Clarence Johnson Named Village Board Chairman for Year
Clarence Johnson was appointed chairman of the new village board, with Alfred Arnell and J. C. Bartlett taking oath of office. Bartlett replaces Geo. H. Gunderson, and Jo Schwartz, Clarence Johnson, and John Witt hold over for another year. The board also named W. Stevens as clerk treasurer and Herman Moench as props manager, with W. Stevens reappointed and Ralph Robertson named marshal, plus pool hall licenses granted and department changes noted. Johnson has served on the board since 1920 and led as chairman in 1924 and 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Arnell
J. C. Bartlett
Arnell
Bartlett
Geo. H. Gunderson
Jo? P. Schwartz
Clarence Johnson
John Witt
H. Stevens
Herman Moench
Board of Health
Ralph Robertson
Fred W. Vaughan
Ray Johnson
Karl Fricke
Potter Fire Department
Workmen’s Compensation Insurance
D. A. Pratt
Sidney
W. E. Cunningham
Johnson
Corn Hog Data Published Here by County Extension
Data on corn and hog figures are published to ensure accuracy for county reports and payments. Citizens are urged to report errors to their community or county allotment committees, as corrections protect individual figures and fair benefits. LeRoy D. Wesley, County Extension Agent, notes confidentiality and the risk of inflated counts across Cheyenne County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trognitz
Cheyenne
Leroy D. Wesley
Potter Community Boosters Meet At Wells Cafe
May meeting expected strong attendance at Wells cafe on Wednesday evening May 2. J C Bartlett leads program with local talks by Dr C W Zike and Dr R E Roche of Sidney. Plan to be present.
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Potter Community Boosters Club
Wells Cafe
J. C. Bartlett
C. W. Zike
R. E. Roche
Sidney
Legion Dance Saturday for Fetter Ball Club
The American Legion sponsors a Saturday night dance for the benefit of the Fetter ball club. Randall-St h. orchestra provides the music. Tickets set at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Amcerricen Legion
Fetter
Randall- St +h. orchestra
First Futteran Church Sermon by Dr H F Martin
Potter Nebraska church announces special services at First Futteran Church with Rev Dr H F Martin, president of Midland College, delivering the sermon. Martin is a nationally known educator and speaker, and the pastor invites friends to attend for a large audience.
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Futteran Church
Potter, Nebraska
W. TF. Kuahse
H. F. Martin
O*jidland College
Martin
Local Telephone Office Sees Change in Staff
Mrs Billy Tigner, employed as chief operator for three years, left Monday for Lebanon Nebraska where she has accepted a portion as chief operator. Miss Lill Ardercon of Dix will take Miss Tigner's place in Potter.
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Billy Tigner
Lébanon
Nebr
Mss
Lill Ardercon
Dix
Miss Tigner
Potter
High scores recorded in rifle shoot in Pine Bluffs area
In a friendly match honoring Jack Jenkins of Harrizon Arkansas, rifles club members and guests contested on the local outdoor range. Fisher's Deadeyes led by Mayer and Wooten posted top scores, while Jenkins Sharpshooters pushed hard with Jenkins adding 272 after the main event. Pine Bluffs beat Potter Sidney by four. Chas Fieser topped Potter with 229 of 250, Girgham of Pine Bluff scored 228.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rifle Club
Tonor
Jack Jenkins
Harrizon
Arkansas
Jack
Fisher
Ficher
M. W. Mayer
John Wooten
Chas, Ficher
A. Mielsen
Walt Nelson
Jack Nelson
Jenkin’s Sharpshooters
Tom Iverson
Ed. Erickson
Howard Fisher
LeRoy Witt
R Bullsj Mayer
Woten
Nielsen
Pine Bluffs
Parks and Sweet of
Sidney
Marksiman
Chas F.suer
Potter
Girgham
Pine Bluff
Antelope Divide Social Notes and Visits
A long list of community gatherings and visits in Antelope Divide area. Neighbors call on Mrs. Dewey Larson and other families, with relatives from Elsie and Sidney joining for birthdays, dinners, and Sunday calls. Numerous confirmations of visits at Nelson, Madden, Johnson, and Larson homes, plus children and guests from nearby towns.
