County Publ ications Awarded to Sidney Telegraph
Newly elected county commissioners Glenn Bales and Ed Erickson took oath yesterday noon. The county board awarded the Sidney Telegraph the county publications bid at 750 dollars plus 150 for the personal assessment roll, higher than Potter Review. Telegraph also won the supplies contract totaling 1610 dollars for 16 major items. Review was lower on 1b items. Dr. Cook was named county physician. Simpkins reappointed courthouse janitors. John Billiter named highway commissioner with Kep among new officers taking office this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bales
Ed. Erickson
A. Fenske
Sidney Telegraph
Telegraph
Potter Review
Cook
Simpkins
Court House
John Billiter
Rebuilding Electric Lines in Potter Town
Potter village undertakes electrical line rebuild to handle higher load. West town work centers near the schoolhouse and east district with EH. Is. Chase of Potter and Mr. Call of Sidney guiding the project, Emil Leafdale as ground man. Weather permitting, completion is expected this week with planned brief power interruptions while lines are charged and transformers installed.
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Potter
EH. Is. Chase
Call
Sidney
Emil Leafdale
Hagemeister visit links to local school duties in Ainsworth
Mr and Mrs Dean Hagemeister and their children visited Ainsworth Nebraska over the weekend. Miss Alice Morrow, holiday guest from relatives in Ainsworth, returned with the Hagemeisters to resume teaching duties at the local school.
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Dean Hagemeister
Ainsworth
Nebr
Alice Morrow
Iagemeister
Artie Kaune Visits Denver for Brief Saturday Trip
Artie Kaune traveled to Denver on a Saturday for a brief visit. He arrived for a short stay and returned shortly after, with plans noted for possible future engagements in the region.
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Artie Kaune
Denver
County Officials Comment on Printing Contracts Award
The county attorney and Edith Older shaw, county superintendent, respond that they are satisfied with this year’s county printing contracts and appreciate the award granted to the entity.
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Ler
Edith Oldershaw
Mrs Sarah McFadden Dies at 86 in Sidney Nebraska
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah McFadden 86 at the Catholic church in Sidney. She died Friday from complications after a fractured hip suffered at home. Her husband Hugh McFadden, an Indian scout with Buffalo Bill Cody, died in 1924. Survivors include children Mayme, Julia, Sadie, Catherine, John, Grace, and Rose, with three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial followed in the family plot at the Catholic cemetery.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sarah McFadden
Nebraska
Telegraph
McFadden
Cheyenne County
Micadden
MicFadden
Ireland
Sidney
Philadelphia
Mayme McIntosh
Julia Johnstom
Sadie MicFadden
Berkeley
Canf
Catherine Cameron
New York City
John
Grace
Rose
Anna
Potter town teams rout Sidney Knights on home floor
Potter town team beat Sidney Knights 54 to 39 on their home court last Thursday. Fisher scored 26 for Potter and Parker Nelson added 16. Rolph led Sidney with 15 points and H Loebe had 12.
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Sidney Knights of Columbus
Fisher
Potter
Parker Nelson
Rolph
Sidney
H. Loebe
Potter Schools Open After Holiday Break
Potter schools resumed Monday after a weeklong vacation covering holidays. Teachers and scholars describe a very enjoyable break. One more week remains in the first semester.
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Potter
First Lutheran Church Sunday Services
Dr. W. T. Kahse, pastor, asks readers to attend Sunday services at 3 pm with divine guidance as the sermon theme. Sunday school begins at 2 15 pm and invites friends to join.
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Divine Guidance
Stines Cafe Accident Burns Maxine Stines
Maxine, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Stines, suffered second and third degree burns to head and neck when hot water spilled at the Stines cafe. She is receiving medical care and is progressing satisfactorily.
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Maxine
Evan Stines
Stines Cafe
McMillan and O'Malley Families Take Tr ip to Julesburg
Mr and Mrs Archie McMillan Mr and Mrs Thurman McMillan Mrs Martin O Malley and Mrs Don Bick ell motored to Julesburg Monday.
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Archie McMillan
Thurman McMillan
Martin O’malley
Don Bickell
Julesbung
Fourth Grade School Notes Holiday Party Recap
The class describes a short Christmas party with each student receiving a gift from the name drawn. Miss Morrow gave candy treats. They express gratitude to twirs Slocumb for help and note Berniece Leyfang and Phyllis Pritchard visited to hear Christmas stories from outside materials. They look forward to the New Year.
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Miss Morrow
Twirs, Slocumb
Berniece Leyfang
Phyllis Pritchard
Juniors Stage Ghost Play Excites School Audience
On December 21 the auditorium held a packed crowd as juniors presented a ghost play proving their talent. Viewers praised the performances and noted bravado from characters like Toby and Kenny and Doug as the cast, led by director Miss McLaughlin, received warm congratulations for the show.
