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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
1
The writer reflects on ending 1932 and starting 1933 with hope for a better year. They anticipate a drastic change in government from republican to liberal democratic policies and express belief the shift will be beneficial.
The piece lists tentative forecasts for each month 1933 noting cold weather blizzards and political events like Roosevelt's inauguration. It mentions school terms crop prospects harvests farm prices and better times overall with December foreseeing a brighter outlook. It ends by prompting readers to read VanCinda’s story and hints at continuation on page 5.
The annual charity game at Seyfang hall features the high school team against an alumni squad selected from fifteen former stars. Tipoff is tonight at 7:00, admission 10 cents. Players include Harold Frost Willard Christensen Ervin Wheeler Don McMillan Gene Schmidt Walter Brady and others.
The local relief committee appeals for clothing and other useful items including food. Any serviceable clothing especially children’s, and home items are welcome. Donations may be left at local stores or the blacksmith shop for distribution where needed.
Mr and Mrs R A Fowler and their son Lynn Fowler of Battle Creek Town are visiting at the home of their son and brother L J Fowler and wife.
Editor’s preface introduces a human interest story set in early days of western Nebraska. The piece is fiction-tinged but grounded in actual happenings, featuring Black Hawk and other frontier incidents. Authors promise accompanying installments on Frontier Justice and Bad Man with further background on regional history.
Old Ike Patterson recalls a Sidney love triangle from 1879 involving Nellie Chapman the schoolteacher, Tom Lowrey a North Platte puncher with big plans, and their planned future together. The tale unfolds with humor and frontier detail as they travel from the Hills toward marriage while Ozark-like gossip percolates.
The following businesses will be closed all day next Monday January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. Walker Store Johnson Store Corner Store Hansen-Seyfang Merc Biggs Barber Shop R 8 Proudfit Co Potter State Bank Farmers National Warehouse Corp Wm Hagemeister elevator.
The Coyotes beat Pine Bluffs 26 to 22 to stretch their winning streak to three. Potter led 12 7 at halftime and pulled ahead after a third quarter run, with Walker scoring multiple baskets and Pine Bluffs narrowing late. Referee Dick Juelfs.
Sextorp local No 725 Farmers Union will meet at Chas. Smith's home Friday noon January 6 1933 members urged to attend others welcome.
Thomas Bear, a salesman and collector for a well known implement house in Scottsbluff, says his car was driven into a ditch near the Point of Rocks east of Potter last Friday night. Two men held him at gunpoint and stole 75 dollars the company had collected and 25 dollars of his own money. He returned to Sidney to notify officers, believing the culprits followed him and staged the ditch event to seize the cash. He did not obtain the car license in the darkness.
North Platte defeated the Ogallala Indians by a score of 26 to 12 in a local game. Key players and exact game details are not provided in the fragment.
Hee Ogallala defeated Elsie 25 to 14. Oshkosh hi beat Lewellen hi 8 to 14. Kimball-Dix checker clubs remain tied 32 and 32 with eight ties. North Platte Valley Coop shipped 13 500 pounds of dressed turkeys from Le Moyne last week. Congress elect Carpenter says all postmasters in his district must go to make way for good democrats. Sunol first team defeated Goodview 3 to 15 with second teams reversing 9 to 6. Big Springs hi defeated Lodge Pole 20 to 15. second teams reversed 6 to 10.
The Johnson County Fair Association states it has paid all premiums and bills and spent $1,000 on buildings during the past year, detailing its financial obligations and completed payments.
About a thousand children enjoyed free goodies and performances in Ogallalla on December 24, sponsored by the Commercial Club.
Congressman elect Terry Carpenter is making a fuss over conditions in Washington D C. Most of them do get used to them soon.
Frank Nichols of the Lisco ranch had several toes amputated after freezing injuries. Doctors deemed the procedures necessary to prevent further complications and improve recovery.
Chappell high school juniors were defeated by Brule 31 to 17 in a fast game. Seniors then lost to Sterling Colorado 34 to 28 in a separate matchup.
The air beacon engine house east of Chappell was broken into with several pieces of equipment and 300 gallons of gas stolen. Charles F. Snyder, ex-ranch man and eight-year county commissioner, died at Salmon Idaho from gunshot wounds linked to personal safety concerns. County commissioner Meredith of Kimball county attended the state meeting and sold two cars of fat cattle, with the cattle leading the market.
Lester Deal of Elsie was killed in a highway crash two miles west of Grant after a tire change at Grant left two logs fastened. Farmers at Chappel discussed joining a farmers holiday association. a temporary group was formed pending details of aims. Incoming attorney general Paul Good named Wm. H. Wright of Scottsbluff deputy state attorney, son of Fred A. Wright.
A. B. Wood in the Gering Courier notes that the promised beer for Christmas isn’t on the cards and suggests the promise may not apply to this Christmas despite expectations.
Mr and Mrs Frank Welsh and Mrs Jennie Mills were found unconscious by Robert Crow at 7 30 am in a store in Ogallala An open gunfire and closed room were given as the cause All revived after medical attendance Continued on page 5.
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