New Year Construction Forecasts Banner 1940 Growth
Greeley construction officials forecast 1940 to beat the previous year’s high mark with strong permits and a booming housing market. Builders report inquires and orders indicating a banner year, led by residential activity and large plans in the South and surrounding areas, despite lingering housing mood.
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Gresley
Ita Bie- Levy
Loreal Contractore
Jumbey
Merig
Greeley
Lia
Colorado
Ita
Ite
Shovity Tiles Gracley
Yoryalta
Italy
Convirucuml
Tila Igi
Hrocaa Nod Winchester
Twelfth Streets
Seventh Avenue
Margaret Mitt
Acl
Fifteenth Averane
Haymond Forno
Endh Street
Sixth Ave
Glow Lanney
Yestiente
Bovetlenth
Sixth
GOW
Uleunbernin
IML Sworttty Cirert
Ohio Democrat in Solon Suffers Paralytic Stroke
A Solon Democrat, identified as Fehnstoyn D Ju L, suffered a paralytic stroke affecting an unspecified unit. Officials described the condition as critical. The incident was noted in regional reports with mentions of Ashtvnnk and Washington Lut Wad, but details remain unclear.
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Ohio
Democratic
Solon
Fehnstoyn
D. Ju
Willa A. Agibrook
Ywieoril
Washington
Uruguay Interprets Nazi Freighter At Montevideo
The Uruguay government orders a Nazi freighter to leave Montevideo port amid wartime tensions. Reports say the vessel was moving toward a naval line and was to depart after government directives.
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Uruguay
Montevideo
Veressy Mondlevideo
Jet
Mosaluy Lie Gerza Sluuner
Tor Daradion
Ube Loutetend
Sundiar Afteenana
Yaconin
Crogugent Navy
Tacoma
Geemng Naval Enalgn
Sun oLy
Orat Spechal Doe
Hardoy Beeakwate
Czech Locating Here Predicts Nation's Rise
A garbled 1930s era piece claims Czechoslovak resilience after a predicted German victory. It notes Kudolbh Slager and Greabry have ties to the United States and a business purchase in New York. The article asserts Czech confidence that Germany cannot win a long struggle and hints at changes in Europe after Lipstigele Isavey.
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Cermany
Slovakia
Czech Republic
Greabry Hasineeuman
America
Europe
Germany
London
Hodlig
New York City
Mr. Sluger
Gresley Feed and Bean Company
Atroet
Peiseiaim
Basines
Wormaul
Child
Lipstigele Isavey
Weather Outlook for Greeley and Weld County Areas
Temperatures moderate with cloudy skies and variable precipitation across Greeley and Weld County. Readings fluctuated around 28 to 38 degrees with recent moisture totals near 0.28 inches in the past months, forecasts suggesting dry spells followed by possible next rain or snow events impacting irrigation plans. Authorities note historical variability and urge preparedness for shifting conditions through spring planting and water supply planning.
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Greeley
Tublir Gervine Company
Readlis
Ute
Toywnater
Tarlly
Wall County
Fire Destroys Upper Floors of Coney Island Building
A $30,000 fire damaged two upper floors of a three story frame building in Coney Island tonight. Deputy fire chiefs estimated damage at $80,609 and a large crowd of revelers gathered as the unoccupied structure housed amusement devices and exhibits.
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Coney Island
Associated Pesyal
New York
Bire
Bulding
Finns Destroy Red Column in North Atlantic Trade Case
A Nordic shipping group plans transfers of several American merchant ships under Norwegian registry amid neutrality law disputes. The vessels would run routes New York Boston to London, employing foreign sailors, while the United States weighs compliance with neutrality restrictions and Panamanian registry objections. President Roosevelt ordered action that was later withdrawn.
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Wastlugtin
Jan
Mariting Commission
Aeturinfetratioan
Jardine
American Frater
Amrican Farner
Hawker
Traveler
Atevica
United States
Bivp
Atmotle Toute
Crossy
America
New York
Boston
London
Flverpaol
Hull
Congressinen
Roosevelt
Local Officials Inspect Lights In Many Cities
Colorado Springs leaders along with Greeley Pueblo Denver and town delegates examined lighting setups during a regional Christmas display tour. The group reviewed municipal departments fire and power operations and observed new lighting projects in Colorado Springs and Pueblo while studying techniques for safer street illumination.
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Colorito Springs
Puell
Peavey
Greeley Ien
Neathby Bayar 1
de Colprtts
Aldiemen
L. IT Vanderhoog
George Davis
EB. J. Falbrecht
Ary
Vreeley Chamber of Contores
Davyd Vavia
Mic
Pueblo
Colerain Springs
Denver
Gresley
Colnil
Colorado Speingyz
Mosley
Colorado Springs
Coloado Springs
Greeley
Pudle
Uier
Vanierhout
Davig
Greelep
Reat
Weld County Party
Hight
Porver Mangers
Chamber of Commersa Nw
Pachalea
Wo de
Nek Mey
Denver Chetstuins
Deca
Monument Works Here Burglarized Saturday Evening
Readable records show Monument Works at 1015 Baveng avenue burglarized Saturday evening. Police suspect the same gang may be linked to a Fort Morgan Battery store theft the prior day, with loot taken between 2:20 p.m. Sunday and 1:45 a.m. Monday. Officers itemized broken windows and missing tools amid the investigation.
