Death Claims Young Mother Former Potter Resident
Neva Ruth Bockstelter 25 wife of H E Bockstadter died June 11 1936 in Napa California after a sudden heart attack following a five day pulmonary illness. She is survived by her husband a son Dale and her Hicks and Bockstelter families. funeral held in Napa with interment in Napa Cemetery.
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Neva (Hicks) Bockstadter
Napa
California
Napa Daily Journal
Bockstadter
Elmer Hicks
Potter
Corona
Neva
Neva Ruth Bockstelter
Wilson Street
H. E. Bockstadter
Buck’s
Third Street
Palace Hotel
Durward Winn
Nebraska
Mildred Bockstelter
Thirdstreet
Victory Hospital
Anton Benish Birthday Celebration At 88
Anton Benish hosted a large gathering for his 88th birthday last Sunday in the community. Friends and relatives arrived with baskets of food to share and extended wishes for many joyful returns. Guests included Al Benish Sidney. Joe Slama and family. Chas Slama and family. Joe Kubis and family. Vince Ted and family. John Nelson and family. Chas Nelson and family. L R Neeman. Chas Dedick Sr and family. Will Benish and family. Gust Erickson. Mrs Lester Stecher. Mrs Sheldon. Jack Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Benish
al Benish
Sidney
Joe Slama
Chas. Slama
Joe Kubis
Vince Ted
John Nelson
Chas. Nelson
L. R. Neeman
Chas. Dedick Sr
Will Benish
Gust Erickson
Lester Stecher
Sheldon
Jack Newport
Potter Cubs Win First League Game Of Season
The Potter Cubs defeated Bunkershill 10 to 5 to break into the win column, led by strong pitching from Earl Anderson and timely hitting. Potter hosts Peetz next Sunday led by Lefty Rheimers, with a 2:30 start on the northwest diamond. admission is free for ladies and children, 25 cents for men.
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Potter Cubs
Bunkerhill
Earl Anderson
Cubs
Peetz
Lefty Rheimers
Potter
Colorado Boys
Lefty Rheimer
Fire department called Friday for barber shop basement blaze
The fire department answered a noon summons last Friday at Riggs Barber Shop after smoke poured from the basement. Investigators found a disconnected stove pipe on a small water heater causing the smoke fill.
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Riggs
Potter Day Committees Named for 1936 Potter Days
The following committees will serve for the August 28 and 29 Potter Days celebration with first named members as chairmen. Executive chair Dr. J. J. Fiegenschuh. Finance chaired by Wm. Hagemeister. Sports led by Mr. Weimers and Rev. C. R. Tanner. Baseball and Water Fight by Emil Nelson Wayne Reichstein and Fire Department. Advertising by H. Stevens and H. Swanson. Exhibite-Historicale chaired by Harry Courtright and others. Parade led by F. W. Vaughan. Agriculture, Livestock, Household Department, School Exhibit and Potter Day Dress detailed with multiple members including E. R. Hadley and Mrs. W. T. Sloan. The list enumerates committees and chairmen for the 1936 event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Hansen
Wm. Hagemeister
F. W. Vaughan
Ed. Maher
Walter Henry
Leslie Wiekgorst
Gertrude Nelson
D. F. Enevoldsen
N. S. Miller
Ada Brady Potter
Dean Hagemeister
Harry Swanson
Ralph Merscheilm
Strayed or Stolen Mare Near Kimball Nebraska
Notice lists a one day old horse: a black mare about 1400 pounds. Reward offered by W. W. McIntosh at four miles northwest of Kimball Nebraska for its recovery.
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W. W. McIntosh
Kimball
Potter Village sells near cost electric appliances to customers
The Village of Potter offers stock of Leonard refrigerators two 5 and 6 foot models and two L H electric ranges at near cost with generous terms. Cash price plus 23 monthly payments. deposits from 11.65 to 23.71 and monthly payments from 2.74 to 6.06. Two items at Maher Hdwe Co and one at R S Proudft Co. The aim is to boost plant revenue and electric consumption. Softball crowds rise under floodlights as season costs and fundraising through hat collections are noted.
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Potter
Dix
Leonard
L.&h. Electric
Maher Hdw. Co
R. 8 S. Proudfit Company
Schwartz
Farmers
Pleasant View Ramblers
Pleasant View
Fire Department
Joe’s Boys
Sidney Legion Cancel July Fourth Celebration
The Sidney American Legion announced no celebration will be held in Sidney on July 4. They could not secure the planned entertainment and chose to cancel rather than offer lower value entertainment.
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Sidney American Legion
Sidney
Legion
Methodist services split between grove and church event
The Methodists will not hold Sunday afternoon services at Johnson's Grove but will conduct the 8:00 pm evening service at the church. The evening program is the Bible School achievement program.
