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Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

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Land Bank Loans In Cheyenne County Reach 391000 In Year

Federal land bank and farm loan data show Cheyenne County loans totaling about 391000 from June 1, 1933 to May 1 this year. About 371200 94.9 percent refinanced old debts, with new mortgages repaying prior obligations and lowering interest costs. Other figures detail reallocations to banks insurers taxes merchants and others, plus 19900 used for land purchase building improvements and capital.

Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioners Cheyenne County Farm Credit Administration National Farm Loan Associations

Decomposed Remains Found Near Oshkosh Identified?

Parts of a man’s body were unearthed five and a half miles east of Oshkosh on Tuesday. John Frahm’s identity may be confirmed within forty eight hours as doctors and an expert dentist compare records. Police say Fred Frahm, his brother and a prime suspect, is held on a first degree murder charge in Garden County while authorities pursue confirmation of the remains.

Fred Frahm Garden County John Frahm Oshkosh R. P. Kepler Kepler Frahm Frahim Wahoo McCrary Union Pacific North Platte Freda Frahm Sidney Lewellen

Two Transients Held For Box Car Robbery

Michael Amodio and Peter Kranenburg face district court today on a breaking and entering charge concerning a Union Pacific box car. They appeared after a preliminary hearing before County Judge R A Barlow yesterday morning and pleaded guilty, bound over on $1000 bond.

Michael Amodio Peter Kranenburg Union Pacific R. A. Barlow

Grouping Counties to Save Money Draws Public Interest

Nebraskans speculate on a Bee News feature proposing six new counties to replace 93, with Alliance as county seat. The six regions Northwest North Northeast Southeast Central and Southwest would cover many existing counties, aiming to save taxpayers money yearly.

Omaha Alliance Nebraska The Bee News Northwest Sioux Dawes Sheridan Cherry Box Butte Scotts Bluff Morrill, Garden Grant Hooker Thomas Banner Kimball Cheyenns Deuel

Meeting of Implement Dealers Set for Sidney

A district meeting of implement men and dealers in Devel Kimball and Cheyenne counties is tentatively slated for Sidney on Wednesday June 6. Sponsored by the Midwest Implement Dealers association the event will cover the retail code for dealers. A dinner precedes the meeting at the country club with about 30 to 40 expected attendees.

Devel Kimball Cheyenne Sidney Midwest Implement Dealers Association Country Club

Perfect Cooperation Key in Reopening Frahm Case

A Telegraph reporter learns from Sheriff Schulz County Attorney Kepler and a secret operative that coordinated law enforcement efforts fueled crucial discoveries in the John Frahm mystery. Secrecy protected the probe over three months, with credit given to the Italian operative and deputies Sheldon Ridenour Nensteil, who unearthed the nude body in a sandy grave amid lingering fumes and chilling courage.

John Frahm Telegraph W. W. Schulz R. P. Kepler Schulz George Sheldon Kepler George Ridenour Garden County Edward Nensteil Ridenour Nensteil Sheldon

Revival of Frahm disappearance recalled by Telegraph

Five year old mystery of John Frahm, Arizona oil man, is vividly recounted as the Telegraph reviews its extensive coverage. Editors note the case drew unprecedented attention, with continuous, detailed reporting amid secrecy and heavy costs, and imply the investigation may be revived.

Saunders County Frahm THE Telegraph John Fram Arizona John ‘Frahm

Grilling of Frahm in disappearance case recalled

Fifty pages of questioning by Sheriff W. C. Condit at the time Frahm faced a murder inquiry into his brother John Frahm's 1928 disappearance. Stenographer Phyllis Corbett notes 80 pages of verbatim testimony, now on file for potential use at Frahm's first degree murder hearing in Garden County.

Frahm Fred Frahm Phyllis Corbett The Telegraph Hodgkin

Memorial Day Observed By Legion

The American Legion plans its Memorial day program at the city auditorium next Wednesday morning with Attorney S E Torgeson as principal speaker. Commander I L Pindell said the program will be ready for publication in next Tuesday's paper. Legionnaires will decorate every war veteran grave in the county and hold ceremonies at the Sidney grave yard to honor deceased veterans.

The American Legion City Auditorium S. E. Torgeson I. L. Pindell Legion Legionnaires Sidney Grave Yard

Mystery Case Tied to Five Year Old Cheyenne County Crime

State Sheriff force led by W C Condit and Deputy Clark used nearly the entire state’s resources for a month long probe into a five year old mystery. Colorado agencies scoured between Peetz and Sterling while Julesburg remained a focus. A $200 reward was posted, but many searches ended in blind alleys with few clues. The case remains unsolved.

Julesburg Cheyenne County

Change of Name Marks Fifth Anniversary Sale Event

C. A. West company, successor to Stevens Van Engelen, opened its fifth anniversary selling event with marked success. Roy Liggett, manager and partner, states the store will keep operating as before with C. A. West as head. Mr. West, formerly general manager, recently acquired controlling interest. A full page ad for the anniversary sale runs in this Telegraph issue.

C. A. West Company Stevens van Engelen Company Roy Liggett Liggett C. A. West Mr. West Wvut The Telegraph

Frahm Case Linked To John McCleneghan Former Deputy Sheriff

Revival of the John Frahm disappearance mystery recalls Sidney’s relentless search for his body. Former deputy sheriff John McCleneghan spent weeks and his own money seeking clues, uncovering a watch and bedding thought to belong to Frahm. He was later removed for alleged disclosure of nonpublic information. The hunt continued after reports of a long black box near Julesburg. Continued on Page 6 Column 2.

John Frahm William Busacker Sidney Wahoo Fred Frahm Fred John North Platte Julesburg Colo Frahm John McCleneghan John ‘McCleneghan McCleneghan McClenaghan Ster

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