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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1928
Page
1
The opening gauge game of the season features the newly organized Potter Coyotes meeting the fast Sterling of Sterling, Colorado Saturday night. The matchup promises a good contest as both teams test their early form.
The Ladies Aid society raised about $110 at their bazaar and dinner last Saturday. Fifty five meals were served. The event was deemed successful given the weather and the prevalence of illness in the community.
Maimed and faltering fingers in hospital wards and convalescent workshops craft bright red paper and wire poppies. About 25,000 American World War soldiers remain in life or recovery ten years after the last shot, shaping poppies to wear on Memorial Day to honor those buried in France.
Teachers must send all unsold Christmas seals unused pins and money to the County Superintendent by December 17, 1928. Money collected will be distributed later. A Special High Grade examination will be held in Sidney on Saturday January 12 1929 for eighth grade students only. Subjects: Forenoon Reading General Geography Afternoon Mental Arithmetic Drawing English composition. Gertrude Nelson County Superintendent.
The Review notes a reduced edition due to the editor and wife suffering influenza. A forced lay-off hampered production, but the note promises improvement next week as both announce recovery and gratitude.
The Woman's Club meeting scheduled for Friday December 14 at Mrs Clarence Johnson's home has been cancelled due to the flu epidemic. The next meeting will be January 11 at Mrs Fred Reetz's home.
The December meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is canceled due to the flu epidemic. No meeting will be held until January.
The week brings milder conditions with rapid snowmelt by Wednesday as warmer weather returns.
R J Wallick was appointed weeks ago to fill the unexpired term of R A Babcock who moved to California. The board now includes G L Rogers chairman C E Biggs secretary C Harris treasurer John Witt J R Bartlett and R J Wallick.
Chas. O. Troy, pastor, announces Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11 with the sermon Our Great Assurance. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m evening service featuring An Evening With the Old Hymns. Special choir rehearsal, solos, duets, quartets, and congregational singing planned. All welcome.
The Auxiliary urges help for a disabled ex service man and donors alike by shopping Christmas presents from Hansen-Seyfest Store The Johnson Store and Biggs Barber Shop for the aid effort.
A Christmas special offers guaranteed wrist watches for 11.85 dollars. The Gift Shop in Sidney advertises a really good watch with both men’s and ladies’ models available.
Faculty Notes report the Spanish flu in the community with guidance for parents on fever, rest, and reentry rules. December to January school dismissal times are set to 3 35, aiding bus riders. The operetta Miss Cherry Blossom drew $83 90 at the door and highlighted strong music programs and student essays on 1775 1789. Basketball season tickets priced 3 00 for adults and 1 75 for children will be transferable within families with class contests to boost sales.
Ralph H. Cole of the University of Nebraska agricultural extension division received a Carnegie hero medal for bravery. While teaching in Marshalltown Iowa on January 16 1926 he saved 15 year old Ellis Glass and aided a second boy who fell through ice. Cole remained in icy water about fifteen minutes before rescue. The other boy died.
A high school operetta Miss Cherryblossom directed by Miss Alice S Brown drew a large if chilly crowd last Friday. About 85 dollars was taken at the door and the 45 member cast delivered professional style performances led by Miss Mangum and Miss Ju elf with strong solo work and group numbers.
The Helping Hand Club met December 6 with seven members and seven visitors. Mrs. Gilbert Gossin hosted near Brownson and led the lesson "Dainty, but Practical Underthings." A Christmas dinner was served and the next meeting with Mrs. Joe Charter is set for January 10, 1929. All members urged to attend for officer elections.
Rabbit hunters ears up for the annual classic. Those interested in New Year’s day hunt are asked to attend a rules meeting at Home Lumber Company Tuesday evening December 18 at 7 o’clock to help arrange the annual battle. Be on hand next Tuesday evening.
A car west of McGrew contains four burned bodies three men and a boy. The victims identified as Martin Or nales Pedro Gonzales and M Cor tez were likely overcome by carbon monoxide gas while smoking in the overheated Overland coach. They had been employed as beer tenders and were returning from aiding at a silo project when the blaze started. Authorities ruled no inquest necessary and the bodies were moved to Scottsbluff for funeral arrangements.
The American Legion Potter Post 291 Auxiliary offers handmade items created by incapacitated veterans in government hospitals. Items include baskets, mats, rugs, leather bill folds, toys, and more sold at cost to benefit the veterans. Crafts are displayed at Hansen Seyfang Merc, Johnson Store, and Biggs Barber Shop with proceeds aiding a worthy cause.
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