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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
4
Heavy rains over Friday and Saturday followed by Wednesday hail storms caused crop losses up to 75 percent in some wheat fields. Property damage included roofs and cars with many flat roofs worst hit. Hail stones reached turkey egg size and 0.24 inches of precipitation accompanied the storm.
Mr and Mrs J F Carter Mr and Mrs Winford McNealy and daughter and Miss Ozella McNealy were Potter callers on Monday afternoon They were accompanied home by Miss Virginia Carter who spent until Tuesday evening with her parents.
Harvey Hietz of Peetz acted as a caller in Potter on Monday afternoon, engaging residents with his participation in local events.
County attorney R. P. Kepler announced receipt of a $10,664.63 draft from the bonding company covering the complete defalcation by county treasurer Biggs, plus interest and court costs. The settlement ends unrest stirred by rumors that county officers mishandled the prosecution, and commends the officials for their handling of the matter.
On July 1 renters must pay a minimum for July of 1.50 for lights and 1.00 for water, with the first of each month payable in advance plus surplus used in the prior month, or risk automatic discontinuation. The rule applies only to tenants and will be strictly enforced per the Village Board of Trustees.
Masons of this community are requested to meet in front of the Masonic hall Sunday at 10 45 a m to prepare to attend church in a body in honor of St John s day. Eastern Star members are also welcome to form and attend the services in a body.
Miss Jeannetta Sloan daughter of Dr and Mrs W T Sloan plans a summer trip from Potter leaving June 25 to attend a course at Oxford England. She sails June 28 from New York aboard the Leviathan, lands Plymouth, visits London, then attends Oxford July 7 to July 28 on literature art history politics and thought. Afterward she tours Northern England Scotland France Germany and the Netherlands returning August 20 aboard the Leviathan from Southampton.
Dix and surrounding area residents attended a dance at the Gus Wistrom home Saturday night. Several families visited in Dix and Kimball, with trips to Mitchell for a district meeting and sightings of relatives in Big Springs and Potter. A father and son banquet is planned for June 24 at the church basement, with tickets available through Mrs.
A flurry of visits and gatherings fill local social pages from Friday to Sunday. Edson Madden and family visited J. H. Madden. Fern Marsh stopped by E. M. Nelson. multiple dinner and Sunday calls traced among Nelsons, Jordans, Lynns, and Larsens at various homes including Pete Howe and Harley Hiett. Several guests attended at Jim Johnson, Dewey Larson, and Geo Whitney residences. July and March references appear in passing alongside a family picnic near Quin’s ranch.
Sunday gatherings include Glenwood Lipski at Queen ranch conversations with Fred Reetz and W A Nelson wives visiting friends. several calls at Olsen Dale and Herboldsheimer homes. Chauncey Nelson birthday surprise with outdoor games and late lunch. a party at the Herboldsheimer residence featuring guitar solos by Mr Porter. A peanut hunt capped the afternoon with Alice Carol Deloris Warren Nelson and other guests.
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