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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1941

Page

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Twenty four at community club meeting

Twenty four plates were served at the Potter Community Boosters club meeting at the Tebrinke cafe. Llugo Jarmsen was program reader and Chas D. Green of Sidney spoke on irrigation authority. Green shared extensive knowledge on irrigation and water supplies, shedding light on the important subject. The club appreciated his contribution to the program.

Maren Potter Community Boosters Club Tebrinke Llugo Jarmsen Chas. D. Green Sidney Irigation Green Mr. Green

Legion Meeting Well Attended Tuesday

The county American Legion and Auxiliary gathering, hosted by the local post and unit, drew a good crowd. Attorney K. Torgeson of Kimball spoke with a timely address, and Raymond Slocumb of Potter was elected county commander while Mrs Ray Arnell will lead the county Auxiliary for the coming year.

American Legion and Auxiliary K. Torgeson Kimball Raymond Slocumb Potter Legion Ray Arnell

First Lutheran Church Plans Services and Moves

Dr W T Kahse pastor urges attendance for Sunday at First Lutheran with Sunday School at 2 15 p m and worship at 3 p m The day sermon theme God Our Rock The confirmation class follows Hans Rushman family moved to a farm south and east of Dalton Mr and Mrs George Ransom relocate to the Rushman farm and Mr and Mrs Loyal Tank will move to the Ransom farm

God Our Rock Hans Rushman Dalton Geo. Ransom Rushmans Loyal Tank Ransoms

Miss Irma Moench Visits Brother in Kimball

Miss Irma Moench spent a few days in Kimball last week visiting her brother Oscar Moench and the family.

Irma Moench Kimball Oscar Mioench

Bowling League Standings and High Scores at Potter Alley

Ralph Merscheim had the high score last week and again leads league play with 1091. Bill Slama won Sunday’s playoff with 578. Streamliners top the standings at 4805 with Truckers 4702 and Jassers 4308. Baacks 4273 and Oilers (one game) 2308. Baacks defeated the Gassers Wednesday evening amid other high scores by the ladies. Potter Bowling Alley invites patrons as alleys stay in prime condition.

Ralph Merscheim Bill Slama Streamliners Truckers Jassers Baacks Oilers Dix Gassers

Seven Burned One Dead in Potato Cellar Fire Near Pine Bluffs

A fire in Walter Brown’s potato cellar four miles northwest of Pine Bluffs yesterday morning injured seven men and killed a Mexican worker named Chabez. Walter Brown and his son Sheirl, plus Dick Grubbs and four Mexican men, were inside. Brown and Grubbs sustained burns. Sheirl Brown is seriously burned. three Mexican survivors are severely burned. The blaze likely started from a short circuit in overhead wires, igniting gasoline in the doorway. The three surviving Mexicans are in Cheyenne hospital. the Browns and Grubbs are in a similar facility. Chabez, married with children, died in the fire. his body was recovered at noon.

Walter Brown Norhwest Pine Bluffs Ahabez Sheirl Dick Grubbs Sheirl Brown Chabez Cheyenne Walt Brown and Son Grubbs Iimball Pincho Hollywood

Two Prominent Men Die In Tragic Accidents

James Wolfe a Lodge Pole lifelong resident was struck by a Union Pacific train and killed Wednesday. Albert Johnson Colton area farmer died after his rifle discharged while crawling under a chicken house to hunt rats.

James Wolfe Lodge Pole Union Pacific Albert Johnson Colton Johnson

Boy Scout Movement Plans School Meetings

A series of three meetings will be held at the school auditorium to acquaint parents and interested parties with the Boy Scout movement and to prepare for organizing a local troop. The first meeting is at 8 00 p m Thursday March 13 with follow ups on March 20 and March 27. All are welcome.

Boy Scout Movement Europe Herr Hitler Christ

W S of C S Meeting Set for March 12

The W. S. of C. S. will meet on Wednesday March 12 in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs. Er nest Anderson Mrs. Edgar Anderson Mrs. C. C. Kaderli Mr. Chas. Smith Mrs. D. F. Enevoldsen and Mrs. Emil Nelson. Mrs. Chas Smith will lead devotions and Miss Emma line McLaughlin will present the program.

