Old Pioneers Gather for Birthday and Memories
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Leafdale visited Mr. Anton Benish to renew old acquaintance and pose for a picture. Benish, turning 92 on June 15, and Leafdale, nearing a birthday later this year, recall prairie days when homes were built on the western plains. Guests included the Nelsons Swanson and Leafdales, sharing a hearty lunch and reflections on frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Leafdale
Anton Benish
Mr. Benish
Mr. Leafdale
Benish
John Nelson
Ash
Chas. Nelson and
Shirley
Clyde Nelson
Selma Swanson
Emil Leafdale
A. M. Leafdale
Wm. Benish
George Leafdale
Harrisburg
New Arrivals at Potter Public Library
Potter Public Library reports new books including The Chinese Orange Mystery El Jery Queen Halfway House Disery Queen Destry Rides Again Max Brand Withering Height Emily Bronte The Midnight Visitor Margaret Sutton Maida's Little Lamp Inez Irwin Tomorrow About This Time Crimson Roses Hill Out of the Storm Hill Happiness Hill and a donation of 5.00 from the Auxiliary is gratefully acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Potter Public Library
el Jery Queen
Halfway House
Disery Queen
Destry
Max Brand
Emily Bronte
Margaret
Maida
Inez Irwin
Hill
Eby
Bunkerhill to Visit Potter Sunday in Key Local Clash
Bunkerhill will play here Sunday after the Bearcat scalps with a well balanced team and strengthened pitching staff. Potter aims for a close decision. Also two extra games booked Morrill next Wednesday under lights and Kimball at Kreugers lake on July 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunkerhill
Potter
Bearcat
Kimball
Potter Bearcats
Morrill
Kreugers Lake
Methodist Sunday School Picnic Set for June 30
The Methodist Sunday school holds its annual picnic on Sunday, June 30, at the Johnson grove. All are invited to join after the church hour with well-filled baskets. Food will be served cafeteria style from a long table set on the picnic grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Johnson Grove
Families Visit Cheyenne Veterans Hospital in Weekend Trip
Mr and Mrs Emil Nelson and daughters and Mrs Connell and children drove to Cheyenne Sunday where Mrs Connell visited Mr Connell in the veterans hospital. On Tuesday Mr and Mrs Claude Biggs and Mrs Connell visited Mr Connell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Nelson
A. B. ‘Connell
Cheyenne
Connell
Mr. Connell
Veterans Hospital
Claude Biggs
No Rain This Week Brings Mixed Crop Outlook
No rain reported in the area this week though clouds linger after southeast breezes. Last week’s heavy rain saved crops and restored pastures, with more rain hoped for as temperatures stayed seasonably warm.
Officer, Prisoner Exchange Fire Near Bayard Ends With Arrest
Ganearo Gonzales, 49, a Bayard beer worker, was shot in the leg and shoulder by State Highway Patrolman Jerry Vavrina, 30, of Alliance during a gun duel Friday night. Vavrina remained uninjured and arrested Gonzales on a drunken driving charge after a minor accident. Gonzales fired as Vavrina tried to bring him to tail, a bullet shattered the car window, and Vavrina shot Gonzales in the leg. A second shot struck the prisoner in the shoulder as Gonzales’ gun jammed. Vavrina knocked Gonzales with the gun butt, then Gonzales’ weapon was found hidden in his sock. Gonzales later received an eight-year penitentiary sentence for assaulting an officer with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganearo Gonzales
Bayard
Jerry Vavrina
Alliance
Vavrina
Gonzales
Vaorina
Thorpe and Vesey Couple Wed in Claron Iowa
Bud Thorpe of this community and Miss Irma Vesey were united in marriage at Claron Iowa on June 12 1940. Thorpe farms southwest of Potter and the bride is aunt to Lavonne Vesey and Mrs Leo Olsen. The couple are visiting Chicago then plan to settle on a local farm. The Review offers best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. F
Bud) Thorpe
Irma Vesey
Claron
Iowa
Thorpe
Potter
Lavonne Vesey
Leo Olsen
