Potter Days Premium Lists Due Next Week
The 1941 Potter Days celebration Aug 27 28 will publish premium lists next week if exhibit committees mail or hand them in by Tuesday noon. The Review will print the complete lists in Friday’s issue, 12 days before entry day, with rules for exhibits and awards. Committees should publish entry deadlines removal times and other conditions along with the premium lists to aid exhibitors. The county fair prints such lists yearly. the Review provides free publication but seeks committee cooperation as the big celebration nears in 19 days.
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County Fair
Review
Cheyenne County Student Among 271 Nebraska Degree Recipients
Kaley K. Herboldsner of Cheyenne county was the sole local student among 271 graduates from the University of Nebraska at the close of the 1941 summer session. Degrees spanned 17 states and 61 counties with 16 doctoral recipients and total summer enrollment of 2003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaley K. Herbolds
Potter
Cheyenne County
University of Nebraska
Herboldsheimer
College of Arts and Sciences
Warren H. Pavat
Lodgepoe
Civilian pilot training class grows at Chadron Nebraska
The sixth class of the civilian pilot training course at Chadron with Nebraska State Teachers College has opened this summer with ten students. Morris Hendrickson of Potter attends the college and is enrolled in the course. GE Tripp Michael leads ground school instruction and Frank Snooks serves as flight instructor.
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Nebraska State Teachers College
Morris Hendrickson
Potter
Ge. Tripp Michael
Frank Snooks
Porter Lays celebration promises largest local crowds
The August 27 28 festival aims to outdo all past events with a four million bushel crop in the county and a ten million total in the region. A free from gate celebration features a bigger parade free drawings merchandise rides and concessions. Exhibits livestock contests dances band music and kid cash prizes highlight a full program designed to attract large crowds and sociable visits.
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Porter
Haywood
Gold Seal Congoleum Rugs At Old Low Price At Proudfits
Gold Seal Congoleum Rugs available in many new patterns and sizes at the old low price, offered by Proudfits.
News of Nearby Neighbors Chronicle by Special Correspondent
A compilation from a dozen weekly papers by a special correspondent outlines regional events and community notes. It highlights local happenings, editorials, and notable society items, offering a panoramic snapshot of nearby towns.
Poison hemlock rampant along Platte route threatens livestock
Large amounts of poison hemlock discovered from Gothenburg to Overton along the Platte river. Several farmers report cattle and sheep losses after grazing on the weed. Authorities warn farmers to watch pastures as the weed spreads across western Nebraska.
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Platte River
Gothenburg
Overton
County Scrap Aluminum Drive Totals 629 Pounds
A county scrap aluminum drive reports 629 pounds collected in ten days per a letter from Glen Bal es chairing the county organization to Alfred Ar o as chair. Lodge Pole led centers by population, while overall town totals vary as aluminum is light yet forms a large pile.
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Glen Bales
Alfred Aro
Lodge Pole
Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Meeting Notice
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with a Seymon theme Believing and Doing There will be an official board meeting at 1 00 p m Monday Aug 11 plans to complete this year s financial program and pledges for next year Only three weeks remain in the fiscal year Official members urged to attend Otto A Quailw Minister
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Dan Hargemeister
Seymon
Otto A. Quaifw
Notice of Beer License Application in Petier Village
Neble Koobler proprietor Hoob ler's Snelair Service station on the Lincoln highway west side of Chestnut street seeks an on sale and off sale beer license. The Petier village Board of Trustees will review August 16 1941 at 7 30 pm objections to the license. H Stevens clerk treasurer.
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Neble Koobler
Hoobler
Snelair
Lincoln Highway
Chestnut Street
Petier
Neble
H. Stevens
Clerk-Treas
Wyoming Student Convalesces After Leg Injury
Tonald Biggs, recently fracturing a leg and undergoing surgery in Laramie Wyoming, rests at home during convalescence. He is a student at University of Wyoming.
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Tonald Biggs
Laramie
Wyo
Wyoming University
Philco Farm Radio at 100 hour battery sale
Philco Farm Radio complete with a 100 hour battery offered for 29.95 at Proudfits. Aimed at rural buyers seeking long lasting portable entertainment, the ad highlights battery life and affordable price.
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Philco Farm
Prairie Pioneer Passes at 87 and Ranch Fire Affects Wheat
The article notes Cedar Creek ranch near Broadwater sold for 30 000 to Clarence and Howard Fairchild as part of estate assets of Mac Radcliff who recently turned 87. It also reports a major wheat fire in Banner county consuming over 315 acres plus 200 acres of pasture, with an estimated loss of 11 000 to 13 000 and other Western Nebraska fires including a 2 000 loss near Chappell and a 100 acre field near Big Springs.
