Unseasonal June Snow Dampens Springs Pastures
Heavy wet snow blanketed much of the region from June 4 to Wednesday with 1.39 inches of total precipitation. Casper Cheyenne Lander in Wyoming saw up to 24 inches in the Big Horns while garden crops suffered minor damage and old timers said they never saw June snow like this. The event followed a frigid spring with temperatures well below normal and produced record June snowfall across the state. The moisture brings cheer to crops and pastures as warmer weather returns.
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Kirk
North Divide
Wyoming
Casper
Cheyenne
Lander
Big Horn Mountains
P Schwartz and Family Visit Brother in Chappell Neb
Joe P. Schwartz and his family spent Sunday at the home of his brother George Schwartz and family in Chappell Nebraska. The gathering included relatives and a warm family welcome in the countryside town.
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Joe*p. Schwartz
Joe
George
Chappell
Nebraska
Bearcats fall to Army in extra innings 5-4
In a tight 11 inning game at the local lot, Ft Warren edged Potter 5-4 as Jenkins of Army delivered the winning run in the eleventh. Lefty Peterson struck out 13 for Potter, while Fisher led Potter with three hits and Jenkins went 4-for-5 for Army. Next up, Potter hosts Peetz then Sidney visits the following Sunday.
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Bearcats
Ft. Warren
Potter
Army
Lefty Peterson
Fisher
Jenkins
Warren
Hone Armstrong
Young
Rif
Allen Is
O Mason Cf
Wilenski, c P
Humprhies
O Dawson c
Potter Ab R Hoa E
Innnings
Walker
Cheyenne
Biggs
D. Biggs
Peetz
Sidney
Twentieth Wedding Anniversary Surprise for Schuesslers
On June 3 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schuessler celebrated twenty years of marriage with a 7:00 pm surprise gathering by about 75 friends and neighbors. Rev Boehnke, the Ge meinhardt and Waunita families, and many others attended. cakes, sandwiches, and a lunch followed. The event ended with wishes for many more years of happiness.
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Arthur Schuessler
Boehnke
C. G. Gemeinhardt and
Waunita
Robi, Fiehler
Art Oberndorfer
Henry Lueders
Anton Steffens
Art Schubarth
And
Mirs
Louis Wittrock
Benj. Hilpert
Walter
Elmer Hilpert
Frank Mueller
Art Mueller
Hugo Haack
Ben Warrelman
Elmer Buhrdorf
Ernest Baack
Potter Boy Joins Chase & Sons Circus Tour
Joseph Schad, a Potter native now a star with Chase & Sons circus, tours major Iowa cities. He suffered a fall when a high trapeze rope broke, dropping about fifteen feet, but recovered enough to continue performing.
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Wie
Joseph Schad
Joe
Chase & Sons Circus
Iowa
Work on Lloyd Juells Farm Residence Resumes South of Potter
Work on the new residence at the Lloyd Juells farm, located south of Potter, has resumed this week. The project restart follows a pause and aims to complete the dwelling with anticipated timelines and local labor involvement.
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Lloyd Juells
Potter
Methodist Church Notes: Children Day Baptism and Reunion
On Sunday June 13 at 11 o clock a baptismal service and reception of children into church on probation will take place. Others may unite with the church. A brief sermon suited to the day will be given. At 8 pm the Vacation Bible School achievement program will follow. There are 65 children in the school and no charge is made. offerings will defray expenses.
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Vaation Bible School
Community Notes From Antelope Area Visitation Roundup
A crowded Sunday and weekday visits fill household evenings in Antelope area towns. Families including Olsen Madden Herboldsheimer Nelson Larson Schmidt and Mader exchanging dinners calls and social calls across several households.
Gift of God Passion Play Returns to Bayard Nebr Dates Set
The eighth annual Gift of God pageant will run June 15 to 18 near Chimney Rock Bayard Nebraska attracting thousands. A 150 cast with 75 local angel voices and 75 choristers rehearse for a 16 episode biblical reenactment culminating with Christ is Risen. Local men constructed trails and lighting upgrades for eight-stage production.
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Chimney Rock
Bayard
Nebr
North Platte Valley
Raub
Christ
John the Baptist
Jesus
Judas
Peter
Pilate
Barrabas
Calvary
Joseph the Arimathean
Nicodemus
Christ the Lord
Risen
Koehler
Band Practice Fridays for Musicians to Join
A weekly band practice invites any musician with an instrument to join the organization every Friday night. The call welcomes players of all levels to participate and refine their craft in a group setting.