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Norman
Toby
Heathgoblin House
Kenny
Doug
Miss McLaughlin
Fifth and Sixth Grades Enjoyable Vacation News
The Fifth and Sixth grades report a very enjoyable vacation and anticipate a profitable second semester. New library books will boost interest in the Westward Movement and Pioneer Life studies.
Grade I Students Receive New Book I’s This Week
All children in grade I received new books this week as library books arrived Monday. The school says they are happy to have them and looks forward to using the new titles in class.
Second and Third Grades New Library Books List
New library books include Inky and Finky Charms It Happened One Day by Huber Sal Salisbury O Donnell Health and Growing Up by Danshill Mickey Mouse and His Friends by Disney and Ayer Riemna by Kathleen Morrow Elliot With Scissors and Paste by Wilhelm.
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Huber
Salisbury
O’donnell
Danshill
Mickey Mouse
Disney and Ayer
Riemna
Kathleen Morrow Elliot
Wilhelm
New Year Birth Marks First Territory Child
Marlene Mae Meester is named the first baby born in the territory in 2939. The 7% pound girl arrived New Year's Day to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Meester. Mother and child both are reported doing nicely.
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Marlene Mae Meester
Gladden
Melvin Meester
Mrs Archie MccMillan Visits Daughter in Ogden
Mrs Archie MccMillan traveled to Ogden Tuesday to see her daughter Mrs J W Christensen. Christensen plans an extended visit in Potter while her husband serves in the United States fleet in eastern waters.
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Archie MccMillan
Ogden
J. W. Christensen
Christensen
Potter
United State Fleet
Hay Springs Families Visit Nearby Kin
Mr and Mrs Harry Hermansen and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Freiman and family of Hay Springs Nebraska visited this week with Mr and Mrs Diner Hermansen and family.
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Harry Hermansen
Lawrence Freiman
Hay Springs
Nebr
Diner Hermansen
Dalton and Kimball guests visit Roy MacAdam home
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Arnell of Dalton and Mrs. Wim Bates of Kimball were guests at the Roy MacAdam home on Saturday night.
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Ray Arnell
Dalton
Wim. Bates
Kimball
Roy MacAdam
Moisture records show 1938 nearly the wettest since 1929
Moisture fell heavier in 1938 than any year since 1929, with total precipitation and snowfall patterns indicating broad distribution except for January and February. Local observer records go back to 1922, and 1938's moisture was about twice 1937's, shaping a plentiful crop outlook compared with many prior years.
Epiphany Services at St Pauls Lutheran Church
St Pauls Lutheran Church led by Pastor H Boehnke announces Epiphany observance on Sunday January 8 with English service at 10 am and Sunday school at 9 30 am conducted by Carl Mueller. Walther League meets 7 30 pm and all are invited. Located 12 miles northeast of Potter and 13 miles west of Gurley.
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Potter
Gurley
Carl Mueller
Walther League
Methodist Church Notes Co R Tanner Pastor
We celebrate a joyful Christmas and New Year season and urge all to join in a active church year. Attend church school at 10, worship at 11 and 7:30. A cordial welcome to all.
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Methodist Church Notes Co
R. Tanner
Church School
Epworth League Hosts Holiday Reunion at Church Party
The Epworth League of a Methodist church gathered former leaguers home for vacation for a Wednesday evening party on December 28. The event offered a chance to reconnect and was enjoyed by all as the group welcomed back their young members for the holidays.
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Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Hoobler Visit Homecoming Then Return Trip
Floyd Hoobler of Halsey Nebraska spent the week with the Herman Moench family. Noble Hoobler and Rubie Ralls of Taylor Nebraska came Saturday and took Floyd back Sunday. The boys are sons of Mrs. Moench.
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Floyd Hoobler
Halsey
Nebr
Herman Moench
Noble Hoobler
Rubie Ralls
Taylor
Floyd
Mrs. Moench
Gundersons Head to Omaha for Two-Week Visit
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Gunderson and their child traveled Saturday to Omaha for a two week visit.
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LeRoy Gunderson
Child
Omaha
Bushnell Edges Potter In Overtime Thriller
Bushnell defeated Potter 26 24 in a tightly fought overtime game at the local gym. After a 7 5 start for Bushnell and a 17 15 halftime Potter lead, the third quarter tied 19 all and the final period stayed level at five points each before Bushnell pulled ahead in the extra period.
