Potter Masonic Hall Dedi cated In Central School Event
The two day central school of the Masonic lodge at Potter drew 300 plus attendees from 24 lodges. Grand lodge officers including W A Robertson and Austin Whitmire led the dedication of the new hall above Potter State Bank with open meeting rites and music. A luncheon followed, and Potter Lodge 313 welcomed participants with pride.
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Masonic Lodge
Potter
Grand Lodge of
Nebraska
William A. Robertson
Plattsmouth
George Allen Beecher
Hastings
William J. Breckenridge
Earl J Lee
Fremont
Lewis E. Smith
Omaha
Lute M. Savage
Savage
Austin W. Whitmire
Sunol
Grand Lodge
Potter Chapter No
New Hall
Potter State Bank
Lodge
Wm. A Robertson
Austin F. Whitmire
Peter Hansen
I Grand Ryler
Edward Sauders
Robert Qualle
Yhn Kreader
Chris Peterson Claimed by Death in Potter Nebraska
Obituary notice for Christian Black Peterson born February 2, 1870 in Calex Iowa, died January 31 1938 near Potter Nebraska aged 67 11 29. Funeral held February 3 1938 at Potter M E Church with Rev C R Tanner officiating. He leaves wife six children and many relatives including siblings and grandchildren. Interment in Potter cemetery beside his mother. Funeral home Rice of Sidney Nebraska.
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Christian Black Peterson
Potter
Peterson
Chris
Potter M. E
C. R. Tanner
Clarence Johnson
Chas, Smith
Alice Carlson
Oscar Redeen
Harold Thayer
Lula Slocumb
Wim, Goding
Wm, Prehn
Antony Benish
John Jessop
D. F. Enevoldsen
Mr. Peterson
Rice
Sidney
Calex
Iowa
Vermillion
South Dakota
Potter Community Boosters Hold Meeting and Scout Program
The Potter Community Boosters met at Stines cafe at 6 45 Wednesday evening. A committee was appointed to study a cold storage plant for Potter with a report due at the next meeting on the first Wednesday in March. County seed loans were discussed. The annual meeting and officer election will be at Eggers cafe. Joe Schwartz led the program. The adjourned gathering at the School auditorium featured Campfire girls and Boy Scout demonstrations under Harry Coates. Dr Thomas of Sidney spoke on Scout and Campfire activities and youth leadership. Alfred Arnell and other leaders were noted with pride.
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Potter Community Boosters Club
Stines
Potter
Eggers Cafe
Joe Schwartz
Harry Coates
Dean Hagemeister
Thomas of
Sidney
Alfred Arnell
Methodist Church Notes Pastor Tanner Invites for Next Sunday
We hope it will not be so cold next Sunday. Services at 11 oclock and 730. We were pleased to have our young peoples choir last Sunday evening. They will be present next Sunday evening and will sing a negro spiritual selection. Come.
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Young Peoples Choir
Potter Agent Center Of Trial Involving State Officer
Union Pacific Agent C. C. Kaderli of Potter dominates a widely publicized Nebraska criminal case. In Lincoln court he testifies on Wednesday accusing Lieutenant Governor Jurgensen of embezzling 916 in building and loan bonds. Mrs. Kaderli accompanied him to Omaha and Lincoln last week before returning to Potter.
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Union Pacific
C. C. Kaderli
Potter
Nebraska
Lincoln
Kaderli
Jurgensen
Lincoln Papers
Ten Thousand Dollar Reward For Telegraph Copy Theft
The Telegraph’s Jack Lowe offers ten thousand dollars for information on who stole his Lowe-Down copy just before press time last week. The notice adds it admires Lowe’s columns as original, well prepared and witty and credits his originality and thought.
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Jack Lowe
The
Telegraph
Jack
Submits to Major Operation for Double Goitre
Guy Terman popular resident of the south divide submitted last Friday to an operation at Rochester Minnesota for removal of a double goitre. Hospital reports say he withstood the operation in fine shape and is rapidly recuperating Mrs Teran accompanies him. a typographical error previously identified as Chris Terman.
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Guy Terman
South Divide
Rochester
Minnesota
Fred Stephens of Sidney a business caller in Potter
Fred Stephens of Sidney visited Potter Tuesday forenoon as a business caller, engaging in local commerce matters and meeting residents.
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Fred Stephens
Sidney
Potter
In Loving Memory of Christian Black Peterson
Mrs Christina Peterson and children express gratitude for thoughtful support during the illness and after the death of husband and father Christian Black Peterson. Many acts of kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated by the family and relatives.
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Christian Black Peterson
Christina Peterson
Potter Rolls Over Kimball 36 to 12 in Basketball Meet
Captain Fisher led Potter with 17 points as the Coyotes defeated Kimball 36 to 12 Monday. Nelson 8 and Schwartz 9 added support while Broadwater led Potter reserves 18 to 15. Jamboree notes mention a radio program at the high school auditorium with various acts and classroom activity details across grades.
