United Lutheran outdoor service near Huntsman
The annual out door service of the United Lutheran churches of Cheyenne county is to be held next Sunday at Fuller's Grove two miles east of Huntsman. Services start at 10 30 a m. Noon basket dinner at 12 o'clock with lemonade and coffee provided. Afternoon services at 2 p m. The program will be most helpful and interesting. All friends at Potter and vicinity are invited to spend the day with us. Come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Churches
Cheyenne County
Fuller’s Grove
Huntsman
Potter and Vicinity
Horseshoe Club Organizes For The Year
Potter Horseshow club held a spirit ed meeting Monday evening and organized for the coming season. Wm. Slama was elected president, B. J. Slack and Peter Hansen managers, and M. W. Mayer secretary-treasurer. A rule prohibits play on Sundays 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. and a drive to end profanity on the court. Memberships 25c per head. Lights for night play installed, switch locked, keys with members. Locker boxes for shoes added by some members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Horshoe Club
Wm. Slama
B. J. Slack
Peter Hansen
M. W. Mayer
Sidney Ladies Win Interest ing Game
The Sidney ladies defeated the Potte girls 27 to 16 in a softball game on the Legion lot. Sidney led 24 to 7 at halftime as the local team pulled away with a strong offense including a pinch hit home run by LaVienna Sparks. The Potter girls played well and earned praise for their effort and future potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Lot
Sidney
Potte Girls
LaVienna Sparks
Potter Girls
One Dollar Saving on Lincoln Journal Ad
The Daily Lincoln Nebraska State Journal offers late afternoon printing for mail delivery and Iowa readers, priced lower than other major dailies. Subscriptions through the mail: Nebraska three months $1.25 daily, $1.50 with Sunday. yearly $4.00 daily, $5.00 with Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska State Journal
Omaha
Denver
Journal
Iowa
Lincoln Journal
Potter Review
Nebraska
A N Mathers Visits Potter Voters
A N Mathers former governor candidate visited Potter on Monday to promote his bid for Congress. He was joined by A B Wood, publisher of the Gering Courier, and M E Downar, a Gering businessman. The visit included a cordial reception from local readers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Mathers
Potter
Mathers
A. B. Wood
Gering Courier
M. E. Downar
Gering
North Valley
Courier
West
Gift of God pageant ends tonight in Bayard western Nebraska
Tonight marks the final performance of the religious pageant The Gift of God in Bayard. The event has drawn large crowds this week with substantial attendance, mirroring last year’s figure of about 18 000 viewers and underscoring its status as a major western Nebraska event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Nebraska
Family visitors relocate to Dix community
Lewis Herman and three children from Greeley visited here on Monday. They traveled with Mrs. R L McAdam and two children who plan to join Mr McAdam in making their home in the Dix community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Herman
Greeley
R. L. MceAdam
Special program at M F E church parlor Wednesday
A Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a program at the M F E church parlors on Wednesday June 20 at 230 pm with songs scripture readings clippings piano solo by Lois Hagemeister readings by Mexine Wells music by Jeane and Eleanor Nelson a playlet Daughters to the Rescue followed by a ten cent lunch Mrs Mildred Waite and family visited from Walthill Nebraska en route to California and other regionally noted visits and travel reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Union
Lois Hagemeister
Mexine Wells
Jeane and
Eleanor Nel
Mildred Waite
Phyllis
Hopner
Bury
Mr. Overton
Walthill
Nebraska
J. C. Bartlett
California
LAST CHANCE TO PAY WATER AND LIGHT ACCOUNTS
Water and light collections in Potter have been strong this week with nearly a thousand dollars in by Wednesday. Tomorrow morning will see shut offs for those who have not paid. The town board, clerk, marshal and engineers are ordered to enforce the rule on all, with no exemptions. May bills must be paid to avoid disconnection. Transactions will not be restored until payment plus penalties. Municipal services belong to all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Bearcats Set For Likely Win Next Sunday
The Bearcats appear certain to win their ball game next Sunday. Lodge Pole was to play here but has dropped from the league, leading to a forfeit to Potter. Other Wheatbelt league teams will have Lodge Pole forfeits, affecting standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearcats
