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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1936
Page
4
The seventh grade hygiene class studied sanitary dwellings and disposed of garbage in two minute talks. Eighth grade focuses on drugs narcotics and reviewing interest with English pronouns and verbs. Seventh grade completed its Thirteen Colonies booklets while eighth grade makes presidents booklets. Grothe and small son visited our room Monday.
Two students were absent after a seven day break. The fourth grade class reports an enjoyable vacation and readiness to return to work. Merle Booth was absent Monday due to illness. Mrs. Henry Grothe and Bobby visited Monday afternoon as visitors are welcomed.
Mr and Mrs Jim Johnson and family spent Wednesday evening with Mrs Anne Reineka and Mr and Mrs Hubert Herboldsheimer. They returned from Ravenna Tuesday after visiting Mrs Herboldsheimer's grandparents and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Svend Olsen and daughters visited Jens Olsen's home Sunday. Dewey Larson took a load of sheep to Denver Sunday. Bonnie Ray Terman celebrated her birthday at school Wednesday, with her mother Mrs Terman and Mrs Hadley serving a delicious lunch to teachers and pupils.
A string of social calls and visits occurred Friday to Sunday as residents including Mr. and Mrs. Leo Olsen, C. P. Herboldsheimer, Chauncey Nelson, Mrs. V. A. Nelson, and others visited friends and relatives at homes of Ed Nelson, Geo Whitney, L. K. Nelson, Cliff Hammond, Ray Fisher, Francis Willoughby, and Ed Morrow. Multiple couples marked anniversaries and birthdays with gatherings.
MEMORIAM In memory of our dear father son and brother Donald A McMillan who was taken from us three years ago December 10 1933 Gone but not forgotten Rae father and mother sisters and brothers
A local ad promotes Jamesway heated water fountains and raised feeder systems for poultry. It invites readers to visit Proudfits for a range of poultry supplies and equipment.
The region received a three inch blanket of snow with about a quarter inch moisture on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The fall was even and windless, lacking drama but delivering needed moisture. Locals welcomed the favorable conditions and hinted at more storms to come.
Notice to livestock owners that poison for rabbits has been spread on Wh See 15-14-53 in Kimball county. Anyone leaving their livestock at large does so at their own risk. John Clausen Jr signs this notice.
The owner warns against cutting pine trees on his property five miles east of Potter. He notes trees are scarce in the country and argues it is cheaper to buy a tree from a merchant than to venture out to obtain one.
Mrs. Chas Waterman departed yesterday for a visit in Denver. She plans to tour the city and return home next week.
J. M. Hughes advertises a furnished house for rent in Potter with reasonable terms. Endorsed by local landlord listings.
The Auxiliary will host a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at Cords Cafe on Sunday. An exchange of gifts is planned at the next meeting, adding a festive close to the event.
Mr and Mrs Elvin Shaw announce the birth of a baby boy in Kimball on December 4 1936. The child adds joy to the family and marks a new arrival for the household. The notice records names and date with a concise family update.
Will Pinnacle and Routt County plan to stock coal for the winter season. Officials emphasize readiness, noting supply lines, storage facilities, and anticipated demand in the coming months.
A brief note seeks delivery of several sacks of potatoes on a subscription basis. The item appears in a public notices-like block, listing the request and contact angle for the account holder identified as Potter Re view.
An advertisement urges readers to think of Rice Funeral Home in Sidney Nebraska for funeral services. It highlights their phase 107 program and positions the provider as the go to option for end of life arrangements in the area.
Fine Toys for Boys and Girls at Proudfits. Mr and Mrs Weyne Reichstein visit relatives. Ey Campbell in Nebr health improves after illness. Harold Christensen welcome baby girl born December 9 1936 in Kimball. Eastern Star session to elect officers. Christmas toy lights and Mazda jumps on sale at Proudfits. Busy Neighbors club meets for Christmas program. M E Sunday school planning at church Saturday 2 30 pm. Hagemeisters and Mrs Bud McMillan visit in Grand Island. Ladies Aid bazaar quilt auction winner noted. Legion skating pond project work underway. Mrs Chas Slama and Mrs A Slama travel to Debi field Mo for ill mother. Will buy iron metals hides pelts at exeter garage Potter-Tircl2ma.
Mr and Mrs Emil Cords run the Cords Cafe again during the absence of D C Forney who left Saturday to visit his ill wife. They are aided by Mrs Emil Leafdale in the kitchen and dining room duties.
Rev and Mrs G H Boelinke and children visit Hugo Harmsen to join the celebration of Luella Harmsen’s first birthday with Mr and Mrs Wm Mangels and daughter and Mr and Mrs Frank Mueller and children attending.
Emil Nelson comes back from Cheyenne after a major operation at the Veterans hospital. He is reported in greatly improved health and well being after the recent medical treatment and procedures.
iClarence Johnson Byron Johnson Gayland Reetz and Dean Hagemeister traveled to Lodge Pole Sunday forenoon to hear a sermon by Bishop Oxnam of Omaha who assisted in the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Lodge Pole Methodist Church.
Harry Courtright supervising a WPA crew digging trees for the U S Forest Service took a government truck to Potter last Friday to retrieve seed and equipment from a recently completed project in the region.
The Busy Neighbors club met at Mrs Art Harris's home on November 18 with the project lesson titled The Shortening of Our Work Hours Two new members joined and seven visitors attended a lovely lunch was served by the hostess.
Cheyenne papers report A. W. Patrick died Wednesday at Memorial hospital following complications after an appendectomy. He was well known locally for operating a truck line and buying eggs from merchants.
Read as a historical note from Omahoa coverage, Mrs Thos Iverson was operated on Wednesday morning at the Swedish Immanuel hospital for a long standing ailment. The report states she withstood the operation nicely and hope for her recovery is held.
A vintage shopper’s list highlights Pyrex ware Aladdin lamps Lasipe electric irons and gasoline irons among other fine items praised as ideal Christmas gifts.
A brief note states that her sister, Mrs. Joe Johnson, is accompanying her during the event.
D. Cc Shéa accompanied Frost Christensen on a Wednesday visit to Denver to market a load of cattle for the Farmers Shipping association. They planned to return home the next day.
Ford Wickhorst attended a state meeting of county commissioners in Omaha this week and planned to visit relatives at Scribner en route home. He was accompanied by Donald Erickson.
Those attending the Legion Auxiliary convention in Sidney on Tuesday included Mrs Albert Jacobson Mrs David Shea Mrs R A Babcock Mrs N S Miller and Mrs C E Biggs The program featured talks by distinguished guests including department president Mary Sue Bowersop department national defense chairman Alma Armstrong district president Winnie Meyer and others Legion guests and speakers included Verne Taylor department com
Mrs Nell Krause department vice commander and other noted Legionnaires attended a luncheon at noon and a well attended banquet and program in the evening. Legionnaires present included L H Schwartz district commander N B Miller Ralph Robertson Raymond Slocumb and Albert Jacobson.
Mr and Mrs Chas Stanton returned Wednesday morning after several weeks visiting relatives mainly in New York state. They traveled by rail.
An advertisement promotes a six month subscription to World-Herald daily and Sunday editions plus True Confessions Pictorial Review and Illustrated Mechanics for 4.25 dollars. The compact bargain urges readers to subscribe now.
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