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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1931

Page

5

Harness Theft Suppresses Farm Gear near Bridgeport

On May 29 a set of harness was stolen from a barn between Bridgeport and Bayard and another set from the Will Riefer farm southeast of Bayard. Ted Wallace Mitchell and Philip Rathburn of Morrill appeared at a Scottsbluff sale barn with the harness, were arrested by Scottsbluff police, and Sheriff Webb retrieved them. All three admitted the theft and remain jailed awaiting a hearing.

Bridgeport News-Blade Lane Bridgeport Bayard Will Riefer Ted Wallace Mitchell Phillip Rathburn Morrill Scottsbluff Webb

Low Priced Excursion to Denver From Potter

Union Pacific offers a week end sale for the June 20 period with round trip chair car tickets from Potter to Denver priced at 4.25 dollars. Details on sale dates return limits and agent contact. Sunday guests at John Witt home included Mr. and Mrs. F H Ranslem Scribner Nebr Mr and Mrs Melvin Ranslem Sterling Colo and others.

Union Pacific Potter Denver F. H. Ranslem Scribner, Nebr Melvin Ranslem Sterling, Colo Wim. Ehlers Phyllis Dix Art Harms Emil Tank Ford Wickhorst John Witt

Masons' Grand Lodge Session Attracts Rogers And Ames

G L Rogers and Dr A J Ames are in Omaha this week for the grand lodge of the Masonic order as delegates and attendees.

G. L. Rogers A. J. Ames Omaha Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order

Coupled Visitors Span California and Colorado

Mr and Mrs Austin Philbrick from Long Beach California visited Monday at the N S Miller home where Mrs Philbrick is a cousin of Mrs Miller. Mr and Mrs Wm McGowan visited Saturday and Sunday at Sedgewick Colorado at the home of their daughter.

Mrs. Austin Philbrick Long Beach California N. S. Miller Home Mrs. Philbrick Miller

Neighbors Help Put Out Fire At Nelson Home

We thank kind neighbors and friends who responded to the fire call Tuesday and assisted in extinguishing the flames. We appreciate timely help from Mrs. V. A. Nelson and family.

Ministers Change Pulpits and Local Happenings

Rev Wilcox preached in Potter and Rev Sortor in Kimball last Sunday. Edna Seyfang visited Omaha with Mr and Mrs A F Whitmire of Sunol. Whitmire attended Masonic Grand Lodge. Potter Garage installed a new gas pump weighing gas as it dispenses, 16 gallons a minute. A small fire at Mrs Vern Nelsons home Tuesday caused charred woodwork and smoke damage, insured.

Wilcox Rev Sortor Rev. Wilcox Potter Kimball Edna Seyfang Omaha A. F. Whitmire Sunol Mr. Whitmire Masonic Grand Lodge Potter Garage Vern Nelson

Johnsons depart for Lincoln. Johnson to attend legislature session

Mr and Mrs C W Johnson left Monday for Lincoln where Mr Johnson will attend the extra session of the legislature. They are joined by Rev H E Sorter teaching a summer Bible school in Lincoln. Clarence Johnson rode to North Platte on federal jury duty then returned home that evening and will report again Monday. In North Platte he spoke over the local broadcasting station at 11:45 am to home folks, his familiar voice drawing attention.

C. W. Johnson Lincoln North Platte

Bayard and area residents credited as callers this week

Johnny Blair of Bayard was a caller in Potter Wednesday. Mrs. Stanley Davis was a caller in Sidney Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson were callers in Sterling, Colo., Wednesday. Mrs. Chas Lawson and children have been visiting in this community this week.

Johnny Blair Bayard Potter Stanley Davis Sidney John Nelson Sterling, Colo Chas. Lawson

Local Visitors Camp in Sterling and Potter

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Quein and Wm Higgins were business callers in Sterling Colorado Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Knudsen of Omaha were visitors in Potter last Friday.

J. R. Quein Wm. Higgins Sterling Colo K. C. Knudsen Omaha Potter

Memorial Day Tragedy In Oshkosh Train Collision

Oshkosh Pioneer John Henry Duffin was killed when his truck collided with a westbound passenger train a mile west of the depot on Memorial Day. Witnesses say Duffin drove at low speed toward the crossing, likely unaware of the approaching train. he died at the scene after the collision.

