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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
1
Only sixteen signed up for the February 17 hunt. The Caplets Jess Tompkins and Wintagemeister returned deposits and canceled the organized hunt. It is understood some individuals will hunt Thursday, but no formal event will occur as planned.
A new Fairbanks Morse 75 hp distillate engine with direct connected generator began running Monday forenoon and has operated frequently since. The unit was installed under expert supervision from the company, with Fricke Moench and contractor Arnell guiding most of the work before Rs Renne arrived last Wednesday. The engine is smooth running and promises long useful service, with the unit to be kept in good condition.
Mrs A E Brady departed for Beaver City Nebraska to be near her mother who is ill.
Next week features two home games with Sidney Academy boys facing the local high school team Monday night and Potter boys likely playing in their final home game. A top billing game is advertised for Tuesday when Potter and IJXimpball teams clash, preceded by a preliminary contest.
The Keystone Sunday School class party at Ma and Mrs C A Larsen's home drew over fifty attendees for a pleasant evening. A brief business meeting preceded games and social activities, followed by a fine lunch served by Mrs Larsen with help from Mrs Rogers and Miss Netwiler. The group plans monthly parties on the first Thursday at members’ homes to foster Sunday School interest and wholesome activities.
Potter girls defend home court in a 13 to 10 victory over Kimball, with stronger field play and effective goal shooting. Boys' game saw Potter defeat Kimball second team 19 to 6 as Kimball failed to field their first team. Referees Prof Place and Morris Challburg praised conduct and sportsmanship. a large Kimball crowd attended.
The paper thanks new and renewing subscribers Julius Johnson Dix Nebr Andy Brett Chas E N Johnson W A Nelson Elmer K Nelson of Laramie Wyo who visited last week with his parents Mr and Mrs L K Nelson at their golden wedding anniversary Elmer greeted friends in Potter.
Mr and Mrs L I K Nelson celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary with a surprise by old friends and grandchildren. Born in Denmark they moved from Fremont Nebraska to Soquel California then homesteaded near Potter. They have four sons and three daughters and thirty seven grandchildren, with J M Nelson county treasurer Sidney and others in Potter, Potter area.
January school notes report numerous students with perfect attendance and names a long list of present pupils. Reading and spelling honors are given to top students across grades, with class reorganizations noted and advanced reading groups starting primers. Sports results include freshmen girls’ basketball win and junior boys’ victory, plus a Latin contest leading to competition between Alice and Lorraine’s teams.
Mr and Mrs Leland Bundy and Sally Cought attended Pete Nelsons home on Wednesday. August Theis Jr D C Hibbard and Viola visited in Sidney on Thursday. Frank Matthes finished corn for Arthur Brandenburg on Wednesday. Bundy frequent callers at Bill Bundys, Heimer visited Kimball, Lovell folks. Bundy Hibbard and son Willard attended Farmers Union in Bronson Saturday. Other locals include Dan Heiner in Potter and Matthes visits.
The Bronson Local met at the community hall with Bunker Hill guests. After the business session, entertainment, a dance, and supper followed. Julia Anderson cared for three children during their mother’s illness at the Marvin Livingston home. Grandpa Livingston died at his son’s Sidney home after a few days illness at age ninety two. the Livingston family is well known locally.
Friends surprised Clayton Lindley for his 15th birthday on Thursday evening with games and a late lunch served by Mrs. Lindley and Mrs. Joe De Mers. John Bahr visited Sunol on Saturday. The new school building awaits plasterers. Mr. and Mrs. Pavlat and John watched movies in Sidney, as did Mr. and Mrs. Englert with Bert Allington. Shirley Pavlat also attended Sidney cinema.
Mildred Nelson was absent to celebrate grandparents golden anniversary. Juniors beat freshmen 6 to 8 in basketball. Kimball teams visited Potter and lost both: Potter boys 19 to 6 and girls 13 to 10. Potter has one home game left versus Sidney Academy on Monday February 16. Girls travel to Cheyenne Thursday with a return date set for February 27.
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