Death of nine year old C C Crowell after long illness
News from Omaha reports the death Sunday of nine year old C C Crowell fourth, son of Mr and Mrs Crowell. Stricken with infantile paralysis in October 1987 he spent much of the year in an iron lung. Heart failure ended his brave battle as relatives mourn in Wisner and Omaha with prayers for the bereaved family.
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C C. Crowell
C. Crowell
Omaha
Nebraska
Crowell
Methodist Hospital
Wisner
Potter couple wed in late October and tour Arizona
Charles W. Fisher of Potter and Mrs. Bessie Eden of Sidney were married in Gering on October 28 and soon after traveled to Arizona and the west coast. They returned to Potter this week and are well regarded, with best wishes for their happiness.
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Charles W. Fisher
Potter
Bessie Eden
Sidney
Gering
Arizona
West Coast
Ladies Aid Thanks Workers for Church Floors
The Ladies Aid members express gratitude to Mr. Robertson Mr. MacAdam and others who freely worked on the kitchen and primary Sunday school room floors of the Methodist church.
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Ladies Aid
Robertson
MacAdam
Methodist Church
Town Team Wins Two Out Of Three
The town team basketball squad led by Gaylord Reetz started strong, winning two of three. They beat Knights of Columbus 35 to 18 at Sidney on December 9, then lost 43 to 20 to the same team at Sidney on December 15. They edged Kimball 49 to 40 at Kimball, Leo Fisher scoring 22 for Potter.
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Basketball Stars
Gaylord Reetz
Knights of Columbus
Sidney
Kimball
Leo Fisher
Potter
Keith Schwartz
Don Biggs
Hickman
Returns From Hospital Cheyenne Veteran Home After Surgery
Hinev Hermansen came home last Friday from Cheyenne veterans hospital after a major operation three months ago. He remains weak but is gaining strength and expects to be in robust health within a few months. Welcome home, Hiner.
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Hinev Hermansen
Veterans Hospital
Cheyenne
Hiner
County seat callers reported by Sleeth and Thayer
Mrs. Hazel Sleeth and Mrs. Iva Thayer were among the county seat callers on Monday, adding to the day’s routine civic visits.
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Hazel Sleeth
Iva Thayer
Local Masonic and Eastern Star Officers Elected for 1939
Officers for the Masons and Eastern Star lodges were elected for 1939. R L MacAdam is worshipful master and Ed Wickhorst senior warden. C C Kaderli junior warden. D F Enevoldsen treasurer. Elmer Seyfang secretary. Augusta Smith worthy matron and George Thirlwall worthy patron. Edna Johnson associate matron and Clarence Johnson associate patron. Leora Heetz treasurer Lillian Robertson secretary Mildred Johnson conductress Mattie Nelson associate conductress. Other officers are appointive and to be announced.
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R. L. MacAdam
fEd. R. Wickhorst
Ic. C. Kaderli
D F. Enevoldsen
Elmer Seyfang
E. S
Augusta Smith
George Thirlwall
Edna Johnson
Clarence Johnson
Leora Heetz
Lillian Ropertson
Mildred Johnson
Mattie Nelson
Potter Village Board Proceedings December 5 1938
The Potter Nebraska village board met December 5 1938 at 7 30 p m with Chairman Witt and trustees Hagemeister Schwartz Slama Arnell present along with Mönch and Stevens. Claims were read and approved and motions set electric rate, free electric service for Hastings customers, and Dix village bill relief. meeting adjourned.
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Potter
Nebraska
Potter Review
John Witt
Dean Hagemeister
Joe P. Schwartz
Wim. Slama
Alfred Arnell
Herman Moench
H. Stevens
Peter Hansen
Martin Leafdale
Wh. Hagemeister
Fairbanks, Morse Co
Cheyenne County
Mine Smelter Sup. Co
W! T. Sloan
Warmers Union
Bell Tel. Co
Korsemeyer Co
Brown Elec. Co
Stines Cafe
H. E. Chase
Thos. Iverson
Neptune Meter Co
Potter Garage
IR. S. Proudfit Co
Harry Courtright
Juells Oil Co
Schwartz
Slama
Yeas
Witt
Arnell
Hagemeister
Nayes
Schawartz
Dix
Pleasant View Families Travel For Holidays
Pleasant View residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fiehler and John Fiehler left Thursday for Perry county Missouri to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Haack welcomed a baby boy born Thursday at a Sidney hospital. Art Baack visited Art Schuessler Wednesday evening. Schubarths and J. E. Morrows traveled to Sterling Thursday. Several relatives spent Sunday evening at the Schuessler home. Harold Meyer hosted Rev Boehnke and family for Sunday, while Hugo Mueller visited Ben Hilpert. Schubarths helper Hilda Schmidt returned home Friday. Boehnkes and children visited Ben Hilpert Friday evening.
