Potter Days Program Set for August 28 29
Potter Days hosts a two day celebration August 28 and 29 featuring the Rosards free hour acts, rides and concessions, band concerts by the Dalton band, a large parade, REB ball game Potter versus Cheyenne County all stars, two Rosards shows, a noon chuck wagon lunch, merchandise drawings, and extensive exhibits in the C W Johnson store building with live stock in nearby sheds.
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Dalton Band
Cheyenne County
Dewis
C. W. Johnson
Fence posts treated for durability by R. S. Proudfit Co
Just unloaded another car of butt treated fence posts. They will last much longer. See R. S. Proudfit Co.
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R. S. Proudfit CO
Potter School Opens September 4 With New Faculty
Potter school will open on the morning of Monday, September 4 after registration and assignments. The faculty includes A B Connell superintendent, Arthur Barrett and Emmaline McLaughlin in the high school, Minnie Rohsting in the high school, Jula B Slocumb music, Maxine Gibbs grade seven and eight, Bernice M Veal grades five and six, Alice Morrow grade four, Esther Shaw grades one to two, with Gibbs Veal and Hamilton new teachers from Watertown Kansas Kearney Nebraska and Orleans Nebraska respectively.
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Potter School
A. B. Connell
Arthur Barrett
Emmaline McLaughlin
Minnie Rohsting
Jula B. Slocumb
Maxine Gibbs
Bern
Calling All Red Shirts This Saturday Dress Rehearsal
A call-out urges everyone to wear red shirts and blue neckties this Saturday, August 19, to participate in a coordinated display or event. The message emphasizes turnout and spirit with a repeat urging phrase.
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Fellows
For Sale Winter rye Neil Dunlavy Potter Nebr
Winter rye for sale in Potter Nebraska offered by Neil Dunlavy. Item appears in a small classified notice listing available agricultural crop. No further details provided.
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Winter Rye
Neil Dunlavy
Potter
Nebr
Dean's High Class Public Address System Keeps Updated
A public address system by Dean's High Class ensures ongoing updates throughout the day. It promises continuous announcements and reliable coverage for events and routines.
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Dean
Premium Lists Exhibit Entries Open for Potter County Fair
Exhibits of agricultural and household products may be received all day August 28 or until 10 a.m. August 29. After 10 a.m. on the second day non-competitive entries. Potter community booth to showcase exhibitors who will compete with similar displays. premiums awarded to individuals. Items to remain until 8 p.m. August 29 unless picked up earlier. Household and 4-H exhibits. next week premiums promised.
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Potter Trade
Potter Community Booth
Potter
Lfair
Angel Food
Parker House
Livestock premium list not yet turned in
A Liberal cash prize tied to livestock premiums remains unsettled as the premium list has not been submitted. The delay affects participants awaiting awards and organizers planning the event logistics. No further details on amounts or deadlines are provided in the fragment.
Automobile Auction to Satisfy Mechanic’s Liens
To satisfy mechanic s liens will sell to the highest bidder for cash at the Potter Garage in Potter Neb at 1 00 p m on Saturday August 19 1939 the following described automobile Buick 1929 Master sedan bearing 1938 Oregon license No 285 715 motor No 2049169 Body No 18869 BE S HERMANSEN
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Potter
Nebr
Buick
Oregon
BE. S. Hermansen
Potter Days Display Promotes Heaters and Stoves
Do not purchase an oil burning heater or bottle gas stove before speaking with our representatives. Potter Days displays will showcase the latest oil burning heaters and new gas stoves from S. Proudfit Co.
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Proudfit CO
Parade Entries Wanted for Record-Long Event
Parade committee urges all to enter with floats and make this the longest parade in history. Prizes total 325 dollars in cash offerings.
Committee list announced for historical exhibits and chuck wagon feed
The committee list for historical exhibits is chaired by Harry Courtright with members Cody Patterson Palmer Thurston Earl Tebrinke R. G. Eggers J. M. Nelson J. W. Bertramson and several others. The chuck wagon group is led by Roy Nelson as chief cook with members Clarence Chambers Jim Bertramson Jack Nelson John Filer Melvin Warner Warry Lockhart Gus Reisburg Walt Blair Sherman Gillman Guy Hite Edgar Hite and Cody Patterson among the names.
