Valuable Clues Found in Frahm Disappearance Case
A dog matching John Frahm’s white Spitz, shot and found with a matching 32 caliber revolver, is brought in by J McCleneghan from near Proctor Colorado. A shoe found with the dog matches a prior shoe from Frahm’s Dodge car site near Julesburg, suggesting a link to the missing man and an ongoing murder mystery.
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John Prahm
J. McCleneghan
Proctor
Colo
Prahm
Theead
Frahm
McCleneghan
William Busacker
Julesburg
C. W. Zike
Zike
Ovid
Propaganda of Sale Opponents Is Proven False
In Bridgeport Nebraska on March 21 1929 a local inquiry addressed to A W Atkins of Bridgeport confirms propaganda against selling the municipal light and steam plants to Western Public Service Company is false. The Sid ney Telegraph reports Mr Atkins denial of bitter remarks about the company.
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Western Public Service ‘Company
A. W. Atkins
Bridgeport
Western Public Service Company
Atkins
Sidney
Sanale
Abkine
Nebr
Guy Deran
Fidtor
Sidney Telegraph
Guy
Smith-Hughes Pupils In Contest At Curtis
Prof. J. W. Nielson with ten Smith-Hughes vocational agriculture students from the local high school depart for Curtis to compete in an agricultural feeding contest. Five first year and five second year pupils make the trip as Curtis hosts a preliminary for the Western Nebraska contest to be held at North Platte in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nielson
Smith-Hughes Vocational Agriculture Unit
Curtis
Cutis
North Platte
Head on collision involves five Sidney youths
Five young Sidney boys and girls under 16 were involved in a head on crash on the east Lincoln highway Tuesday evening. The other car, driven by a Kimball party, crashed into the ditch and overturned several times. No one was injured.
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Sidney
Lincoln
Kimball
Sidney Broadcast Set For KLZ Radio Hour
Sidney businessmen stage a first of its kind broadcast on KLZ Denver tomorrow from 7 to 8 p m. Home talent Merrymakers will perform with solos and a talk by Martin W Dimery promoting Cheyenne county. Singers include Franklin Bar ger Robert Harper S W Johnson I B Mccormack and possibly Franklin Hornaday.
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Sidney
KLZ
Denver
United States
Grabill
Merrymakers
Martin W. Dimery
Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Youths Enter Telegraph Campaign
Cheyenne county boys and girls eagerly anticipate The Telegraphs opening subscription drive with a juvenile electric motor car as grand prize. Participants who bring in a new subscription receive 25 000 votes to start, plus a cash commission, making the contest profitable for all. First week offers 5000 votes for new subs and 2000 for renewals, with 1 extra year bringing more votes.
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Cheyenne County
Telegraph
Western Nebraska
Chappell Wheat Farmer John Rhodes Dies After Illness
John Rhodes a prominent wheat grower living about miles north of Chappell died Monday night at 8 o clock after months of failing health and a recent nervous breakdown. He was known as a major figure in local farming circles.
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John Rhodes
Chappell
Mr. Rhodes
New Implement Building Under Way on North 10th Avenue
Work is progressing rapidly on a new brick building on North 10th Avenue for I. Kodinsky. When finished it will house the Rock Island implement line and the Allis-Chalmers tractor district office. Val Peterson and H. B. Price will manage the Allis-Chalmers branch locally.
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North 10Th Avenue
I. Kodinsky
Rock Island Implement Line
Allis-Chalmers Tractor District
Val Peterson
H. 8. Price
Allis-Chalmers
Sister of Sidney Man Draws Thirteen Spades in Bridge
Mrs. E D Davis of Denver, sister of John H Wade a local Chevrolet dealer, drew thirteen spades in a sociable bridge game with Mrs. Elizabeth Wade and others. The flawless hand stunned players as cards were revealed, sparking excitement and debate on optimal bidding and scoring strategies.
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Sidney Man
E. D. Davis
Denver
John H. Wade
Chevrolet
Davis
Elizabeth Wade
Richard Wade
Nona Kennedy
Wade
Sale of Municipal Plants Debate Ahead in Sidney
The Sidney electors vote next Tuesday, March 26, on selling the city light and steam heating plants to Western Public Service Co. The Telegraph has presented facts for and against, urged careful study, and urged voters to verify any last minute claims before the decision. The paper supports progress and urges informed, peaceful discussion, recognizing opponents like I. B. Grabill.
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Sidney
Western Public Service Co
Telegraph
I. BE. Grabill
Nebraska Electric Dealers Plan Sidney Stop En Route to Scottsbluff
Members of the Nebraska section of the National Electric Light Association will visit Sidney May 22 while en route to the animal convention at Scottsbluff. The trip, arranged by H P MacFadden of Western Public Service, aims to showcase western Nebraska’s Cheyenne county table land and electrical industry development to delegates. The convention will discuss rural electrification and interconnection of power lines, with trips designed to highlight the region’s growth and potential.
