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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1929
Page
8
The first gift night staged by the U. S. A. theatre Friday night drew a packed house, according to Manager Culp. The public responded especially well to the attractive offer and many valuable gifts were carried away. The second gift night is scheduled for tomorrow.
Mrs. W. W. Jordan spoke to Rotary Club members at the Union Pacific hotel on Friday evening about Women in Politics. She is noted as a leading woman in Sidneys business community. Mrs. J. W. Johnson contributed vocal numbers as an additional feature of the meeting.
In a tight contest at Lincoln, Seward defeats Sidney 10 to 9 as Portrey leads with four field goals and a free throw. Lowe and Chaney contribute strong guard and center play, while Smith adds eight points for Seward. Sidney supporters including Prof. Lienbendorfer, Dr. Barger, and Coach Black traveled to watch the game.
Boeing Transit introduces a new cargo aircraft capable of taking off in ten seconds from 525 feet and landing at 57 mph. It features heated cockpit, advanced instruments, parachute flares, wing retractables, and cockpit controlled fire extinguisher. The plane aims to speed mail and cargo handling on the San Francisco to Chicago route, faster than existing ships by 15 mph.
I E Grabill councilman 2nd ward warns Sidney residents against selling the municipal service plant saying the Union Pacific shows no interest and that the decision should rest with the people. He urges careful study before election day and promises more information.
The driver was released after a truthful side of the question was extracted from the lady. He speeds along the Lincoln highway, bearing a net monetary loss over $500. The young lady remains jailed in Cheyenne as authorities seek her husband in Worland with no success. No charges are known.
Sidney girls weigh Lindy’s engagement news with skepticism and curiosity. They describe him as charming and promising but warn he could be shaped by effort, while noting Anne’s position as future bride. A student quotes warn him to stay prudent during landings.
Authorities renew efforts in the John Frahm disappearance investigation. Fred Frahm remains in Chappell jail on forgery charges, unable to post the $2,500 bond. If no new leads arise, Frahm will be tried next December at the district court jury term.
Charles Warner reports district four leaders present include Oscar E. Nelson Scotts Bluff Earl North Morrill Henry Burke Garden Edward Q Leary Kimball and L A Hull Box Butte Cheyenne and Devel counties absent. District posts total 980 members with all but Scotts Bluff likely to meet quotas. A Scottsbluff meeting may boost the drive and the auxiliary served luncheon after. Sidney delegation notes Bridgeport boasts one of the finest posts in the district.
A Sterling man traveling through Kimball Friday was killed instantly in a single vehicle accident. He had visited Sidney recently, was returning home for the weekend, and was the sole occupant. Funeral services were held in Sterling with the body later sent to Louisville for burial.
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