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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1941
Page
4
The committee thanks all who assisted in sewing for the Red Cross and notes no new quota will be assigned until after the holidays. Articles currently out are needed for distribution and should be completed soon.
Local store reports rapid demand for personalized printed Christmas cards. Stock priced from 1.40 to 2.00 per box, with names printed on each folder included. Order a 20 or 25 card box now.
The past month’s calm, pleasant weather ends Thursday forenoon as clouds roll in and thermometers fall. Weather predictions call for snow and colder conditions today and tomorrow.
Mrs Alfred Johnson and Pauline Johnson express heartfelt gratitude for the many letters and cards received during hospitalization in Rochester. They credit friends with contributing to their recovery and sincerely appreciate every thoughtful gesture.
Donald Biggs and Kim Nelson of Laramie visited Claude Biggs home from Friday to Sunday morning. They accompanied back to Laramie with Al and Mrs Biggs. Don Biggs has been accepted for enlistment in the U S Army Air Corps and expects to report for duty in about a month.
The Village of Potter Nebraska amends Section 3 of Ordinance No. 59 prohibiting sale of alcoholic liquor and beer during polls hours on election days and bans Sunday sales and late night hours 11 pm to 7 am. The ordinance was passed December 1, 1941, by Chairman Alfred Arnell and Clerk Altesta Stevens.
Mr and Mrs Wim Hagemeister have returned from their eastern trip. Oats for sale by Fred V Reetz.
George Gunderson Sr. and George Gunderson Jr. attended a dinner guest event at the residence of L H Gunderson, detailing a family gathering and social visit.
Mrs. LeRoy Gunderson departed on Tuesday to visit her mother in Omaha.
Mr and Mrs Chas Slama and Evelyn attended an agricultural meeting at Curtis Nebraska last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Fisher spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. John Brothers of Sidney, sharing holiday greetings and hospitality in a brief family gathering.
Myron Woten attended a Thanksgiving day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas Slama at their residence, joining family members and close friends for the holiday meal.
Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak Jr and Patricia together with Pauline Johnson were Sidney callers Saturday visiting local friends and family members.
Mr and Mrs L 2 Compton of Denver Colorado were guests at the home of Chas E Smith for Thanksgiving.
Lost spare wheel and tire for Plymouth vehicle. Reward offered. Contact Prank Hruza.
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. MacAdam and Frederick and Mrs. Francis Hruza were dinner guests Saturday evening at the I. V. Franeig home in Sidney.
Dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Cons Gabriel and Mr and Mrs John Engel of Guriey who attended a meal at the Ford Wickhorst residence Saturday.
Due to limited space several articles and correspondence are crowded out this week. All will appear next week, with readers urged to stay tuned for the delayed items and subsequent coverage.
Mrs Dick McGowan and family join Mr and Mrs George Juelfs and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Juelfs and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Rogers and family in a local gathering reflecting on the season and shared community ties.
Mrs. Marie Kaigeroad of the Bonnell Beauty academy in Hastings and Mrs. Edgar May of North Platte visited Alfred Jonnson's home on Monday.
Saturday and Monday evening she was removed from her home by ambulance to Sidney hospital. It is hoped she may recover as valiantly fought to achieve.
Mr and Mrs R B Merscheim and Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Mrs Raymond Luckstorf were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs F W Vaughan for Thanksgiving dinner.
Mr and Mrs Joe Musil and family and Mr and Mrs Millard Musil and Sherryl Lee were Thanksgiving day guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Nagengast.
The local chapter of the O. E. 8 will hold a regular session on December 11 at 7 30 PM. Election of officers will take place during this meeting.
Mr and Mrs Roy Austin of Burwell Nebraska have been visiting at the home of Mrs Austin's sister Mrs Ilerman Moench.
Guests at Thanksgiving dinner at the Dewey Larson home included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Moench and Mr. and Mrs. Noble Hoobler.
Mrs. D. F. Henevoldsen Mrs. R. L. MacAdam and Mrs. Rudy Dedic were guests for an informal game of bridge Monday evening at the home of Mrs. L. V. Myers.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson hosted a Thanksgiving day dinner for a list of guests including Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Raper and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Raper of Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson, Mrs. Anna Nelson and Joe and Anton Benish.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocumb entertained at dinner Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs R L MacAdam in a cordial social gathering with both couples as distinguish guests.
Mr and Mrs Chas EK Smith and their daughter Marjorie spent the weekend in Denver and returned home Sunday evening.
