Community Notes From Dix and Surroundings
Mrs. Guy Barrett returned from Fullerton after visiting her ailing father. Campbil circle held a meeting at Mrs. Millard's home and missionary ladies met in the afternoon. Lyle Graham family visited his mother in Dix for the weekend. E E Goding James Wyckoff Killham and Scheele attended the Rebekah lodge in Bushnell. Lloyd Shaw family were guests at Cecil Wyckelf home Sunday. Nessie Gunderson and Edna Kilham visited Kimball Wednesday. Jacinto club held a Christmas party at Mrs. Jack Jackson’s home. Bud Thorpe returned from Illinois Monday evening.
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Guy Barrett
Fullerton
Campbil
Lyle Graham
Dix
E. E. Goding
James
Wyckoff
Killham
Scheele
Rebekah Lodge
Bushnell
Lloyd Shaw
Cecil Wyckelf
Nessie Gunderson
Edna Kilmam
Kimball
The
Jacinto Club
Jack Jackson
Bud Thorpe
Illinois
Moench Brother Reports Illness at Lincoln Veterans Hospital
Cord was received Saturday regarding the serious illness of August Moench of Snyder a patient at the veterans hospital in Lincoln He is a brother of Herman and Henry Moench of Potter Mr and Mrs Herman Moench left Saturday for Lincoln Word has just been received that August is a little better and hopes are held for his recovery.
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Cord
August Moench
Snyder
Veterans Hospital At
Lincoln
Herman
Henry Moench
Potter
Herman Moench
Nelson Family Travels to Albion for Month Visit
Andrew Nelson, wife and daughter departed yesterday for Albion Nebraska to visit relatives and friends for a month. Ole Nelson will oversee Nelson Camp in their absence.
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Andrew Nelson
Albion
Nebr
Ole Nelson
Nelson
Dave Teneyck and Stevens Family Guests at Pontious Home
Dave Teneyck and H. Stevens and their families were Sunday dinner guests at the Warren Pontious home, sharing a meal and conversation in a cordial family gathering.
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Dave Teneyck
H. Stevens
Warren Pontious
Family Visit Ties to Ft Warren Reunion
Mr and Mrs Chas Dedic with Emil and Virginia visited Chas Dedic Jr at Fort Warren indicating a family gathering during a border post stay and marking a notable civilian visit to the base with local ties.
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Chas. Dedic
Emil
Virginia
Chas. Dedic Jr
Ft. Warren
Mrs Jennie McAdam Sudden Illness Sends to Sidney Hospital
Mrs Jennie McAdam became suddenly ill Monday and was removed to a Sidney hospital. She is reported recovering nicely.
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Jennie McAdam
Sidney Hospital
Dinner guests honor Mr and Mrs Wickstrom at Sunday gathering
Mr and Mrs Clifford Witt and their son visit Mr and Mrs Sam Wickstrom with Billie Lambert for a Sunday dinner, sharing a social occasion among neighbors.
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Clifford Witt and Son
Billie Lambert
Sam Wickstrom
Hagemeister Family Among County Seat Callers Saturday
Mr and Mrs Lee Hagemeister and family Mrs Wm Hagemeister and Marjorie Johnson were among the county seat callers Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hagemeister
Wm. Hagemeister
Marjorie Johnson
J L Challburg Resting Easier at Sid ney Hospital
J L Challburg is reported resting much easier this week at the Sidney hospital. The message notes the writer misses Challburg and signs Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Challburg
Sidney Hospital
Henry
Donations Kindly Dropped at Local Homes and Store
Leave contributions at the Enevoldsen home or at Thayers Store by Saturday morning December 24. The notice urges timely donations for the community drive and specifies drop-off points and deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enevoldsen
Thayers
Dave Shea Seeks Greeting for Friends in City Letter
Dave Shea of Salt Lake City asks for greetings to his friends here after notifying a street address change for his weekly letter from home. Good luck, Dave.
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Dave Shea
Salt Lake City
Dave
Mrs J C Waters Visits Virginia Home on Travel Route
Mrs J C Waters traveled from California to Virginia and stopped one day last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie McMillan. The brief visit noted the route and hospitality during herain trip through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Waters
Archie McMillan
California
Virginia
Wickhorst and Rose Families Dine with Coulters
Mr and Mrs Edward Wickhorst and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rose and daughter were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs James Coulter and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wickhorst
Kenneth Rose
James Coulter
Gilman couple touring Potter selling Christmas trees
Mr and Mrs Fred Gilman of Redington are staying in Potter for several days as Mr Gilman canvasses local residents to place orders for Christmas trees.
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Mrs
Fred Gilman
Redington
Potter
Mr. Gilman
Out of town attendees listed for event at multiple towns
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shawn of Dix Mr and Mrs Harley Hite and Mr and Mrs Byron Pavlat of Sidney and Mrs Ray Arnell of Dalton were the out of town attendees noted in the report.
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Lloyd Shawn
Dix
Harley Hite
Byron Pavlat
Sidney
Ray Arnell
Dalton
Potter High School Almoni Get Together Sees Guests
Town officials note last Thursday’s Almoni gathering at Potter High School drew a steady crowd. As we go to press, overcast skies and a 50 degree temperature persist with forecasted Saturday storms gaining traction.
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Potter High School
Rosses visit Monroe family notes friendly neighbors
A welcome letter from Mr and Mrs A M Ross describes their stay at the Guy Hite home in Monroe Washington. They express enjoying the visit but miss the friendliness of Potter neighbors.
