Potterites Attend Chappel Church Meeting With Devotion
A large turnout from Potter accompanied Rev. L V Slocumb to Chappel for the Kearney District Group meeting with ministers from the group present and a profitable program. Potter attendees included Rev. Slocumb Jess Tompkins J C Harris J C Bartlett C B Biggs C W Johnson Peter Hansen plus Ray of North Platte. Women joined the county W C T U convention in Sidney and later some accompanied the group to Chappel for the evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Slocumb
Chappell
Kearney
Potter
Rev. L. V. Slocumb
Jess Tompkins
J. C. Harris
J. C. Bartlett
C. Bb. Biggs
C. W. Johnson
Peter Hansen
Ray
North Platte
Sidney
Elmer Hicks
Chas. Stanton
Emma Olson
F. C. Haris
G.L. Rogers
G. Brady
Mielke
Wm. Helsing
Chappel
Big Carnival Dance at Dix on New Year’s Eve
A large carnival dance is planned in Dix for December 31 with details to follow in a later advertisement.
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Dix
Program and Pie Supper at District No 10
Ann Badziong, a teacher, invites attendance at a program and pie social on Friday December 18 at 8 00 pm. Ladies are asked to bring pies. If weather is bad the event will be postponed.
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Ann Badziong
Bazaar Fish Pond Drive Seeks Ten Cent Packages
Ladies Aid members are asked to contribute a ten cent package for the fish pond at the bazaar in addition to their regular package. Contributions for both the fish pond and main bazaar are appreciated by Mrs C A Larsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
C. A. Larsen
Silverware Cheaper at Sidney Gift Shop Corner
Chests of silverware offered at the Gift Shop on the Corner in Sidney from $14.95 with all new patterns available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Parrist
Daybreak
Garden of Allah
the Canyon
Wallace Nuttings
Odd Fellows Hold Big Homecoming Day in Dix
The Dix Odd Fellow lodge warmly hosted grand officers and members from Sidney, Dalton, Bushnell, and Potter. Deputy Grand Master C. W. Ray and Grand Secretary E. Davis led talks at a 2:00 luncheon, 7:00 dinner, and a program with Rev V. V. Slocumb as toastmaster. about 125 attendees earlier and 175 for the dinner, marking a successful homecoming for one of the region’s strongest lodges.
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Odd Fellow
Dix
Dix Lodge
Odd Fellows
Sidney
Dalton
Rebekahs
Ray
V. V. Slocumb
Potter
EK. S. Davis
E. 8. Davis
York
L. V. Slocumb
Jos. Johnson
O. Angier
State
Get Together Klansmen Meeting in Sidney
The Sterling Klansmen Klanswomen and the Junior Klan announce a free entertainment this Friday night December 11 at 8 o'clock at the Sidney klavern. Thirty musicians and strong vocal and oratorical talent will perform to thank Sidney for past assistance. Plans are ambitious and families are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Klansmen
Klanswomen
Sidney Klavern
Sidney
Hagemeister’s Business Trip to Kimball Reported
Wm. Hagemeister conducted a business trip to Kimball on Wednesday afternoon, as noted in a concise local report.
