The Gift of God Now Showing at Bayard
The twelfth annual presentation of western Nebraska s religious pageant is staged at Chimney Stock natural amphitheatre near Bayard on June 12 13 14 and 16 Wednesday Thursday Sunday and Sunday No show on Saturday evening Large crowds observed Wednesday and Thursday with even larger expected Friday and Sunday evenings The event is a worship service organized by federated churches of the valley No admission charge but a free will offering to defray expenses Many from Potter have attended or plan to attend Friday or Sunday.
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Nebraska
Chimney Stock
Bayard
Union
Federated Churches of the Valley
Potter
Methodist Church Notes Pastor C R Taziner
Next Sunday June 16 is Father s Day with church school at 10 and worship at 11. The summer Epworth League institute will be held at Lexington on June 24 29. A youth meeting is planned to finalize attendance. Bible school opened Monday with 54 enrolled and progressing well.
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Epworth League
Lexington
Bible School
Lyle Danielson Weds Vera Massey in North Platte Church
Vera Eilene Massey daughter of Mrs Maude Massey Richardsville Kentucky married Lyle Danielson son of Mr and Mrs A B Danielson at 11 30 a m Friday in First Baptist church North Platte Rev Q O W McAminch officiating Witnesses were the bridegroom s mother and Mrs Carl Runner North Platte Lyle a Kinibair county high school graduate class of 1937 is a telegraph operator at Clarks Nebraska where the couple will reside
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Vera Eilene Massey
Maude Massey
Richardsville
Lyle Danielson
A. B. Danielson
First Baptist Church
North Platte
Qo.w McAminch
Bridgegroom
Carl Runner
Lyle
Smallpox Case Quarantined Near Kimball
A third smallpox case was reported yesterday at the John Gettel home six miles west of Kimball. County officers quarantined the premises. The victim is 16 year old Paul Gettel. Observer.
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John Gettel
Kimball
Paul Gettel
Bearcats Fall to Kimball 10-8 in Sunday Game
The Peter Bullwits edged Bearcats 10-8 at Kimball as Subry pitched all nine for Porter and was hit hard at times. Pine Bluffs defeated Bunker Hill 19-4. Outcome of Peetz at Pawnee Buttes not learned. Next Sunday Pawnee Buttes hosts Potter, Pine Bluffs visits Peetz, Kimball hosts Bunker Hill.
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Peter Bullwits
Kimball
Subry
Porter
Pine Bluffs
Bunkerhill
Peetz
Pawnee Buttes
Potter
Big Egg Shocks Pine Bluffs by Local Hen
Frank Land displayed a remarkable eight inch by six inch egg laid by a hen from his town flock. The oversized egg drew attention as a standout example of poultry prodigy during a downtown exhibition last Saturday.
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Frank Land
Well known sports official injured in New Mexico car crash
Harry Ukulele Murakami, famed in Nebraska and Wyoming as a sports official, was seriously injured in a Sunday automobile accident near Gallup, New Mexico. His Hollywood glamour girls baseball team has been disbanded temporarily. no further details on his condition were available.
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Harry Ukulele Murakami
Nebraska
Wyoming
Gallup
N. M
Hollywood Glamour
Ukulele
Graves couple to relocate salvage business to Sidney
Mr. and Mrs. BE Graves prepare to move next week to Sidney where Mr. Graves will continue buying old iron at his wrecking yard. A display ad expresses appreciation for kindnesses and announces a salvage sale prior to the change. Potters lose these familiar names.
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R. Graves
Sidney
Lightning Claims Two Palm Horses at Nebraska Ranch
Two horses owned by Charles W. Palm were killed by lightning at the Palm ranch just east of Albin over the Nebraska line last Wednesday evening. Local authorities reported no other casualties and no immediate injuries to people. Palm ranchers expressed concern about severe weather in the area.
