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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
4
Last week saw widespread rain through the country with over half an inch here by Saturday night and more than an inch and a half overall. Hail was reported in several communities causing losses, though the moisture is expected to benefit crops overall.
Robert Pettett and Dale Dodds of Sidney spent Saturday evening in Potter socializing with friends, sharing a quiet night out in a small community gathering.
Sheriff Dan Sanders and Deputy E. R. Sweringen from Grand Island, both Whisker Club members, stopped in Potter last Friday afternoon to visit friends Emil and Mrs. Cords. The trip promotes Hall County’s 75th anniversary celebration on July 3 and 4.
Miss Eleanor Jane Walker of Sidney spent the weekend with Floy Thayer, sharing time and visiting and returning home after the weekend gathering.
Potter Lodge 313 A F and A M held a well attended meeting Wednesday night to install officers. Postmaster Alfred Arnell led as installing officer with N S Miller as marshal. New officers include Ray Arnell W M Ralph Robertson S W Claude Biggs J W Maynard Mayer treasurer Byron Pavlat secretary D F Enevoldsen S B Roy Jacobson J D Rev H E Sorter chaplain N S Miller marshal and Elmer Seyfang given past master's jewel.
A miscellaneous shower for Miss Meta Gemeinhardt was held Wednesday afternoon at St. Pauls Lutheran Church northeast of Potter with 58 ladies attending. Sponsored by her sister Mrs Frank Mueller, the event featured a pleasant afternoon and a luncheon. Miss Gemeinhardt received many useful and ornamental gifts including a quilt made by the Ladies Aid.
The Village of Dix undertakes extensive transmission line repairs from Potter to Dix. Crews reset and install poles, rebuilding the line in first class manner. A car load of new poles arrived in Potter, with most to be used on the Dix line and some bought by Potter for local summer work.
Dare-Devil Connie Durant and partners from Ariba and Haxtun Colorado carried out a balloon and parachute ascent after weather delays. Durant rose almost straight up, landed upright in a pasture near the Juelfs place south of the tracks, and watched the bag drift two miles before gas escape. Greensburg residents witnessed the successful flight as the touring duo seek financial cooperation for future ascensions.
J Sanders of Long Beach California, an early pioneer and well known figure, is visiting relatives after arriving a few weeks ago. He has resided in California in recent years.
Neighbors and relatives visit, host, and travel between Antelope Divide and nearby towns. Several households including Nelsons, Olsons, Mad dens, and Termans share Sunday gatherings, dinners, and short trips to Greeley and Sidney. Children and guests attend events, with multiple family parties noted.
Mrs Jens Olsen and daughters Eva and Edith Olsen visited George Whitney's home on Saturday afternoon. Fern Marsh spent time with Irma Nelson. Mrs Wittrock and son Elmer called on her daughter Mrs Howard Madden and family. Mrs E M Beale called on Mrs J Johnson Wednesday. Mr and Mrs EB Hadley visited the Whitney home Sunday morning.
Donald Wills states he will not undertake significant contracting or construction work for some time because of health issues. He will continue to run his cabin camp and station as before, with business proceedures remaining unchanged.
An advertisement printed in error last week is corrected in this issue. The notice informs readers that the erroneous copy was replaced with the proper ad and urges attention to the updated details.
R Grinspan, your old reliable jeweler, will be here Friday and Saturday June 24 25. Bring in your watches and clerks for repairs at low mood prices. Watch crystals 20c up.
Miss Esther Carlson resumes duties at Miller Hospital in Kimball after a vacation in California.
Miss Lebourne Morfett is visiting at the Dewey Lovell home along with Misa Virgie Lovell, who is Dewey Lovell’s daughter.
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