Death of Mrs Theresa Cavalli Shocks Potter Community
Mrs Theresa M Cavalli died after long illness with tuberculosis at her Cheyenne home. She moved to Arizona for health, then returned to Cheyenne where she passed away on Saturday May 26 1928. Funeral services were held May 30 in Cheyenne officiated by Rev C O Troy. She leaves husband five children two sisters and five brothers. Community offers sincere sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa M. Cavalli
Potter
W. R. Stickney
Ravenna
Neb
J. M. Garner
Ord
Nebr
H. J. Hoadley
Lexington
John Hoadley
Lindsay
Nebraska
J. B. Hoadley
Chappell
Jim Hoadley
Spokane
Wash
Jesse C. Hoadley
Cheyenne
Wyo
Decoration Day Services Draw Large Crowd
A near full hall hosted a Decoration Day service by the local Legion and Auxiliary. Rev W T Kahse of Sidney delivered a fitting address. Music by Home Lumber Company orchestra and solos by Russell Crosby accompanied recitations by Mrs N S Miller and Mrs Albert Jacobson. A poppy sketch led by Mrs Guy Hite preceded a cemetery ceremony placing the flag on the unknown grave, wreaths, and taps as attendees stood in tribute. Several hundred assembled for the cemetery observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
W. T. Kahse
Sidney
Home Lumber Company Orchestra
Russell Crosby
N. S. Miller
Albert Jacobson
Guy Hite
Legion
Auxiliary
George Reetz Improving Widens Recovery Prospects
George Reetz has shown notable improvement this week, raising chances for recovery. His family and friends have fought to support him, with his parents returning home to Bloomfield after visiting at the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reetz
Geo
Bloomfield
Memorial Day Services Well Attended at M. E. Church
Memorial Day services at the M. E. church drew large crowds with the Legion and Auxiliary present. Judge John Reese of Broken Bow and Spanish-American veteran John Queen attended, Reese speaking on the history of Memorial Day. Rev. Troy’s address, The Scourge of War and Its Cure, urged war be outlawed except for national protection. Reese, visiting with his wife, is judge advocate general of the Grand Army of the Republic and will join decoration day services in Broken Bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Legion and Auxiliary
John Queen
John Reese
Broken Bow
Potter
Reese
Troy
John Queen Home
Grand Army of the Republic
Teachers' Examinations on June 2 in Sidney
Teachers' examinations will be held in Sidney on Saturday, June 2, 1928. Mrs Gertrude Nelson, County Superintendent, Floyd B Simmons, 4 resident of the Hull neighborhood, passed away at his home early Saturday morning after a short illness. Death was due to blood poisoning from pyorrhea, from which Mr Simmons had suffered for years. Tex Parsons of Sidney visited friends in Potter Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Gertrude Nelson
Floyd B. Simmons
Hull
Simmons
Bannen County
Tex Parsons
Potter
Son of Dixie Pick Pickin Cotton in a Grim Song
A fragmentary voice speaks of Dixie and cotton fields, expressing deep sickness at picking cotton and a grim sense of fate. The speaker vows to find them all, recalling slavelike labor and lingering unrest with Dixie as a haunting sonorous motif.
For Sale Personal ads and farm offers mix in classifieds
Numerous small ads offer a saddle pony team of work geldings at eight and seven years, a solid oak library table for cash or bankable note, and a Belgium stallion with reasonable rates. Also listed are a five tube Crosley radio with accessories, a bedstead and springs, and a national advertising opportunity for lub lubricating oils with Denver postal address. Credits include Cy Fisher and Earl Easton. Gumshoe-style notices mix with shop listings and job-like opportunities in Potter vicinity and Amsterdam New York entries.
Seed corn for sale in Minnesota dent yellow 13 test 9 744
Minnesota seed corn for sale. Albert E. Jacobson offers yellow dent seed with a test around 97 44. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Albert E. Jacobson
Local Cemetery A Credit to the Community
Decoration day saw Potter’s cemetery in fine condition as Andrew Anderson, long time caretaker, led efforts to beautify grounds. Grass, fences, pump, and lots were tidied, new cement curbing laid, and several monuments erected while residents added shrubs and trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Andrew Anderson
Regular Services Planned for Second Sunday in June
The article outlines regular church services for the second Sunday in June with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. The sermon titled The Magnanimous Life will be delivered. An evening service at 8:00 p.m. features The Sunset of Two Lives. If weather is warm and fair, next week’s evening services move to Johnson's Grove. otherwise all services stay at the church. Epworth League is not held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's Grove
Epworth League
Women’s Club Picnic Set for June 15 Daily Session
The annual Women’s Club picnic will be held Friday June 15 all members their husbands and families are invited to attend and bring a basket supper. A large delegation of Masons attended the meeting last Thursday evening where L E Van Pelt received the Master Mason degree. A lunch was served at the close of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Club
L. E. van Pelt
Bonnie Best
Catherine Wickhorst
Margaret Shaw
Catherine
Elizabeth Goding
Bear Cats Results and Remaining Schedule
Baseball notes show May 20 Bushnell 7 Potter 6 and May 27 Potter 4 Pine Bluffs 3. Schedule lists June 3 at Bunker Hill, June 10 at Cheyenne, June 17 Dix here, June 24 at Kimball, and July 1 Bushnell here. July 8 at Dix, July 15 Bunker Hill here, July 22 at Peetz, July 29 at Pine Bluffs, Aug 5 Cheyenne here, Aug 12 Kimball here, Aug 19 Peetz here.
