Swanson. Roll call was answered with “The Last Project I Have Sewn.” Mrs. Douglas Hadfield became a new member. Mrs. Galen Malander and Mrs. Margaret Shoemaker displayed and demonstrated articles made from a quilted star.

50 Years Ago

November 2, 1972

EHLERS: To Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ehlers of Lexington, a son, on November 1. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George McBride of Belgrade and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ehlers of Syracuse.

The Belgrade Cardinals girls’ volleyball team won two straight sets from St. Edward on the home court on October 28. Cindy Prososki was high point player for Belgrade.

The Bunco Club was entertained by Mrs. Jack Dufoe on October 23 evening. Prize winners were Mrs. Elvin Gress, Mrs. Jan Shoemaker, Mrs. Edwin Fuehrer, and Mrs. Elvin Wagner.

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Chlopek of Fullerton spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hellbusch.

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60 Years Ago

October 25, 1962

The chancel of the Methodist Church in Fullerton was decorated with baskets of yellow gladioli, white chrysanthemums, and candelabra for the wedding on Sunday afternoon of Miss Wilma Lou Harris of Fullerton and Terry Alan Dufoe of Belgrade. The couple are at home in Belgrade.

WILES: To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiles of Harvard, a daughter, on October 14. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Ostrander are grandparents.

Ray Wondercheck has taken a position with the Bureau of Reclamation at Casper, Wyoming.

The Timber Creek Home Extension Club met with Mrs. Roy Fittje on Thursday afternoon. The lesson, “Selection of Curtains,” was presented by Mrs. Ted Schweitz and Mrs. Richard Hellbusch. Members of the club have planned a tour to Grand Island on November 7.

70 Years Ago

October 23, 1952

The opening of the Belgrade Auditorium was held Wednesday evening of last week with a large crowd attending a dance. The 50 by 100 ft. quonset building is equipped for sports, and basketball games will be played there. The building has a stage which will be suitable for community programs. The building was erected by Irwin and Osterholt. Cy Greek, farmer living southwest of Belgrade, received severe bruises and was badly shaken up when he became caught in a farm loader. Two pairs of overalls were torn from his body Wayne, two, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Carlson, narrowly escaped drowning Friday when he fell into a cistern as he was playing with Bruce Staashelm, four, at the Pauley farm in the Pinnacle Hill vicinity where they had accompanied their mothers to a party. After Bruce told the women that Wayne had fallen into a tank, they saw him floating in the cistern. Mrs. Albert Staashelm slid into the cistern where the water was more than waist deep as she lifted the child up. The women held Mrs. Dale Smith by the feet as she leaped into the cistern to get the boy from Mrs. Staashelm. Wayne regained consciousness after being given artificial respiration. He was then taken to a doctor. Bert Dufoe and Jack Dufoe and Terry spent Tuesday at the Bill Sheets ranch at Burwell duck hunting.

80 Years Ago

October 22, 1942

The T. C. Improvement Club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. B. B. Young on Wednesday. Johnny Ahlers, Belgrade, who is a mechanic in the Air Corps, is stationed at Pendelton, Ore. Russell Martin, Belgrade, is now stationed in Alaska. Harold Nauenburg, Belgrade, is taking basic training with the Air Corps at Minters Field near Bakersfield, Calif. Lester V. Adams, Belgrade, is serving in the infantry and stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smith have rented the house owned by Gerald Malander.

Catch these Game and Parks education events in

November

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled engaging events for the curious in November. Here are some opportunities:

Wildcat Tales preschool program is November 15

Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area will host the monthly Wildcat Tales preschool program Nov. 15.

The program Web Walkers, which will explore spiders, will meet at the Nature Center at 10 a.m. Mountain time. There will be a lesson plan, story and hands-on activity specifically targeted for children ages 2-6 years.

The program is free, but a vehicle park entry permit is required. For more information contact the Nature Center at 308-436-3777. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Family Nature Nights scheduled November 8, 22 Bring the family and enjoy some unstructured outdoor exploration Nov. 8 and 22 at the Outdoor Classroom, located at the northeast district office of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in Norfolk.

This free program is for all ages. It will be from 6-8 p.m. both nights at the Outdoor Classroom, 2201 N. 13th St. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Visit the event listings at calendar. outdoornebraska.gov for more information and to register.

Webinar to discuss cultural, historical interpretation Join a free, virtual webinar panel discussion on cultural and historical interpretation at 12:30 p.m. Central time Nov. 9.

Hear from professional cultural and historical interpreters representing state, federal and community interpretation sites across Nebraska on successful methods used in interpreting cultural and historical resources in Nebraska.

Visit the event listing at calendar. outdoornebraska.gov for registration and more information.

Missouri River watershed subject of educator workshop Educators are invited to Ponca State Park for Discover a Watershed: The Missouri.

This workshop for formal and informal educators at 10 a.m. Nov. 19 will explore how to engage students in this watershed. Instructors will take a closer look at how environmental stewardship and conservation strategies can be used to address the complex issues facing the Missouri Basin.

This workshop includes an educator’s guide, with 36 activities that cover the Missouri Basin’s hydrology, geology, cities, agriculture, recreation, plant and animal species, stewardship and more.

This is a free workshop (a park entry permit is required), but registration is required. Visit the event listing at calendar.outdoornebraska. gov to register or for more information.

Veterans Appreciation Day at Platte River SP on Nov. 12 Platte River State Park will host Veterans Appreciation Day on Nov. 12. The first 50 visitors with a military ID will receive a token for one free shooting activity at the Roger G. Sykes Outdoor Heritage Complex from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Instructors will be available for trap shooting, .22 rifles, pellet guns, archery, tomahawks and slingshots. There also will be naturalists at the event with outdoor learning activities.

See a listing of more education events at Nebraska’s Venture Parks at outdoornebraska.gov/ ventureparks.