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Robert Fiehler
John Fiehler
Perry County
Hugo Haack
Sidney Hospital
Art Baack
Art Schuessler
Art Schubarth
J. E. Morrow
Sterling
Wialter
Rudolph
Hilda Schubar
Young Nelson Hospitalized After Knee Injury
Jack Nelson Young remains a patient at Kimball hospital with a badly dislocated knee. Doctors expect the leg to be placed in a cast in about three weeks and to remain in the cast for about four months before any use is regained.
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Young
Jack Nelson
Kimball Hospital
Outdoor Christmas Program A Complete Success
Potter's first outdoor Christmas program and candy distribution drew a large attentive crowd on a sunny Saturday. Santa arrived with a truck of candy and nuts, distributing over 400 bags to children and then adults. The event featured trumpet solo Kenneth Rose, prayer by Rev Slocumb, and songs led by Harold Thayer with Lulu B Slocumb on piano. A chorus of sacred songs included Bruce Clausen, Oscar Redeen, and Harold Thayer. Organizers from the Legion, Auxiliary, Community Club and Golf Club provided funds and help.
Dentist Dr Johnson Builds New Offices Above Market
The reporter visited Dr. C. V. Johnson in his new quarters over the Egeers market on a Wednesday morning. The offices are neatly arranged with new stairs, freshly cleaned rooms, and updated electric wiring and water pipes to accommodate the practice. Dr Johnson invites the public to inspect the quarters at any time.
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C. V. Johnson
Egeers
Dr. Johnson
No Sleds Allowed on Ice at Legion Rink
Warning from the American Legion committee that sleds are prohibited on the skating rink ice due to danger to skaters. Skaters with no sleds allowed. sleds must be kept off to prevent serious accidents.
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American Legion
Potter State Bank Close Next Monday for Christmas
The Potter State Bank will be closed all day next Monday December 26 in observance of Christmas.
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Potter State Bank
Antelope Divide Social Roundup at Various Homes
Mrs Jim Johnson attended the M I Co club at the C Walter home and many neighbors were listed visiting and calling. Kinley Herboldsheimer returned home for vacation. Evening callers included Wesley Herboldsheimer family and Francis Willoughby party.
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Jim Johnson
M. I. Co
C. Walter
Miss Hemmerle
Ed. Nelson
Robert Jacobs
Plattsmouth
Nebr
Jacob
V. A. Nelson
Allan Nelson
Sterling
Fred Morris
George Whitney
Bud Thorpe
L. K
Mrs Jennie McAdam Returns From Sidney Hospital
Mrs Jennie McAdam returned from a Sidney hospital Wednesday and is steadily improving in health.
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Jennie McAdam
Sidney Hospital
California Visitors Add Names to State Tour
Mr and Mrs Harold Kitchel and children of Santa Rosa California are visiting relatives here and at other points in the state. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Rex Ogard and child of Roseville California. Mrs Kitchel is formerly Miss Vera Dykeman before marriage.
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Harold Kitchel
Santa Rosa
California
Rex Ogard
Roseville
Kitchel
Vera Dykeman
Legion thanks auxiliaries and clubs for Christmas program
The American Legion expresses gratitude to the Auxiliary Community Club Golf Club and all others who helped prepare and present the Christmas program last Saturday including Santa Claus. The cooperation is appreciated by the American Legion committee.
