Kerosene Fire Burns Woman and Child at Potter Home
Mrs. Marvin Moench and her three year old daughter suffered serious burns when a two gallon kerosene can exploded while she tried to light a fire in a coal range west of Potter. The mother was burned on one arm and face while the child sustained burns to her arm face and back. Firefighters arrived to find the kitchen charred and the blaze already extinguished by Mr. Moench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Moench
Potter
Moench
Mr. Moench
Local social notes from Antelope area residents
Antelope Divide residents welcomed Monday callers at the J C John g0m home. Grace McCullough of Central City Nebr visited the C P Herboldsheimer home Wednesday to Monday. Sunday guests at the Carl Larson home included Edgar Anderson and family and the Hagemeister children along with Emil Karel. George Whitney hosted Mr and Mrs Henry Anderson of Underwood Iowa. after, they joined Leo Olsen at his home. Howard Madden and family spent Sunday in Chadron. Dewey Larson hosted dinner with Satterfield and Ward families from Taylor Nebr plus Herman Moench and Noble Hoobler. The L K Nelson family reunion celebrated Mr Nelson’s 93rd birthday at Kimball Park. W A Nelson and daughters visited J W Bertramson Monday. F E Willoughby and Clifford Herboldsheimer spent Wednesday at the Herboldsheimer home. Clifford aided his father with combining last week. Wadeine Nelson visited grandparents E M Nelson on Monday. Lucille Van Housen stayed with the Allen Nelson home Thursday and Friday. They called on Mrs Fred Morris and her new baby at Sterling Friday. Jeanette Madden spent the week with grandmother H B Wittrock. Banchetta Beale visited Wilma Johnson Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCullough
Central City
Nebr
C. P. Herboldsheimer
Carl Larson
Edgar Anderson
Vivian
Dorothy
Kathryn
Charlyn Hagemeister
Emil Karel
Henry Anderson
Underwood
Iowa
George Whitney
Whitney
Leo Olsen
Howard Madden
Dwaine
Jeanette
Roland
Chadron
Dewey Larsons
Larson
Frank Satterfield
John Ward
Taylor, Nebr
Herman Moench
Noble Hoobler
Lucille van Housen
Allen Nelson
Fred Morris
Sterling
Jeanette Madden
H. B. Wittrock
Mrs. Whitney
Roy MacAdam
Kermit
Carol Nelson
Marjorie Johnson
Jean Hagemeister
Joyce Larson
J. C. Johnson
Beale
Bonnie Terman
J. W. Bertramson
B. M. Nelson
H. A. Lockhart
L. K. Nelson
Potter Dance After Show August 20 A F D Benefit
Dance event at Potter Wednesday August 20 follows a show with proceeds under auspices of P F D A. Local community group P V F D sponsors the evening entertainment and fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Wed
Community Mentions and Short Visits Across Town
Sunday evening notices at Hubert Herboldsheimer and Floyd Miller homes mark nearby social rounds. Friday to Monday visits include Dale Herboldsheimer at Wesley and Mrs Whitney dropping by Roy MacAdam, with several Nelsons dropping in through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Herboldsheimer
Dale Herboldsheimer
Wesley
Local notes from Dix and surrounding areas
Dix residents share visits across Colorado and Wyoming. Shirley Anne Spencer spends the week in Denver with her aunt and uncle. Mr and Mrs E E Goding host family visits from Colorado Springs. Gordon James takes a new job in Cheyenne. Mrs James Roberts visits her parents the Goding family. Mrs Henry James returns from two months work in Laramie. Lloyd Shaw and family visit Billy Smith home. John Heimer makes a business call in Dix. Laura Sutherland returns from Chadron after attending summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Anne Spencer
Denver
E. E. Godiing
A. Roberts
Colorado Springs
Gordon James
Cheyenne
James Roberts
EB. Goding
Henry James
Laramie
Wyo
Lloyd Shaw
Billy Smith
John Heimer
Dix
Laura Sutherland
Chadron
Pleasant View and Neighbor Visits Chronicle Local News
Pleasant View hosts Edna Schuessler and Aldelma Meisner from Perry County. Harold Myer and Louis Seeman families share Sunday dinner. Seeman family travelers to Stelling. Carl Mueller and family visit Bill Manges. Frank Mueller returns from Loveland with cherries. J A McNew visits Oklahoma City relatives. Chas Herboldsheimer and McCullough visit Dan Heimer. Morrows go to Sidney. Arthur Schuesser clan heads to Scottsbluff. Ference Dunlavy visits J E Morrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Schuessiler
Edmond Schuessler
Edna Schuessler
Adelma
Freida Meisner
Perry County
Art Schuessler
Harold Myer
Louis Seeman
Walter Hagligh
Stelling
Carl Mueller
Morrow
Morrows
Sidney
Arthur Schuesser
Scottsbluff
Ference Dunlavy
J. E. Morrow
Broken Bow Couples Visit Loren Myers Family in Scottsbluff
