North Potter social notes and weekend visits
Mrs Dan Fisk hosted guests at the Fred Reetz home while Geneva Elmquist's birthday was celebrated with the Hates family and others. Several households hosted relatives and friends over the weekend including Elmquist, Reetz, Strandberg, Jacobson, Johnson, Wickstrom, Tompkins, Tank, Harms, Anderson, and Crowell with dinners and calls across North Potter and Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Fisk
Fred Reetz
Geneva Elmquist
Henry Hates
A. B. Rapp
Clarence Strandberg
Esther
Alfred
Strandbregg
Albert Jacobson
Ired Elmquist
Ray Johnson and
Edgar Anderson
Cynthia Tompkins
Jess Tompkins
Sidney
Sam Wickstrom
Gons
Cheyenne
Ted Farr
Hmtel Tank
Herbert Johnson
Ray Fisher
C. C. Crowell
Imiel Tank
Arthur Harms
Ray Wickhorst
Tarel Ray
Ernest Anderson
Local dinner guests at Wickstrom home noted
Mrs Ed Morrow was among dinner guests at the Henry Wickstrom home on Sunday. Also present were Mr and Mrs Clarence Arp and family and Mr and Mrs Sam Wickstrom and their sons in the afternoon.
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Ed. Morrow
Henry Wickstrom
Clarence Arp
Sam Wickstrom and
21 Murders in London Report Shocks Cody Enterprise
A Cody Enterprise summary notes London police report showing eight million population with 21 murders in a year. Only one unsolved, eleven killers died by their own hand, ten were arrested, one acquitted. The piece contrasts Britain and United States crime, blaming delays, miscarriages of justice, corrupt lawyers, and ties between politicians and crime.
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Cody
London
America
Critique of American crime policy and law enforcement
The speaker argues that crime thrives where law enforcement is incompetent lax or corrupt. They claim minor infractions breed larger crimes and urge public demand for elimination of crime causes. They call for honest enforcement efficient courts and universal respect for law to reduce the crime record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England’s
Fred W. Anderson for Fifth District Progres sive farmer and businessman
Nebraska native Fred W. Anderson, 52, a Dawson County farmer and successful retail business leader, advocates higher farm prices, anti graft, and prosperity through irrigation. He has served on the Nebraska State Normal Schools Board of Education and as its secretary, pushing sugar, potato, alfalfa, and livestock industry protections and continued irrigation development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Dawson County
Nebraska State Normal Schools
Dance at Fred Weeth Barn South of Pr ter
A dance is announced to be held Saturday evening June 23 at the Fred Weeth barn located about 22 miles south of Pr ter. The notice notes a social gathering with music and dancing.
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Fred Weeth
Pr Ter
Mrs Clayton Parks Potter Caller in Potter Tuesday
Mrs Clayton Parks a FERA worker acted as a caller in Potter Tuesday providing information and assistance to residents as part of local relief efforts.
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Clayton Parks
FERA
Potter
Sidney visit and Potter business call noted
Carol Cords spent last Wednesday at the Babcock home in Sidney. Walter Ehlers of Dix was a business caller in Potter Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Cords
Babcock
Sidney
Walter Ehlers
Dix
Potter
Who Said It Couldn Rain Here In This Country
A provocative line underscores a debate about rainfall and climate policy. The remark highlights frustration with drought conditions and prompts discussion of water management strategies and agricultural reliance on monsoon or rainfall.
Undertaker Ad for Rice Funeral Home in Sidney Nebraska
When you think undertaker think Rice Funeral Home Sidney Nebraska phone 107. 5c tf
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Rice Funeral Home
Sidney
Nebraska
For Sale Two Hereford yearling bulls near Potter
Two purebred Hereford yearling bulls are for sale by Chris Terman miles southeast of Potter. Mrs Ed Fisher’s grandson Buster of Omaha is visiting the Fisher home this week.
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Hereford
Chris Terman
Miles SE
Potter
Ed. Fisher
Buster
Omaha
Fisher
Williams Family Returns From Missouri Resettling Here
Frank Williams and his family recently came back from Missouri and are once again establishing their residence in the community.
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Frank Williams
Missouri
Auxiliary to Meet at Home of Mrs Enevoldsen
Auxiliary will meet June 27 at the home of Mrs. Fred Enevoldsen with Mrs. Dewey Lovall assisting hostess. Everyone please come.
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Fred Enevoldsen
Dewey Lovall
Archie McMillan Attends Julesburg Odd Fellows Convention
Archie McMillan attended an Odd Fellows convention in Julesburg last Friday. He notes that heavy rains affected the area, bringing extra downpours to the region and possibly impacting local activities.
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Archie McMillan
Julesburg
Mr. McMillan
Higgins Plans Exterior Paint Job on East Town Residence
Wm Higgins is preparing to repaint the exterior of his east town residence, applying several coats of paint to greatly enhance the property's appearance and condition.
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Wm. Higgins
Kimball visitors enjoy horseshoe games with Edens duo
Barney Edens and his son Art of Kimball visited in Potter last Saturday and played several horseshoe games during the stop.
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Barney Edens and Son
Art
Kimball
Potter
Dalton man visits Sidney after stroke recovery
John Seifer Jr of Dalton spent Friday in Sidney for the first time in four months. He suffered a slight stroke several months ago and has largely stayed home. Now he is getting around again and appears to be on the road to recovery.
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John Seifer, Jr
Dalton
Sidney Friday
Mr. Seifer
Bearcats awarded win after Lodge Pole forfeit and local games
Potter did not play last Sunday as the Bearcats were credited with a win due to a Lodge Pole forfeit. Kimball defeated Peetz 2-1 in a 14 inning affair. Gurley beat Bunkerhill 4-1 and Chappell beat Lorenzo with no score provided. Sidney defeated Alliance 5-2 in a non league tilt.
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Potter
Bearcats
Kimball
Peetz
Gurley
Bunkerhill
Chappell
Lorenzo
Sidney
Alliance
Elmo Scott Watson and a line of American history heirs
The piece notes Elmo Scott Watson’s deep ties to American history across ten generations. Ancestry traces from Mayflower immigrants in 1620 to later settlers who fought in the French and Indian War, the Revolution, and the War of 1812. It highlights a paternal Ohio pioneer hunter and a maternal line of Kentucky pioneers and frontier fighters.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Review
Ohio
Old Northwest Territory
Kentucky
Frontier writer Watson chronicling early American history
Famed feature writer and historian Mr. Watson, who fought alongside Daniel Boone at Blue Licks, grew up on an Illinois farm and has long studied pioneer life. He worked in Colorado and Illinois, reporting history themes for newspapers and as a freelancer, weaving facts into engaging narratives. He joins historical societies and inspires teachers with sidelights on events from schoolbook days.
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Daniel Boone
Blue Licks
Illinois
Mr. Watson
Colorado
Ilinois
Watson
Watson's varied writings span science sports and arts
Noted American author and Northwestern Medill School instructor Watson broadens readers' horizons with lively pieces on popular science sports literature and fine arts, offering insights beyond strict historical topics. He trains future feature writers and remains a foremost national figure in feature journalism.
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Watson
America
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Notice of Heirship Determination in Clithero Estate
Robert S Clithero files petition in Cheyenne County Nebraska seeking a court decree on the death of William W Clithero, intestate on August 19 1930, owner of W half NW quarter of Section 18 Town 10 Range 3 West, and heirs. Hearing set July 2 1934 at 10 AM in Sidney Court House.
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O. S. Gilmore
William W. Clithero
Robert S Clithero
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
York County
Sidney
Robt. A. Barlow
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