Memorial Day Observed in Potter with Solemn Service
Memorial day in Potter was fittingly observed with a forenoon church service at the Methodist church. W L Bates of Kimball gave the keynote talk, noted as one of the finest heard. A vocal duet and recitation followed, with Legion Auxiliary and youth groups in attendance. The cemetery service featured a firing squad and flowers placed on the unknown grave, drawing nearly 200 mourners amid clear warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Methodist
Legion and Auxiliary
W. L. Bates
Kimball
Bates
Wioy Thayer
Hazel Jacobson
Maxine Wells
American Legion
Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire
Legion
Clarence Johnson
Tom Iverson
Fritz Haddin
Harley Hite
Claude Biggs
Omaha Dailies Offer June Bargain Subscriptions
The Omaha World-Herald and Bee-News publish June specials for six month subscriptions. World-Herald offers daily and Sunday for 2.50 plus a 25 cent add on kitchen cutlery set. Bee-News includes pedestrian and travel accident insurance with six months for 2.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
The
Bee-News
H. Stevens
World-Herald
Notice to Bidders for Potter Ditch and Culvert Work
Bids due by noon on June 6 1932 for digging a ditch along the railway right of way and a new highway culvert at Potter. Ditch size 70 by 92 by 5 feet with estimated 285 yards to remove. Dirt to be banked neatly on both sides. Work to start about June 9 1932. Submit bid price per yard. Village board may reject any or all bids. Leave bids with the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Slocumbs Spend Memorial Day in Chappell
Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocumb spent Memorial day in Chappell Rev J V Slocumb of Gering delivered a Memorial day address there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Slocumb
Chappell
J. V. Slocumb of
Gering
Bayard Pageant News Adds Two Episodes for 16th Run
The Star of Bethlehem returns to Chimney Rock near Bayard Nebraska for the fifth year of the Bayard outdoor Passion Play on June 14 15 16 and 17. New episodes Joseph of Arimathean and The Rabble join existing scenes with enhanced scenery and lighting. Local choirs from Gering Scottsbluff Bridgeport and Minature Methodist and Presbyterian groups join the production led by Vern Bottom. The Gift of God remains noncommercial and free of charge with an offering to offset production costs. Bayard sits about 23 miles east of Scottsbluff in western Nebraska. last year the pageant drew fifteen thousand attendees from 43 counties 16 states and Canada with plans to host 10 000 per evening.
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Bethlehem
Bayard
Chimney Rock
Nebraska
Dwight Mason
Oxford High School
William Timm
Lincoln
Nebraska Wesleyan
Laurence Nye
Nebraska Wesleyan Glee Club
Joseph
Arima
Hen
Gering, Scottsbluff
Bridgeport
Minature Methodist
Presbyterian
Vern Bottom
H. H. Buick
Gift of God
Federated Churches of
Scottsbluff
Natural Rock
Hill
Vale
Dominion of Canada
Notice of Annual School Meeting in Potter District No 9
The annual school meeting of district No 9 will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday June 13 1932 at the school house auditorium in Potter. August Schmidt secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School House
Potter
August Schmidt
C. Kaderli and Family Return From Southern Trip
C C Kaderli and his family have returned from a southern journey, reporting a pleasant trip with many sights and experiences.
Potter Golfers Defeat Kimball in Memorial Day Match
Potter golfers edged Kimball by counting the ten best scores on each side after thirty six players competed on Memorial Day afternoon. Kimball guests joined at Cords cafe for a fine supper with thirty five served.
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iPotter
Kimball
Kimball Club
Cords Cafe
Mrs J R Bartlett Called By Death Last Friday
Mrs J R Bartlett, 42, died in Cheyenne Friday night from cerebral hemorrhage after a sudden decline following a day of health. She lived here years, then moved to Hillsdale Wisconsin with husband and family. Survived by husband and three children. body shipped to Utah for burial.
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J. R. Bartlett
Cheyenne
Utah
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Evening Service
Hi E Sortor pastor. Sunday school at nine. Morning worship at eleven with special music and sermon titled The Cost. Evening service at Johnson Grove at five. All are urged to remember the change and attend.
