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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1972
Page
3
A downtown Greeley resident nicknamed Super Sparrow was seen yesterday, behaving as an alert watchdog. The bird’s shrill calls reportedly deterred strangers as it patrolled nearby storefronts and sidewalks.
Frank Henry Gallegos 41 a Greeley area resident since 1960 died early Friday at Weld County General Hospital after a two week illness. Born in Springer New Mexico June 16 1941 he lived in Windsor Pierce Denver and other Colorado towns before settling in Greeley. Survived by parents Nec and Mrs Joe E Gallegos and 11 siblings. Rosary 7:30 p m Sunday Adamson Memorial Chapel Mass 10 a m Monday Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Interment Lim Grove Cemetery.
George Wiggett 90 longtime Evans resident and former railroad worker died Thursday morning at Weld County General Hospital. Born in Streator Illinois he moved to Colorado as a child and married Eva Flohr in 1922. Survivors include six children twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. services Monday at Macy Allnul Drawing Room with interment Linn Grove Cemetery.
Susie Elizabeth Durbin of 2514 14th Ave mother of Erma Walker and sister of John mson and Loughead. Frank H Gallegos of 513 8th Street Arrangements later. Wayne W Wilkinson of 2206 Sunset Lane husband of Harriett. Services 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial fund gifts to Laredon Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Macy Allnutt Mortuaries lists Ruth Collins of Mesa aunt of Walter Hansford. Larry H Finn Jr of Glendale street is survived by Karen Finn and others. Seamon of Greeley father of Mrs Walter Mc Gandriss. 1:30 pm graveside at Fowler Cemetery. George Wiggett of Evans father of Bernhard Wiggett and others. services 2:00 pm at Drawing Room, Harmony Linn Grove Cemetery.
President Nixon retained Ally Gen Richard Kleindienst in a second term Cabinet while planning a major reshuffle. Louis R Bruce to leave as Indian affairs commissioner and Harrison Loasch to depart as assistant Interior secretary. Robert H Bork named to succeed Solicitor General. Claude Brinegard to replace Volpe as Transportation chief.
Police report 12 accidents in Greeley on Thursday due to ice. One injury involved Gladys A. Reeman 65 of Ratoo as passenger in a three car crash at 10th Avenue and 25th Street causing no serious injuries. Vehicles driven by Frank George Reeman Daniel Allen Helm and Donald Eugene Cacarola sustained $25 and $150 damages respectively.
Colorado State Patrol logged four traffic accidents in Weld County as extreme cold limited crash numbers. An Adams and Boster collision occurred after Adams attempted a pass on Calo 37 east of Greeley with $350 combined damage. McMichael of Longmont slid off a road and rolled injuring no one, while Sanchez of Nunn and Lesh of Pierce crashed on U S 85 at Main Street with $260 total damage.
Time Inc announced Life Magazine will discontinue after the December 29 issue due to ongoing losses. The 36 year old publication, famed for news photography, faced deficits in 1968 to 1972 with projections for 1973 and 1974 showing heavier losses. About 25 to 300 staff waited in a Time-Life building meeting.
A series of free classes presented by the local snowmobiling club and the State Association of Snowmobile Clubs opens to the public. Anyone curious about snowmobiling may attend, with 5.0.8 offering special features.
A reader asks how much can be earned while keeping social security checks. The guidance states $2100 earns full benefits with $1 lost per $2 over. Months under $175 or nonessential self employment may still receive a check. Excludes disability beneficiaries. Also covers snowmobile law talks at Arms Community College December 11 to 13 and a Colorado Snowpacker meeting December 14 at United Bank in Greeley. Hollywood reports Anna Kashfi recovering from a brown recluse spider bite, requiring skin grafts after a yacht incident in Newport Harbor.
A 24 year old Idaho Springs State Patrol officer was pinned between two tractor trailer trucks on Loveland Pass. Officer Willis E. Boyd suffered internal, head and back injuries and was flown by helicopter to St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver, where he was listed in fair condition.
Fire crews responded to a Baseline area rescue when an elderly woman Louise Burroughs 68 was trapped after a fall in her tub at 719 20th St. Weld County General Hospital treated her. Separately firemen extinguished a coal stove fire at 1116 4th St in a Reich garage with two children involved but no injuries or damage reported.
Young people of the First Evangelical Free Church announce Josh McDowell as featured speaker for the annual Christmas banquet on Friday December 22 at Farm Fare Restaurant. Tickets include music by Frank Eikenberry. McDowell, 33, holds multiple degrees and has spoken to millions of students globally. Reservations at 353-1159.
Former President Harry S Truman remained in critical condition at Research Hospital and Medical Center with lung congestion and a weak heart. Doctors reported his pulse and blood pressure stable at 7 am EST but noted fluctuating temperature. Family presence varied and a later update cited continued critical status with no forecast for removal from the list.
Nativity festival presented by choirs of First United Methodist Church with 10:30 a.m. worship on Sunday. Chancel Choir under Dr. and Mrs. Evan Copley performs Handel and other sacred works. Epworth Choir and Carol Choir also perform Christmas pieces. public invited to 914 16th Ave church services.
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