11 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1933
Page
1
Rescue workers dug through the debris of a Saar industrial city after an explosion, recovering 68 bodies with many more feared dead. Police doctors and nurses aided relatives through a night of grief as fresh relief crews prepared to continue operations.
Denver February 11 a voluntary reduction in yardage charges at the stockyard announced by J Blocmaker general manager. New charges apply Monday for cattle at 32 cents per head calves 22 cents per head sheep 7 cents per head hogs 11 cents per head. Schedule runs to July 2. Estimate suggests savings of about 25000 dollars for shippers.
Announcement reports wage reductions for nurses at Greeley and County hospitals, saving about 4000 dollars annually. Salaries drop from 26 to 40 dollars per month under the county board, with private board and rooms noted.
A baby boy weighing 7% pounds was born Feb 19 at Groeley hospital to Mr. and Mrs Eugene WW Ambrose of Denver. The mother is Helen Madler, daughter of Dr and Mrs N A Maier of Grralez. Director at the Seven Laken Kener Voir company holds over for another year. Directors listed include W J Mower, Gorge Houston, D J Horber, W A Carlo.
Ford and Circela dealers showcase a new V8 model on their salon floor. The car is Ford’s largest yet with a long wheelbase of eighteen inches, drawing strong interest from buyers and dealers.
Petitions opposing the state sales tax circulated in Weld County as part of a campaign to block passage. Weld merchants prepared to mobilize for a Saturday meeting with Weld’s legislative contingent. George A Finnagan of the Denver Merchants bureau was announced as a speaker. The meeting was set for 8 p.m. at the Armory.
A hotel fire in Milley hotel claimed seven firemen as victims. Albert Cambric, a hotel guest reported missing, was found alive but uninjured this afternoon. An inquest heard testimony from a Negro bellboy that Cambric had not eaten meals during the blaze.
Denver reports show a dull market with mixed receipts as U S shipments and truck arrivals vary. Eggs and butter hold steady, beef steers and cows soften slightly, lambs and sheep trade irregularly, and regional prices drift amid light demand and storm-related factors.
A clipping from Las Animas reports Old Frank the pensioned horse died this week. The government has ordered his hide preserved. A telegram from Washington to the Votete hospital requests the ramulus be skinned and the hide saved as a memento of Old Frank.
Roanoke investigation details unannounced searches as government agents interview 19 year old suspect Joe Bryant for over two hours. Separate grain market notes from Chicago show wheat and corn futures reacting to overseas demand signals and U S senate actions on allotments.
Troop 6 earned the Hoover Award on Friday February 10 as Troop Committee member G. 3. Duan announced. The Longs Peak Council reported 28 troops earned the award, out of 31 total in Weld County. Troop 6 Scoutmaster C. B. Bilckensderfer reorganized patrols with Panther Patrol remaining intact and James Nelson Kil Tellin and Robert Hannells becoming patrol tenders. The prior week’s Troop Circus on January 26 featured a ticket challenge awarding a banner to the troop turning in the most public tickets. Leroy Eberhart led in giving forty tickets. Five new members received Tenderfoot badges under committee member 17. Dunn. New scouts listed include Claire Albin Scott Davidson Dick Gray Don McClure and Robert Van Scoy. William Williams had not yet passed Tenderfoot requirements.
Denver February 11 Governor Hdwis Johmuan and the Colorado official relief committee filed an application for a 1 126 000 loan from the federal Reconstruction Corporation to fund state relief work in March and April. They said 80 of Colorado’s 63 counties would participate.
Denver city officials warn residents to curb water waste as a severe shortage looms this summer. They report 45 million gallons lost in three days and note some towns have cut water supply due to frozen lines. The city currently uses about 4 million gallons daily, far above the normal 2.6 million.
A new cold wave menaces the middle west after a short thaw. Chicago weather officials warned of a severe attack across upper Michigan Wisconsin Iowa and southern Minnesota with hope for warmer temps later in the Great Plains and upper Mississippi valley. In Colorado a miner was killed when a rock fall of 1500 points from Garfield mine ripped through the roof trapping him. his widow and son survive.
John D. Ryan chair of Anaconda Copper Mining Co dies of heart disease in New York. Born in Michigan in 1864, he had long been prominent in the copper industry. Gill Gale ton Dairy meeting notice invites members to a special church meeting at Galeton Church Basement on Tuesday Feb 14 at 7:20 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Weld County and surrounding counties in 1982 reported tax collections above the state average. Weld collected 68 percent of taxes due, while Denver and Jefferson led with over 90 percent. Counties like Morgan and Larimer posted strong percentages, with several ranges cited across the region.
The article details stamp controversies in Peru over living presidents portraits on national issue leaves with 7000000 sets burned, price spikes for dealers, and planned values and designs amid political censure. It also notes British King George portrait stamps in Bechuanaland, a young philatelist in London amassing 39000 empire stamps, and philatelic education efforts in Lynchburg and Moscow?
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Fort Worth ad hoc keyhole advice scene in a case involving arson suspect Frank Fl Nelson. It mentions questioning, a chained figure, a defiant shout not to sign anything, and a reference to lumber consumption in Tennessee with a 195 feat measure in 3930.
Fort Tupida and Platteville report on Mrs. Carl Bateman’s shower with a guest list including Emily Miller Will Jones and others. Missionary Society event at Platteville featured Mrs. Walter Johnston and piano selections. Harmony Club and bridge groups hosted by husbands and members in Fort Lupton with prize wins and refreshments. Two Squares Bridge Club in Fort Lupton entertained with guest from Brighton and noted winners.
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