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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
4
The Laramie County Fair and rodeo, originally set for the first week of September, have been advanced to August 29 30 and 31 by the fair board, per the Pine Bluffs Post.
Virginia Thurston, a Potter student, is named on the college honor roll at Chadron State Teachers College with magna cum laude distinction.
Clyde Brady of Maher Hardware has bought a new Chevrolet truck fitted with a butane gas tank for transport and delivery of the product.
Mrs Elwood Harrs had dental work in Kimball Monday. Mrs Chas Campbell spent days in St Collins and returned Sunday morning. A Sunday school picnic at Kimball Park drew a fine crowd. Miss Laura Sutherland and Ella Sutherland returned from a west coast trip. Mr and Mrs Howard Gunderson went to Rochester Minnesota for Mrs Gundersons health operation. Mrs Wim Scheele visited the George Jackson home and other callers. Kensington ladies met at the church and prepared lunch. Dix residents attended a Bayard pageant Sunday evening.
Pleasant View society page records Friday evening calls by Mr and Mrs Art Schuessler and others. Visits include J B Morrow family, Sidney trip with Mrs Morrow, fishing with Louis Seemann clan, and assorted Wednesday and Sunday calls among local households.
Gauck and Marcella Boehnke and Pete Nelson family visited J. E. Morrow and W. B. Wittrock homes Sunday. Joe Ladine hosted Edna Lungwitz and Carol Lungwitz for dinner at Anton Steffens, while Louie Seemann and Ben Hilpert called on Art Schuessler. Wallace Smith and Louie Seemann showed strawberries, and neighbors reported crops stressed by heat, with oats and barley cut for hay and winter wheat needing rain.
Lloyd Juelfs conducted business calls in Scottsbluff on Saturday, engaging with local firms and discussing potential deals. The visit highlighted Juelfs as a traveling correspondent linking regional commerce and opportunity.
A. Turner appeared as a caller in the county seat on Tuesday afternoon, engaging residents and presenting community topics for discussion. The event drew local attendees and highlighted civic participation in a routine afternoon session.
Mrs Ellora Nelson spent part of last week visiting Mrs Joey Stecher, sharing time and conversation in a social call.
Miss Shirley Seyfang entertained her campfire group on Wednesday afternoon, delivering a warm social gathering with stories and shared refreshments in a friendly, community setting.
Mr and Mrs A F Whitmire and their son of Sunol spent Sunday with relatives, sharing time and news in a family gathering that highlighted connections in the area.
No meeting of the Missionary society during July. Mr and Mrs H C Hall and son from Scottsbluff visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs C R Tanner. Byron Pavlat and son John Robert visited Saturday evening at Mrs Jennie McAdam. Ww A Turner and family and Frank Oliverius and family spent Sunday at Sunol.
Daryl Dedic is spending time at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Chas Dedic this week.
Mr and Mrs Ray McIntosh of California visited the Ross home on Sunday June 16th. The social visit marked a friendly reunion and was reported in local society notes.
Mr and Mrs H P Dixon and their son from Alliance spent Monday at the home of Mrs Iva Thayer. Mr and Mrs Carl Homan of Cheyenne arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Moench on Sunday for a few days visit.
Mr and Mrs H Stevens and their child were seen visiting in Laramie near Fox Park with locals noting a brief family outing. A photo caption records the excursion and the couple’s presence in the area.
Saratoga and other Wyoming points are scheduled for travel Saturday and Sunday, returning on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dedic and Mr and Mrs Walter Schubarth spent Sunday afternoon and evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Rudy Dedic.
Mr and Mrs Erwin Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Edward Winn were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs L J Wheeler on Sunday.
The Auxiliary Kensington will meet on Friday July 5 at the home of Mrs Roy L MacAdam with Mrs Albert Jacobson as hostess for the event.
Mrs Jennie McAdam entertained four or five neighbor ladies Monday afternoon to celebrate her 84th birthday. The party featured fellowship and congratulations from those present.
Mrs Frank Downs and her grandson Neil Johnson visited the home of Mr and Mrs Dewey Lovell last week.
Mr and Mrs Roland Biggs of Sydney visited the Claude Biggs home Friday after a two week vacation in Yellowstone Park.
Miss Marjorie Harms, who has been staying with relatives in Fremont for two weeks, is expected to return to Potter this week.
Mr and Mrs Louie Peterson and Mrs Frank Hannibal of Dannebrog spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen.
Fragmentary note states that boxes were exchanged and sack lunches shared during a meeting. It mentions a news reporter and that the next meeting is scheduled for July 11. Related details are unclear.
Lewis Olson advertises a McCormick 8 ft grain binder with tractor hitch in good running condition for sale. A compact notice listing a farm equipment item available locally.
Sheriff Wi. W. Schulz of Sidney visited here Wednesday afternoon for a business call, meeting local officials and discussing ongoing county matters with residents.
Mrs. Charles Nelson sustained a severe finger wound when a wood sliver pierced her finger on Tuesday. She was rushed to Kimball hospital for treatment and care.
