North West Locals and Visitors Report Nearby Events
North-West Locals note a Thanksgiving visit by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Leafdale and accompanying family from Slastings, with Edgar Leafdale making a lengthy trip to Rochester Des Moines and Wichita due to a cold in Hastings. Joe Cizek suffers a severe ankle fracture when a windcharger tower collapses on the Joey Stecher place, yet he avoids worse injury. Adolph Engstrom and Lawrence visit North Platte for a few days as Mr. Engstrom 18.
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A. M. Leafdale
Edgar Leafdale
Pauline Johnson
Fedgar Leafdale
Rochester
Des Moines
Wichita
Hastings
Joe Cizek
Joey Stecher
Joe
Adolph Engstrom
Lawrence
North Platte
Mr. Engstrom
Birthday party honors William Studnick in Sidney
Under medical care and seeking further aid for injuries from a Sidney accident over two years ago. Alfred Johnson took his son Ernest to Denver on Monday and back Tuesday. A birthday party was staged for William Bill Studnick at his brother Fred’s home with families of Joe Kubes Frank Dvorak Jr Vine Tec Alfred Johnson Joe Cizek and Gilbert Hougen attending. The Larson family plans Thanksgiving in Scottsbluff to visit a sister of Mrs Larson. Frank Schmid and Mrs Schmid visited Joe Cizek Sunday evening.
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Sidney
Alfred Johnson
Ernest
Denver
William
Bill) Studnick
Fred
Joe Kubes
Frank Dvorak Jr
Vine Tec
Joe Cizek
Gilbert Hougen
Bill
Potter Village imposes special tax on fire insurance firms
Ordinance No. 62 establishes a five dollar annual occupation tax on fire insurance companies doing business in Potter Nebraska to fund and maintain the volunteer fire department. Tax due May 1 each year with receipts issued by the Village Clerk. Funds go to a dedicated Special Occupation Tax Fund for the department's use.
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Potter
Nebraska
Potter Village Ordinance Tax Levied on Insurers
Village of Potter levies a five dollar annual tax on every insurance company and similar entities doing business in the village. If unpaid, the village may sue for collection. The ordinance repeals conflicting laws and takes effect after passage and publication. Passed December 3, 1940. Alfred Arnell, Chairman. Attest H Stevens, Village Clerk. Published December 6, 1949.
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Potter
Alfred Arnell
H. Stevens
Mrs Francis E Hruza Is Dix Caller Sunday
Mrs Francis E Hruza appeared as a caller at the Dix event on Sunday.
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Francis E. Hruza
Dix
Hendee Family Visited Chappell and Nearby Points Sunday
R. M. Hendee and his family spent Sunday visiting Chappell and other nearby locations, enjoying a day of travel and local hospitality.
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R. M. Hendee
Chappell
Leslie Wickhorst Buys New Buick Coupe
Leslie Wickhorst is driving a new used Buick coupe recently purchased. Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedic and children were dinner guests Sunday at the Chas Dedic home.
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Leslie Wickhorst
Rudy Dedic
Chas, Dedic
Crowded Week Omits School Notes In Late Edits
Late arriving articles push school notes and other items off this week, leaving a thinner page. Readers get fewer school updates as editors prioritize late reporting and stronger local items.
Clegg And Prehn Return From Arkansas Trip
Lou Clegg and William Prehn came back Wednesday after a month visiting Arkansas and other locations, concluding their travels with plans to share experiences.
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Lou Clegg
Wm. Prehn
Arkansas
Paper sent to Hasty Colorado upon request by Herman Fricke
Herman Fricke requests his newspaper be mailed to Hasty Colorado. Delivery address details are not provided in the readable text.
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Herman Fricke
Hasty
Colorado
Potter Woman's Club Serves Lunches at Johnson's Store
The Potter Woman's Club plans to serve lunches at Johnson's Store on Saturday December 21, coinciding with the community Christmas program.
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Potter Woman’s Club
Johnson’s Store
Kimball Callers Visit Mr and Mrs Dedic and Mrs Gunderson
Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedic and Mrs LeRoy Gunderson were Kimball callers on Monday.
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Rudy Dedic
LeRoy Gunderson
Kimball
Clarence Johnson Moves Family Into Store Rooms for Winter
Clarence Johnson and his family relocated to rooms above the store last week to endure the winter months.