Chicago
Vacation Bible School to Close After Sunday Program
Vacation Bible School at the Methodist Church ends with an 8:00 p m program Sunday evening. A picnic is planned today for all pupils and instructors. Fifty seven enrolled and the school has been very satisfactory. Attendees are invited to enjoy the achievement program on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Potters Attend Bayard Pageant The Gift of God
Mrs Hagemeister and Mr MacAdam attend Bayard pageant The Gift of God along with Roderick Hanriette and Mr Mrs Wilkerson of Charleston South Carolina among Pot ter attendees from Pot ter last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hagemeister
Roy L. MacAdam
Roderick and
Hanriette
C. M Wilkerson
Charlston
South Carolina
Potter
Gift of God
Bayard
Dr Kahse to be honored at Sunday service
Trinity Lutheran Church plans a special anniversary service on Sunday to mark the 70th birthday of Dr W T Kahse, pastor since June 1921. He arrived when the Sidney parish included Gurley and Sidney and helped grow the congregations leading to a Gurley Dalton center by 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. T. Kahse
Gurley
Kahse
Gurley-Dalton Centre
Sermons to Be Delivered at Dr Kahse’s Services
Sidney leads Dr Kahse with Potter to be served by him as two Sunday services unfold. Bible School at 9 45 a m followed by worship and sermon at 11 a m by Dr John C Hershey president of the Nebraska Synod. Basket dinner at noon. At 1 00 p m Rev John Rhine of Gurley Dalton parish will speak and Dr Kahse will discuss matters of interest. Public invited.
Chadron College announces summer student teachers and staff
Catherine Wickhorst, from Potter, teaches grades 1 and 2 in the Chadron State Teachers college summer session under critic teacher Miss Mary Helenman. Dr. Glen Hildreth lists cadet teachers for summer. Phyllis Stanley, from Potter, teaches grades 1 and 2 with Miss Mary Heuermann as critic. Berdell Bartlett, Chadron State graduate, leaves Nemo South Dakota to become coach and principal at Wall South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron State Teachers College
Catherine Wickhorst
Potter
Chadron State Teachers’ College
Mary Helenman
Glen Hildreth
Phyllis Stanley
Mary Heuermann
Berdell Bartlett
Nemo
S. Dak
Wall, So. Dak
Bonds Carry At Sidney And Bayard
An issue of 78000 light plant revenue bonds approved by a substantial majority of Bayard voters to purchase the Western Public Service company lines and establish municipal service. At Sidney, 17000 in bonds was approved to fund a municipal swimming pool this Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Western Public Service Company
Institute Municipal Service
Sidney
Twi-State League Standings and local social visit notes
The Twi State Baseball League standings to date are listed. Social items note Mr and Mrs Wray Wyckoff as dinner guests at Mr and Mrs LeRoy Gunderson on Sunday. Also Mr and Mrs Van Wormer and their daughter of Kimball spent Saturday evening at the Gunderson and Wyckoff homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wray Wyckoff
LeRoy Gunderson
Mrs. van Wormer
Kimball
Gunderson
Radio Hams to Gather for Two Day Bridgeport Event
June 22 and 23 bring the annual radio ham gathering to Bridgeport and Redington. A hidden transmitter hunt with prizes starts Saturday at 10 am within 20 miles of Bridgeport, followed by field day from 4 pm Saturday to 6 pm Sunday at J W Niehus farm near Redington. A grand picnic dinner closes at 6 pm Sunday at W E Barden grove. Dean Hagemeister of W9KQX leads, with R M Hende serving as line foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Redington
United States
J. W.niehus
W. E. Barden Grove
Dean Hagemeister
W9kqx
R. M. Hendee
North-West Locals Share Wedding Anniversary Party
