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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1940

Page

4

North West Locals Report Winter Preparations and Gatherings

North West locals note Edgar Seatdale buying lambs and young cattle for winter feeding after returning east. Betty Johnson spent the weekend with home folks. Mrs Joe Cizek hosted a pre Christmas sewing club party with a tree and gift exchange for old and young. Outside cattle owners renting winter wheat pasture gains headway. Erik Anderson, once a divide trapper, hunts coyotes in Kirk neighborhood. a dozen chickens stolen already.

Edgar Seatdale Betty Johnson Joe Cizek Erik Anderson Kirk

Pleasant View Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Pleasant View reports visits among neighbors as Pete and Mrs Nelson and Redeen call on Mr and Mrs Morrow on Wednesday. Rev and Mrs G H Boehnke and others shared supper at Homer Light home. Hilda Schubarth returned from Cheyenne to spend a week with relatives. J Morrow drove to Sidney. Ben Warrelman on sick list. Const Mueller covers chores at the place. Rev and Mrs G H Boehnke and remaining entries Note partial.

Herbert Schuessler Pete Nelson Ben Warrelman Const Mueller Rev G. H. Boginke

Community social notices and visits from local families

Friday events at the Wm Stein and J Morrow homes included a birthday celebration for Mrs Louis Wittroe with guests such as Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer and family. A Farmers Union meeting drew a sizable crowd at Hugo Haack's home. Local visits covered by Friday and Sunday shoppers and travelers include the Hilpert Schubarth wedding at St Pauls church with about 70 guests, Mildred Schuessler returning from Cheyenne, and several families planning winter visits or trips to Kansas and Salt Lake City.

Guppér Beste Wm. Stein Harold Meyer Herbert Baack Art Baack Louis Wittroes Farmers Union Hugo Haack Mildred Schuessler Cheyenne St Paul’s Church Walter Hilpert Kanses North Dakota Rev

Community Guests Sparsely Intertwined Across Weekends

Antelope Divide families visited various homes for weekend suppers and gatherings including Jens Olsen Gundhart Olsen and Ayers households. Several households hosted guests from Nelson Gillispie Whitney and Larson families while one member Wilfred Nelson remained hospitalized in Sidney for an infected wisdom tooth.

Social visits fill a quiet week in local homes

Mr and Mrs Carl Largo were guests at the Geo. Whitney home Thursday evening. Friday dinner guests at the J. 38 Morrow home included Mr and Mrs C P Herboldsheimer. Afternoon calls were made at Peter Nelson and Billy Smith homes. Sunday calls featured W A Nelsons and family at J W Bertramson, and H Hewitts at Ed Nelson. Howard Madden’s Sunday dinner guests included Gundhart Olsen family and Harvey Marsh. Leo Olsen and daughters with Svend Olsen and daughters were guests at the Benzel home Friday. Mrs C P Herboldsheimer visited with Mrs Mads Larson. Allan Nelson spent the weekend in Sterling with his mother and sister, Mrs Van Housen and Mrs Fred Morris and family. George Whitney’s Sunday dinner guests included Emil Nelson and family and Mrs Lucy Stewart. Clarence Johnson, Marjorie, Wes Herboldsheimer, and Donna were Sunday guests at the C P Herboldsheimer home.

Jens Olsen and Sons Svernd Olsen Hary Ayers Gundhert Olsen Orla Gillispie Deloris Kermit Nelson George Whitney Leo Olsen Gundhart Olsen Wilfred Nelson Sidney Arleigh Nelson Herman Msench Ross Dewy Ey Junson Carl Largo Geo. Whitney C P. Herboldsheimer J. 38 Morrow Peter Nelson Billy Smith W. A. Nelson J W. Bertramsom Howard Madden Harvey Marsh Svend Olsen Benzel C. P. Herboldsheimer Mads Larson Allan Nelson Sterling van Housen Fred Morris Emil Nelson Lucy Stewart Clarence Johnson Marjorie Wesley Herboldsheimer Donna

Girls Missionary Society Bakes To Raise Funds

The Girls Missionary Society of Christian Service will fill orders for baked goods candy cream eggs or chicken. Place orders with Miss McLaughlin and she will arrange delivery on the requested day. Patronage helps support their organization.