Daryl Dedie visited from Thursday to Saturday of last week at the Chas Slama home.
Gene Kaune of Denver visited with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Schwartz and family as Thanksgiving day guests at the Henry Kaune home.
I Miss Myrene Theis spent her Thanksgiving vacation with Norma Jeane Musil.
Mr and Mrs George Hicks spent Thanksgiving day at Edgar Hicks home. Mrs Mary Sheldon and Georgia spent Thanksgiving day in Mitchell at Don Hanson home. Mr and Mrs L V Myers and son were Thanksgiving day dinner guests at Rolland Hendee home. Mrs W T Sloan departed to O Neal Nebr to be with her ill mother. Mr and Mrs Claude Biggs spent Belland Biggs at Sidney. Mr and Mrs H Stevens and child ren spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Pine Bluffs Wyo.
More than 14 percent of the shelt erbelt trees planted in Nebraska last year have survived, according to reports from Lincoln.
The Auxiliary announces it will not distribute Christmas baskets this year, as is their usual custom, due to lack of need and to conserve funds for possible emergencies.
Dean Hagemeister, owner of a fine Studebaker sedan, recently drove his family from South Bend Indiana. Ervin Whkeeler purchased Hagemeister’s Oldsmobile sedan.
Thanksgiving day guests of Mrs. Pearl Sanders included Mr. and Mrs. Nick Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jacobson, and Mrs. Carl Muller.
Mrs Anna Sanders was Thanksgiving day guest at the Rasmus Nelson home in Sidney, where she has spent the past two weeks while receiving medical treatments.
Guests at the Ed McGowan residence for Thanksgiving included Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McMillan and Jean, among others.
A boy was born November 3, 1941, at the home of Mrs Cutler and her husband in Los Angeles. Both mother and child are reported doing nicely. Mrs Cutler is recalled here as Letha Moench, daughter of Herman Moench.
Mrs. Guy Hite hosted her pinochle club last Friday afternoon at her residence. Mrs. F W Vaughan captured first prize with Mrs. Robert Gustafson taking second. Hostess Mrs Iva Thayer, recently weakened by a long illness after a severe stroke, prepared a luncheon, but her condition worsened afterward.
The county meeting of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be held in Sidney city auditorium on Monday evening December 8. All Potter members are cordially invited. Ralph Robertson stated that if enough wish to go he would take a bus load.
Mr and Mrs R L MacAdamen hosted Thanksgiving dinner for Mr and Mrs Ray Arnell of Dalton and Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocumb. Evening guests included Mr and Mrs R V Francis of Sidney, Mr and Mrs Roy Jacobson and Mrs Carl Muller of Denver.
Mr and Mrs Walter Schubarth entertained relatives and friends at their home for Thanksgiving dinner listing guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Schubarth and family Mr and Mrs Arthur Schuessler and family Mr and Mrs Walter Hilpert Mr and Mrs Arthur Beach and family Mr and Mrs Chas Dedic Mr and Mrs Russell Jacobs and Miss Mildred Schuessler
A Saturday afternoon miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Raymond Suckstorf nee Maxine Wells at the Methodist church parlors drew about 95 guests. Many useful gifts were received, and the bride departed Saturday night for Kansas City to begin her new home.
The article lists college and business school students visiting home for Thanksgiving. Amy Ann Larson of Kearney, Delorax Nelson, Bertha Mae Reetz, Marjorie Ann Frei of Hastings, Ray Goding of Chadron, Dorothy Anderson, Kenneth Kaderli, Deloris Coulter, Douglas Reetz, Byron Johnson of Wesleyan, Bennie Herboldsheimer, Roderick MacAdam, Leo Fisher of Nebraska University, and Rodney Hruza of Chadron are named. Floy Christensen of Bingham spent the weekend at home.
A local notice calls for 5000 skunks and 1000 coyote furs plus jackrabbits at 10c each. B M Hayden announces a fur drive in Kimball Nebraska urging trappers to bring in their lot at once.
The W. S. of C. S. w.1 plans a December 10 gathering in church parlors with hostesses including Mrs A Connell and Mrs Albert Jacobson. Roll call centers on “Outstanding Christmas” as devotions are led by Mrs Anna Connell and the program by Mrs Ernest Anderson. Lincoln Journal pricing notes follow.
Ad noting 11 week and annual prices for the Lincoln Daily Journal, with delivery payers billed yearly and encouraged to pay ahead. Mentions customers may switch to other mail delivery and that the Nebraska State Journal promises late rural news and two hour ahead updates from the post office.
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