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Johnson Grove
Hamilton Transferred to Rawlins Fox Theatre
Telegraph. A. J. Hamilton manager of the Fox theatre for more than a year has been transferred to Rawlins Wyoming where he will have charge of a larger theatre. He will report at his new post June 8. His successor here has not been named. Several managerial switches are being made by Frank H. Ricketson who recently reassumed charge of this district for Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
A. J. Hamilton
Fox Theatre
Rawlins
Wyo
Hamilton
Frank H. Ricketson
Fox
Tarzan Picture Coming to Fox Theatre Sidney
Tarzan the Ape Man comes to the Fox theatre Sidney for Sunday Monday and Tuesday June 5 6 7. Described as the greatest thrill picture of 1932 and unlike anything seen on the talkie screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarzan
Fox Theatre
Sidney
Golfers Enjoy Match At Dix Last Sunday
Potter Golf club enjoyed a fine match at Dix last Sunday winning by 31 points. Scores were 300 to 269. Local players reported a very fine time and royal treatment.
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Potter Golf Club
Dix
Potter Versus Peetz Sets Quick Pace In League Showdown
The Bear Cats visit Peetz Sunday for a league clash that could decide the top spot. Potter and Peetz are both unbeaten in league play, and the winner will hold undisputed first place. Peetz fields a strong club and a top pitcher, having not lost a league game and beating Sidney 6-4 in a Memorial Day tune-up. Also on Sunday, Sidney visits Bunker Hill, Lodge Pole at Dalton, and Gurley at Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Cats
Sidney
Closman
Potter
Bushong
Clingenpeel
Oi Thomas
Chaney
Anaeee
Porter
Cf Ee
Seer
Rhemers
Swenson
Llama
Potter Sidney
Peetz
Peetz Aseeecase Nnnesacesnn
Seitausi Dalton Eee
Sweess Arene
Bunkerhill—Asene E
Chappell Wenncasecote
Gurley Ey
Sidney Cease Reaeceeneoas
Lodge Pole Enacce
Omnibus Tour By Three Misses Heads East
Miss Edna Seyfang Miss Opal Bo vee and Miss Edna Goding left this week for Cheyenne to join an omnibus educational tour of the east. They expect to be away for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Seyfang
Opal Bovee
Edna Goding
Cheyenne
Hagemeister Family Arrives in Potter for Summer Visit
Mr and Mrs Bruce Hagemeister and their daughter of Wahoo Nebraska arrived in Potter on Wednesday to visit relatives. Francis Rogers who has attended the state university also arrived for summer vacation. Mrs Hagemeister will stay in Potter while Bruce attends summer school and has contracted for another year of teaching at Wahoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hagemeister
Wahoo
Nebr
Potter
Francis Rogers
State University
Potter State Bank Official Named Secretary
D F Enevoldsen cashier of Potter State Bank was appointed secretary of the bankers association of this group at their Scotts Bluff meeting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Enevoldsen
Potter State Bank
Bankers Association
Scottsbluff
Oregon Trail Days Plans Advance at Gering July Event
Oregon Trail Days, the region’s premier western celebration, will be held in Gering on July 14 and 15. Organizing committees report growing attendance, with about 25,000 last year, and old settlers division featuring 700+ members. Nomination calls begin for president and vice president posts. New relics exhibits planned, with strict drop-off rules. The parade remains the highlight with five float divisions and three prizes each. Carnival is not planned. instead rides, shows, and free acts will run across days and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Gering
Old Settlers
Fred Masek
A A Sharp Faces Jail Over Stock Fraud in Denver
A. A. Sharp, cattle and sheep feeder, was found guilty of defrauding the Intermountain Livestock Marketing association and ordered jailed for six months by a district court jury. He did not appear in court, and authorities do not know his whereabouts. The association won a $3,840 default judgment, claiming he obtained $8,000 last September by false representation as a loan secured by property valued at $12,000, which he allegedly did not own. Judge J. C. Starkweather presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A Sharp
Rocky Mountain News of
Denver
A. A. Sharp
Intermountain Livestock Marketing Association
Sharp
J. C. Starkweather
Chadron State Teachers Students Return Home for Summer
Local students at Chadron State Teachers College return home for summer vacation. The list includes Misa Fern Ferguson, Miss Evelyn Anderson, and Ferdie Anderson.