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The
American Legion
Santa Claus
American Legion Committee
Birthday Treats and Paragraph Practice at School
Two students Myrene Thies and Joyce Juelfs celebrated birthdays with candy treats. Mrs. Lloyd Juelfs visited on Monday afternoon while the class learns to write paragraphs about pets and Christmas gifts. Cynthia Ann Reetz brought a sand table model of the first Christmas night to aid visualization as they finish gifts and make cards.
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Myrene Thies
Joyce Juelfs
Lloyd Juelfs
Cynthia Ann Reetz
Birthday treats grace second and third grades
Gerald Christensen celebrated his eighth birthday by sharing treats with his classmates. The week highlighted high spelling scores for Gerald Christensen Harold Fiegenschuh Janice Juelfs Tommie Kubes Janne McMillan and Maxine Patterson in third grade and Patsy Lou Fiegenschuh Margaret Ann Gunderson and Mary Margaret Jaeger in second grade. Students used Christmas tree lights loaned by Miss Rohlfing Mary Elizabeth and Margaret Ann Gunderson. Lester Johnson and Leona Jane Tank contributed decorations for the Christmas tree at home. Numbers were drawn to choose who would take the tree home after Friday’s program, with Betty Joverson drawing the lucky number.
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Gerald Christensen
Harold Fiegenschuh
Janice Juelfs
Tommie Kubes Janne McMillan
Maxine Patterson
Patsy Lou Fiegenschuh
Margaret Ann Gunderson
Mary Margaret Jaeger
Miss Rohlfing
Mary Elizabeth
Lester Johnson
Leona Jane Tank
Betty Joverson
Dalton contest highlights three superiors in declamatory event
Three dramatics class members and sponsor Miss Mc Laughlin attended the Lodgepole Valley declamatory contest in Dalton. Nathan Mudge earned a superior in the oratorical division for The Masterful Man of the Ages Abraham Lincoln. Deloris Coulter received a superior in the humorous division for Ydiosynicacus. Dorothy Anderson, presenting White Lilacs in the dramatic division, was rated good. Potter also earned a superior, and Dalton earned the remaining three superiors as the festival had five entries with five superiors.
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Miss McLaughlin
Dalton
Nathan Mudge
Abraham Lincoln
Deloris Coulter
Dorothy Anderson
Potter
Daltom
Defeated by St. Pats in season opener thriller
Potter Coyotes open the season with a 36 to 18 defeat as St. Patricks led by Van Anne with 11 points and a slick whirl-shot attack. Henry of Potter scored five while skating on a slick floor hampered many Potter setups. Potter seconds beat St. Pats seconds 18 to 16 in a strong follow up effort.
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St. Pats
Kimball
Potter Coyotes
Potter
van Anne
St. Patricks
Henry
Coyotes
Schwartz
Cox
Thayer
Wheeler
Andersn
Warner
Allison
McMillan
American Legion Auxiliary to Hold December Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at Mrs. Ernest Andersons home on Wednesday December 28 at 2 30 with Mrs. Dean Hagemeister aiding as hostess. Members are asked to bring gifts not exceeding 25 cents for the Christmas party.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ernest Anderson
Dean Hagemeister
Womans Foreign Missionary Society Lunch Room Thanks
The president thanks all who patronized the lunch room on December 17 and everyone who assisted with the work. Proceeds totaled eight dollars and fifteen cents.
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Womans Foreign Missionary Society
Sid ney Callers Highlight Family Group Visit
Chas, Nelson and their mother, Mrs. Sheldon, were among a group visiting Sidney on Tuesday, sharing a brief family gathering with locals and neighbors.
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Chas, Nelson
Mother
Mrs. Sheldon
Sidney
Musical Program at Methodist Church December 25
The Methodist church will host a musical program Sunday evening at 7 30 directed by Harold Thayer with Dorothy Anderson as pianist. The program features solos by Byron Johnson and Oscar Redeen, a girls trio, readings by Jeanne Nelson, whistling by Olivette Sloan, choir anthem, the song We Three Kings, and a closing ode with a benediction.
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Harold Thayer
Dorothy Anderson
Byron Johnson
Bertha Mae Reetz
Eleanore Nelson
Delores Coulter
Reading
Jeanne Nelson
Olivette Sloan
Oscar Redeen
We Three Kings
George Allison
Brady Guests Visit Sid ney Family
Mr and Mrs Walter Brady from Sidney called Monday evening at the home of Clyde Brady and family for a social visit.