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Bushnell
Potter
Pine Bluffs
Bunker Hill
Cheyenne
Dix
Kimball
Peetz
Kimball A
Potter A
Ane
Auxiliary Hold Interesting Meeting At Potter Post
The Auxiliary of Potter Post No 291 American Legion held their regular monthly meeting at Mrs. H Stevens home with Mrs A T Wallin assisting. They completed decoration day plans and the Saturday lunch sale serving doughnuts sandwiches lemonade and coffee. Members worked on sewing projects and enjoyed a social hour with a delicious lunch. about 30 plates served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Post No. 291
American Legion
H. Stevens
A.T. Wallin
Johnson
Sidney Steam Laundry to Begin Twice Weekly Truck Service
Beginning Tuesday May 30 the Sidney Steam Laundry will inaugurate a regular twice a week truck service for Potter residents at no extra cost. Bundles are to be picked up Tuesday afternoon and returned Friday with Mr C B Biggs in charge of the local branch handling calls and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Steam Laundry
Potter
C. BE. Biggs
Sidney
Adv
What Price Glory to Be Shown by Legion Next Week
The Potter American Legion will present What Price Glory on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 5 and 6. The film, regarded as one of the era’s greatest motions pictures, will be shown despite considerable expense, with admission only 20 and 35 cents. The Legion hopes for capacity crowds and urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Potter American Legion
Eighth Graders Earn Diplomas in Sidney Graduation
Eighth grade exercises in Sidney attracted over 190 graduates. Rev L H Kaub spoke on Onward and Upward. Potter school honors went to Margaret Craig with 98.87 average, tied for second were Kenneth Jorgenson and Josie Juelfs at 91.5, Frost Christensen 91.14, Thelma Coulter 91.4, with graduates listed including John Chapman Margaret Craig Kenneth Jorgenson Josie Juelfs Jessie Juelfs Frost Christensen Thelma Coulter Lutie Sheets Alvin Hall Mary McKee Charles Warner Willie Fricke Elwood Harms Ervin Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Sidney
L. H. Kaub
Josie
Jessie Juelfs
Potter School
Gertrude Nelson
Margaret Craig
Potter
the Potter School
John Chapman
Kenneth Jorgenson
Josie Juelfs
Frost Christensen
Thelma Coulter
Lutie Sheets
Alvin Hall
Mary McKee
Charles Warner
Willie Fricke
Elwood Harms
Ervin Wheeler
Notice to minors fishing license rule in effect
Anyone over 16 must have a license to fish and those 16 and under must be with a responsible licensed adult. Game wardens are stationed nationwide and check licenses daily.
Woman's Club Installs Officers and Closes Year
The Woman's Club met at Mrs. W. T. Sloan's home last Friday afternoon to install new officers and close the year's business. Officers installed were Mrs. John Witt president, Mrs. Chas. Hagemeister vice president, Mrs. Joe Nelson secretary, and Mrs. C. E. Smith treasurer. Outgoing president Mrs. J. C. Bartlett received the General Federation pin for her service. The club will be inactive over the summer except for the June 15 picnic, then resume in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
W. T. Sloan
John Witt
Chas. Hagemeister
Joe Nelson
C. E. Smith
J. C. Bartlett
General Federation
Bear Cats Win Thriller Over Pine Bluffs in League Match
The Bear Cats defeated Pine Bluffs 4 to 3 in a Sunday league game marking home season opening before a large crowd. Fricke pitched for Potter against E Land of Pine Bluffs, with veterans Hook Johnson and Speck Wills behind the plate. A late ninth inning rally by Pine Bluffs was stopped by a diving double of Himmelright to Carlstrom, umpired by Jos. Nelson. Bear Cats stand at 1-1 in the league and travel to Bunker Hill next Sunday.
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Bear Cats
Pine Bluffs
Fricke
Potter
E. Land
Land
McGowan
Clark
Himmelright
Carlstrom
Jos. Nelson
Bunker Hill
Well Known Sidney Girl Becomes Bride of Grand Island Man
Sidney Telegraph reports the May 26 wedding at St. Patrick's Catholic church of Ange line Schad of Sidney to William Ben Miller of Grand Island in a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Father Anton Link. The bride wore white georgette with silver lace. bouquet of sweet peas, baby breath and ferns. Attendants included Virginia Herbert and best man Jeane Dendinger. The couple will reside in Grand Island after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Angeline Schad
Sidney
William Ben Miller
Grand Island
Anton Link
Virginia Herbert
Jeane Dendinger
Telegraph
Potter Nebraska Officers Named in Kimball Listing
Fred C. Johnson is named president of Potter Nebraska with John Linn serving as secretary treasurer in the Kimball Nebraska area listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Johnson
Potter
John Linn
Sec Treas
Kimball
Nebr
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Avon
State Bank
Co. W. Johnson
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Dixie
Dixie Lan
Luion
Cy Fisher
Cedar Garment Factory
Amsterdam
New York
Belgium
Earl Easton
Omar
Downing Street
Denver
Colo
Sarcom
Methodist Church
Chas. O. Troy
CLUB
Sidney Girl
J. M. Nelson
Potter Community
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