13 Feb 1942
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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1942
Page
1
The board rejected the Steadiy six day school plan for this term. Proponents argued a six day week would allow earlier spring dismissal and lessen labor strain, while opponents worried it would hurt youths by depriving Saturday recreation. All faculty except superintendent Connell were offered contracts for next year, with Cermeil requesting non-consideration.
ELCCT members Korton Cunningham Gurley P. J Leyer Sidney and Harvey Fisher Potter were reelected for three-year terms on the County Farm Bureau board at the Sidney annual meeting. Everett T Winter Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation secretary urged stronger free farm organizations through wider membership and active participation to meet war needs and influence postwar economic impacts.
Local families and friends in Antelope Divide share weekend and weekday visits across Kimball and nearby towns. Notable gatherings include Herboldsheimers meeting a new granddaughter, Olsen and Whitney families dining with Post and visiting Denver, and multiple twins and cousins visiting relatives while Larson and Madden families attend events. Community notes record club meetings, birthdays, and neighborly hospitality among Nelson Olsen Olsen and related households.
One day only Saturday February 14 shoppers can buy a genuine 9 by 12 foot Gold Seal Congoleum rug for 5.98. Choose your pattern. Other sizes also priced accordingly at Proudfits.
Morris Chaliburg Jr. is reported to be ill and hospitalized in Sidney. No further details are available in the readable text.
A satirical critique rails at Congress for approving pensions yet opposing defense cuts. It notes O C D rigging, Donald Duck in shelters, and banning Sally Rand as a blow to morale, arguing old men and voters feel betrayed while children stay unaffected.
A compact look at events across multiple weeks as chronicled by twelve weekly papers. Special correspondent compiles notable items from N-W-S region, highlighting community happenings, gatherings, and local milestones.
Alliance scouts collected 12 truckloads of waste paper in one day, revealing only a fraction of the city to be cleaned. In Colorado, Pike's Peak ski slopes will soon glow with electric lights for evening practice. Antelope removal plans target Carr Dever wheat fields, and a Wellington flour mill fire destroyed the upper quarter of its five story elevator. Farmers foresee ample feed and sound crop prospects, while Good Friday observances shorten business and school hours in the North Platte valley. Wartime loans open at Morrill FSA, funded by local families like Hefeles. A deadly mine disaster at Mount Harris's Wedge mine left 24 dead and others trapped for hours.
Registration days are set for February 14 and 16 at the library room from 7 00 a m to 9 p m. Men who were 20 on or before December 31 1941 and have not yet turned 45 by February 16 1942 must register. Local booth run by American Legion Auxiliary. Encourage early registration to ease last day rush.
No material for sewing supplies has been received, so no definite sewing dates can be announced. Led Cross material remains unavailable, preventing firm schedules.
Tayers Store is now under the ownership and management of Mr and Mrs Clyde Brady. The sale and transfer occurred this week and the new name Potter Drug Store will be adopted. The store will be under Mrs Brady's personal management. Mrs Thayer and sons have not announced future plans.
A tannery on Omaha’s main street circa 1885 used a calf tail in a door auger as a bold ad. A bemused observer, a philosopher, studied the sign for half an hour, finally asking what he was seeing. The craftsman’s clever idea drew attention and a curious customer.
The off sale and on sale beer license of Noble Hoobler was suspended for thirty days by the Village Board of Trustees. Board alleged evidence of beer sales to minors by an employee while the manager was away.
A memorial notice lists Orlando Robison 76 of Bridgeport January 31 Anna Rein 25 of Bayard January 28 Mrs Anna Johnson 77 of Dannebrog January 31 Edward W Bartholomew 82 of Kimball January 29 Maude Brown 58 of Chappell February 1 Adam Hetrick 90 of Gering February 4 Herbert J Pizpr 78 of Denver January 23 Joseph E Gibson 74 of Hillsdale February 2 Sherman Dunlap 72 of Grover February 8.
Fred L. Enders, Kimball field supervisor for the Emergency Drop and Feed Loan section, says Omaha’s regional office is delivering funds quickly. Loans cover seed, feed, fuel, oil, machinery repairs, and other planting costs, with first lien on 1942 crops or livestock. Applications are taken at Sidney courthouse in Nebraska.
A representative from Hansen Audit Company of Fremont will be in Potter on February 16 and 17 to help prepare and file income tax returns. The location is the Potter State Bank.
L H Schwartz of the American Legion unemployment department announces new openings for skilled laborers and blanks for departmental guard positions. If you are out of work and qualify, see Mr Schwartz for details.
The Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Dean Hagemeister, morning worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon theme Religion as a Personal Matter, Louth Fellowship at 7 p.m. led by Bob Johnson, and a hymn line about walking in the light. Otto A Quaife is the minister.
Frank Dvorak Jr. is a patient at a Sidney hospital with his condition reported as critical, according to hospital officials.
Potter junior high bowed out after a 19 to 6 defeat to St Patricks at Gurley in the LPVAA tournament yesterday afternoon. The team had defeated Sunol 16 to 5 the day before. Gurley and St Patricks set a championship game for Thursday evening with Kenny Rosenthal leading Potter as high point man.
For sale Fairbanks 500 pound scales. Get our price before you buy RB S Proudfit Co.
