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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
6
Bill Richards son of Charles Richards of Sidney has been appointed first cook on the U S S Colorado. Despite only two years of experience he secured the post, a highly sought after Navy assignment. He recently had a successful operation and expects to leave the ship hospital around June 12.
A lumber and coal shed at LeSueur's lumber yard caught fire on a windy Wednesday afternoon. Prompt fire department response prevented a major blaze, with only minor damage reported. A Chevrolet belonging to Albert Marsh narrowly avoided collision with the fire truck during the response. the car was tagged.
A strong wind storm hit western Nebraska causing limited damage in Sidney after sheltered city regions. Downtown visibility dropped as water tanks appeared nearly hidden. Trees sprouted broken limbs and a few small structures toppled, while Sidney escaped major damage. Omaha recorded .91 inches of rain as eastern Nebraska cooled.
A continuation notes that wheat payments at 9 cents per bushel will be distributed in drought areas. It lists allocations by state including Kansas seven million four hundred thousand dollars, North Dakota four million three hundred thousand, South Dakota one million five hundred thousand, Montana one million six hundred thousand, Texas one million six hundred thousand, Nebraska one million seven hundred thousand, Minnesota five hundred sixty thousand, Oklahoma two million, Idaho two million, Colorado six hundred forty thousand, Utah two hundred thousand.
City official Roche announces the Muny pool opens this week with adult swims at 20 cents and season tickets for high school students through the city clerk's office. Those unable to pay may receive special tickets after case certification, with projected operating cost around 450 dollars. Lifeguard Harry Bonham will sanitize facilities and unruly children will be barred.
The county attorney E J Newstein says dental work proves the body found is not John Frahm. Glendale dentist D H Foster and Dr R F McCreery of Wahoo corroborate that the remains do not match Frahm’s dental records. Frahm, held on a murder charge in his brother’s 1928 Nebraska disappearance, pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing.
Fred Frahm, brother of the missing man, was arrested on first degree murder charges after a preliminary hearing where he pled not guilty. The body near Oshkosh yielded teeth with bridge work reported by McCreery, who claims to have sent findings to Frahm’s Glendale dentist. Garden county officials will keep him jailed pending county attorney guidance as authorities pursue the evolving mystery surrounding the man last seen driving east toward Wahoo after visiting relatives at Sidney.
Residents question the Frahm case as Schulz shows head and body photos and Sid ney’s former Chief of Police Carl Livoni stands in an excavation. Grass and weeds grew into the corpse’s hair, suggesting the body’s location was disturbed. If not Frahm’s, many fear another murder may be involved with no clear answer forthcoming.
The program aims to reduce hog production by 25 percent to boost prices. Counties adjust overstatements to meet quotas, with Dakota County finding questionable evidence in Sioux City and Nebraska counties moving toward eliminating overstatements. A. E. Anderson notes complaints but cautions on details. The overall goal remains aligning production with demand.
A regional report notes rainfall since May 1 offered little relief. Three inches of rain fell with minimal benefit to alfalfa, pastures were brown, and spring grain and winter wheat were only slightly greener. The pasture and feed situation is described as very serious with little hay available despite possible funding to purchase feed.
A city notice explains that if dogs are picked up they are held two days at the police station. Owners may redeem their dog by paying the pound fee and buying a license. Dated 1879.
Mrs. John Armstrong hosts a bake sale at her home 705 Maple Street starting Saturday at 10 a m. The menu includes chicken and noodles for 25 cents per quart along with cakes pies rolls potato salad and baked beans.
Bryan warns of a possible cattle embargo as drought relief costs rise. He argues leasing pasture to outside livestock owners deprives Nebraskans of grazing space and increases taxes to support hungry herds, pledging to act if outside shipments continue.
Softball results from last night show Sidney Firemen defeating Bert's Place 20 to 9 in a Class A game after late starts. Next week's schedule lists eight Class B teams with St Paul's Lutheran joining and two games per night, plus Class A matches including Bert's Place Wander Inn and Sidney Firemen Hepner's.
County leaders gather with the Relief Director to review a federal funding agreement affecting all counties and potentially raising local levies. A district meeting at Alliance Thursday will explain terms, with interviews for signature to expedite the Washington report due by June 11.
Sunday visits marked by Mr and Mrs Al Koester and Clara Koester at C S Chambers home. District 101 picnic at Raddatz grove. 4 H club met with Betty Atkins. District 36 relief papers discussed at a meeting led by John Kurz. Community also enjoys social events, calls, and receipts of rainfall.
Sidney and Gurley duel in the Wheat Belt with Kimball contesting Potter for league lead as Sidney aims to stay perfect. Lorenzo and Peetz renew local rivalry at Peetz while Chappell earns a forfeit win from Lodge Pole. Standings show Kimball leading, Potter and Gurley tied for second, with Lorenzo and Peetz close behind.
Lorene Kretz visits grandparents. Mr and Mrs W Maley host several days at family home. Mr and Mrs Curt Smith and baby were Sunday visitors at A M Anderson home. Notice states all violators of stop signs must appear in police court and give cause. Watch the stop signs, R H Rogers Chief of Police.
The twelfth annual meeting of the Central Western Shippers Advisory Board will be held Saturday June 30 at Troutdale in the Pines Colorado. Representatives from Colorado Idaho Nebraska Utah and Wyoming will discuss third quarter business trends with railroad and transportation officials to aid orderly marketing and distribution of regional commodities and to address mutual problems.
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