Oscar S. Lafferty Dies at 74 in Kimball Nebraska
Oscar S. Lafferty, 74, died at Kimball hospital after a two week illness following a paralytic stroke. He lived seven miles southeast of Kimball since 1913, survived by wife Katherine, three children Florence Greenfield, Chester, Lester, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John C. Weston officiating. interment in Kimball cemetery.
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Oscar S. Lafferty
Kimball Hospital
Mr. Lafferty
L. F. Lafferty
Potter
Erwin Wheeler
First Presbyterian Church
Kimball
John C. Weston
Monroe
Iowa
Nebraska
Katherine Krier
Schuyler
Florence Greenfield
Sandpoint
Idaho
Chester
Enice
California
Lester
Richmond
Lafferty
Lida Eversole
Elk Creek
Nebr
Ella. Kimsey
Lincoln
Fred
Johnstown
Colorado
James
Waco Nebraska
Lewis
Born to Dr and Mrs Gunderson in Sidney Hospital
A son named Robert Alden Gunderson was born Monday at a Sidney hospital to Dr and Mrs W E Gunderson. He weighs eight pounds three ounces. The mother and child are reported doing nicely and were to be removed to their home east of Potter by ambulance yesterday at 2.
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W. E. Gunderson
Sidney Hospital
Robert Alden
Potter
Christmas Greetings Lutheran Program Sunday Evening
Local merchants contribute Christmas greetings ads in this week’s issue. Luther an church program Sunday December 22 at 7 30 features choir pieces recitations and readings by community members culminating in a Christmas tree and treats.
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Herald Angels
Peterson Muhr wedding tied to December 17 1949
Leonard Jessie Peterson of Dalton wed Alice Elaine Muhr of Redington in a Methodist parsonage ceremony by Rev Otto A Quaife. Marvin Peterson and Mrs Morris Challburg attended. A wedding dinner followed at the Challburg home. the Challburgs also celebrated their eleventh anniversary. The couple will reside on Mr Petersons farm north of Potter.
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Leonard Jessie Peterson
Dalton
Christina Peterson
Alice Elaine Muhr
Redington
Allen Muhr
Otto A. Quaife
Marvin Peterson
Morris Challburg
Morris Challburg, Jr
Mrs. Challburg
Mr. Peteson
Potter
Maynard Stines Home on Leave Before California
Maynard Stines CCClerk at Mitchell is home on leave and expects discharge soon. He has been in camp enjoying a restful period before leaving for California.
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Maynard Stines
Ccclerk
Mitchell
California
The Common Tater on Far-off Shores
A fragmented radio era piece mocks wartime bravado and cautions about British and Grecian responses. It recalls Libyan desert fighting and Mussolini era bravado with a dismissive tone towards enemies and a sly nod to cautionary strategy in a stylized column.
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Mussolini
Egypt
Potter Yuletide Lights Spark Pride In Community Spires
Finely decorated Potter homes and stores glow with colored electric lights this season. The Lutheran church lights on the spire and the Methodist church star and cupola blaze brightly, with commendations for the crews. The writer praises this cheery, hopeful sight amidst dark nights and sorrow, thankful for lights in a free country.
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Potter
Basketball Schedule At Home and Away Dates
At home games include Goodview on Jan 3 Broadwater on Jan 10 Sund on Jan 22 Gurley on Feb 7 and Bushnell on Feb 21 Away games feature Kimball on Dec 11 St Patricks on Dec 19 Lodge Pole on Jan 17 Lisco on Jan 31 and Dalton on Feb 14.
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Goodview
Broadwater
Sund
Gurley
Bushnell
Kimball
St. Patricks
Lodge Pole
Lisco
Dalton
Eastern Star elects officers for coming year
At the December 12 meeting of the Eastern Star officers were elected for the ensuing year. Mildred Johnson was named worthy matron and Alfred Arneil worthy patron. Mattie Wills associate matron Elmer Seyfang associate patron Lillian Robertson secretary Leora Reetz treasurer Margaret Anderson conductress Jeasie Mayer associate conductress.
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The
Eastern Star
Mildred Johnson
Alfred Arneil
Mattie Wills
Elmer Seyfang
Lillian Robertson
Leora Reetz
Margaret Anderson
Jeasie Mayer
Methodist Christmas Program on Christmas Eve
A Methodist Christmas program features Joy to the World and There’s a Song in the Air with a diverse slate of recitations and songs. Participants include Walter Gunderson Jr, Jeanette Sanders, Francis Lipska, Shir ley Strandberg, Sharon Lip ska, Marjorie Smith, Deloris Rosenthal, David Gunderson, Patsy Hagemeister, Joyce Juelfs, Janis Juelfs, Margaret Ann Gunderson, and chorus. Santa Claus in person closes the event with treats for young and old.
