Mail Route to Kirk Favored by Local Officials
Postoffice inspector J A Bradley visited Potter to discuss a potential daily mail route extending from the north line to Kirk territory. The planned 65 mile route would serve about 130 subscribers, replacing a star route if approved. Local boosters, including postmistress Etta Bartlett, cite graded roads and strong support for the rural service.
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Kirk Territory
Potter
Postoffice
J. A. Bradley
Kansas City
Etta Bartlett
Bradley
Post Office Department
Nebraska
Prohibition Essay Highlights Alcohol Dangers and Economic Impact
Evelyn Mayer argues that alcohol harms health and efficiency, weakening nerves and judgment. She cites prohibition progress since the Eighteenth Amendment, noting reduced poverty and social ills, and claims many industries refuse drinkers, with sobriety boosting productivity and national advancement.
Population Figures From Supervisor Fourth District Nebraska
The supervisor of the census for Nebraska's fourth district thanks newspapers, organizations, enumerators, and staff for cooperation. The district covers about 175 miles of central western Nebraska with 980 business establishments and 5983 farms. It notes farm data aiding agriculture and better distribution, and presents 1920 and 1930 population figures and 1930 farm totals.
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Nebraska
Census Bureau
Methodist Church Notes Childrens Day and Services
Chas O Troy pastor notes next Sundays Children Day at Sunday school with a program and Educational collection for a college loan fund. Baptism of children and reception of members at morning service. Epworth League at 7 pm. Evening service at 8 pm.
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Epworth League
Auxiliary Stand Boosts Saturday Lunch Sale
After paying all expenses including provisions for home baking the Auxiliary cleared about 40 dollars at their lunch stand last Saturday. They thanked the public for cooperation and noted funds go to rehabilitation work for disabled ex servicemen denied government compensation. The Auxiliary, a voluntary service group, is commended for its selfless efforts and readiness to help less fortunate veterans.
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United States
Auxiliary
Wealth and alcohol use debate in trade and revenue
Evelyn Mayer argues that wage work and channels of business benefit from alcohol revenue. She contends a large nation would not destroy a lucrative industry without strong reasons and cautions against using whiskey as a motive to ban it.
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Evelyn Mayer
Funeral of Billie Dean Prehn Largely Attended
Large crowd attends the funeral at M E church in Potter for Billie Dean Prehn who died June 5 1930 at 21 months old. Rev C O Troy leads a consoling service with a five girl choir. Burial at Potter Municipal Cemetery. Obituary notes his birth August 15 1928 in Kimball Nebr and lists surviving relatives.
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Billie Dean Prehn
M. EB
C. O. Troy
Evelyn Schwartz
Janice
Phyllis Babcock
Kathryn Hagemeister
Gladys Smith
Pall Bears
Billie Dean
Wm. J. Prehn
Potter
Kimball
Nebr
Local Candidate Seeks Republican Treasurer Nomination in Cheyenne
E. H. Biggs announces candidacy for Cheyenne County Treasurer on the Republican ticket for the August 12, 1930 primary. He asks county voters for support and notes appreciation for their backing.
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Cheyenne County
E. H. Biggs
Town Board Trips to Scottsbluff for Fire Truck Purchase
Village Board of Trustees and fire chief Karl Fricke traveled to Scottsbluff on Wednesday to view a city fire truck for sale. Potner is badly in need of a different truck and the board may negotiate a purchase soon.
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Karl Fricke
Scottsbluff
Flag Day Parade to Display Flags This Saturday
Every flag should be on display this coming Saturday June 14 as the nation honors its flag for Flag Day. Officials urge communities and schools to hang flags prominently and participate in the national observance with ceremonies and educational activities.
Large crowd enjoys bar gains and cash drawings Saturday
A Saturday event drew over 400 attendees as crowds lined streets and stores to shop and participate in cash drawings. Oscar Mueller won $10, W L England $5, with several others receiving $1. Names entered again for next week’s drawing, requiring presence to claim prizes.
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Oscar Mueller
W. L. England
W. G. Bauer
Lewis Olson
Joe Cizek
Virginia van Pelt
Vennetta Light
Clayton Erickson
Ed. Wickhorst
C. G. Lawrence
Joe Jensen
C. C. Crowell
Donald Erickson
Geo. Coulter
F. E. Carlson
Rebekah Assembly Conferred Success at Sid ney session
The 18th annual Rebekahs district 33 session was held in Sidney on June 4. Over 200 Rebekahs registered. Sidney hosted well. Bushnell, Bridgeport, Dalton, Gering, Dix, and others contributed. New officers named Mabel McGill, Elizabeth Burkhart, Frances Smith. 15 past Noble Grands received the assembly degree.
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Rebekahs
Sidney
Bayard
Gering
Dalton
Scottsbluff
Assembly
Sidney Lodge
Rebekah
Alliance
Hemingford
Lyman
Dix
Virgil Stahly
Dix Lodge
Mabel McGill
Elizabeth Burkhart
Frances Smith
Bushnell
Lorenzo to Play Here Next Sunday
The fast Lorenzo team will visit to face the Bear Cats in a scheduled game. Lorenzo boasts speed and promises an engaging contest. The showdown starts at 2 30, admission is 35 cents with ladies free.
