05 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1940
Page
1
Greeley guardsmen entrained for three weeks in Pitkin for training. Congress may authorize a year of special training for the guard. Additional Tribune photographs taken at Greely and La Salle are on Page Sty.
In northern Colorado a three day conference sponsored by the state division of vocational agricultural education drew teachers from 16 schools including Ault, Boulder, Greeley, and Fort Collins. Denver leaders and farm industry representatives led sessions on cooperative activities, farm products, and student projects with demonstrations and group discussions addressing farm marketing and cooperative structures.
The article reports Republican primary contests for county and state offices, with runoffs possible to trim five state legislature designees and county posts including assessor, clerk, treasurer, and sheriff. Incumbents face strong opposition. notable results include Ballinger defeating Anderson and Elam ahead of Witwer, Spomer ahead of Mortannatch, and Ogilvie and Carlwan leading in the state legislature race.
Sheriffs office probes theft at Warren Sheep Camp, noting livestock camp facilities sacked. Reports indicate several items and cash stolen from tents and pens by at least four thieves using two vans early Sunday morning near Port Lapton, with details sparse.
A fragmented note announces an Identification contest in the Tribune. It hints a drawing showing a representative figure and promises more details and prizes to be announced. The text is garbled but mentions a young audience and an agricultural district context.
A 1934 Ford coupe crashed near Keynesburg in Weld County killing 16 year olds Jack Bacher and Guane Schick and seriously injuring 16 year old Robert Maraolf. Detroit driver Joe Temasel driven Mercury involved. Patrolman Gilbert Dunn investigated. Photo by Dave Clark shows wreck and officer.
Guardsmen from Greeley entrained at 4 59 Sunday and moved out from La Salle bound for Babine La on a scout train. A large crowd met them at Greeley station and followed to La Salle while delays at La Salle slowed the train. Names and ranks of the two companies and numerous privates are listed in the article.
Washington Aug 5 The senate today considered confirmation of Alfred T. Murrah of Oklahoma for Judge of the U S circuit court of appeals for the tenth circuit If confirmed Murrah would succeed Judge Orie Failes of Denver who recently retired Milormey Clay BR Aypla at Gracey was mentioned in the appointment discussion
Weather outlook for Jacal shows 24 hours of cloudy to partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms in several areas. Highs around 98, lows near 82, winds variable to warm from the east, cooler in the southeast portion tonight, then warmer tomorrow with improving conditions in most regions.
Washington amid a crowded hearing, the millions committee backed a bill to draft about 12.6 million men aged 21 to 35 and authorize a one year service option. debate focused on presidential authority and pay adjustments, with key figures including Senator Johnson and General Marshall testifying.
Former Summr faculty member and college president Dr George W Frasier learned of the death of Howard at the University of Chicago. He was a member of NiO summer guest faculty years ago and taught social studies and industrial arts. Events and venues referenced include Colorado Alapo Gultegs and Watermelon feed Tuesday with free hours.
A list of youth deaths and injuries from various Colorado incidents over the weekend. Includes Jackie Bacher a high school sophomore killed in Keenesburg. Duare Schlek 16 killed in a car crash near Keenesburg. William Pelitz 17 fatally injured after jumping from a vehicle near Keemming. Andy Yusea 23 died after a car rollover in Pueblo. James Callahan 18 drowned on a Platte River event near Denver. an unidentified about 73 year old woman Moore killed by a truck near Genoa.
An Ault resident, Mrs Ahendarmer, 95, was injured at noon when her car collided with a truck one mile north of Atle. She was rushed to Greeley hospital. other occupants, including two adults and an infant, escaped serious injuries though the truck rolled over. Driver Guy Peterson, 46, of Ault, fled the scene but later involvement was reported. Police investigated weed-obscured scene details.
Seminoe power plant in Wyoming faces two-unit shutdown as low river flow on the Platte River reduces water for cooling. Bureau chief engineer notes North Platte flow borderline. Fort Morgan and nearby plants in Colorado may be tapped if outages persist.
In Keenesburg a dust storm crash killed 16 year olds Jackie Bacher and Diana Schick as their 1933 coupe rolled over near the town edge. Driver Tomassi and witness accounts cite high speed and storm conditions. both families, local officials, and survivors recount the tragedy.
Ernest-4 Glover of Fort Cypress was fined $4 after a Saturday morning collision on Plattovilla road. He allegedly crossed into the path of Lintseretien Smoothoman, 19, of Plattertila, causing $175 damage to Smoothoman’s 1929 Ford. Justice W. Th. Walker presided in Vinlovilly.
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