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Fisher
Potter Basketeers
Kimball Mionday
Potter
Nelson
Schwartz
Henrikson
As Wheeler
Allison
Henry
U Grothe
Pudahara
Sidney
Kimball
Parker Nelson
Coyotes
FF Nelson
L Warner
Wheeler
I Grothe
Uv Allison
Broadwater
Fifth and Sixth Grade Curriculum Focus Explained
Fifth graders study cancellation in multiplying fractions while sixth grade explores related fraction concepts. In geography they are studying the regional layout and map skills.
First Grade Birthday Joy Seyfang Celebrates Sixth
Joy Seyfang turned six on Monday with classmates enjoying sandwiches, marshmallow snowmen, and cake. Guests included Mrs. Seyffang, Mrs. Slocumb, and Shirley Seyfang. a song and game followed.
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Joy Seyfang
Joy
Legion, Scouts Thank Public For Support At Dance
THANKS PUBLIC The American Legion Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls appreciate loyal support at the Wednesday dance. The Legion regrets coat and hat thefts and promises stricter cloakroom security. The next dance will be held February 16.
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American Legion
Boy Scouts
Legion
Roland Biggs Visited Cheyenne With Parents
Roland Biggs of Cheyenne spent Sunday with his parents here.
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Roland Biggs
Cheyenne
County Soil Conservation Meeting Next Wednesday
A county wide soil conservation meeting will be held in Sidney on Wednesday February 9 at 10 30 a m in the city auditorium. Lunch is served at noon for a nominal charge. Main speaker will be Fred Wallace state chairman who will discuss the 1938 program. Each committeeman requests a business man as his guest. Women and men are invited.
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Sidney
City Auditorium
Fred Wallace
Coal on track for Saturday and Monday Star Rock Springs Lump
Market notes quote hot coal prices with Star Rock Springs Lump at 8.75 dollars per unit. Hage meisters promote the product as the hottest coal available.
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Mionday Star Rock Springs
Hagemeisters
Dolly of the Follies Appears This Saturday Night
Chick Boyes vaudeville bill features Dolly of the Follies. A magician will perform a knife through a human body act for theatre fans this Saturday night, along with other new vaudeville acts.
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Chick Boyes
Dolly
Delores Coulter Wins Excellent Rating in District Dramatics
Miss Delores Coulter daughter of Mr and Mrs George Coulter won an excellent rating in class A dramatics at the district oratorical contest in Scottsbluff Wednesday evening. The competition was very strong in every class.
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Delores Coulter
Mgr
George Coulter
Scottsbluff
Antelope Divide Social Round Among Neighbors
Mr and Mrs Ward Johnson and sons spent Sunday afternoon at Allan Nelson s home. Mr and Mrs Jens Olsen and sons visited at Leo Olsen s home Wednesday evening. Several neighbors called on George Whitney and Carl Larson homes. A ladies club met at C P Herboldsheimer s home. Families shared meals and greetings across the community as residents visited each other throughout the week. Guy Terman underwent double goitre surgery in Rochester Minnesota on January 45 and is recovering.
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Ward Johnson and Sons
Allan Nelson
Jens Olsen and Sons
Leo Olsen
Elmer Schlussleman
Bud Thorpe
McClaigh
George Whitney
Calvin Larson
Loran Larson
Harry Steins
C. L Walters
Marjorie Deaver
Jens Johnson
Guy Terman
Guy
Rochest2
Minn
R. Hadley
Chauncey Nelson
Chris Terman
Carl Larson
C. P. Herboldsheimer
Winola
Dewey Larson
iCorlee Lockhart
Irvin Raddits
Ed. Nelson
Ernest Tracy
Lewellyn Nelson
Baby
Ed, Nelson
V. A. Nelson
Deloris
Carol
Ward Johnson
Mads Larson
Mumps Epidemic Eases Slightly in Local Community
Reported mumps cases remain but decline as the outbreak appears to ease with an estimated total surpassing 200 in the local area. A similar epidemic is reported in Sidney, indicating broader spread but reduced intensity in some communities.
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Sidney
Mrs Sparks Reported Improvement At Sydney Hospital
The condition of Mrs. Wm Sparks, a pneumonia patient at a Sydney hospital, was reported as better in a phone call to the institution on Thursday. Mrs Sparks was moved to the hospital several days ago and placed under an oxygen tent. Authorities and family express hope for further encouraging news.
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Wm. Sparks
Sydney
Local social notes from Dix and Kimball regions
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley W Herboldaier visited with Mrs. Doris Hatel Monday. Miss Freda Brothers spent Tuesday night with Miss Ardes Fernguiel. George Smith and Frank Baur were in Scottsbluff Wednesday. Fred Elmquist and Geneva visited Doris Hates and sons Thursday evening. Francis Willoughey and family were Dix visitors Thursday night. Mrs. J E Goding and Mrs. Stahly were Kimball callers Friday afternoon. Circle C met at Mrs. Wim Scheele's last Thursday. afternoon spent quilting. Next meeting with Mrs. Lloyd Shaw. Large crowd at half time party Tuesday night. over $20 cleared. Circle 6 met at Mrs. W E Stahly's Thursday afternoon. ladies tied a comfort for Mrs. True. Clifford Stahly and family returned to Dix Monday from Lyman where he worked. they reside in the Geo Bendixen house.
