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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
1
Mr and Mrs Wm Sparks mourn the death of Laviennia Sparks 41 who died after a lengthy Omaha hospital stay following earlier illness in Sidney and Potter. Funeral arrangements are not yet learned with burial plans undetermined. Her many school friends remember her fondly from Potter years.
A vivid wartime vignette extols the dangers faced by supply drivers on the Burma Road. It portrays brave volunteers and native workers who endure floods, landslides, and bombers overhead to keep arms flowing to allied forces, framing liberty and victory as the prize for their sacrifice.
The American Red Cross drive reports 270 members by midweek with total gifts of 511.00, half kept locally and half sent to the national office. Sponsored by the American Legion, door calls reached most homes though some missed residents may join via D F Enevoldsen at the bank. A list of memberships and gifts follows, with apologies for possible errors.
Dean W. Hagemeister district president of Lodgepole Valley Boy Scouts received the Silver Beaver honor at the area meeting on Wednesday evening. The award, given for outstanding Boy Scout work, surprised him. The other award went to Dr. Steen of Scottsbluff. Walter Haad, national Scout executive, spoke at the Gering banquet. Attendees from Potter included Supt A. B. Connell and spouses, Rev Otto A. Quaife and spouses, Dale Mills and spouses, and Hagemeister family. Thanksgiving guests at the Evoldsen home included Ford Wiekhorst and family, Herbert Johnson and family, Ray Wiekhorst and family, and Mrs. Ashworth.
A dense roster lists numerous individuals and families arranged in a donor roll. The compilation names Yong Benish, Leon Karnick, Pearl Lipska, Edith Sanders, and many others with multiple households and titles, ending with a section labeled DONATORS followed by further names and affiliations. The list references residents, spouses, and widows across various households, with occasional organizational mentions such as Potter Coop. Grain Co. and Co. DONATORS.
A roundup of regional notes includes western Nebraska wheat straw baling for Illinois pulp use, a bridge near Chappell destroyed by a weed fire, thefts in Big Springs, pheasant hunter fines in Goshen county, and community aid by the American Legion Auxiliary for Sidney schools. Also noted: honors for Sumner Burnham in livestock work, John E. Thompson’s Who’s Who listing, Chappell Chamber turkey giveaway, Kimball high school auditorium debut, and elk season miscount involving a mounted elk skin near Jackson Hole.
Mollier Williams age 64 of Ger ing died November 23 along with Victor Foster 78 of Dannebrog, John Green 50 of Scottsbluff born November 21 Archie Hieter 37 of Scottsbluff died November 13 and Calvin Schroeder 18 of Gering died November 20.
Mrs Ervin Wheeler Wayne Bailey and Mr and Mrs L R Seeman join C P Herboldsheimer and Joe Policky in a society roster listing attendees for a community event.
The junior class presents The Old School Spirit in the high school auditorium on Friday at 8 p m. Student director Ervin Bauer leads the staff and cast including Kewpie Anderson Pinky Parker Edwin Kaderli Ralph Weston and Bartley Thomas Jr. The plot centers on Harrisville highs basketball game against Orangeburg with school spirit at stake. Admission is 30c for adults and 15c for students.
A community sale of Christmas seals is launched to fund school tuberculin tests for pupils. Miss Alice Marshall of the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association plans moving pictures on TB effects to be shown after Christmas, with proceeds kept locally if Potter raises at least twenty five dollars.
Mrs August Nelson received a cheerful birthday celebration on December 1 with guests including Mrs Martin Leafdale Mrs Selma Swanson Mrs Mads Larson Mrs Mary Pearson Mrs Jennie McAdam Miss Mary Nelson Claug and Harry Arp. The gathering marked her special day with friends and family in attendance.
The Potter municipal light plant will provide unlimited electricity to every customer from December through January 3, 1942. Bills in December will be limited to the November amount regardless of usage, encouraging holiday lighting and decorations with no meter readings until January 3.
A late model International truck owned by Mr. Burgner of Sidney was destroyed by a fire at the L. Van Raay farm southeast of Potter on Wednesday afternoon. A power corn sheller was also damaged. Burgner was shelling corn when corn husks allegedly ignited by the engine exhaust. The crew, aided by Ralph Robertson who arrived with a school bus, battled the flames for hours to prevent spread to buildings and other equipment.
The Advent season is observed with Bible school at 2 15 p m and worship with sermon at 3 p m. Pastor W T Kahse will speak on The Day is at Hand and invites friends to join in worship.
Sunday school at 10 a m supervised by Dean Hagemeister. Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon The Lord's Sup per. Communion service. Youth Fellowship Rally at 5 p m at Lodge Pole. Minister Otto A Quaife offers reflection on life as a comedy to thinkers tragedy to feel and victory to believers.
Legionnaires are urged to attend a Friday 7 30 PM meeting at the print shop to discuss the annual Christmas program. Santa Claus and treats are on the agenda as Commander calls for broad participation.
The league lists teams GIANTS with Shorty Turner captain. DODGERS led by Herman Fricke. RED SOX with Bud McMillan. CARDS with Rudy Dedic. YANKS led by August Theis. TIGERS guided by R. M. Hendee. DIX with Bob Gunderson. Matches aimed for Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Genevieve Schwartz averages 179 pins. Wi Slama again high for last week at Potter Bowling Alleys.
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