Tragic Accident Claims Three Hecker Family Members
A pickup was struck by a westbound train near Browngon killing Mrs. Minnie Hecker 44 and Mrs. Dean Hecker 22 and William Hecker 48. Dean Hecker survived with minor injuries and later attended the funerals. The Hecker family resided seven miles east of Potter and were prominent local farmers. Funeral rites were held in Sidney with interments at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hecker
Dean Filecker
Brownson
Dean Hecker
Wim. Hecker
Wm. Hecker
Browngon
Hecker Sr
Hecker Jr
Jecker
Sidney Hospital
Potter
Dean
Donald
Joseph Hecker
Peetz
Minnie Hecker
Cheyenne County
J. F. Fischer
South Table
United in marriage at Saint Joseph’s Church Kimball
Miss Geraldine Ann Morfeld and Donald G. Long united in a 10:00 a.m. ceremony at Saint Joseph’s Church Kimball officiated by Rev. L. A. Kintz. Bride wore oyster white satin with orange blossom veil and carried American Beauty roses. They departed for a brief trip to Ord Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Ann Morfeld
Donald G. Long
Rev. L. A. Kintz
Genevive Mecrfeld
Wheat Growers
Ord
Nebraska
Sidney High School
M. B. Morfeld
W. M. Long
Kimbal T
No More Potter Boys in Navy Lists
The paper vows to stop publishing lists of local Potter boys in the navy to avoid aiding the enemy and withholds Navy location details. It notes two corrections from two weeks ago and mentions an ongoing, restricted effort on an Army list, while acknowledging two omissions: George Allison and Gilmore Wills on the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
George Allison
Gilmore Wills
Henrikson and Mrs Anderson Visit Recalls Local Visit
Harry Henrikson visited this week with Mrs Matilda Anderson, sharing a social call and catching up on community events. The brief gathering highlighted local ties and neighbors improving neighborhood relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Henrikson
Matilda Anderson
Gunderson and Gary Return From Omaha Visit
Mrs L H Gunderson and Gary came home Sunday after a two week stay visiting in Omaha.
Coyotes Fire Past Kimball and St Patrick in Wins
The Potter Coyotes, a veteran squad, topped Kimball 32 21 and St Patrick 32 13 to emerge as a strong small school team in the west. James Thayer led scoring against St Patrick with 17 points, followed by Marvin McMillan with 9, Delmar Oeltjen 4, and Don Schwartz 2.
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Coyotes
Kimball
ST. Patricks
Potter Coyotes
James Thayer
Marvin McMillan
Delmar Oeltjen
Don Schwartz
Appreciation Note from A M Ross to Potter Friends
A M Ross expresses gratitude for calls letters cards and flowers received during hospitalization. He especially thanks the Legion and the Cha fellows for their thoughtful remembrances as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Chafellows
MacAdam Hruza Visit Denver Trip With Heinemanns
Mr and Mrs R L MacAdam and Roderick and Mrs Francis Hruza left Wednesday for Denver to visit until the end of the week with Mr and Mrs W W Heinemann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. MacAdam
Roderick
Francis Hruza
Denver
W. W. Heinemann
Mrs Francis Hruza and Roderick MacAdam Sidney Callers
Mrs Francis Hruza and Roderick MacAdam were Sidney callers on a quiet afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hruza
Roderick MacAdam
Sidney
Mioncay
War touches hometown as Navy man Kenneth Bickel is reported missing
In a close to home report, Kenneth Robert Bickel fireman first class U S Navy is missing after action. A daughter Sherry Lee Bickell lives with grandparents Archie and Maureen McMillen. Bickel, a Kimball and Potter boy, married Marjorie McMillan and visited often. He was a likeable sailor who paid the supreme sacrifice for America, with Pearl Harbor cited as the wartime trigger.
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Japan
Pearl Harbor
Kenneth Robert Bickel
U. S. Navy
Sherry Lee Bickell
Randall Jacobs
Bureau of Navigation
Washington, D. C
Kimball
Young Bickel
Marjorie McMillan
America
Western Nebraska Blanketed With Snow
Our Christmas snow fell on the 22nd covering the countryside to about three inches on average. Moderate wind caused drifted areas while the snow stayed moderately wet. A light snow Sunday night grew heavier Monday, resembling a blizzard at times but never reaching that level. Temperatures stayed near 28, then rose Tuesday with some melting. another white Christmas possible if snow melts slowly.
