Heavy rains brighten crop prospects across north table
Rains of one to three inches fell across the north table and in the Potter area on Tuesday night, with lighter showers to the south. A two section storm pattern produced heavy downpours east of Brownson and west of Potter, and road flooding followed. Sand drifts and runoff marked the aftermath, prompting calls for more rain, especially for the south table and valley.
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North Table
Potter
South Table
Rocks
Brownson
Ai Jacinito
Possible for Modern Fire Protection in Rural Districts
LB 336 signed by Governor Cochran enables rural townships to levy up to a half mill for fire protection, to form districts with county approval, and to contract with nearby cities or villages for mutual fire protection services. Citizens 60 percent of taxpayers may petition, county clerk sets meeting, and officers organize district with directors and officials.
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Cochran
Methodist Church Notes Pastor C. R. Tanner
The note invites worshipers to church school at 10, worship at 11, and a 5:00 pm grove service. It calls a Friday 8:00 pm youth meeting to plan Institute transportation, urging continued summer attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
C. R. Tanner
the Grove
Lexington
Pine Bluffs to Visit Bearcats in League Clash
Pine Bluffs comes to town next Sunday for a league game against the Bearcats. The matchup promises a tight contest as Pine Bluffs aims to grab a win, while Potter eyes avoiding the last place spot. Attend the game and cheer on your team.
St John’s Sermon to Masons at Lutheran Church
Rev W T Kahse will preach a St John s sermon to Masons at the Lutheran church next Sunday afternoon at 3 00. Although the sermon is mainly for Masons the public is invited.
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W. T. Kahse
Tornado Rips Benish Farm Buildings North of Pot ter
A tornado struck the Antony Benish home area about 12 miles northeast of Porter, wrecking the big rock barn and tearing doors, shingles, and vines. Trees were damaged. a rock block was hurled into a pasture. No one was hurt. owners await insurance appraisers before repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antony Benish
Potter
Benish Brothers
Waterman Returns Home After Medical Care in North Platte
Chas. Waterman came home early this week from North Platte where he had been under medical care the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Waterman
North Platte
National Emergency Radio Test Conducted Here
Cooperating with the Red Cross and radio league local amateur operators joined a nationwide drill to test emergency broadcasting and set accessibility. From 4:00 p m Saturday to 6:00 p m Sunday they used portable outfits, contacted 39 crews coast to coast, and proved improved emergency communication for flood scenarios and similar events.
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National Red Cross and Radio League
Dean Hagemeister
Bruce
Amgora
Wrickson
Clarence Rogers
Ray Johnson
R. M. Hendee
Potter
Republican River
To a Grand Old Pioneer Poem for Oscar BE Anderson
A printed poem by Henry Anderson bound for his father Oscar BE Anderson of Fort Collins on his 80th birthday honors a pioneer resident. It traces Swedish roots to Nebraska plains, faith, family, and lifelong labor, praising endurance and devotion to God, country, and community.
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Henry Anderson
Oscar BE. Anderson
Ft. Collins
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Nebraska
Uncle Sam
God
Worthwhile Schooling at Youths State in Nebraska
Boys State and Girls State in Lincoln last week, sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary, proved the most successful yet. Potter sent Kenneth Schwartz and Lois Mathewson, praised for active participation in state government, court, and citizenship duties. A Western Nebraska group traveled with Ralph Robertson and praised for order and behavior, with plans to share lessons in school next year.
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Lincoln
American Legion and Auxiliary
Nebraska
Kenneth Schwartz
Potter
Boys’ State
Potter Community Boosters Club
Lois Mathewson
American Legion Auxiliary
Ralph Robertson
Robertson
NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY
The town library adds titles from Edna Ferber Lorimer Rachel Field Greg Rebecca and Daphneeder Maurier. Donated works include Free Wheeling Through Africa Heida Grows Up Mr Popper's Penguins Maida titles Maida Little Shop Little School and Tittle Island by Irwin Maida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Ferber
Lorimer
Rachel Field
Greg Rebecca
Daphreeder Maurier
Africa
James C. Wilson
Heida
Spyrit
Mr. Popper
Atwater
Maida’s
Irwin Ma
Tittle Island
Irwin
Maida’s Little School
Kreitz joins local mill sales force in Lexington
E H Kreitz of Lexington Nebraska will head the Potter Milling Company sales force arriving yesterday to begin road work. His family plans to join later. Since C L Jacobson purchased the mill this spring new equipment has been added and management aims for top quality products with A T Hildebrand continuing as head miller guiding operations.
Fight at Brownson school meet ends with fine
At Brownson school meet last week a fight marred the event. George Runge paid a $25 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery brought by Harold Lyngholm. In Herdon the mood was peaceful as the directors sponsored an annual post meeting ice cream and food feed for about 75 attendees.
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Brownson
George Runge
Harold Lyngholm
Herdon
Masons Call Meeting Ahead of St John’s Service
Masons are requested to meet at the Masonic hall on Sunday at 2 30 to prepare to attend St John’s service in a body.
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Masonic Hall
St. John’s Service
Potter to Dispose of Unlicensed Dogs July 1
The Village of Potter warns residents that every unlicensed dog will be disposed of on July 1 and urges dog owners to obtain licenses immediately to avoid penalties.
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Potter
Sunshine 4 H Club Plans Sew and Judging Day
The Sunshine 4 H Club held a meeting with roll call and plans for a slip pattern and goods at the next session. 4 H judging day is set for Sidney on Wednesday with sewing and cooking projects. Rainbow 4 H, organized May 8 1939, met at Marjorie Johnson’s home for a cookery project and lunch. They received cooking booklets on June 14 and judged cookies on June 21. The clubs will travel to Sidney for judging day and a delicious lunch was served.