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Harry Courtright
Cody Patterson
Palmer Thurston
Earl Tebrinke
R. G. Eggers
J. M. Nelson
J. W. Bertramson
R. E. Merscheim
H. H. Stevens
Roy Nelson
Clarence Chambers
Jim Bertramson
Jack Nelson
John Filer
Melvin Warner Warry Lockhart
Gus -Reisburg
Walt Blair Sherman Gillman
Guy Hite
Edgar Hite
R, G, Eggers
Bear Cats rout Bunker Hill 16 to 0 to stay unbeaten
The Bear Cats kept their league slate clean by defeating Bunker Hill 16 to 0 on the local lot. Surry pitched well allowing only four hits while Bill delivered a standout performance. Encouraged by strong pitching, the team showcased solid offense and defense. Next Sunday they visit Pine Bluffs, followed by a home game against Peetz for the season finale.
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Theibearcats
Bunkerhill
Surry
Bill
Bear Cats
Pine Bluffs
Peetz
Sunday Services Update at First Lutheran Church
The First Lutheran Church announces a schedule change with Dr. W. T. Kahse listed as pastor. Sunday services will shift to a week from the coming Sunday due to the pastor’s absence.
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Announces Service Canceled
St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church located 12 miles northeast of Potter and 13 miles west of Gurley reports no worship this Sunday August 20 due to Pastor Gt H Boehnke attending the Southern Nebraska District convention.
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Potter
Gurley
Gt H. Boehnke
Convention of Southern Nebraska
Methodist Church Notes Promotes August Services
Pastor C R Tanner invites worship next Sunday August 20 with church school at 10 and sermon by Kinley Herboldsheimer at 11. An afternoon grove service begins at five. The conference in Lincoln starts September 12.
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Kinley Herboldsheimer
the Grove
Lincoln
Plunkett's All Star Family Show Here Tonight
Ten Plunkett siblings anchor two thirds of the cast at Potter tonight offering vaudeville, dances and acrobatic acts with a brass band and swing orchestra. The family has toured widely and promises a full evening of comedy. Tickets 10c and 30c with no reserved seats.
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Plunkett
Plunkett Minstrels
Potter Days Chuck Wagon Feed Rules
To eat at the chuck wagon you must have been a resident of old Cheyenne county or adjoining Colorado or Wyoming in 1908 or earlier. A free will offering will pay for the grub. Cooks donate time and labor. Only registered booth badge holders will be fed. Bring your own cup plate knife and fork. Register early for cook advance notice.
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Old Cheyenne County
Colorado
Wyoming
Potter Review Office
Legion Installs Officers at Potter Post No 291
The American Legion Potter Post 291 installed officers Tuesday evening including George Thirlwall as commander Werbert Stevens as vice commander Lawrence Schwartz as adjutant Fred Enevoldsen as finance officer Alfred Arnell as chaplain Guy Hite as sergeant at arms Alfred Arnel as service officer and Herbert Stevens as historian.
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Potter Post No. 291
American Legion
George Thirlwall
Werbert Stevens
Lawrence Schwartz
Fred Enevoldsen
Alfred Arnell
Guy Hite
Alfred Arnel
Herbert Stevens
Lovell Family Hosts Gathering at Home
Mr and Mrs Dewey Lovell and their children entertained at a family gathering Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs J W Lovell of Vim Colorado Mrs Offerson of Sidney Walter Chapman of the U S Navy and Mr and Mrs M B E Myers and Mr and Mrs L F Lafferty of Potter.
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Dewey Lovell
J. W. Lovell
Vim, Colo
Offferson
Sidney
Walter Chapman
U. S. Navy
M. BE. Myers
L. F. Lafferty
Potter
Cox undergoes appendectomy in Cheyenne hospital
Clarence E. Cox had an appendectomy at a Cheyenne hospital last Friday morning and is reported convalescing satisfactorily. Mrs. Cox and their son have divided time between here and Cheyenne and left for Cheyenne Wednesday morning.
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Clarence E. Cox
Cheyenne
Mrs McMillan and Marvin Return from Chicago Visit
Mrs Archie McMillan and Marvin, who spent ten days visiting in Chicago, have returned to Potter. Mrs Sarah Christensen, who started visiting her husband on the east coast, returned with her mother, Mrs McMillan.
