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Newspaper

The Potter Review

Location

Potter, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1939

Page

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Business Conern Changes Hands in Scottabius Market

Mr and Mrs Frank Oliverius of Scottabius are the new proprietors of the market and store formerly run by Mrs and Mrs Wim Clark. The deal closed Wednesday. The Clarks moved from Kimball last spring for trade and health reasons. They left yesterday for Arizona to locate. Oliverius is an experienced meatman who has helped in the market under Bartlett ownership. The family now resides across from Seyfang hall.

Frank Oliverius Scottabius Wim. Clark Clarks Kimball Bartlett Oliverius Seyfang Hall Ray Fisher

Once in a lifetime church society meeting forgotten

Florence E. Sykhart recalls in Chit and Chat in the Fremont Tribune how two Fremont women planned a Flag Day gathering that failed when guests missed the meeting. Heat kept others away and most decided to let Mary go this time as the refreshments waited in the refrigerator.

Fremont Eem Mary Florence E. Sy.hart Fremo Tribune

Fishes for Ducks at Ravenna Dam Use of Dipping System

Gatekeeper George Sorenson at Beeius dam maintains a unique duck retrieval method. He rises after dawn to dip out dead and crippled birds drifting past the hunters, claiming it saves ammunition and ends laborious tracking. He does not use guns, decoys, or early rising, preferring this simple, nonlethal approach.

Ravenna NPR iGeorge Sorenson Beeius Sorenson

Bushnell Man Dies After Auto Accident

Funeral services were held for Ben Penick of Denver who died from injuries after a week of auto accident activity. His brother G J Penik escaped injury. Penick, 76, had lived in Scottsbluff before moving to Denver eight months ago and once worked in Bushnell at Pickett Cream station.

Bushnell Denver Ben Penick G. J. Penik Akron Colo Mr. Penick Scottsbluff Pickett Cream Station

Browning Couple Motor to Denver After Aid Visit

Mr and Mrs E J Browning motored to Denver Sunday. Mrs Paul Simmerton, called to her father’s bedside at Ravenna, accompanied the Browning party to Denver where she makes her home. The Browning couple returned to Potter Monday evening.

E. J Browning Denver Paul Simmerton Ravenna Mrs. Browning Browning Potter

History of the Frostrom House at Kirk 1899 rebuilt

Lone Pine correspondent details the 1899 Frostrom house at Kirk built by Mr. Frostrom and later reshingled by C Christiansen Lew Clegg and Meck Snyder. Local lumber came from hills, sawn with a home circular saw powered by four horses. The project reused old logs and involved Benish brothers and the Jensen family, reflecting perseverance.

Lone Pine Banner County News Frostrum Kirk C. Christiansen Lew Clegg Meck Snyder Frostroms Te Dmension Serbe J Jensen Frostuum Himmt Frostrom Benish Brothers Potter

Angora Youth Killed in Accidental Shot Incident

Kenneth Earl Berry a 21 year old Angora man was killed instantly in an accidental shooting while shucking a ramona field near his parents home. A witness 40 yards away saw him topple from a wagon after a shot rang out. The gun carried in his wagon was believed to discharge as he reached for it or the weapon fell upright striking him in the chest.

Ikenneth Earl Berry Aguia Taday Abs Frank Berry Stu K Young Berry Berry

Special Sunday Service at First Lutheran Church with Dr Madsen

The First Lutheran Church invites all to a 3 p m Sunday service with guest speaker Rev J Madsen D D longtime superintendent of Eben Ezer Motor House and Home for the Aged. Sunday school meets at 210 p m and a thank offering will be received.

J. Madsen Eben Ezer Motorhouse Dr. Madsen

Miller couple visit Herdon then head to Pine Cluff Wyoming

Mr and Mrs Joe Miller of Cincinnati New York renew friendships in Herdon community Thursday morning. He once worked as a telegraph operator for Herdon station on the Union Pacific double track. The couple were en route to Pine Cluff Wyoming to spend Thanksgiving with relatives.

