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The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1939

Page

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Holiday Travel, Storm Cause Several Injuries in End of State

Snow and icy roads trigger a series of accidents across the region over the weekend. A truck collision near Bridgeport killed David, 25, of North Platte, and injured others including Earl Henderson and Gilbert Gibreal. A four year old Cheyenne boy fell from a moving car at Lodge Pole. Francis Meier, 19, of Lorenzo, was critically hurt southeast of Sidney after a car turnover. A Milwaukee family sustained injuries when their car overturned east of Sidney. Two men, Speed Cromwell and John Conti, suffered severe cuts in a head-on crash near the Point of Rocks. Dr. and Mrs. J. Whitehead of Alliance were seriously injured at the same spot. Details were unavailable for a Dix crash.

Dalton Lodge Pole David David North Platte Earl D. Henderson Sidney Henderson Bridgeport David Gilbert Gibreal Francis Meier Lorenzo Milwaukee

Students from colleges visit home from campus groups

Students home from college include Vivian Anderson and Betty Fisher of Kearney State Teachers, Byro John son and Jack Nelson of Nebraska Wesleyan, Leo Fisher and Roderick MacAdan of Nebraska State baivar sity, Stewart Nelson of Colorado State University, Donald Biggs of Wyoming State University, Floy Christensen, Maxine Wells, Virginia Thurston, Ray Goding and Maurice Henrikson of Chadron State Teachers colete, Mrs Christensen accompanied by her daughter Marlys who had been staying at Alliance.

Vivian Anderson Betty Fisher Kearney Byro Johnson Jack Nelson Nebraska Wesleyan Leo Fisher Roderick MacAdan Nebraska State Baivarsity Stewart Nelson Colorado State University Donald Biggs Wyoming State University Floy Chrstensen Maxine Wells Virginia Thurston Ray Godiing Maurice Henrikson Chadron Colete Mrrs Christensen Marlys Alliance

Christmas Day Hosts Named in Sanders Gathering

Min and Mrs Leslie Sanders hosted a Christmas day gathering including Mr and Mrs Nick Jacobson, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Starner and their son, Mr and Mrs Ray Arnell, Billie Neal, Mrs Rose Neal, Grover Sanders and family, Mrs Fern Yost and daughter, Mrs Elmer Mayer, Donald and Maxine, Mr and Mrs Albert Ja iheau and son, Mr and Mrs Bud O Gard and son, and Mr and Mrs Earl Sanders.

Min Leslie Sanders Nick Jacobson Kenneth Starner Ray Arnell Billie Neal Rose ‘Neal Grover Sanders Ee Sanders Fern Yost Elmer Mayer Donald Maxine Albert Jaiheau Bud O’gard Earl Sanders

Sextorp Local No 725 Farmers Union Meeting Notice

Sextorp Local No 725 Farmers Union holds its next meeting Friday January 5 at the Fred Price home. Each family bring a covered dish for noon meal. After lunch the meeting will resume with election of officers and a delegate to the state operation and discussion of future meeting place and time.

Sextorp Farmers’ Union Fred Pririce

Auxiliary Delivers Seven Large Baskets and Seventeen Packages

The American Legion Auxiliary filled and delivered seven large baskets and seventeen care packages on Christmas Eve. The group thanks all who contributed to the effort.

American Legion Auxiliary

Death claims respected Sidney citizen Frau C G Gemeinhardt

Mrs. C. G Gemeinhardt died after a lengthy illness at a Sidney hospital about 3:00 AM Thursday. She was widely liked in the community. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:00 PM at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev. G. H. Boehnke officiating. An obituary will follow next week.

C. G Gemeinhardt Sidney Hospital St. Paul’s Lutheran Church G. H

Epworth League Plans Sunday Church Meeting and Social

This Sunday December 31 the Epworth League will meet at 7 00 pm at the Methodist church A worship service follows at 8 00 pm Public invited After the service all attendees are invited to a social hour with college students and teachers home for the holidays Special guests welcome and fellowship planned

Epworth League Methodist Church

Methodist Church Notes Pastor Tanner Winter Service

Christmas snow joyfully noted as readers are invited to Methodist worship. A New Year sermon at 11 o'clock follows an 8:00 p.m. watch night service. Haworth Leaguers convene at 7 o'clock. fellowship and New Year cheer planned.

Haworth Leaguers

Leafdale and Andersons Wed in Christmas Wedding

Clarence Leafdale of Potter and Hazel Anderson of Sidney were united in marriage at Hazel's home on December 24, 1939, in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. C. R. Tanner. Bridesmaid Vera Anderson Smith and best man Glenn Anderson attended. A dinner followed. the couple plans to reside in Sidney.

