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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1941
Page
4
Last week residents attended numerous visits and gatherings across Antelope Divide. George Whitney and Leo Olsen hosted and were joined by many neighbors including Nelsons, Larsons, and the Harden family. A Christmas party planned by the Jolly Neighbors club will occur December 18 with 25 cent gifts for adults and children, plus a gift exchange.
The text lists multiple small social visits around town. Mr. and Mrs. Howard visited Leo Olsen on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lockhart had dinner at the Bertramson home on Wednesday. W. R. Nelsons hosted M. and Mrs. Nelson on Thursday. The Nelsons and Bertramsons gathered at the Terman home on Saturday evening.
The Royal Neighbors met December 2 and elected officers Opal Whan oracle Lorraine Moench vice oracle Bessie Sheets recorder Wilma Dedic receiver Melanie Schwartz chancellor Wstle Nelson marshal Grace Tucker inner sentinel Beatrice Warner outer sentinel Isie Merscheim and H Warner managers All other officers are appointive.
Memorial notice for Donald A. McMillan who died December 10, 1938. Loved by Karen Rae, his mother and father, and his sisters and brothers. The family keeps his memory alive with sorrow and affection.
Chris Maas, a farmer near Potter, sold 30 spotted Poland China hogs in Denver on Tuesday, topping the market at 11.15 dollars per cwt. The hogs averaged 228 pounds. Maas handled the sale himself, trucking the cattle to market through John Clay and Company, with the top surpassing other cities and marking an extreme day for the region.
Several families from Dix and Viinity joined Billy Belmore for a birthday celebration Saturday evening with a card game. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Herboldsheimer spent the night at the Wm. Scheele home. The Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party at Mrs. Bud Thorpe’s home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Gusner and Betty Taylor were business callers in Sterling last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Clausen were business callers in Dix Tuesday evening. Lloyd Shaw and family visited Sunday at the Cecil Wyckoff home. Mr. and Mrs. E. EB. Goding, Mrs. Edna Killham and Herbert Scheele (text cut)
Business callers in Scottsbluff included Mr and Mrs E O Houghtaling and children and Duane Barrett and Dar line Wistrom who visited Sunday at the Art Andhouy theme. Mesdames Ray Gunderson Bobbie Gunderson and Betty Taylor spent a few days in Denver. The Dix solo club visited Pine Bluffs Monday evening. Joe McFadden works at Clyde Gorman farm. Loyd Shaw and family were Sidney callers Saturday. Mrs J S Goding and Mrs C R Spencer were business callers in Potter and Kimball Monday afternoon.
A red truck endgate was observed at Farmers Union station in a brief exterior report. No injuries or further details accompany the sighting.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Joanson of Laramie were overnight guests Sunday at the home of Mrs Leora Reetz. The brief social note records a courtesy visit by the couple staying overnight in the city.
For sale a good used bicycle almost new lightly used asking 15 dollars contact Eugene Wheeler at 12r for details and pickup location.
Miss Edna Granneman of Sidney visited Mrs Mary Sheldon from Tuesday to Thursday of last week.
Mr and Mrs Joey Stecher entertained their pinochle club on Tuesday evening with a social gathering featuring cards and fellowship among members.
Mrs Thurman McMillan Mrs Rudy Dedic and Mrs Charles Stanton were visitors in Kimball on Monday adding to local social rounds and greetings among residents.
Mrs Ralph Merscheim was summoned to Osceola Nebraska last Friday due to the serious illness of her father, prompting family concern and potential hospital or home care arrangements.
Wim Hagemeister drove to Denver on business Monday returning Wednesday. The trip involved planned meetings with local executives and company representatives to discuss ongoing projects and potential contracts. UAV work plans and transport logistics were among the agenda items.
Mrs Bernard Kiulson and Mrs El sin Evertson of Kimball visited Mrs Ervin Wihendler on Tuesday.
Mr and Bill A B Connell and family were callers in Cheyenne last Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Carlson and Mr and Mrs Hiner Hermansen returned to Potter last week after an extensive trip on the west coast.
The contract bridge club gathered at Mrs. Rudy Dedic's home last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Clyde Brady posting the high score for the session.
A. M Ross suffered a light stroke last Friday and has since been confined to his home. He is reported recovering satisfactorily.