Joe Miller Cincinnati New York Herdon Muller Union Pacific Millers Pine Clufk Wyoming

Static Interference and Radio Reception in Potter

R M Hendee, lyzent p ant superintendent and radio man, urges public cooperation to reduce man-made static harming radio reception in Potter. He explains atmospheric static and the main annoyance of equipment caused interference, and offers a home test to identify offending appliances. He notes disturbances travel along power lines and stresses collective action to improve reception.

R. M. Hendee Lyznt P.ant E .A.lowing Vitus Potter

Gordon Man Loses Life In Stock Truck Crash

Sylvester H. Lynch known as Tom was killed instantly when the truck he was driving with live stock went off the road six miles north and one mile east of Gordon. He was alone and it is not known how the fatal accident occurred. Tom Annett arrived later with help, followed by LF Neumann and Al Nelson farm crew.

Sylvester H. Lynch Tom Gordon Tom Annett al Nelson LF Neumann Mr Lynch

Thanksgiving service and church events at Methodist Church

Pastor C R Tanner invites all to church school at 10 and a Thanksgiving communion service at 11. The Thanksgiving Day observance is Wednesday evening the 29th at 7:30, with all welcome regardless of church or creed.

Still Dry Weather Fuels Crop Worries Across Region

No precipitation since October 9, a 45 day dry spell leaves days warm and clear while nights cool. The prolonged dry spell alarms farmers about crop conditions and prospects.

Lincoln Dogs Mass Slaughter Plan Sparks Protest

The Nebraska Writers Project notes that in 1879 Lincoln faced a stray dog crisis. The city planned a mass dog killing via a shooting contest after a pound overflow, offering a silver mug as prize. Protest by animal lovers swayed the mayor, dogs released by a grain dealer altered the plan.

Cendors Nebraska Writers Project WPA Lincoln Lincoln Society For Prevention of City Treac

Coyote Round Up and School Music Notes Recap

The community thanks workers donors and the public for a successful seed annual Coyote Round up with many enjoying the carnival. Junior class plans the play Who Wouldnt be Crazy Remember the night. Music notes cover grades learning rhythm composers operas and safety songs while junior high completes a music history course and senior high presents eighteenth century costumes and performances. Orchestra prepares pieces for the junior class play November 24.

Bach Handel Haydn Fouth

Changes in Patrolmen Staff Slated for December 1

Highway Patrolmen E W Oltman and Joe Peirano, both stationed at Sidney the last two years, will be transferred to other Nebraska districts December 1. Oltman goes to Norfolk and Peirano to McCook. Replacing them here will be Patrolmen Jensen and Weddell. A general shake-up in patrol stations statewide is expected any day.

E. W. Oltman Joe Peirano Sidney Nebraska Oltman Norfolk Petrano McCook

Horse Evens Score With Car On Springfield Bridge

A high stepping horse owned by Leon Hazes kicked and struck the windshield of Frank Cooherill's auto as it passed on a Springfield bridge. The incident occurred near Springfield and was reported by Louiseville Courier.

Leon Hazes Frank Cooherill Springfield Louiseville

Frank Armstrong Visits for Business Matters

Frank Armstrong, former Sinclair man, was here a few days this week on business. He left Wednesday for his home in tow.

Frank Armstrong Sinclair

Malton Delegate Edward Sander Hurt by Corn Picker

Edward Sander, a Malton delegate living north of Potter, was hospitalised after his right hand was drawn into a corn picker. His index finger broken and possibly amputated, two nails loosened, a palm gash and multiple cuts and bruises noted.

Malton Edward Sander Potter

Potter State Bank Closes All Day Next Thursday

The Potter State Bank will be closed all day next Thursday November in observance of Thanksgiving.

Potter State Bank

Review to Publish Day Early Next Week

The publication will print one day earlier next week due to Thanksgiving. Deadline reminders urge contributors to submit news and ads a day earlier than usual as the shop closes Thursday. Cooperation is appreciated to ensure timely production and distribution.

