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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1937

Page

5

Death Claims Prominent Pio Neer and Attorney

The obituary notes the passing of a prominent Nebraskan lawyer and civic leader, Mr. Miles, famed for patriotism and community work from World War I through retirement. He married Eva Mae Whitman in 1901 and is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Lynch of Sidney and Mrs. Bauer of Lincoln. His body arrived in Sidney with Rice Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Nebraska Mr. Miles United States Army Miles Eva Mae Whitman Kenneth Lynch Sidney Bauer Lincoln The Rice Funeral Home

Letter from Supt Wiemers and USC ties in California

Supt L A Wiemers of Los Angeles and Mrs Wiemers miss the Review during a recent period. They attributed the lonesome stretch to its absence and hope the mailed bundle will help. Wiemers and Anderson are connected to the University of Southern California.

L. A. Wiemers Los Angeles Calif C. N. Anderson Kimball Lawrence

Hughes Family Reunion At Sidney Draws Bloomfield Kin

J. M. Hughes and family attended a Hughes family reunion at Sidney on Sunday. Mr Hughes's brother and his family from Bloomfield joined the gathering and visited here Sunday evening and Monday.

J. M. Hughes Hughes Sidney Mr. Hughes Bloomfield

Norman Fisher Spends Weekend in City

Norman Fisher of Cheyenne spent the week end here this past weekend, visiting friends and taking in local sights as part of a short leisure trip.

Norman Fisher Cheyenne

Potter Days Event Set for August 30 31

Local organizers announce Potter Days spanning Monday and Tuesday August 30 31 featuring community activities, food stalls, and live entertainment across central park. Residents urged to participate and support volunteers hosting the festival.

Hagemeister Couple Return From Kansas City Trip

Mr and Mrs Wm Hagemeister returned last week from a business trip to Kansas City. The brief item notes their travel and homeward arrival with no additional details.

Wm. Hagemeister Kansas City

For Sale Large two wheel trailer with 8 foot box

Classified notice advertising a large two wheel trailer with an eight foot box and new tires. Enquiries directed to Fairmont Cream station.

Fairmont

Undertaker Ad for Rice Funeral Home in Sidney

When you think undertaker think Rice Funeral Home in Sidney Nebraska. Phone 107.

Rice Funeral Sidney Nebraska

Fred Reetz and Family Return from Western Trip

Fred Reetz and his family have returned from a visit to Salt Lake City Yellowstone National Park and other points along the tour.

Fred Reetz Salt Lake City Yellowstone Park

Edward Walters Visits From Cripple Creek Colorado

Edward Walters of Cripple Creek Colorado spent the weekend here with his wife Mrs Walters who has been visiting. She returned with him after the visit.

Edward Walters Cripple Creek Colo Mrs. Walters

Osborns Visit Sidney Daughter's Family Tuesday

Mr and Mrs C J Osborn of Sidney visited Tuesday at the home of their daughter Mrs N S Miller and family.

Mrs Arvid Challburg Family Rejoins Husband in California

Mrs Arvid Challburg and her son left last Friday to join Mr Challburg who has taken a job in Roseville California. The move follows the family's earlier separation as they reunite with the head of the household in a western state.

Arvid Challburg and Son Challburg Roseville California

Enevoldsens and Wickhorst Visit Cheyenne Family Trip

Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Enevoldsen and children and Miss Catherine Wickhorst drove to Cheyenne last Thursday. Catherine stayed until Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Marion Bradley.

D. F. Enevoldsen Catherine Wickhorst Cheyenne Catherine Marion Bradley

Shower Planned for Elizabeth Goding Anderson

A miscellaneous shower is planned for Elizabeth Goding Anderson on Friday July 2 1937 at 8 00 pm in the M E church parlors. Everyone is cordially invited by the committee.

Elizabeth Goding Anderson M. E

Biggs Goes to Saratoga for Baseball School Postponed

Donald Biggs traveled early in the week to Saratoga to attend a baseball school there. The program was later postponed, altering plans for the event.

Donald Biggs Sartoga Wiyo

Auxiliary Meeting Set At Robertson Home

The Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday June 30 at the home of Mrs Ralph Robertson with Mrs Albert Jacobson assisting the hostess. All members urged to be present for the election of officers.

iThe Ralph Robertson Albert Jacobson

Weather note and plea for rainfall

The message records Thursday temperatures about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday and reports no rain. It requests two or three good floods if any are available, framing the plea as a small favor to help conditions.

Rice party visits Stanton home during travel through town

Mr. M. W. Rice, his mother Mrs. A L Rice, and Miss Gean Margritz of Klamath Falls Oregon visited the Stanton home and other friends last week while en route home from the east driving a new Oldsmobile sedan.

M. W. Rice A. L. Rice Gean Margritz Klamath Falls Oregon Stanton Home

Young Child Contracts Mumps at Nine Months Old

Little Jimmy Wayne Reichstein, age nine months, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Reichstein, contracts mumps marking him as one of the youngest recorded cases. Medical authorities note the illness is generally less severe in infants but advise care and isolation to prevent spread.

