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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1934
Page
4
The M. E. Sunday school is preparing a Christmas program to be presented Sunday evening December 23 at the church. Everyone is welcome and full details will appear in next week's paper.
Those desiring to take part in the Lutheran Christmas program will meet at the church on Saturday afternoon December 15 at 2 30 where a program will be outlined and parts assigned. Please help us out Leader.
The report notes a dry spell despite a string of cloudy damp days. Recent week brought pleasant weather for December, though the writer laments the lack of meaningful moisture. A future storm with a foot or two of fresh, slushy snow would be noteworthy.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocumb entertained Sunday for Miss Zetta Moon, Mrs Viola Mudge, Miss Mae Hansen, and Miss Alice Morrow. Moon has been offered a government position in Washington DC and has accepted, though the exact departure date is not yet known.
Mr and Mrs Joe Gerler and daughter Tiny Mueller with Mr and Mrs Frank Matthes and children were supper guests at the Wm Mangels home Wednesday evening. Joe Musil family called at the Howard Fisher home Wednesday evening. Sidney drew a large crowd Monday as Santa Claus and his reindeers camel and dogs drew attention. George Reetz hosted Farmers Union all day Friday with cafeteria style dinner. W D Mathewson shopped in Sidney Wednesday. Joe Frei with Joe Musil hauled hogs to Denver early week. Mrs Art Schubarth convalescing and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Art Brandenburg and Dan Heimer transacted business in Sidney Monday. George Reetz and Oscar Branden visited Art Brandenburg Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Musil and their child visited the Frank Matthes home Friday evening, sharing a pleasant social call.
Mrs. DIX Arthur Johnson and Mrs. Lee Peterson visited the Chase Greathouse home near Harrisburg. Several Dix residents were seen visiting Potter and Cheyenne on various days. Navy enlistment plans were announced by Lyle Graham, Ralph DeLap and others. A farewell gathering honored Lyle Graham and Ralph DeLap with cards and dancing. The lodge contest ended with the green side losing by two points and plans for a party to celebrate the pink side.
Joe P. Schwartz was a business caller in Dix and Kimball on Wednesday, engaging with local firms and noting market conditions.
By order of the Cheyenne County District Court Emil Carlson vs George Reetz Leora Reetz and Dan Heimer, a foreclosed property notice is issued. The SW quarter of Section 1 Township 15 North Range 52 West will be sold at public auction in Sidney Nebraska on January 15 1935 at 10 am for cash to satisfy the judgment plus interest and costs. W W Schulz Sheriff. R P Kepler Attorney. Pub Dec 14 21 28 Jan 4 11.
Brownson The B H H club met Thursday with Mrs Earl Woods. Five members attended due to stormy weather. They set December 20 at the north Herdon school for an all day rug making lesson and luncheon. The annual Christmas box closes the meeting. Frank and Smith left for Omaha after seven years in the community. Mrs Smith served as B H H president for three years and under her leadership the club thrived.
The American Legion Auxiliary asks shoppers to donate via boxes in local stores or hand them to Mrs. D. C. Shea or Mrs. R. E. Merscheim, aiding the annual Christmas baskets drive.
A long health ad urges readers to seek rectal care, warning against neglect and promising effective treatment at a Grand Island clinic. The speaker claims over thirty years of experience, invites visitors to come and be cured, and notes a pleasant place to stay and good care. Enclose this ad. (56)
Lee Peterson of Dix was a business caller in Potter Tuesday forenoon Miss Edna Seyfang spent the week end in Denver
Clarence Rogers drives a newly purchased Chevrolet. Miss Barbara Whitney starts as a Wells Cafe employee this week. For sale alfalfa hay and cotton cake from Walter Henry. The Ladies Aid acquires a drip coffee urn for Nash coffee lids.
Mr and Mrs Pete Bruhn and their son from south of Kimball were visitors in Potter yesterday.
County Superintendent Gertrude Nelson toured several local schools last Friday, meeting staff and inspecting facilities. Officials say the visits focused on student learning, safety, and modernization efforts across district schools.
Mr and Mrs R and V Francis and their son from Sidney were Sunday evening visitors at the R L MacAdam residence, sharing greetings and good cheer.
Mrs. A B Danielson and her children from Kimball were Sunday visitors at the McMillan home.
Mr and Mrs Emil Cords and their daughter Carol were Saturday business callers in the county seat, stopping at local offices and facilities to conduct routine errands and inquiries.
Margaret Maher and Gretchen Barlow of Sidney spent the weekend at the Clyde Brady residence, visiting during a brief sojourn in the area.
Chas Gunderson has been severely ill this week with measles and is hospitalized in Sidney. The report notes his condition and current location at a local Sidney hospital.
Maurice Nelson and family from the south divide were guests at the J. M. Hughes home Saturday evening, visiting with the host and enjoying the local hospitality.
When you think undertaker think Rice Funeral Home in Sidney Nebraska. Phone 107. Public notice style ad urges readers to recall the local funeral service provider and contact details.
Wanted turkeys and geese as listed by L. J. Hughes at the old City Garage. Payment offered for suitable birds for the remainder of the week.
R A Babcock J R Quein Emil Nelson and Clarence Johnson were business callers in Scottsbluff last Friday.
Two U S Navy men Mark Goding and Willard Chris Tensen arrived yesterday for a long furlough with family in the area. The pair, on leave from duty, planned a quiet homecoming and reconnecting with relatives before returning to service duties.
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