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Cedar Creek Ranch
Broadwater
Mac Radcliff
Clarence
Howard Fairchild
Lewel'en
Mr. Radcliff
Merrill County
Banner County
Marguerite Finch
Norman McKinnon
Kimball
Nebraska
Chappell
Big Springs
Dix Child Killed as Auto Overturns
Larry Lamb four year old son of Mr and Mrs George Lamb of Dix was fatally injured when an auto overturned near D on a gravel road. His mother, driving, could not free him and ran a mile for help. he died after being released. A physician ruled the death strangulation. The incident occurred as the family tried to overtake Jeanette Lamb on her wedding trip. The boy is survived by his parents and two sisters.
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Larry Lamb
George Lamb
Dix
D. Drivng
Sunshine 4H club holds sixth meeting at Dorothy Andersons
Sunshine 4 H club met July 29 at Dorothy Andersons with nine members present. Winda Herboldsheimer led, minutes were approved, and three demonstrations were planned for achievement day and county fair. Members chosen for projects included Amy Ann Larson Joyce Larson winter wardrobe, Winoa Heboldsheimer Geneva Elmquist canning, and Dennis Coulter Betty Jean Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine 4-H Club
Dorothy Andersons
Winda Herboldsheimer
Plansere
Amy Ann Larson
Joyce Larson
Winoa Heboldsheimer
Geneva Elmquist
Dennis Coulter
Betty Jean Peters
Zrls
Deloris Coulter
Joic Larson
Geneva Filmquist
Alice Hetmer
Consumers Guide
Geneva Bimquist
Dorothy Anderson
Obituary notices list several late residents
Obituaries briefly list Robert Kissaige 77 Henry July 31 Mrs Lills Hetrick 78 Gering July 28 son Milton Carlson 18 north of Scottsbluff July 27 Louis R Guthrie 61 Mitcell July 30 O N Lovercheck 65 Torrington July 29 Clarence W Day 64 Sterling July 27
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Hetrick
Lills
Gering
Adam Hetrick
Carlson
Milton
Scottsbluff
Juy
Guy Carlson
Guthrie
Louis R
Mitcell
Lovercheck
O. N
Torrington
Clarence W
Sterling
Used Electric Washing Machine for Sale at Prouefits
A good used electric washing machine is available for sale at Prouefits. Prospective buyers are invited to come in and view the unit.
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Prouefits
Free Shows Announced for August Dates
In each program the first title is the feature picture the second the comedy and the third the short subject August 13 Sawing it Professor The Ball Game Fascinating Yosemite August 20 The Great Guy James Cagney The Village Barber August 27 Lets Sing Again Bobby Breen Suitable short subject Make it a habit Come in every Wednesday night and enjoy an hour or two of relaxation in the cool of the evening Show goes on rain or shine
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James Cagney
Bobby Breen
Mrs Iva Thayer Improves After Stroke At Sidney Hospital
Mrs Iva Thayer suffered a severe paralytic stroke at her store on July 26 and has since been hospitalized in Sidney. This week she is reported somewhat improved though still in serious condition.
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Iva Thayer
Sidney
Propane Gas in 100 Pound Containers Offered
Bargain alert for propane gas in sturdy 100 pound containers priced at $6.50. R. H. Proudfit Co invites customers to compare value and save on fuel needs.
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Proudfit Co
Wheat Jam At Dix Elevator Sparks Busy Scene
An electric transformer serving three elevators at Dix burned out Wednesday forenoon causing a rush as 50 to 100 trucks lined up. Wheat arrived at a lively pace with no grain able to be elevated until R. M. Hendee in Potter restored power via an emergency connection.
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Dix
R. M. Hendee
Potter
Potter Review Office Closure Notice
The Potter Review announces closure all Friday and Saturday this week. Payments for water and light accounts may be made at Potter State Bank during the office shutdown.
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Potter Review
Potter State Bank
Wheat Car Shipments from Potter Reach One Hundred Twenty Two
U P agent C C Kaderli reported 122 cars of new wheat shipped from Potter and 88 cars of old wheat by Thursday night, detailing freight movements and tonnage expectations for the period.
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Potter
U. P
C. C. Kaderli
Harvest Nears as Wheat Season Winds Down
The wheat harvest nears its end as locals wrap up work. Kansas City visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Sutherland and son stop at Ella Sutherland’s home. Funeral services were held in Kimball for Larry Lamb, who died when a car overturned. his mother was uninjured. Various local visits and mishaps follow, including Jack Jackson breaking his leg when a building fell on him and cafe opening by Chas Christy and wife.