Proposed Music Program Sparks Board Reconsideration
The Board of Education debates next year’s postal music plan arguing the department should stay robust. Current timetable shows 16 hours weekly, proposed rise to 15 hours with minor reductions, and staff expansion to 10.4 teachers if a new grade teacher is added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Wrade
High School Attendance Up With Spring Weather
Attendance at the high school has risen sharply with warm spring weather as many boys miss days to help with work. Officials urge parents and pupils to inform in advance of planned absences to simplify admission slips. If absences keep rising, an advance notice could become compulsory.
Coyotes Triumph 3-0 Over Kimball In Valley Rivalry
The Coyotes defeated Kimball 3-0 in the fourth inning noted by Oeltjen being hit by a pitch. Anderson hit a two bagger and Schwartz fumbled a play allowing a run, Coulter and Coates combined to drive in two more. R Biggs doubled twice, Taylor held the Coyotes to six hits while Coates allowed seven. Kimball’s Taylor starred, collecting three hits in three at bats. Roster included Williamsley, Mayers, D Biggs, R Biggs, Oeltjen, Johnson, Anderson, Schwartz, Coulter, Coates. Score by innings shows a 6-0, 3-0, 0-0, 0-6 spread. Senior Sneak Day to Estes Park, Colorado follows this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coyotes
Kimball
Oeltjen
Anderson
Schwartz
Coulter
Coates
R. Biggs
Taylor
Pams
Wig
Coyote
Wiamsley
Mayers
D. Biggs
Johnson
Local families visit in weekend gatherings
The notice records visits to homes with Mr and Mrs J C Johnson and their children at the Clifford Hammond residence Saturday evening, and a Monday afternoon call at the E M Nelson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Willeford
LaVern Nelson
Chrystie Bertramson
E. M. Nelson
J. C. Johnson
Clifford Hammond
Calendar of May School Events
Calendar of coming events lists May 4 baseball at Kimball May 11 junior senior banquet May 13 baccalaureate and May 17 commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Thieves Steal 65 Chickens Near Pine Bluffs
Rambin through exchanges reports 65 fowl stolen from John Reher farm near Pine Bluffs. Carroll Reese, Chappell boy, named to Cornhusker eleven as tackle. Paxton school board buys 30 Chinese elm for grounds. students plant them. Alabaster beds opened at Ft. Collins. rock being mined. Gilbert Smith of Lodge Pole, student at Oklahoma City, elected president of Oklahoma Y M C A. Telegram with greeting sped world in 2 minutes 46 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton School Board
Gilbert Smith
Oklahoma City
The
Oklahoma Y. M. C. A
Porcupines Removed Near Dalton and Trout Caught Near Torrey Lake
Sam Eckert of the Dalton area with neighbor help dug out two large porcupines to stop bark damage on pine trees. In a separate catch, Barney Fisher of Dallas Texas and L A Snowover of Shoshoni hauled a 266 pound mackinaw trout from Torrey Lake east of Dubois Wilgo.
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Sam Eckert
Dalton
Torrey Lake
Dubois
Wilgo
Barney Fisher
Dallas
Texas
L. A
Shoshoni
Minatare Pitcher Bob Harris Sent to Sioux City Farm
Bob Harris of Minatare, a 1933 sensational boy pitcher, who was signed by Detroit at the Denver Post tournament last fall, is being farmed to Sioux City in the Western League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Harris
Minatare
Detroit
Sioux City
Potatoes Drive Record Planting in Buffalo County
Buffalo county farms planted the largest potato acreage in county history. The Shelton area reported 35 to 40 percent more than last year, with Kearney and Gibbon also showing large plantings.
