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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
5
A barn near Potter owned by Arthur Cavalli burned to the ground on a Wednesday forenoon. The fire was discovered too late to stop. a Ford car, three cases, a collar and halter set, and hay were lost. The owner’s insurance status was unclear.
Sunday afternoon service at 2 30 p m features sermon A Mother s Prayer Reverend W T Kahse D D pastor invites all to worship at the First Lutheran Church Ohio area residents may attend the afternoon service and sermon theme A Mother’s Prayer
Senator Johnson advocates a better Lincoln highway marking system and says the Sidney to Kimball segment lacks clear guidance. He cites several towns in the eastern and central regions where signs are unclear.
Large cement corner stones have been installed on the highway in the cry finals with lights on each stone. The system provides clear directions where the highway enters and leaves the city and would reduce traveler confusion. Mr. Johnson notes the highway’s value and suggests it could be profitable if installed here.
Mr and Mrs P C Peterson visited Bushnell on Monday. Wm Scheele and family attended the Sidney circus Saturday. A son born May 10 to Mr and Mrs Wm Eber. both mother and baby are reported well. Mrs Lee Peterson assists at the Eber home. Friends gathered at Mia Parker’s for her birthday. Doris Scheele visited Beulah Travis. Wim Acheson traveled to Overton and Kearney for Muscovite lodge. Bob Raider family visited Ella Parker. Mrs Deo Whitney and children were Dix callers.
Herman Sehubarth reports the birth of a girl in Samball while his wife and baby recover at Miller hospital. Dix High School placed in eight subjects at the sixth congressional district event, earning two seconds two thirds one fourth and three fifths. The team, among Scottsbluff Aillange Bayard and Crawford, impressed for a small school and recently joined North Central schools gate. Highlights included Melvin Johnson second in Jinglish composition and English literature third, Hubert Denel second in Modern European History and third in Chemistry, with Ronald Green fifth and Howard Gunderson fifth.
Elmer Wilson called on the Teneyck brothers Friday. James W. Hunter of Burns, Wyoming, visited with the Teneycks. Dave Teneyck and relatives were seen in Potter. The Wilsons and family attended the Lee Bros. circus in Sidney. Gene Teneyck returned home after fixing fence for Earl Euston. John Jessop stayed with the Teneycks and departed with Ma and Mrs. Dallas Wood. Other visitors included W. R. Ponticus and W. J. Smith. Gene and Clarence Teneyck traded horses and planning to find work in Scottsbluff.
Auction note from R E Merscheim offers horses for sale with a few days trial and also buys horses if they are good. The fragment describes a Gunderson barn sale with vendor name and casual inquiry about trading horses.
Mr and Mrs Art Oberndorfer visited the Aug Thief home to see the new hired man Art Brandenburg. Frank Matthes and John Heimer fished Krueger lake. Mrs Heimer and children visited Matthes. Several neighbors called at Aug Thies and Baker homes. Louise Borcher visiting relatives. Brandenburg feeds oats for Matthes and plows for him. A theft report requests return of two pliers taken from Brandenburgs car last Thursday.
Local brief from Potter Nebraska dated May 15 1925 notes Jos P Schwartz and D Pratt business callers Chas Heimer and Henry Anderson in Potter several residents ill with flu and improving Miss Irene Pavlat returned from Nebraska school year trip Rev L V Slocumb and Jess Tompkins went fishing in Wyoming Mr Gardner county surveyor surveyed Continental Oil Co plot Henry Anderson and others attended Lee circus in Sidney Mrs Knudson from Omaha visiting Potter family and Raymond Slocum aboard destroyer John D Ford enroute to China from Manila.
Registered Percheron stallion Diamond Tl will make the season debut at his farm located 16 miles northwest of here. Diamond J looks like a fine animal and is expected to draw interest from buyers and breeders.
Ray Arnell arrived last week from Los Angeles and is visiting his brother Alfred. Tapppy has been away for some time and it seems nice to have him back. the note hopes he decides to stay.
The newsroom reports it could not compose the school notes due to a tight deadline and swamped copy flow. The notes will be published next week after press time.
A uniform flag display is now in use in Potter. Local businesses bought large American Legion flags mounted on poles with holders along the curb. The complete line of flags stretches down the streets. Tex Parsons and Happy Arnell delivered the bases and flags on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Dick Carlson brought their son Lyle back from Cheyenne where he has undergone operations and treatment at Memorial hospital. Lyle suffered a severe eye wound when bicycle accident caused a pump rod to pierce the eye lid and part of the eyeball. Surgeons hope to save sight but predict permanent injury with limited eye movement. Further care will occur next week to assess the eye’s damage.
Grabill's Merrymakers will open the new pavilion at Krueger's Lake on Saturday May 23. The event marks the debut of the venue with music and celebration for residents and visitors. The lake area welcomes the public to enjoy the first performances at the upgraded facility.
Mr and Mrs A S Kilmer and children of Brownson and Mr and Mrs Ray Bartlett and children of Potter were Sunday evening guests at the E H Biggs home.
Local report notes L. R. Stryker passing through Potter on Tuesday with a recently acquired item. Further details not provided in readable text.
Brady's Dairy advertises two daily routes with contact phone number 72 for delivery of milk and cream to customers.
The piece advertises subscriptions for World-Herald Bee and Omaha Daily News, plus 2,310 magazines. It promises mail orders processed within 30 minutes and delivery guarantees, with options for renewals, duplications of club offers, and simplified payments via mail orders.
Dr Ames conducts eye examinations and will fit glasses if vision tests indicate correction is needed. The service covers vision screening and eyewear assessment for appropriate prescription.
Reader queries about accepting Omaha or Denver daily papers and renewal timing. The notice notes orders for any magazine or periodical published in the United States and mentions part of the payment staying with the home representative.
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