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Chadron State Teachers College
Misa Fern Ferguson
Evelyn Anderson
Ferdie Anderson
Sidney Woman Commits Suicide at Cemetery
Mrs. Vern McManes, 40, mother of three, killed herself at her mother’s grave in Sidney cemetery early Sunday after a domestic dispute. W. G. Lowe found her body. a small poison bottle lay nearby. Sheriff and Dr. Roche confirmed suicide. no inquest held. McManes said he and his wife had fought, and he lamented they never got along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Vern McManes
Sidney Cemetery
W. G. Lowe
Lowe
Schulz
R. E. Roche
McManes
Evening Church Services at The Grove
From next Sunday until the end of summer the Methodist church will hold their evening services at the Johnson grove east of Potter. The services will start at 5 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Johnson Grove
Potter
State teachers examinations in Sidney Nebraska held in court room
Notice announces state teachers examinations in the Sidney Nebraska courtroom on Saturday June 4 1932 with the next exam set for July 16 1932 issued by Gertrude M Nelson County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Gertrude M
Nelson County
Local Nebraska Towns Report Broad Industrial Activity
Craw ford H J Templeton and Son buy Ted Cogshell Grocery and Meat Market in Plattsmouth. Rain bow Soft Drink parlor building painted on South Sixth. Scottsbluff Johnson Bros clothing moves to 1506 Broadway. Roads improved near Tilden and Oakdale. Automatic safety switch planned for Plymouth pumping plant. Hennecke plans wholesale produce station in Plymouth. Tekamah streets unpaved improved. Weeping Water service station planned at Highway 24 and 50. Highway graveling between Niobrara and Verdel. Neligh Brown Cafe and Olmstead grocery repainted. Plattsmouth Clyde Newkirk improves service station. Omaha Ford Motor Co plant reopened. Alliance W A Rose named president of new Nebraska National Bank. Oshkosh Ralph Naslund acquires Oshkosh Mercantile Co and opens as Cash Store. Minatare Lutheran church construction. Falls City hog market opens. Arnold Lake work to start soon. Norfolk Norfolk Packing Co plant to open. Neligh Post office repaired. Plattsmouth Fred Anderson moves barber shop. Plymouth Bartels & Son new filling station on Highway 4. Republican City L D Kammerer opens produce station in Kerr Confectionery building. Arnold new equipment at Sentinel Press printing plant. Norfolk Sun theatre opens. Wisner Dr B Griffith moves to new location. Ogallala Sandwich Shop opens with Mrs Brongton hostess.
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Crawford
H. J. Templeton & Son
Ted Cogshell
Plattsmouth
South Sixth Street
Rainbow Soft Drink
Scottsbluff—S. O
Johnson Bros
Broadway
Tilden
Oakdale
Arnold
Plymouth
Norfolk
Norfolk Packing Co
Neligh
Fred Anderson
Bartels & Son
Republican City
L. D. Kammerer
Kerr Confectionery
Sentinel Press
Arnells Return From Wedding Trip To Potter
Mr and Mrs Ray Arnell returned to Potter the first of the week from their wedding trip into the eastern part of the state. They will reside in the west part of town in the former home of Earl Cronk and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Arnell
Potter
Earl Cronk
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Coleman Lamp and Stove Company
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Chicago, Ill
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O. Wisdom
Is. Vogler
Eew Eesti
Dewey McGinnis
Seeve Veers Tee
Cc. Ott Bill Hemphill Ereelee
Delmar Larson
Fred Morgan E
Walt Rodman
Eussee Fee
Geo. Vogler
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J. R. Tri
Ray Babcock
Wm. Hagemeister
M. W. Mayer
Pete Barker
Eemerae Bee
Earl Thayer
Clarence Rogers
LeRoy Witt
H. Moench
Lee Hagemeister
D. C. Shea Meele Tie Een
Dr. Co. V. Johnson Odt
N.S. Miller Eevee Es
E. Sortor
Bunkerhill
Lodge Pole
Dalton
Gurley
Wheat Belt League
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