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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
1
A week of showers varied by area with many roads and bridges damaged by flood waters while some zones stayed dry. Instances of hail and rising moisture were noted, with trains redirected by west storms and reports of washouts. Additional rain amounts included 0.27 and 0.35 inches in recent days.
Public notice invites attendees to hear the Wesleyan Male Quartet from Nebraska Wesleyan University at the Methodist church on June 23 at 8:00 p.m. The program includes songs readings and instrumental numbers with a free will offering and no admission charge. Nebraska Wesleyan is highlighted for strong music and speech programs and past top state and national contest results.
Gaylord Doyle age 18 years 11 months 21 days was buried at Potter cemetery Tuesday afternoon beside his father John Doyle and brother Vincent. He died March 17 1938 from a self inflicted gunshot wound at his home near Tallulah Louisiana. Rev C R Tanner officiated recommittal services and Rice Funeral Home Sidney conducted arrangements. Sympathy extended to the bereaved mother Mrs George Schalnus and relatives.
Mrs Latica Osborn wife of C J Osborn dies suddenly of a heart attack at 917 Maple street Sidney presenting a long Nebraska life. Born Ira Latica Bewley in Illinois in 1864 she moved west with Osborn family to Cheyenne County in 1885 and later to Sidney. Surviving are her husband seven children and seven grandchildren. Funeral held at Sidney Methodist Church with large turnout.
Col Joe P Schwartz reports a lively sale with packing sows at 7.85 per cwt, three red hogs totaling 735 pounds at 8.70, one milk cow at 63.00, a 325 red heifer at 5.40, small weaners at 5.90 each, a whiteface bull calf at 5.30, and a whiteface bull at 76.00.
County Agent urges Cheyenne county farmers to cooperate in spreading poison bait as hoppers invade fields. Weather has hindered efforts but early, thin, even application on clear days at 65 to 70 degrees is advised. Precinct schedules list Lodgepole Eagle Sidney Colton Union Valley Huntsman Gurley Lorenzo Bunkerhill Davison Brownson Pleasant View Chambers Potter and Trognitz.
Co R Tanner pastor notes joyful Children Day program with eleven dollar offering. Invites worship next Sunday at 11 oclock and 5 oclock at Johnson grove, Wesleyan Male quartet performs Thursday June 23 at 8 pm with no admission charge and free will offering. Partners plan transport to Lexington institute.
Residents report youths shooting birds with air rifles and other tools. City ordinance bans such acts and calls for immediate cessation. Additional complaints concern late night driving through residential areas. warnings of arrests and court cases follow. Mr and Mrs John Seyfang consult doctors in Rochester Minnesota for Mrs Seyfangs health.
The Farmers Union annual picnic will be at Lodge Pole city park next Wednesday, June 22, starting at 10:00 a.m. A 10:30 a.m. races program, 11:00 a.m. short program with singing, invocation, welcome by W. T. Hafler, and address by C. Edgar Leafdale. Noon basket dinner, 1:00 p.m. music by Peggy and Jack Hiatt, balloon ascension, 1:15 p.m. speeches by H. C. Hansen and L. H. Herron, 2:30 p.m. ball game Potter v Lodgepole, 25c admission, dance at Englert's hall with Bohemian music. Carnival company on grounds day and night.
Albert Lawrence Beyer age 22 died Friday afternoon after two years of failing health. He was a Sidney native son of Mrs Iva Beyer and brother of James Beyer. Survived by mother brother and many relatives in the Bunker Hill area. Funeral from Catholic church at nine o clock Tuesday with Rev Anton Link officiating. Interment in family plot Catholic cemetery Gehrig funeral home in charge. Six cousins to serve as pallbearers.
The board of education filled two vacancies caused by resignations. Arthur Barrett of Lincoln becomes coach and commercial instructor, a Wesleyan University graduate highly recommended. Emmaline McLaughline of Hastings is named English and Spanish instructor, bringing several years of teaching experience.
The body of Mrs. Lulu Steele, 54, wife of Bert Steele, was found in a water tank on the Steele farm near Sidney. A note read I can't stand any more pain Lulu. Sheriff Schultz said no inquest planned. She had lived in Cheyenne County 25 years, with survivors including husband, daughter Margaret Leonard, grandson, two sisters in Texas, and a brother in Hollywood. Funeral services were set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Christian church.
Western Nebraska Observer reports a free for all Sunday fight among school district No. 28 members near Bushnell. Treasurer Bernard Hoskovec 37 required hospital care after altercation with Charles Strube and Harold Steck. Neighbor Francis Tomanek 16 also involved. No charges filed yet. Wisdom called years of bad feeling the cause.
The Dalton Lutheran congregation marks its 25th anniversary with morning and afternoon services on Sunday June 19. Rev John C Hershey D D Synodical President will speak at 11 am, and the pastor will deliver the 2 pm sermon. Potter services are canceled that day and moved to the following Sunday.
An old reliable jeweler offers watches and clocks cleaned for 90c, good main springs at 85c, crystals 20c each, at recession prices. A special watch sale features very cut prices and highest prices paid for old gold and filled cases.
Anton Benish Sr turned 90 on June 15 1938. He remains active and in good health. Relatives plan a gathering at his home next Sunday to honor the milestone. A longtime respected citizen, he contributed much to the progress of the community.
Household visits fill a period with many Sunday dinners and calls. Mrs Van Housen George and Flora attended a Sunday dinner at Allen Nelson’s. Mr and Mrs Madden and family and Sven Olsen with daughters called various homes. Ada visited Maurice Nelson. Wittrock and family dined at Howard Madden’s. Henry James Gene Schmidt and twins plus J H Madden called in the afternoons. Benny Rae and Donna Lee spent Monday night with Amy Amn and Joyce Larson. Arlein Struve stayed with Cressie Nelson last week. Leo Olsen Ada called at Sven Olsen’s Friday. Mrs Haack and Edith visited George Whitney Thursday. Cheerful Workers 4H met Winda Herboldsheimer on Thursday. lunch served. Billy Hates Loran Wayne Jerlyn Larson and Benny and Donna Lee Terman helped Boyd Larson celebrate seventh birthday June 11 with lunch.
Harold Meyer and Miss Rhoda Boehnke united in marriage at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church on June 14 at 4 00. Ceremony by Rev G H Boehnke with maid of honor Miss Marcella Boehnke and best man Elmer Meyer. Various attendants and flower girl, reception at bride's home with seventy guests. Community extends best wishes to the couple. Ed Nelson family joined Marsh family for birthday dinner the same day.
Clyde Nelson of Potter and Miss Estle Raper of Kimball wed in a simple Kimball ceremony at the D-Rauper home Tuesday evening. Rev. Tanner officiated with Chas Nelson as best man and Mrs Wim Raper as bridesmaid. After a wedding lunch the couple left for Denver. both are well regarded. Mrs. Nelson has been a nurse at Taylor Hospital in Sidney and Mr. Nelson works at the Potter Garage. They will reside in Potter.
Mr Glenn Ray and wife with children Maxine and Bobby traveled from Phoenix to see Mrs Emma Olson and Mrs Emil Leafdale and their kin. The visit occurred last Friday and was described as no surprise.
Herman Fricke departed last week for Marysville Kansas where he has held employment for some time.
LaVonne Vesey visited her sister Mrs Leo Olsen and spent a few days last week with Mrs V A Nelson and family at the Terman home Friday evening.
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