Community Club Holds Notable Meeting and Dinner
About thirty members attended the Community Club gathering at Wells Cafe last Wednesday. Roland Rodman of Kimball spoke on The Trend of Our Government urging support for home owned businesses. Reports from committees were favorable. A rural route project south and east of Potter was set, and C. W. Johnson was endorsed as state senate candidate. Chestnut street cluster lights installation also approved.
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Wells
Roland Rodman
Kimball
Potter
C. W. Johnson
Chestnut Street
C. E. Biggs
Auxiliary Lunch Stand Saturday At Johnson Store
The Auxiliary will host a lunch stand just north of the Johnson store on Saturday serving baked beans sandwiches doughnuts and coffee during the day. At 5 00 o clock they start a waffle supper. Net receipts support disabled veterans and their families.
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Johnson Store
Board of Equalization Meets in June and Intangible Tax Notice
The Board of Equalization will meet on June 10 11 12 with adjourned dates. All assessment claims should be taken up with the board. No adjustments after adjournment. County Clerk Henry Pavlat. The intangible tax law requires a separate return by all taxpayers to be filed by the last Monday of May. Penalties apply for failing to file. County official L F Suntegham notes extended time to June 15 but cites a state commission time limit of June 4. Also a poem and note that W F Troy has returned to Potter.
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Board of Equalization
Henry Pavlat
Konscientious Kooking Klub Hears Plans and Elections
The Konscientious Kooking Klub met with Marie Roberts on Tuesday afternoon. Doris Tutt becomes program leader for the next meeting at the J C Bartlett home with Evelyn Schwartz as hostess. Marie Robertson elected pianist as Bernice Babcock is absent. Maxine Wells appoints Opal Wheeler as secretary. Next meeting set for June 12. mothers urged to attend.
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Kooking Klub
Marie Roberts
Doris Tutt
J. C. Bartlett
Evelyn Schwartz
Marie Robertson
Bernice Babcock
Maxine Wells
Opal Wheeler
Bell at 3 00 P M Calls Drawers Prize Pickup
The old fire bell will ring at 3 00 P M on Saturday signaling the cash prize drawing. registrants must appear in person near the flag pole to receive any prize.
Weather little rain and hail cause damage in some areas
A rain total of 0.20 inches fell Saturday night followed by 0.22 inches Monday afternoon. The Monday storm brought moderately high winds but no damage reported from wind. hail losses were common and severe in some territories.
Emerson Nebtown spans three counties in census split
Emerson Nebraska sits in three counties with the schoolhouse in one, the post office in another, and the railroad station in a third. Elections have three polling places within 150 yards. Marriage licenses hinge on county, complicating life for a town of about 1,100.
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Emerson, Neb
Emerson
Nebraska Highway Magnet Removes Road Nails
The Nebraska Department of Public Works aims to improve motor economy and safety by using a nail picker machine. State Engineer Cochran announced that the magnet powered device, developed by A. C. Tilley, could soon clear highways of foreign substances previously picked up by motorists.
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Nebraska Department of Public Works
Cochran
Nebraska
A. C. Tilley
Homebuilt magnet sweeps roads removing nails and debris
Chief maintenance engineer reports removing 352 pounds of nails screws bolts and similar junk from main routes. A home made magnet on a trailer, built for a few hundred dollars, runs 105 miles daily and yields astounding results, with 170 pounds cleared east of Waverly to Platte River bridge. A clerical correction follows about staff at a drug store naming Opal Bovee.
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McCook Cochran Related
Waverly
Platte River
Johnson Store Cuts-Improve Displays and Layout
The Johnson store has made extensive improvements this week including new display shelving and other rearrangements to enhance the store's attractiveness and shopping appeal.
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Johnson
Small Boy Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Broadwater
Four year old Broadwater area resident, son of Mr and Mrs John Titchen, was bitten on the calf by a rattlesnake while passing a yard where a hog stirred it. Mrs Titchen applied first aid and the boy received serum treatment under Dr W H Gray as he fought venom effects. The family home is rented from C C Barry, northwest of town.
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Broadwater News
Jakie Titchen
John Titchen
C. C. Barry
Reverend H F Schenck Visits Potter County on Tuesday
Sidney clergyman Rev. H F Schenck traveled to Potter on Tuesday for a brief visit, meeting local residents and sharing remarks about community activities.
Dix Nebraska Visitors and Local Family News
Mary Nelson from Atlantic Iowa and Clara Swanson of Ft. Pierre SD visit J P Bendixon parents. Chan Coxbill family and Stahlys return home Thursday. W Stahly and son Bob join for visit. Walter and Harold Erickson call on J P Bendixon en route to Denver. Hugh Elliott family and Harry Miller of Goodland KS visit Geo Bendixon. Chris J Peterson family visit Lloyd Shaw east of Potter. Rev. McCleanehan guest for Sunday dinner at J Co Birt. Clifford Stahly of Paoli CO visits Dix. wife returns home with him.
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Mary Nelson
Atlantic
Iowa
Clara Swanson
Ft. Pierre
South Dakota
J. P. Bendixon
Chan Coxbill
Stahly
J. Co. Birt
Clifford Stahly
Paoli
Colo
Dix
W. E. Stahly
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L. F. Suntegham
SSOF
You and I
W. F. Troy
Highway Dept
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Pyg
Cori
Ryo Mietee Rin
Solitaire Cottee
R Wallick
Bartlettin
Pork & Beans
Bob
VEAL
Faye Bovee
H. F. Schenck
Sidney
Dix, Nebr
Henry’s Store
P&g
the Johnson Store
Procter & Gamble
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