W. S. of C. S Ernest Anderson Edgar Anderson C. C. Kaderli Chas. Smith D. F. Enevoldsen Emil Nelson Chas Smith Emmaline McLaughlin

Mineral stock promotion at seasonal peak pricing

A compact advertising note urges buyers to stock up on mineral this season, praising QUALITY MIN ERAL as superior. It lists prices at 2.85 dollars per cwt and 1.50 dollars per 50 pounds for Hayemeisters, reflecting seasonal demand for livestock feed supplements.

Nearby Neighbors A Chronicle Summary by Special Correspondent

A compilation from a dozen weekly papers by a special correspondent offers a concise chronicle of regional events. It presents brief, diverse notes on people, places, and local happenings gathered from small-town press.

Deaths in Nebraska area list include many names

Obituary page lists Christian Charles Greisen and numerous others with ages, residences such as Banner County Gering Bridgeport and Scottsbluff, dates in February, survival details like widows and children, causes including cancer and heart trouble, plus notes on related local items and a time capsule project at Kingsley Dam dedication.

Greisen Christian Charles Banner County Gering Lundy Augustus Bridgeport Wries Soren M Dannebrog

Corn hybrids yield and lake seining cleanup dominate county roundups

The Montrose county report notes 162 bushels per acre from one corn hybrid while Lake Minatare seining removal totals 56 000 pounds of coarse fish. Local items include misfortune and property theft in Morrill Crawford Minatare and Bayard. a 100th birthday at Grandma Crabill. and Gene Tebrinke’s Army Air Corps promotion to sergeant in Georgia.

Minatare Montrose County Colorado Gene Tebrinke Kimball Army Air Corps Savannah Air Base Georgia Gene Earl Tebrinke Potter Army Rantoul Field Illinois

DeLongs Weekend Visit to Brady Island

Mr and Mrs Dean DeLong spent the week end in Brady Island visiting relatives and sightseeing.

Dean DeLong Brady Island

Series Special Meetings Announced at Harvey Fisher School

A series of open public meetings at the Harvey Fisher school house District 164 run by pastor-evangelist A. A. Dirksen of Scottsbluff. Sessions begin 7:30 with talks at 7:45 March 9 to March 16 cover topics from heaven to prophecy and the millennium.

Harvey Fisher District 164 A. A. Dirksen Scottsbluff

Farm Program Anniversary Broadcast Set Across Nation

President Roosevelt Vice-President Wallace and Secretary Wickard will speak on major networks on Saturday March 8 at 8 30 our time to mark the farm program anniversary. The broadcast aims to broaden understanding of the program and its goals with dinners and community gatherings planned nationwide.

Roosevelt Wallace Wickard United States

Family moves within irrigation district shifting farms

Henry Schwindt and family relocate to an irrigated farm on Sidney draw. Henry Rosenthal and family move to the Goding irrigated farm south of Potter, vacated by the Schwindts.

Henry Schwindt Sidney Draw Henry Rosenthal Goding Potter Schwindts

Elmquist and Andersons Dine at Fred Reets Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Elmquist and Mr and Mrs Edgar Anderson were entertained at Sunday dinner at the Fred Reets home.

Fred Elmquist Edgar Anderson Fred Reets

Coyotes Win Tournament Honors With Three Top Wins

Coach Barrett's Potter Coyotes dominated the Class C tournament at Lodge Pole last week, winning three straight games by large margins to emerge as the conference's top team. Final scores show Potter 41 over Sunol 22, Potter 37 over Busitnell 15, and Potter 37 over Lodge Pole 7. A playoff clash with Sunflower Consolidated is set for Saturday at Scottsbluff.

Barrett Potter Coyotes Lodge Pole Potter Sunol Busitnell Coyotes Sunflower Consolidated School Scottsbluff Sunflower Liberty

Thanking Friends After Illness From Norman Patterson

Norman Patterson thanks friends classmates and teachers for visits cards letters and gifts while in hospital and at home. He expresses appreciation for friendship and support from parents and sister.