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Nebraska
National Electric, Light Association
Sidney
Scottsbluff
Cheyenne County
8. P. MacFadden
Western Public Service Company
Grand Island
MacFadden
Association
Lincoln
Omaha
National Electric Association
Light and Power
County Commissioners in Special Session
Cheyenne county board met in a special session at the courthouse on Wednesday morning with little business. The main item considered was the purchase of a new Caterpillar. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2.
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Cheyenne County
Court House
Green Wheat Seen as Spring Outlook Brightens
A field of velvety green wheat was observed on the south table by local implement dealers surveying the crop outlook. Though early to commit, the group expressed enthusiasm over improving conditions since the last snow melt.
Wild Horses Roamed Nebraska Panhandle Adventure Series Begin
The Telegraph will publish a Tuesday installment tracing western Nebraska and Cheyenne bounty days in the 60s and 70s. It recounts a journey by adventure seekers who captured untamed horses between the North and South Platte, painting the sparsely settled panhandle with frontier grit and pioneer memory.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne Bounty
Telegraph
Endless Table
North
South Platte
Panhandle
Walton League backs H R 466 passage in Nebraska House
Governor Weaver supports the bill creating the state game forestation and park commission to oversee wild life and related activities. The measure won third reading by a decisive margin amid Walton League backing and amendments, as Sidney and western Nebraska members pushed its passage.
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Weaver
H.rees
Eobraska
State Game, Forestation and Park Commission
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Walton League
Sidney
Western Nebraska
Waltonsians
Sub-District Declamatory Contest Held at Dalton Tonight
The subdistrict declamatory contest occurs at Dalton tonight with Sidney’s entrants led by Lawrence Portrey for oratorical, Lomila McCleneghan for dramatic, Kenneth Johnson for extemporaneous, and Vera Tompkins for humorous declamation.
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Dalton
Sidney
Lawrence Portrey
Lomila McCleneghan
Kenneth Johnson
Vera Tompkins
Gift Night Feature At Theatre Tomont
Sidney theatre goers responded well to new entertainment features at U. S. AY theatre and will pack the house again tonight. The feature picture is Plastered in Paris a leading comedy of the year.
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U. S. AY ‘Theatre
Culp
Sidney Theatre
Paris
Citizenship talks dominate PTA meeting at high school
The P T A met Wednesday for mens night with Rev H C Welker in charge and speakers from the Methodist church and kindergarten outlining citizenship ideals. Coach Leo J Black discussed citizen development. Social hour organized by local members. Nominating committee named ahead of officer elections.
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Parent- Teachers Association
H. C. Welker
Hal Schenck
Methodist Episcopal Church
Glodi
Leo J. Black
Leon Fine
N. W Ladegard
Ivan Robinson
F. A. Bush
Elmer Kahl
G. F. Liebendorfer
Atkins
J. W. Neilson
Veterans demand repeal of entrance rule at Scotts Bluff meeting
Scottsbluff post of the American Legion passed a resolution urging repeal of a government rule forcing all entrance requests to veterans hospitals to be written and submitted to the veterans bureau. District Commander Arthur H. Dilley attended along with judges Kratz and Tewell. About 200 county members heard that under the rule ailing veterans must pay own expenses while awaiting treatment, a delay possibly fatal. The resolution was approved unanimously and viewed as a prudent move for the district.
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Veterans Bureau
Scottsbluff
American Legion
Scotts Bluff
Arthur H. Dilley
Sidney
G. P. Kratz
J. L. Te
Bluffs
Scotts Bluff County
Omar Court apartment project begins in Sidney
Excavation started Wednesday at King street and 11th avenue for a new two story apartment house estimated at 40000 dollars. Builder O. D. Slayer, a Sidney garage man, aims for a modern Spanish style with tile trim and stucco. The Omar Court will feature at least 25 bachelor apartments and a rear court access.
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King Street
11Th Avenue
O. D. Slayer
Sidney
Golfers Out Sunday as Weather Is Favorable
A Sidney crowd enjoyed favorable weather at the country club course on Sunday. Despite a few drifts in gulleys, the grounds were dry and solid with many good games reported. The greens were in fairly good shape.
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Sidney
Prairie Echo to Go To Press at St Patrick's Academy
The Prairie Echo official paper of St Patrick's Academy is with Telegraph job printers and will be issued soon. Benedict Foley serves as editor in chief, and the edition vows to meet the high standard set by prior issues.
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Prairie Echo
St. Patrick’s Academy
Telegraph
Benedict Foley
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A. W. Atkins Claims Service
Sejance
Nebraska Electric
S. P
Legion
Walton
H.R
Tomont
T. A
District Four
O. D. Slayter
Spanish Court
Academy
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