Mrs Prances Hruza spent Saturday night and Sunday in Sidney at the home of Rev George V Higgins and his wife.
Mr and Mrs Gene Schmidt and the twins were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Ernest Anderson on Sunday.
Carl Griswold, a longtime Review employee of over three years, is taking a well earned vacation and traveling to Los Angeles to visit his mother.
Mr and Mrs Herman Fricke Earl Fricke Mrs Carl Nagengast and daughter Lois and Carl Junior Gris wold departed Monday for California to make their home.
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet next Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Elmer Seyfangs home for the annual Christmas party. Members are asked to bring their gifts.
Mrs Ford Wickhorst entertained for her mother on Tuesday of last week with an enjoyable afternoon. Guests included Mrs Ellen Johnson, Mrs Nick Jacobson, Mrs Henry Kaune and Mrs Jennie Mc Adam.
Mr and Mrs Claude Biggs drove to Cheyenne on Tuesday to see their son Donald who has orders to report for schooling at Randolph Field Texas. Don visited Wednesday before beginning army air corps training there.
Mrs Zoe Clooney visited the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Rogers on Saturday and was a dinner guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Thurman McMillan on Friday evening. She was en route to California and is a sister of Mrs Lloyd Rogers.
The storm scare of Tuesday night and Wednesday ends this Thursday with only a trace of snow reported. Temperatures were measured as cold and steady, bringing a quiet finish to the unsettled spell.
A rapid moderation in conditions is expected Thursday following minimal weather activity on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Delicate shifts suggest calmer skies later, with limited precipitation anticipated and temperatures remaining near seasonal norms.
Mr and Mrs Richard Juelfs hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs George Juelfs, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Juelfs and children, Mr and Mrs Clarence Rogers and child, Mr and Mrs Eddie McGowan and children, and Mr and Mrs Thurman McMillan and Jean.
The Potter Womans Club meets Thursday December 19 at Mrs Otto Quaife home. Program leaders are Mrs Mildred Elquist, Mrs Edith Johnson and Mrs Grace Tucker. The event is the Christmas party with a gift exchange.
Mr and Mrs Ervin Wheeler entertained Saturday evening at a pinochle party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Winn, Mr and Mrs Wood Harms of Dix, Mr and Mrs Thies and Mr and Mrs Turman McMillan. Mr and Mrs Winn received high scores and Mr and Mrs Meester were second.
The jades Guild of the Lutheran church will hold their annual party at the church parlors next Thursday December 18 at 2 30. Members and friends are asked to bring inexpensive gifts for the exchange and a covered dish. Everyone will be welcome.
The Potter Townsend club will meet at the Ed Jones home on Friday evening December 12. A cordial invitation is given to all members and friends. Isvery Townsendite, and there are many, is backing the president of our dear country 100 percent in this tragic hour. We must shape and pray that God will bless America and banish the black war clouds soon. Hope to see you, one and all, Friday evening, Albena Sheets, club secretary.
Mr and Mrs Loren Myers hosted eight couples at their home on Sunday evening for pinochle. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Brady, Mr and Mrs Claude Biggs, Mr and Mrs Roy L MacAdam, Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocumip, Mr and Mrs D F Enevoldsen, Mar and Mrs Fred Vaughan, and Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedic. Vaughan couple had the high score, while Mrs Mac Adam and Claude Biggs had the low scores.
A ragged man entered a small town gas station and, after accepting 50 cents for food, sat quietly eating an apple. He left for a nearby garage, climbed into a truck, and drove off. Police traced the license plate to Lodge Pole farmer, leaving the proprietor with fifty cents in hand.
A reader letter from Miss Coulter details a graphic and engaging account of her journey to Chicago. The writer notes the piece will appear in the next issue, promising vivid narration and insights from the trip.
A group of Potter Legionnaires and Auxiliary members attended the county meeting in Sidney Monday evening. Attendees included Roy L. MacAdam, Albert Jacobson, Guy Hite, Raymond Succumb, Ralph Robertson, Alfred Arnold, D. F. Enevoldsen, A. B. Connell, H. Stevens, Clarence Johnson of Lodge Pole was elected county commander of the American Legion, and Emily Gould became county commander of the Auxiliary. A musical program followed by sandwiches and coffee, with Wesley Stevens noted as the youngest Legionnaire. Most traveled in the Robertson bus.
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