19 Feb 1937
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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1937
Page
1
Chas N Deaver will sell ten horses eleven cattle and a large list of farm machinery at the J R Quein ranch on Thursday February 25 starting at 10 30 a m with a free lunch at noon Bills were printed earlier this week and are being distributed A sale ad also appears on another page of this issue.
A promotional note for Evelyn the girl who sees the past present and future. The Chick Boyes Co. secured her to answer audience questions on personal fortunes debts lost possessions and romance. She will appear with the company for a limited time offering guidance to attendees.
A dense list of Sunday through Wednesday social visits features Mr and Mrs John Van Housen and family, Allan Nelson, Carl Larson, Dewey Larson, J W Bertramson, George Whitney, Irma Nelson, C A Glassburn, Francis Willoughby and son, Maurice Nelson, Nadine, Leo Olsen, Marius Offerson, Clarence Evans, Chris Terman, E M Nelson, Vern, Dorothy, and many others. Frequent home visits occur across Nelson and Bertramson households with dinners, dinners at the Dewey Matherson home, suppers with Svend Olsen, and evening calls, detailing a tight-knit community exchange of hospitality. Numerous guests attend at various local homes, including Denver business detours and family gatherings.
An advertisement urges readers to think of Rice Funeral Home in Sidney Nebraska for funeral services, noting the phone number 107. The message emphasizes the provider as the local option for burial and related arrangements.
A rabbit hunt ending Tuesday afternoon yielded 1689 rabbits weighing 11,500 pounds. Art Schuesler led his side to 983 rabbits against 706 by Ed Erickson's team. Erickson and Son’s truck hauled the 5.5 tons to Kimball where a buyer paid 5 3/4 cents each, totaling 96.42 for 1677 saleable rabbits.
L. J. Hughes of Huntsman is recovering after a Wednesday night accident when his car was struck by a U P passenger train as it entered Sidney station. The vehicle was dragged about 100 feet on the cowcatcher before the train stopped. Hughes suffered bruises, scratches, and shock, but survived thanks to the car catching on the engine rather than turning over.
The report notes continued dryness and high winds with dense dust. February proves dry and windy, dust limits visibility to half a mile Sunday, and blinding dust storms at 50 mph swept Tuesday night. Winds eased by Wednesday dawn, with forecasts suggesting an early spring and possible spring moisture for farming.
The Potter Public Library announces new arrivals including Lady Hird and The Gold Shoe by Grace Livingston Hill, Square Deal Sanderson and Way of the Buffalo by Chas A Seltzer, Boys Book by Gavis, Patty Fairfield and Patty at Home by Caroline Wells. The library now holds 1500 volumes.
Superintendent L A Wiemers and coach Yale attended a Lodge Pole Valley Activities Association meeting in Sidney Nebraska. Yale outlined a commercial contest planned for Potter on March 19 with ribbons awarded to event winners. Ribbons are on display at the school. The program lists matchups and team lineups including Tigers Rangers Rattlesnakes Cubs Coyotes and Potter Yankees with captains and players named.
The Lodge Pole eight teams are paired for a two day tournament starting Friday February 26 with Potter facing Goodview Bushnell meeting Lisco Sunol versus Lewellen and Lodge Pole against Gurley in the opening round The schedule advances winners to 2 00 and 3 00 contests Saturday with consolation games and a final championship at 9 00 The Coyotes coach Yale expresses optimism and every player to give his best as prices are listed for admission and season tickets.
The gym class at the local junior high selects team captains on Thursday and assigns players to teams by hat draw. Each squad names its club, with several outfits described as quite formidable, setting the stage for a week of competitive play.
Miss Wanda Bellows of Kimball formerly Potter played accompaniment for most musical numbers on a Tuesday KOA Denver broadcast. Two of her own compositions were rendered and her name was mentioned several times during the program.
Potter Coyotes overwhelmed Goodview with a 40 to 18 win as they pulled away in the final quarter. Key moments saw Potter leading 9–0 after the first, Goodview rallying to a 18–18 tie by late third, and Leo Fisher closing 5-for-5 at the line. Johnson and Schwartz led Potter scoring while Biggs struggled.
A brief notice by Fred V Reetz offering seed supply for 1937 crops. The item notes confidence that J Corn will outperform replanted wheat or rye and invites readers to contact for seeds to meet their needs.
All hunters from the recent rabbit hunt are invited to a big feed Saturday evening at 6 30 at Leafdale and Wells cafes. Remember the date and be there.
The Potter Coyotes high school basketball team were hosted to meals by Charles Sleeth on Tuesday and Joe Nelson on Thursday at Leafiale cafe. The events highlighted community support for the team.
Mr and Mrs R V Francis and their son Roger of Sidney joined Bud Thorpe and John Reddy as Sunday guests at the R L MacAdams home, strengthening local ties among residents.
Miss Jeannetta Sloan, a teacher in the Sidney schools, expects to spend the weekend with her sister in Kearney Nebraska.
Elmer Wills 16, of near Potter, loses the little toe on his left foot after his gun discharged while being set on safety during a rabbit hunt Tuesday. Pellets also grazed his foot. He was treated in Sidney and returned to the hunt. condition reported satisfactory.
Art Schuessler and his hunters won the rabbit hunt contest. Thanks go to all participants for fine cooperation and sportsmanship, ED Erickson notes.
The local Oddfellows lodge has leased the old bank building just north of the Review office and will hold their meetings there. The six month lease agreement secures their use of the premises.
Dr A L Miller state senator from this district will be the main speaker at the Potter Boosters Community club meeting held March 3. He will discuss state legislation and answer questions on measures of interest to attendees.
Superintendent and Mrs L A Wiemers welcome Marlys Annn born February 13 1937 at a Sidney hospital weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Both mother and child are reported well. Congratulations expressed for the family.
Potter high scorers Fisher Biggs and Schwartz propelled the Coyotes to a 34 to 10 victory over St Patrick's on Sidney auditorium floor. Potter led 18 to 7 at halftime and controlled the second half, while St Patrick's managed only one field goal and two free throws. Captain Johnson and Wheeler anchored defense, Hart led St Patrick's with 7 points, and Glaubitz fouled out. Potter improves to 7 wins, 3 losses, 0.700 in conference standings, tying Sunol for third place.
Clyde Knight of Chapman Nebraska made a business call in Potter on Wednesday, meeting local residents and discussing trade matters for the Nebraska town.
John G Meyers offers ten tons of 1935 hay at ten dollars per stack and eight tons of 1936 hay at fourteen dollars per stack in a compact sale notice.
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