03 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1940
Page
1
A funeral service for Lula Davis Hire will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock from Macya drawing room with interment at Linn Groves. The notice mentions traffic disruption near Smith filling station on the Grestey Lovaland road and a device for Airs.
The report notes Dewey and Roosevelt winning Wisconsin delegation support while Congress adds large appropriations. The Senate and House finalize a $92,015,409 deficiency bill, adjust river and harbor funding to $20,000,000, and approve a mix of flood control and canal lock projects with shifting totals and party positions.
The Associated Press reports in Paris that five ex-members of the National Assembly were convicted by a French military tribunal for aiding the Communist plot. The judge imposed up to five years for each individual, with notable penalties tied to the alleged order supporting the conspiracy.
Otto Untug, supervisor of the federal census for the district, reports strong cooperation from Weld County residents including Greeley and local farmers on opening day. Enumerators note Weld county people are ready to answer questions and assist investigators, with anticipation of continued cooperation throughout the enumeration.
A six person jury at Eaton returned a verdict in a $2,202 accident case involving Mrs Browns and Mrs Drawlsd. The suit claimed Mrs Browns failed to signal and stopped closely, creating a passing hazard. Defense presented alternate statements by Mrs Russell and others. The trial proceeded with witness testimony from Theodore Simpson and Paul Almpson among others, with Judge Kelly presiding.
Erie voters faced a split council race as a three way tie decision looms. Myron Pacificld, not a candidate, defeated James Ghirlesworth 205 to 105 in a race shaping four seats amid party ticket dynamics. Tom Gilles Charles Janot and Lester Sell led in a tight field with 108 votes each, while Mayor Blal headed the Citizen's slate.
The treasury said March income tax collections were 31 percent higher than a year earlier, totaling $665,480,765 versus $500,025,309 in March 1989. The gain reflects initial installments upon illegal federal returns and marks a 21 percent rise from February.
The Nattura ilust Growere pasccilon directors voted to back passage of the housa avgor and awarded Greeley Truwng the printing contract for the National Rawl Grower official organ for another year. Directors plan improvements and better distribution at the Pribuna plant as the association looks to expand services during the coming year.
Eimer 8 Christen Yor caky years ue electricfon in Greeley and a former member of the council died Thursday at Ivvnlo Pennsylvania. Body brought to Greeley. Funeral services Saturday at 4 0 o'clock from Macy drawing room with entombment at the Bluesoonant Mattectesnnie Denyer.
Bradfield hints he may run in the Republican primary for Congress this year. The district has several longtime contenders and other names like Deadfield and Falild mentioned as possible candidates, with discussion focusing on the field and timely decisions.
Judge Thomas J. Jones fined Ralph Caghran editor of the Tribune page and Date R. Firpstrick cartoonist two others for contempt of court in a case dismissed for lack of evidence. Caghran received 20 days plus $200 fine. Firpstrick paid $100 with 10 days. Bou EH denied responsibility for editorial comments. Joseph Pulitzer attended to answer for Pulitzer Publishing and the Post-Dispatch.
The Greeley staig club will dect to the Hledele toingay Uta evening. The event is set for Wednesday at 7:20 p.m.
Weather outlook shows similar temperatures with light winds. Highs around 57 degrees and cooler nights. gradual temperature change expected into Thursday with no precipitation anticipated.
Wisconsin delegates split amid Dewey support and Vandenberg pull. Roosevelt holds a three to one lead over Garner in the national Democratic primary, with mood on reelection mixed and Johnson commenting on movement trends. Returns show Roosevelt ahead in Wisconsin with varying precinct tallies and continued delegate contests.
Mrs. Helen Marcelles 21 wife of Tuy Marcelles Hudson bay dealer died at Greely Noaphil in Denver after a serious illness. Funeral arrangements and mortuary details are in Denver. Guy Kuescough, progenitor of two Archer restaurants, is noted in the account. An accidental fire incident near a West Winkh Street location is described, with local emergency actions recorded.
Colorado seniors will receive about 28.50 each in April, state treasurer and welfare officials announced. The forecasted total April pension costs show a rise from March, with accumulated funds allocated from public welfare programs. A man named Merritt Blaymond was fined and jailed for driving on a revoked license after being stopped by police.
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