Jimmy Wayne Wayne Reichstein

LETO'S PYOR RHBEA REMEDY CURES SORE GUMS

Cure claims backed by dentists with a money back guarantee from Thayers Drug Store. Product touted as effective for sore gums and enabling brighter smiles, urging trust in dentist recommended use.

Leto Thayers Drug Store

New Books at Library Feature Classic Authors

The library lists new titles including Little Men and Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott, Miss Jolley’s Family by Jane Abbott, Kitty Frew by Merridy Road, Clear the Trail by Charles M. Seltzer, The Story Book of Houses by Maud and Miska Petersham, The Trail Driver by Zane Grey, Matched Pearls by Grace Livingston Hill, Come and Get It by Edna Ferber, Comrades of the Storm by Peter Kyne, and Oil for the Lamps of China by Alice Hobart.

Louisa M. Allcott Louisa M. Alcott Miss Jolley Jane Ab Zer Maud Miska Petersham Zane Grey Grace Livingston Hill Edna Ferber Peter Kyne China Alice Hobert

Notice to Creditors Estate No 1073 of Reetz

Creditors of the estate of George H. Reetz deceased in Cheyenne County Nebraska must file claims by October 5 1937 and debts are due by June 14 1938. The court will receive and examine claims July 6 1937 and October 6 1937 at 10 AM in the County Court Room. Dated June 14 1937 by County Judge Robt A Barlow and lawyer Paul L Martin Sidney Nebraska.

George H. Reetz Cheyenne County Nebraska Said County Robt A. Barlow Paul L. Martin Sidney

Boy Struck by Gas Engine At Farm Home

Ten year old Harvey Briggs fell into a gasoline engine at Dale Bowers farm near Albin Wyoming. The shaft struck his head causing a concussion. He was rushed to Kimball hospital with a scalp wound requiring fifteen stitches.

Dale Bowers Albin Wyo Harvey Briggs Western Nebraska Observer Young Briggs Kimball Hospital

Sausage’s long rise from devilish ban to culinary art

A historical glimpse traces sausage from early church bans to popular revival, noting Homeric mentions and Greek use, medieval guilds shaping the craft, and Italian mastery in blending meat wine and spices. It contrasts German preservation methods with warmer climates and evolving artistry.

Chicago American Tiber Helen of Troy Llium Ulysses Homer Germany

Knocking Wood and Mirrors in Ancient Beliefs

A Cleve land Plain Dealer writer traces origins of superstitions such as knocking on wood, breaking mirrors, and the thirteen at the Last Supper. He notes links to pagan and druidic England, medieval fears of black cats, and the costly value of items like mirrors and salt.

England Europe Cleveland Plain Dealer

Pearls of History La Peregrina and La Pellegrina

The article discusses two famous pearls La Peregrina and La Pellegrina, their origins and histories in Spain Russia and America. It notes La Peregrina’s pear shape weighed in and that both pearls were stolen from their last authenticated owners amid confusion over their identities. It also mentions Princess Youssoupoff’s belief about ownership and a claim one pearl was altered to resemble the other.

Spain Russia Youssoupoff

Australia’s Lyre Bird Songster Dominates Field

A Melbourne correspondent reports on Australia’s diverse avian voices led by the lyre bird. The 15 inch songster mimics sounds from saws to trains, dances before hens, and guides hikers astray with its calls. It is shy, rarely kept in captivity, and prized for vocal prowess despite elusiveness. The emu, featured beside, stands on the coat of arms as a primitive, five foot bird capable of fierce kicks and omnivorous eating.

Australia Melbourne New York Times

Layers of Animal Skin Structure in Leather Making

A Detroit News authority explains that animal skin has three layers the epidermis the true skin and the under skin. The epidermis is shed during tanning and fleshing exposes the grain. The true skin contains interlaced fiber bundles that determine leather quality while the under skin contains glands blood vessels and fat but is removed before tanning.

Detroit News

Angina Pectoris Causes and Effects on the Heart

Angina pectoris is a painful heart condition caused by poor nutrition to the heart muscle. It results when coronary vessels fail to supply enough blood, leading to chest pain and stress on the body's strongest muscle.

Sapphires of Montana Found in Rock Creek Gulches

Sapphires occur across the West but Montana’s Rock Creek gulches yield the only paying quantities. Stones range from clear colorless to light green, with blue yellow pink or red examples. Largest stones are sent to jewelry markets to rival Burma sapphires.

West Rock Creek Montana Burma

Island of Tobago Birds of Paradise Sanctuary

The island of Tobago near Trinidad is home to wild birds of paradise found only on Little Tobago Island, also called Ingran Island, their sanctuary. This unique habitat offers a rare wild population outside New Guinea.

Island of Tobago Trinidad New Guinea Little Tobago Ingran Island

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