Potter American Legion Auxiliary Donates to Red Cross
The Potter American Legion Auxiliary votes to buy $100 in defense savings bonds and donates $10 to the National Red Cross, demonstrating a small but active local unit's contribution to worthy causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Potter American Legion Auxiliary
Defense Savings
National Red Cross
Not All News Is Bad News From Manila Cablegram
Mr and Mrs Tebrinke received a Christmas cablegram from their son Sergeant Eugene Tebrinke in Manila stating he was well. He noted he was losing sleep but gaining experience. The message praised loyal Americans and affirmed the country’s safety rests on their dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec. Tebrinke
Eugene Tebrinke
Manila
Eugene
Sidney Callers Attend Meeting Last Saturday
Sidney callers list includes Ted Carlton Mrs Emil Carlson Mrs Mabel Hagemeister Charlyn Kathryn Mr Moore Mr and Mrs Wm Sheets and Mrs Mary Sheldon at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Ted Carlton
Emil Carlson
Mabel Hagemeister
Charlyn
Kathryn
Moore
Sheets
Mary Sheldon
4-H Convention Trip Recalls National Event Experiences
Doloris Coulter recounts a Chicago trip for 4-H members hosted by International Harvester and other sponsors. Highlights include tours of plants and museums, a Kiwanis address, a grand banquet with the 1941 Style Revue, and broadcasts from Sears and Columbia studios. She reflects on the insights gained about 4-H and its democratic spirit, pledges, and future commitment.
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Pany
Ohio
Hyde Park
Chicago
Stevens Hotel
Terrace
Morrison Hotel
Anita Louise
Art Institute
Columbia Broadcasting
Wrigley Building
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Mike
Museum of Science and Industry
Bob Strong
Aragon Ballroom
Spool Cotton Company
Local families visit for Christmas in Dix area
Dix and Archer residents hosted relatives over the Christmas vacation with visits among Petersons Gundersons Johnsons and Craigs. Clint Gunderson returns from Hastings College for the break while Evelyn Campbell travels for beauty school duties. Jens Jensen suffers injuries from a bridge fall en route to Dix and is hospitalized in Kimball then Cheyenne.
Sunday Methodist Church Schedule and New Year Greeting
The Potter Methodist Church lists Sunday events with Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Dean Hagemeister, morning worship at 11 a.m. with Bishop William C. Martin as guest preacher, and Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. led by Winda Herboldsheimer. Pastor Otto A. Quaife thanks the community for loyalty and cooperation and wishes a Happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hagemeister
Wm. C. Martin
Potter Methodist Church
Navy Recruiter Visits Potter Mondays Now
The Navy recruiter known as “The big bad Wolf” will visit Potter each Monday afternoon instead of Tuesdays. For navy matters contact postmaster Goding Emil Nelson or the local print shop to arrange a meeting.
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Big Bad Wolf
Nebraska
Navy
Potter
Goding
Emil Nelson
Pinochle Club Honors At Musil Home Event
Mr and Mrs Millard Musil hosted a pinochle club gathering on Wednesday evening. Joe Stecher and Mrs Donald Freckson took first prizes while Walter Schubarth and Mrs Kenneth Wickstrom earned consolation prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Musil
Joe Stecher
Donald E Ireckson
Walter Schubarth
Kenneth Wickstrom
Found walking cane reported to Review office
A walking cane has been found and inquired about at the Review office. Owners are urged to claim it with a description of the item and any distinguishing marks.
Door Bell Installed At Light Plant For Access Control
A new door bell has been installed at the east door of the light plant. All plant doors are kept locked and the public is asked to stay out during the emergency unless they have definite business. Those admitted will use the bell due to engine noise making knocking unreliable.
Red Cross drive totals near $150 in local effort
The community reports over a third of its $360 goal raised by Wednesday noon. Donors listed include Alfred Arnell Clarence Johnson Fred Enevoldsen and many local residents and businesses. Next week a new list will aim to complete the target.
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Potter
Red Cross
Alfred Arnell
Clarence Johnson
Fred Enevoldsen
News of Nearby Neighbors Chronicle Weekly Papers
A compact digest compiling events chronicled by a dozen weekly papers. Special correspondent highlights local happenings, sketches of communities, and shared developments across neighboring towns.
Death notices and local items highlight December obits and civil wins
Obituaries list Brune, Burkhardt, Webber, Carr, Hinrichs, Ernst, and Anderson with ages and towns such as Chappell, Sidney, Gering, Buffalo Wyoming, Weyerts, Kimball, Bridgeport. A large V lit by colored lights appears on Weld county court house in Greeley. Torrington seeks 249 to buy an iron lung. Government buys Cheyenne consistory temple for 125000 as USO center. Trappers urged to sell furs to Hayden for 5000 skunks and 1000 coyote pelts. Western Public Service moves transmission sub station near power plant in Sidney with fenced, lit site.