Girls Missionary Society of Christian Service

Epworth League to Serve Lunches at Christmas Program

Epworth League of the Methodist church plans to serve lunches during the Christmas program on Saturday afternoon December 21. Watch for further notices with additional information.

Epworth League Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Hospital recovery follows Sidney operation for H A Warner

H A Warner who had an operation in Sidney has returned home in Potter but suffered a serious hemorrhage last Friday morning. He has shown signs of recovery and is gaining strength daily, and has been able to go uptown several days this week to assist with post office work.

H. A. Warner Sidney Potter

Mrs McMillan and guests visit Sidney on Wednesday

Mrs Archie McMillan Mrs Robert Bickel Mrs Dean DeLong and Mr and Mrs Thurman McMillan were business callers in Sidney Wednesday forenoon.

Archie McMillan Robert Bickel Dean DeLong Thurman MccMillan Sidney

Hemingford visitors join Slagemeister family

Mr and Mrs Bruce Slagemeister and family of Hemingford were Sunday guests with relatives here.

Bruce Slagemeister Hemingford

Sidney Callers Visit Leads to Local Chatting

Mrs Elmer Seyfang and Mrs Allan Connell and Mrs Ralph Merscheim were Sidney callers Friday delivering neighborly visits and sharing news during an afternoon in town.

Elmer Seyfang Allan Connell Ralph Merscheim Sidney

Potter Woman's Club Lunch at Johnson's Store Saturday

The Potter Woman's club will serve lunch in Johnson's Store beginning at 1 00 p m on Saturday December 41.

Potter Woman's Club Johnson’s

For Sale 1936 Philco Radio By Guy V Hite

5 tube table model Philco electric radio offered by Guy V Hite. Cheap price for a vintage set. Compact ad notes model year and single seller contact. Describes a functional table radio ready for use.

Philco Electric Radio Guy V. Hite

For Sale Millet Hay Stacks Near Potter

For sale two stacks of good millet hay offered by Lewis Olson located six miles east of Potter. The reader is invited to inspect and purchase the stacks from the owner.

Lewis Olson Potter

Saw sharpening offered with guaranteed work and fair prices

Advertisement notes saw sharpening services with guaranteed work and reasonable prices. Instructions to leave saws at Garner Garage and directs to lid Myers.

Garner Garage Lid Myers

Dedic Sale Hampered by Snowy Weather Yesterday

The Chas. Dedic sale occurred as planned despite heavy snow and cold conditions hindering turnout and operations. Local critics note weather slowed bidding and limited access to items.

Lost Elgin pocket watch with DI fob in white gold

Clarence Johnson offers cash reward for a missing thin model white gold Elgin pocket watch 17 jewels and a DI fob, valued highly as a gift, reward advertised.

Clarence Johnson

Hendee and Brown Return From Denver Trip

Ir M Hendee travelled to Denver Friday with H M Brown of Sidney and returned Saturday morning as per brief business trip report.

IR. M. Hendee Denver H M. Brown Sidney

Junior class play Mr Conder ella praised for success

The Junior class play Mr Conder ella was reported as exceptionally good with a large attendance last Friday evening.

Conderella

Hendersons Visit Quaife Family in Boulder Home

Mr and Mrs BE R Henderson of Boulder Colorado visited Sunday at the home of Rev and Mrs Otto A Quaife and their children. Mrs Henderson is a sister of Rev Quaife.

BE. R. Henderson Boulder Colorado Otto A. Quaife Henderson Rev. Quaife

Potter Woman's Club Basket Supper at Methodist Church

The Potter Woman's Club will hold a basket supper at 6 30 pm in the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday December 18. Each member should bring a 5 cent gift for the grab bag.

Potter Woman's Club Methodist Church

Scout Leaders Attend Alliance Meeting in Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Dean Hagemeister and Mr and Mrs Allan Connell attended the annual Wyo Braska Boy Scout meeting at Alliance at the start of the week.