Milks Nondus I Budge will marry Richard David Shea on February 21 at the home of the bride’s parents Preston M Budge and Mrs Budge in Salt Lake City. Miss Budge, Alpha Iota member, is in business sorority. Mr Shea, former University of Utah student, now works in civil service at Ogden Air Depot.
Recent scores list Lodge Pole teams facing Bushnell Gurley Dalton and Sunol with Lodge Pole posting 45 46 and 18 points in different games. Secretary Lloyd MicCann records results for the Lodge Pole Valley standings from multiple matchups reflecting competitive outcomes.
The Library room will be open this week on Friday afternoon instead of Saturday due to the army registration being held there Saturday and Monday.
Dr W T Kahse invites parishioners to attend Sunday afternoon services at First Lutheran Church The Sunday school gathers at 2 15 p m and worship with sermon at 3 p m The pastor will speak on Our Sure Defense and urges all to join the service
Lincoln Daily Journal offers 11 weeks for 1.00 and yearly subscriptions at 4.00. Advertises mail delivery via post office, night printing, and late editions. Compares pricing with Morning Journal and Iowa line dailies, noting regional mailing rates and Sunday options.
The Potter Townsend club will meet February 13 at 8 o clock p m at the W C Sheets home. A cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends. A free lunch will follow the program. Bring your musical instruments. Albena Sheets, club secretary.
Antelope and Sextorp Farmers Union locals plan a joint meeting Saturday February 14 at Seyfang hall at 6 00 p m with supper and a program of speaking and entertainment James Campbell will discuss the new 1942 farm program and county agent Swinbanik will explain the government egg poultry and dairy programs Ladies are asked to bring a cake or fruit and a covered dish cups and silverware
The Ladies Guild will meet next Thursday afternoon February 19 at the Lutheran church parlors. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Hostesses will be Mrs. Herman Moench Mrs. Mads Larson Mrs. Dewey Larson and Mrs. J J Fiegen sauuh.
George Hicks learned last Friday of his sister Mrs. Wm. Charleston 86 dying at her Boone Iowa home. Funeral services were held on the 7th. Hicks could not attend.
The Coyotes topped Lisco 43 to 13 on their home floor last Friday to secure their sixth conference victory. Potter led 22 to 3 at the half as Lisco rallied briefly but could not close the gap. Potter meets Dalton in a conference game tonight, Dalton having recent wins over Bushnell and Bridgeport.
LLOYD JUELFS. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Biggs spent Monday night with Mr. and Mrs. Rol and Biggs in Sidney and Mrs. Anna Senders spent the night with Mrs. Bertha Richards at the Rasmus Nelt son home. Rolland left early Tuesday morning for the west coast to enter a Naval training school.
Legion members and Auxiliary will meet next Tuesday evening after the regular American Legion session at the library room. The social hour will be hosted by Mrs. Robertson Mrs. Dewey Lovell and Mrs. Albert Jacobson at the Ralph Robertson home.
Mr and Mrs Roy Jacobson announce the birth of a six pound fourteen ounce daughter on Wednesday February 11 at Sidney Hospital. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. The baby was named Garlym.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Nelson Mr and Mrs Chas Slama and family Mr and Mrs Joe Kubes Mr and Mrs Vine Tec Mrs Pearl Lipska and Leslie and Mrs John Nelson and Walter were all dinner guests at the Benish home Sunday.
Rev Petersen of Scottsbluff will present a series of revival meetings at the Corner Sunday School north of Potter during the coming week.
Ready built brooder houses offered by Proudfits promise efficient chick rearing and profitable results. Built to standard, these units aim to simplify early poultry care and improve hatchery outcomes.
Snow ranging four to twelve inches covered the Uils area from Saturday night into Sunday with about an inch of moisture. The fall was heavier on the south table and lighter in Kirk Potter wis m area and Scottsbluff. North Platte saw significant snowfall and some melt began this week as mild temperatures continued. Water expected to run freely once thaw progresses. The February snow was described as one of the finest recorded here.
The issue features a public sale advertisement for Harry Wells livestock and farm machinery to be held next Tuesday February 17. The sale includes 125 head of livestock and a large assortment of farm machinery. Attend the sale.
Supt A B Connell George Coulter and Rudy Dedic spent several days this week in Kearney for a superintendent and school boards convention. They were expected home Wednesday evening.
Telephone bills may still be paid at the same place as before, but to the new manager Mrs Clyde Brady Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Guests for Sunday dinner at the Peterson home included Mr and Mrs Welter Schubarth, Mr and Mrs Emil Dedic, Mr and Mrs Chas Dedic, and Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedic.
For sale is a brown Chevrolet Maister sedan in good shape with five nearly new tires and a new heater. Restored appearance noted. Asking price five hundred twenty five dollars. Contact Henry Rosenthal.
Mr and Mrs John Moench entertained the pinochle club last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Joe Stecher won first prizes and Mr and Mrs Donald Erickson received consolation prizes.
Mr and Mrs Reynold Ericko of Chico California arrived yesterday for a brief visit with relatives and friends while en route on an east coast tour.
At 6 30 this Thursday evening heavy snow is falling again and a storm is indicated, with winter weather likely affecting travel and local conditions.
The column notes lighthearted team tradition with towels for the crying boys and gags for the laughing ones. It mentions a recent jinx on the women and reports two close league games settled by under seven pins. It endorses Boy Scouts through personal contact as America's future and closes with sportsmanlike cheers.
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