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Wm. Hagemeister
Kimball
Potter Boys triumph over Sidney Academy 55 to 13
Potter boys dominated Sidney Academy 55 to 13 as Bruce Hagemeister missed the game with chicken pox. Theodore Carlson stepped in with 8 points while Francis Rogers scored 11 and Bert Christensen 16. A double header Friday features Potter reserves vs Bushnell and Potter girls. Next Tuesday Lorenzo visits, with two-day trip to Mitchell and Gering planned for the 17th and 18th. The team joined the Western Conference and will face Sidney Kimball Chappell LodgePole and Minatare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Academy
Academy
Sidney
Bruce Hagemeeister
Theodore Carlson
Potter Boys
Berdell Bartlett
Richard Juelfs
Eugene Schmidt
Francis Rogers If
Theodore Carlson Ir
Bert Christensen Ec
Walter Brady
Arvid Challburg
W. Stahley
Bushnell
Potter Reserves
Potter
Lorenzo
Gering
Mitchell
Local residents return from visits and community events
Mrs. Ben Sims came back from Missouri Sunday morning after a two week visit. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Graham returned to Kearney after a two week stay with the J. A. Graham family. Mrs Ella Parker and daughter returned from Parke Wyoming Sunday evening, with Leland Attaberry joining them for a visit. The Kennsington Ladies held a church basement bazaar and supper Saturday night, raising over 150. Rev. MceMican and wife hosted the community’s young folks Monday evening for games and lunch. Ben Sims returned home Sunday after working at North Platte. Miss Fisher resumed school duties after a Sunday morning return. Mrs Settlemyer and daughter of Bushnell visited Dix on Wednesday. Marie Kelly was ill Wednesday. Dr Moss of Kimball was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Sims
Missouri
Guy Graham
Kearney
J. A. Graham
Ella Parker
Parke
Wyo
Leland Attaberry
Kennsington
MceMican
North Platte
Miss Fisher
Settlemyer
Bushnell
Dix
Marie Kelly
Dr. Moss
Kimball
Candle shop named Gift Shop on the Corner
A Candle shop showcased at the Gift Shop on the Corner offering a wide variety of fancy candles. Prices are about half what they were last year and the selection is larger.
Attendance Boom in Sunday School Service Notes
The Sunday school attendance is rising with room for a few more. Activities include a 10:00 AM Sunday school and an 11:00 AM service, a 3:00 PM conference with Dr. Oliver Neve, and a 6:30 PM Wpworth League. Funds for new songbooks will be collected, and an Easter harvest theme runs through the message from Pastor L. V. Slocumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Neve
Wpworth
Wi Il
L. V. Slocumb
Rev Slocumb closes successful revival meetings
Keith County News reports at the Methodist church revival ended Sunday night with a record 300 attendees. Rev. Slocumb delivered compelling sermons, while a fellowship dinner featured plentiful cats. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan presented him a generous envelope as he urged the congregation to sing America and recite the Lord's Prayer. Fifteen new members joined, and offerings totaled 130 dollars.
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Keith County
Methodist
Slocumb
Platte Valley
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
America
Staley
God
Home Lumber Co Sale Saturday Afternoon
The Home Lumber Company will hold a public sale on the grounds of the old Potter Lumber Company Saturday, December 12 starting at 1:00 p.m. Bills were printed and distributed this week advertising the sale. They offer the former Potter Lumber buildings and many new articles from Home Lumber. See ad elsewhere for full particulars.
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The
Home Lumber Company
Potter Lumber Company
Home Lumber Co
Dance in Potter Saturday Night
There will be a big dance in Potter this Saturday night December 12 with music by Grabill's Merrymakers. Everyone is welcome, committee reports.
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Potter
Grabill
Merrymakers
Local Family Visit Highlight at G L Rogers Home
Mrs B L Walker and her children from Sidney visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Reetz and their child at the G L Rogers residence.
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B. L. Walker
Sidney
Fred Reetz
Child
G. L. Rogers
Basements accident injures Mrs August Mielke
Mrs August Mielke suffered painful injuries after falling on basement steps when a door slammed shut by wind caused her to topple backwards. No bones were broken but she sustained considerable bruising.
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August Mielke
Remember the Ladies Aid Bazaar and Dinner This Saturday
The Ladies Aid plans a dinner in the old Potter State bank building and a bazaar at the Rome hotel next door east. With a sale in town a record crowd is expected if the weather stays nice.
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Ladies Aid
Potter State Bank
Rome
Moench Family Returns From Nebraska Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Henry Moench and their two daughters Erma and Hilda returned last Friday from Scribner Nebraska where they were called Tuesday of the previous week by the death of Mrs Moenchs mother The mother aged 83 died from a paralytic stroke The funeral was held on November 27 The Moenchs traveled by car The community extends sympathy in her bereavement.
