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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
1
Rainfall from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning varied from 0.70 to 0.85 inches in the Potter vicinity, with most sections receiving some precipitation. Winds were light to moderate as showers ended and a heavy fog covered the countryside. The rain aided crops and pastures after a dry spell.
Dr. W. T. Kahse presides at worship and sermon at 3 p.m. Bible school begins at 2 15 p.m. All are invited and urged to bring friends to join in worship.
Special notice calls Townsend club members to remember regular meetings on June 18 and June 27. August Harmsen, president, urges attendance and participation.
Emil Carlson, long ill, worsened last week and was moved by ambulance to a Sit ney hospital on Monday. His daughters Esther Carlson of Pomona and Mrs. Vera Fox of Whittier arrived Sunday to be with him.
Memorial day was solemnly observed in Potter last Friday under the county V. N. W. post sponsorship with other patriotic groups. Veteran A. M. Leafdale gave a thoughtful address at the church, then hundreds joined at the cemetery for a commemorative service as flags were flown at half mast until noon and full staff in the afternoon.
Nye Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet in the church parlors on Tuesday, June 10, instead of Wednesday. Fort Sidney Day falls on the regular day. Hostesses include Mesdames Nelson, Seyfang, Hansen, Snyder, Hite and Sheets. Devotional leader is Mrs Leora Reetz, program leader Mrs Lloyd Juelfis. Roll call: Remembrance of your father. Everyone cordially invited.
A summary gleaned from twelve weekly papers labeled News of Nearby Neighbors. Compiled by a special correspondent, the compilation covers diverse local happenings, transcribing community events, brief notices, and public affairs across multiple towns.
Obituary list from Banner county includes Iudward J McKinnon aged 75 born Lockport New York. AIGLL David William 76. Sanford S Thurman Los Angeles former Banner resident. Henry Sorge 58 west Gurley. S A Douglas Shinn 75 Lodge Pole born Moulton Iowa. Jim Moffat Lewellen. Loren H Franklin 62 McGrew. C B Ward 67 Bridgeport retired Burlington engineer. Anton John Jensen 74 Dannebrog born Narvising Denmark. Marie E Nielsen 81 Dannebrog born Boden Sweden. Lina Anderson 77 Gering. Petra Santa Cruz 48 near Northport. James Moffat 61 Lewellen. Harry Sweet 45 Ogallala. Bessie Warnock 65 Cheyenne nurse. Harold Eaglest on Morrill. plus quotes and notices about local events and farm issues.
Dr. S O Pitts commander of the Ogallala Post of the American Legion announced last week the arrival of the iron lung and respirator. The Ogallala Legion has been working to assist veterans with medical equipment and support services.
The Red Cross sewing room adds two more days each week outside Saturday. The Ladies Guild use Tuesdays and the American Legion Auxiliary use Thursdays to help with garments. About 80 more garments are planned by July first. Saturday afternoon will be led by Mr. Fred Vaughan and Mrs. Ralph Robertson, with evening by Mrs. Ernest Anderson and Mrs. Clarence Johnson. Volunteers welcome.
Local progress reports a $20,000 radio beam station to aid air traffic control on the Cheyenne to Huron route, with preliminary work 6 miles southeast of Gering. Meanwhile gas flow from Western Petroleum No 1 well west of Harrison is estimated at 1,009,000 cubic feet daily after Morrison sands were penetrated. St Patrick’s Academy in Sidney marked its 25th anniversary with ceremonies led by Bishop Bonga and Rev Link.
A nostalgic verse about the value of a small local newspaper. The speaker cherishes the Bushnell Record for its simple reporting on community life, gatherings, crops, and social gossip that lift spirits after a long day.
Fort Sidney prepares for its annual Fort Sidney Day on June 11 with free entertainment and a big parade. A 10 am baseball game between Sidney and Chappell highlights the day along with a 1 pm three mile parade and a dedication of a new $20,000 swimming pool.
William Shea, former Potter boy, reports in a Tribune Salt Lake City column about daily drill in gas masks, restricted meals, and packing. He notes California weather, tough hikes, and the bathhouse shift, plus a Leave to Long Beach with praise for cheap entertainments and a five cent movie scene.
