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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1924
Page
1
The article notes over a week of extreme cold with nightly readings near or below zero. Some report temperatures dropping to over 20 below, making conditions painfully cold. Frequent snows occurred but fell short due to the frigid air.
In reporting the Tri County Bankers Association meeting in Potter the Lincoln Highway Cafe of Potter hosted the banquet. Local bankers praised the service and the condition of the meal. visiting bankers commented favorably. The event was misattributed to church folks, but it was run entirely by Harry Wells and the cafe.
The town team travelled to Pine Bluffs last Friday and, despite a cold ride, played a close basketball game. Pine Bluffs won 18 to 14 with a 16 to 6 halftime lead. Potter scored 8 in the second half as Pine Bluffs extended their margin. Both teams received good treatment and the visitors enjoyed the contest.
The next literary program will be held Monday evening January 5 1925 at the high school auditorium, featuring a debate followed by a pie social for the public library fundraiser. All ladies are urged to bring pies, with a fuller notice in the Review’s next issue.
A village meeting at Home Lumber Company arranged the annual New Year rabbit and game hunt. C A Larsen and Dean Hagemeister were elected chairman and secretary, with Jess Tompkins and Win Hagemeister as captains. Hunters start at 9:00 am and must return by 2:30 pm, with points for rabbits crows hawks mappies owls and coyotes. Each side limits 25 hunters, timekeeper H Stevens, entry fee $1, winnings used for a banquet.
Our Christmas greeting expresses optimism and goodwill. It reflects on helping the right and thanks readers for cooperation, hoping for a continued spirit of cheer and civic kindness across future days.
King Vidor's Goldwyn feature Three Wise Fools shown at Leyfang theatre Christmas night December 25. A tale of three elderly bachelors in New York whose lives are opened by Sydney Fairchild and a jail break involving Benny the Duck and Judge Trumbull. Sydney aids her father and helps Benny escape as love grows. Show at 7:30 pm with admission 20 and 35 cents.
A double header basketball match is set for Friday evening December 26 between the two town teams and the two high school squads. The games are expected to draw a large crowd after bills were printed and distributed at the start of the week.
Six days of zero weather and snowmark a quiet holiday period in Bronson. Injury at school, illnesses, and local events fill the brief report as Pearl Hicks recovers from a glancing cut, and Turkeys reach Sidney markets. Community gatherings include a membership drive and oyster supper on December 27 at Bronson hall, plus New Year meetings to set delegates for January work.
The note indicates an early publication this week due to Christmas and expresses a preference not to work on Christmas Day unless required.
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