Oshkosh News John Henry Duffin Guido Parachini Duffin Parachini Oshkosh Live Stock Company Morris Wright

Agent Kaderli Seeks Minor Health Procedures in Cheyenne

C C Kaderli is in Cheyenne for a series of minor operations to improve health. C M Taylor acts as relief agent during Kaderli’s absence. Mr and Mrs Hagemeister and daughter, Mrs Bruce Hagemeister, and Mrs Ray Wickhorst traveled east last week visiting Pawnee City Lincoln and Fremont.

C. C. Kaderli Cheyenne C. M. Taylor Mr. Kaderli Lee Hagemeister Bruce Hagemeister Ray Wickhorst Hagemeister Pawnee City Lincoln Wiekhorst Fremont

W C T U Annual Meeting Set at Stanton Home

The W C T U will meet Wednesday June 17 at Mrs. Chas. Stanton's home with Mrs. Carl Osberg assisting. Mrs. Wm. Helsing leads the program. It is the annual Little White Ribbon service and all mothers are invited.

Chas. Stanton Carl Osberg Wm. Helsing

Antioch Rebounds From Potash Prosperity Decline

The once thriving potash town of Antioch now shows population and business decline. A railroad custodian has replaced the agent, with a plan to reappoint an agent during cattle shipping season in the coming months.

Antioch

Sterling hospital reports Mrs Enevoldsen improving

From Sterling hospital comes news that Mrs D F Enevoldsen, who underwent a major operation last week, is greatly improved and now able to sit up some. Her son Donald Enevoldsen, hospitalized earlier this week at Kimball hospital for tonsil and adenoid removal, is also recovering well. The annual alumni banquet was a grand success with 55 at table and Ladies Aid serving. Maynard Mayer elected president, George Gunderson Jr. corresponding secretary, and Dean Hagemeister secretary treasurer. Mrs Grace Hicks of Oklahoma City is visiting her sister.

Sterling Hospital D F. Enevoldsen Donald Enevoldsen Clyde Brady Maynard Mayer George Gunderson, Jr Dean Hagemeister

Mrs Lillian Stark Attends Gordon Alumni Banquet

Mrs Lillian Stark of Gordon Nebraska visited the homes of her brothers Frank and Clyde Brady and attended the alumni banquet last Friday evening.

Lillian Stark Gordon, Neb Frank Clyde Brady

For Sale and Local Notices From Potter Area

For sale items include a mower and cultivator in good shape sold by Wem Higgins and a 25 dutchie 1 vee old auctioned by Joe Sigmuma six miles northeast of Potter Ga. Mr and Mrs J J Norcross returned from Colorado and head east. W L Barnum of Scottsbluff visited Potter Wednesday. A N A members attended the tri county convention in Kimball last Tuesday reporting a worthwhile session with many at the sessions and a large delegation at the evening meeting. Don’t borrow it subscribe.

Joe Sigmuma Potter, Ga Tri-County Kimball

Insurance At Cost Advertisement By Farmers Union

Insurance at cost offered by Farmers Union Fire and Wind and Farm Bureau Federation auto mobile insurance guaranteed by the Nebraska Farmer. Geo. Reetz, agent.

Farmers Union Fire and Wind Farm Bureau Federation Automobile Insurance Nebraska Geo. Reetz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cc. W. Hargens M. D A.C. Dean P. E. Richards D. D. S. Lutheran S P T Geyerman S. Rogers F Morsman Linn Hardware & Implement Co Potter, Nebr Gulf of Mexico R. S. Proudtit Co Grace Hicks Oklahoma City George Hicks Wem Higgins J. J. Norcross Colorado W. L. Barnum Lorenzo Closman Reichstein E. McGowan C. McGowan Johnson Shea Jjuells Christensen Milo G. Rice Sidney NEBR Milo G. Rice DR. W. T. Sloan Potte State Bank Peetz, Colorado Cheyenne County Lockwood Jewelry Store J. C., Penney Stores Stevens van Englen the Servey Stores Co Brown Central Shoe Store Johnson Drug Store Peetz FOX Theatre Durham U. P Potter Drug Co J. Earl Thayer McCormick-Deering Nelson Implement Company
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