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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
1
The Leyfang and Brady water main extensions are close to finish with ditches dug and a large ditching machine loaded for shipment to another Schwartz contract. His experienced crew sped the work, and residents will soon have city water after long reliance on wells or hydrants.
Harold Raymond Riddle eleven son of Mr and Mrs RB A Riddle drowned Tuesday afternoon near the new isroad bridge while fishing with other children. Bystanders watched as he slipped into a deep hole in the river bottom. Mr Powell and his wife helped rescue themselves after diving in to aid the boy.
A detailed schedule for a Sunday at the Methodist Church includes a forenoon Children's Day program at 11, a strong program, Sunday School at the regular morning hour, and the fourth quarterly conference in the afternoon with Rev. M. J. Gilbert preaching at 3 p.m. Evening services follow with Epworth League at 7 and preaching at 8. The pastor returns in time to lead all services.
Committees named for the Chautauqua include Tickets led by R A Babcock chairman Advertising chaired by H 4 Stevens Grounds with N S Miller J H Mahler J W Mueller Ray Arnell Junior Chautauqua led by Ethel Brady Decorating chaired by R V Francis President J A Woten Vice President Wi Hagemeister Secretary-Treasurer E H Biggs set for June 25 through 28.
At a Community Club meeting officers voted not to celebrate the Fourth of July in Lodge Pole this year. The Farmers Union picnic and a Chautauqua conflict prompted the shift to a big harvest festival later in the fall, with the Express supporting the decision.
Last week the Farmers State Bank in Dix closed and called for a receiver. Audits showed no discrepancies and depositors will recover their funds within sixty days. Geo A Roberts of Omaha and R A Babcock purchased the bank, kept the name, and reopened it under new ownership and management with hopes of strong future success.
The list names renewed and new subscribers for the Review since the last two weeks. Local names include Potter A. G. Smith and A. M. Leafdale, with many others from nearby towns and states such as Nebraska, California, and the Omaha Commercial Club.
People of Western Nebraska are invited to join the Auto Caravan heading for the fifty third annual Nebraska State Sunday School Convention in Scottsbluff from June 18 to 20, 1920. Motorists depart Lincoln June 14 and visit Grand Island, North Platte, Chappell, Lodge Pole, Sidney, Potter, Dix, Kimball, Harrisburg, Ger ing, and Scottsbluff with a state pennant provided.
The Seyfang Theater presents Mary Pickford in How Could You Jean on Tuesday and Sessue Hayakawa in Hashimuro Togo on Thursday with the Fatty Arbuckle comedy Good Night Nurse. Both programs are touted as exceptionally entertaining and expected to draw crowds.
Loren S Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Richard Stevens living 13 miles northeast of Chappell was killed instantly about 5 30 Monday evening while helping his brother unhitch teams in a pasture He cut toward the barn to avoid the storm and was struck near the building as the bolt caused his death.
A garbled note requests readers to write more often to a friend and mentions sending a hometown paper. The fragment hints at casual chat and urging regular contact, but lacks clear names or events.
A new English preaching service will open at the Danish Lutheran church southwest of Potter. The first service is Sunday June 20 at 2 30 p m. Everyone in the vicinity is invited to attend. Potter English Lutheran church schedule: Sunday School 10 a m, preaching 11 a m, no evening service. Council meeting Saturday evening in church basement. Regular church service at Bronson next Sunday at 2 30 p m.
Potter Bear Cats won the season opener at Dix with strong pitching from Pritchard and solid defense by Coulter. Dix struggled on a rough diamond. Renfrew appeared in the lineup for Dix, while Arnell Pritchard Ellers collected multiple hits. Potters led early and finished ahead 7 to 3 with 9 strikeouts for Pritchard.
The program features a voluntary praise service with Rev Troy, includes “The Earth’s the Lord’s,” choir prayers, readings by primary and girls’ classes, recitations, and songs such as “My Little Light,” “He Loves Me,” “Blooming Roses,” and “Scattering Seeds of Kindness.” The event closes with a male quartet Hagemeister Hansen Mielke Kemper, a chorus “He is, the King of Love,” and a benediction.
Casper bear cats tour stops at Potter for two games this Saturday and Sunday marking Potter’s official season opener. Manager Branscom plans lineup after tryouts with many players fresh from college. Pritchard, Munger, and Fred Johnson form a strong mound and battery. The nine players hail from Potter Columbus North Platte York Omaha and Lincoln with local officials listed.
The Union Signal clippings describe a W C T U meeting at Mrs Iaa Nelson's home on Wednesday June 16 at 2 30 pm. Doris Hagemeister and Opal Wagner are listed for diet topics and citizenship questions with references to Handbook for Nebraska Citizens and April Union Worker. Mrs A M Leafdale serves as secretary.
The Cheyenne County Nebraska Board of County Commissioners will meet as a Board of Equalization on June 15 1920 and remain in session for three to twenty days. All changes adjustments and corrections must be made at this time as no changes will be allowed after the close of the meeting. Attest F N Slawson County Clerk.
The water commissioner warns all Potter Nebraska residents not to run lawn sprinklers more than two hours daily or after 7 30 PM. With current pumping equipment, only minimal water supply remains for everyone.
Last Sunday Mrs. Wm Helsing of Potter had a birthday surprise at her home attended by relatives and friends. The gathering presented a fine set of dishes and heard short talks from C W Johnson Joseph Johnson S D Johnson Mrs Anderson and others. A luncheon followed with cake and strawberries as the afternoon ended with wishes for more happy birthdays. Guests included S D Johnson and wife C W Johnson and wife Joseph Johnson and wife Clarence Johnson and wife and child Mrs A W Olson Mr Hudeen Mrs G A Barrett from Rotter and Kirk residents GC O Johnson and family Harry Henrikson Leonard Johnson and family and Victor Johnson.
Mrs. Glenn Osborn was a Kimball caller Tuesday afternoon. F L Baker spent a few days this week in the eastern part of the state on business. Johnson cords co for Keds all sizes.
Mrs R A Babcock and her daughter Bernice left Thursday for Rockville Nebraska to visit Mrs Babcock's parents. They were joined by Miss Margaret Jensen who had been visiting here.
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