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Charles W. Palm
Palm Ranch
Nebraska Line
Albin
Potter Nebraska Village Board Minutes June 3 1940
Potter Nebraskas village board met June 3 1940 in regular session. Officials present were Chairman Alfred Arnell trustees Fiegenschuh Schwartz MacAdam Slama superintendent Hendee and clerk-treasurer Stevens. They approved prior minutes and passed a 6910 dollar annual appropriation with funds allocated to General Road Park Library Cemetery Rond Interest Street Light Fire Department Sinking. Claims were listed and approved, including wages and supplies for multiple local suppliers. The board adjourned after routine business.
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Mne
Vna Board of Trustees
Potter
Nebraska
Potter Review
Alfred Arnell
J. J. Fiegenzchuh
Joel Schwartz
Roy L MacAdam
Wm. Slama
R. M. Hendee
H. Stevens
Slama
Fiegenschuh
Union Prcific
Slam
MacAdam
Nebr
Potter Garage
Herman
Fricke
Thayers
Storer-library
NW Bell Tel. Co
West Park
Evan Stines
Herman Moench
Clyde Nelson
Chris Christensen
White Electric Co
Hendrie & Bolthoff Co
Farmers Union Oil Co
Johnson Store
R. Keim
Columbia Wiping Cloth Co
Ragis
Power Magazine
Tebrinke Cafe
Brady Hardwire
Geo. H. Gunderson
R. &. Proudfit Co
Hagemeistens, Inc
F. Enevoldsen
Corner
Schwartz
Yeas
Arnell
Growing Weather Follows Downpours Of Last Week
Warm and still weather dominates after last week’s heavy rain. Cool nights opened with 38 degrees Monday, then temperatures rose. Potter county saw over an inch and a half of rain. most areas reported half to five inches, with some crops washed out or needing reseeding. Pastures show improvement. more moisture expected this weekend.
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Potter
Vacation Bible School Opens At Methodist Church
The Methodist church opened its vacation bible school on Monday with 54 enrolled. Teachers report fine progress and optimism for a highly successful year. The program includes object lessons memory work drama music and hand work with strong pupil and parent cooperation. Look for the achievement program and handwork display announcements.
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Methodist Church
Park Hose Cut Sparks Caution to Visitors
Children and adults in the city park are urged to avoid touching park equipment after a Wednesday incident in which a brand new hose was cut in two with a sharp knife. Police warn that damage to park property will lead to prosecution.
Auditor Killed In Car Crash Near Central City
Thomas H. Evans, 51, owner of Evans Auditing, was instantly killed six miles west of Central City when his car collided with a grain truck. Evans, alone in the car, left Norfolk about 8 p m to reach Searney to spend the night and continue to Stratton for auditing work.
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Thomas H. Evans
Evans Auditing Company
Central City
Evans
Norfolk
Searney
Stratton
Tow car added to Shorty’s Machine Shop fleet
Shorty Turner announces a new heavy duty tow car that will be kept ready at all tours of the day for service. The hoist is a latest type with capacity to lift trucks, motors from tractors and cars.
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Shorty
Shorty Turner
Pioneer John Charles Steward Dies in Devel County Nebraska
John Charles Steward an early Devel County pioneer and successful farmer died May 30 after nearly a year of failing health at age 80 years 8 months and 26 days. He bordered the local community with long service and his death closes a lengthy farming era.
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John Charles Steward
Devel County
Nebraska
North West Locals Gather For Thrifty Quilting Afternoon
The What-so-ever sewing club met at Mrs. Clarence Strand berg's home with 14 members tying quilts and doing needlework. A fine lunch was served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hougen and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cizek and children at the Alfred Johnson home. Ft Sidney day saw a festive crowd and a successful Buddy Poppy drive by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Other items note family visits, farm help, and a Monday school meeting debating tuition, transportation, and potential consolidation of the district.
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Clarence Strandberg
Gilbert Hougen
Joe Cizek
Alfred Johnson
Ft. Sidney
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Edgar Leafdale
Kimball
Beranek
Dix
Emil Leafdale
Wilkersons Attend Charleston Week End at MacAdam Home
Mr and Mrs C M Wilkerson of Charleston South Carolina spent the week end at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy L MacAdam They received a prize at Fort Sidney day for traveling the longest distance to the celebration.