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Archie MccMillan
Marvin
Chicago
Potter
Sarah. Christensen
McMillan
AM LEAPING FOR OMAHA Mon day with livestock
EB Mer scheim urges prior contact to arrange shipping for livestock headed to Omaha. The note emphasizes advance notice and coordination for transport.
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Omaha
Merscheim
Potter Area Four H Achievement Program
A large gathering is planned for all four 1 clubs around Potter on August 24 to showcase the accomplishments of the summer. The event will feature a display of projects and activities completed by members and highlight the year’s progress.
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Potter
Heinemanns and Sperry Visit Denver Friends in Dover
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Heinemann of Denver and Mrs. Charles Heinemann of Albuquerque arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. MacAdam Tuesday. Mrs. Georgia Sperry, who spent the summer with Mrs. MacAdam, returned to Dover Wednesday with the Heinemanns and will spend the winter in Denver.
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W.W. Heinemann
Denver
Charles Heinemann
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Roy L. MacAdam
Georgia Sperry
MacAdam
Dover
Mrs Heinemann
Picnic honors Miss Juula Johnson on birthday
A picnic birthday party honored Miss Juula Johnson last Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Dybdahl and Dicky of Denver, Victor Johnson and family, Joe Johnson and family, Clarence Johnson and family, and Mrs. Ellen Johnson.
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Juula Johnson
C. P. Dybdahl
Dicky
Denver
Victor Johnson
Joe Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Ellen Johnson
Johnson Store Front Door Cut In Glassed Entrance
A new door has been cut into the front of the Johnson Store with the old entrance removed. The entire front outside the new door has been glazed flush with the building. Carpenters Arnell and Hagemeister are handling the work.
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Johnson Store
Arnell and
Hagemeister
Herboldsheim Family Establishes West Peetz Farm Home
Mr and Mrs Hubert Herboldsheim and their family reside on a farm they bought thirteen miles west of Peetz and plan to repair the residence soon.
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Hubert Herboldsheimer
W C T U Meeting With Mrs Sloan Set Next Thursday
The W C T U will meet with Mrs Sloan next Thursday afternoon August 24 at 9 45 p m All members to come prepared to help with the program Everyone invited
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Sloan
Swingle Family Visits Lincoln Sister in Town
Mr and Mrs Chas Swingle and two children from Lincoln called Friday at Mrs Iva Thayer’s home and family. They were en route home from the mountains and stopped briefly during their travels.
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Chas. Swingle
Lincoln
Mrs Hide Returns Home After Hastings Visit
Mrs Ethel Hide returned to her Hastings home last week after visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs A M Leafdale and other relatives.
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Ethel Hide
Hastings
A. M. Leafdale
Kinley Herboldsheimer to Deliver Sermon at Potter Church
Kinley Herboldsheimer is scheduled to give the Sunday morning sermon at Potter Methodist Church next Sunday, inviting parishioners and visitors to join in the service.
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Kinley Herboldsheimer
Potter Methodist Church
Prisce Farm Battery Radio Sets Debut at Proudfits
Two new Prisce Farm battery radio models priced at 22.95 and 29.95 feature long life batteries. Consumers are urged to visit Proudfits to preview the sets before purchasing.
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Prisce Farm
Proudfits
Potter Days Dress Committee Urges Red Arm Bands
Notice to women urging all to craft and wear a red armband bearing POTNTER in blue for Potter Days celebration. Bands can be made quickly for under a dime using blue crayola and an iron. Materials and pattern available at Johnson store or from Mrs. Stines.
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Potter Days
Johnson Store
Hagemeisters Visit Ther Mopolis for Rheumatism Relief
Mr and Mrs Lee Hagemeister and their children spent several days in Ther Mopolis Wyoming where Lee bathed at the spring seeking relief from rheumatism.
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Lee Hagemeister
Thermopolis
Wyo
Lee
Poultry House Creosote Ad For Mite Control
An advertisement from Proudfit Co promotes Anenarius Carbolineum a yearly mite treatment for poultry houses. It offers gallon cans at 1.50 dollars and a creosote product for poultry houses at 0.75 dollars per gallon. Bring your own cans.
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Proudfit CO
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