Memorial Day Observed In True Fashion
Community marks Memorial Day with Legion Auxiliary service at Methodist church in the forenoon. A large crowd attends the cemetery ceremony featuring firing squad and taps. About 750 to 1000 visitors decorate graves and view the Potter Cemetery, praised as a fine small town resting place. Businesses close from 9 am. the day honors those who have passed, not a celebration.
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Legion- Auxiliary
Torgeson
Legion and Auxiliary
Bunkerhill to Clash With Potter Next Sunday
A large crowd is expected at Potter Next Sunday as Bear Cats host Bunkerhill artists. Bunkerhill has troubled Potter, with Ross Bales often excelling against them. Last year Bunkerhill beat Potter 1 0 in a memorable game. Country lads show bad luck but remain dangerous in the league race. Regular league admission 25 cents. women and children free.
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Potter
Bear Cats
Bunkerhill
Ross Bales
Ray Goding Faces Major Operation After Long Illness
Ray Goding, who has battled for life after a July 1 accident with a transport truck, is a Kimball hospital patient awaiting a series of operations. He endured the first procedure last Saturday to improve urine disposal in hope of regaining strength for future treatment and eventual recovery. The community has offered sympathy and best wishes to him and his family during the past eleven months.
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Ray Goding
Kimball Hospital
Ray
Potter Cooperative Grain stockholders meet June 3 1933
The annual meeting of the Potter Cooperative Grain Company stock holders will be held at the company's office in Potter Nebraska at 8:00 p m Saturday June 3 1933 Mr J W Shorthill will be present this meeting A M Leafdale Sec Pub May 26 June 2
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The
Potter Cooperative Grain Company
Potter
Nebraska
J. W. Shorthill
A. M. Leafdale
Daily Lincoln Journal advertising price data
The Daily Lincoln Journal offers daily and Sunday subscriptions with yearly rates. It notes two to ten hour later news reaches rural routes and towns, highlighting print times night and day between Omaha and Denver. Marketing warns readers not to pay solicitors and to order directly through the office.
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Lincoln
Nebraska State Journal
Omaha
Denver
Journal
Morning Journal
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Ice delivery planned for Pot ter this summer
Roy V Waters of Sidney Nebraska announces plans to again deliver ice in Potter and expects to start probably next week. He urges potential customers to contact him before contracting for ice this summer.
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Potter
Roy
Waters
Sidney
Nebr
Gurley Mills Owner H H Boyd Visits Potter on Business
H H Boyd, proprietor of Gurley Mills at Gurley, traveled to Potter on Wednesday to visit friends and handle business affairs.
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H. H. Boyd
Gurley
Potter
Bear Cats Lose Exhibition To Bayard In Lopsided Tilt
Bayard defeated the Potter nine 14 to 2 in an exhibition game at Bayard on Tuesday.Slack was hit hard in the first inning as the Bayard offense landed runs, aided by costly Potter errors. M Geist of Grand Island held Potter to seven innings before Wahl finished the game. League results from Sunday included Potter 11 Lorenzo 5 and Lodge Pole 20 Dalton 2. next Sunday’s schedule features seven league matchups among Potter, Bunker Hill, Peetz, Gurley, Kimball, Chappell, Sidney, and Lodge Pole.
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Bear Cats
Peetz
Lorenzo
Bunkerhill
Gurley
Sidney
sCinvoau
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Dalton Potter
Stecher
Shea Ss
Johnson c
Slack
EE. Rehmers Ib
Reichstein of
Goding If McGowan Lif
Ser
Eee Christensen
Wheeler
H. Rehmer
Lorenzo Ab Phelps Ss
Ope
Bayard
Rehmers
Will. M. Geist
Grand Island
Potter Sluggers
Wahl
West
Potter
Dalton
Kimball
AV Peetz
Dalton Bunkerhill
Bearcat
Ab Av. Fav. Johnson
E. RehMers
Shea
E. McGowan Slack
Godling
Reichstein
Christensen
Witt
Hessler Fires Local Perfect Game for Peetz
Hessler, Peetz’s star pitcher, threw a perfect game last Sunday, facing 27 batters and retiring all in order. Bunkerhill was shut out as no hits, walks, errors, or runs crossed the plate. The article notes this is the first perfect game in the local league and warns Hessler not to repeat it when Potter visits on June 11.
