Memorial Day Program one of best ever held
The Memorial day program sponsored by the Legion and Auxiliary on Monday forenoon went smoothly and was well planned. A fair audience attended as the Legion and Auxiliary marched in with colors, the Star Spangled Banner and flag salute opened proceedings, with readings, music, and an address by Rev. Crawford of Sidney. The program featured a male quartet, prayers, taps, and a solemn closing, praised the courtesy of John Leyfang for hall use and thanked Home Lumber Company orchestra and Camp Fire girls for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Masonic Hall
Home Lumber Company
Lawrence Schwartz
Potter Post No. 291
America
Alfred Arnell
Ray Arnell
Flanders’ Field
Supt
J. F. Callaway
Geo. Thirwall
Fred Johnson
Bing
Dean Hagemeister
John Leyfang
Home Lumber Company Orchestra
Camp Fire Girls
Royal Neighbors Tri County Convention Held in Chappell
The tri county Royal Neighbors convention in Chappell drew about 225 women last Wednesday. Three auto loads came from Potter. A class of 25 was initiated, including Mrs. Wm Higgins of Potter. Potter officers named include Mrs. W T Sloan oracle Mrs. G L Rogers recorder and Mrs C E Biggs modesty. The convention will meet in Potter in June 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
The
Royal Neighbors
Chappell
Potter
Wm. Higgins
W. T. Sloan
Oracle
G. L. Rogers
Recorder
C. E. Biggs
Modesty
Flood Victims Need Bed Clothing From Local Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary asks Potter and surrounding communities to donate bed clothing items for Mississippi flood victims. Needed are sheets pillow cases comforts blankets and towels. Deliver to Mrs C E Biggs or Mrs Guy Hite or call 66W to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Potter and
Community
Mississippi
C. E. Biggs
Guy Hite
That Girl Anne draws large crowd at Leyfang hall
A sizable crowd attended the Walther Leaguers presentation That Girl Anne at Leyfang hall near Potter last Friday evening. Reportedly well received with strong parish support and good notices from the north east community. Proceeds from the show were used to defray expenses of the Sunday rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyfang Hall
Anne
Walther Leaguers
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Potter
Walther League
Locals Win 12 7 Game From Bunker Hill
The Bear Cats edged Bunker Hill 12 to 7 last Sunday on the Bunker Hill diamond. McGowan and F Johnson powered Potter as batteries. Next Sunday the Bear Cats travel to Dalton for a game with two home games to follow. County superintendent Mrs Gertrude Nelson visited Potter Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Bear Cats
Bunker Hill
McGowan
F. Johnson
Potter
Dalton
Gertrude Nelson
Potter Memorial Day
Walther League Rally Draws Big Crowd in Potter Nebraska
The Walther League rally of the Twelfth Nebraska zone held at the Leyfang theatre in Potter drew over 200 delegates and a total crowd above 400. Delegates came from Sid ney Chappell Scottsbluff Alliance Grant Gurley and Burns Wyoming with some traveling up to a hundred miles. The day featured divine services two choirs Rev Acker of Omaha gave the sermon a noon lunch and an afternoon business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walther League
Nebraska
Walther League of St. Paul’s
Leyfang Theatre
Potter
Sidney
Chappell
Scottsbluff
Alliance
Grant
Gurley
Burns
Wyoming
Acker
Omaha
Omaha. Rev. Acker
F. W. Peters
Eckart
Mac
St. Paul’s
Hugo Harmsen
Meta Gemeinhardt
Ruth Borcher
Nora Wittrock
J. H. Hinck
Walter Borcher
Eleanore Haack
Verona Borcher
William Mangels
Fred Wittrock
Campfire Girls Honor Guard Amid Leaders Absence
The Campfire girls thank Leela Rogers for guarding duties while Miss Sloan is away and note Miss Sloan's absence. A tree in the park bears Indian names of the Campfire girls. A Tuesday hike with guardians Miss Sloan Miss Rogers and Miss Helen Juelfs preceded a ceremonial meeting in which many girls received long beaded strands. They express gratitude for the Royal Neighbors’ loaned organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leela Rogers
Miss Sloan
Miss Rogers
Helen Juelfs
Kimball Golfers Take Home The Bacon Kind And Grease
Kimball golfers played Potter Memorial Day afternoon, two nine each side, scoring 680 for Kimball and 699 for Potter with the eight lowest scores counting. Ninety strokes separated the teams as sun and course blessed the match and camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Kimball Golf Club
Potter Memorial
Potter
Sterling academy boys win season finale in lopsided 16 to 1 victory
Sterling high school closes its season with a 16 to 1 win over Sterling academy. McGowan fanned nine in five innings for Potter. Harold Christensen struck out three in two innings with no hits allowed. Team totaled 85 runs while opponents scored 15 in five games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling, Colo
Academy
McGowan
Potter
Harold Christensen
Bruce Hagemeister
A. Menzger
Sterling
Hostess
Hagemeister
Bartlett
Bundy
Juelfs
A. Challburg
B. Hagemeister
H. Christensen
B. Christensen
B. Bartlett
M. Mayer
R.juelfs
A. Bundy
C. Eastman
C. H. Place
Sidney Academy
Lodgepole
Peetz
Gurley
Potter School
Community thanks for help during illness and farm work
A resident publicly thanks friends and neighbors for valued assistance with farm work during a recent illness. The note expresses appreciation and gratitude for the support received from local neighbors.