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C. M. Wilkerson
Charleston
South Carolina
Roy L. MacAdam
Ft. Sidney Day
Harry Courtright Visits Sidney on Wednesday
Local report notes Harry Courtright was a visitor in Sidney Wednesday offering no further details.
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Harry Courtright
Sidney
Official Election Figures Of Interest In April Primary
Followings are some of the official counts of the April primary for state and district offices, recently released. The winners were known the day after the election, but final tabulation was not made until recently.
Nebraska Election Returns Display Wide Political Spread
A crowded ballot shows Republican Dwight Griswold leading with 73 330 votes and Democrat Jerry Carpenter at 68 017. Other races include State Treasurer, State Auditor, Railway Commissioner, United States Senate and Congress candidates with varied tallies across multiple districts.
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Dwight Griswold
Charles J. Warner
A. L. Miller
Ed. M. Baumann
C. B. Alter
Robert G. Ross
Jerry Carpenter
Keith Neville
Dr. John A. Guttery
Wred W. Bartratt
B. Johnson
Wm. M. Miller
Oo. Olson
Gus Johnson
Thomas G. Thompson
Kirk C. Lee
Carl G. Gragson
Walter H. Jensen
Joan Havekost
Leland R. Hall
D. T. Miller
Ray C. Johnson
Wm. H. Price
Jean M. Johnson
Richard H. Larson
Leo N. Swanson
John Knickrehm
Edwin Schultz
L. BE. Marsh
O.A. Robb
J. BE. Good
Vern C. Swanson
M. A. Larson
William L. Randall
Henry Behrens
Karry L Babcock
Carl J. Christiansen
Geo. T. Randall
al J. Johnson
Oscar R. Thompson
Charles E. Starr
Earle F. Swedhelm
Harvey E. Glatfelter
S. A. Swanson
Will M. Maupin
Weekly Family Visits Chronicle in Antelope
Antelope area residents share meals and weekend visits at numerous homes. Names include Herboldsheimers Nelsons Whitneys Olsen Gibbins and Larsons, with travelers to eastern states and local dinner guests noted throughout the Sunday and Monday gatherings.
Pioneer Dead Albert Hi Olsen of Banner County
Albert Hi Olsen a Banner County resident since 1888 died at the family home on Pumpkin Creek Saturday night after years of ill health following a stroke He was born in Wisconsin on May 12 1861 and married Lena A Anderson on December 27 1887 in Wisconsin They homesteaded in Banner County after their marriage and remained there.
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Albert Hi Olsen
Banner County
Pumpkin Creek
Wisconsin
Lena A. Anderson
Homsteaded
Farr Family Plans Return from Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Willis Farr departed for Los Angeles. Miss Eileen Farr, who has been studying there, will come back to Potter with her parents.
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Willis Farr
Los Angeles
Eileen Farr
Potter
Will Play Morrill Exhibition At Morrill Under Lights
Potter ball club agrees to an exhibition game at Morrill under the lights on Wednesday evening June 26. Details given by club indicate a twilight start and a test of both squads ahead of the season.
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Potter Ball Club
Morrill
Mrs Edna Mayer Receives Linen Shower at Church Parlor
Mrs Edna Mayer was honored with a linen shower Monday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors. The next day she departed for West Point New York via Shelton and Detroit and is expected to marry soon after arrival at the military academy.
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Edna Mayer
West Point
New York
Shelton
Detroit
Mrs Floy Christensen and Marlys Expected Home Return
Mrs Floy Christensen and Marlys were due back at their Potter home on Thursday. Mrs Christensen has been attending Chadron school and Marlys is recovering from a tonsillectomy performed last week in Alliance.
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Floy Christensen
Marlys
Potter
Mr and Mrs Slocumb Travel to Lincoln for Summer School
Mr and Mrs Raymond Slocumb motor to Lewellyn on Sunday. On Monday Mrs Slocumb and Miss Minnie Rohlfing left for Lincoln to attend summer school at the University of Nebraska.
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Raymond Slocumb
Lewellyn
All Ears to the Radio As War Nears Paris
Citizens listen to radio updates as German columns push toward Paris and Italian involvement expands the conflict, signaling potential world changing events in the coming days.
