Mystery Clues Persist in Frahm Case as Officers Sweep Lake
Fred Frahm remains jailed in Nebraska over the disappearance of his brother Fred Frahm who left Sidney with John Frahm on November 8 1928. The car of John Frahm was later found burned west of Julesburg with parts scattered along the Proctor Crook highway. A dog head with a bullet hole matching a gun sold in Sidney ties to the case while sacks found by Oliver Dunbar contain antelope remains, suggesting illegal poaching and attempted concealment.
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Fred Frahm
Nebraska
Sidney
John Frahm
North Platte
Julesburg
Proctor
Crook
Frahm
Oliver M. Dunbar
Bunker Hill rallies to win baseball game in last minute
Bunker Hill defeats Bushnell 12 to 11 after a late rally as Beyer and Bales suffer rough outings. Box score shows multiple hits by H Borcher, T Borcher, A Wentz, M Bogle, and Land. Wentz and Rose contribute key runs. umpires Bales and Cawthra officiate.
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Bunker Hill
J. Beyer
R. Rose
W. Beyer
Bales
Bushnell L. Bogle
R. Wentz
A. Wentz
Leininger
Land
Bunker Hill Co
Borcher
Sterling
T. Borcher
A. Borcher
Bunker
Hill
Bushnell Sibich
Mahoney
L. Bogle
H. Borcher
M. Bogle
Altis
Titsworth
Beyer
Lnd
Bushnell
M. Bogel
Cawthra
American Legion District Tops Member Drive in Panhandle
Arthur H Dilley of Sidney, district executive committee member, will attend the state conference of executive committeemen in Lincoln on Monday June 10. He recently finished a personal lecture tour of each post in his district.
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American Legion OF Panhandle
Arthur H Dilley
Sidney
Lincoln
Dilley
Sisters Intercede for Life of Sherman Executed Today
In Sheridan County the Pochon family and a grandmother urged clemency for Sherman who faces execution today for the May 18 1928 crime that included an infant attack and assault on his daughter. Warden Fenton arranged final visits for two sisters who were allowed near the condemned man behind a heavy wire screen as the death row transfer nears.
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Sheridan County
Roger Pochon
Morris Swart
R. G. Tinkham
Omaha
Sherman
Gilbert
Trenton
N. J
Lincoln
Fenton
Burwell
Sidney Scouts Jamboree At Bridgeport Report
Sidney Scouts Troop No. 89 won the relay with a 40 second message. Troop No. 10 Mitchell took signal tower. Harry Scott Troop 2 Scottsbluff won knotting with L Scott second and Don Allen third. Bridgeport won general service in 7 minutes. Broadwater semaphore. Coleman and Kenyon both from Mitchell placed in scout pace second and third. Finley Troop 1 Scottsbluff won fire by friction and fire by flint and steel in 18.5 seconds.
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Sidney
Signal Tower
Mitchell
Knottying
Harry Scott
Scottsbluff
L. Scott
Don Allen
Bridgeport
Broadwater
Coleman
Kenyon
Lafleur
Friction
Finley
Flint and Steel
Flapjack and Axe Throwing Contests Highlight Scout Meet
Wayne Shaver wins the flapjack contest for Troop 2 Scottsbluff while Chatfield of Troop 2 Scottsbluff places second in axe throwing. Dodd of Troop 10 Mitchell takes third in a first aid race won by Bridgeport with Scottsbluff taking third, and Troop 90 Sidney also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Shaver
Reel and Kennedy Pursue Motorized Contracting
Reel and Kennedy in corporate contracting discuss moving from animal power to motorized outfits. They toured Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa, noting progress toward eliminating mule labor. They cite floor lights enabling night work and a track-based wagon to ensure operation in all weather. One machine and elevating grader with the wagon could replace 21 mules and six men.
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Reel
Kennedy
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa
Clifford Jones of Sidney Awarded Burlington Prize
Clifford Jones of Sidney is awarded the Burlington Prize for his leadership in 4-H club work. Club leaders who devote themselves to this work are most deserving of credit as effective 4-H programs rely on strong local leadership. Public spirited citizens who contribute to agricultural education advance community welfare.
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Clifford Jones OF
Sidney
Increase in Acreage of Nebraska Farms Shown in Bulletin
The bulletin groups Nebraska counties into north, south, southeast and other districts to show geographic patterns in farming. It reports 24 percent of farm land in the north district and 19 percent in the northwest, with the rest evenly split. Cultivated land is 20 percent in the east district, 17 percent in the northeast, 12 percent in the south. The bulk of corn comes from the northeast and central districts at 20 percent each, while central and southeast districts contribute 14 percent annually.
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Hayes
Hitchcock
Keith
Lincoln
Perkins
Red Willow
Adams
Franklin
Furnas
Gesper
Harlan
Kearney
Phelps
Webster
Clay
Fillmore
Gage
Jefferson
Johnson
Nemaha
Nuckolls
Otoe
Pawnee Richardson
Saline
Thayer
Wheat production shares by region in the state
The east section yields 22 percent of winter wheat while the northwest contributes 16 percent. In contrast the northwest supplies 84 percent of spring wheat, with five percent from the southwest and four percent from the north.
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Northwest
Southwest
Notice of Teachers Examination at Sidney Court House
State teachers examination set for Saturday June 1 192 at the Sidney Nebraska courthouse. Gertrude N M Nelson County Superintendent presiding.
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Court House
Sidney
Nebraska
Gertrude NM. Nelson
Majestic Electric Radio Debuts New 1929 Models
Majestic dealer A. J. Hepner promotes the new 1929 Majestic radios proudly called The Mighty Monarch of the Air. The display showcases the latest models with sales pitched as the greatest buy today as prices dropped May 1.
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Majestic Electric
A. J. Hepner
Majestic
Bluhill Coffee Targeted In Bus Stop Shakeup
A quirky note asks patrons to seek the blue vacuum can when bus coffee service resumes, and to request Bluhill, promising a preferred blend. The message hints Bluhill coffee will be enjoyed by fans and urges attention to the unusual drinking aid.
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Bluhill
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Bluhill Coffee
Franm
Sidney Scouts
Freytag Store
Reel and Kennedy
SAT
Pigsgly Wigely Market
Eret Ee Yea
America
Symphony Lawn
C. A. Overman
Hink Bldg
Nebr
Greenlees
Sidney’s Style Store
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