Potter Methodist Church News Notes Update
Potter Methodist Church reports progress in World Service and Benevolences as the conference year ends. The pastor urges timely financial responses while noting illness and vacations reduced attendance. Next Sunday features The Biggest Job of the Church at 11 am, Kirk at 2:30 pm, Johnson's Grove at 5 pm weather permitting, with 8 pm worship if needed. Quarterly Conference at 9 am Aug 23. Dr Keve to preach at Kimball at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Service
Chuch
Potter
Kirk
Johnson’s Grove
Keve
Kimball
Sunol and Sidney Visitors Reported This Week
Sunol Nebr residents Joe Lucas visited on Monday. Mr and Mrs Bluhm visited Sidney on Monday. Mrs A Englert of Lodge Pole called on relatives Sunday. Richard Frans and family called at Schimkas Sunday. Miss Esther Booth returned from Boulder Colorado where she had been attending school Wednesday. Richard Pavlat spent Sunday at Lodge Pole with his parents. Mrs Booth spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs J B Ruttner.
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Joe Lucas
Bluhm
Sidney
A. Englert
Lodge Pole
Richard Frans
Schimka
Esther Booth
Boulder
Colo
Richard Pavlat
Booth
J. B. Ruttner
On Our Honor Roll New and renewal subscribers listed
The paper thanks new and renewing subscribers dated recently, naming Jens Olsen in the city Geo W Erlewine Tekamah Nebr Robert Seemann San Jose Calif C A Lawson Devon Pratt NW Bell Tel Co Kimball Arthur Schuessler A I Brady Nebr Land Inv Co Sidney Martin Leafdale J M Nelson Wmn Rodgers Hooper Nebr Earl DePue Saratoga Wyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Jens Olsen
Geo. W. Erlewine
Tekamah
Nebr
Robert Seemann
San Jose
Calif
A. Lawson
Devon Pratt
Bell Tel. Co
Kimball
Arthur Schuessler
A. I. Brady
Ray Bartlett
Nebr. Land & Inv. Co
Sidney
Martin Leafdale
J. M. Nelson
Wmn
Rodgers, Hooper
Earl DePue
Saratoga
Wyo
Sloan Wins First in Golf Contest
Dr W T Sloan captured first honors in the weekly golf contest after a hard fought match. Peter Hansen finished second narrowly. First prize was a 75e golf ball and second prize a 50e golf ball, donated by Hansen Seyfang Co. This weekend two spring tries are sponsored by C A Mangum, with a meal from Lincoln Highway Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sloan
Peter Hansen
Hansen- Seyfang Co
C. A. Mangum
Lincoln Highway Cafe
Evolution and Religion Editorial Stirs Public Debate
The Fellowship Forum editorial condemns teaching evolution in public schools and praises classic Protestant Christianity. It cites a Dayton Tennessee case where a teacher was fined for violating a state ban on evolving theory in classrooms and criticizes Clarence Darrow’s role. It asserts states should control schools and upholds biblical revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Forum
Dayton
Tenn
Clarence Darrow
Ingersoll
Scopes
America
Paul
Jesus Christ
United States
Constant Advertising Keeps Trade Growing, Says Adams
T. E. Adams of Kimball, our genial telephone manager, made business trips to Potter on Saturday and Wednesday. The piece extols persistent effort in business, noting that constant advertising and steady action win trust and trade through repeated, reliable outreach.
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T. E. Adams
Kimball
Potter
Brownson Farmers Union to Meet at Local Hall Saturday
Brownson Farmers Union will convene at Brownson hall on Saturday evening August 8 with a promise of a lively session. All members urged to attend early. Also noted: Mrs Lena Averman injured when a saddle horse bolted, breaking the bone above the ankle. She was taken to Potter for care.
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Brownson Farmers Union
Brownson Hall
Hans Anderson
Sidney
Palmer Thurston
Lena Averman
Teneyck
Potter
Avenman
Robert H. Gilliam
Mitchell
N. J. Nelson
Earl Easton
Robert Thurston
Harvest progress and weather risk shaping grain yields
Harvest is progressing smoothly with many farmers already finished while most sit in the fields. Warm conditions aid gathering, a heavy rain could hurt small grain but help corn and potatoes. moisture remains ample and no crop lacks water. Elevators run nonstop handling over a hundred loads daily as wheat storage and threshing lag behind.
Royal Neighbors Meeting Ends With Social Treat
After the regular meeting Tuesday evening Mrs W T Sloan and her daughter Jeanetta led members to the Lincoln Highway Cafe for ice cream cake and coffee. Dix delegates Mrs Simmons Mrs Jorgenson and Mrs Martin attended. Delegate Etta Bartlett gave a strong report on the Scottsbluffs district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors
W. T. Sloan
Jeanetta
Lincoln Highway
Dix
Simmons
Jorgenson
Martin
Etta Bartlett
Scottsbluffs
Unity and forbearance in faith amid Protestant tensions
The piece reflects on defending truth without hatred, urging unity among Christians between fundamentalists and modernists, and promoting loving kindness. Rev Slocumb preached at Corner School to a large crowd as harvest activity continues. Local residents and visitors are noted in social and business rounds across Kimball Sidney and surrounding areas.