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Hessler
Peetz
Bunkerhill
Potter
Comic Strip Names Highlight Sunday Bee News
A list of popular comic characters including Jiggs Katzenjammers Popeye Nebbs Barney Googie Toots Casper Skippy Sappo Blondie Toonerville Mickey Mouse and others now featured in the Sunday Bee News.
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Jiggs
Katzenjammers
Popeye
Nebbs
Barney Googie
Toots and Casper
Skippy
Sappo
Blondie
Toonerville
Mickey Mouse
Bee-News
Morgan hearing sparks Washington as Pecora questions big NY banker
Washington May 19 1938 the Morgan inquiry dominates public talk as Pecora questions the powerful banker from New York. Officials and lawmakers grumble over tax fairness while Democrats vow to “clean house” and curb influence. The probe rockets through Capitol Hill amid heat and anger.
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Eiveryone
Morgan
Washington, D. C
Congress
J. P. Morgan
Herdinand Pecora
New York
Martha
Joe
Senate
House of Morgan
Eyen
Washington
Mr.Woodin
the Treasury
Terry Carpenter
Voodin
Woodin
William Gibbs McAdoo
Carter Glass
Pecora
Capitol Hill
State Teachers Examinations Set for Sidney on June 3
The State Teachers examinations will be held in Sidney on Saturday, June 3, 1933. Gertrude M. Nelson, County Superintendent.
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Sidney
Gertrude M. Nelson
Trucker Dies as Lemons Spill After Wreck Near Point of Rocks
A California truck driver was killed instantly when his loaded lemon truck overturned on the road east of Point of Rocks on Tuesday afternoon. A female passenger escaped serious injury while a following car reported the truck wobbled before turning over. The cause was unclear with theories including sleep, steering failure, or heart attack. Names of the parties were not learned.
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California
Point of Rocks
New High Speed Passenger Train Ordered by Union Pacific
Union Pacific has ordered a light, streamlined three car passenger train capable of 110 miles per hour. Powered by a 600 hp distillate engine, the train weighs about 80 tons and features air conditioning, flush windows, shatterproof glass, rubber axles, and reduced noise. Initial cars include a 30 foot post office and baggage car, two coaches seating 60 and 56, with a rear buffet. No sleeping car on first run, but a sleeping car is planned for long transcontinental routes. Trial runs could begin in August on main line through Potter.
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America
Union Pacific Railroad
Potter
United States
Union Pacific
Ramblingnote: wind upsets two cars at Walton
A brief note records that strong winds upset two cars at Walton. Ogallala Chamber of Commerce voted to adopt Daylight Saving Time.
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Isuringlon Pox
Walton
Ogallala
Commerce
Dyer-Storer Chevrolet Garage Robbed at Kumpall
The Dyer Storer Chevrolet garage in Kumpall was broken into and a new Chevrolet coach stolen. Construction of the foot trail up Scottspiatr National Monument is set to begin this week with men to be employed.
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Kumpall
Scottspiatr National Monument
Len
Stolen Riding Gear From Banner County Farm Scene
Al Preston reports a theft at a Banner county ranch near Trull where a saddle bridle chaps and spurs were taken. The notice notes a suspected scam and warns locals to report any sightings of the missing equipment.
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al Preston
Rancn
Trull
Banner County
Tornado disrupts Peltz area with outages and destruction
A tornado damaged small buildings and roofs and toppled trees. It also knocked out 50 telephones at Peltz, halting local communications during the event.
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Peltz
Mrs. Julia Huttman of Gering Dies at 74
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Huttman of Gering, widow of Cillies J. Huttman, pioneer attorney, mark over four decades since the family settled in the city. In Peetz, thieves accessed 20 gallons of gas by breaking a City Service pump and 40 gallons at Mornoff Garage.
