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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1935
Page
6
Martha Allen is buried here last evening. The obituary notes she was the daughter of her mother and stepfather Vern Green wood a brother James and sister Mary Ann. She attended Sidney schools and grew into a young woman with many friends in the community.
The August 19 Pony Express memorial ride continues from Fort Kearney to Fairbury with a gathering expected at Fairbury to mark the occasion. C. C. L. Stuckman, Scotts Bluff scout executive, selects boy scouts to ride from Fort Laramie to Sidney.
Western Nebraska communities urged to submit WPA project plans at Alliance district headquarters. Applications should outline needed work, estimated costs, and a sponsoring governmental agency. Competent engineers will assist in drafting plans for school and municipal buildings, water mains, sewers, streets, roads, parks, and other beneficial projects.
The Omaha federal intermediate credit banks will order grain loans via the Federal agency funded by short term debentures. Local production credit associations and the Omaha bank for cooperatives will fund loans. Loans apply only to grain stored and sealed on the farm.
M H Swenk head of the University of Nebraska entomology department estimates that within 24 hours about 75 million birds across 464 species contributed an insect diet of about 1 875 million insects in Nebraska. He notes Nebraska ranks third in bird variety, with migratory routes via the Missouri River and central location boosting diversity.
Heaton described driving to the map scene to verify landmarks with the diagram and said Frahm may know more about an unsolved murder. Benton and deputies examined the alleged grave site, paced the measurements, and searched briefly without finding a soft spot for a body. Heaton may copy the map for future use if Benton's interview with Fred yields insights. Fred allegedly told a fellow prisoner he killed his brother John and buried him.
Fred Frahm insists he knows nothing of a body found near Oshkosh last spring and claims it was planted by an Italian operative to force him to reveal John Frahm’s burial site. Experts testified the body matched John Frahm’s features including teeth and bridgework, while local officers doubted Frahm’s account and signaled the case may be reopened pending Benton’s findings.
Nebraska wheat offices in Lodgepole Fred Bauer and Kord J. Dyk man Lorenzo J Treinen Clyde M. Johnson Edward J. Meier Pleasant View George Reetz Art Brandenberg R B Hill Potter P Herboldsheimer L H Schwartz E N Weikhorst Sidney Ed Meyer H P Thomas C O Hade Trognitz Charles R Slama A M Leafdale Joe Cizek Union Valley Clyde Toof Albert Fecht John W Smith Cheyenne county leads in wheat programs with large annual allotments. Offciers have provided good service and are re elected.
Cheyenne County will be removed from relief on August 9 while larger centers like Omaha and Lincoln continue to require funding. Some relief officers may be cut, but most will stay to assist with WPA job certifications.
A farm tour near Sidney indicates rust is not general this year as oats and red durum macarine wheat show no infection. After lunch County Agent Swinbank explained rust fungus and wheat markets, then the group toured Diesel tractor motors at Babcock Implement and Sidney Tractor and Machinery warehouses. The party, led by their teacher and Swinbank, was joined by J. C. Rosse and Joe A. Gibson.
Nethergall's appearance highlighted a day of instructive talks. Mayor Roche welcomed visitors with responses from Condit. Minutes were read by Claude Hendl. Kepler reviewed changes in criminal law enforcement since 1900 and discussed the John Frahm case. Heaton urged regional intelligence departments. Sheriff Schulz and Police Chief Rogers spoke briefly. Nebergall made plastic finger and thumb moulds of most officers after adjournment.
Wednesday morning program featured M Johnson of Denver detailing handwriting analysis and its role in thwarting professional criminals. Judge J L Tewell urged sheriffs to master the law for court cooperation and warned of Communist influence, with Nethergall stressing vigilance and government ownership. Lieut. Payne of Omaha praised as Nebraska authority, and Fox Theatre screened Men Without Names for sheriffs.
Harvest reports show winter wheat leading, with spring wheat and barley plagued by rust. Some oats escape rust with heavy yields, while corn benefits from warm weather though needs rain. Early loads test 55 pounds with high protein but rust damage remains widespread, and overall yields remain uncertain due to scattered conditions.
Catholic Church masses at 7 and 9 30 am with instruction and benediction at 7 30. Episcopal Church Friday choir practice 7 30 pm Holy communion 7 am Tuesday Transfiguration and 10 30 am service. Sermon A Summer Call for a Winter Coat. General Kensington and Missionary Society meet midweek. Rightenousness exalteth a nation but sin is a reproach to any people. John J Sheaff minister.
A religious note cites Galatians on sowing to the Spirit and reaping eternal life. The text urges perseverance in well doing and promises a due season of reward. A cordial welcome is extended to attendees by Dr. W. T. Kahse, pastor, at the service.
Sunday school at 8 30 a m German services 8 30 a m English services 9 30 a m Ladies Aid and families meet at Henry Schmidt home near Lodge Pole after morning services sermon topic Our Lord Exhortation to Christian Frugality discussion on feeding the multitudes and using gifts to glorify God Sunshine Booster chorus meeting Tuesday 8 p m midweek service softball practice 6 30 p m senior choir Thursday Last quarterly conference August 13 Dr Kendall presid Richard W Dinsdale Pastor
Presbyterian Church offers 10 a.m. worship on Saul becoming Paul with special music and Sunday school in the basement led by Pastor Dr. Paul P. Cheff Trinity Lutheran holds Bible school at 9 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m. with the harvest theme and a Galatians verse about sowing and reaping
Sunday school at 10 a.m. bring a friend next Sunday. Worship at 11 a.m. Children’s sermon The Easy Way. Special music by choir. Sermon The Gospel Nugget Text John 3 16. Baptism offered in service and new members received. Epworth League 7 p.m. Sunday evening service at eight o'clock. Come sing laugh pray and praise the Lord.
Local residents and visitors share calls and visits in Lorenzo. Families including the Fultons Phelps Langley Meier and Fleming clans move, host, and call on kin in weekly social rounds. Neighbors note club meetings paused for August and community ties remain active.
Mrs Melvin Phelps and children spent Friday at the W C Phelps Margalaine and Daryl Meier attended the show in Sidney Agnes Phelps spent the weekend at her home in Lorenzo Mrs J B Smith went to Sterling Friday evening returning home on Sunday Mrs Melvin Phelps called at the R U Brown home Sunday Mrs Carson Struve and baby returned home Sunday after visiting Mrs Struve's sister Mrs Lewis Struve Mrs Joe Deifrick cared for the infant son of Mrs R U Brown for two months and on Saturday Mr Carson Struve and son visited Mrs Dora Struve
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