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Jeanette Sanders
Donna Fiegenschuh
Jenine Larson
Geraldine Larson
Donald Enevoldsen
Clifford Johnson
Shirley Strandberg
Bethlehem
Velma Nelson
Ahvayina Manger
Walter
David Gunderson
Wayne Larson
Mary Beth Hermansen
Loren Larson
Walter Gunderson, Jr
Joyce
Janis Juelfs
Margaret Ann
Mary Elizabeth Gunderson
Don Johnson
Billy Hagemeister
Joy Seyfang
Myrna Quaife
Wise Men
Harriett Warner
Georgia Sheldon
Shirley Leyfang
Julia Myers
Vivian Nelson
Betty Lou
Injured Joe Cizek Recovers as Local News Circulates
North-West locals report Joe Cizek improving from a foot injury suffered when a windchanger tower fell. He was in Sidney Monday for a cast removal and checkup. Frank Dvorak Sr. had surgery in Sterling last week and returned for a postop check. Gilbert Hovgen returned to Grand Island last Saturday while his wife stays with her mother during illness. Samir Studnicka acts as choreman at the Joe Cizek place. Santa Claus visits brighten Sidney on Tuesday and Potter on Saturday. Edgar Leafdale attended the Carl Schmidt sale and the Farmers Union meeting in Sidney.
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Joe Cizek
Stécher
Joe
Sidney
Frank Dvorak, Sr
Sterling
Gilbert Hovgen
Grand Island
Samir Studnicka
Santa Claus
Potter
Alfred Johnson
A. M. Leafdale
Edgar Leafdale
Carl Schmidt
Farmers Union County
Potter Women's Club Lunches at Johnson Store
The Potter Women's Club will serve lunches this Saturday at the Johnson Store starting at 1 p m. Citizens are urged to patronize the event.
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Potter Women’s ‘Club
Johnson Store
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Summary
Sunday school at 10 a m with Dean Hagemeister as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m featuring a sermon titled We Have Seen His Star. Epworth League meets at 7 p m with Ben Herboldsheimer as president.
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Dean Hagemeister
Epworth League
Ben Herboldsheimer
Thought for the Day by Otto A. Quails
A religious reflection titled A Thought for the Day quotes Otto A. Quails, praising Jesus as the fulfillment of hopes and fears of all the years. The short devotional voice attributes the sentiment to Minister Otto A. Quails.
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Lord Immanuel
Otto A. Quaifs
Sidney Christmas Parade Draws Large Crowd
Nearly everybody and his neighbor attended the Tuesday parade in Sidney, sponsored by the chamber of commerce. The toy and allegorical representations were reported as very interesting and amusing.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Potter Hunters Will Turn the Pages Back
Old New Years rabbit hunt planned with a big event on New Years Day. Participants register at Proudfit's store for one dollar, refundable if you win. Proceeds from rabbit sales go to the Red Cross. Entry meeting at Proudfit's on the evening of the 23rd at 7:30 to organize captains.
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Big Hunt Register
Proudfits
Red Cross
Third Grade Earns A’s in Spelling This Week
The third grade celebrated earning A grades in spelling for the week. Mrs. Lloyd Jueks visited the room Thursday afternoon. Students have been busy preparing their program and making Christmas gifts.
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Lloyd Jueks
Nebraska Students Tackle Math And History Topics
The fourth grade studies two figure multiplication while fifth grade works on denominate numbers. Sixth grade covers areas and perimeters and health class reports on scientists who benefited health. Joyce Juelfs and Mark Wickhorst celebrated birthdays. visitors included Mrs. Albert Jacobsen and Mrs. L. A. Juelfs. The seventh grade completed Explorers and Fur Traders and will begin Red Men and the White Men.
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Joyce Juelfs
Mark Wickhorst
Albert Jacobsen
L. A. Juelfs
Nebraska
Kimball Edges Potter 31 30 In Overtime Thriller
In a December 11 overtime game Kimball defeated Potter 31 30. Kimball led 11 4 after the first, Potter tied 11 11, half 16 13 Kimball, and 21 16 after three. In OT Thayer scored for Potter, then Hagen and Grosshans put Kimball ahead before a Kimball free throw sealed it. Anderson led Potter with 11, McMillan 7, Thayer 6.
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Kimball Cagers
Potter
Kimball
McMillan
Thayer
Hagen
Grosshans
Anderson
Petter
Oeltjen
Kaderli
Enevoldsen
Community Notice for Christmas Basket Donations
The Auxiliary requests donations for Christmas baskets. Please leave items by next Tuesday noon with Mrs. Fred Vaughan or at any of the three stores. Mrs. MacAdam cannot receive due to her mother’s illness as announced last week.
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Fred Vaughan
MacAdam
Gratitude for Kindness During Illness at Rochester
A note of sincere appreciation for letters, cards, gifts, and other kindnesses received while ill at Rochester. Each gesture will be remembered and valued.