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Julia Huttman
Gering
Cillies J. Huttman
Peetz
Mornoff
Bushnell Drug Store Burglary Reported
The Bushnell drug store was broken into and about $50 worth of tobacco cigars cigarettes and candy stolen. The front door was broken open.
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Bushnell Drug Store
Red mud storm sweeps Paxton from dust carried by winds
A Paxton storm dropped red mud as dust carried across Oklahoma panhandle and Texas by strong winds. Officials note the discoloration results from soil dust lifted from the redlands.
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Paxton
Redlands
Oklahoma Panhandle
Texas
Drunken Driving Suit Joined Against Ft War Sergeant
Sergeant R B Turned of Ft War faced a suit in Greeley for driving while intoxicated and striking three automobiles. He claimed consumption of only two bottles of beer.
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R. B. Turned
Greeley
Kimball and Potter Golfers Enjoy Watch Here Tuesday
Kimball golf club hosted a local course match on Tuesday with Kimball winning by 14 strokes over Potter. Sixty-eight players posted low scores led by Biggs and Johnson of Potter with 77 and Miller and Brothwell near the top at 78. The day favored links play and Potter people enjoyed entertaining neighbors.
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Kimball and Potter
Kimball Golf Club
Kimball
Biggs
Johnson
Potter
Miller
Chas. Brothwell
Ecores
Isimball
Vogler
Gees
Eeeave
Earl Brothwell
Sae Ewas
Christensen Mewes
Pete Hansen
Serene Ewe
Maynard Maryer
See Ee
Claude Biggs Seeme Eae
J. L. Fowler
Asecee
Dr. C. V. Johnson
J. WH. Thayer
Pete Barker
N. S. Miller
Esas
Alfred Arnell Cee
M. Moench
D. F. Ienevoldten
Aelescoanete
Rail line dismantling hits Colburn Wynot Ponca towns
The M and W branch line through Colburn Wynot Ponca and nearby towns is being dismantled with rails hauled away. Ponca, county seat with over 1,000 residents, will be left without a railroad.
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Colburn
Wynot
Ponca
U S immigration arrests six of Gonzales family at Scottsbluff
U S immigration officers arrested six members of the Juan Gonzales family at Scottsbluff for illegal entry. It is alleged they swam the Rio Grande twice to gain admittance to the U S. They will be deported.
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U. S
Juan Gonzales
Scottsbluff
Rio Grande
North Platte Valley Co op to Build Modern Sales Pavilion
The North Platte Valley Cooperative Oil Company of Gering has arrangements completed to construct a modern sales pavilion across the street from the company headquarters.
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North Platte Valley Co-operative Oil Company
Gering
Paxton Farmers Trade Hog Tales Of Farrow Records
Albert LeDiout reports a Paxton area hog story with a litter born January 12 last year and sold November 19 at 2640 pounds. The same sow has since farrowed 17 living pigs, illustrating ongoing farm production and livestock outcomes.
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Paxton
Albert LeDiout
Jay
Mrs. Fannie Ayle Dies at 79 in Sidney
Mrs. Fannie Ayle, age 79, died at Taylor hospital in Sidney where she had lived seven years. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church and burial followed in Greenwood cemetery, Sidney.
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Fannie Ayle
Taylor
Sidney
Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Break in at Kimball Crock Tire Shop Reports Theft and Fire
The Crock Tire shop at Kimball was broken into and about $70 worth of tires accessories radio parts and a complete vulcanizing outfit were taken. The building was burned and a car stored inside also burned.
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Kimball
Anthes Well at Raymer Plugged After Muddy Sand Test
The Anthes well at Raymer will be plugged and tested in the muddy sand. Muddy sand reached 6,527 feet and the hole bottomed in the Dakota sand at 6,658 feet. Casing is being run and the hole is plugged. Other tests in the field are still being discussed.
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Raymer
Seed corn ad discontinued by A B Rapp
A B Rapp requests discontinuation of his seed ad as the season advances. He reports selling 381 bushels of seed corn, estimated to seed 3 4 thousand acres. Rapp is known for producing reliable seed corn and many rely on him annually.
