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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
1
Editor notes this week brings more enjoyable weather than the prior two weeks. State press reports a broad cold snap across the state with the western region recording the lowest maxima. The local low reached 28 below zero, the coldest in Kimball’s official seven year record.
The article notes cautious weather forecasting with temperatures rising to 40s and 45s during the day, while warning a possible blizzard and subzero wind chills by the time readers see the piece. It emphasizes the uncertainty of predictions and the changing conditions readers might face.
A 15 foot Christmas tree stands in the main square, adorned with about 50 colored lights. Residents praise its beauty and symbolic value as a beacon of light, hope, and goodwill amid gloom.
Congratulations go to the organizations and the men who organized and carried out the effort. Their teamwork and dedication are praised for making the project a success.
Reports say the Sunday evening event was exceptionally good with a large crowd in attendance. The writer notes staying home to care for the children, and mentions the wife was pleased with the program.
This week features programs at schools and churches inviting attendance. Aimed to benefit all, the events encourage people to grow toward their better selves. It notes everyone is far from the ideal they should be.
A new weekly feature titled By Heck digests exchanges from across the country. The column rambles through diverse items and locates points of interest while keeping the author’s name off the page.
The Christmas celebration is planned for 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Sunday with a tree and program. Wishing all who are dear a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Harold E. Sorter, pastor, invites all to Sunday school at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with Christmas music and a sermon. Epworth League meets at 6 30 for youth. No evening service on Christmas. Christmas program set for Saturday at 7 30 in the church.
The World-Herald announces a limited offer valid until February 1, 1933. New and old subscribers can choose 14 months daily and Sunday for 6.00 or 7 months daily and Sunday for 3.00. Submit orders via the local representative at the Review office.
Mildred Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Robertson sustained a leg fracture above the ankle when a seed caused an accident while coasting at recess last Friday afternoon. She received prompt surgical care and is now convalescing satisfactorily.
Christmas programs run today with seventh and eighth grades excluded. A high school assembly at 1:30 features the cantata Music of Bethlehem under Mrs Slocumb. Students head into a ten day holiday break with studies resuming January 3, 1933.
Tonight Friday December 23 Pine Bluffs meets the Coyotes in a hoped for thrilling game at Seyfang hall with a preliminary matchup between Pine Bluffs junior high and Potter junior high. Main event at 8 00 with 7 00 oclock start. Single admission 25c season tickets at the door if any left.
Mrs Slocumb and the mixed chorus reported strong turnout for the Christmas cantata held last Sunday evening. Fifteen seniors received glee club pins at a ceremony held last Monday.
Several residents reveal their trip intentions during the vacation period. LeRoy Gunderson Everett Nelson Gordon Johnson and Bud McMillan will work rather than travel. Jessie and Josie Juelfs head to Sterling Colorado while Barbara Whitney Marguerite Jacobson plan Cheyenne. Eleanor Walker and Sarah McMillan will spend a few days in Sidney. Alice Carlson Gordon Johnson Hildur Carlson Shirley Mayer and Vivian Light intend to stay home most of the break. Beryl Dykeman plans a few days at Vivian Light’s home.
Helen Jensen, Helen Tutt and Vaughn Jacobson were absent Monday. James Coulter was absent Wednesday morning. Helen Tutt and Donald Erickson were absent Friday afternoon. The Reds fall from the lead in the typing contest as the class completed The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, written by Coveridge.
In class, sophomores study geometry by units and summarize Mohammedan religion in world history. Some members rehearse their parts for a Christmas play. Catherine Wickhorst lost her wrist watch during a sleighing party last week.
Most plan to spend vacation at home with a few traveling within the state. Marvin Moench was absent last week. The freshmen are taking a part in the sale of season basketball tickets. Buy your ticket from a freshman.