Lodge Pole
Potter
Methodist Church Notes Pastor Murten Leads Sunday
Sunday school opens at 10:00 a m with F W Livingston of Sidney in charge of the morning service at 11:00 a m No evening service unless announced later Church notes provide schedule details for the Methodist congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
B. H. Murten
F. W. Livingston
Sidney
Heinemann and Cook Families Visit Reetz Home
Mr and Mrs Billy Heinemann and son Mr and Mrs Fred Cook and Mrs Wurl from Laramie Wyoming visited the Geo Reetz home last week Miss Bertha Mae Reetz joined them to spend a couple of weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Heinemann
Fred Cook
Wurl
Laramie
Wyo
Geo. Reetz
Bertha Mae Reetz
Missionary Meeting Draws Large Local Attendance
The Missionary meeting at the Rogers home Wednesday was well attended. Two carloads of ladies from Center were among the out of town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Home
Center
Miss Helen Carlson Returns From Dix Visit
Miss Helen Carlson came home Sunday after spending two weeks with her sister in Dix, marking a pleasant end to a brief family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Carlson
Dix
Businessmen Travel in Omaha and Lincoln to Chicago
Mr Clarence Johnson transacted business in Omaha and Lincoln on Saturday and plans to go on to Chicago. Mr Coulter was in Omaha. The report notes Mr C Johnson will continue to Chicago for additional meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Clarence Johnson
Oamraha
Lincoln
Coulter
Omaha
C. \. Johnson
Chicago
Denver couple visits Potter Bank to inspect safe
Mr and Mrs Wm Brieting of Denver spent Thursday night at Peter Hansen's home. Brieting is a Charpiot Safe Co representative and examined the safe at Potter State Bank during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Brieting
Denver
Peter Hansen
Mr. Brieting
Charpiot Safe Company
Potter State Bank
Columbus Family Visits John Witt Home
Mr Jake Glure from Columbus Nebraska arrived Tuesday morning to join his wife and daughters visiting several weeks at the John Witt home. They will return Sunday. Mrs Glure is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Glure
Columbus
Nebr
John Witt
Potter M. E. Church Delegates Attend Sidney Sunday School Meet
Rey Murten and Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen along with Ma Hansen represented Potter M E church at the Sidney Sunday School convention on June seventh. They report a most profitable and enjoyable time.
Residents Relocate to Joe Johnson Property East of Town
Myr, Mrs. L J Hughes, and Mary Alyce move to the Joe Johnson property located east of town, marking a new residential placement in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myr
Children’s Day Program Draws Strong Attendance
The Sunday event featured young students who performed with their usual ability, drawing a well attended crowd and showcasing local talent.
Social Notes From Kimball and Surrounding Areas
Miss Maxine Leninger of Kimball spent several days last week at the Leroy Witt home. Mrs. D. F. Enevoldsen and children and Miss Catherine Wickhorst called in Sidney Friday afternoon. Miss Vera Martin of Julesburg is a house guest at the McMillan home this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Bovee and family spent Sunday at the Loren Wheeler home. Mrs. L. J. Hughes is a new employee at the Cords cafe. Misses Edna and Elizabeth Goding left recently for Chadron where they will attend summer school. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Elquist and Mr. Amos Elquist of Mitchell, Nebr., visited at the Emma Olson and Emil Leafdale homes Sunday. Messrs. Clarence Johnson, C. W. Johnson and George Coulter depart-
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Maxine Leninger
Kimball
Leroy Witt
D. F. Enevoldsen
Catherine Wickhorst
Sidney
Vera Martin of
Julesburg
McMillan
Edna
Elizabeth Goding
Chadron
Reuben Elquist
Amos Elquist
Mitchell, Nebr
Emma Olson
Emil Leafdale
Local softball game draws crowd from town and country
The ladies team gave a strong showing on Monday night. They did not win but enjoyed the game as much as the spectators, reflecting broad interest in softball across communities.
Bluebird Campfire Members Visit Johnson Grave
The Bluebird Campfire group hiked to Johnson's grave Tuesday afternoon under Guardian Margaret Harrison. Mr. Fred Hagemeister of Kelvin Colorado called on relatives in Potter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebird
Johnson
Margaret Harrison
Fred Hagemeister
Kelvin
Colorado
Reverend Murten visit to McMinnville family for month
Rev and Mrs Murten left Tuesday for McMinnville Oregon to visit Mr Murten’s brother mother two sisters and other relatives They expect to be away about a month.