Mr and Mrs Myers and Mr and Mrs Clay of Broken Bow visited from Saturday evening to Monday at their home. They spent Sunday in Scottsbluff with the Loren Myers family and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Myers
Mrs. Clay
Broken Bow
Mrs
Loren Myers
Scottsbluff
Biggs Family Reunites as Cast Is Removed in Wyoming
Mr and Mrs Claude Biggs and Donald Biggs traveled to Laramie Wyoming on Sunday where the cast was removed from Donalds broken leg He will return to Potter and expects to go to work again next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Biggs
Donald Biggs
Laramie
Wyoming
Donald
Potter
Brand New 1941 Ford Owned by Jon Stepher
Jon Stepher holds a preud possessor title for a brand new 1941 Ford car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Stepher
Harry Wells Makes Business Trip to Alliance East
Harry Wells traveled to Alliance East on Thursday for business matters. He met local executives and discussed potential collaborations and market opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wells
Entrants Located in Sidney With Mr Reland Biggs
A fragment mentions an event or gathering in Sidney involving individuals including Mr. Tind Mys and Reland Biggs. Details and context are unclear due toIncomplete OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éning
Sidney
Mr, Tind Mys, Reland Biggs
Mrs Raymond Slocumb Teaches Magic Class in Dix
Mrs Raymond Slocumb conducted a magic class in Dix on Tuesday morning, sharing tricks and demonstrations with local attendees. The event highlighted basic sleight of hand and audience participation for beginners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Slocumb
Dix
Nelsons Travel to Denver and Return
Emily Nelson and her daughter Eleanor and Stewart Nelson traveled to Denver Sunday and returned Monday. The Auxiliary will meet Wednesday afternoon August 20 with Mrs. Walter Gunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Nelson
Eleanor
Stewart Nelson
Denver
Walter Gunderson
Visit of Omaha family to local residents last Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Mark Malachow and their son from Omaha visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Bud McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Malachow
Son
Omaha
Bud McMillan
Pinochle Night at L. V. Myers Home Draws Five Couples
Guests at the L. V. Myers residence last Friday evening for pinochle were Mr. and Mrs. Rudy McMillan, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Dedic, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gunderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Myers
Rudy McMillan
Rudy Dedic
Roy Gunderson
Wanted Woman or Girl for Maid Work at Commercial Hotel
An advertisement seeks a woman or girl for maid duties at a commercial hotel in Sydney. The notice provides no further details on contact or qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woney
Commercial Hotel
Sidney
For Sale 10 Dairy Cows in Pot ter Nebraska
R E Merscheim of Pot ter Nebraska offers ten good milk cows including Guernseys Jerseys and Shorthorns all Bangs tested with production records on each cow. Sale notice printed as a compact market listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Merscheim
Potter
Nebraska
Mrs. Mable Hagemeister Visits Mrs. Ted Carlson
Mrs. Mable Hagemeister is spending time this week with Mrs. Ted Carlson, sharing social visits and companionship as part of local community customs.
Miss Virginia Thurston Named Maple Hill High School Educator
Miss Virginia Thurston a 1941 Chadron State Teachers College graduate has been elected to teach home economics and biology at Maple Hill High School Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Thurston
Chadron State Teachers College
Maple Hill
Iowa
Mr and Mrs Clyde Nelson dine with W C Sheets family
Mr Clyde Nelson and Mrs Nelson were Monday evening dinner guests at the home of W C Sheets, sharing an informal visit and meal with the Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Clyde Nelson
W. C. Sheets
Mr and Mrs Elwood Harms Visit LeRoy Gunderson Home
Mr and Mrs Elwood Harms of Ox called at the LeRoy Gunderson home Saturday evening in a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elwood Harms
LeRoy Gunderson
Petersons and Dedics Take Mountain Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Ernest Peterson and Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedic left Tuesday afternoon on a vacation trip to the mountains, expecting to return Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Peterson
Rudy Dedic
Lovell Family Visits W C Sheets Home Monday Evening
Mr and Mrs Dewey Lovell and their daughters paid a social visit to the W C Sheets residence Monday evening, sharing greetings and conversation in the evening gathering.