Lon Chaney Stars in Tell It to the Marines at Seyfang
Lon Chaney appears in Tell It to the Marines showing Saturday and Sunday evenings at the Seyfang theatre. The film, praised as one of the most interesting productions, has enjoyed long runs in major theaters across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Chaney
Potter
Seyfang Theatre
United States
U. S. Marine Corp
Sun
Golden Eagle Stock Company to Perform All Week in Potterall
The Golden Eagle Stock Company will be in Potterall next week, with a daily change of show. They are reputed to be one of the best companies visiting towns this size. A large ad explains the details. The Ladies Aid Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon, June 8, in the church basement. Hosts are Mrs. C. W. Johnson, Mrs. Evan Stines, and Mrs. Ralph Robertson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Eagle Stock Company
Potterall
Ladies Aid Sociey
C. W. Johnson
Evan Stines
Ralph Robertson
Body Francis J Herbert Found in Crescent Lake
The body of Francis J. Herbert, well known Sidney insurance man and American Legion member, was found Sunday afternoon floating on Crescent Lake twenty six miles north of Oshkosh. He had been missing since a duck hunting trip last October, after which divers and boats searched the lake without success. The discovery comes as a remarkable end to a months long search, with plans for a Memorial Day tribute already arranged by local and Sidney organization members. Continued on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Lake
Francis J. Herbert
Sidney Insurance
Sidney Post No. 17
American Legion
Ismights of
Columbus
Oshkosh
Garden County
Mgr. Herbert
Mr. Herbert
Lake
Knights of Columbus
Sidney
North side Lincoln highway gains traction this week
State engineer R L Cochran signals potential approval for a north side route if underground crossings are funded by the railroad. In a letter to Senator C W Johnson he states satisfactory alignment and underpasses meeting the U S Bureau of Public Roads could gain support. He intends to advance the matter once these conditions are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Cochran
North Side
C. W. Johnson
Cochrane
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Annual School Meeting for Cheyenne County Nebraska
The annual school meeting of district No. 9 Cheyenne county Nebraska will be held Monday June 13 1927 at 2 00 p m at the school house auditorium to levy funds for school purposes for 1927 1928 and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. 5coma August Schmidt director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Aug. Schmidt
Notice of Board of Equalization Meeting
The Board of Equalization will meet June 14 15 16 and seventeen days thereafter at the special call of the chairman to equalize taxes and adjust all tax claims. All questions in connection with your taxes must be brought to the attention of this body for adjustment. Henry Pavlat county clerk.
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Board of Equalization
Henry Pavlat
Fred J. Johnson and Mr Green Attend Insurance Convention
Fred J. Johnson and Mr Green of Dix left Tuesday morning for Grand Island to attend an insurance convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Johnson
Mr. Green
Dix
Grand Island
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Eubeeribe
Avavayvayv
Ray A
State Bank
Walther
Potter Business Institutions
IWAVA
Tavavavay
AVAVA
Eleanor Boardman
Wiliam Haiges
Carmel Myers
Avavas
Tan
Potter Drug Co
R. V. Francis
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