Norman Patterson

Potter and Sunflower to meet in playoff at Scottsbluff

Potter Coyotes clash with Sunflower Consolidated at Scottsbluff Saturday at 4 30 p m for a state tournament bid in Lincoln Potter won district honors while Sunflower impressed early this season with bold play local fans urged to attend and cheer the teams to Lincoln

Potter Coyotes Sunflower Consolidated School Scottsbluff Lincoln Sunflower Walley

For Sale Young Black Boar Pig Vaccinated

For sale a young black boar pig vaccinated weight about 200 pounds. Contact L. R. Seeman at phone 4133.

L. R. Seeman

Review Completes 29 Years of Service for Potter Review

The Potter Review marks 29 years of uninterrupted publication serving Potter and its community. Most of the period has been under the current publisher's management and ownership. Next week the paper will begin its thirtieth year of operation.

Potter Review Potter

Potter village order bans chickens running at large

Reports of chickens damaging lawns flowerbeds and plantings prompt Potter village ordinance prohibiting fowls running at large year round keep penned up per village rules.

Potter

Firemen Dance at Seyfang Hall Friday Evening

Harry Collins and his orchestra, popular on the road, will play for a dance this Friday evening at Seyfang hall. The event is sponsored by the Potter Volunteer Fire Department.

Harry Collins Seyfang Hall Potter Voluteer Fire Department

Wesleyan pupil elected Nebraska Wesleyan YMCA president

Wesleyan News reports Byron Johnson son of Potter junior was elected president of the Nebraska Wesleyan YMCA at the annual officer election held Tuesday February 18. He served as publicity chairman in the YMCA cabinet and was a delegate to the Estes Park Student conference in 1940. He also co chairs the regional commission studying The Church and Its Task.

Wesleyan News Byron Johnson Potter Nebraska Wesleyan Ymca YMCA Estes Park

Birthday Pinochle Party for Emil Dedic

Emil Dedic marked his February 27 birthday with a home pinochle party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Frei, Mr and Mrs Joe Kubes, Mr and Mrs Vine Teel, Mr and Mrs Walter Schubarth, Mr and Mrs Mervin Gunderson, and Richard Morton of Dix.

Emil Dedic Joe Frei Joe Kubes Vine Teel Walter Schubarth Mervin Gunderson Richard Morton Dix

Snowfall After Warm Spell Follows Cloudy Days

After several pleasant days, Wednesday brought dark skies and a heavy snow. Thursday remained overcast with further light snow showers in the afternoon.

Lincoln Journal Dollar Trial Offer Enlivens Town News

The Lincoln Nebraska State Journal announces a mail trial: one dollar for the daily, or one dollar and seventy five cents for the daily with Sunday mailed outside Lincoln to Nebraska and Kansas for eleven weeks. At 25 cents weekly, readers pay 2.75 for eleven weeks as hard times press. The State Journal has served the Omaha-Denver area for 73 years, with the Bee News suspended leaving one large morning daily.

Lincoln Nebraska State Journal Lincoln Nebraska Kansas Lincoln Journal Bee-News Journal The State Journal Omaha

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Legion Meeting Bowling News Potter Bowling Alley BOY Ad Scout Movement Tebrinke’s Cafe MR. and Mrs E. C. Tebrinke Iffranceis Robert W Scottsblugt Luenbach Louie Lapping Ajibert Wesley Paxton Lederer Grace Parsons J. M. Lederer van Winkle Leonard LeRoy Merrill Kubhl Dora Peetz Aidaims Billie Lester Adams Brule Melton Mahala Chappell Pete Mann Chas, Munson Brenzer Bert EH Ren McManigal Frank Alliance Africa Miartin John A U. P Jessen Lorenz Bayard Transcript Clarence F. Schlecht Norfolk Harrisburg Nebr Gretna Wyoming Meanea Emil Ness Sedgewick Colo Kingsley Dam Ogallala Milo Randall North Bayard Mead Oil Co Ben Carlson Crawford Chadron Journal Goodeye Gering Sugar Factory I. J. LeMasters Morrill James Schooley Turkeys Bayard Fid Anderson Jr Dave Johnson Afibin Albin Anderson M. H. Andrews Martha Crabill Grandma Crabill D. K. Atkins Atkins Hitler Dean Hagemeister F. C. Mills Epworth League Bennie Herboldsheimer Mills Washington Gladden Otto A, Quaife Spartan Barley Lee Hagemeister Lincoln Daily Journal Pep Club Bake Sale Johnson Store Chick Boyes
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