County Highway commissioner John Billiter conducted a routine business call at the county office discussing road maintenance funding, equipment needs, and upcoming infrastructure projects with local staff and vendors.
Alfred Arnell, Joe P. Schwartz, Roy L. MacAdam and H. Stevens attended a regional meeting of the League of Nebraska Municipalities at Chappel on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. F. Keay of Denver and her grandson Neil Johnson visited from Wednesday to Monday with Mrs. Down's father M. E. Miyers and family.
The Royal Neighbors will meet July 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Leslie Wickhorst with Mrs. W. T. Sloan as assistant hostess. Members are asked to note the date and location change.
Fifteen repossessed and reconditioned combines, mainly Gleaners and Case, offered cheap. Terms to reliable parties. Combine Headquarters, Sutton Nebraska, phone 178.
Mrs Lucy Stewart mother of Mrs Emil Nelson and Mrs Joe Nelson returned to Potter Monday after several weeks vacation with relatives in Blair Nebraska.
The Rainbow 4H club met June 20. Our score cards were filled out and sent in. We finished our sew-
Mr. Billi Ter reports feeling well after a recent series of operations and treatments in Denver. The brief update notes his improving health and ongoing recovery efforts.
R M Hendee and family departed for Panama Nebraska on Wednesday morning. The boys will stay in Panama while Mrs Hendee begins rheumatism treatments likely at Idaho Springs Colorado or Thermopolis Wyoming.
Alice Johnson of Potter joins Chadron State College summer program with Professor Richard Yarndiley directing cello and vocal music organization. Chadron News Service notes the instructors and group leadership.
Mrs. A. B. Connell and Miss Ber niece Seyfang spent Saturday in Cheyenne. Connel reports that Mr. Connell is well on the way to recovery after a serious operation several weeks ago at the veterans hospital in Cheyenne.
Bruce Hagemeister and his children spent the weekend in Potter while he attended the radio field day meet at Bridgeport and around Redington. On Sunday evening they, with Mr. and Mrs. William Hagemeister and Mus. Dean Hagemeister and children, joined the group at Redington for a picnic.
The Busy Dozen Extension club organized last week at Mrs. Walter Brady s home. Twelve ladies joined and opposed the membership. Mrs. Leroy Gunderson was elected president and Mrs. Edward Winn secretary, with Mrs. Clyde Melson and Mrs. Walter Brady guiding the program.
Rev. C. Br. Tanner motored to Lexington Monday taking the Epworth League group from Potter to the Institute in Lexington. Miss Charlotte Enevoldsen Miss Charlyn Hagemeister Miss Lois Hagemeister Miss Winola Herboldsheimer Bob Johnson and Bill Snyder were the Pot ter group.
lr and Mrs William Heinemann of Denver Mr and Mrs Charles Heinemann of Albuquerque New Mexico and Elizabeth and Alan Herman of Creeley Colo spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy L MacAdam Miss Harriette MacAdam returned to Denver with Mr and Mrs William Heinemann for an indefinite stay.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Robbins of Lincoln visited Mr and Mrs Roy L MacAdam for an hour on Saturday morning. The ice and groom were en route to the Black Hills for their honeymoon. Mrs Robbins is remembered as Miss Margaret Hamilton a former second and third grade teacher in Potter schools last year.
Neighborhood residents gathered for the final pageant presentation near Bayard last week. Attendees included Mrs Gertrude Nelson and Mrs Alvia Huff, Stewart Nelson, Marie Robertson, Mildred Robertson, Mr and Mrs Russell Christofferson, and others.
The passage lists multiple individuals and couples including Mr and Mrs Dewey Lovell, Mr and Mrs Floyd Sheets, Howard and Billy Sheets, and Mr and Mrs Bernard Morfett and Mr and Mrs Wesley Long. These are presented as part of a society or wedding notice from a historical newspaper.
Recently elected officers are Mae Lovell president Rhoda Connell vice president Melba Biggs secretary Elsie Merscheim treasurer Alice Ransom sergeant at arms Angie Jacobson chaplain
At 10:00 AM on July 12 1940 at the Potter Light Plant Potter Nebraska a public auction will sell for cash the Leonard Electric Refrigerator P5 36 No 383121 under a conditional sales contract between Thos Iverson and the Village of Potter to foreclose the contract for unpaid balance with interest court costs and costs of sale The Village of Potter Nebraska P J Heaton Attorney Pub June 21 28 July 5 1940
Keith Leafdale hosted a birthday party for neighborhood playmates at his mother Mrs. Edgar Leafdale’s home last Sunday afternoon with ice cream and cake. Visitors included Mrs. Selma Swanson of Kimball and Mrs. Maurine Paigh of Newcastle with her children Jeannine and Jimmy.
Gering announces its annual celebration will take place on July 18 19 with a bigger and better program than ever, signaling a major community event with enhanced activities and attractions for residents and visitors.
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