Dean Hagemeister Allan Connell Alliance

Auxiliary meeting moved to December 18 at Hagemeister home

The monthly Auxiliary meeting will be held at Mrs. Dean Hagemeister residence on Wednesday December 18 a week early due to the holidays.

Dean Hagemeister

Local Man Returns Home After Hospital Operation

M. E. Myers, who had surgery at a Sidney hospital a week before last, returned to his home east of Potter on Thursday and is convalescing satisfactorily.

M. E. Myers Sidney Hospital Potter

Choir to Present Vesper Service Sunday Evening

The Methodist choir will present a candlelight vesper service on Sunday evening December 15 at 5 09. The TV2 program will feature choir selections and special Christmas music. The public is cordially invited.

Methodist Tv2

Oscar Lafferty in Kimball Hospital Reads Weaker

Oscar Lafferty, 74, a patient at a Kimball hospital, is reported growing weaker this week and in very serious condition after suffering a stroke the week before last.

Oscar Lafferty Kimball Hospital Mr. Lafferty

Fat Lambs and Cattle Prices at Omaha Market

Receipts reach 10 500 head on Monday as cattle market remains steady for desirable cornfed steers yearlings and heifers. Top steers 13 60 while best feeders hit 11 00. feeders and stockers hold firm. Prices listed for cornfed steers yearlings and feeders across grading, with native cows and calf categories detailed.

Union Stock Yards Omaha

Jonsie's Beauty Shop Announces Short Seasonal Closure

Notice states Jonsie's Beauty Shop will close from December 22 to January 7. Clients planning work should schedule before December 24 to avoid disruption.

Jonsie

August Harmson Sings of Old-Time Dance at Seyfang Hall

August Harmson advertises an old-time dance at Seyfang Hall this Saturday night with music and dancing. Tickets and details to be announced locally.

August Harmson Seyfang Hall

Hagemeister Cousins Visit From Harvard Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Wm Hagemeister of Harvard Nebraska visited at the Wm Hagemeister home over the weekend The two Wim s are cousins The two families motored to Delim Colorado Monday

Wm. Hagemeister Harvard Nebraska Wim.s Delim Colorado

Joyous Community club girls meet with Mrs Grace Archer

The Joyous Community club girls will meet with Mrs Grace Archer on Saturday December 14 at 1 30 p m Each girl bringing knitting needles is asked to attend A surprise awaits all who come All girls welcome

Community Club Grace Archer

Busy Dozen Extension Club Christmas Party

The Busy Dozen Extension club holds a Christmas party today Friday December 13 at Mrs Chas Nelson home. No lesson will be held but Mrs Leroy Gunderson will give a book review. Each member should bring a 25c gift.

Dozen Extension Club Chas Nelson Liesson Leroy Gunderson

Quaife Installed as New Methodist Minister at Potter

Rev. Otto A. Quaife and his wife with two children were welcomed by a large audience at Potter Methodist Church last Sunday as he made his first appearance since arriving from Springfield, Nebraska.

Otto A. Quaife Potter Quaife Springfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Potter Review Country Campbell News Nare H. Stevens Nebr David M. Flett, M. D Kimball DR. W. T. Sloan Potter State Bank C. V. Johnson Potter, Nebr John Chapman Kixpert Monitor Windmills Kimball Livestock Auction Sale W. C. Nelson Biers Siri C. J. Managnaro Frank E. Lipp Licensed Drayman Wheeler & Son B.C Thuringer Fruits and Vegetables J. &. Morrow Irs Warren Pontious Wallace Smith Arlo Fisher Ben Hilpert Ana Lungwitsz Carol Norman Ruth Steffens Gary Bergt Johna Chas Herboldsheimer J. B. Morrow J. &. Morrow Ihome Roy E. Willoughby Famly Mrs. H. Hewitt Ed. Nelson Ig. M. S Seca the Johnson Store Brazil Supreme Bakers Graham C. J Braska Toyland Santa Claus Sidney, Nebraska Alaska Reindeer
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