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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1925
Page
5
Potter and Kimball split the double header with the boys losing 20 to 2 at Lorenzo and then 12 to 13 in the return in Potter. The girls won 15 to 9. The junior play and field botany planned for spring noted.
Reading notes list opening exercises with the 23rd Psalm. Several students, including Lola Warner and Cornelia Braunschweig, were absent parts of last week. Several parents and visitors drop by. One hundred percent spelling honors go to Freddy Hruza, James Coulter, Elizabeth Goding, and others. Maryon Shaw returns after a month away.
Mr and Mrs Semil-Leafdale and Mrs Eni Olson were Sunday guests at the Aug Mielke home. Mr and Mrs Elmer Jacobson were business callers in Sidney last Saturday. Mr and Mrs D F Enevoldsen and child of Peetz Colo spent Sunday at the Ford Wickhorst home. Wm Goding was in Sidney Tuesday attending the commissioner meeting.
Mr and Mrs Win Costello of Sidney were Sunday guests at the R A Babcock home. Mrs Chas Smith and Mrs Raymond Johnson were county seat callers yesterday. Mr and Mrs J F Callaway entertained the Stines family at six o clock dinner last Saturday. The Helpers Sunday School class will hold a candy sale at the Johnson Cords store Saturday afternoon starting at 2. Arvel Henrikson and Roy Williamson of Loveland were in Potter visiting friends. A number from here attended The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Sidney earlier this week. Chas C Stevens of Pine Bluffs has been visiting Potter and helping with the Review. Reynold Erickson and Herman Fricke attended the American Legion dance in Pine Bluffs last Saturday evening.
G L Rogers works at Home Lumber Co during Dean Hagemeister's absence while Wm Helsing operates the elevator and Lee is away, keeping the business running.
LeRoy D. Willey county agriculture agent visited Potter Wednesday forenoon to discuss farm topics with students. The school program was described as highly instructive and interesting.
Six oclock dinner guests at the Jennie MacAdam home included Mrs Bert Brothers of Kimball Mrs C Adams of Morrill Mrs Wm Goding Mrs Chas Stanton Mrs Elmer Highs and Neva and Keith Hicks The host served an exceptionally fine dinner.
For sale at 2000 dollars the L Y Minor property one block west of the Lutheran church. Less than half cash will handle inquire at Potter State Bank. 12clmar
Dr W T Sloan offers eye examinations and glasses fitting. The notice notes service for tests and eyewear fittings.
A woman finds solace in imagining the good deeds she would perform if she had the means to act. Her reflections center on generosity and bettering others, offering a window into aspirations rather than current actions.
A Nebraska reader offers a string of witty, pointed quips about marriage, money, religion, politics, and daily life. The remarks touch on law, thrift, liquor, health, and public figures, reflecting local sentiments with sharp humor and social observation.
A humorous skit list describes a one armed nearsighted man at a picnic an exerciser crossing the street a woman who saves old phonograph needles a bargain hunter from relatives a poker player who counts chips throughout a game sociable girls chasing the swellest time and an almost married man rehearsing his wedding vows before the mirror.
Editors marked birthdays with a day long work session and a dinner hosted by Alfred Arnell. A late night show followed while Harry Wells supplied a fine beef from select stock for a hearty family table tasting. Marty thanks for the fine day and good eats.
An editorial quip compares hometown pride to boasting about a car or clever remarks from children, illustrating the value placed on local identity. The line frames civic esteem as a personal brag tied to place and community character.
A comic quip contrasts men avoiding beauty parlors with women visiting barber shops for cuts. A press association uplift committee member justifies poker as biblical, claiming Noah held a full house and Solomon had four queens. It recalls past avoidances of women in smoking cars barber shops bootblacks and bar rooms now all audiences use the places.
A personal reminiscence notes a long life lived with many milestones and memories, hinting at a secret or playful warning about age while reflecting on a long journey through time and experiences.
A brief note states the dance held last Saturday evening was a successful affair with attendees enjoying themselves and having a very nice time.
Home Lumber Co announces both its store and elevator will be closed all day next Thursday February 12 in observance of Linc oln's birthday.
A compact moral vignette lists social situations men dislike including arguing with a woman about politics a girl staring at his feet in a street car a reminder of old love letters and being watched while playing cards. It also notes the unacknowledged courtesy of giving up a street car seat and the trouble of changing a tire after church attire.
Senator Wiltie complains of insufficient hot air in the mornings and arranges to save Frank Helvey or another expert hot air dispenser with Win. The move aims to stop further complaints by ensuring a steady supply of air.
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