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A. M. Ross
Guy Hite
Monroe
Washington
Potter
Erickson to Assume County Commissioner Duties Early Next Year
Erickson and family have returned from a west coast trip and visited relatives and friends. He is preparing to assume his duties as county commissioner the first of the year.
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Kd. Erickson
Young Jack Nelson Remains Hospitalized After Accident
Young Jack Nelson continues as a patient at Kimball hospital this week after suffering a dislocated knee and a badly injured knee from an accident at the Nelson Garage last week. Doctors say recovery may take some time.
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Jack Nelson
Nelson Garage
Kimball Hospital
Legion Delegates Attend Bridgeport Convention Bid
Raymond Slocumb L H Schwartz and Alfred Arnell attended the fourth district American Legion convention in Bridgeport Monday. Despite cold weather there was a good attendance and a profitable convention was reported. The next convention will be at Alliance.
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Raymond Slocumb
L. H. Schwartz
Alfred Arnell
American Legion
Bridgeport
Alliance
Miss Fern Ferguson Visits Hemingford Relative This Weekend
Miss Fern Ferguson, a Hemingford teacher, spent the weekend with relatives and returned Sunday with her cousin, Harry Courtright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Ferguson
Hemingford
Harry Courtright
Hemingford Chamber Elects L A Wiemers President
L A Wiemers has been elected president of the Hemingford Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations are extended to Lawrence on the new leadership role.
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L. A. Wiemers
Hemingford Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence
Christmas Basket Drive Seeks Donations From Community
The American Legion Auxiliary asks for food or monetary donations to fill Christmas baskets this year. Community members are urged to contribute to support families in need during the holiday season.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Sperry Illness Calls MacAdam Home From Denver
Mrs. R. L. MacAdam returned Monday night from Denver where she had been summoned by the illness of her mother Mrs. Georgia L. Sperry who is now as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
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R. L. MacAdam
Denver
Georgia L. Sperry
Petersen Family Visits Branch of Nebraska Trio
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Petersen and Mrs. Nelson Hald of Dannebrog visited last Wednesday at the Peter Hansen home. They then went to Scottsbluff where Mrs. Hald remained, and the Petersens visited again Thursday before heading to Brush, Colorado to see Mr. Petersen's sister, Tena.
Census 1940 to Include All U S Territories
The 1940 Census will cover Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska the Virgin Islands American Samoa Guam and all other U S possessions along with the Continental United States in a wide national sweep.
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U. S
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Alaska
The
Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Continental
United States
Census labor need quotes large recruitment for 1940
About 150000 workers will be required to conduct the U S census of 1940. Authorities say the job will cover field operations and data collection across the country with competitive pay and possible housing allowances for inspectors and enumerators.
Ambitious Young Man Seeks Work in Potter Nebraska
YoerWANTED. Ambitious young man seeks any kind of work. Geo Caldwell age 23 requests inquiries to Chas Stanton in Potter Nebraska.
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Yoerwanted
Geo. Caldwell
Chas. Stanton, Potter
Nebr
Notice of Farmers Union Co op Insurance policy holders meeting
A meeting of policy holders will be held in Sidney on December 22 at 1 00 p m. The purpose is to discuss policy matters and company affairs with eligible members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Co-op. Insurance Co
Sidney
Potter Grain Sets New Coal Freight Rate on Route
AR LOAD ROUTE COUNTY LUMP COAL ON TRACK AT EIGHT DOLLARS PER TON OFF CAR POTTER GRAIN reports a fixed rate for coal shipments. The item notes a pricing move affecting railroad cargo from a local supply hub.
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Potter Grain
Grain pricing for laying mash by Hagemeisters
The ad notes quality laying mash at 1.65 dollars per 100 pounds and 1.55 dollars per 1000 pounds, highlighting that feeding laying mash remains profitable even with cheap grain.
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jHagemeisters
We Lead Watchers Follow Kemmerer No 5 Pea Coal Oil Treated
An advertisement proclaims Kemmerer No 5 Pea Coal oil treated to prevent dust with claims of dustless performance. It directs readers to John Clausen Jr. Elevator for placement.
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John Clausen Jr
Dix
Nebr
Pinnacle
Western Slope
Colorado
Kemmerer
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Kimball Livestock
Call
W. C. Nelson
Rompt Amblance
K. S. Hermansen
Prop
Duar Trintsi YI
Oleo
Santa
Elmer H. Seyfang
Farmers Union ‘Coop
Farmers Union Oil Station
W. R. Snyder
John Chapman
Potter, Nebr
Farmers Union Insurance
J. J. Fiegensceub
U. S. Cen
Sus
Ion Life Insurance Company
Parmak
C. Edgar Leafdale
Moffat
Moffat Nut
Bowie
Big Lump
Hagemeister
Eggers Market
Joe P Schwartz
Potter State Bank Or
Potter Review
DR. W. T. Sloan
Offica
Potter State Bank
C. V. Johnson
R. A. L. Miller, M. D
F. A
Roy D. Sinclair, M. D
John Pinkerton
D. D
Javid M. Flett, M. D
Kimball, Nebraska
Gehrig
Funeral Home
Sidney, Nebr
Palmotor Service
Rock Springs
Licensed
Drayman
Wheeler & Son
the Johnson Store
Golden Glow Glassware
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