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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
5
County agent Willey conducted a business call in Potter on Monday afternoon, engaging with local officials and discussing agriculture and extension services. The visit highlights ongoing county outreach to rural areas and farm families.
C W Johnson made a trip to Kirk and the Heath country Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Narry Wilson and son of Kimball join Mr and Mrs N J Wilson and son for Sunday dinner. Mrs A F Whitmire of Sund visits her parents in Potter as her husband recovers from a minor Cheyenne hospital operation. The U S A theatre in Sidney advertises the Chase Lister stock company opening Sunday for an eight night run, a well known group in the area.
The forecast reads near perfect conditions with light winds at the week’s start. Thursday proved exceptionally pleasant, a near summer day for midwinter, with doors open and fires out as shirt sleeves appeared.
Tuy Fite visited town early this week as locals report Guy suffered a dislocated collar bone after a wagon fall last week. The injury is mending as rapidly as expected.
The Women’s Club urges donations for a hospital drive this week. Canned fruit and baby clothes are requested and may be left with Mrs. H. R. Curry, Mrs. L. V. Slocumb, or Mrs. Clarence Johnson before Saturday evening.
Dr Ames will test eyes and fit glasses if needed, offering eye examinations and corrective eyewear services. The appointment emphasizes thorough eye checks and personalized frame fittings for patients seeking vision correction.
Leroy Slocumb on sick list this week. Mr and Mrs Jess Rowe of Dalton visited in Potter last Sunday. Mrs M Rice and Miss Trene Pavlat were in Sidney last Saturday. Fred Johnson and we were callers in Sidney last Saturday. Mrs Chas Gunderson was a Sidney caller last Saturday. C P Beal of Kimball was a business caller in Potter on Wednesday. C W Johnson spending a few days in Grand Island on business. School Drive Slow signs placed near the school house this week. Two oldest daughters of W C Sheets ill with tonsillitis. Miss Bertha Nelson and Mrs John Ahrens visited Tuesday at C E B Biggs home. Lawrence Schwartz in Potter Friday for firemen meeting.
Clarence and Fred Johnson and Chas. Nelson visited Kirk yesterday. Chas. Cords and Ray Arnell drove to Scottsbluff last Monday to visit Dean Hagemeister. Geo. Whitney of Dix reports by Crosley route via Mac Adam agency. Mrs. C. E. Biggs and her mother were in Sidney on Wednesday for dental work. Mr. and Mrs. Callaway hosted a party last Friday night for Miss Wittemyer's birthday.
A Potter area Bible study class had a profitable Wednesday evening gathering at the Chas Stanton home. Choir practice followed under Miss Guy, who is improving the choir's singing with steady effort. Also reported is the death yesterday morning of Chas Henrikson in Fresno California, father of Larry and Paul Henrikson of Kirk and Arvil Henrikson of Loveland Colorado, and brother-in-law of Mrs C W Johnson of Potter.
Rev Thomas M C Birmingham of Milford Nebraska, announced to fill the M B E pulpit next Sunday morning, is unable to come. Many will be sorry to hear of this postponement as they wished to hear the noted preacher. He says he may be able to come to Potter at a later date.
Agent C A Lawson resumes his duties at the U P station after vacation and an appendicitis operation. Relieving agent Merle Shappell was sent to Cheyenne last Friday and then farther west. Lawson is reported in better health following the operation.
Chrstensen has worked two weeks on street upgrades from Mads Larsons northward. The graded block aims to prevent flood water from crossing the street into yards of Christensen, Fisher, and Hansen homes. Work continues on the adjacent residential stretch.
Among the county seat callers on Wednesday were Mrs. J. C. Bartlett and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. N. 3. Miller.
Algor Erickson traded his Ford for a reconditioned Dodge sedan and remains a possessor. Rev. L. V. Slocumb continues revival services in Ogalala with strong attendance. Harry Wells recovers from stomach trouble after being listed this week. H. R. Curry spends late week in Bushnell and Pine Bluffs assisting Sterling lumber yard invoicing. Chas Nelson of Madera California visits sister Mrs C W Johnson, has been in Kansas and heads home. Earl Mathewson of near Rawlins Wyoming visited with wife at Mrs Ray Mathewson home in Potter. Mr and Mrs H P Craig move into the Lutheran church area, Craig a Ford salesman. Mrs Walter Henry and son depart for Springfield Missouri to visit her parents for a month. Merle Shappell now operator at Parco Wyoming. Potter force includes C A Lawson agent with Clarence Peterson and Roy Mathis as helpers. Clarence Johnson met state fish car in Sidney Thursday morning and released 350 fingerling trout into Grasmeere ranch creek.
Mr and Mrs E H Seyfang and daughter and Mrs F Whitmire and Miss Whitmire were Sidney visitors last Friday afternoon, seen calling on residents and sharing greetings in town social pages.
A local dealer bought over 600 dollars worth of poultry in a single day this week. The sale helps farmers pay their bills and supports rural commerce.
Talk of a public skating pond circulates with high likelihood of construction. A prior pond near the camp grounds proved successful and the new pond would be built there again. If approved it should be finished before freezing weather. Funding expected from public subscription in work and money.
Dr Doran, chief specialist of the Medical Laboratory in Boston Block, Minneapolis, visits major towns offering free consultations. He advertises nonoperative treatment for chronic ailments including stomach and liver diseases, nerves, kidneys, and rheumatism. Married women must be accompanied by husbands.
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