Junior Class Play Tonight at High School Auditorium

The junior class presents Who Wouldn’t be Crazy at the high school auditorium Friday November 24 at 8 00 p m Admission is 25 cents and seats are limited The juniors have put in long hours to present one of the better amateur plays and you will enjoy this performance.

Vivian Nelson

Taken to Hospital After Illness Worsens

Marshal Thoma Iverson, confined to his home for two weeks, worsened Wednesday night and was taken to a Sydney hospital. Thursday reports say he is resting comfortably and making some progress toward recovery.

Marshal Thoma Iverson Sydney

Thanksgiving Day Observed In Potter Nebraska

The notice explains Thanksgiving celebrations vary by state with Nebraska set to observe on Thursday November 30. It notes Wyoming Colorado celebrated yesterday while twenty states held the 28th and others on the 20th. Local businesses in Potter are expected to close on November 30.

Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Union Potter

Pride and Pride as Moral Tests Across Voices

A collection of quotes on pride from Louis XI Mary Baker Eddy and Shakespeare. It contrasts pride with humility and warns that pride leads to downfall, weakness, or self-destruction while linking true truth to modesty and restraint.

Mary Baker Eddy

Highway Commissioner J. W. Billi ter Visits Potter Forenoon

Highway Commissioner J W Billi ter called on business in Potter yesterday forenoon meeting local officials and reviewing road projects.

J. W. Billiter Potter

City Buys New Fire Truck From Gibson-Wright

Potter acquires a 1936 Ford V-8 for 300 dollars, replacing an unreliable old truck. F. L. Baker delivered it last Friday as firefighters transfer body and equipment. The motor was overhauled, promising strong power and pickup for public service. Once completed and painted it will be ready for public inspection.

Potter Gibson-Wright Kimball F. L. Baker

Pleasant View Community Notes Mixed Visitors and Visits

Pleasant View item lists visitors and travels of local families. Rev H Glock and family depart to Concordia College in Oakland California after a McGregor Iowa visit. Numerous neighbors, birthday celebrations, callers, and church activities spread through the week, with Walter Bradehoff and W C Bradehoff traveling to Thayer Nebraska to aid an aged mother.

Herbert Schuessler H. Glock McGregor Iowa Ben Hilpert Oakland Calif Rev. Glock Corcordia College W. D. Mathewson Potter Hugo Imack Ben Warrelman Tilly Art Schoen Ier Rev Glock Gerler LaVerna Boehnke J. E. Morrow Ed. Welch J. C. Kreader Fisher Edith Sanderson Arthur Ha C. G. Geminhardt Waunlla Surcay Schubarth Pete Nel

Disbanded Union Pacific crew tied to beer hidings near Grand Island

Henry Grothe and Raymond Ochsen, previously on a Union Pacific extra gang east of her, returned to Potter this week after the gang was disbanded. George Jenen came back days ago when his department was dissolved. They had been hiding beer working recently around Grand Island.

Henry Grothe Raymond Ochsen Union Pacific Potter George Jenen Grand Island

Turner Child Receives Emergency Nasal Surgery

Johnny Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Turner, underwent emergency surgery last week to remove a foreign substance from his nostrils. The procedure was performed to relieve obstruction and restore breathing.

Johnny Turner W. A. Turner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Angora Tebrinke’s Cafe MR. and Mrs E. C. Tebrinke Gordon Man Methodist Church C. R. Tanner PT Bedate Ar Dogs Life Seale Coyote Cynthia Reetz Betty Lou Harris Stanley Juelfs Jeane Hagemeister Marjorie Johnson Lor. Mae Hagemeister Donald Schiwartz James Fisher Donald Enevoldsen Edwin Vadell Delmar Oeltjen Steve Chrastil L Orchestra Benish Hall Sammy Haven Louvyell Colton Louis XI Addiscon Shakespeare Joe Gerler Robert Fiehler Waler Elmer Hilpert Art Mueller L. V. Sanders Corr Roland Boehnke Robert Steffens Delbert Esther Seemann Ruth Leonard Obendorfer Donald Mueller Elmer Schubarth Mrs. Homer Light Stines Aug. Haack
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