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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
1
Heavy downpours drenched most of Cheyenne county over eight days with half to three inches in many areas. Potter reported 1.30 inches in seven storms and nearby lands saw water in gullies and fields flood despite scattered damage from hail on the north divide. Clouds remain heavy with more rain expected.
Ralph Robertson leads a busload of delegates to Lincoln for Boys State and Girls State. Attending are youths from Lyman Scottsbluff Bridgeport Dalton Gurley Sidney Kimball Potter Chappell Big Springs and other valley towns. They return late next week. Ralph Anderson and Delores Coulter will represent their communities under local and union auspices.
Notice announces live stock sale beginning at 12 30 p m this Saturday to coincide with a big celebration. Farmers are urged to bring fat hogs for sale as buyers will arrive by noon in time for the parade.
Mrs. George Jackson formerly of this community now lives north of Dix. A gasoline can caught fire last Friday causing burns to her legs and a broken ankle while she tried to extinguish the flames. She received hospital care at Kimball until Tuesday and then returned home.
Miss Evelyn Slama visited several days this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Dedic.
Potter Bearcats routed Pine Bluffs in their league opener with a 22 0 lead. Kelly Earl Anderson and Raddatz led with multi hit innings while Win Subry allowed five scattered hits over seven, and Ralph Anderson finished with a flawless two innings. Next games listed and local club meeting notes follow.
Village ordinances forbid riding bicycles scooters and roller skates on public sidewalks in the incorporation. Riders are urged to stay off sidewalks to prevent injuries to pedestrians. Parents are asked to talk to children and help them obey the law.
A lightning strike during a Tuesday night storm destroyed a barn on the John Baur farm two miles south of Dix. Two calves perished and several tons of feed were lost in the blaze, with damage estimated at 3500 dollars.
The public is urged to stay away from homes under quarantine for smallpox. The disease is communicable at a considerable distance. Do not come closer than 20 feet to any place or person known to have smallpox. BOARD OF HEALTH.
The Antelope and Sexton Farmers Unions announce their annual picnic at Johnson Grove east of Potter on Friday June 14. Families should bring a basket lunch and lemon juice for drinks, plus a card table for the eats. a good time is promised for all.
Byron Johnson, a student at Wesleyan, arrived home yesterday.
Rainbow 4H held its achievement program on May 31 with a welcome song and various demonstrations by members. Carole Hicks gave an individual demo, Joan Goding summarized club activities, and Mary Hermansen presented the story The House with the Golden Windows.
Fort Sidney plans the first annual Fort Sidney day this Saturday June 9 highlighted by a 2 PM parade. The event, evolving from Golden Spike day, features a three night cavalcade June 7 8 and 9 at the fairgrounds employing 130 locals with Bishop Beecher Nebraska pioneer to speak. A fort monument dedication precedes entertainment by the Sidney fire department bands from four towns stunt flying, a flower show, trained horses and pioneer costumes drawing large crowds.
A large crowd attended a Memorial Day service sponsored by the Lesson and Auxiliary last Thursday. Rev. John C. Weston spoke at the Methodist church, followed by patriotic songs and military honors by ex service men. A cemetery ceremony honored all war dead at the grave of the unknown soldier with hundreds laying flowers and flags flown at half mast until noon and full mast in the afternoon.
In Sidney the Potter public library will close Saturday afternoon for a local celebration and reopen this Friday afternoon. Librarian.
Mrs A B Connell and children along with Mr and Mrs Roy L MacAdam traveled to Cheyenne Monday afternoon to visit Mr Connell at the veterans hospital.
The Misses Pauline and Betty Johnson spent Memorial Day on the farm with parents. From Sidney, Miss Sonny Campbell and Miss Ann Kokjer joined. The Cizek family traveled to Elgin Nebraska, returning Monday. Children stayed with Aunt Fred Johnson. An Edgar Leafdale birthday party on May 29 drew many relatives. A Leafdale outing to Hastings followed by a visit to Ethel’s family. A C R Hide hosted guests including J A Woten of Clay Center. Crop damage from Monday night hail was noted with sheep losses near Maynard Mayer’s range. Alfred Johnson aided Hick Anderson move to Kirk, with Anderson’s family planning a summer residence nearby.
I thank my many friends for cards gifts and personal calls during my hospitalization at Cheyenne.
Charles Sleeth resumes duties at the Montgomery Ward store in Sidney on Monday following a two week fishing vacation near Saratoga and Worland Wyoming. He visited his mother here from Friday through Monday before resuming work.
Mrs Clarence Johnson had her injured ankle taken out of a cast yesterday after suffering a fracture a few weeks ago. It will be some time before she can fully use the limb.
Next Sunday June 9 is Children's day with members to be received from the preparatory classes upon confession of faith. Vacation Bible School opens Monday for two weeks inviting all children up to sixth grade to enroll.
Dr. W. T. Kahse, pastor, invites the public to attend Sunday school at 2 15 p m and worship with sermon at 3 p m.
Mrs V A Nelson hosted Sunday guests at their home as many families from Nelson and Olsen circles visited across Padroni and Sidney. Elderly and middle generations shared dinners at multiple homes including Madden Bertramson and Whitney with frequent calls among Jens Olsen, Leo Olsen, Allan Nelson, and L K Nelson families. The long list shows a tight community with visits to Broadwater hatchery and trips to Underwood Iowa as part of weekend outings.
The annual school meeting of district No. 9 will be held at the school house on Monday June 10 1940 at 2 00 p m. A good attendance is urged.
Tuesday night the barn on the John Baur farm two miles south of town burned to the ground. neighbors and local residents noted the blaze as families and friends visited, with Mrs George Jackson recovering from a recent hospital stay following a gasoline explosion. Various local residents called on friends and shared news from Dix and Kensington gatherings, as Miss Evelyn Campbell works at the George Jackson home.
Mr and Mrs Edward Wiekhorst and their children departed Sunday for Omaha where Mr Wiekhorst will attend the Masonic grand lodge. Mrs Wiekhorst and the boys will visit relatives there.
Agricultural Agent Swinbank announces hopper bait will be available in Dalton Potter Lodge Pole and Sidney via county mixing plant. Graff Implement Dalton Coor Garage Potter Kreider Implement Lodge Pole cooperating, bait to be delivered by government truck two to three times weekly. Prompt poisoning urged to prevent heavy 1941 infestations and protect winter wheat and crops. Federal Monmon cricket ball supplies also secured for pest control.
Mr and Mrs W W Heineman and Mrs G L Sperry arrived at the Roy L MacAdam home from Denver Friday evening. Heineman and his wife returned to Denver Sunday while Sperry will remain with Mrs MacAdam for the summer.
Mr and Mrs Frank Oliverius visited Jr and Mrs Ellis Alvord at Chappell on Memorial day. Their niece Geraldine returned to Potter with them and will remain a month.
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