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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
1
A westward induced storm drenched the region during late Wednesday night. The rain spanned vast areas including the north table and Potter county, with measurings from 0.83 to 1.44 inches. Lightning struck the Gus Cavalli plane and burned it, and also hit the Fred Prince residence without major damage.
Lightning struck the 18 by 32 foot granary of Gus Cavalli six miles northwest of Potter during a heavy storm Wednesday night. The entire building and contents, including a Ford car, were consumed with an estimated $2,000 loss and little insurance.
Elmer Keehley a 30 year old former Beatrice Nebraska resident was killed instantly on his Chappell area farm by a lightning bolt Monday evening He is survived by a widow and two children.
The American Legion stages a White Elephant Sale tomorrow just after the free picture show on the public square. A large list of donated items is ready including an errers hammer and mor. Proceeds support paying off an old debt. donations of an old cultivator shoes bicycle or fountain pen are welcome as items move quickly.
Reliable information indicates Morgan drug store in Kimball was broken into Tuesday night with at least 800 dollars of jewelry and small articles stolen. The burglars also hit a clothing store stealing a considerable amount of clothing and reportedly took a lord car, fleeing in it.
Pastor Chas O Troy leads Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and Epworth League at 7 p m Evening service at 8 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting follows the usual hour
A short time ago changes were made to the Union Pacific timetable. Passenger times remain the same though a few minutes shift appears. Mrs. Matilda Anderson has left Greeley Colorado to return to her sister Mrs. Helsing’s home.
Potter 11 Lodge Pole 13 in a rough outing as Knapp struggled with eight wild pitches. Bayard trip, Bayard 3 Potter 1, Lodge Pole 5 Potter 3, and Potter 5 Bayard 3 show a week of scores. The Bear Cats led by Knapp despite errors, while Lodge Pole’s Beavers and Swenson contributed, with Linn for Potter delivering a strong outing. The Bayard game highlighted Herbert Linn’s arrival boosting Potter.
The Bear Cats travel to Kimball next Sunday to face the famed Kimball ball tossers. The trip promises a good game with most Potter supporters planning to follow the team to Sidney on July 4th.
Last Friday Chas Wagner escaped serious injury when the large oil truck he was driving down a hill rolled over after brakes failed. Max Wagner, bruised but unharmed, reported the truck sustained only slight damage while Chas Wagner, manager of the local Standard Oil station, often delivers oil countrywide. The rig veered on Kirk hill, halted by a side skid onto a bank and overturned, endangering the driver.
Examinations for teachers certificate subjects will be held at the court house in Sidney on Friday the 30th and Saturday July 1 1922. All certificate subjects will be given at this time. County Superintendent. Western bound tourists have kept the roads hot this week with thousands passing through Potter. The old frame buildings south of the Review office have been moved and will be replaced for an improved corner appearance. Mr and Mrs C A Mangum and daughter and R V Crosby were dinner guests at the Peter Hansen home on Tuesday evening.
Potter Lodge No.313 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was constituted with regal ceremonies. Grand Master Howard M. Wellman and other grand officers installed local officers as hundreds of visitors attended. The event marked the first fully constituted lodge in Potter after years of study and effort, with a decorated hall and choral music accompanying the service.
A large Kimball hall audience attended a Masonic installation featuring Mrs. Mangum and Mrs. Johnson praised for solo and choral work, with Peters Hansen and Smith highlighted. Joseph Johnson and other officers were installed, as grand speeches followed by a plate lunch. Uncle Bob French lauded as veteran grand custodian.
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