Sidney Boy Survives 2500-Foot Parachute Descent
Walter Robbins of Sidney fell 2500 feet from an aeroplane during the Farmers Union picnic at Krueger's Lake. The parachute partially opened, yielding a rapid descent but no broken bones. He was hospitalized with severe bruising and shock, with later reports showing significant improvement. The plane had been a transient craft in Sidney for several days.
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Sidney Boy
Walter Robbins
Sidney
Farmers Union
Krueger
Will
Terrific hail storm reported at Peetz in 1928 area
Reports reached yesterday of a terrific hail storm at Peetz on Wednesday evening. The storm covered about three miles by fifteen miles and did considerable damage. The town of Peetz was within the hail area from the Chautauqua issue of July 2 to 5, 1928.
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Peetz
Bear Cats Sweep Dix and Bunker Hill Victories
The Potter Bear Cats defeated Dix 10 to 4 on Sunday with Fricke taking the loss after giving up 13 hits. Williams sparked strong defense with two errors, while McGowan no hit Bunker Hill in a 6 to 0 win at Krueger's Lake. Dick Juels filled in behind the plate for Hooks Johnson, delivering a solid performance as relief catcher. Potter to play Kimball next Sunday.
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Potter Bear Cats
Dix
Fricke
Bearcats
Williams
Bear Cats
Krueger
Lake
Bunker Hill
McGowan
Potter
Dick Juelfs
Hooks Johnson
Juel
Kimball
Brother killed by lightning shocks Atwood death
N. J. Nelson of Potter area was called to Atwood Kansas early this week by the death of his brother who was struck by lightning. No further details of the incident were learned.
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N. J. Nelson
Potter
Atwood
Kansas
Community News From Potter Area Events and Visits
Antelope Divide residents hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J W Bertramson and Alice Olson. Joyce Larson improved after hospital stay. Ladies Aid met with many in attendance and lunch served. various visits and dinners noted with neighbors in Potter and surrounding towns. a baby girl Ruth Edna born to Edgar Hicks on June 7. local sales and business visits including farm equipment listings and Harold Lloyd film outing in Sidney last week.
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J. W. Bertramson
Alice Olson
Will Gustafson
Joyce Larson
Carl Larson
Miller Hospital
V. A. Nelson
H. A. Lockhart
L. K. Nelson
Ladies Aid Society
C. P. Herboldsheimer
C. A. Larson
Ed. Hinke
Edson Madden
Christie
Kimball
Harry Hazlitt
Sidney
George Whitney
Burches
Dix
Edgar Hicks
Ruth Edna
Potter Roundup Echoes With Visits And Injuries
J A Woten and brother John visited Potter for a few hours Sunday greeting old friends. Jess and Mrs Tompkins and children left to visit eastern state relatives. W B McMullen of Benedict Nebr stayed with Hagemeister family. Fred C Johnson nursed a broken finger from a foul tip in the Potter Dix game. Martin Knapp returned from vacation in Omaha and Salt Lake City. Morris Christofferson injured unloading a combine. a small leg bone was broken.
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J. A. Woten
Potter
John
Jess Tompkins
W. B. McMullen
Benedict, Nebr
Fred C. Johnson
Morris Christofferson
Sheridan Woman Visits Sisters and Nephews in Wyoming
Mrs John Johnson of Sheridan Wyoming visits at the home of her sisters Mrs Julius Johnson and Mrs A J Ames and her nephews Clarence and Alfred Strandberg During the stay she shares time with family in a warm social gathering highlighting kinship and regional ties.
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John Johnson
Sheridan, Wyo
Julius Johnson
A. J. Ames
Clarence and
Alfred Strandberg
Shanefelts Visit Aurora Kinfolk Then Plan Colorado Trip
Gladys and Lyle Shanefelt of Aurora Nebraska stayed Friday to Wednesday with their uncle George Coulter and his family. They will visit other relatives at Minatare and tour Colorado before returning home.
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Gladys and
Lyle Shanefelt
Aurora
Nebr
Geo. Coulter
Minatare
Willour Scenic Colorado
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U.S. A. Theatre
Neb
Tom Mix
Silver Valley
Patsy Ruth Miller
Harry Dunbar
Joan Crawford
James Murray
House Peters
Rose Marie
Thurs
Pola Negri
BearCat
F. Johnson
Bundy
E. McGowan
Cc. McGowan
Mayer
Bartlett
Larson
Christensen
Witt
Himmelright L
R.j.wallick
Corner Grocery Drygoods Shoes
del Monte Muscat
Argo
Aes Rn
Rai
Mea
Eddie
Seyfang Mercantile Co
Solitaire
Jimmy Jensen
Harrisburg
Dewey Larson
Earnest Tracy
Mrs. Baurman
Bud Thorpe
John Reddy
Harley Hite of
Egbert
Mrs. Wm. Heinemann
Geo. Reetz
F. C. Harris
Cheyenne
C. E. Smith
J. E. Poindexter
Ray Arnell
The
Home Lumber Company
Albin
Wyo
Janesville
Sam Wickstrom
Harold Lloyd
Henry’s Store
McCalls Patterns
Peters
CSS
the Johnson Store
Ron Fc
Ged
Fastat
Zrortava
Martin Knapp
Omaha
Salt Lake City
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