Clarence Leafdale Emil Leafdale Potter Hazel Anderson Andrew Anderson Sidney Draw Co. R. Tanner Vera Anderson Smith Glenn Anderson C. R. Tanner Sidney

Teachers Return Home for Holidays

All teachers with out of town residences went home for the holidays. Miss Shaw heads to Sidney, Miss Hamilton to Orleans, Miss Morrow to Ainsworth, Miss Veal to Kearney, Miss McLaughlin to Hastings, Miss Rholfing to Lewellyn, Miss Gibbs to Waterville Kansas, and Mr Barrett to Lincoln.

Shaw Sidney Hamilton Orleans Miss Morrow Ainsworth Veal Kearney McLaughlin Hastings Rholfing Lewellyn Gibbs Waterville Kansas Barrett Lincoln

A Word to the Wife Is Sufficient

A note dated in Wisconsin quotes A Turner urging the rightful return of valuables stolen from his home. He asserts the thief is known and warns no prosecution, implying the sheriff has other duties. The terse message requests restitution rather than legal action.

A. Turner

Death Claims Potter Native Gustave Gunderson

Gustave Gunderson, Potter Nebraska’s oldest native citizen, died December 24 1939 at Kimball hospital from a heart attack after a period of illness and transfusions. Born December 9 1877 in Potter he spent his life in the cattle industry and was childless. Funeral at Potter Lutheran church with Rev W T Kahse officiating. Interment in Potter cemetery. Survived by Chas Gunderson Albena Sheets Holm er Gunderson Emma Olson Walter Gunderson Myrtle Gunderson.

Gustave Gunderson Mr. Gunderson Kimball Hospital Orly Potter Robert Potter Lutheran Church W. T. Kahse Gilbert Hougen George Ransom Virginia Nelson Bernard Hermansen Leonard Nelson W. T. Kilahse John Rasmussen Jacob Nelson Winlter Henry Henry Schrear Joseph Johnson Herbert Stevens Burwell Joome Kimball Nebraska Adam Gunderson Hhe Ania Chas, Gunderson Albena Sheets Hlmer Gunderson Denver Emma Olson Walter Gunderson Myrtle Gunderson Tie Siding Wyo

Grateful Thanks for Kindness After Loss

The Gunderson family expresses deep appreciation for acts of kindness during illness and after the passing of Gustav Gunderson. Special thanks go to those who donated blood and offered help and goodwill. The family will long remember these generosity and support.

Gustav Gunderson

Local meeting on tax limitation amendment planned

A joint meeting of Sextorp and Arttelope locals is planned for January 17 to learn about the proposed constitutional property tax limitation amendment. Everett T. Winter, secretary of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation, will be one of the speakers. The meeting is open to the public and all are urged to attend.

Sextorp Arttelope Everett T. Winter Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation

Lumil Musil in Critical Condition at Sidney Hospital

Lumil Musil remains in critical condition at a Sidney hospital after weeks of treatment. He has received blood transfusions to aid his strength. Ronald Musil, his brother, was admitted last week and has since been discharged.

Lumil Musil Sidney Hospital Ronald Musil

Snow Blankets Town as Holiday Burst of Winter Weather

The region saw a deep and even snow cover over Christmas weekend with about 6 inches total, leaving a glistening white landscape. Sub zero temps followed, ice skating popular among youths as roads grew hazardous. Moisture measured at 0.34 inches, snow halting soil browning for a time but effects on winter crops remain unclear.

Celon

Pleasant View News and Christmas Socials Roundup

Pleasant View notes a Happy New Year wish from Herbert Schuessler. Christmas dinners and visits at Ben Werrelman and Ben Hilpert homes include the Gerler and Schubarth families. St Pauls parochial school held a program, and many locals shared meals at Art Schuessler and Frank Mueller households amid holiday illness and a fresh snowfall.

Sinclair station manager sidelined by back injury

Elmer Hilliday, manager of the Sinclair station, suffered a paralyzing catch in the back while shoveling snow last Tuesday. He could not return to the station and had to call for help, but is reported considerably improved at this time.

Elmer Hilliday Sinclair

Christmas Family Reunion at Wm Hagemeister Home

A family reunion was enjoyed at the Wm Hagemeister home on Christmas day with guests Lee Hagemeister and family Dean Hagemeister and family Lloyd Juelfs and family Bruce Hagemeister and family of Hemingford Wim Helsing and family and Mrs Gertrude Reed.