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Walter Brady
Sidney
Clyde Brady and
Visit Sinclair Station Offers Oils Grease Gas And Dining
Frank L. Armstrong invites readers to the Sinclair Station offering a well equipped restaurant and a fine line of oils greases and gas. The message promises ready service and a welcoming visit.
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F Frank L. Armstrong
Sinclair Station
Christmas program appreciation from Legion group
A grateful note thanks the American Legion and Auxiliary and others for the fine Christmas program and Santa's treats and expresses hope the event becomes an annual observance.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Christmas Basket Drive Seeks Late Donations
Auxiliary asks donations for Christmas baskets left at the Exeraldsen home or the local drug store by Saturday morning. Help fill the baskets and bring cheer to a family this holiday season.
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Exeraldsen
Smiths to Spend Holidays in Denver Visit
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Smith and Marjorie plan a Friday departure for Denver to visit their daughter and sister Gladys Smith and Mr. Smiths sister Mrs. L. R. Compton and family. Billie Neal of Dalton will accompany them to visit Rose Neal, his mother, in Denver.
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C. E. Smith
Marjorie
Denver
Gladys Smith
Mr. Smith
L.R. Compton
Billie Neal of
Dalton
Rose Neal
Home for Vacation Students Return for Holidays
Morris Henrikson Ray Goding Marjory Leafdale and Maxine Wells are home from Chadron Normal for the holidays. Wesleyan at Lincoln sends Phyllis Pritchard and Byron Johnson. Stewart Nelson and Keith Schwartz come from Colorado State University in Boulder. Bernice Seyfang from Colorado Woman’s College in Denver. Kinley Herboldsheimer from Nebraska State University arrived this week. Teachers returning include Olivette Sloan of Sidney Iowa Jeannetta Sloan of Sidney Nebr and Marie Robertson of Lewiston Nebr.
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Morris Henrikson
Ray Goding
Marjory Leafdale
Maxine Wells
Chadron Normal
Wesleyan
Lincoln
Phyllis Pritchard
Byron Johnson
Stewart Nelson
Keith Schwartz
Colorado State University
Boulder
Bernice Seyfang
Colorado Womans College
Denver
Kinley Herboldsheimer
Nebraska State University
Olivette Sloan
Sidney
Iowa
Jeannetta Sloan
Nebr
Marie Robertson
Lewiston
Christmas Services at First Lutheran Church
Dr W T Kahse pastor leads Christmas services at 2 p m Sunday with sermon and special program wishing a happy Christmas and blessing in the new year to attendees.
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First Lutheran Church
W. T. Kahse
Methodist Church Notes Christmas Schedule and Programs
Co R Tanner pastor notes a merry Christmas and happy new year wish to all. No services Christmas morning. Musical program December 25 at 7 p.m. Sunday school program and Christmas tree on Christmas Eve Saturday December 24 at 7:30 p.m. Come.
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Methodist Church Notes Co
R. Tanner
Satuday
Thank You Note From Hospital Stay Recipient
Einer S Hermansen thanks friends for visits cards and letters during a three month hospital stay expressing deep appreciation and noting how support brightened the long hours and shortened the ordeal.
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Einer S. Hermansen
Invents coal loading device at Jacinto elevator
John Clausen Jr operator of the Jacinto grain elevator designed and built a new coal loader and has applied for a patent. He says the loader screens slack out of nut and pea coal during loading into trucks and trailers and believes it is the only such loader used west of the Mississippi.
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John Clausen, Jr
Jacinto
Clausen
Mississippi
Mrs Gilman of Redington Improves After Ice Accident
Mrs Fred Gilman of Redington is reported improving this week as her broken wrist from slipping on ice at Potter heals rapidly.
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Fred Gilman
Redington
Potter
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Seyfang Hall
E. S. Hermansen
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Colorado
Keystone Nut
John Clausen Jr
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Eastern Star Lodges
Village Board Proceedings
Art Kimball
Hall
FG Schwartz
G Allison
L. H. Brown
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Canada
Wiahea
Brett George Thirlwall
Wray Wyckoff Willis Hill
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