Mr and Mrs Walter Chapman Visit en Route to Norfolk
Mr and Mrs Walter Chapman spent Sunday night to Monday night at W C Sheets home while traveling to Norfolk Virginia where he is scheduled to board the aircraft carrier The Hornet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Chapman
W. C. Sheets
Norfolk
Hornet
Mrs Chas Nelson Leaves for West Coast Visit
Mrs Chas Nelson and her daughter Shirley departed Friday afternoon for an extended visit on the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nelson
Shirley
West Coast
Vaughan Family Weekend Visit Highlights Local Ties
Mr and Mrs Carl Vaughan of Denver spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Vaughan, strengthening family ties in the community.
Singer Sewing Machine Shop in Sidney Neb Offers Repairs
Local ad notes new and used Singer sewing machines and parts available plus repair services for any make. Shop located at 836 1th Ave Sidney Nebraska with contact details and operating date stamp of 8mar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine Shop
Lth Ave
Sidney, Nebr
Mr and Mrs Dedie Visit at Chas Dedie Home
Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedie and their sons visited the Chas Dedie home Monday night observing ob two trees marked for remembrance in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Rudy Dedie and Sons
Chas. Dedie
Juelfs Couple Start Vacation Trip to Denver
Mr and Mrs Dick Juelfs departed Tuesday morning for a vacation trip to Denver. The couple plans sightseeing and visiting friends during their stay in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Juelfs
Denver
Harms Family Visit Noted During Sunday Calls
Mr and Mrs Elwood Harms and their son visited Sunday with Mrs Freida Harms and family.
Business callers from Sid ney visit by Mrs Clyde Nelson and Mrs Walter Brady
Mrs Clyde Nelson and Mrs Walter Brady were business callers in Sid ney Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Nelson
Walter Brady
Sidney
Sidney Callers List From Friday Notables
Sidney residents and guests listed included Mrs Rudy Dedic Mrs Fred Carlson Kathryn Hagemeister and Mrs Ted Carlson also Mr and Mrs Ralph Merscheim Mrs Water Henry Mary Hermansen and Eleanor Hix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Rudy Dedic
Fred Carlson
Kathryn Hagemeister
Ted Carlson
Ralph Merscheim
Water Henry
Mary Hermansen
Eleanor Hix
Snapshot Offer From Alvin Duis Studio in Kimball Neb
Advertising blurb from Alvin Duis Studio in Kimball Nebraska promotes a 25-cent print price for any roll with one day service. The fragment implies a photography business catering to quick turnaround.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Duis
Kimball, Nebr, Or-Tf
Carlson Called to Air Corps Exam in Denver
Kermit Carlson travels to Denver to sit for the air corps examination as part of pre service testing. He aims to qualify for a pilot training program and advance his military aviation career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Carlson
Denver
Air Corps
Nearby Neighbors Events Across Dozen Weekly Papers
A special correspondent compiles a concise chronicle of events from twelve weekly papers, highlighting regional happenings, notable meetings, and local developments reported across the period. The survey emphasizes common threads and distinct local voices shaping each community narrative.
Miss Charlyn Hagemeister at Ted Carlson home week
Miss Charlyn Hagemeister spent a jazzy week at the Ted Carlson home, enjoying local hospitality and social events. The visit highlighted community ties and shared gatherings amid a busy schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlyn Hagemeister
Ted Carlson
Dinner Guests at Carl Larson Home
Guests at the Carl Larson home on Sunday for dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Anderson and Katryn and Clarlyn Hagemeister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Larson
Mrs. Edgar Anderson
Katryn
Clarlyn Hagemeister
Midland Fuel and Timber Co Notice at Foxpark Wyoming
In large quantities at yards. Midland Fuel and Timber Co marks supply details for Foxpark Wyoming located about 40 miles south of Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland Fuel & Timber CO
Foxpark
Wyo
Laramie
Miss Tebrinke Visits Black Hills With Chapell Friends
Miss Betty Tebrinke spends a week in the South Dakota Black Hills as part of a party of friends from Chap pell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Tebrinke
South Dakota Black Hills
Chappell
Weather Hope Grows As Moister Bides For Crops
Rain has fallen for several weeks in the region, bringing needed moisture for corn and other crops and for pastures. Farmers anticipate improving conditions as soil moisture improves and pasture growth resumes.