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Potter
Bushnell
Coyotes
Dance and watch party at the Enevoldsen home
Sixteen boys and girls gathered at the Enevoldsen home Saturday night for a dance and watch party. At midnight the girls served a light lunch.
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Enevoldsen
Pewey Larson and Sons at New Years Dinner
Pewey Larson and his sons joined guests for a New Years dinner at the Herman Moench residence marking a family gathering with relatives and friends in attendance at the event.
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Pewey Larson and Sons
New Years
Herman Moench
Reduced Freight Rates by Union Pacific Announced
The Union Pacific announces reduced freight rates effective January 2, 1939 for Nebraska routes on less than carload shipments. The new rail rates match current truck rates, allowing Nebraska-originating shipments to cost the same as by truck. Some towns may gain pickup and delivery services at no extra charge, with expansion possible if local shipments rise.
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Union Pacific
Nebraska
Hayden Folks Welcome Mr and Mrs Boyd French
Mr and Mrs Boyd French of Hayden Colorado are visiting friends here this week Mr French manages an elevator in Hayden for Chas Deaver
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Boyd French
Hayden
Colorado
French
Chas. Deaver
Juelfs Host New Years Day Gathering
Mr and Mrs George Juelfs hosted a New Years Day gathering with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Juelfs and family Mr and Mrs Richard Juelfs and family and Mr and Mrs Ed McGowan and a guest list continuing through the event.
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George Juelfs
Lloyd Juelfs
Richard Juelfs
Ed. McGowan
New Years Visit Hosts Wiekhorst Family Friends
Mr and Mrs Ray Wiekhorst entertained Mr and Mrs D F Enevoldsen and children Mr and Mrs Ferl Wiekhorst and Mr and Mrs Herbert Johnson and children on New Years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wiekhorst
D. F. Enevoldsen
Ferl Wiekhorst
Herbert Johnson
Janitor Reports Found Gloves Caps and Lunch Pail at Church
The janitor of the M. I. church reports finding several pairs of gloves caps and a lunch pail in the church building. If any of these articles belong to you contact him to claim them.
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M. I. Church
Nelsons and Wills Join Coates Family for New Year
Mr and Mrs Emil Nelson and family Willard and Leslie Wills were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Coates on New Years Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Nelson
Willard
Leslie Wills
Harry Coates
Community Guests From Alliance Kimball and More
Mr and Mrs Hugh Polson and son of Alliance and Mr and Mrs Gene Binning and a family of Kimball were guests of Mrs Iva Thayer Monday.
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Hugh Polson
Alliance
Gene Binning
Kimball
Iva Thayer
New Year Greetings From Seyfang and Friends
Mr and Mrs Elmer Seyfang enter vale Ma agid Mrs John Meybark of Potter and Mr and Mrs A F Whit mire of Sunol on New Years day.
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Elmer Seyfang
John Meybark
Potter
A. F. Whitmire
Sunol
Grothe Couple Welcome New Baby Boy on January 5 1939
Mr and Mrs Henry Grothe are the parents of a boy born Wednesday January 5 1939. Mother and child reported doing nicely.
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Henry Grothe
Sleeths Spend New Year Holiday With Family
Charles Sleeth and his mother Mrs Hazel Sleeth spent the New Year holiday together. Chas Sleeth is employed by Montgomery Ward Co in Bidney.
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Charles Sleeth
Hazel Sleeth
Chas
Montgomery Ward Co
Bidney
Miss Marie Robertson Returns To Lewiston School
Miss Marie Robertson was back at her Lewiston school on Sunday, resuming duties after a period away.
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Marie Robertson
Lewiston
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R. P. Kep
John Witt
Rock Springs
Pinnacle
Western Slope
Keystone
John Clausen Jr
H. T. Doran
Sol Willis
L. Rezanina
Fred Johnston
Lee Howard
Horace Moore
Frances Knox
Potter Town
Basketeers
Darius Krupp
Nathan Mudge
Priscilla Carter
Leota Goding
Marian Carter
Janis Whitney
Jill Carter
Lois Mathewson
Frank Harlow
Kenneth Schwartz
Jack Loring
Douglas Reetz
Susan Perkins
Marjorie Ann Frei
Henry Goober
Norman Rushman
Delilah Worts
Harriette MacAdam
Bill Wilkins
Roy Pritchard
Billbeard Bronson
Walter Cox
Willamine Johnson
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
H. Boehnke
Broadwater
Jisco
Potter Reserves
Bushnell Reserves
Elmer Merkel
Emiel Tark
Glenvil
Merkel
Meester
Hastings College
Potter Coyotes
Lisco
Dalton Sund Goodview Gurley
Viola Mudge
Mrs
Hugo Harmsen
Chas. Waterman
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