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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1928
Page
1
The Chautauqua organization reports a perfected plan for 1928 with seven programs. Tickets are on sale at local businesses at 1.75 for adults and 1.00 for children, with season passes transferable within families. Dates slated include July 2 8 4 5 and a strong program lineup promising engaging entertainment.
N J Wilson marked his 78th birthday last Sunday with a family gathering. Children and spouses joined him, including Elmer Wilson and family of Egbert, Harry Wilson and family of Kimball, and Thos Iverson and Joseph Johnson families of Potter, for a day of celebration.
Large numbers from Potter and the community attended the Farmers Union picnic at Krueger's Lake last Wednesday. Reports say a large crowd was present and the event was a success.
John G Meyrs who lives near the Point of Rocks is reported to be quite ill this week.
Western Nebraska and parts of northern Colorado received heavy rains on the weekend. Potter reported 1.20 inches total with 0.85 inches Sunday, while other areas saw one to five inches in cloudbursts. Flooding closed roads and washed out bridges in places. High water delayed golfers returning from Sterling as creeks rose, yet crop prospects brighten with abundant moisture and potential record yields for Cheyenne County and surrounding areas.
Word arrived this week of Mrs. Henry Holl’s death in Snyder Nebraska. Her son Carl Holl and his wife were called to Snyder during her illness and were with her at the end. The notice appears in a Chautauqua program from July 1928.
Mrs J W Henry age 69 mother of Walter Henry of Potter and James Henry of Chappell died at his Potter home at 3 pm Friday June 15 1928 after a brief illness from heart trouble Funeral services were held June 18 1928 at the community church ten miles south of Elsie Perkins county and she was laid to rest beside her husband who died April 25 1928 Though never residing in Potter she visited her son and was a devout Methodist and loving mother The community extends sympathy to the family
Potter announces the marriage of Carl Dahlman and Maude Peterson at Reno on June 14. The couple will reside at Westwood California after July 1. Both from Potter they are well respected. the bride taught fifth and sixth grade before the wedding. The Review extends congratulations and wishes a long, pleasant married life.
Local management continues weekly movie showings at Leyfang theatre with a Thursday program. This week’s second show promises a comedy feature Circus Rookies starring Karl Dane and Geo. K. Arthur, paired with an amusing supporting cast and a one reel oddity titled Soaring Wings.
The Auxiliary will meet next Wednesday afternoon June 27 at the home of Mrs. C. W. Johnson and daughter Lulu. All members are requested to be present.
Pine Bluffs faces Bushnell next Sunday followed by Potter at Kimball Peetz at Dix Cheyenne plays Bunker Hill. Mr and Mrs Sam McCullough who spent winter in California have returned to Central City Nebraska per office advice.
The article explains a new monthly service charge for accounts averaging under fifty dollars, meant to offset bank overhead on numerous small accounts. It notes the charge is 50 cents per month, excludes savings and time deposits, and targets smaller customers while encouraging larger balances.
Local golfers endured a rainy return from the Kimball-Sterling 18 hole match at Sterling. Participants included C. E. Biggs Henry James John Woten R. J. Wallick R. A. Babcock Dr. C. V. Johnson N. S. Miller and Jess Tompkins, many with families, despite heavy rain that flooded roads and halted travel.
A. A. Wagner, janitor of the local school building, returned from Colorado State Teachers College at Greeley where he attended the custodians and engineers course. The program aims to improve floor care, coal economy, ventilation, and maintaining steady school temperatures. This marks Wagner’s second summer course in the field.
Mrs Emil Leafdale who recently had a major operation and relapse returned Monday evening from the hospital and is staying with her mother Mrs Emma Olsen in Potter. Though still ill and not fully recovered, she is convalescing rapidly and credits flowers and cards from friends for some improvement. She cannot thank everyone personally.
Owing to heavy rain last Sunday evening the Father’s Day sermon was postponed to next Sunday morning. A splendid crowd attended the Oddfellows memorial service. Saint John’s Day observance is set for 5:00 p.m. in Johnson’s Grove weather permitting with Masons invited. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Evening service at 5:00 p.m. in Johnson’s Grove with a Builders and Masterbuilders topic.
Senator C W Johnson reports a shipment from the state hatchery containing a small fish assortment planted in streams from Lodge Pole to Potter on Thursday of last week. The move aims to stock popular stream fish across the area.
An advertising note promotes Lincoln Star subscriptions with a special rate through November 15, 1928. Sunday editions cost 2.00 while weekdays cost 1.60, urging readers to subscribe and mention the ad when subscribing.
A baby boy named Harry Arthur Jr. was born last Sunday evening to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Warner. Mother and child are doing nicely.
Potter invites residents to spend Independence Day in town with a grove east of town opened by Senator C. W. Johnson. Expect a ball game, other sports, moving pictures, and two chau tauqua programs. Pack lunches, enjoy shade and water, meet neighbors, and celebrate safely. Watch next week's Review for details.
The Porter Oil company opened a new service station on West Lincoln Highway to serve motorists with Porter oils P B tractor oils and Shell gasoline from Pennsylvania crude. The facility will offer crankcase service and increasing vehicle care and is part of the company's growing western Nebraska network.
Oscar Moench son of Henry Moench of the north table finds and digs out a den containing ten half-grown coyotes. He and his father excavate the animals while the mother watches from half a mile away. These ten coyotes will be missing from the census when the roll is called.
Bushnell lost its league opener at Cheyenne 9 to 8 after leading until the ninth. Cheyenne scored three runs with two outs to steal the win. Earlier, Bunker Hill defeated Kimball 4 to 3 in five innings before rain halted play.
A St John s Masonic service is planned for next Sunday afternoon at 5 00 pm at the grove weather permitting as part of the day s regular M E services Rev Troy will preach on Builders and Masterbuilders The event is open to all with Masons likely to attend in a body
The schedule shows July 2 to 5 1928.Chautauqua events include afternoon and evening programs each day with acts such as Metropolitan Trio Southland players and Robert O Bowman in personator.Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is the evening play on July 2. Ye Olde New England Choir lecturer Guy Morse Bingham speaks July 4. Premier artists Beatrice Weller cartoons and the comedy play Pigs are featured July 5.
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