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Lorenzo
Bear Cats
Dunbar Potter Shows Next Tuesday Evening
The Harry Dunbar comedians were known in this region for years and played in Potter on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Although not in attendance, reports say their programs were good. They return next Tuesday evening, June 17, with a comedy titled The Yellow Peril.
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Harry Dunbar
Potter
Cement curbing installed east of city park in business district
A new cement curb is being laid along the street just east of the city park to match the district’s existing curb up to improve the park area. Wm. Waite oversees the project and directs the work for a better adjacent streetscape.
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Wm. Waite
New Union Pacific Time Table Changes On June First
Potter riders note changes in the Union Pacific timetable effective June first. The updated schedule lists adjusted train times and routes affecting local service.
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Union Pacific
Potter
Bear Cats Beat Sidney in Three of Four
The Bear Cats defeated Sidney last Sunday to rise to three wins in four games in the league series. Potter sparked a four run first inning rally as Sidney built leads with three in the third and three in the fifth. Potter then held the Bear Cats scoreless until the eighth when Sidney surged but the Bear Cats finished strong. Lorenzo is due here next Sunday.
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Bear Cats
Sidney
Potter
Lorenzo
Sear Cats
Potter Considers Public Lighting for Chestnut Street
Town board forms a small levy to build street lighting on major Potter streets. Proposal calls for 14 plus steel post lights on Chestnut Street with underground wiring. Estimated cost about 100 dollars per light covering materials and construction, funds to accumulate until action. Weather notes report clear hot spell after heavy rain and unusually good growing conditions.
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Potter
Chestnut Street
Chautauqua Opens Here Two Weeks From Sunday
Potter's 1930 chautauqua runs Sunday through Wednesday June 29 to July 2 with concerts lectures and plays each afternoon and evening. Opening night features Bidwell-Rice Revue Company. Key events include The Truth About Love Smilin Through All-Press All-Star concert Raymond Tolbert lectures Elemental Greatness Roots of the Republic Friendly Troubles and The Pat By closing night. Season tickets will be offered.
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Raymond Tolbert
Potter Golfers Lead Field In Sunday Match
The Kimball Potter Sterling meet at Kimball ended in a clear win for Kimball and Potter with Sterling. Potter and Kimball combined to score 835 and 762 for the day, while the Potter Kimball Sterling trio boasted Jess Tompkins as low scorer with 73. Local players praised the luncheon and hospitality at the Kimball club house.
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Potter Golfers
Kimball-Potter-Sterling
Kimball
Kimball and
Potter
Potter and Kimball
Sterling
Jess Tompkins
Tompkins
Old Adams
Elliott
Kimball Club
Consolidation Talk At District 9 School Meeting
A small attendance at district 9s annual meeting approved another $20,000 budget for the school and set nine months of classes starting September. Teachers will receive pay raises. no extra levy was needed due to leftover funds. Officials discussed merging with neighboring Potter district, praising potential benefits and urging broader community involvement.
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District 9
Potter
Ourself
Club notes and pig club meeting updates
The Full-O-Pep call club met May 30 with Virginia Thurston and visitors. They reviewed past lessons, played games, and enjoyed refreshments before adjourning to meet June 13 with Harold and Everett Nelson. Grunty Grunt pig club met June 7 at Emil Tank’s home with all present except Walter and Rudolph Schubarth. They studied care of the breeding herd and planned a 4H camp at Krueger’s Lake June 18–20 with several members attending. The next meeting will be at Edgar Anderson’s home on June 21.
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Virginia Thurston
Krueger’s Lake
Edgar Anderson
Gayland Reetz
Washing Service Ad by Mrs Edw Fisher
Wanted washing for family or individuals with satisfaction guaranteed and reasonable prices. Mrs Edward Fisher lists phone number 68 for contacts.
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Edw. Fisher
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Kirk
Supervisor
Arthur
Cheyenne
Deuel
Keith
Lincoln
Logan
McPherson
Albin W. Sandall
Methodist Church
Chas. O. Troy
Little Billie Dean Prehn
George Tinsley
Redington
Ralph Robertson
Potter, Nebr
Guy Sickles
Charley Belden
Bridgeport
Stanley Davis
Carl Carlson
Venango
Bert Tinsley
Banner County
Will Tinsley
Clarence Tinsley
Morrill
Chas. Neaman
Chas. Prehn
Billie Dean Preba
Town Board
Dunbars
Eaves
Thomas
A Ee Ed Cook
Eeeeeseen
Vee Wilson
Seorneee Val Sterling
Portz
Veneer Teen Long
Porter
Chaney
Hornsby
Long
Juelfs
Coulter
Godling
Slama
Willis Wilson
Swenson
Celemus
Wilson
Miller
Bartlett
Johnson
Willis
Ab Av Juelfsee Eeae Ears
Bundy
Fricke
Rogers Ovree
Celemus Peretveere
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