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Wesley W Herboldaheimer
Doris Hatel
Freda Brothers
Ardes Fernguiel
George Smith
Frank Baur
Scottsbluff
Fred Elmquist
Geneva
Doris Hates
Francis Willoughey
Dix
J. E. Goding
Rs. Stahley
Kimball
Notice of Interstate Hauling Rates
Interstate track rates listed show minimum charges per mile for all interstate hauling at 25 cents one way and 25 cents two way. Livestock rates are 40 cents per 100 pounds to Denver. Additional details appear to specify rate structure by distance and commodity.
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Denver
California couple renews Review in San Diego letter
Mrs Dan Hansen of San Diego California encloses renewal remittance for the Review and writes that she and Dan are well and enjoying California climate. She notes a mild winter with little rain, early ripening oranges, no frost yet and hope for moisture for Potter and western Nebraska. She wishes Potter and the community a prosperous year and forwards regards.
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Dan Hansen
San Diego
California
Dan
Potter
Nebraska
Ladies Aid Society Meeting Set at M B Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid Society will meet on Wednesday afternoon February 3 at the M B church parlors. Devotions will be led by Mrs Hagemeister. The roll call will be came a famous American. Musical and miscellaneous numbers will constitute the program. Everybody welcome.
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Ladies Aid Society
M. B
W.rs
N.S. Milk
Atv Joe
Light Snowfall Drops Across the Region
A light one inch snowfall occurred last Saturday across this section, with moisture content of 0.05 inches as temperatures fell to zero. Temperatures then rose quickly on Monday and stayed warm the rest of the week. Snow was forecast for Nebraska but only small amounts appeared locally.
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Nebraska
Mystery Neighbor party revealed at Royal Neighbors meet
The Royal Neighbors gathered Tuesday evening at the Oddfellows hall for a business meeting followed by the Mystery Neighbor party. The committee overseeing the event was led by Mrs. Kaderli, with Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Warner assisting as surprises were unveiled.
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Oddfellows Hall
Mrs Hoobler Returns From Burwell After Son's Hip Fracture
Mrs Fern Hoobler returned from Burwell Nebraska where she was summoned weeks ago by her ill son who suffered a fractured hip. He will be in a cast for several months. Mrs Hoobler is employed as housekeeper at the Thomas Iverson home.
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Fern Hoobler
Burwell
Nebr
Hoobler
Thos. Iverson
Reetz Family Sport Outing Noted in Denver
Mr and Mrs Fred Reetz and family enjoyed a Friday sporting outing in Denver with local sightings of friendly competition. The event highlighted community participation and family engagement in regional activities.
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Fred Reetz
Famil Sport
Denver
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Elmer Seyfang
John J. Sheaff
Ralph Robertson
J. J. Sheaff
Raymond Slocumb
Harmony No
Daltom
Capitol
Golden Rod
Lodge Pole
Midwest
Oshkosh
Long Pine
Camp Clarke
Bridgeport
Frank Welch
Geo. Wi
Lininger
Golden Fleece
Chappell
Hardy
Bayard
Robt
W. Fumas
Guernsey
Minature
Pioneer
Lyman
Oasis
Morrill
Jennings
Kansas
Pott
St. Marys
Ance
Potter Ludge No
Chris Peterson
Verna Ottoson
Waukegan
Ilinois
Gladys Challburg
Evelyn Sanders
Long Beach
Ernest
Ss. D
Leonard
Marvin
Tillie Juelfs
Carrie
Jeanie Waterman
Los Angeles
Califoria
Will
Sioux City
Fred
S. D
John
Lusk
Wyoming
Gus
Methodist Church ‘Notes Co
R. Tanner
Kimball Quint
Jack Benny
Mary Livingston
Andy Devine
Kenny Baker
Nelson Eddy
Charlie McCarthy
Don Ameche
Dorothy LaMour
Edgar Bergan
Chase and Sanborn
Shirley Temple
Seltzer
Uncle Ezra
South
Felix Jyendlessohn
Charles Dickens
Joyce Juelfs
Margaret Grothe
Ellen Hoover
Virginia Jessop
Stanley Juelfs
Thelma
Athewson
Shirley Seyfang
Maxine Stormberg
Cinderella
Doctor Dolittle
Henry Kayne
James Schwartz
JoAnn
Billy
Mark Wickhorst
Land of Story
Clayton Schwartz
Tommie Kubes
Gerald Christensen
Harold Fiegenschuh
Merle Mathewson
Marjorie Smith
Wynthia Reetz
Norma Musil Leona Jane Tank
Cynthia Reetz
County Soil Conservation Meeting
Sparks
Ralph B. Merscheiw
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