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Buffalo County
Shelton
Kearney
Gibbon
Former West Dalton resident returns to hospital for treatment
BE Weed a former resident of West Dalton who has been suffering from erysipelas and confined to Dalton hospital went home for a few days but was compelled to return to the hospital for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be, L. Weed
Dalton
Dalton Hospital
Thieves Take Eight Horses From J F Dancer
Horse thieves at Sutherland stole eight head from J F Dancer making two trips. Dancer values the lot at 500 dollars and says they would have fetched that sum at auction. He believes the horses were carried away by a truck.
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Sutherland
J. F. Dancer
Mr. Dancer
State supreme court rules farm laborers cannot lien crops for wages
Madison county case holds farm labor cannot claim any share of crops or stock as security for unpaid wages. Laborers are left with limited remedies and should scrutinize work arrangements carefully. The decision emphasizes careful hiring and clear wage terms.
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State Supreme Court
Madison County
Two Suspects Held After Cheyenne Gun Battle Arrests
MacBride and Murphry arrested at Gering after a running gun battle with Cheyenne officers are found to have prison records in Kansas and Missouri. They remain in Cheyenne custody and likely face trial for passing counterfeit money at Ault, Colorado. They list Tekamah, Nebraska as their address.
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MacBride
Murphry
Gering
Kansas
Missouri
Cheyenne
Ault
Colo
Tekamah
Nebr
Chappelle Forms City Baseball League With Three Managers
Chappelle will establish a city baseball league led by three managers who will train local youths. After registration, the managers plan a meeting to draw teams by lot. Many older players are expected to join to assist in training the youngsters.
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Chappelle
Construction pause at Scottsbluff monument under relief programs
All construction work at the Scottsbluff monument has ceased with the CWA. An attempt to place 50 men at work under FERA failed as no agency could be found to assume the compensation risk. The historical survey group of seven members will work until April 28, filing the assembled data for future use.
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Scottsbluff Monument
CWA
Bank Robbery at Securities State Bank of Sterling
Four or five masked gunmen robbed Securities State Bank of Sterling last week at 8:40 am, taking 19000 in cash and 14000 in securities. They forced entry through the Second Street side door and faced the president, assistant cashier, and teller before fleeing. Buck Turner alerted the police across the street. officers arrived after a lookout with a machine gun was spotted on the sidewalk.
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Securities State Bank of Sterling
Buck Turner
Wene
Bearcats Win Exhibition Over Bunker Shll Kimball
The Bearcats defeated Bunker Shll Kimball 11 to 4 in a preseason exhibition before a large crowd. Brownie Slack pitched the first five frames for Potter, allowing four hits, while Francis Willoughby held the last two innings to one hit. Borcher Heinic and Closman pitched for the visitors.
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Bearcats
Brownie Slack
Potter
Young Francis Willoughby
Borcher
Heinic
Young Closman
Village Audit Shows Minor Errors In Three Year Review
The village audit of clerk treasurer H Stevens records completed and submitted to trustees on April 24 1934. The books were found correct with very few errors given the amount of money handled totaling 47981.49, as stated by W Be Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Stevens
W. BE. Cunningham
Community Social Notes From North Potter County
North Potter residents share weekend visits and gatherings across Sidney and nearby towns. Rae Wickhorst family and friends plant social ties, with dinners, calls, and Sunday hospitality noted among Pitams, Tanks, Rapps, Andersons, and Pearsons. Wayne Rapp underwent an appendicitis operation in Sidney, while several others are listed as ill or traveling, reflecting a busy weekly pattern of arrivals and departures.
Farmers Union Sextorp Meeting at George Coulter Home
Farmers Union local No. 725 will meet on Friday May 4 at the George Coulter home. A good attendance is desired.
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Sextorp
Farmers Union
George Coulter
Kimball to Play Here Sunday Bears On Home Diamond
Another practice or exhibition game is arranged for next Sunday when Kimball will meet the Bearcats on the home diamond if weather permits. The league season opens the following Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseen
Kimball
Bearcats
Clarence Olson Named Caller in Potter Last Friday
Clarence Olson of Grand Island served as a caller in Potter last Friday, details noting his involvement in the local gaming or raffle event.