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Clarence Johnson
Rosenthals Visit Stevens Home With Family
Mr and Mrs Henry Rosenthal and their children spent Sunday as guests at the home of Mr H Stevens, sharing time with the Stevens family.
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Henry Rosenthal
H. Stevens
Farewell Dinner Honors Rev. C. R. Tanner and Family
Rev. C. R. Tanner and his family were honored with a farewell dinner at Stines cafe on Tunesday evening, guests expressing appreciation for years of service and friendship.
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C. R. Tanner
Stines Cafe
Mrs August Nelson Birthday Party With Friends
Mrs August Nelson marked her birthday Saturday afternoon with a small gathering of friends and close neighbors.
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August Nelson
Local Complains About Free Current Disrupting Sleep
A resident criticizes the free current plan claiming the radio blasting all night and the lights stayed on prevent restful sleep, arguing the scheme harms daily life and quiet at home.
Tanner and Hagemeiser Guests of Hansen Family
Rev C R Tanner and family and Mr and Mrs Wm Hagemeiser were guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen on Saturday afternoon and evening.
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C. R. Tanner
Wm. Hagemeiser
Peter Hansen
For Sale Used L. and H. Range In Potter or Dix
For sale is a used L. and H. electric range with enclosed units, complete and installed, asking 25 dollars. Enquire at Brady Hardware.
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Potter Or
Dix
Brady Hardhware
O. E. S. Holds Regular Meeting Next Thursday
The O. E. S. regular meeting will be held next Thursday evening, December 12, at 7730. Election of officers will be held at this meeting.
Patient M. E. Myers Improves After Sidney Hospital Operation
M E Myers who had surgery at a Sidney hospital last week is reported improving satisfactorily and may be able to return home soon.
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M. E. Myers
Sidney Hospital
Local hosts entertain at Roy L. MacAdam home
Mr and Mrs R V Francis, Mr and Mrs BE Browning, and Mr and Mrs Carl Jones were guests at the Roy L MacAdam home Sunday.
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R. V. Francis
BE. J. Browning
Carl Jones
Roy L. MacAdam
Standard Bearers Hold Christmas Party at Mary Beth Whermanse
The Standard Bearers gathered at Mary Beth Whermansen's home on Monday December 2 for their regular Christmas party. Gifts were exchanged among members in a festive, informal gathering.
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Mary Beth Whermansen
Busy Neighbors Club Christmas Party at Prince Home
The Busy Neighbors club meets at Mrs. Fred Prince’s home on Thursday December 12 for a Christmas party. Mrs. Leora Reetz assists as hostess with the gift exchange planned.
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Busy Neighbors
Fred Prince
Leora Reetz
Royal Neighbors Hold Christmas Party At Oddfellows Hall
The Royal Neighbors met Thursday December 5 at the Oddfellows hall for their regular Christmas party hosted by Mrs. LeRoy Gunderson, Mrs. Chas Nelson, and Mrs. L Wheeler.
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Oddfellows Hall
LeRoy Gunderson
Chas. Nelson
L. Wheeler
Laffertys Visit Kimball Amid Illness of Brother
Mr and Mrs Fred Lafftery and daughter Vaundean from Johnstown Colorado spent this week visiting relatives in Kimball due to the serious illness of Oscar Lafferty, Mr Lafferty’s brother.
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Fred Lafftery
Vaundean
Johnstown
Colorado
Kimball
Mr. Lafferty
Oscar Lafferty
Wickstroms Celebrate Third Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wickstrom marked their third anniversary on Thursday November 28. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald In a bowling match the school board beat the town board in the first game and the town board won the second. The dispute ended with a fellowship lunch at a local cafe.
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Kenneth Wickstrom
Donald
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Offica
Potter State Bank
C. V. Johnson
Dentiot
N&br
John Chapman
Monitor Windmills
Licensed
Drayman
Wheeler & Son
Ladies Guild
ARKET
Bones
W. H. Sturges Co
Hagemeisters, Inc
Welch’s
Seyfang Store
Nash
McCormick
A. B. Rapp
the Johnson Store
Graham
Softasile
Texas
Jar
Emsesee
Brazil
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