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Paris
Italy
Theft Reported From Lyle Reichart Car At Hotel
A theft occurred Monday night from Lyle Reichart s car parked before the Potter Hotel. A spare tire gas and a coat were stolen with no clues or other losses reported.
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Lyle Reichart
Potter Hotel
Hagemeisters Plan Grand Island Visit After Friday Departure
Mr and Mrs Lee Hagemeister and their children left for Grand Island Friday. Patsy Ruth will have a tonsillectomy and she with her mother will stay in Grand Island to visit relatives. Lee and Jeane expect to return Sunday.
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Lee Hagemeister
Grand Island
Patsy Ruth
Lee
Jeane
Rice couple return from Omaha visit to Oregon trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Rice who had been visiting in Omaha returned on Monday Mrs Merwin Rice who stayed with her parents for a month accompanied the couple to her home in Klamath Falls Oregon
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Charles Rice
Omaha
Merwin Rice
Mrs. Rice
Klamath Falls
Oregon
W C T U Meeting Set at Hagemeister Home
The W C T U will hold its next meeting at Mrs. Chas Hagemeister's home on Wednesday June 19 at 2 30 p m. Attendees should bring an article for the program and clues for the year. All are invited.
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Chas, Hagemeister
Eiveryone
Superintendent Connell Recovers From Major Operation
Supt. A. B. Connell, who had a major operation at Cheyenne veterans hospital last week, is reported slowly recovering. Mrs. Connell visited him on Friday and again on Sunday.
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A. B. Connell
Veterans Hospital
Cheyenne
Mrrs. Connell
Byron Johnson Returns to Potter as YMCA Delegate
Byron Johnson comes back to Potter from a year at Wesleyan University in Lincoln and now serves as a delegate to the YMCA convention at Estes Park. Indexed with the return, residence, and role, the item highlights Johnson's movements and civic involvement.
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Byron Johnson
Potter
Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Estes Park
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Gift OF God
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Western Nebraska Observer
Bearcats
Wiell
Will
E. R. Graves
Tebrinke’s Cafe
Ed Ham
MR. and
Mrs
E. C. Tebrinke
Village Board Proceedings
JacAdax Schwartz
Nayes
Chappell Register
United States
Senato
Hugh A. Butler
Arthur J. Weaver
Joan H. Miller
Adam McMullen
A. W. Jefferis
Democrat
R. L. Cochran
Edward R. Burke
Bert Howard
Kenneth L. Myers
Henry C. Blome
Merton O. Bates
Harry B Coffee
Dist
B. R. Blome
J. S. Steele
John H. Stouteville
Lawrence H. Schwartz
Wesley Herboldsheimer
Donna
Carl Larson
Gundhart Olsen
Tom Glassburn
Torrington
Wyo
Ed. Nelson
V. A. Nelson
Russell Post
George Whitney
Kermit
Warren Nelson
Clayton Spencer
Robert Sanders
Cecil
Cregsie
Maurice Nelson
Guy Terman
Chris Terman
Gene Schmidt
C. P. Herbolfsheimer
Anna Gibbins
Harvey Gibbins
Geo. Devoe
Alois Radabaugh
North Dakota
Ed. Morrow
Francis Willoughby
Clifford Herboldsheimer
Wesley M Herboldsheimer
Lavern Nelson
Dorothy Lip
Janis Whitney
Leo Olsen
Dewey Larson
Arlaigh Nelson
Dewitt Glassburn
Willard
Colour
Howard Madden
J. H. Madden
Ada Olsen
Cecil Nelson
Bridgeport
Allan Nelson
Delores Nelson
Mrs. C. P. Herboldsheimer
Pioneer
Swingin
Swayin
Sammy Haven
Potter Bowling Alley
Homer Light
F. Christensen
R. M. Hendee Hap Sparks
Ray Slocumb
Doc Holliday
Ed. Harmson
R. E. Merscheim
E. J. Browning
Fred Carlson
Bud McMillan
August Thies
Trank Oliverius
C. V. Johnson
Opal Winn
Theodore Carlson
Art Johnson
Stines Cafe
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