Journal
10 Years Ago
October 31, 2012
Jim and Kathy Horn of Schuyler were elected to state offices at the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association and Auxiliary Conference held in Kearney on October 18-20. ZAREK: To Jon and Debra Zarek of Genoa, a son, Emmett Jonathan, born on October 17, 2012, at Columbus Community Hospital. Two Warrior football players, Garrett Sonderup and Lane Knopik, claimed spots on the Grand Island Independent’s football leaders chart for eight-man.
Wolbach will be celebrating its 125th birthday with a party on Saturday which will be held in conjunction with the open house for the new community center. The celebration will conclude with a performance by Patsy Cline impersonator Melinda Ferre.
20 Years Ago
October 30, 2002
Deb Bittner, owner and manager of Floral Occasions, began moving her supplies to the shop’s new location at 314 Broadway Street, former location of Classic Casuals. Meet A Head Start Headliner: Ashley Frenzen. Her favorite place to go is “shopping for clothes because I think they’re cool,” and she loves to eat “applesauce and spaghetti.”
SMITH: To Rob and Vickie (Boryca) Smith of Omaha, a son, Ethan Eugene, born on September 15, 2002, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The Recipe Box recipe featured “Crushed Pineapple Sour Cream Pie.” Chairperson Brianna Rice and several members of the Fullerton FFA organized a hayrack ride and cookout on October 19. Nearly 50 members and guests attended.
30 Years Ago
November 4, 1992
Bryan Pilakowski of Genoa was the winner in the Journal Football Contest. Kevin Bridger of Fullerton got the second prize.
JOHNSON: To Stan and Sandy (Lincoln) Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, a daughter, Amber Marie, bon October 29. Marine Pvt. Brian DeNoyer, son of Jerry DeNoyer of Fullerton, recently completed recruit training. The Fullerton Warriors lost to Shelton 34 to 6. Fullerton put together their only scoring drive when Jeff Hall made a nice catch and ran the ball down to the Shelton 25 where Jeff Small carried it the rest of the way on a nifty run. Michelle Soden was named the Columbus Telegram’s November Employee of the Month.
40 Years Ago
November 3, 1982
DUBAS: To Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dubas of Central City, a son, Matthew James, on November 1 in Memorial Hospital at Aurora.
At the 4-H Achievement Night held Friday, Mrs. Clarence E. Frenzen received a 20-year leader pin. James Cornwell received a 10-year pin. “The Scoop” is playing electrifying Rock and Roll Saturday night at Havens Ballroom from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $2.50. Free Dance Honoring the Silver Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Shotkoski on Saturday at the Loup River Inn. Music by Kava’s Orchestra. K r i s t i Horn, Sher r y Hellbusch, Gina Keith, Kent and Scott Frenzen, Mark and Cheryl Ulferts, Lisa Twiestmeyer and Karren Ronell, members of Mt. Calvary Church youth fellowship, attended a youth retreat at Camp Luther near Schuyler October 29 to 31.
50 Years Ago
November 9, 1972
Crowning of the 1972 Nance County 4-H Queen will highlight activities at the annual Achievement Party on Friday.
Jerry V. Lemon Jr. of Palmer has enlisted in the Army and left November 5 to begin basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zarek have purchased a residence property located on South Irving Street in Fullerton from Mr. and Mrs. Wally Bosak of Genoa. Announcement is being made by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce that 16 dressed turkeys will be given to lucky persons in a give-away November 18. The Fullerton Warriors let a 14-0 half-time lead turn into a 15 to 14 victory for Burwell on Friday. Kevin Wetovick, hard running sophomore back, scored both of Fullerton’s touchdowns.
BORGHEIINCK: To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Borgheiinck of Alda a daughter, Lori Ann, on November 1 in Lutheran Hospital at Grand Island. Meet A Warrior: Randy Furby. A 150-lb. junior and returning letterman who plays end. He has good hands and quickness and should develop into a top notch pass receiver. Rex Marco of Fullerton emerged as the winner of the Journal Football Contest.
60 Years Ago
November 1, 1962
Meet A Warrior: Ron Beaman. A 6-ft. 2-in. sophomore who plays end. He is a good pass catcher and is one of the fastest ends on the squad. Fullerton is beginning to be noted for large things that are raised here. Mrs. Marvin Boyd grew a jumbo-sized turnip weighing 5 1/2 lbs. and measured 23 inches in circumference. She said she raised an exceptionally good crop of turnips this year.
The ASC Office this week says that the support rate for the 1962 corn crop will remain unchanged from the tentative prices set earlier this year. The rates vary from $1.13 to $1.20 per bushel in the state. A local World War I veteran, Len Smith, said he had an experience while serving in the Army in 1918 and it took 44 years to straighten it out. While serving in France, he was wounded on the battlefield and became eligible to receive the Purple Heart. At the time of his discharge his records were not complete, but he was given assurance that the award would be made. Last week he received the medal in the mail.
70 Years Ago
October 30, 1952
An estimated 2,000 servings of pancakes were made Tuesday afternoon to the crowd which came to the Pancake Day celebration staged by the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. The high school band paraded to the Co-op Creamery garage where the event was held and played several selections. Pfc. Billy Beck of the Pierce Chapel area, who has been stationed at Santa Ana, Calif., has been spending a furlough with his wife and relatives. He is being transferred to Jacksonville, Fla., where he will attend engineering school. CARLSON: To Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Carlson of near Genoa, a son, Jerry William, Sunday, October 19. Fullerton Public School will take part in a statewide Children’s Clothing Crusade to collect usable clothing during the first week in November.
80 Years Ago
October 29, 1942
Motorists can help win the war by obeying these rules: 1. Drive only when absolutely necessary. 2. Keep under 35 miles an hours. 3. Share your car with others. North Star News: Robert Lambert is suffering from an infection in his hand as a result of a bruise while husking corn.
Editorial by W. H. Plourd: A sign on the door of a closed cafe in an eastern state was to the point: “No coffee. No sugar. No help.” KOZA: To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koza, a 6 /12 pound daughter, at the Emergency Hospital in Genoa, Monday, October 19. Laurance Klassen is having a new cow barn built on his farm.
For the first time in 35 years, Joseph Shall, 84, last Monday was reunited with his only daughter, Mrs. Mary Schultz, of Virginia, Minn., when she arrived in Genoa for a visit.
Rural schools took part in the scrap drives. The nine pupils of Dist. 29 in Nance County and their teacher, Miss Agnes Armatys, collected 9,610 pounds – 1,067 per pupil – from farms in the vicinity.