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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1937
Page
4
The fragment notes a couple, Ro and Mrs. W G Benschoter, being diverted to Cheyenne on a Sunday. Details are sparse and the source text is incomplete.
John Wilt spent several days in Cheyenne this week. Ray Buchanan of Dalton was a business caller here Monday. Myron Challburg has accepted a position with the Porter Oil company at Lexington Nebraska. The eight months old babe of Mr and Mrs Fiegenschuh is reported suffering from pneumonia. The Auxiliary wishes anyone who cares to make donations of money or food for the Christmas baskets.
Peter Hansen went to Cheyenne on Monday to attend the three day session of the consistory.
Purebred white leghorn and white wyandotte cockerels for sale. Mrs H Stevens. The Busy Neighbors club will meet next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Edgar Anderson's home starting promptly at 1 30.
A Sunday evening service at 7 30 invites all to join in singing gospel songs and enjoy communal worship. The notice emphasizes fellowship and cheerful participation.
The Young People's Choir expresses confidence that listeners will enjoy singing along. Their upbeat message invites broad participation and emphasizes the joy of joining in musical moments.
Coal buyers can save on heat with Rock Springs Pea priced at 6.75 and Bear River Nut at 7.75, advertised by Hagemeisters offering low prices for coal.
Richard S Meyers of Potter is listed as a pneumonia typhoid patient at Memorial hospital in Cheyenne and is reported progressing toward recovery.
A J Oeltjen, a patient at a Sidney hospital, was discharged on Wednesday and returned home. His recovery is reported as satisfactory.
Announcement says a wedding dance will be held at Benish Hall on Wednesday December 15 honoring Mr and Mrs James Stanek. Local social note lists the couple and venue with date.
Mr and Mrs Wm Nitch and their son Clarence from Dannebrog stayed with D F Enevoldsen and family over the weekend. Mrs Nitch is the sister of Mr Enevoldsen. The group was en route to California.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Reichstein and their son, visiting J Bartlett home at Yacob Washington, say they plan to extend their stay for some time. The note adds they report continuing the visit.
Rain continues as residents report heavy showers. Mr Bartlett is once again engaged in the meat business, resuming operations amid wet conditions and potential market impact.
The R N A Christmas party for the kiddies will be held Saturday December 11 in the church basement at 2 00 PM. Mothers are requested to bring a dozen popcorn balls or two dozen cookies.
A. M. Leafdale was installed as commander of Porter McGuire post No. 610 Veterans of Foreign Wars at Sidney last Friday evening. Phil Lip Crantz of Porter was installed as judge advocate.
A junior choir directed by Byron Johnson gave its first appearance at the evening service of the 7 B church last Sunday. The group included 45 voices with Mrs. Clarence Johnson as accompanist.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Wiyckoff relocated from Dix to Potter and now reside west of the Potter hotel. The family had lived in Potter previously and spent the last three years in Dix.
The Royal Neighbors gathered Tuesday in the Oddfellows hall with hostesses Mrs. Henry James Mrs. Wa Scheel and Mrs. H A Warner. Visitors included Mrs. Imes and Mrs. Bauer from Kimball camp. Officers elected Oracle Melane Schwartz vice oracle Ida Lipska recorder Bessie Sheets receiver Ruby Kaderli Marshal Wilma Ded ic Chancellor Emma Stanton. All other offices are appointive.
The Woman's Club plans a December 16 meeting at Mrs Mae Nelson's home with Mrs Olive Sloan as assisting hostess. Leader Mrs Augusta Smith will guide a discussion on Hidden Meanings in Church Symbols. Members will share a Christmas joy at roll call and bring a ten cent gift for exchanges. transportation organizers meet at the bank corner at 2 00 p m.
Neighbors and friends gathered Tuesday evening at the Joe Gerler home to celebrate his 42nd birthday anniversary. The event featured four pinochle tables with high scores by Joe Gerler and Mrs Anton Steffens, followed by late hour lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Hilpert and sons Walter and Elmer, Ernest Gerler and son Gerald, Benjamin Warrelman and daughter, Arthur Schuesster and sons Herbert and Harold, and Mr. and Mrs Anton Steffens and family.
Mr and Mrs Albert Nielsen and Mr and Mrs Fred Prince spent last Sunday afternoon at the Alex Spencer home. Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak Jr and Miss Twila McGinnis were Sidney callers Saturday afternoon. Fred Prince helped Alex Spencer butcher Wednesday.
Latter motored to Sidney. Mrs. Leora Reetz spent Thursday afternoon at the Ray Fisher home.
Reverend G H Boehnke visited the Warren Pontious home. Local families shared Sunday visits and dinners at several homes including Nelson, Mathewson, Schubarth, Morrow, Gemeinhardt, Mueller, Pontious, Starks, and Hilpert. A pair of residents, Walter Hilpert and Herbert Baack, returned from a two week trip to Mexico and California.
School news from page 1 notes language classes working on improving everyday speech and troublesome words. Fourth grade arithmetic focuses on division, including checking and solving division with remainders. Names drawn for Christmas gift distribution after the program.
Highest spelling scores this week in second and third grades went to Cynthia Reetz Clayton Schwartz Harold Fiegenschuh Gerald Christensen Jeanne McMillan Merlefathenson Billy Sheets Leona Tank. In the spell down Vivian Nelson led third grade and Tommy Kubes led second grade. Names were drawn for the Christmas party. For every perfect lesson in second grade each pupil receives four Christmas packages to place on the tree.
Prices furnished weekly by W. G. Benschoter Fairmont Produce Station. Hens 4 1/2 lbs and over 12c per lb Hens under 4 1/2 lbs 8c Leghorn Hens 8c Heavy Springs smooth legs 12c Stagy Springs 110c Cox 5c All pallets now classed as hens Will starts buying turkeys for Christmas trade December 4 All No 2 poultry 3c less Calls and rejects not saleable.
Absent this week are Mark Wickhorst Vivian Nelson and Darrell Jensen. The program scheduled for December 15 at 9 00 a m is postponed to January 18 at 8 00 p m. First grade will perform with first second and third grades. First grade reports new books excitement about stories decorations and Christmas pictures for the room and a class gift exchange is planned.
Absolutely no tree cutting will be allowed at my place five miles east of Potter, and offenders will be prosecuted. It takes 100 years to grow 4 pine trees. Why destroy it to save me. Buy your tree from your merchant.
Promotes LETO'S PYOR RHEA REMEDY with dentist endorsement and a promise of benefit. Druggists, Thayers Drug Store, offer money back if it fails.
Scattering heavy grasshopper and rabbit poison on all borders of NE 4 24-16-53, NW 4 19-16-52 and W 18-16-52. Parties letting stock run do so at their own risk, John Woten. 9m-tf.
JOHN ROIT offers to buy old iron metals hides furs dry bones and batteries. He seeks the highest market prices and asks readers to see him one block east of Potter Gate.
Caller advertises free removal of dead animals with contact phone 134 for Kimball Rendering Co. collection service.
Funeral notice references FICE FUNERAL HOME in Sidney Nebraska with phone number 107. Indicates local service provider for arrangements and inquiries.
Notice of amendment at a special stockholders meeting held October 18 1937 at the bank office. Amended articles redefine bank name and principal place Potter Nebraska with capital stock 25000 and paid in 16000 required. Debentures issued 9000 supplement paid in capital. Bank to operate January 2 1908 to February 1 1962 under 3 to 15 directors and officers. Debenture and indebtedness limitation repealed per statute. Dated Potter Nebraska November 18 1987.
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