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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1930
Page
8
Republican A W Frie de announces bid for representative in Kimball Cheyenne county district. Primary Tuesday August 12. He seeks support from voters and supporters in the county.
J H Biggs announces candidacy for Cheyenne County treasurer on the Republican ticket in the August 12 1930 primary election. He asks voters for support and notes his candidacy will be greatly appreciated.
A candidate announces a run for sheriff on the Republican ticket. The plan pledges honest, courteous, efficient service and impartial law enforcement with strict economy. Support is requested from voters.
Miss Leola Rogers and Miss Jessie Goding returned last week from their trip to the western coast. They report having a wonderful visit.
W F Wehmiller announces his candidacy for county attorney subject to Democratic voters at the August 12, 1930 primary. He is a member of the Radcliffe & Wehmiller law firm and asks for supporters in the campaign.
Republican candidate declares sheriff bid subject to voters August 12 1930. He came to Cheyenne county in 1904 near Redington, after the war settled near Potter. If nominated and elected he pledges to fill the office to the best of his ability and asks for support.
A campaign notice urging support for John McCleneghan democratic candidate for county sheriff. It lists prior service as Deputy County Judge Cheyenne County seven years, Deputy Sheriff Cheyenne County two years, and Police Judge City of Sidney ten years with a primary on August 12, 1930.
Gertrude M Nelson seeks reelection to county superintendent. She says she has complied with the law and will continue to serve the public to the best of her ability, believing her experience will enable better service in the future. Her call is for voters to support her reelection.
A Republican hopeful for Cheyenne County Sheriff states difficulty meeting every voter before the August 12 1930 primary election. He thanks supporters for backing his candidacy and notes the campaign keeps him busy.
Ed Erickson declares candidacy for commissioner from the third district on the Republican ticket at the August 12 1930 primary. Born in Cheyenne County he has resided here all his life and pledges to know county needs and to give a good administration if nominated and elected.
Cc Johnson announces candidacy for state senator in the 31st district on the Republican ticket. He cites three regular and one extra session served, 44 years in the district, and experience in stockraising farming and banking. He pledges to translate local needs into beneficial legislation and asks for voter support.
H L Challburg, a former Kimball County commissioner from Dix, announces for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket. He previously directed Kimball Water & Supply Co., resigned over bonds, was a 1890 census enumerator and homesteader, and since 1896 ran Farmers Grain Co in Lewis Township. Challburg pledges conscientious service and public-spirited leadership.
Dalton residents faced a 5 1 2 hour blackout last Saturday night as no lights shone from 6 p m to 11 30 p m. Gurley also lost service until 9 30 p m due to missing lightning arresters at the substation. Merchants warn of hundreds in losses and urge a locally controlled plant to ensure dependable power.
A lightly used bungalow model piano is available in the Scottsbluff Nebraska area. Purchaser will assume the remaining balance due with terms to suit. Interested parties should write at once to Knight Campbell Music Company Scottsbluff Nebraska Smare.
Antelope area residents and relatives visited across Taylor, Sidney, Sterling, and Kimball. The tight-knit community shared weekend calls, dinners, and help with chores at multiple homes including Nelson, Madden, Olsen, Bertramson, and Larson households.
Martin W. Dimery of Sidney seeks the Republican nomination for state senator from the 31st district. Backed by Sidney and Cheyenne county business leaders and farmers, he is described as honest, experienced, and well qualified. Dimery, a native Nebraskan and former Seward county state senator, would bring investment, farming, and real estate expertise to Western Nebraska.
A local ad notes a new small Bungalow Upright Piano of national reputation near Potter. The Schmoeller & Mueller Piano Co in Scottsbluff Nebraska offers the instrument with easy terms, promising relief from freight and drayage charges for the best offer. Andrew Anderson has been indisposed this week but is improving.
A 1930 list of Bearcats games with dates and results. May 4 Potter 10 Star 1. May 11 Potter Lorenzo rain. May 18 Potter Sidney rain. May 25 Potter 10 Bunkerhill 3. June 1 Potter 7 Bunkerhill 17. June 8 Potter 9 Sidney 6. June 15 Potter 10 Lorenzo 9. June 22 Potter 14 Star 9.
A sequence of local matchups shows Potter facing Gurley Lodge Pole Dalton and others from late June to September. The table lists dates and results including Potter wins 7 16 34 9 5 12 against Gurley Lodge Pole and Dalton, with upcoming games at Potter or against Potter at several towns.
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