Winter wheat condition rate hits 35 percent in Panhandle district
Crop Forecaster says Nebraska winter wheat in agricultural district No 1 stands at 35 percent, above state and central district averages. Statewide condition is 55.3 percent. May abandonment was historic, and 1929 1933 averages show prior yield trends amid hard drought and rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Panhandle
Aly
Nebraska
Atvalta
United States
Bearcats Lose to Kimball in Close Game
The Bearcats fell 6 4 to Kimball as a late eighth inning three run rally decided the game. Potter led early but misplays cost runs while Kimball capitalized on errors to pull ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearcats
Kimball
Potter
Ault
Bussey
Ervin Marlatt
McCrady
Marlatt
Potter Ab
Ee Mayer
Slack
Emanuelson
JO Christensen
E. Rehmers
Reichstein Cf
Shea
UO Robertson
McGowan Lf
H. Rehmers
Kimball Abr
H Ooo Ae Ji
Leininger
Mundell
Avut
Bussey c
Marlatt P
McCrady Ss
H. Leininger Cf
Frahm If
Train wreck narrowly averted near Potter
An east bound gravel train suffered a hot box on a car Sunday afternoon causing a broken journal and near derailment half a mile east of Potter. The damaged car and frog were found after the switch near the Pavlat home. A. B. Danielson and A. P. Pumper alerted train crews. Wrecker from Sidney replaced the truck and the train continued east with the other cars. The gravel laden car remained on the main line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Pavlat
A. B. Danielson
A. P. Pumper
Sidney
Witt's Millers Lose Two League Games in Sidney
The Witt's Millers from Potter dropped their first two league games in Sidney. Friday they lost to Hepner's Clothes 2-1 in a well played contest with two hits for Potter and one for Sidney. Tuesday their game with Cressey Central Shoe ended 9-6 after a ragged affair with three Potter home runs. Next Monday they face the fast Bradleys, drawing many local fans.
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Potter
Kimball
Slack
H. Rehmers
Marlatt
Rehmers
P. Flohr
L. Tobler
Pottér
C._ Flemming
G. Ross
Chappell
Lodge Pole
Peetz
Lorenzo
Sidney
Gurley
Bunkerhill
Witt
Millers
Hepner
Clothers
Otter
Cressey Central Shoe
Bradleys
Picnic for Potter farmers union members announced
The Farmers Shipping association of Potter invites members from Antelope Sextorp and Brownson Farmers Union locals to a picnic at Johnson Grove on Wednesday June 20. A program of races and other sports is planned along with a ball game. Bring your basket for the big basket dinner. Ice cream and coffee will be served free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers Shipping Association of
Potter
Johnson Grove
Antelope, Sextorp and
Brownson Farmers Union
Death in Oregon Spouse’s Brother-in-Law Passes Away
Rev Murten received word Sunday of the death of his brother-in-law in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murten
Oregon
Wetomachick Campfire Meeting At Margaret Harri Home
The Wetomachick Campfire group gathered Wednesday evening at the home of their guardian Margaret Harri for an ordinary meeting. It was noted that oversight and safety checks were discussed, with members sharing updates and planning future activities.
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Margaret Harrison
LeRoy Slocumb Visits Potter Brother in Kimball
LeRoy Slocumb of Kimball is visiting his brother in Potter, continuing family ties in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Slocumb
Kimball
Potter
Henry Swazze Dies After Amputation Following Horse Accident
Henry Swazze, 38, former Kimball resident and son of Daniel Swazze, died in Memorial hospital at Cheyenne after an amputation failed to save his leg. A cow hand on Cliff Donahue ranch at Meriden Wyoming, he was thrown and dragged by a horse causing a leg injury. Septic infection led to amputation too late. Born in Stratton Nebraska, he moved to Kimball years ago then worked for Tritt contractors, Hereford ranch, and Donahue outfit. Survived by father five brothers and three sisters.
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Henry Swazze
Kimball
Daniel Swazze
Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
Swazze
Cliff Donahue
Meriden
Wyo
Stratton
Nebr
Tritt Firm of Contractors
Wyoming
Hereford Ranch
Donahue Outfit
Fire destroys Edwin Palm barn and shed near Albin Wyoming
Fire of unknown origin destroys a large barn on Edwin Palm’s farm two miles northeast of Albin. A stock shed granary beans barley oats harness and one calf perish. Palm and family were alerted by telephone and neighbors from nearby farms and Albin help save the house despite high winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Palm
Albin
Wyoming
Painter Mosier rescued by police dog after fall
Dick Mosier, a Torrington painter, fell from his scaffold on Ralph Koester farm and injured his leg and hip. With no one nearby, his police dog carried a note Mosier wrote to summon neighbor Tex Hamilton, who found Mosier and transported him to Torrington hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Mosier
Torrington
Ralph Koester
Mosier
Tex Hamilton
Hamilton
Messier
Torrington Hospital
May at Cheyenne Largest Warmth in 61 Years
Weather notes say last May was the warmest in Cheyenne since records began 61 years ago. The Bridgeport fire department struggles on calls due to motorists following fire trucks. Admiral Byrd at Little America reports 25 above. normal is about 60 below.
