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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1940
Page
6
An unsigned student petition asking for a bar in the library is seen as frivolous Yet it prompts reflection on a constitutional amendment and student voting expectations The piece notes many signers likely misunderstood the petition and warns council to reject frivolous measures while preparing to vote on the amendment next Friday
Wrestling and boxing like fragments announce a season start with teams and members listed, noting two remaining cutouts and prospects for the weight classes. Unclear names and phrases reference gym trials, future matches, and training conditions as the season kicks off.
Intramural basketball expands at Groctey Mich with over 200 boys enrolled and more teams planned. Raymond Noyes comments on organizing intra mural teams, noting room for additional squads as 31 teams are reported and season play commences.
Fort Lupton lodge No 119 held its annual meeting and installation with C L Yeung officiating. Officers elected for the year include Thompson as WM Knopp as S W, Navis as treasurer Caldwell as secretary Bracy as steward Stott as junior grand warden Riley as junior grand steward Johnson as tyler Lederer noted for future leadership. post-meeting bridge at Br. and Mrs. George Atoms home and a social gathering followed.е
Fragmentary text lists individuals including Frick of Fork Lip and Miss Heten Counter along with Thed Walker connected to Coloredo University, suggesting a local college attendance record or social note.
Rebekah lodge in Platteville held meetings to elect stock officers led by Past Noble Grand Afra Dwight and Noble Grand Isaac Morgan. Other officers named include Mrs. Joh. Schlect, Tice grant, Hrs, A. E. Brice, and Mrs. James Morgan treasurer. Reports show social plans with Christmas card party and a Chr istmas gathering. Nearby activities note Neighbors of Winteratt lodge and Altar and Rosary society meetings with entertainment committees and community events planned for December.
An interested student reveals irregular ticket purchases by students in office or athletic roles. The note cites failures to buy tickets across class presidents assistant managers football players cheerleaders and others involved with funded activities. The writer questions required ticket ownership and hints at future enforcement.
A Friday meeting discussed a proposed amendment to allow student body votes on council petitions. The main aim is greater student power and fair representation by including homeroom representatives in council decisions. An example petition sought library tenure and establishment funding with over one hundred signers.
Speakers represent Greeley High at the Longmont Speech Festival with numerous readings and dramatic pieces. Students perform a variety of poems, declamations, and extemporaneous speeches, showcasing talent from Jack Daudine to Jo Munchbuck and Margaret.
H Werner of Milliken Odd Fellows lodge hosted a group at four suppers Thursday night, with about 33 in attendance. The event featured estimated contributions from W Dellenbaugh and others, and plans were made for a Christmas party at Ald Taxon on December 9. An anniversary surprise for Doris JTague and others occurred, as the athletic association carnival raised 983.45.
The Tribune Republican Publishing Company cuts the Hat Light to six columns weekly due to paper reorganization. The High Light apologizes to students and community readers for not bringing a complete picture of events.
Several organizations and individuals were absent from the council meeting partly due to miscommunication. Names listed include Virginia Gaddis Richardson’s horstroon, Dave Kadderson Booster's club, Joan Kilbourn Geonts's home flats, Carmel LaTerra business manager, Norman Herndon McVey's, Bartolo Heyankutne ers, Sam Anil senior class, and Leten Vord.
In a school meeting the Memory Book committee was tasked to study costs and draft a tentative memoir edition to be restricted to Senior Glass. Sun Anis, class president, asked Senior Coun t Thuradl Bruman, renter sponsor, to chair the committee. Volunteers to join were to be invited in homerooms. The class play report was read with a proposal to enlist an automized setup and Alf Walter Alorvi was named play director.
The passage describes a community wedding with guests Mrs. Fickerfing and Mr. Pickering receiving gifts, including a coffee table and a wedding bouquet. Guests Jim Morris and Mrs Abort Jettere are named. The clergy and local church members are involved, with plans for future events and changes in church leadership, including Reverend Browning moving away and Osborn acquiring property and plans to open a blacksmith business.
Monday reports note varied campus events with upcoming exams and a cabinet gathering. Tuesday includes rifle club drills and senior projects planning. Wednesday covers skating and student council committees. Thursday previews assembly changes and junior committee appointments. Friday discusses campus safety, driving laws, and crowding at events.
Representatives of the Doulre Vailey Murst Hteetiii cation association and local figures held a meeting with Cave area residents Tuesday evening at the felwood house. They explained an enchaetrification project for the community in detail.
Holton introduces a noon period plan to guide student activities. Students sign slips showing intended places each day from 3 10 to 1 25 and submit choices to the office. Principal Gilchrist and staff report improved conduct and safer, purposeful use of the noon hour compared with the old system.
A letter from Dick Tarr complains about a correction in a student matter involving George Ammerman Rayman and Zimmermann Taymond. The writer argues the correction should be addressed, contends about Carmel Lie Tora and Byslecas Menexev, and asserts responsibility lies with Mr. Woolf or a supervising party to clarify activity tickets and student intentions. He urges decisive action to prevent continued public distribution of disputed tickets.
Globe Trotter Webert K. Harts will address the assembly on Tuesday December 10. The twenty four year old has visited 65 foreign countries and locations in the past two years. He studied at the University of California and funded his education with various jobs. He will entertain with adventurous tales and recount experiences in Temton, Thracia, Germany, Ankara, and other places. Admission is ten cents.
Valley RELA. of Severance initiates a new investigation into a certification project affecting Weld County and surrounding areas. H. F. Echrosder, noted patient at Greeley hospital since Friday, coordinates the effort as part of local relief actions.
Ambiguous text describes an annual party at Be WW hosted by Hosts and Anstesses Hall with Renn Hubba Juewep and Dorothy Martin in attendance. Guests played guessing games and shared thanks to donors. Mentions invitees and future attendance, but many names and details are garbled.
Fragmentary text mentions observation and treatment, names such as Anu Mra and Jouitéoustine, a daughter of Hladen Nobry, and references to permanent incation and a weekend event. Also notes Belekstine’s sister Mrs Sohn Scheibel and Mr Scheiticd. Content is garbled with many misspellings and unclear context, limiting factual extraction.
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