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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
5
William Fairbanks and Eva Novak star in Campen's Friday night feature The Battling Fool. The program also includes the comedies Some Nurse and Felix Finds Out. Show starts at 8:00 PM with admission 35 and 15 cents.
Susan Waite of Denver and Lyle Farquhar of Denver were married on September 5 in a Denver ceremony.
Local reports note Art Brandenburg Fred Prince and Oscar Johnson collecting materials to build potato cellars spuds look good. Hite Brothers finish a barn on Mrs. Aldrichs farm south of town and plan to move next spring. Mrs Duncan has interior painting and built in cupboards underway.
The Potter golf club advances to the semifinal stage with Slocumb paired against Babcock and Biggs paired with Hansen. The four remaining players must complete 36 holes before October 1, with the victors advancing to the final for the club championship.
The undersigned prohibit hunting fishing or trespassing on their premises during the balance of 1925 and all of 1926. Palmer Thurston Henry Schrear Elmer Gunderson M Mike Fleischacker.
Edna Frame of Huntsman club earned a fifth place with a wash dress after submitting two exhibits. Busy Bee club led by Mrs Paul Meyer and Huntsman led by Mrs Roy Neary also displayed items. Willing Workers club from Lodge Pole, led by Miss Oleva Weigers, did not win. County Agent praises the keen competition and large number of exhibits.
Siebert Christ climbed the courthouse flag pole on Monday and pulled down the rope used to raise the flag. The double rope had been unfastened by several children, but Christ's daring fixed the issue and Old Glory can again be raised as needed.
The Women’s Club will meet in the church basement Friday afternoon with changes to the year book program. The topic is Great American Women of Today. Parliamentary drill includes current events Mae Nelson. Presentations cover Jane Adams social worker Olga Babcock Carrie Chapman Catt Lillian Slocumb Helen Keller Lillian Brady Maud Ballington Booth Mae Nelson Jula Lathrop Lillian Robertson Maude Adams Melba Biggs Nancy Langhorn Astor Viola Miller.
Paxton Times reports a tragic passing at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Banderet south of Paxton. Their son Harry Vincent Banderet born January 6 1924 drowned after falling into a water tank Friday evening September 4 1925. He leaves grieving his parents and a sister.
The week brought fine warm weather with no frost yet expected for a few weeks. Corn is mostly frost-proof and the rest will harden soon. A light rainfall of just over half an inch fell Saturday and Sunday nights, 0.33 inches Saturday night and 0.22 inches Sunday night.
Property to rent in Potter area described as modern residence with contact via Review office. Dance advertised for Dix on Saturday night September 19th. Job washing or ironing sought by Mrs Edw Fisher of Potter Neb. Two good milk cows and a nearly new electric Singer sewing machine offered by Elvin Johnson. Poland China boar, 14 months old, for sale by Sam Wikstrom, contact 71F110 or inquire at Potter Review office.
A classified item seeking a dependable person to run a cream station at Potter Nebraska and to purchase poultry and eggs. Respond by writing or calling Wm Mortensen in Sidney Nebraska.
Big-six Haynes touring car in excellent condition with new rubber offered by N. S. Miller for 375 dollars. Strong value for the price, promoted as the best deal around.
Local news notes Rev. L V Slocumb left early this week for Lincoln Nebraska to attend the annual conference. There will be no preaching services in the M E B church next Sunday but Sunday school will be held at the usual hour.
Earl, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Anderson, north of Potter, broke an arm Tuesday in a fall while playing. This is a second fracture in a different location, suggesting continued bad luck for the boy.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will meet next Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 1925, at 2 30 at the home of Mrs. Clarence Johnson. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected and the mite box gathering will be held at this time.
Miss Jeannetta Sloan enrolls in the commercial class at Potter High School and holds a three year first grade certificate from the University of Nebraska. She would teach near home if a position is offered and has received several applications from the eastern part of the state.
Several residents attended the Logan county fair in Sterling Colorado last Friday with attendees split between the day program and the evening program while others arrived for portions of both.
We, the undersigned, forbid as hunting on premises under our control: Peter Nelson, Herman Schubarth. Arthur Schubarth. C. C. Crowell, 3rd. Fred Prince. Art Brandenburg. Geo. Reetz. H. G. Mangels. Emel Carlson. Gus Carlson. Henry Moench. Jesse Lambert. Homer B. Fisher. Andy Brott. W. D. Mathewson.
Myron Sadler thirteen year old son of Doctor W W Sadler of Bushnell died in Columbus hospital after being kicked by a horse earlier Monday. The incident occurred near Bushnell and the youth succumbed to injuries.
Review office lists a supply of adding machine paper priced at ten cents per roll.
The ad claims rock bottom diamond prices at the Sidney Gift Shop matching values from a New York trip. It urges buying now before prices rise again.
The ad proclaims The Review available for just $1.50, urging readers not to go without this affordable issue. It positions the price as a compelling value and invites immediate purchase.
A veteran seller appeals for a chance to meet at the Potter Review office or in person, promising good service after many years with satisfied customers. The note emphasizes a straightforward meeting to discuss prospects.
In Cheyenne county three girls clothing clubs sent twenty one exhibits to the state fair. Four exhibits won money with Helen Beyer, daughter of Frank Beyer, claiming three prizes a third on a kitchen apron a fourth on a bungalow dress and a fifth on a clothes pin bag.
Mrs Frank Matthes of Potter Nebraska advertises a gearhar knitter in good running order with 25 pounds of all wool yarn for sale at 40 dollars. The notice states the item is in good condition and available locally.
Reported attendance describes a successful afternoon run to be on time for a later program organized by the Ku Klux Klan. Attendees say the event was well received and they were paid for making the trip.
Mrs. G. L. Rogers departed last Saturday for Denver to enter the Tilden Health School for a month’s rest and treatment. Her son Francis accompanied her and returned to Potter on Wednesday. The community hopes the stay will benefit her health and bring a speedy return.
Local duck hunters have been active this week with many spoiling ammunition. Hunters gathered along waters and lakes, many moving toward Liseco. Names among the group include Herbert Johnson, R. V. Francis, Fred Johnson, R. L. MacAdam, Lester Stecher, Gus Haak, Homer Light, Karl Fricke, August Schmidt, Walter Henry, Art Brady, R. A. Babcock and Jess Tompkins.
Parents are urged to ensure their children's keen vision by visiting E. S. Sherrerd at Sidney for an examination. He makes no charge for school age children.
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