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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
1
Under the American Legion and Auxiliary, the outdoor Christmas program will be staged at Potter on Saturday December 20 at 7:30 PM. It features music, Santa Claus, and distribution of gifts to children with other groups helping fund the treats. If weather fails, the program moves indoors.
The Rice Funeral home of Sidney was bought by H. R. Craig of Lodge Pole. The Rices relocate to Fort Collins Colorado. The Sidney home becomes the Craig Home for Funerals. Mr. Craig has already conducted two funerals in Potter and made many friends. A professional notice will run weekly in the column.
The Methodist Church outlines Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled Endurance Produces Character. Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. Bishop Win C. Martin will preside at the December 28 morning worship and urged community turnout.
Miss Marie Sanders daughter of Mrs Edith Sanders will receive her BA from Union College in May and is named in the 1941 42 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges The book will be issued in January or February Sanders is a member of Kappa Theta secretary of the International Relations club on the nominating committee and vice president of the senior class
A farmer dropped an estrayed sheep advertisement and soon phoned from his farm that the sheep had returned home before him. The brief item notes how the missing animal found its way back after the ad was placed.
A Dixieland performance led by K. Greg and his eight member band plays at Potter on December 13. The lively show features classic jazz numbers and brass ensemble riffs in a festive evening.
A local list names at least 15 Potter boys in U S service aboard ships and in the Pacific and Pearl Harbor areas. The notice asks relatives to provide correct assignments for a fuller, accurate roll call to publish later.
Potter Lodge No 6138 A F and A M elected officers Tuesday evening for the ensuing year with A B Connell as master George Thirlwall as senior warden EK R Hadley as junior warden D F Enevoldsen as treasurer Elmer Seyfang as secretary Others named as appointive officers.
Pitter public schools will dismiss on the afternoon of Friday December 19 for a two week holiday vacation. School resumes on the morning of Monday January 5, 1942.
Bishop Wm. C. Martin of the Methodist church will be at Potter on Sunday December 28 and preach at the 11 a.m. service. A large crowd is expected to greet the dignitary on his appearance here.
Joyce Schmidt joins the Tebrinke cafe staff as the new waitress, bringing experience in customer service to the dining room. Her appointment adds a familiar face to the cafe's ongoing service tradition and local hospitality.
The text recalls Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 and the U S response. Roosevelt presents a war message to Congress. Both Senate and House vote to declare war, followed by Germany and Italy declaring war on the United States and the U S declaring war in return. America unites under the call Remember Pearl Harbor.
A collection summarizing events from a dozen weekly papers compiled by a special correspondent. The feature presents quick overviews of local happenings, reflecting regional news trends and notable occurrences across communities.
Laviennia Sparks 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Sparks received the last rites of the Methodist church at a well attended service. Born in Potter Neb she spent most of her life there with brief work in Cleveland Ohio and time in Omaha. Survived by parents three sisters two brothers and an uncle. Interment in Potter cemetery. Craig Home for Funerals of Sidney in charge.
The Sparks and family express heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown during their beloved girl’s long illness in Sidney and Omaha and after her passing. They gratefully remember every act of kindness and send appreciation from Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sparks and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Sparks.
Gust Erickson age 85 died after a short illness at a Sidney hospital last Saturday. He homesteaded near Potter in 1899 and raised a family including county commissioner BEd Erickson Jr. and Mrs. E A Sanders. Funeral services were held December 10 at Potter Methodist Church with Rev. Otto Quaife officiating and interment at Sanders Cemetery. He was born in Sweden April 22 1856 and immigrated to the United States at 25. He later moved to Cheyenne County Nebraska and lived with his daughter Mrs. E A Sanders before his death.
The obituary notes the hardship of the early day settlers and the deceased’s lifelong membership in the Free Evangelical church. Survivors include Edwin Erickson and Edith Sanders of Potter, plus Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Colorado Springs. Nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, and four nephews from Orland, California, mourn the passing alongside a host of friends.
The Erickson and Sanders families express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of ministration and cheer during our father’s illness and hospitalization and after his passing. They also thank floral donors.
Sixteen more members joined the local Red Cross, bringing total membership to 286 with donations near 3000. The latest list includes A J Oellsen, N M Christensen, J W Bertramson, Mrs J W Bertramson, James Coulter, Wm Kubes, Wm Studnicka, Lester Stecher, J M Nelson, Mrs J M Nelson, Mrs Else Anderson, Mrs Warren Pontious, Wallace Smith, Fred Reetz, Elmer Wittrock, Herbert Baack, and Mrs Lee Hagemeister. Donations cited include contributions from Henry Kaune and from Mr and Mrs Oscar Johnson of Colorado Springs, who arrived in Potter for a funeral.
Guards tighten around vital light plant with doors locked day and night to prevent sabotage. Similar steps reported at Kimball, Sidney, Lodge Pole and Chappell plants. Only trusted personnel may enter. a door buzzer and mood lighting planned to aid security. fuel tanks secured after sheriff’s message to village authorities.
Still time to order personalized Christmas card folders for immediate printing. Assortment remains with boxes of 20 and 25, prices incl imprinting and envelopes, unit costs from 1.40 to 2.00. Order now to beat the postal rush, as Christmas is eleven days away.
Members of the Potter school board entertained the faculty at a social gathering held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson.
Mrs Mable Hingemeister took her father Sam Moore to Aurora last Friday and returned with him on Sunday.
William Slama led the week’s standings while leagues progress despite some griping. The column notes ongoing play, promises no power outages, and welcomes women to try the game at Potter Bowling Alleys with friendly, inclusive tone.
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