Local social notes and visits across communities
Sheriff J W McDaniels served as Poit ier caller Thursday. Evan Stines assists Fred Reets during the busy season. Irene Pavlat, Sidney caller, visited Thursday. Mary Mitchell of Walthill is a guest at Harold Curry’s home. A party dance drew many youths to the Legion hall last Saturday. Mrs Jimil Horstmann and children and Miss Milligan of Denver visited Ford Wickhorsts last week. Sarah Ransom of Fairfield Neb sister of Mrs Frank Brady is visiting here.
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Mary Mitchell
Walthill
Harold Curry
Jimil Horstmann
Miss Milligan
Denver
Ford Wickhorsts
Sarah Ransom
Fairfield, Neb
Frank Brady
Harding visit draws four residents to Cheyenne
C. A. Larsen, R. M. Babcock, Jess Tompkins and Clarence Johnson traveled to Cheyenne on Monday to hear and see President Harding, signaling local interest in the national leader's appearance.
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C. A. Larsen
R. M Babcock
Jess Tompkins
Clarence Johnson
Cheyenne
President Harding
Couple Fricke Journey to Kimball for Mrs Kricke Operation
Mr and Mrs Karl Fricke traveled to Kimball on business Thursday as Mrs Kricke underwent a tonsil removal operation. President Harding's radio speech was broadcast from Denver and heard locally on Monday by the community's receiving sets.
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Karl Fricke
Kimball
Harding
Denver
Stand ard Oil Temp Driver Fills Vacancy After Resignation
Leland Hicks drives the Standard Oil truck in the interim, filling the post left vacant by Chas Wagner's resignation.
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Leland Hicks
Standard Oil
Chas Wagner
Sloan Family Attends Cheyenne Reception for Harding
Mr and Mrs Dr W T Sloan and family traveled to Cheyenne to join the reception honoring President and Mrs Harding.
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W. T. Sloan
Cheyenne
Harding
Luncheon Friday Honoring Mrs Louis Ilerman of Greeley
A luncheon is planned Friday to honor Mrs Louis Ilerman of Greeley Colorado. The event gathers friends and associates to recognize her contributions in the community.
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Louis Ilerman
Greeley, Colorado
Rain Eases Dry Ground Temperatures Tuesday Evening
A rain fell in the region, yielding 15 to 100 of an inch and cooling the air. The shower softened the hard crust on the ground and was welcomed by residents.
Lyons couple visits Potter on Yellowstone trip
Mr and Mrs Peter A Carrol of Lyons stopped in Potter to visit friends on Wednesday while returning home from Yellowstone park and other western points.
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Peter A. Carrol of
Lyons
Potter
Yellowstone Park
Mrs Evan Stines Hosts Lawn Party for Lillian's Birthday
On June 19 Mrs Evan Stines entertained a class of the M E Sunday school at a lawn party honoring Lillian's birthday.
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Evan Stines
M. E. Sunday School
Lillian
Roscoe Lee Tied To Denver Walter Henry Store
Roscoe Lee of Denver works at the Walter Henry Store and previously served under Mr. Henry three years ago.
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Roscoe Lee
Denver
Walter Henry
Mr. Henry
For Sale Rumley Tractor and Building Details
For sale list shows a 16-30 Rumley tractor and a 10x15 iron-sided building with a good roof. The listing includes Lloyd Juells and Farmers Union Trading Co. as the names associated with the sale and price information.
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Rumley Tractor
Rumley
Lloyd Juells
Farmers Union Trading Co
For Sale McCormick Header and Binder trade offer
Classified notice from Potter Nebraska offering a 12 foot McCormick header and a McCormick binder in first class shape. Ox will trade in on corn binder. Contact Arthur Schressler. Includes a date line of January 29 1941.
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McCormick
Arthur Schressler
Potter
Neb
Noah Tolerated The Flood Tale In A Corner Store
An old Johnstown flood survivor shared his tale to a respectful audience in a corner store. A white haired man left the group early, and the survivor finished his story before learning the listener’s identity. A bystander finally named him as Noah.
