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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

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Annual Farmers Union Picnic Next Thursday

The county wide Farmers Union picnic will be held next Thursday August 22 at Kruegers lake east of Sidney. The free event includes a basket dinner at noon and a program starting at 1 00 p m with Glen Bales John Vasecky Rupert Campbell and H C Hansen as speakers. After the program a North Divide versus South Divide ball game follows and the evening dance features Chick Bonnie and his nine piece band supervised by Chet Krueger.

Farmers Union H. C. Hansen Hemingford Chet Krueger Chick Bonnie

Methodist Church Notes Bring Pulpit Guests to August Services

Pastor C R Tanner invites Potter community to Sunday worship with Kinley Her bckisheimer at 11 oclock this Sunday. August 25 Byron Jomncoc to supply the pulpit. District superintendent to attend the 4th quarterly conference tonight at 7:30. Epworth Leaguers urged to attend Kimball rally August 25 at 5:00. notify pastor.

Kinley Herbckisheimer Potter Byron Jomncoc Epworth Leaguers Kimball

Potter free shows promise detective tale and lineup

Hundreds attend Potter Wednesday free shows as Mac announces next week’s feature Special Agent K.7 a detective story starring Walter Mc Grail Queenie Smith Joy Hodges and Irving Pichel a comedy Stratos Fear and novelty reel Big Fish are promised plus a one hour entertainment block. The Potter Days week shifts to Monday while September 4 marks the season opener Abraham Lincoln is teased for future screening.

Potter Mac K.7 Walter McGrail Queenie Smith Joy Hodges Irving Pichel Pottér Gurley Abraham Lincoln

Bearcats Dominate Bunkerhill 15-0 Despite Absences

In a well played game at Brownson Sunday, the Bearcats won 15 to 0. Leo Fisher pitched all nine innings for Potter, allowing only two hits and collecting four of five at the plate. With Joey Stecher out, Neilsen moved to second and Rushman to short, both performing with veteran poise.

Bearcats Godling Stecher Bill Subry Brownson Bunkerhill Leo Fisher Potter Joey Stecher Young Neilsen Rushman

Mrs. Larson and kin visit Sam Wickstrom family

Mrs. Ever Larson and daughter Gloria Mae and Muriel Evans of Iron River Michigan visit Sam Wickstrom at his home. Mrs Wickstrom joins them for a trip to Marsland to see the McDonald home. They plan to visit the Lamberts at Bingham then Whitman. Sisters Mrs Wickstrom, Mrs Larson, Mrs McDonald and Mrs Lambert.

Ever Larson Gloria Mae Muriel Evans Iron River Micligan Sam Wickstrom Marsland McDonald Lamberts Bingham Whitman Wikstrom Larson Lambert

Mr and Mrs Cecil McKinney Visit California

Mr and Mrs Cecil McKinney are reported traveling in California visiting various sights and enjoying time away from home. The note highlights their presence and itinerary during the trip.

Mrs. Cecil McKinney California

Plenty Fireworks Expected When Peetz Comes Sunday

The Bearcats face Peetz this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with Peetz on the mound, backed by a strong batting lineup. Peetz has led the league and is seen as a top opponent, promising an exciting game for fans.

Peetz Bearcats Fuehrer Hawks

Former Pastor Visits Here In Iowa Democrat FDR Support

Rev. and Mrs. A. R. Garland of Harland Iowa renewed old acquaintances here Saturday. Garland formerly led Potter Methodist church in 1916 17 before moving to Dandridge Tennessee. Mrs Garland later died in a car crash and Garland remarried. He remains a staunch Democrat and declares support for FDR three terms or ten.

A. R. Garland Harland, Iowa Garland Potter Methodist Church Dandridge

No Lutheran Services Here Sunday Reported

Dr W T Kahse from Thermopolis will miss Lutheran church services next Sunday due to a health related mineral bath treatment. He says services will resume the following Sunday.

W. T. Kahse Thermopolis Wigo Kahse

Mrs Sleeth and Family Leave Potter Office

Mrs Hazel Sleeth and family move to Kimball where she works with Northwestern Bell. She managed the Potter office for four years and provided excellent service. Miss Joyce Schmidt now in charge with assistance from Miss Bernice Seyfang until the new dial system is installed.

Hazel Sleeth Kimball Sleeth Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Joyce Schmidt Berneice Seyfang

Detroit guests stay with Lee Hagemister family

Mr and Mrs Harold Talman and their child from Detroit visited old friends here on Wednesday afternoon and stayed overnight at the Lee Hagemister home. Mrs Talman, formerly Miss Alice I Brown, a public school music instructor, said they were en route home from a trip out west.

Harold Talman Child Detroit Lee Hagemeister

Four burner oil stove for sale in Potter Nebraska

For sale, a four burner perfection oil stove with an exceptionally good oven. Price is right. Contact Mrs Albert Jacobson in Potter, Nebraska.

Albert Jacobson Potter, Nebr. Sr

Potter County Fair 4-H and Livestock Exhibit Entries

Potter Days schedule lists 4-H club activities and household entries with prices and item details. It notes entry deadlines, livestock categories, and cash prizes, plus committee roles and wagon regulations for the 1908 era festival.