A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hougen with local families in attendance. Various residents attended joint State Conventions of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Scottsbluff, featuring tours, parades with seven bands, a drum corps contest, and a large U S flag raising amid a rockets display. Households hosted birthday and family gatherings, while soil conservationists checked windbreak trees and local visits continued with multiple relatives joining picnics and visits in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Hougen
Edwin Seheksort
Clarence~Strandberg
Alfred Johnson
George Ransom
Joe Cizek
A. M. Leafdale
Wyoming
Nebraska
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scottsbluff
United States
Dc. R. Slama
Soil Conservation Program
Slama
Bud Larson
Guy
Lawson
Ecklund
Robert Nelson
Redington
Mr. Nelson
Vinc Tec
Joe Kubes
Peter Nelson
Lloyd Shaw
Billy Smith
Frank Dvorak, Jr
Edyard
Auxiliary Meeting Set at MacAdam Home
The Auxiliary will convene on Wednesday June 26 at the home of Mrs Roy L MacAdam with Mrs Dewey Lovell as hostess. Election of officers will occur and Delores Coulter will report on her attendance at Girls State. A large turnout is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. MacAdam
Dewey Lovell
Delores Coulter
Henman Fricke Recalled to Resume UP Work in St. Vens
Henman Fricke was called to St. Vens Colorado on Wednesday to resume his work with the Union Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henman Fricke
St. Vens
Colo
Union Pacific
Potter Days 1940 dates set for August 29 30
Potter's 1940 edition is tentatively scheduled for Thursday and Friday August 29 and 30. Exec committee notes dates may change if conditions require but expects no change. Joe P. Schwartz announces upcoming chairmen meeting to assign committee heads. list of chairmen includes Finance Win Hagemeister Advertising H Stevens Concessions C B Biggs Sports Lee Hagemeister Parade F W Vaughan Baseball Wim Goding Lester Stecher Restroom Accommodations Wm Helsing Historical Exhibits Harry Courtright School Exhibits A B Connell Agricultural Ant Brandenburg Livestock Elmer Ruhrdorf Household Mrs Wim Hagemeister Potters Day Dress American Legion Auxiliary Chuck Wagon Feed 4 H Club Girls Mrs Ernest Anderson 4 H Club Boys Lee Shoemaker Dance American Legion Fire Dept Music Kenneth Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Joe P. Schwartz
Wim. Hagemeister
Fotter
American Legion Auxiliary
Chuck
Harry Courtright
Potter Wins as Batting Spree Helps Bearcats
Potter Bearcats rout Pawnee Buttes 19 to 1 Sunday behind a .532 team batting average with 26 hits in 49 at bats. Leo Fisher and Arvin Nielsen returned to boost the lineup as Nielsen went 2 for 2 with two hits. Fisher collected 3 of 5 with three runs scored, while Neilsen had a perfect day at bat. Wyoming men salvaged a late-inning run in the eighth. Next week schedules show Bunker Hill visiting Potter and Pine Bluffs at Pawnee Buttes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Bearcats
Pawnee Babtes
Potter
Leo Fisher
Arvin Nielsen
Fisher
Neilsen
Wyoming Lads
Stecher
Anderson
Kelley
Raddatz
Reinmuth
Rushman
Rf Neilsen
Nelson
Suhry
Paw. Buttes
Methodist Church Notes Invite Masons for Service
Next Sunday June 23 the Masonic lodge will be guests at the 11 am service. Sermon topic "John the Baptist." Evening program at 7 00 o clock features a Bible school achievement display and a free will offering to offset school expenses. All welcome. Institute begins Monday June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
John the Baptist
Water main extension connects Union Pacific properties
Workmen began digging a two inch water main from the alley behind the telephone office to the north side of the Union Pacific right of way near the water storage tank. The line will extend to their tank and feed other properties across the track to stock yards and houses. An altitude valve will keep tanks at capacity. Completion of Union Pacific work is expected after July 1. Chas Foust, current resident pumpman, likely to change roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacfic
Union Pacific
Chas
Foust
Western Nebraska youths return from Boys and Girls State