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Johnson’s Grove
Potter village board okays sale of electric ranges and refrigerators
The Potter Nebraska village board met in special session on June 12 1936 with Chairman John Witt and Trustees Arnell Brady Schwartz Gunderson present. A complaint about drainage was discussed and the board agreed to inspect the property. A resolution was adopted to stock and sell electric ranges and refrigerators to customers to boost electricity consumption. The board adjourned with H Stevens as clerk treasurer.
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Potter
Nebraska
Sesson
Potter Review
John Witt
Alfred Arnell
C. J. Brady
Joe P. Schwartz
Geo. H. Gunderson
H. Stevens
Martin Leafdale
Brady
Arnell
Potter, Nebr
Schwartz
Clerk-Treas
Methodist Church Notes and Schedule
Dr. R. Tanner, pastor, announces next Sunday worship at 11 o clock with special music and sermon. The 5 o clock grove service is replaced by an 8 o clock bible school achievement program in church with offering to defray expenses. Bible school picnic at Johnson grove Friday. Youth attend Epworth League Summer Institute in Gothenburg next Sunday.
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Methodist
R. Tanner
the Grove
Gothenburg
Epworth League
Potter Coop Grain Co annual meeting notice
The Potter Coop Grain Co will hold its annual meeting at 8 00 o clock in the evening of June 27 in their office. Election of one director and possible amendment to by laws is some of the business. E R Hadley president A M Leafdale treasurer.
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Potter Coop. Grain Co
E. R. Hadley
Sidney Stores Close All Day Saturday July Fourth
The Telegraph reports Sidney stores will be closed all day Saturday July 4. They will observe Friday hours the preceding day.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Family outing to Laramie with Miss Morrow and children
Mr and Mrs Hagemeister and three children spent Sunday in Laramie Wyoming and other scenic points. They were accompanied by Miss Alice Morrow who will attend summer school at Laramie.
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Dean Hagemeister
Laramie
Wyo
Alice Morrow
Child Burns From Tractor Radiator Accident
Robert Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson, was severely scalded Monday by water in a tractor radiator. The burns were mainly on his chest. He has received medical care and is recovering nicely.
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Robert Nelson
Peter Nelson
Cleo Tourney Couple United in Sterling Ceremony
Miss Cleo Tourney wed Mr Eugene Schmidt in a 2:00 Sunday ceremony at the bride's sister Mrs Emerit Milton's home in Sterling Colorado. Rev Howard L Elston officiated. The bride wore navy blue taffeta with white accessories and carried American beauty roses and white sweet peas. The couple planned a Rocky Mountain wedding trip and will reside on a Potter Nebraska area farm after June 22.
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Cleo Tourney
Eugene Schmidt
Emerit Milton
Sterling
Colo
Howard L. Elston
Rocky Mountains
A. Tourney
Ovid
Crawford
Nebraska
Potter High School
State Teachers College
Kearney
Pi Amega Pi
National Honorary Commercial Fraternity
Crawford High School
Schmidt
Auugust Schmidt
Potter
Potter Kireth
Potter State Bank
Club Meeting Notes Under Mrs. Chris Terman Sponsorship
The club sponsored by Mrs. Chris Terman will meet June 25 with Winda Herboldsheimer. Previous gathering included Carol and Deloras Nelson. Members judged their pictures and began rugs, ending with lunch served by the hostess.
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Chris Terman
Winda Herboldsheimer
Carol
Deloras Nelson
Amy Ann Larson
Better Body Builders Club Meeting Procures Health Habits
The Better Body Builders club met at Irene Dunlavy’s home on Thursday June 11 to discuss good health habits. Members checked posture and tried exercises for better posture. New member Helen Mae Conover joined. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Next meeting at Geneva Elmquist’s home on June 24. Reporter Helen Fisher.
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Better Body Builders Club
Irene Dunlavy
Helen Mae Conover
Geneva Elmqust
Helen Fisher
4H Club Meeting Sets Date and Welcomes New Members
The club met at the leader’s home to frame pictures and hold a business session. The achievement day was rescheduled to June 21 in the schoolhouse music room with mothers or parents invited. New members Delores Coulter and Alice Heimer joined. two existing records were handed in and the next meeting is June 25 at the leader’s home.
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Delores Coulter
Alice Heimer
Farmers Union Picnic Draws North and South Locals
A large crowd from the north and south locals attended the Farmers union picnic Friday at Johnson's grove. Several good speakers were present and gave instructive talks.
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Farmers Union
Johnson’s Grove
Johnsons Visit Sterling For Brief Business Trip
C. W. and Clarence Johnson drove to Sterling, Colorado last Thursday afternoon on a short business mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W
Clarence Johnson
Sterling
Colo
Potter Cubs Triumph Over Sidney Seals in Picnic Day Game
Potter's juvenile team upset the Sidney Seals 5 to 2 at the Farmers Union picnic field. Erv Marlatt pitched for Potter with W Reichstein at first as the Cubs outplayed and out-hit their opponents. Keith Schwartz led Potter with a perfect four-at-bat day and Harry Coates made long running catches in the outfield. Bales and Rhemers were Sidney's battery.