Sunday school at 9 a.m. with Dean Hagemeister as superintendent and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled A Dedicated Home. Epworth League at 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School begins Monday morning June gy for ages 4 through sixth grade, 9 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Registration 10 cents per pupil. Bible required, other materials supplied by church. Otto A. Quafth, Minister.
Fifty four seniors graduated from Nebraska State Teachers College at Chadron this year. One student from Potter, Virginia Thurston, earned Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in home economics. She held multiple leadership roles and edited the Eagle, the college newspaper. She received a five dollar cash award for high scholarship, part of a fifty dollar donation from an anonymous donor.
The Ladies Guild of the Lutheran church held a large gathering last Thursday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. Marie Hougen was named president, Lua LAS vice president, and Mrs Coopmas Schmidt secretary treasurer. Several members were appointed to committees.
The Sunshine 4 H club met May 27 at Deloris Coulter home with seven members present. They selected Junior Home Making Sewing and Canning as projects. Officers named President Winona Henboldsheimer Vice President Geneva Elmquist Secretary Deloris Coulter Treasurer Dorothy Anderson News reporter Betty Jean Peters Leader Mrs Margaret Anderson Assistant Leader Deloris Coulter A lunch was served and the next meeting set for June 10 at Dorothy Andersons.
The Wednesday night free shows will be held rain or shine. If storms or bad weather occur, performances move to Seyfang hall. otherwise events take place outdoors.
Mrs R L MacAdam enjoyed a birthday surprise last Sunday as guests including Mr and Mrs E J Browning Mr and Mrs Carl Jones Mr and Mrs Vince Francis and Miss Ruth Myers of Los Angeles arrived with a birthday dinner. The afternoon featured a game of contract.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Meester and Marlene and Mrs. Emiel Tank and Leona Jane were business callers in Cheyenne Tuesday.
Potter merchants and business men sponsor free talkies every Wednesday night inviting locals and friends to attend at their expense. Dave McDonald presents the outdoor shows across five towns, weather permitting with indoor plans in bad weather. Schedule for three weeks lists features and shorts including Lou Gehrig in Rawhide for June 25 with related shorts How's Crops and Melody Makers.
Mr and Mrs Lee Hagemeister and children came home last Wednesday night from a trip to the eastern part of the state. Also with them was Mrs Hagemeister s niece Joyce Hollingshead of Pawnee City Nebraska who will leave Friday for Burbank California with Mr and Mrs Walter French of that city.
Among the Sidney callers last Wednesday were Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedie and Dale Mrs Wim Slama Mrs Mable Habemeteter and Mrs LeRoy Gunderson and Gary also Mrs Bud McMillan Mrs Dick Juels Mrs Chas Gunderson and Mrs Evan Stines.
Agent C C Kaderli departed Monday night for Omaha to attend the Mason ic grand lodge. From there he will Beste Stanton Texas too Visit relative. Miri s edttererer ae acwraels Ne tovaskatta doting: ax: -depot' ag Mr. Kiaderti s absence.
A family reunion was held Sunday at the Emil Carlson home. Those present included Mr and Mrs Ted Carlson and family Mr and Mrs Fred Carlson Miss Nesther Carlson Mrs Vera Fox and Jackie and Mr and Mrs Joe Policky.
Mr and Mrs Wm Hagemeister Dean and Lois visited Ogallala Sunday. They called on the B E Larsen family and attended a radio meeting at the Gainsforth home by the dam. They reported ample moisture in the area.
Mr and Mrs Don Erickson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wickstrom and Mr and Mrs Roy Jacobean were Sunday callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Stecher.
Miss Catherine Wiekhorst was guest of honor at a Monday evening dinner hosted by the Ed Wiekhorst home. Mr. and Mrs. D F Emeraldsen and family were among the other guests.
Mr and Mrs Dick Juelfs Mrs Josie McMillan Marjorie Harris Carl Muir and Vivian Anderson left Saturday night for a two weeks visit with friends and relatives in California.
Gus Cavalli and Gilbert Nelson of Cheyenne visited friends and relatives here on Thursday and Friday of the past week.
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