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George Sutherland
Kansas City
Ella Sutherland
Leo Lockwood
Albert Peterson
Kimbal
Larry Lamb
Jack Jackson
John Roberts Jr
Sidney
Chas. Christy
Pinochle Club Meets Friday Afternoon
The pinochle club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. Ralph Merscheim. Guests included Mrs. Rudy Dedic, Mrs. Chas. Nelson, Mrs. C. Kaderli, Mrs. F. W. Vaughan, Mrs. A. M. Ross, Mrs. Guy Hite, and Mrs. Floyd Sheets. Mrs. Kaderli was an out of club guest. Dedic won first prize and Nelson received consolation. A delightful three course luncheon was served by the hostess.
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Ralph Merscheim
Rudy Dedic
Chas. Nelson
C. ©. Kaderli
F. W. Vaughan
A. M Ross
Guy Hite
Floyd Sheets
Kader'i
Willis Hill Suffered Stroke En Route to Doctor
Willis Hill fainted outside the Clarence Johnson home while trying to reach Dr. W. T. Sloan. He was assisted by friends, taken home briefly, then moved to a Sidney hospital where he is receiving care.
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Willis Hill
W. T. Sloan
Clarence Johnson
Sidney Hospital
Radio tubes tested free at Proudfits
Bring all your radio tubes for a free check at Proudfits. Have them tested and evaluated on the spot to ensure proper operation and performance.
Harvest Rush 18 Ends Busy Wave as Harvest Slows
The 1941 wheat harvest has passed a major surge with many fields finished and grain stored. Elevators and local businesses still feel activity while workers head home to Oklahoma Texas Nevada Kansas and the Dakotas. Some crews remain batching for later harvests as weather stays hot and dry.
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Oklahoma
Texas
Nevada
Kansas
Dakotas
Montana
Pleasant View social notes link families across states
Pleasant View by Herbert Schuessler records a flurry of visits and trips. Joe Gerler and daughter LaVerna and Ruth Steffens toured the Dakotas for several days while the Sage family and others visited Morrow and Heimer households en route to the Dakotas and Montana. Local relatives and neighbors shared meals and church outings, with Arthur Schuessler, Hugo Haack, and others aiding farm work and bringing back cherries from Colorado. Numerous callers and picnics mark a busy community week.
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Herbert Schuessler
Joe Gerler
LaVerna
Ruth Steffens
Dakotas
William Saye
Barbara
William
Sadie Quinn
Wawana
Calid
Morrow
Heimer
Montana
Cheyenne
Art Schubarths
Art Schuessler
Anton Steffens
Joe Ladine
Otto Mueller
Ben Hilpert
Mintkens Visit Lincolnites Enjoy Pottery Outing
Mr and Mrs Frank Mintken of Lincoln visited friends and crop interests with their daughter Mrs Floyd Merriman and her grandchildren Vernon and Darilene of Memphis Nebraska. The group traveled to Potter and planned an outing in the Black Hills of South Dakota on Wednesday.
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Frank Mintken
Lincoln
Potter
Floyd Merriman
Vernon
Darilene
Memphis
Nebr
Black Hills
South Dakota
Relative callers visit Mrs Iva Thayer in past week
Relative callers to see Mrs Iva Thayer during the past week were Mr and Mrs Hugh Polson of Alliance Nebraska, Mr and Mrs Wayne Binning and son of Rawlins Wyoming, L C Binning of Casper Wyoming, Mr and Mrs Ralph Binning from Canada, and Mrs Co W Swingle of Lincoln
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Iva Thayer
Hugh Polson
Alliance Nebraska
Wayne Binning and Son
Rawlins
Wyo
L. C. Binning
Casper
Ra’ph Binning
Canada
Co. W. Swingle
Lincoln
Van Wormer Couple Visits Kimball Friends
Mr and Mrs C K Van Wormer and Donnalee of Kimball spent Friday night at the LeRoy Gunderson home in a brief social note.
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C. K. van Wormer
Donnalee
Kimball
LeRoy Gunderson
Rubber belting in all sizes at Proudfits store
Proudfits announces a wide range of rubber belting available in all sizes from 1 inch to 6 inches. The advertisement emphasizes stock for industrial and workshop use and invites customers to visit the shop for complete selections and pricing.
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State University
Union Pacific
West
Union Pacific Railroad
Tebrinke
S Cale
MR. and
Mrs
E. C. Tebrinke
Hi. R. Bath
Thermopolis
Clarence Gardner
Gardner
Pete Kempany c
Ogallala
Chappelleury
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Gurley and
Brownson
Gurley
Reading
Ronald Ray Bentley
Albert Bentley
Times-Herald
Alliance
Luroer
Lupher
Kearne
N. W. York
Lexington
York
Dawson County
Morrill Mail
Robert S. Oberfelder
Lodgeapole
Dalton
Gurley Ee
Sunshine 4H Club
Kissaige
Robert
Henry
Yosemite
Billy Belmore
Stines Cafe
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