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Clarence Olson
Grand Island
Potter
Wim Hagemeister Visit Noted in Ogallala
Mr and Mrs Wim Hagemeister visited in Ogallala Sunday, marking a friendly stop in the community and a brief social engagement with local residents.
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Wim. Hagemeister
Ogallala
Ralph Osborn Cited as Caller in Potter Last Thursday
Sidney resident Ralph Osborn served as a caller in Potter on Thursday of last week, according to local society notes. No further details provided in readable snippet.
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Ralph Osborn
Sidney
Potter
Mrs R D Sinclair Joins Husband in Potter
Mrs. R. D. Sinclair arrived in Potter last week to join her husband, Dr. Sinclair.
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R. D. Sinclair
Potter
Dr. Sinclair
Clarence Johnsons Sunday visit to Joe Nelson home
Clarence Johnson and his family were Sunday guests at the home of Joe Nelson, sharing a social visit and time with the Nelson household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Joe Nelson
Mrs Anna Sanders Returns From Visit At Sidney
Mrs Anna Sanders has returned from a several weeks visit with relatives and friends at Sidney, reporting a pleasant trip and warm hospitality during her stay.
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Mirs
Anna Sanders
Sidney
Mr and Mrs Ray Arnell Called In Kimball Saturday
Mr and Mrs Ray Arnell were contacted in Kimball on Saturday by Bates officials regarding an unspecified matter.
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Ray Arnell
Kimball
Bates Home
Walter B- Dix Postmaster Named in Business Circles
Walter B- Dix, the postmaster, was reported to be active in local business circles this Tuesday, with notes of his involvement and transit to a key role in community commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B
Dix
Lie- i
Potter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Community Club
Wm. Steinard
J. H. Madden
L. K
C. PB. Herboldsheimers
Dwey Larsons
Bob Jacobs
Geo. Jacobs
Elsie
V. A. Nelson
Jens Jensen
Jens Olsen
Howard Madden
J. H Maddens
Sterling
J. W. Bartramson
Winda Herboldsheimer
Janice Whitney
E. Nelson
Ierir Marsh
Beulah Brewer
Hazeld van Housen
Lewellyn Nelson
Gunhart Olsen
Maurice Nelson
Fern Marsh
Wilfrd Nelson
Svend Olsen
C. P. Herboldsheimer
J. M. Nelson
Ward Johnson
Potter High School
Axine Wells
Earl Anderson
Rita Miller
Mary Alyce Hughes
Jeanne Nelson
Jimimie
Greeley
Pierce
Igns
Teastes
Loveland
Longs Peak
Hague's Peak
Estes Park
Freix
Estes
Canon
Helen J
Ft. Collins
Agricultural College
Mr. Lancaster
Slocumb
Thayer
Lancaster
Poitier
Colorado
Ramblin
HEC
John Reher
Carroll Reese
Chappell
Cornhusker Eleven
Dalton Business Men
Ft. Collings
New York
Bunkershll—Kimball
North Potter
Ray Wickhorst and
Helen Tank
Dorothy Fisher
Henry Hates
Billy
Jess Tompkins
Evelyn
Chester Tompkins
Donald Jorgenson
Charles Tompkins
Bayard
Ernie Tank
Henry Wickstrom
Ray Wickhorst
Hom
Gladys
Marjorie Smith
George Ransom
Edgar
Ernest Anderson
Omaha
Burdette Read
Harold Tennant
Evelyn Zuhlke
A. B. Rapp
Loren Wheeler
Homer Light
Adline Rapp
Swan Pearson
Emiel Tank
Wayne Rapp
Sidney Hospital
Herbert Johnson
Loyal
Wm. Waite
Willemine
Dorothy Anderson
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