03 Feb 1940
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
1
Washington items detail a 1941 agricultural supply bill adding 47.6 million dollars for beet sugar benefit payments and related programs. The appropriation totals 66.9 million for sugar beet benefits, with broader Treasury allocations bringing the current fiscal year total to over 722 million.
A severe Johnstown area collision left Milo Ballinger 25 of Plattevite with a damaged car valued at about 200 and no injuries. Several other drivers including Marvey Ghyistenson 37 and W Wells 50 faced minor damage and tickets or cautionary notes for various traffic incidents at nearby intersections and crossings on a rainy Friday afternoon.
In Morrisburg Pennsylvania on February 3 a Democrat party meeting debated renomination and the possibility of endorsing a Senate candidate. David L. Lawrence announced after a four hour conference that the committee might, or might not, endorse a primary slate. The day also saw reports of a dispute over how to proceed with committee rules and candidate endorsements. In another item, Greeley police court fined four Denver residents for drunkenness and disturbance after an incident involving a car and local onlookers. Mrs Flannagan testified she had lived in Texas for 20 years and still used her local address.
An Allied depth charge attack sank a German submarine after a Danish steamer Trowy brought survivors. Survivors from a 12,000 ton Danish freighter reported heavy losses to their crew of 23, as the attack occurred near Stavanger Norway and involved Swedish and Danish shipping crews aiding mine strikes and rescues.
Florio a Greeley shoe merchant, donates a 100 foot May pole for the College of Education. The pole, crafted with blue spruces and seats around, will stand at the Quadrangle and be dedicated on the college's anniversary in August 1940. Florio arrived from Maryland years ago and owns the Greeley Dry Goods Company.
Johnstown business owner 42 year old W. Walker dies of a heart attack during a dinner party at a friend's home. He operated Model Drug store for about a decade and previously ran Haven store. Survived by wife Irene and two sisters. Funeral arrangements set for Loveland area with church service and burial to follow.
Barash posts bonds on charges brought by Nob Barta regarding an assault case in which Barash and Tlarta allegedly fought. A complaint signed by Barta cites a battery charge and a court appearance set by Justice Wood. Officers report a confrontation linked to a sale of a bed as tensions escalated.
An inland forecast notes cooler conditions with a stronger westward push late Saturday night through Sunday. The 24 hour period ending Saturday night shows a low around six with unsettled skies.
Weld County reports over five hundred girls enrolled for next week's Career Night vocational conference. Attendance includes students from Greeley and surrounding high schools such as Juddatown Windsor Platteville Eaton Ault Cilaest Kersey Pierce Briggsdale and more. Ten occupational groups will be discussed across two sessions with 32 professionals providing guidance on careers in fields like nursing medicine secretarial work teaching and homemaking.
Report on conflicting weather predictions with specialists split on outlook for Northern Colorado. Some forecasters warn of a longer winter pattern while others doubt the extended cold will persist, noting uncertainty in seasonal trends.
An Internal Revenue deputy will visit March 1 to 15 to assist taxpayers with federal income tax forms. Naiph Nicholas, collector, announces the deputy’s schedule at the Wash of Man location. The notice notes assistance for locals in preparing their returns and emphasizes accurate filings with the IRS.
Seven high schools attended the manual speech festival at Greeley high school on Saturday. No winners were announced. ratings ranged from superior to fair. Schools included Boulder, Cathedral High Denver, Cheyenne, Longmont, Regis, and others. Judges evaluated oratorical declamation, reading, original orations, dramatic reading, debating, extemporaneous and prompt speaking. A panel discussion on democracy in schools concluded the afternoon.
Weld County high school girls attend Career Night at Greeley High School with speakers including Margaret St George and Jett, a University of Denver costume design instructor and counselor. Past B P W club president Miss Lot is pictured, credit Riley Studio.
Overseas London reports fighters repelled attacks along England's northeast coast. One Nazi plane was shot down near the mouth of the River Tyne and another bomber was very seriously damaged off Merthyr Meston land, with later unconfirmed reports of a sea crash.
Reports from Helsinki in February describe heavy Soviet air raids causing significant civilian losses among Finnish populations amid the undeclared war. Finnish forces defended the Karitian Isthmus as raids continued, with claims of Soviet bombardments and retaliatory strikes by Finnish airmen against Baltic and Russian targets.