Wm. Hagemeister Lee Hagemeister Dean Hagemeister Lloyd Juelfs Bruce Hagemeister Hemingford Wim, Helsing Gertrude Reed

Christmas Day Guests At Clausers Home Named

Christmas day guests at the Johnnie Clausers home included Hugo Harrison and family of Potter, Jack Newport and family, Francis Fisher and family of Sidney, Alfred Birt and family of Albin Wyoming, and Mr and Mrs C E Birt of Dix.

Johnnie Clausers Hugo Harrison Potter Jack Newport Francis Fisher Sidney Alfred Birt Albin Wyo C. E Birt Dix

Sloan sisters spend vacation at parental homes

Miss Olivette Sloan, teaching at Ft. Collins, and Miss Jeannette Sloan, teaching at Sidney, spent their vacation here at their parental home.

Olivette Sloan Ft. Collins Jeannette Sloan Sidney

Leafdale Wins Dual Prizes at Lincoln Seed Show

Edgar Leafdale was notified his Cheyenne seed wheat entry won first and second prizes at the certified seed show during Organized Agriculture in Lincoln. The locally grown wheat was sold as seed in Cheyenne and Kimball counties. Leafdale recalled three major accidents in 1938 contrasted with 1939 joys including fatherhood to a daughter, good health, and two ribbons for seed wheat statewide.

Edgar Leafdale Cheyenne Lincoln Kimball Mr Leafdale

Prof Quiz Program Set For Potter Community Boosters

The Potter Community Boosters club plans a January meeting at the Tebrinke cafe next Wednesday at 6 45 PM. Lloyd Juelfs leads the program arranging a wnske and very interesting show. A large turnout is hoped to start the New Year well.

Potter Community Boosters Club Tebrinke Cafe Lloyd Juelfs

Flu Cases Reported This Week Stay Mild

A number of influenza cases are reported this week and all appear light. The brief notes several patients showing mild symptoms with no severe complications or hospitalizations reported.

Christmas Guests and Holiday Notes From Dix

Christmas day guests at Mrs Madden's home included Howaird Madden and family Roscoe Madden Edson Madden Chris Hansen Henry James Joe Jerritz Madden and Wesley Herboldsheimer plus Arthur Johnson and family of Potter. Phyllis Ehlers of Denver visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Wim Ehlers. Mr and Mrs Ed Buettner of North Platte visited E E Goding home. Homer Graham of Keamney visiting his mother Anna Graham and relatives. Church program Sunday evening well attended. Tree Saxen working at I S Walker home in Kimball. Leland Goding returned from Lincoln for holidays. School closed for holidays. Teachers vacating homes. IM and Mrs Ray Gunderson and Mrs Lizzie Gunderson spent Christmas at Hugo Colo at L L Pugh home. Roy Keener visiting parents at Brush Colo. Mr and Mrs Homer Oxley of Lingo Wyo Mr and Mrs Treon and Tom McFadden of Loup City visiting Mrs Mary McFadden. Janette Lani spent Tuesday night with Mrs Geo Jackson. Mr and Mrs Paul Sullivan and children Mr and Mrs Louis Sutherland and sons Wayne Nightingale spent Christmas at Ella Sutherland home. Julieta Goding of Marsland spending vacation with home folks. Mr and Mrs Paul Wistrom left for Red Oak Iowa for a few days with his parents. Mr and Mrs Lewis Olson of Potter business callers in Dix. Wayne Shaw returned from Omaha for two weeks vacation.

North Platte E. E. Goding Homer Graham Keanmey Anna Graham Tree Sgaxen I. S. Walker Kimball Leland Goding Lincoln Ray Gunderson Lizzie Gunderson Hugo,Colo Roy Keener Brush Colo Imr Homer Oxley Lingo Wyo Treon Tom McFadden Loup City Mary McFadden Janette Lani Geo. Jackson Paul Sullivan Louis Sutherland Wayne Nightingale Ella Sutherland Juiieta Goding Marsland Paul Wistrom Red Oak Iowa Lewis Olson Potter Dix

Navy man Virgil Nelson back home on furlough

Virgil Nelson of the U S Navy returns home on a furlough, visiting family and resuming civilian life briefly before resuming naval duties.

Virgil Nelson U. S. Navy

For Sale Good Iowa Corn and Two Milk Cows

For sale, good Iowa corn and two good young milk cows expected to be fresh soon. seller identified as R. E. Meirscheim.

Iowa R. E.meirscheim

Brady Family Spending Week in Denver with Relatives

Mrs Clyde Brady and her children are visiting Denver for the week to stay with relatives and enjoy time away from home.

