Potter Boys Fall to Kimball as Legion Beats Dix
High school basketball roundup notes Potter boys losing to Kimball while Legion defeats Dix. Bushnell was set for tonight’s games, with teams advancing to Bushnell events and district implications.
03 Feb 1922
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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1922
Page
1
High school basketball roundup notes Potter boys losing to Kimball while Legion defeats Dix. Bushnell was set for tonight’s games, with teams advancing to Bushnell events and district implications.
Kimball High won 23 to 16 over Potter High in a fast clean game before the season’s largest crowd. Potter fought hard despite size, while Kimball’s passing and floor work showed to their advantage. Scorers: Potter by Pavlat 4, Challbure 2, Christiansen 0, Hagemeister 6, Ntwhnl Minor 0, Leafdale 4. Kimball by Linn 6, Staurs 2, Kronkright 8, Fuller 7. Referee Fred C. Johnson.
The Potter high school Coyotes boys and girls basketball teams travel to Bushnell tonight for two return games. Bushnell previously lost here but not by large margins. both squads are fast and expect a spirited contest.
The issue features a large advertisement for Carl O. Johnson's sale ten miles northwest of here. The sale is set for Thursday February 16 and includes a lengthy list of articles. Bills for the sale were printed in the Review office.
The Potter Commercial Club will hold its annual meeting Monday evening February 6 at 7 30 at Seyfang hall. All members must attend as officers will be elected and plans for the coming year discussed. Entertainment will follow the business meeting and members should bring at least one non member. ER H Schellenberg President.
The Woman's Club gathered at Mrs. L. R. Hager's home last Friday afternoon. Mrs. G. Brady spoke on My Early Experiences in Housekeeping and Mrs. H. L. Challbary presented Twentieth Century Housekeeping. Hostesses served lunch. Next meeting slated with Mrs. Chas. Wagener and assistant hostess Mrs. J. P. Schwarts.
Pay C O Troy pastor of the M RE church fell ill with appendicitis Wednesday evening and was rushed to Omaha on the No 4 train last night. His condition is serious and he will be moved to the Methodist hospital there. Mrs Troy Dr Ames accompanied him and the children will stay with grandparents in Julesburg. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Lodge Pole Express reports a checkers event at the Moorhead home where ten Chappell players faced Lodge Pole ten. Ten tables hosted 100 games with 53 wins for Chappell, 35 for Lodge Pole, and 12 draws. M L Tobias won first prize for most games. Sam Wolfe won consolation. Oyster supper served to players. Chappell men pleased and promise reciprocal visit.
The Home Restaurant, east of Potter State Bank, assures customers it will stay open and seeks steady boarders. Proprietor G. B. Eggers invites patrons to enjoy clean, sanitary meals and look for the new sign reading Home Restaurant. Prices listed 3-10.
The Potter Woman's Club presents The Spinsters Convention a lively comedy to be staged at Seyfang theatre next Friday February 10 at 7 45 pm Tickets cost 50 cents for adults 25 cents for children and go on sale at local businesses or via club members Proceeds support community projects Cast and program details follow with names of club members involved.
C. J. Osborn of Sidney Nebraska state president of the Farmers Union was in Washington D C last week for the agricultural convention. The Nebraska county treasurers convention to be held in Sidney in 1923 is expected to draw about 150 treasurers and assistants to attend.
The Jones Brothers assigned their business for the benefit of creditors. M. Woolridge was appointed trustee and placed in charge.
The editor notes a compositor altered a toast yielding a controversial line about women. The intended version reads Woman without her man would be a savage while the mispunctuated form suggests Woman, without her man, would be a savage. The exchange highlights the power of punctuation in shaping meaning.
Western Nebraska Observer notes the upcoming postmaster appointment is not definite. Likely candidates are Leon R. Eastman of Alden & Eastman or Mrs Mertiec Belian, wife of M EH Belian, as Mr Roche’s term nears expiry.
Banner County News reports Utah Construction Company may mobilize about 500 horses and mules at the Y-Cross ranch to support the Union Pacific railroad laying from Yoder to Cheyenne. The readiness implies significant early railroad activity in the region.
R A Babcock and his father in law visited Kimball Monday where he spoke at the Lions club luncheon. The Pot ter residents, parents of twins, came to buy a milk goat from Dr Tolph’s herd for the new babies.
Carl Johnson and Hubert Peterson of Dix were business callers in our city on Tuesday of this week, meeting local merchants and discussing trade opportunities.
A playful string of quotes from Dallas News Denver Times Golden Transcript and Baltimore Sun. It notes piping problems in winter and a wry take on wanting what we cannot have. The lines pair humor with practical fix it attitude reflecting era journalism.
A syndicated quip notes that ongoing push toward cashless systems could make even charging a battery difficult, highlighting concerns about a cashless society impacting everyday transactions.
A Faelish editor drowned in his bathtub on December 12th, an event labeled by Intermountain Press as a warning to editors worldwide about the dangers and responsibilities of the profession.
The Osborn Enterprise comments on editor reader tensions, noting both sides have explanations for clashes. The Kansas City Times quotes the Enterprise saying disputes are a roughly even split, each side often justified in their grievances.
A mall customer in Oklahoma seeks a saw priced at 1.65 but learns a Sears catalog price of 1.35. The local dealer matches the price but adds 2 cents postage 5 cents money order 25 cents expressage and delays two weeks. The total rises to 1.67, proving catalog buying costs time and extra charges versus local purchase.
A groundhog sighting and shadow are noted as a sign of six more weeks of winter by observers who doubt such omens. The only sign trusted is the signature on a check drawn in their favor.
The 1921 revenue act lowers exemptions for singles to 1000 and for married filers to 2500 or 2000 based on income. Dependents rise from 200 to 400. Returns required for individuals with 1000+ net income, married couples with 2000+ net, or 5000+ gross. Filing period Jan 1 to March 15, 1922 with penalties for late or willful nonfiling.
Weather stayed unsettled and cold for two weeks. James Johnson and Harry Hazlett hauled hogs to Peetz Colorado last Friday. Roscoe Madden visited Sunday with Harry Hazlett. Edward Nelsons dance for their 13th wedding anniversary on January 20 drew a large crowd with home talent. Hostess served lunch at midnight and all stayed until early morning. Frank and Bertha Nelson of Little Denmark visited their sister Mrs J J Treinen of Sidney Edson Madden and Alice Carlson attended Friday. Coyote hunt Saturday failed as the west line didn’t show up. Carl Larson stayed with his sister Mrs Frank Peetz of Sidney. Mr Steele finished the basement for his new house. Sunday School teachers met at Joe Maddens Monday night.
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