A weeklong Japanese advance reports capture of Wuyuan in Silysan province as 60,000 Chinese troops flee in disorder across snow covered plains. Japanese Moir forces press beyond Wuyuan in hot pursuit, disputing earlier Chinese claims of Japanese setbacks.
Balkan entente foreign ministers and Greece premier met in Belgeacs to discuss a few months of potential conflict. They agreed each nation must act independently, ruling out a unified strong union and delaying cementing a formal alliance amid German and British oil pressures.
Italy plans at least to double the number of military graves and pilots this year according to General Francisco Piccolo deputy aviation secretary. The current air force size is secret but estimates put planes around 4000 and pilots between 10 000 and 78 090 amid cautious official figures.
Shanghai Feb 3 Jay Spokceman said Chinese artillery along the Yangtze endangered the U S gunboat Luzon carrying Ambassador Nelson Johnson and Rear Admiral William Glassford and other American officials. The incident occurred about 20 miles above Wuhu as Luzon moved downriver from Hankow. The Japanese transport reportedly set 890 yards from the Luzon, making it impossible to tell which way the Chinese fire came from. Johnson was returning to Hankow as Japan’s northern army reported capture Waygan in Suiyuan after resisting 55,000 Chinese fleeing across plains.
Fragmented OCR report describes a river incident on the Lower Mississippi involving a tow boat Ulinnis and attempts to pick up damaged barges amid swift currents near Memphis. Details are garbled and names are unclear.
The report notes heavy snowfall at Keata Keota with drifting roads improving by Friday morning. Mrs. Alans Moora plans a major operation after entering Greeley hospital Monday, with surgery set for Tuesday.
Creeley police radio went off air for over an hour after a power line failed near the station. When restored, the 220 volt line damaged two fibers and caused a longer outage while crews worked to reconnect the circuit and restore the city police communication line.
Local notice announces a Sunday hockey game at the community rink. It invites interested players and spectators to attend, with participants urged to bring their own equipment for the event.
Greeley police issued six traffic citations Friday for ignoring school stop signs near crossings. An officer stood at Fourteenth Street and Einne to issue tickets. Several drivers posted $3.50 bond for Monday’s police court appearance as officers warn continued enforcement.
The War Department outlined denial of France’s request to purchase a new class of long range aircraft. Officials cited security concerns and stated the design remains restricted for foreign sales as negotiations continue with French representatives for weapons and engines. The plan involves a fighter with updated nose and propulsion, under strict controls.
Arty Kilgore of Di Vinga California, a father of seven, was arrested after a failed two hour bank holdup in Farmington New Mexico. He posted $25,000 bond as federal authorities pursued charges. $4,000 in cash was recovered.
The U P seeks 158,000 damages from Cay Walter Voriy and Pred Ht Bwaeds for a railway motor car crash north of a junction. The District Judge urged the jury to find for Cox while defense argued agents acted for him and that precautions were not required.
Jack Dawson reports on Northeastern Weld Drifts, detailing local disruptions from a late Friday wind, a dash of chaos around Creeley and Bemegundale, and ongoing road closures as crews clear wreckage and recover vehicles. Authorities note open highways and cautious travel as weather settles.
Greeley High hosts a state speech conference with educators and officials from Missouri California North Carolina and other states. Governor Ralph Carr and Denver Mayor Benjamin Stapleton will open the session with school leaders and university representatives in attendance.
A 22 year old woman, Vislet Tilery, was granted probation but must serve a three to five year term for confidence game. She previously pleaded guilty to procuring funds by false pretenses after a $15 check bounced. Probation officer Huy Calvirn reported a $20 theft from an apartment. Cline noted the reward and denial of further leniency.
Four men from Greekey and nearby areas conspired to steal junk copper wire during December and January. The gang burned a line and sold copper to dealers in Greeley Windsor and Denver. Suspects include George Guenvenn, 49, of Greekey and Castle Rock.
Fragmentary report notes Cameron Pass accumulating forty two inches of snow with references to local events and a skating party. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate winter conditions and community activities around early February.
Report from World War II front describes Finnish forces smashing Red Army attacks east of Lake Ladoga. Clash results include heavy enemy losses, with about 200 killed and four captured prisoners. Command notes a hard struggle near Kavellan bath minadi and Kavellan area.
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