Den ver residents spend Christmas at Fred Vaughan home

Mir and Mrs Carl Vaughan of Denver spent Christmas Day at the Fred Vaughan home in Potter.

Mir Mrs Carl Vaughan Denver Fred Vaughan Potter

Mrs Ralph Robertson Undergoes Minor Operation at Sidney

Mrs Ralph Robertson submitted to a minor operation at Sidney yesterday. Her condition is described as satisfactory and she remains under observation. Local physicians reported no complications and expect a swift recovery.

Ralph Robertson Sidney

Mr and Mrs Boyd French Visit Over Christmas Holidays

Mr and Mrs Boyd French of Hayden Colorado close the Christmas holidays with relatives and friends, sharing time and good cheer in the town.

Boyd French Hayden, Colo

Thuston Family Supper Guests at Stevens Home

Nels and Palmer Thuston and family were supper guests at the Stevens home on Christmas Eve.

Nels and Palmer Thuston Stevens

Flooding on Legion Parkway Spurs Ice Skating Fun

Legion Parkway flooded on Tuesday prompting local children to turn the slick stretch into an improvised ice skating area as residents monitor water levels and safety.

Legion Parkway

Griswold Brother of Junior Visits George Hicks Home

Ray Griswold of Denver visited the George Hicks home during the holidays, staying with relatives and sharing seasonal greetings with family members and friends.

Ray_ Griswold Junior Denver George Hicks

Maynard Stines Leaves for Mitchell to Rejoin OCC

Maynard Stines departed Wednesday evening for Mitchell to rejoin the OCC after spending his vacation at home.

Maynard Stines Mitchell The OCC

Merscheim Takes Stock to Omaha Market

R. E. Merscheim left Wednesday afternoon with a truck and trailer load of cattle bound for the Omaha market.

R. E. Merscheim Omaha

Hendee Family Spends Christmas in Panama and Lincoln

R. M. Hendee and his family celebrated Christmas by traveling, splitting time between Panama and Lincoln, Nebraska, enjoying the holiday season away from home.

Smiths Visit Denver for Christmas with Relatives

Mr and Mrs Chas Smith and Marjorie motored to Denver to spend Christmas with relatives.

Chas, Smith Marjorie Denver

Ashby Family Spends Christmas With Relatives Here

Mrs. Cody Patterson and her children from Ashby spent the Christmas holidays in town with relatives, sharing festive time and visiting family members during the season.

Cody Patterson Ashby

Mr and Mrs Guy Hite Visit Whitney for Christmas

Mr and Mrs Guy Hite of Whitney spent Christmas at the A M Rose home, sharing holiday cheer and family time during the season.

Guy Hite Whitney A.M. Rose

Surprise Birthday Party For Gene Schmidt

Gene Schmidt received a surprise party last Friday evening arranged by Mrs. Schmidt. The celebration featured pinochle and a delicious lunch with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Terman and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Gunhart Olsen and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. August Haack, Dewey Larson, Francis Hruza, Mr. and Mrs. August Schmidt, Joyce and Wallace.

Gene Schmidt Schmidt Guy Terman and Mirs Carl Larson Leo Olsen Gunhart Olsen and Children George Whitney August Haack Dewey Larson Francis Hruza August Schmidt Joyce Wallace

Polson Family Visits Thayer and Binning Homes During Christmas

Mr and Mrs Hugh Polson and Bobby of Alliance visited Mrs Iva Thayer on Sunday and returned to Alliance Christmas night. Mrs Thayer and Jimmie and the Polsons were Christmas Day guests at Gene Binning's home in Kimball.

Hugh Polson Bobby Alliance Iva Thayer Thayer Jimmie Polsons Gene Binning Kimball

Christmas Guests At Mrs Ellen Johnson Home

Christmas at the home of Mrs Ellen Johnson and Lulu drew guests including Clarence Johnson and family Joe Johnson and family Vitor Johnson and family Leonard Johnson and family and C P Dybdahl and family of Denver.

Ellen Johnson Lulu Clarence Johnson Joe Johnson Vitor Johnson Leonard Johnson C. P. Dybdahl Denver

Christmas Day Guests at Homer Light Home

Christmas day guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Fisher and sons Mise i Venetta Light of Kimball and Mr and Mrs Robert Gunderson of Dix visiting the Homer Light home.

Homer Light Howard Fisher and Sons Mise i Venetta Light Kimball Mrr Robert Gunderson Dix

Bradley Couple Traveled From Cheyenne for Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Marion Bradley motored from Cheyenne on Saturday to spend the holiday with relatives, enjoying a family gathering away from home.

