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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
8
Fragmentary adlike note cites a poem vow and advice urging a straight path out through advertising. Mentions a silent business and Neyvleet as a subject offering no immediate reply. cryptic and partial, with unclear names or dates.
An American soldier, escorting a German prisoner, noticed a pocketful of French money and, tempted by Paris restaurants, joked with the captive in a German accented crust, asking him to share in the imagined luxury. The scene blends wartime grit with a sly joke on wealth and taste.
Local Happenings of the Week lists sports plans and social visits. The Potter team will play Peetz at Peet Saturday, with townsfolk including residents from Potter and surrounding areas attending.
Professor Robinson of Bladen Nebraska was in Potter the first of the week examining the local school situation.
Ben E. Wagner thanks friends for kindnesses shown during illness of his wife and himself. James T. M. Pearson, county highway commissioner and Potter Furniture Co. owner, was in Potter on business Thursday.
Mrs Bert Sharman and her young son returned to Lodge Pole Nebraska on Wednesday after a short visit with her brother H J Finnegan.
A. W. Hickman of Aurora Nebraska, a stockholder in Potter’s Home Lumber Co., was in Potter during the latter part of last week on company business.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Greves and their child from Central City Nebraska spent the early part of the week with Mrs. L. H. Caywood, the sister of Mrs. Greve.
John Mueller a progressive contractor departs Thursday with his family for Missouri to visit relatives and friends for a few weeks.
Julius Schwartz of Schwartz Bros City Engineers keeps busy connecting patrons for water in two newly supplied additions. He coordinates connections for residents and businesses, ensuring uninterrupted supply as the system extends.
The Leyfang Theatre canceled its regular Tuesday evening show due to the chau tauqua but will present the usual Thursday program as advertised on page one of this issue.
Miss Tressie Lovell of Spurgin Colorado suffered painful injuries after a coaster wagon driven by a son of Mrs. Bonnie Green struck her on Kimball streets last Tuesday.
J J Schaff departed Monday evening for Red Lodge Montana after being summoned by news that his wife and son are ill with pneumonia. He has worked in the engineering trade here for several months, mainly at the Farmers Union Trading Co.
Mr and Mrs C W Layton of Merna Nebraska arrived on Thursday to visit at the Hugh Kenoyer home. They are driving to California and on Monday were headed toward the coast, with Mr and Mrs Kenoyer riding along for a distance before parting ways.
Potter residents will hold a celebration on July 4 featuring a performance by Chappell and the Bear Cats at the afternoon showing and a large Eyes of the World film at the local theatre. Those preferring a quieter day may enjoy the town’s simpler activities.
Chas Johnson of Big Springs spent Sunday in Potter visiting his brothers C. I. and Emmett though Emmett was not in town for the reunion.
Mrs. Alex Gallapaux and daughter Mrs. J. Grable arrived home Tuesday after an extended visit in Grand Island Gothenburg and other eastern Nebraska towns.
Mrs. Gus Stenzel of Sacramento visited this week at the home of her sister Mrs. W. E. Hite. She departed Thursday evening for Hooper Nebraska after her stay.
Mr and Mrs C D Kelley of Broken Bow Nebraska arrived last Saturday to spend the summer at the Hugh Kenoyer home Mrs Kelley is a sister of Mrs Kenoyer.
The Rev Peter Munson of Passadena California was in our midst from Saturday until Tuesday renewing acquaintances. On Sunday he led two services at Kirk north of Potter, drawing local interest and attendance from the community.
L. E. Metzker and wife with their child left Sunday evening for Omaha. Mr. Metzker planned to return to Potter the next day while Mrs. Metzker remained for a two week visit in the metropolis.
Chas. Cords of Cords Clothing Co. has been ill for a week and was rushed to Omaha last night in critical condition. He traveled with Dr. Riley E. Roche of Sidney and R. A. Babcock and R. V. Francis of Potter.
The Ladies Guild of the Lutheran Church will meet next Thursday afternoon July 1 at the home of Mrs Charley Smith north of town. Mrs J W Barnes will assist in entertaining. A good attendance is desired and all are welcome.
W O Lewis, the Chautauqua manager, arrived Monday and spent the week stirring interest. The McCalley entertainment in the M E Church Saturday disappointed most attendees and left the audience with a tepid consensus.
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