Mrs Frances Hruza Returns From West Coast Visit
Mrs Frances Hruza arrived home yesterday after visiting her husband serving in the U S Navy on the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hruza
West Coast
U. S. Navy
Mrs Claude Biggs and Donald Visit On Saturday
Mrs Claude Biggs and Donald joined Mrs Ahna Sanders for a Saturday outing as they spent the day engaging in local activities and catching up with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Biggs
Donald
Ahna Sanders
Salt Lake man forged checks on farm near Chappell
Everett Shaffer of Salt Lake City Utah forged two checks last week on Clas Rahe on the farm where he worked near Chappell. He had not been apprehended as the week ended. Bonded indebtedness of the Sidnews school district fell from 287000 to 158000 over ten years per a board of education tabulation. Workmen for A J Meers began excavation for the Paxton municipal light and power plant foundation last Tuesday. Farmers seeking prairie dog eradication advised to use poisoned oats per Extension Circular 1501 or have it prepared at the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Shaffer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Clas. Rahe
Chappell
Sidnews
Board of Education
A. J. Meers
Paxton Municipal Light and Power Plant
Banner County
Agricural
Farm Bureau
Community, Weather, and Derby News From Scottsbluff Area
Lightning hit a Lincoln county home near Bayard, forcing Kildau renters from the burned house. In Morrill country, Oscar Hawkinson, 37, was found dead in his barn in a likely suicide. Kenneth Weatherwax, four, recovering from a rattlesnake bite near Lisco. Hugh Acton, 15, won Scottsbluff soap box derby and will race in Akron. Nebraska eyes clip license plates for 1942 as steel constraints loom. 1941 plates may still be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
L. H Pauley
Lincoln
Conrad Kildau, Jr
Ar& Family
Kildau
Oscar Hawkinson
Sioux County
Morrill
Hugh Acton
Mitchell
Scottsbluff
Young Acton
Akron
Ohio
Richard C. Acton
Nebraska
R. F. Weler
Specials Used Car Bargains From 1940s Advert
Used car sale features several classics including a 1940 Master DeLuxe Chevrolet Town Sedan with 19000 miles and like new condition, a 1941 Super DeLuxe Ford 2-door with new car guarantee, 1840 Mercury DeLuxe Ford with 17000 miles, and a 1989 Super DeLuxe Ford sedan with heater and defroster. Trades and terms available.
Foreclosure Notice on Potter Nebraska Tax Lien
County of Cheyenne files in Cheyenne County District Court on May 6 1941 to foreclose tax lien on Lots 5 and 6 Block 2 Seyfane addition to Potter Nebraska and seeks equitable relief. Respond by September 1 1941 or default judgment will be entered. R P Kepler attorney Heaton for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. James
James
Seyfane
Potter
Nebr
County of
Cheyenne
District Court of
Cheyenne County
Ibave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Renicka
Lily
Cliff- Hammond
Chet. Walters
J. C
L. K
W. A. Nelson
J W. Bertramson
F. E. Willoughby
Clifford Herboldsheimer
Cc. P. Heribeldsheimer
Clifford
Wadine Nelson
Mrs. E. M. Nelson
Banchetta Beale
Wilma Johnson
V. A. Nelson and
Rene Hartley
His
Orchestra of
Harold Hewtt
LaVern Nelson
IX. M. Nelson
Cressie Nelson
Nelson
W. R. Nelson
Ed Lipka
Floyd Miller
Burdette Sanders
Junior Harms
Mrs. Dewey Lovell
Carl Vaughan
Fred Vaughan
10Th Ave
Wheeler & Son
Brady Market
SWIFT
Cudahy
Old Manse
the Johnson Store
Native Lumber
Potter, Nebr
West of Potter State Bank
DIAL
Mor Jel
Ake
Kellogg
DEAL
the Potter Review
Country Campbell News Press
Ndependent
Politica
H. Stevens
Scotthbluff Star-Herald
The
Sec
Kenneth Weatherwax
Virgil Weatherwax
Lisco
Alliance Hospital
Kennedy Motor Co
Chrysler and Plymouth
R. P. Kepler
P. J. Heaton
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