Marion Bradley Cheyenne

First Cold Spell of the Ozarks Shatters Warm Fall

The first severe cold snap pressed in after a three day snow, with official readings down to 12 and 14 below zero on Wednesday morning. Temperatures rose only slightly during the day, then plunged again overnight. Sledding and ice skating became prime vacation activities for youngsters as the spell ended a unusually warm period. Trees and bushes show delayed fall behavior with late buds and wired reports of wildlife activity.

Family visitors include Ha nna trio and Laramie friend

Mr and Mrs W W feinmann and their son Bill of Hanna along with Mrs Warl of Laramie are visiting friends here, indicating a local social gathering with relatives from neighboring towns.

W. W.feinemann Bill Hanna Warl Laramie

W. F. M. 8 meets for January program at Juelfs home

The Woman’s Fellowship Mission Eight will gather Wednesday January 3 at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Juelfs. Mr. A. B. Connell will lead the program.

Lloyd Juelfs A. B. Connell

Christmas guests at Mayer home reported

Wy. Goding and family were Christmas day guests at the M. Vy' Mayer home. Mr ong to Ren derson and cindd wresls pois.

Wy. Goding M. Vy’ Mayer Mr Ong Renderson Cindd Pois

Local Christmas Day Guests At Wyckoff Home

Mr and Mrs LeRoy Gundersot traveled from Mn and Mrs Vian Wermer and Donna Lee of Kimball were guests at the W Wyckoff home on Christmas day in a brief social notice.

Mrr LeRoy Gundersot Ape Vialn Wermer Donna Lee Kimball W. Wyckoff

Hermansen Family Guests at Nelsons Christmas Evening

Mr and Mrs Einer Hermansen and their children were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Emi Nelson on Christmas evening, enjoying a festive gathering with family and friends.

Mirs. Einer Hermansen Emi Nelson

Mrs Claude Biggs Hosts Christmas Day Gathering

Mr and Mrs Claude Biggs entertained Mr and Mrs Roland Biggs of Sidney and Donald Biggs of Lara Mie on Christmas Day in a formal gathering marked by hospitality and seasonal cheer.

Mirs Claude Biggs Roland Biggs Sidney Donald Biggs Laramie

Christmas programs well presented and well attended

All Christmas programs in this area were reported well presented and well attended. Such worth while events are always popular.

School Resumes Next Tuesday After Holiday Break

School will resume next Tuesday morning following a ten day holiday observing Christmas and New Year. The break concluded with the holiday period, and students are expected to return ready for classes.

Chris day guest at the War with Scottsbluff hosts

Chris visited as a day guest at the War. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Jake Dahlinger and Mr and Mrs John Wright and their son, all residents of Scottsbluff.

Chris Rubes Jake Dahlinger John Wright Scottsbluff

Leonard Nelson Home For Holidays In San Francisco

Leonard Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Nelson is home for the holidays after working at the San Francisco fair as an employee.

Leonard Nelson Jacob Nelson Leonard San Francisco

Christmas Day Guests at Hadley Home

Christmas day guests at the E R Hadley home included Mr and Mrs Les lie Wiexhorst and son and Mr and Mrs Guy Terman and daughters.

E. R. Hadley Leslie Wiexhorst Guy Terman

For Sale Model A Engine Parts Bundle

Auction note from Geo W Hicks offers a Model A block with standard pistons rings cam shaft crank shaft connecting rods and valves. Sold as a whole or in parts at a bargain.

Geo

Rudy Dedic Buys New Chevrolet Sedan After Collision

Rudy Dedic purchased a new Chevrolet sedan last Saturday after trading in his old car. His prior vehicle was badly damaged in a collision several weeks ago, leading to the trade in and upgrade.

Rudy Dedic

Harms Family Christmas Visit Across Dalton

Mr and Mrs Elwood Harms and their children spent Christmas day at Mrs Freda Harms home and in the evening visited the John Schreinert home at Dalton.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boehnke Fortin Leafdale Anderson Tebrinke’s Cafe MR. and E. C. Tebrinke Berreé Herbert “Schuessler Ben Werrelman Ben Hilpert Joe Gerler LaVerna Pleasant View No. 15 Santa Claus G. H. Boehnke Chisden Rudolph Viola Hilda Edna Elmer Walter Hilpert Art Baack Mildred Vanita Schuessler Viola Hilda Schubarth Art Oberndorfer Frank Mueller C. G. Gemeinhardt Wayne Shaw R. M. Hendee Panama Lincoln, Nebr Steve Chrastis Orchestra Benish Hall Iverson Lawrence Schwartz Veterans Hospital Mrs. Gunhart Olsen Stines Cafe
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