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Cheyenne
Admiral Byrd
Little America
Rye field shows unusual three headed stalks near Brul
Farmer Phil Renfield reports a Brul area rye field with many stalks bearing three heads and thick straw nearly as large as a lead pencil. Heads sprout from the side like corn ears.
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Phil Renfield
Brul
1933 spud shipment from Bushnell aids farmers
Two hundred fifty eight cars of 1933 spuds were shipped from Bushnell. From the vicinity 154 000 bushels or 9 288 000 pounds were marketed, yielding about 150 000 dollars to farmers.
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Bushnell
Daggett warns water rationing may limit to two days a week
EK. O. Daggett, manager of the Farmers Irrigation district at Scot's Bluff, warns that water scarcity in the North River could force turning water into ditches only two days weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. O. Daggett
Farmers Irrigation District
Scot's Bluff
North River
Car crash at Lutheran church corner injures Ditto
Co W Ditto sustained a severely bruised hip when his car was struck by another vehicle at the Lutheran church corner in Ogallala. The Ditto car overturned several times and was badly demolished.
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Co. W. Ditto
Ditto
Ogallala
Nebraska Territorial Pioneer Thomas Stevens Dies at 77
Thomas Henry Stevens, 77, a Nebraska territorial pioneer, died at Bridgeport where his family lived since 1903. Born October 5, 1850 in Plattsmouth, he leaves four daughters and a son among other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Henry Stevens
Nebraska
Bridgeport
Plattsmouth
Weather Turmoil Hits Gering Scotts Bluff Area Crops
Rain and hail in the Gering Scotts Bluff territory caused about 30000 dollars in damage destroying many beet fields and other crops. In Ft Laramie two cloudbursts shattered ditch banks washed out bridges toppled telephone poles and snapped wires.
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Gering-Scottsbluff
Ft. Laramie
Family Faces Series of Appendicitis Surgeries at Lodge Pole
The Noah Walters family at Lodge Pole has endured multiple appendicitis cases. Noah Walters underwent surgery six weeks ago and recovered after a critical illness. His brothers were operated on within the same week, and the fourth son now shows symptoms and is expected to need hospital care soon.
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Noah Walters
Lodge Pole
Hore
Northport area man dies at 62 after long Mountain States tenure
John A. Hutton aged 62 died at his home near Northport. He and his wife homesteaded there in 1900 and claimed their claim for decades. He served in an executive role at Mountain States Telephone for many years. Three Mountain States employees served as pallbearers. Surviving are his wife two sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hutton
Northport
Mountain States Telephone Company
Two women injured by gasoline fire in Torrington basement
Mrs. Clarence McIntosh, 50, died from burns while Mrs. Ruth Colyer is hospitalized with severe burns after gasoline used for cleaning in the Colyer home basement at Torrington. Colyer, a businessman and public official, is married to Ruth Colyer and daughter of Charles S. Swanson, formerly of Mitchell valley. McIntosh was a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence McIntosh
Ruth Colyer
Colyer
Torrington
Oliver J. Colyer
Charles S. Swanson
Mitchell Valley
McIntosh
General Smedley Butler Voices War Foe Claims
General Smedley D Butler head of the U S Marines spoke in Ger ing as a guest of the Veterans of Foreign Wars calling munition makers war fomenters and saying ex service men can mobilize public opinion to avert the looming world war He urges service veterans to lead in the effort now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smedley D. Butler
U. S. Marines
Gering
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Butler
Injured Nebraska man after hay stack accident
M. W. Nielsen, once northeast of Dannebrog, was knocked from a two stack hay load by a stacker. He struck his head ten feet down and sustained severe back and chest injuries. X rays show a cracked sternum across the second rib and crushed second and third ribs. Recovery expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Nielsen
Dannebrog
Dr W T Grmerson Visits Potter Relatives from Sterling
Dr W T Grmerson and his family from Sterling Colorado visited relatives in Potter on Sunday returning from a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T Grmerson
Sterling, Colorado
Potter
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Maxine Wells
Bernard Dejaynes
Mrs. Dejaynes
Mr. Bartlett
William Hagemeister
Mesa Verde National Park
Robertson
Dick Juells
Mrs Juelfs
Vernon Sanders
Sanders
Chris Terman
Arthur Leafdale
Hendrickson Trucking Company
Mrs
R. R. Bovee
Loren Wheeler
L. J. Hughes
Cords Cafe
Messrs
C. W. Johnson
George Coulter
HEC
Bridgeport Fire Department
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