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Johnstown
Heaven
Noah
Farewell Party For Local Couples Near Penish Hall
A farewell party honored Mr. and Mrs. R V Francis and Mr. and Mrs. F C Johnson last Saturday night. About twenty young couples attended at the penish hall and enjoyed dancing.
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R. V. Francis
F. C. Johnson
Penish Hall
Mrs R L MacAdam Hosts Bridge Club at One O'clock
Mrs R L MacAdam entertained the Bridge Club at a one o'clock gathering. Guests included club members and neighbors who enjoyed tea and light refreshments in her home.
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R. L. MacAdam
For Sale Kitchen Cabinet Duo Fold and Oil Stove
For sale by Mrs R V Francis a kitchen cabinet a duo fold and an oil stove. Great for a small kitchen or cabin improvement and priced to move. Contact Mrs Francis to arrange pickup or inquire further.
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R. V. Francis
Peetz Gazette Urges Hail Insurance for Wheat Loss Risk
The Peetz Gazette notes wide hail damage in Fort Collins Greeley Platteville and surrounding districts last week. It argues hail insurance is prudent for the region's magnificent growing wheat in the Peetz community, warning severe loss would be far worse despite the current rate.
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Fort Collins
Greeley
Platteville
Peetz
Peetz Gazette
Stevens couple returns from Colorado wedding trip
Mr and Mrs Herbert Stevens came home Tuesday from a wedding tour that visited Estes Park Denver Boulder and other Colorado points. They traveled overland and met former Potter people including Mr and Mrs O E Anderson at Ft Collins Mr and Mrs Gene McIntosh and Arvel Hendrickson at Loveland who send greetings to friends back home.
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Herbert Stevens
Estes Park
Denver
Boulder
Colorado
O. E. Anderson
Ft. Collins
Gene McIntosh
Arvel Hendrickson
Loveland
His Unlucky Thirteen The Cadger Narratives
The Cadger complains of misfortune tied to unlucky number thirteen in court. The Householder asks for clarity as he reveals thirteen as twelve jurors plus a judge. The dialogue underscores superstition in a legal setting.
Danish Chapel Shifts Sunday Service To 8 PM Start
The Danish Chapel announces Sunday services will move from 2 30 PM to 8 PM to boost attendance. The note asks the community to remember next Sunday's evening service and hopes the change helps those who could not attend afternoon sessions.
Affidavits Wanted Peetz Gazette Readers Question Rain Totals
A Peetz Gazette notice describes a Missouri reader asking for verification of reported rainfall totals. The piece touts Gazette figures as the truest ever and notes a weather bureau representative’s gauge may undercount precipitation in eastern Nebraska.
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Peetz Gazette
Nebraska
the Gazette
Missouri
Peetz
U. S. Weather Bureau
Well grown hogs are good property perhaps
In this discussion on hog and corn markets the Nebraska Agricultural College livestock outlook suggests cheaper corn is likely this fall and hogs may fetch higher prices. It advises keeping hogs and feeding forage with a medium grain ration to maximize profit, noting well grown hogs pay well for the corn they eat.
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Nebraska Agricultural College
Potter Review and Tri-State Farmer Offer
Gas club rate for Potter Review and Tri-State Farmer at 1.75 for new or renewal subscriptions. Regular prices are 1.50 for the Review and 90 cents for the Tri-State Farmer. The Tri-State Farmer is a weekly Kimball farm publication, 19 issues published.
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The
Potter Review
Jximball
Kimball
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J. W. McDaniels
Poitier
Fred Reets
Irene Pavlat
Sidney
Legion Hall
Home Lumber Co
Willard Battery
the City Garage
L. H. Caywood, Propr
the Potter Lumber Co
H. R. Curry, Mgr
Potter, Nebr
Citi
Zens State Bank
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Robt
W. Pruitt
Alfred Arnell
Epworth
Corner
Lincoln Highway
Nebr
Geo. Gunderson
Hansen - Seyfang Mercantile Co
Tavav
Tavan
Henry’s Store
Rock Galton
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