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Potter Cubs
Potter
Sidney Seals
Cubs
Erv. Marlatt
W. Reichstein
Sikney Seals
Farmers Union
Bales
Keith Schwartz
Harry Coates
Stewart Nelson Returns To Boulder For Summer Vacation
Stewart Nelson, a student at Boulder, Colorado, came back home last week for the summer vacation period.
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Stewart Nelson
Boulder, Colo
Friendly Indian club fishing trip to Kimball reservoir
Reverend Tanner led the Friendly Indian club on a fishing trip to Kimball reservoir last Friday with the group of boys in attendance.
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Tanner
The
Friendly Indian Club
Kimball Reservoir
Sidney man R V Francis listed as business caller in Potter
R V Francis of Sidney appeared in Potter on Monday afternoon as a business caller, with no further details provided.
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R. V. Francis of
Sidney
Potter
Osborns Visit N S Miller Home In Sidney
Mr and Mrs M W Osborn of Sidney called at the N S Miller home Tuesday evening of last week in a brief social visit noted by the local column.
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M. W. Osborn
Sidney
N. S. Miller Home
SLEGHORN FRIES OFFERED FOR SALE WITH DELIVERY DETAILS
Item lists sleghorn fries weight 114 pounds priced 30 cents per pound with Saturday delivery to Pot ter. The notice mentions Peter Nelson and Mrs Bathe g Waterman and two daughters from Denver visiting Mrs Waterman’s parents Mr and Mrs Martin Leafdale.
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Potter
Peter "Nelson
Bathe
G Waterman
Denver
Mrs Marx and Son From Nebraska Visit Hooper Guests
Mrs. Marx of Hooper and a son of Silvertozi Nebraska were guests of Mrs. Jennie MacAdam Friday and Saturday.
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Marx
Hooper
Silvertozi, Nebr
Jennie MacAdam
Potter went to Sidney for Kaub sermon at church
A reader named Potter traveled to Sidney Sunday evening to hear Rev. L. H. Kaub of Lexington preach at the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Potter
Sidney
L. H. Kaub
Lexington
M.E. Church
Box Social Skating Party At Benish Hall
A community box social skating party takes place Saturday night at Benish hall. Ladies who bring boxes skate free and all residents are welcome to attend.
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Benish Hall
County Commissioners Proceedings June 9 10 1936 Cheyenne County
The Board of Equalization met by adjournment on June 9 1936 with Ford Wickhorst as chairman and Guy Shaw as member. J H Foster county assessor P J Heaton county attorney and Helen Johnson deputy clerk attended as the board adjusted individual and precinct assessments. Adjourned to June 11 1936. The board reconvened June 10 1936 to continue correcting assessments with precinct and county assessors and adjourned to June 15 1936.
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Board of Equalization
Ford Wickhorst
Guy Shaw
J. H. Foster
P. J. Heaton
Helen Johnson
Guy .Shaw
J .H. Foster
P. Heaton
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Napa Valley
J. J. Fiegenschuh
D. F. @nevoldsen
Treas
Joe P. Schwertz
C. V. Johnson
Mr. Weimers
C. R. Tanner
Baseball
Emil Nelson
Wayne Reichstein
Llama
Joe Nelson
Concessione
R. E. Slocumb
T. E. Maher JC
Slama
A. M. Leafdale
American Legion
Harry Wells
George Reetz
H. Swanson
E. H. Seyfang
C. E. Knight
Ralph Robertsons
George Gunderson
Wi. C. Sheets
Karl Fricke
Harry Courtright
Helsing
George Hicks
Kenneth Rose Dale Chambers
Mrs
Lula Slocumb
Helsing G. L
Rev. G. H. Boehnke
Hugo Harrison
Ralph Robertson
Ervin Wheeler
Tim Ellenwood
Bd. Erickson
Harvey Fisher
Fred Wickhorst
W. Johnson
Guy Terman
Jim Bertramson
George Coulter
Chas
Joe Johnson
Art Schuessler
Elmer Buhrdort
Wm. Goding
Alfred Annell
Edgar Anderson Martin Christofferson
Household Department
W. T. Sloan
Village 18
Potter and DIX
Village ® Board
Bible School
Johnson Grove
Orc
Frank Dolezal
Emimi Orchestra
Hazel Jacobson
Clarence Rogers
Lulu Slocumb
Slocumb
Rogers
Sunshine 4-H Club
Humble Sidney Seals
the County Commissioners
Official
Cheyenne ‘County Court House
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