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Rochester
Sloan sisters to return home for holidays this weekend
Miss Jeanetta Sloan of Sidney Nebraska and Miss Olivette Sloan of Fort Collins Colorado are expected home this weekend to spend the holidays with their parents Dr and Mrs W T Sloan.
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Jeanetta Sloan
Sidney
Nebraska
Olivette Sloan
Fort Collins
Colo
Ang Mra
W. T. Sloan
Potter Stores Extends Evening Hours Next Monday and Tuesday
Potter Stores will stay open later for two evenings next Monday and Tuesday, offering extended shopping hours to accommodate customers after daytime closures. The change affects all locations and aims to boost evening sales.
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Potter
Santa Claus to Arrive Saturday for Community Program
Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at 2 30 p m on Saturday December 21. The American Legion promises a reliable visit with an outdoor program of music beforehand and hundreds of candy packs for boys and girls. Families are urged to attend this annual Christmas event as younger children will be served first.
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Santa Claus
Storter
American Legion
Santa
Antelope Divide Community Notes of Family Visits
Local households report visits and gatherings across Antelope Divide. Numerous calls and dinners surface at Nelson, Olsen, Whitney, Bertramson, Hammond, and Johnson homes. The Jolly Neighbors club met with Mrs Hadley. December Farmers Union met at Mrs Nelsons with officers elected: Chris Nelson president Chauncey Nelson vice president Dewey Larson secretary treasurer.
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Clifford Herboldsheimer
Cc. P. Herboldsheimer
Leo Olsen
Gundhart Olsen
Jolly Neighbors Club
E. R. Hadley
J. H. Berthamson
Janis Whitney
Deloris Nelson
Carl
Dewey Larson
Omaha
Jerome Tehringer
Willfred Nelson
D. A. Keith
L. K. Nelson
J. W. Bertramson
George Whitney
Janis
Harvey Marsh
Allan Nelson
Lavern Nelson
BE. M. Nelson
Clifford Hammond
James Johnson
Antelope Divide Farmers Union
W. A. Nelson
Chris Nelson
Chauncey Nelson
Snow melts rapidly after deep sub zero snowfall
Last week's three day snow is thawing quickly with ground moisture uptake. Snow was light due to sub zero conditions, containing little moisture. Friday and Saturday mornings were very cold with many thermometers at 20 below. By Wednesday temperatures rose and snow continued to melt Thursday.
Pleasant View Flu Epidemic Affects Local Residents
Herbert Schuessler notes an early flu outbreak in Pleasant View with victims including Rev. G H Boehnke Mrs Carl Mueller Ben Hilpert Joe Gerler and daughter LaVerna Mrs Art Schuessler Art Schubarth and others possibly ill yet recovering. Community gatherings and visits are described as residents extend holiday wishes and well being.
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G. H. Boehnke
Carl Mueller
Ben Hilpert
Joe Gerler
LaVerna
Art Schuessler
Art Schubarth
L. R. Seemann
Hugo Haack
Rose Marie
J. E. Morrow
Warren Pontious
W. Smith
Swan Pearson
A. Rapp
Sidney
A. Spencer
Ernest Baack
Anton Steffens
Next Meeting Set at George Whitney Home
The upcoming meeting is planned for January 10 at the George Whitney residence. Mrs Gundhart Olsen and her family visited the Mrs Jens Olsen home on Saturday afternoon.
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Guy Therman
George Whitney
Gundhart Olsen
Jens Olsen
Bowling league notes and playoff results at Potter Alley
Fred Carlson won the play off last Sunday with a 470 for three lines. Team No. 2 led by Bill Slama has two wins and no defeats. Next Monday night teams No. 1 and 8 meet for a chance to challenge Team 2. Frost Christensen holds the high alley score at 242. Merry Christmas to all from Potter Bowling Alley.
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Fred Carlson
Bill Slama
Frost Christensen
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U.S
Canada
Northwestern
Bell Telephone
Dr. Kalise
Derwin Hendee
Joan Nelson
Trio
O Chosen City
Harold Fiegenschuh
Douglas Hermansen
Daryl Hendee
Peterson-Muhr
Tebrinke’s Cafe
MR. and
Mrs
E. C. Tebrinke
Methodist
Francis Lipska
Sahta Claus
Sharon Lipska
Marjorie Smith
Deloris Ros
Enthal
Christmas
Patsy Hagemeis
Samuzza Claus
Guy Terman
Ternoon
Stines
Herbert Schuessler
Pete Nelson
Roy
J. B. Morrow
Frank Mueller
Jmr
W. D. Mathewson
J E. Morrow
Walter Schubarth
Chas. Dedic
Alex*Spencer
Bowling News
Potter Bowling Alley
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