09 Dec 1939
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
1
A lengthy speech by Dewey outlines his path to the presidency with a focus on federal reform and party unity. He emphasizes opposition to Democratic leadership, pledging fiscal discipline and a strong national defense while courting key supporters and regional figures.
London dispatch reports heavy shipping losses as German actions sink or damage neutral vessels. Danish and Norwegian ships suffer blowbacks, with Azuma Maru missing and Rudolf and other crews affected. The week’s toll includes multiple sinkings, missing crews, and conscription news amid wartime reporting.
The Methodist church choir will present the cantata Then Righteous Branch at 7 30 Sunday December 10 with Philip C of music directing Mrs James Miller organist Arthur Henderson pianist and guest soloist Carl G Melander from the conservatory. Other soloists include Troxel and Crewell sopranos Skinner Kerin tenor Hatch baritone Garrelson and more. The chorus will perform The Christmas Story and the event features large church personnel and guest artists from the local area.
A readable fragment notes Weld County Armisterial Ansada and United Presbyterian meetings. It mentions Tuesday planning with Peesday, Mee, and events at 9b E04 W'desk. The item hints on what churches can do following the discussion.
Fonte Ansestor Co and Weld County commissioners failed to reach a settlement with railroads over state tax assessments. Counties rejected the railroad offer to cover part of state board increases. attorneys warned ongoing litigation would continue, with 24 counties invited to a later meeting.
A boy, Gisoran Hush Schenfieldt, son of Mr and Mrs Genege Sennyfieldt, was killed when a large cottonwood trunk rolled onto him while he picked clips near a tree on a Moss Davis farm east of Tanav ear Runs. Coroner N C Wimoth and Deputy Sheriff ay Waltinger led the investigation. The tree had a three foot diameter trunk and a large branch crushed the boy. He died minutes after being taken to a Platteville physician's office. The body was moved to Jonesy Mortuary for embalming.
Acosta 28 of Eaton Ray town was stabbed in the breast Friday night during a drunken fight and rushed to Greeley hospital with chest wounds and two collapsed lungs. Acosta’s brother Jon Rocero 31 admitted to the stabbing. Rocero is in county jail awaiting legal proceedings. Acosta underwent a blood transfusion Saturday morning.
Wallace W. Smock of Grover pled not guilty to running horses from the Poster range toward Clay Foster’s horses. A district court jury found Smock not guilty after testimony showed he did not drive the animals that day and was at home, with witnesses noting horses had long been herded through the region by others.
Ernest Davis, 39, of 10M Eleventh Aventis, injured his left leg when a .22 rifle bullet struck him during a hunting outing near Finneylic. Investigating officer notes the injury was accidental and not dangerous.
Landon stated he backed the administration’s foreign policy “100 per cent” and warned of threats to American interests. In Aurora California a man was wounded in a police attack. Police Chief Vernon Spencer said the victim had head wounds and likely died from the assault.
A damaged wartime notice from Associated Press reports a censored German view near the Western Front. The image shows a taut, ruined urban landscape with tented shelters and debris, reflecting the grim efficiency of war.
Beet Growers Annual Meet set for Monday at Mountain States Beet Growers Marketing in Gresley with 10:30 a m start. Congressman Freq Cummings of Fort Cofling is expected to address stockholders during the morning session on industry issues. Local associations prepared their elections at royal, officers and dine Mountain States racine from each local. Two new representatives of the sugar sector Dr Nicholson and Robert Tisher discussed grower sentiment for the 1940 sugar program. Washington report notes Roosevelt seeks methods to reduce barriers against Cuban sugar without restoring quota systems.
Townsend club invites AME members to gather Tuesday at Central Platoon aghool at 7:30 p m to elect officers for the new year. Attendance urged for active members and local representation.
Clerk Walter Morrison warned 1,509 drivers in Welteminty that chauffeur licenses must be obtained by January 4, 2011. Holders who fail the test or face traffic violations may be denied a new license unless involved in a balancing incident or charged with a traffic offense since the last license.
Canadian-wire style dispatch reports Finnish ski troops repulsed a Soviet landing near Lavnluard and Metsimo, inflicting heavy losses on a two mile border front. Finnish air force reinforcement and continued resistance near the eastern front were noted as Moscow claimed a major Soviet victory.
President Roosevelt reportedly told legislative leaders to prepare for a brief session beginning January 3. He declined to offer major proposals likely to provoke a lengthy political battle, aiming for a smooth opening and steady progress.
An engineer outlines options for a tunnel project amid delays and cost estimates. The discussion covers water diversion, power development potential, and project timelines, with references to contractors, local officials, and nearby sites under consideration.
Congressmen visit Denver military posts amid joint combatant concerns. The party, escorted from Oley enva by Theos prisatitete aid, includes Senator Bhaon of Oblohantia. General Te Tetore Tavera and other officials participate as tensions rise near Biel and Mur sthtons.
A garbled clipping references a Yukon tale involving a white man, a pioneer, a date in December, and a clash over quarters. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment hints at a frontier legend or misdated event tied to gold rush era lore. The exact individuals and events remain unclear due to damaged text.
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