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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
5
Found. A bicycle inquiry at Review office. Miss Cleo Tourney of Crawford visited friends in Potter Sunday. Jimmy Thayer spent vacation visiting a cousin in Dix. Virginia Carter spent Thanksgiving in Potter.
Mrs Flora Courtright has been on the sick list this week but is greatly recovered at this time. Mr Hughes reports the sale of a Windsor kitchen range priced at $12.50 by J. Mr Hughes.
R R Bovee and family were guests at the L J Wheeler home for Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Earl Kratz of Sidney visited Potter Tuesday evening to greet friends.
Mrs E H Biggs and Betty of Sidney were Sunday callers at the Peter Hansen home. Junior Walker attended a Sea Scout meet in Scottsbluff. Ed Meyers joined Thanksgiving guests at Mr and Mrs H Stevens. Gene Binning and family of Dix visited the Thayer family for Thanksgiving. Allen Dykeman and daughters were guests at the R B Hill home. Rev Sorter spent days in Lincoln for health. J W Goodale of Lincoln dined with B L Whiker. John Nelson visited his ill mother in Cheyenne. Seyfang families celebrated Thanksgiving at Whitmine home in Sunol. Harry Witt, employed at Lorenzo, spent Thanksgiving in Potter. Eleanor Jayne Walker and Floy Thayer spent Thursday in Sidney with Helen Hahler. Babcock and Enevoldsen families were Sidney visitors Friday. Dr and Mrs W T Sloan were business callers in Albin area last Monday. Karl Fricke family joined Thanksgiving at Henry Grothe’s. L F Johnson of the Federal Land Bank in Scottsbluff was a Potter business caller. Archie McMillan family and Josie Juelfs visited Julesburg Colorado Thursday eve. Lawrence Schwartz sick again this week but improved yesterday. Hazel Jacobson and Thelma Coulter, Parks Business College students in Denver, spent Thanksgiving there. Thelma returned to Denver, Hazel staying longer.
An unusual tale captures readers with its curiosity and broad appeal, promising engaging details and a narrative that stands out in this issue.
A red Duroc Jersey boar about 80 pounds was lost around November 16 and owners request notification to the Review office. Mrs. W. A. Johnson and Miss Bess Blair hosted bridging last evening at the Flushes home. two tables were in play. The Community Boosters Club announces its December meeting next Wednesday at Cords Cafe. all urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Geo Marsh and Mr and Mrs Al Marsh of Sidney along with W A Johnson of Hemingford Neb were Sunday callers at the J M Hughes home.
A seven pound baby girl named Jo Ann Hagemeister was born Monday November 28 1932 to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Hagemeister. Both mother and child are reported doing nicely at Kimball hospital. The W M S will meet next Wednesday at Mrs. Clarence Johnson's home with Mrs. C W Johnson assisting. Mrs. Esther Osberg will lead the program. All women in the community are welcome.
Regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors to be held at the Mason ic hall Tuesday evening December 6 at 7 30. Election of officers is on the agenda. All members urged to be present. Hostesses are Mrs Lillian Robertson Mrs Estelle Waite and Mrs Isabel Hruza.
Harry Wells advertises corn fed buffalo meat on his tables next week. He expects a young corn fed buffalo Saturday or Sunday. He notes the meat has a distinctive flavor and some prefer it to all other meats.
Grand Island Nebraska November 29 1932 a local advertisement by Dr Rich a Rectal Specialist promotes weekly home paper articles on rectal trouble and claims a guaranteed cure for piles at 50 dollars offering free information upon request readers are urged to cut out the ad and mail it to the doctor for consultation
The American Red Cross provided food clothing and other aid to over 3 000 000 families nationwide during the past winter amid unemployment disasters and misfortune. In 143 coal counties 90 000 families received groceries lunches and clothing while flour from government wheat fed 15 000 000 people March 8 to June 30.
Women volunteers under Red Cross guidance sewed 296000 garments and expect millions more in the 1932 33 winter. Cloth came from national Red Cross distributions using Congress supplied cotton from 500000 bales. Chap ters requested fabric and plans included ready made items such as trousers overalls underwear stockings and box.
A collection of aphoristic reflections on memory, manners, and human nature. Notable lines discuss rapid chores, observation as grammar, job troubles, and cautions about banter. Quotes touch on friendship, discretion, home gardening, theater manners, and the drift of ideals as one ages.
William Lyon Phelps relays a tale from Daniel Frohman about Leonard Grover then Washington theater manager and Ford's theater. Grover planned Lincoln attendance the night of the assassination, tore a newspaper margin to note the invitation, and saved Booths renewal note with Lincoln paper inside later found in an old trunk.
The 70 foot long, 16 foot high Brontosaurus skeleton unearthed by Othniel Marsh in Wyoming is now mounted and on exhibit at Yale Universitys Peabody Museum. Frances Parkinson Keyes, noted novelist and Washington society figure, discusses life near the capital and her various civic roles and writings.
For the weekend of December 10 11 Union Pacific will sell round trip chair car tickets from Potter to Denver for 4.25 dollars. For information about train service sale dates and return limits call or see a Union Pacific agent.
Reva Poindexter and parents visited Rock River Wyoming over the holiday. C M Bietel visited Peru during Thanksgiving. Roy Peterson and wife rented rooms over the Red Garage in town. Clifford Stahly was a business caller in Julesburg. Perry Clark Vern Shalw Zelma Fricke and children spent Saturday at Walt Nelsons. Lovitt and Taylor spent the holiday at Golden and Denver. H S Reynolds family visited Hastings. A dance drew many at Carl Belgum’s. W E Stahly and son Bod visited Atkinson with Mrs Chan Coxbill. Gus Reisburg did business in Greeley and Ft Morgan. John Manning family and grandma Manning visited Lee Peterson home. John Clausen Jr. spent days in Omaha on business. Legion and Auxiliairy members attended convention at Gering. Geo Bendixen of Kimsball visited J P Bendixon home. L L Pugh car turned over near Kimball. no major injuries. car damaged.
An obituary styled ad urging readers to contact Rice Funeral Home in Sidney Nebraska for funeral services. Includes address and old phone number reference, signaling local funeral arrangements.
An old ad announces O Tas O ointment and capsules for sale with prices 75 cents and 50 cents and a guarantee. Available at all drug stores or by mail postpaid from Thayer's Drug Store in Potter Nebraska. Store hours noted as 9a to 12a.
James Filbin, 12, son of Mrs. Margaret Filbin of Sidney, was instantly killed last Sunday when he fell under a City Water Department sprinkler truck while attempting to board it. He suffered a broken neck and other head and body injuries. The driver, Jesse Hunnicutt, was absolved of blame.
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