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A. B. Rapp
Rapp
Explosion at Chappell plant tears floor concrete
An air line explosion at the Chappell municipal light plant ripped a large floor chunk as the night engineer tried to start the day engine at 5:00. A similar incident occurred in January.
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Chappell Municipal
Reforestation Workers to Fight Coal Mine Fires Near Gillette
About 200 workers will be hired to battle burning coal mines near Gillette Wyoming. The mines have burned for generations, with some activity dating back before white settlement, according to Senator Kendrick.
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Gillette
Wyo
Kendrick
West Plains oil structure eyed by Colorado man seismograph work
Local men in Logan County Colorado express strong interest in the West Plains dome project near the Power area. Kinney Coastal Company leases 30 000 acres and, with geologist guidance, uses seismography to locate the pocket cap for a trial well. The effort echoes support from Nebraska and Colorado investors and local watchers follow every movement of the field.
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Logan County
Colorado
Kinney Coastal Company
Nebraska
Raymer Anthes
West Plains
Anthes
Colorado Geophysical Corporation
John Nelson
C. M. Shaw
Potter
E. C. Stockwick
Sidney
R. J. MccGinnis
Kimball
Methodist Church Notes With Faith Sermon
Sunday school meets at ten o'clock with a cordial welcome. Morning worship at eleven. Sermon titled Faith. Vesper service in the grove at five o'clock. Pastor H. E. Sorter invites all to attend.
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Suday School
Paxton Times Sold to Kenneth Newcomb Former Cozad School Chief
Kenneth Newcomb former superintendent of Cozad schools has purchased the Paxton Times and will begin his newspaper duties after June 1. He plans to move from Cozad to Paxton to oversee the paper’s operations.
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Kenneth Newcomb
Cozad
Paxton
Paxton Times
Mrs Delia Curtis Founder of Torrington and First Postmaster
Mrs Delia E. Curtis died at her home in Torrington Wyoming. With her husband William G Curtis she moved to the North River country and founded the Curtis ranch in 1885. She later established the town of Torrington and served as its first postmaster.
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Delia E. Curtis
Torrington
Wyo
Wm. G. Curtis
North River Country
Curtis Ranch
Forty-Two American Horses Held in Juarez Over Unpaid Bills
The Mexican government holds forty two American race horses at Juarez over alleged nonpayment of feed bills. Owners say they cannot pay because race promoters promised prize money totaling three thousand nine hundred dollars. Many horses are from California. one-sixth belong to Charlie Irwin of Cheyenne.
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Juarez
Mexico
California
Charlie Irwin
Cheyenne
Nathan L. Brown 80 Dies at Home in Kimball
Nathan L. Brown aged 80 died at his Kimball home after a long life as a carpenter. He and his family homesteaded west of Kimball 27 years ago and had lived in Kimball since 1917. Survived by his wife nine children twenty two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Nathan L. Brown
Kimball
Mr. Brown
Narrow escape as tree falls during Paxton windstorm
A man seeking shelter in a Paxton barn escaped serious injury when a large tree toppled, blocking the path just as he would have been there. Earlier a fall near J A Johnson at H B Snyder's farm led to a marrow escape, with the storm’s force causing panic and entanglement in harness.
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J. A. Johnson
H B. Snyder
Paxton
Pair Arrested in Wisconsin for Schoolhouse Robbery
Fred Shafer and Satin Agema, ages 27 and 20, were arrested at North Platte and brought to Lansing Wisconsin. They face charges of robbing a school house and other sites. They confessed to breaking into the Pine Bluffs school and striking janitor John Erickson. Wyoming officers seek to recover the money found with them for Erickson.
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Fred Shafer
Satin Agema
North Platte
Lansing
Wis
Pine Bluffs
John Erickson
Wyoming
Mr. Erickson
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Daily Lincoln Journal
Edward ‘Emerine
Mielke
Ramblin
HEC
ODL
Methodist
H. E. Sorter
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