Sunshine 4-H Club Plans Achievement Program at Potter

The Sunshine 4-H club met August 10 at Willamine Johnson’s home with Mildred Robertson absent. Members showcased handmade clothing and prepared plans for an August 22 Achievement program at Potter high school auditorium. A joint nearby clubs event will feature two numbers per club including a reading and piano piece. Awards, exhibits, and a Triple-A program talk followed lunch by the hostess.

Sunshine 4-H Willamine Johnson Mildred Robertson Potter High School Rexroth Cheyenne County iNews Potter

Potter High School Announces Fall Opening Schedule

Potter high school will open Monday September 2 with morning classes only due to Labor Day. Registration days are Thursday August 24 and Friday August 30 for new and returning students, with freshmen urged to register then if possible.

Potter High School Review Cheyenne County Fair Potter Schools

Parade Prizes and Exhibits At Local Fair Event

Found a fine young Collie dog. inquire at Review office. Parade prizes include ponies 1.75, bicycles 1.75, comic 2, 1.50, all other entries 10, 5, 3, 20 in cash prizes. Dances first night Millard Music Bohemian orchestra. second night Dale Chambers modern orchestra. Potter vs Morrill afternoon 27th. Free acts Joe Schad and his company. Free drawing valuables merchandise. Any body may enter. Livestock 4-H clubs agriculture household historical commercial.

Cheyenne Nebraska Sudan Millard Music Bohemian Orchestra Dale Chambers

North-West Locals Attend VFW Penk at Legion Park Sidney

North-West locals led by A. M. Leafdale report good attendance at the Veterans of Foreign Wars penk held last Sunday at Legion Park in Sidney. Mrs Leafdale was unable to attend. Several visitors dropped by the Joe Cizek home Monday evening including Mrs C R Hide and children, Mr and Mrs A M Leafdale, and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hougen. Keith Leafdale required medical attention for a high fever but recovered well after prompt treatment in Kimball. Alfred Johnson and family visited Sidney Monday to view the motion picture Mortal Storm.

A. M. Leafdale Legion Park Sidney Guizow Gilbert Hougen Yellowstone Grand Island Gulzow Saya West Nebraska Bud Larson Buy Banner County C. R. Hide Victor Johnson Evelyn Edith Anderson Kirk Harold Bovee George Leafdale Harrisburg Fern Yost Adolph Engstrom A. M. Lestéale Alfred Johnson Idney

Potter school chief visits friends in Potter

Prof. L. EB. Gunderson former Potter schools superintendent spent a day in Potter on Wednesday. He now serves as finance secretary at the University of Nebraska and resides in Lincoln.

L. EB. Gunderson Potter Gunderson University of Nebraska Lincoln

Sunshine birthday club meets at Mrs Kaune home

The Sunshine birthday club will meet at the home of Mrs. Kaune on Thursday afternoon August 22. Hostesses selecting Mrs. Kaune will be Mrs. Emil Cords, Mrs. Anna Sanders, Mrs. George Hicks, and Mrs. A. M. Roes.

Sunshine Birthday Club Kaune Emil Cords Anna Sanders George Hicks A. M. Roes

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Methodist Church C. R. Tanner Tere Bbc Parker House Household Department Joe P. Schwartz Dean Hagemeister D. F. Enevoldsen Sec Treas C. E. Biggs L. J. Wheeler Clarence Johnson Fred W. Vaughan J. Brady Erickson Byron Johnson Earl Anderson Gayland Beetz Ernest Anderson Fred Elmquist Dorothy Anderson Doloris Coulter Wyn Arthur Brandenburg Ford Wickhorst E. R. Hadley Wm. Kubes Arthur Schuessler Joe Musil Erickson Harvey M. Fisher Livestock Elmer Buhlerdorf Dewey Larson Leslie Wickhorst 4-H Club Lee Shoemaker Advertising H. Stevens Elmer Seyfang Roy L. MacAdam C. J. Brady A. T. Hildebrand Wm. Goding Lester Stecher A. B. Connell Win. Hagemeister Edgar Anderson C. E. Smith Claude Biggs W. T. Sloan C. C. Kaderli Kenneth Rose Clarence Johnson Raymond Slocumb J. J. Fiegenschuh Chuck ‘Wagon Jim Bertramson Gus Reisburg Clarence Chambers Melvin Warner Edgar Hite Guy Hite Jack Nelson Warren Fisher Wait Blair Harry Lockhart John Filer Joe Foellmer Sherm Gilman Joe Johnson Harry Courtright Palmer Cody Patterson Marshall Davis Emil Forsling Geo. W. Hicks R. G. Rogers George Thirlwall Dance Loren V. Myers Ralph Robertson R. C. Kevm L. H. Schwartz Hugo Harrison Chuck Wagon Old Cheyenne County Colorado Wyoming Office of the Potter Review Camp West of the Park Joe Mieck Benish Hall Tebrinke’s Cafe MR. and Mrs E. C. Tebrinke Sunshine Merry Makers Ramona Himmelright Jane Heimer Jeane McMillan Myrene Theis Newes Morrill Sterling Joe Schad Borre Wm. Slama Clarence Strandberg Stines Emiel Tank
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