Miss Delores Coulter and Ralph Anderson returned Sunday from their trip to Boys State and Girls State respectively. They traveled with other youths from western Nebraska towns in the Ralph Robertson bus, with Mr. Robertson remaining in Lincoln to bring the group home. Leonard Wheeler provided an extra truck for baggage. Both Mr. Anderson and Miss Coulter reported a very successful term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Coulter
Ralph Anderson
Nebraska
Ralph Robertson
Robertson
Lincoln
Leonard Wheeler
Mr. Anderson
Miss Coulter
Coulter Birthday Party Hosts Noted by Local Guests
Mr and Mrs George Coulter hosted a birthday gathering last Sunday for Mr Coulter whose birthday falls on Monday. Their guests included Mr and Mrs August Schmidt Joyce and Wallie Mr and Mrs James Coulter and daughter and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rose and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coulter
Mr. Coulter
August Schmidt
Joyce
Wallie
James Coulter
Kenneth Rose
Morris Henrikson Heads to Chadron for Summer Studies
Morris Henrikson returned to Chadron last week to attend summer school. Stewart Nelson has returned to Boulder for special work this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Henrikson
Chadron
Stewart Nelson
Boulder
Methodist sermon urged masons to attend service
A special St Johns day sermon will be delivered by Rev. C R Tanner at the 11 o'clock service of the Methodist church next Sunday. Masons are urged to attend and meet at the church before 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
C. R. Tanner
Contractor Arnell Re-shingles Nelson Place North of the Bank
Contractor Arnell has reshingled the Nelson place north of the bank, the residence of Mr. and Mrs Raymond Slocum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnell
Nelson Place
Raymond Slocum
War Progress Report: Nazi Advances Across Europe
A historical summary notes rapid German offensives from Poland to France. It lists invasion dates, capitulations, and major events through June, including Poland in 1939, Denmark and Norway in 1940, and France in June 1940. It questions the fate of the French air force and navy as fighting continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Hitler
Poland
Warsaw
Denmark
Norway
Haakon
London
France
Paris
Hitler
Mansolini
Munich
4-H practice demo held in Sidney with state extension head present
A Monday 4-H club demonstration in Sidney drew attendance from Potter County with Mr. Frisby, state extension agent from Lincoln, in attendance. Seven Potter members participated, showing skill and teamwork in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Frisby
State Extension Avent of
Lincoln
Potter
Mr and Mrs Frank Oliverius Travel to Lodge Pole and Chappell
Mr and Mrs Frank Oliverius motor to Lodge Pole and Chappell on Sunday returning their niece Geraldine Alberd to her home in Chappell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oliverius
Lodge Pole
Chappell
Geraldine Alberd
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Sutton
Vavvrina
Vesey
Vacation Bible School
Tebrinke’s Cafe
MR. and
Mrs
E. C. Tebrinke
DR. Kahse
Neews From
Chadron College
Sidney and
PEETZ POTTER _ KIMBALL
Pine Bluffs
Pawnee Buttes
Edgar Leafdale
Erick Anderson
Adolph Engstrom
Alex Christensen
Alfred
Maxine Leafdale
A. M
D. F. Enevoldsen
Finance
Win. Hagemeister
H. Stevens
C. BE. Biggs
Sports
Lee Hagemeister
Paraide— FF
W. Vaughan
Baseball— Wim
Goding
Lester Stecher
Accomodations
Wm. Helsing
A. B. Connell
Ant
Brandenburg
Livestock
Elmer Ruhrdorf
Mrs. Ernest Anderson
Lee Shoemaker
American Legion
Fire Dept
Pawnee Buites
Peetz
Kimball_Peetz
Masons
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Belgium
Leopold
Ange
Potter Bowling Alley
Homer Light
F. Christensen
R. M. Hendee Hap Sparks
Ray Slocumb
Doc Holliday
Harrison Wm. Slama
R. E. Merscheim
E. J. Browning
Fred Carlson
Bud McMillan
August Thies
Dr. C. V. Johnson
Opal Winn
Richard Juelfs
Stines
W. A. Turner
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