Local Social Visits Include Wittrocks and Nelsons
Joe Jerritsma and Grace with the Wittrocks visited the Madden home on Sunday. Leo Olsen and daughter joined George Whitney for Thursday supper, Irma Nelson helped at Peetz telephones, and Lenwell van Nelson hosted Nelson family guests Saturday. Ed Morrow hosted C P Herboldsheimer’s callers. Jens Olsen and Ed Nelsons families visited. Chauncey Nelson called at Herboldsheimer’s Sunday afternoon.
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Leo Olsen
Roscoe Madden
Dewey Larson
Gundbart Olsen
Svend Olsen
Jens Olsen
Edson Madden
Be, M. Nelson
Wesley Herboldsheimer
Hubert Herboldsheimer
Francis Willoughby
P. Herboldsheimer
Edgar Anderson
Carl Larson
Virgil Nelson
Virgil Fitzgibbons
Gene Schmidt
Wallace Schmidt
V. A. Nelson
Howard Madden
Gunhart Olsen
L. K. Nelson
E. M. Nelson
LaVonne Vesey
Catherine Peterson
Virgil
Chauncey Nelson
Paul Morrow
Texas
C. P
Herboldsheimer
Wallace
Beccon Mader
Roser Madden
Joe Jerritsma
Grace
Fred Wittrock
Walter Wittrock
Nelson
Ruling Boosts Delinquent Water and Light Accounts
Town board allows customers with old water and light debts to refinance at 2 percent per month plus 3 percent of the old balance until liquidated. Beginning August 19 1955 about 4100 remained. Over 2300 collected so far and monthly bills paid near 100 percent. Optional plan reduces remaining payoff period to about 33 months for refinanced accounts.
Chick Boyes Players Announce Last Show At Local Theater
The Chick Boyes company reveals their final appearance, presenting The Romantic Piumopel on June 12. They opened a third season last October and have performed through winter and spring, missing two shows due to booking error and a March blizzard. They expect county fair dates in eastern Nebraska this summer and a probable return in fall.
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Chick Loves
Stuson
Toa
Cpened
Chick Boyes
Nebraska
United In Marriage In Beautiful Ceremony
At high noon on Sunday June 6 1937 Rev C R Tanner joined Miss Elizabeth Goding and Mr Roy Anderson in marriage on the Goding lawn at Potter The ceremony was followed by a dinner for twenty in a setting of yellow roses and carnat ions A pink and white cake with a miniature bride and groom graced the table The bride daughter of postmaster Wim Goding and the groom son of Mr and Mrs A M Anderson of Sidney Draw are both from Potter and Sidney The couple will live on a farm west of his parents home after a one week honeymoon visiting Ft Collins and Denver
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C. R. Tanner
Elizabeth Goding
Roy Anderson
Goding
Potter
Leota Goding
Hazell Anderson
Ray Goding
Potter High School
Sidney
Ft. Collins
Denver
June Blizzard Claims Life of Wyoming Salesman
The June 4, 1937 blizzard in Wyoming caused at least two deaths. An elderly woman died while rounding up cattle in the storm. Merlin S. Cook, 52, died in Lander after eight miles of walking in two feet of snow, his car stalled on a quiet road. rescuers reached him too late.
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Wyoming
Merlin S. Cook
Lander
Village Board Raises Minimum Charge for Electric Ranges
The Village Board set a new monthly minimum of 5.00 dollars for residential electric ranges. A 4 cent per kilowatt rate applies to all range users, with a 125 kilowatt per month minimum for lights and range to qualify for the 4c rate. others keep the old rate and minimum.
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Village Board
Village Board Notice to Bidders for Grounds Cleanup
The Board of Trustees will receive bids up to 6:00 p.m. Monday June 14 1937 for removing trash at public dumb grounds behind a wire marker and thoroughly cleaning grounds in front of the marker. Prospective bidders see the board or clerk for details. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of Trustees
Potter dog licensing deadline threatens euthanasia
Notice from Village Board states every dog in Potter must be licensed by July 1, 1987 or be killed. No further notice or exceptions. License obtainable from the city clerk.
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Potter
Village Board
Prosecutions for dumping dead animals at public dump grounds
Citizens warned that dumping dead animals at the public dump grounds is illegal and will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. The dump grounds are not for animal disposal and the rule is strictly enforced.
Important Meeting of Sextorp Local No 725 Farmers Union
The Sextorp local No 725 Farmers Union holds a meeting at Pete Nelson schoolhouse on Friday June 18 1987 at 7:00 p m. All members urged to attend. Harvey Fisher President.
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Sextorp
Farmers Union
Pete Nelson
Harvey Fisher
Bible School Closes Today At Methodist Church Picnic
Vacation Bible School conducted at the Methodist church under Rev. C. R. Tanner closes today with a picnic. The total enrollment was 65. Sunday evening at 8:00 oclock an achievement program will be given, and all are invited. A free will offering will be taken to defray expenses.
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Methodist Church
C. R. Tanner
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