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Western Public Service Company
Town
Sidney
Savings Bonds Sales Hit $9300 at Potter State Bank
Total sales of Defense Savings Bonds reached $9 300 by noon Wednesday, announced D F Enevoldsen. The Potter State Bank effort rallies local youth and funds against the Axis with the motto Potter’s boys and Potter’s money.
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Defense Savings
Potter State Bank
D. F. Enevoldsen
Potter’s Boys
Potter's Money
Christmas Day Prayer for Peace and Brotherhood
A wartime Christmas meditation by A. M. L. reflects on festive scenes of evergreen decorations and carols, then shifts to a hopeful prayer. The author longs for a future without war, imagining a world where Mars is crushed and humanity embraces brotherhood, faith, and noble worth.
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Mars
Legion Christmas program a large success
The Legion Christmas program Saturday afternoon drew a large crowd with ideal weather and warm conditions. Santa Claus delighted children as 246 bags of 18 ounce candy and nuts were distributed. The Legion thanks contributing groups, signers, musicians, and helpers led by Deac Slccumbably with Rev. Quaife directing songs in Byron Johnson's absence.
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Legion
Santa Claus
M. E. Myers
Deac
Byron Johnson
Rev. Quaife
Stag Dinner At Grasmeere Ranch Hosts Noted Guests
Joe Johnson played host at a stag dinner at Grasmeere ranch east of town Monday evening. Guests included Al Jorgensen Don Jorgensen Paw Martin Roy Liggett Maynard Os born Mr Reynolds Clarence Johnson and Byron. The main entree featured mountain oysters.
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al Jorgensen
Don Jorgensen
Paw Martin
Roy Liggett
Maynard Osborn
Mr. Reynolds
Clarence Johnson
Byron
Joe Johnson
Grasmeere Ranch
Mrs Wim Goring Heads West Point Visit to Daughter
Mrs. Wim Goring left Monday for West Point New York to spend a month with her daughter Mrs Vincent Tropolini. While there she will be visited by her son Mark of New London Connecticut and daughter Leota Mae of Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim, Goring
West Point
N. Y
Vincent Trop-olini
Giants lead league as Harmsen wins weekly playoff
Eddie Harmsen captured first with Bud McMillan second in the weekly playoff as the Giants maintain the lead in league play. Scores reached the 260s for Ralph Merscheim and Fred Ene voldsen while pin boys receive praise for their help. The article ends with holiday wishes from management to all readers.
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Giants
Eddie Harmsen
Bud McMillan
Ralph Merscheim
Fred Enevoldsen
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Wim, Hecker
Vera McGrane
John McGrane
Minnesota
Doyle Waston
Boutonnieres
United States
A. M, Ross
Lloyd Juelfs
Bob Bickel
Tion
Doloris Coulter
the International Harvester Com
Congress
Dix
George Peterson
Merve Gunderson
Pete Nichevick
Archer, Wye
Arthur Johnson
Carrie Peterson
Carl Anderson
Banner County
Bob Peterson
George Jackson
Bill
Phillip
Chadron
Clifford Gunderson
Hastings College
Evelyn Campbell
Hastings
Paul Ryan
Easton
DeLong
Bushnell
Rebekah Lodge
Jens Jensen
Emory Horum
Veterans Hospital
Cheyenne
Fred Miller
Mr. Miller
Sutherland
Emory Smith
Missouri
Wayne Shaw
Omaha
Louis Sutherland of
Winda Herboldsheimer
Otto A. Quaife
Ed. Erickson
Fred Studnicka
Alfred Johnson
Pauline Johnson
Ernest Johnson
Betty Rose Johnson
Hagemeister
Joyce Schmidt
Chas. Stanton
Gilbert Hougen
Hagemeisters, Inc
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ben Hilpert
R. B. Merscheim
Roy L. Jacobson
Bilis Fisher
Henry Rosenthal
L. F. Lafferty
Archie McMillan
Peter Nelson
Hr. Stevens
Albert Nielsen
Loren V. Myers
Joe Sigmund
Chas. E.N. Johnson and
Gordon
Oscar Redeen
Hilda O. Redeen
Alice V. Carlson
Ferd Wickhorst
Tebrinke Cafe
Otto Beret
Ernest Baack
Fred Prince
Edgar Hite
Clarence Johanson
Edith Sanders
Edward Sanders
Brune
William
Chappell
Burkhardt
Charles
Carr
Andrew M
Buffalo
Wyoming
Hinrichs
John Henry
Weyerts
Ernst
George A
Ball
Dember
Anderson
Joseph T
Bridgeport
Weld County
Greeley
Colo
Torrington
Wyo
USO
Hayden
B. ‘M. Hayden
Ati
Bethlehem
Gram
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