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Henry Moench
Erma
Hilda
Scribner
Nebraska
Gift shop on the Corner offers engraved Christmas cards
Ja remarks for 5e Christmas cards that resemble 10¢ and 15e cards. Gorgeous colored engraved cards priced up to the cent each. Name engraving available if a dozen or more cards are purchased at The Gift shop on the Corner in Sidney.
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Sidney
M. E. Ladies Aid Dinner and Bazaar Set for December 12
The M. E. Ladies Aid plans its annual dinner and bazaar on Saturday December 12. Dinner in the old Potter State bank building and bazaar in the Rome hotel next door east feature a handkerchief booth and sewing items. Contributions to the handkerchief booth should be left with Mrs. R. L. MacAdam before the 12th. Dinner menu includes mashed potatoes creamed chicken or roast beef noodles cabbage salad cranberry sauce pickles rolls or bread and apple or pumpkin pie with coffee priced 50 and 25 cents. Family style service.
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M. E. Ladies Aid
Potter State Bank
Rome
R. L. MacAdam
Parker House
BraunSchweig Public Sale Next Tuesday Dec 15
Rev O Braunschweig will hold a public sale of his household and farm articles next Tuesday December 15. An ad in this issue gives more particulars. Read it.
Sidney station master Shoemaker retires after 30 years
W. J. Shoemaker, station master at the Union Pacific in Sidney since 1906, retires with a pension. He began as a round house helper and rose through freight house helper, check clerk, caller freight man, and cashier, with appointment as station master in 1906. His health declined recently, making retirement timely for recuperation. The pension equals one percent of the past ten years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Shoemaker
Union Pacific
Sidney
Shoemaker
Round House
Sidney Telegraph
Boy Hurt After Horse Incident Near Mitchell
Dwight Ewing, 13, was thrown from a horse he attempted to ride near Mitchell and trod by the animal. He sustained a scalp wound needing 12 stitches and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Ewing
Mitchell
Fire causes 75000 damage at Scottsbluff drug store
A fire at the Brown drug store in Scottsbluff during Thursday morning of last week inflicted about 75000 dollars in damage. The blaze destroyed the drug store and caused immense damage to the offices above it and to stock in buildings on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff
Brown
Dalton Delegate
Mystery Surrounds Guernsey River Bodies
The Bridgeport Herald notes Guernsey Wyoming residents question a possible secret killing gang after two river bodies were found with rubber bands from automobile tires around their wrists. Both victims were strangers to Guernsey, leaving officers puzzled about eco or other significance.
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Guernsey
Wyo
Bridgeport Herald
Woodmen Lions Hunt At Pine Bluffs Yields 1016 Rabbits
Woodmen and Lions hunters competed at Pine Bluffs last Thursday totaling 1016 rabbits slaughtered by 39 shooters. John Reher led with 48 rabbits while Mrs Jefferis was nearly last with seven and the Post man finished bottom with five rabbits.
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Pine Bluffs
John Reher
Jefferis
Telephone Company
Change in Lumber Company Manager at Pine Bluffs
Harold R. Curry, son of Wm. R. Curry and brother of Ellra W. Curry, is appointed to succeed C. A. Grey as manager of Wyoming Lumber and Implement in Pine Bluffs. Curry comes from Potter Nebraska where he led a yard for years. His family moves into Mrs. Hinkley’s house at Fifth and Main Streets.
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H. R. Curry
Pine Bluffs
Wyoming Lumber and Implement Company
Harold R. Curry
Wm. R. Curry
Ellra W. Curry
C. A. Grey
Mr. Curry
Potter
Nebr
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Larsen & Harris
State Bank
Re. Tavsa
BOTS
LodgePole
Minatare
Dix, Nebr
M. E. Church Notes
M. E. Ladies Aid Dinner and Bazaar
Braunschweig
the Brady Pharmacy
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