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Hermon
Mountain of
Zion
Notice to Concerned Public About Weapon and Theft Trespass
John G Meyers offers five dollar reward for evidence leading to conviction of anyone trespassing stealing setting fires or carrying high powered guns on section 2-14-52.aard
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Sma
John G. Meyers
Potter Garage Installs Curtis Auto Air Pumping Outfit
Potter Garage introduces a Curtis automatic air pumping system that maintains constant tank pressure by starting and stopping the motor as needed, marking a modern upgrade for the progressive repair shop.
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Potter Garage
Curtis
Pleasant View Residents and Visitors Share News
Pleasant View residents report social visits and daily tasks. W D Mathewson helped Courtright pull pipes from a well, and Frank Matthes hosted and visited with neighbors. Several trips and calls occur including visits by the Bundys, Thies family, and others around Potter and Sidney. A break in Lena Aeverman’s leg is noted with wishes for recovery. About thirty five pounds of twine were stolen last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Mathewson
Harry Courtright
Frank Matthes
Aug. Thies Jr
John Heimer
Leland Bundy
Joe Morefeld
Will Hopkins
Louise
Marjorie
Superior
Nebr
Cheyenne
Wyo
Myrtle Nelson
Frank Mueller
August Thies and Son
Potter
Nels Miller
Pleasant View
Lena Aeverman
Tencyck Bros. Farm
Sidney
Art. Mueller
Donald
Ten Years Ago In Potter Local News Notes
Potter residents report a series of small town events and visits. Millie Hain starts work at the Rome hotel replacing Melanie Kayne. Ranch helpers vaccinate cattle for their brother Joe. Rev Westgren arrives from Brady Island to join missionary meetings in Kirk. Mrs Guy Rockefeller and three children visit the Nelson home. Rev Hanson and family enjoy a two week rest at Hartington and plan to return to Potter. A big barn dance is scheduled at the Troelstrup place south of town next Saturday. Rainstorms caused street and cellar flooding with up to two feet of water. Dr A J Ames makes a business call in Omaha. A D Ivey visits Kimball. J H Biggs and wife in Omaha on business. J H Peterson of Pine Bluffs is temporary agent during Biggs’s absence. Potter band holds a productive practice. Mrs Mary Brown of Big Springs visits daughter Mrs E G Thornburg. Roy Ames of Curtis visits his father Dr A J Ames in Omaha. Mrs J Willard Wilson of Ashland visits daughter Mrs Orlando Adams. J A Woten has water connections installed. Rev Halek from Iowa arrives to lead the Danish Lutheran church south of town, succeeding Rev Schmidt. E E Stevens of Chicago visits his parents, Mr. and Mrs W L Stevens. H Stevens, publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Hain
David City
Rome Hotel
Melanie Kayne
Fred
Clarence Johnson
Joe
Rev. Westgren
Brady Island
Kirk
W. M. Helsing
Guy Rockefield
Fred Nelson
Rev. Hanson
Hartington
Nebraska
Potter
Troelstrup Place
A. J. Ames
Omaha
A. D. Ivey
Kimball
J. H. Biggs
J. H. Peterson
Pine Bluffs
Curtis
Nebr
J. Willard Wilson
Ashland
Orlando Adams
J. A. Woten
Golf Prizes Listed for Club Scores Across Dates
Prizes announced for best golf scores on dates from August 8 to November 15. Sponsors include Mangum Filling Station Home Lumber Co Brady Pharmacy Potter State Bank Potter Review MacAdam Motor Co Variety Store Linn Implement Henry's Store Sandoz Cash Hardware Potter Garage Potter Pool Hall Potter Lumber Co Stanton Store Potter Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Mangum
Jiggs
Home Lumber Co
Brady Pharmacy
Potter State Bank
Potter Review
Golf Club
MacAdam Motor Co
Variety
Linn Implement Co
Henry’s
Sandoz Cash Hardware
Potter Garage
Potter Pool Hall
Potter Lumber Co
Stanton Store
Potter Meat Market
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Potter Methodist Church
L. V. Slocumb, Pastor
Sunol
Ven
DR. Sloan
Evolution and Religion
Zavavavay
Ours
ATC
FAS
State Bank
Brownson
Sextorp
Slocumb
George Hass
Kearney
Dan Duncan
J. G. Arthur
Kimball and
Henry Moench
Florenc
Dalton
Duncan
Sidney Moniay
W. C. Shriver
Hoss
Fred Bartels
Poppitz and
Wills
H. Moench
Mielke
George Jorgenson
Ed. Root
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