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Sidney
Rainbow
Marjorie Johnson
Zella Mae Fisher
Banner County High School Superintendent In Hospital
Ferdie Anderson, superintendent of Banner county high school at Harrisburg, underwent major surgery in Greeley Colorado last Saturday after traveling there to register for summer school. He became ill soon after arriving and is now convalescing satisfactorily.
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Ferdie Anderson
Banner County High School
Harrisburg
Greeley
Colo
Remembrance Dinner Brought To Leafdale Home
A dinner prepared by Mr and Mrs A M Leafdale was brought to Mr and Mrs Martin Leafdale for a Father’s Day remembrance last Sunday. Invited guests included Edgar Leafdale and family and Emil Leafdale and son.
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A. M Leafdale
Martin Leafdale
Edgar Leafdale
Emil Leafdale
Son
Oil Change Offer at Sinclair Service Station Penna
Sinclair Service Station advertises an oil change deal offering a free quart of oil with each oil change, available at their Pennsylvania location.
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Pensyvannia
Sinclair Oils
Sinclair Service Station
Rest, a Grand Old-Timer Pioneer Passed Away
Poem-style tribute honoring a departed pioneer with lines praising earnest life and leadership. It depicts peaceful rest after a long journey, framing the deceased as a grand old-timer who lived faithfully and earned a reward beyond earthly measure, with references to a higher Leader.
Bearcats win two shows in league play and exhibition
The Bearcats defeated Gurley 4 to 2 in an exhibition at Sidney with Lefty Peterson pitching for Potter, then beat Bunker Hill 2 to 1 to stay undefeated in league play. Subry pitched for Potter and limited Bunkerhill to three hits while Borcher of Bunkerhill allowed five Potter hits. Next Sunday Bunkerhill visits Kimball and Pine Bluffs meets Potter.
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Bearcats
Farmers Union County
Sidney
Gurley
Lefty Peterson
Ogallala
Potter
Bunkerhill
Subry
Bunkerhill Boys
Carley Borcher
Borcher
Stecher
Nielsen
Fisher
Raddatz
Anderson
Schwartz
Micwowan
Coates
Wits
Kimball
Pine Bluffs
Peetz
Local Social Visit and Nuptials Report
Mrs Kenneth Treastle and her son from Cheyenne visited her parents the Stahlys on Wednesday evening. Several families including Mrs Tucker and son Mrs Cecil Wyckoff and daughter Mrs Wm Acheson journeyed to Sterling last Friday. George Jackson’s birthday was celebrated by Jack Jackson and family Lloyd Shaw and Cecil Wyckoff. Miss Myrtle Graham and Bill Hemphill wed in Cheyenne on Sunday. Mrs Wyckoff and Betty visited Mrs Lloyd Shaw. Elwood Harrs and her son returned from two weeks away. Leith and daughter and Harolds Taylor of Kimball spent Wednesday with the Gussner family.
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Kenneth Treastle
Cheyenne
W. E. Stahly
Tucker
Cecil Wyckoff
Wm. Acheson
Sterling
Jack Jackson
Lloyd Shaw
George Jackson
Myrtle Graham
Bill Hemphill
Betty
Elwood Harrs
Leith
Harold Taylor
Kimball
Gusner
Petersen Family Visits Potter Friends at Peter Hansen Home
Mr and Mrs Hans Petersen and their son from Dannebrog visited Potter Monday at the Peter Hansen home. They are described as a pioneer Potter merchant with long local ties, calling on old-time friends.
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Hans Petersen
Dannebrog
Peter Hansen
Petersen
Stanek couple welcome seven pound baby at Sidney hospital
Mr and Mrs James Stanek are the parents of a seven pound baby boy born last Thursday at a Sidney hospital. The birth adds new joy to the family with both parents listed as residents of Sidney.
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James Stanek
Sidney Hospital
Mud Springs Reclaims Title On Pony Express Site Dedication
A June dedication at Mud Springs, six miles north of Dalton on the Et ta Scherer ranch, marks the historic spiritual oasis as a state property. A 150 foot square plat, a monument, and a flagpole designate the first transcontinental telegraph station. Participants included Dr. A B E Sheldon, Miss Louisa Johnston, and local notables recounting Mud Springs history from 1849 to the telegraph era.
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Simla
Mud Springs
Dalton
Pony Express
State Historical Society
A. B E. Sheldon
Nebraska Historical Society
Mund Springs
Louisa Johnston
Kansas City
Alexander Majors
Russell, Majors and Waddel
C. H. Price
Western Union
Sidney
J. H. Cantlin
Federated Wloman’s Club
Nebraska
Alliance
Martin Dimely
Rey. T. C. Osborne
J. L. Finn
Kenneth Reeves
Alliance Masonic lodge marks fiftieth anniversary celebration
Elmer Leyfang Alfred Arnell Roy MacAdam and George Thirlwall attended the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Alliance Masonic lodge yesterday afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Leyfang
Alfred Arnell
Roy MacAdam
George Thirlwall
Alliance Masonic Lodge
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Divide
Suescibe
Twister
Benish Farm
Tebrinke’s Cafe
Wells
MR. and
Mrs
E. C. Tebrinke
Sweden
Witten
Macy
Hank Barker
E. H. Kreitz
Censes
Sunshine 4-H Club
Rainbow 4-H Club
W. Potters
Asm
Peetz Sidney Kimball
Dix
California
Oregon
Ash Hollow
Col
Collins
11Th
Ohio Cavalry
Deadwood
Black Hills
J. H. Scherer
J N. Scherer
Stines
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