The seventh and eighth grade room presents a high school assembly program on Friday afternoon December 23 at 1 30 p m. Recitations include A Christmas Long Ago by Maxine Merscheim and Christmas Carols by Bernard Grothe. A pantomime and one act play The Messenger feature students Janice Jones Helen Carlson Mrs Jones Dorothy Danielson Mrs Brown Iona Slack Mrs Smith Debordea Winn and actors H Niceson Keith Schwartz N Bradley John Moench. The Messenger role is Maynard Stines with cast members Raymond Stormberg and Earl Nielsen absent one day due to illness. Fu genschuh and Reetz left for holidays. Ve nneta Light absent two days. Walter Gibbins back after corn harvest. LaVerne and Clifford Leafdale back after chicken pox.
A 50 horsepower Fairbanks Morse diesel engine arrived in Potter Sunday evening for installation at Witt Milling & Grain Co. The engine, formerly used at Beemer Nebraska, was trucked to Potter by mill workers. Engineer Melvin Witt of Rockford Illinois will supervise the installation, acting son of Mr and Mrs John Witt. The engine will be put into use as soon as possible.
Frederick W. Busse, Gurley pioneer merchant, died December 5 after a long illness at his Gurley home. In western Nebraska’s worst auto crash of the year, Mrs. J. C. Hassenstab of Bridgeport and Margaret Armuth of Dalton died after a southbound collision with a stalled truck near Bridgeport. Hassenstab and two children survived with injuries. Kathryn, 4, severely hurt. Jerry, 17, minor.
There is still time to donate food items for the Auxiliary Christmas baskets to aid needy families. Please leave donations at Thayer Drug Store before noon Saturday.
Mrs C C Pritchard and her son Jim of Sharon Springs Kansas are visiting Potter at the home of Mrs Gertrude Nelson and Miss Anna Uncapher, the Pritchards’ aunts.
Mr and Mrs D F Enevoldsen hosted a Thursday evening bridge gathering with six tables in play. Prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Earl Thayer amid a sociable turnout of friends.
Wie notes that A. M. Leafdale is a patient at the Lincoln Veterans hospital. He undergoes government clinic tests to locate the source of his illness and it is not yet known if an operation will be necessary.
Martin King, who settled in the valley in 1887, passed away at his home in Mitchell. A Scottsbluff county fair report shows receipts totaling $11,617.29 and disbursements of $9,700.12.
Depositors of the Farmers State bank of Sutherland recently received a dividend of 27.9 or 30 percent. Goodview first quintet defeated Oshkosh but second team lost in the first game of their conference.
Gurley and Dalton battled to a 9 to 11 tie after regulation, requiring two extra periods to decide the outcome. Gurley finally won the game, overcoming the stalemate in a hard fought shootout.
Roy Robbe purchases the milling machinery of Carl Fischer at Lewellen and plans to operate it for two days a week, signaling a shift in local production setup and potential impact on nearby trades.
The Paxton Commercial club sponsors a municipal skating pond and will meet once a month.
Judge Bellows notes a low of 24 degrees below zero at the government weather station, the coldest in seven years, while the same 24 hour period shows a high of 15 degrees above.
According to the West Nebraska Beacon, A. W. Kemper formerly of Potter was reelected for the third term as Secretary of the Garden Co. Agricultural Society.
The Chappell Register reports the organization of the Chappell I dependent basketball team, to be composed of most of last year's veterans with several college men, reflecting a mix of experienced players and new talent.
Eugene Sine a longtime Western Nebraska resident since 1892 died December 10 at the Chap pell home of his daughter Mrs. E C Wolf. The obituary notes his years of residence and family connection in the area.
The Dalton Delegates report Dalton defeated Lisco 17 to 16 in the first home basketball game. The Lessig brothers led Dalton with John scoring 11 and Harold 6 points for the team.
A kitchen blaze at the Royal Cafe in Scottsbluff caused a $10,000 loss and spread to adjacent properties including a pool hall, the Steiner studio, the Scottsbluff Republican office, and Piggly Wiggly.
The Gurley Post American Legion was organized last week with bylaws adopted and committees appointed. The Semerad building has been leased and the Post plans to meet monthly.
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