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Greeley
Baveng Avenue
Greeley Pollca
Cron
Audalcgk
Deawera
Uerasa
Ayenua Safeway
Safaway
Fort Moretn
Fork Morgan
Fort Morgan
Seven Dollars Sent to Help the Finns Fund
The Tribune reports seven dollars received for the Finnish relief fund with contributors Mishink ante Gauss of 1411 Eleventh Ave and James E. Snook of B24 Seventeenth Street. Funds are forwarded to the organization’s bank in New York as designated by a state committee.
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the Tribune
Weldona Man Killed as Auto Overturns
Minno Briel aged 23 of Weldona died instantly when a car overturned four miles east of Weldona at 4 20 Sunday. Three other Weldona men were injured. The crash, near Gitegh Way, involved driver Raullilo Covel and passengers Dewl Cuvelll and Charles Garbitto. Coroner and Morgan County officials investigated the one car accident.
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Minno Briel
Weldona
Weldon
Efferin
Trupelli
Infoshare
Raullilo Covel
Aus
Dewl Cuvelll
Charles Garbitto
Cecilent
Conurlpattul
Morgan County
Inventimac
216 Americans Die Violently Over Sunday
Fragmentary report notes at least 275 persons killed or injured during the New Year holiday week. Traffic accidents led fatalities in 41 states and the Golamna district. other causes included fire, crashes, lacerations, falls, and similar incidents.
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Golamna
Revelers Drown Noise of Morgan Safe Cracksmen
Fort Morgan officers report a midnight burglary at the Safeway Store where a safe was damaged. Police chief Hampr Merge says the break in occurred between FAT and 51200 and appears the work of a professional gang active in Denver and northeastern Colorado. No suspects identified.
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Morgan
Fort Morgan
Jan. L
Denver
Colorado
Thera Davar
Texas A&M Beats Tulane in Orange Bowl Showdown
Texas A&M defeats Tulane in a high scoring Orange Bowl clash. Louisiana crowds and 70,000 spectators witness a back and forth game with A&M seizing control late. Georgia Tech also performs strongly in a separate title race, edging rival teams.
Denver Girl Dies In El Paso Crash
A Denver teen was killed and another girl injured when their car overturned on the highway near Monimacht Colorado. Edith Manseng, 18, died at the scene. Tasha Green, 20, was in critical condition at Glockner Hospital. Edward Kepper and Joe Ewlok, both of Denver, were unharmed.
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Colorado Springs
Paso County
Uye
Denver
Denver-Colorado
Monimacht
Cola
Edith Manseng
Tasha Green
Biles Green
Glocknor Hospital
Edward Kepper
Joe Ewlok
Bujars
Four Men and Four Fields on Weld County Farm Institute Program
A full Wednesday program at the Weld County Farm Institute features eight speakers. Noted participants include Uppertoft and Dr Erle Englund of the Bureau of Agricultural Economies in Washington D C discussing the impact of the European War on American agriculture and industry at 2 20 p m. Sealle G Panella of the Colorado Experiment Station Fort Collins talks on potato insects and control. Floyd I Brovin Colorado State College Fort Collins speaks on the economic use of water. D W Robertson of the Colorado State College experiment station discusses the use of soy beans and hybrid corn.
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Weld County Farm Institute
Anna Institute
Marble Court Room
Wedhtevay
Heeas Uppertoft
Erle Englund
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Washinton
D.C
Mipperright
Sealle G. Panlela
Colorado
Fort Colling
Floyd I. Brovin
Colorado State College
Fort Collins
D. W. Robertson
TE P
Weld Traffic Fatalities Cut 36 Percent in Weld County 1939
In Weld County the year 1939 saw a 36 percent reduction in traffic deaths from 1938. Captain Frank A. Herger reported a quiet end to the year with 15 fatal auto incidents, a drop from 25 the previous year. Across Colorado’s nine counties, there were 168 deaths, down from 218 in 1938, marking a 22 percent decline.
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Frank A. Herger
Colorado
Pala
Thersiva Nous
Eldo Greeley
Weld Chalkel
Iqrartia
Ryarthcarterh Colorada
Gor
Loto
Sedgwick
Roosevelts approves Weld County WPA sewer project
Washington January 1 President Roosevelt approved a WPA project in Weld County totaling 966 dollars for sewer construction at Fort Luton. Members of Congress from Colorado were tied today in the session.
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Washington
Colorado
Congress
Roosevelt
Weld County
Fort Lueton
Weather report fragment from northern central and western mountains
Partly cloudy conditions expected across Colorado and Wyoming on Monday night and Tuesday. In the north central area and western mountains Monday afternoon or evening trend toward warmer temperatures into Tuesday with partly to mostly cloudy skies.
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Colorado
Ares
East
Special C of C Meet Of New Charter Will Be Held
The Greeley Chamber of Commerce will hold a special meeting at the Maronie temple Monday December 29 for action on extending the corporate life of the Chamber which expires in January.
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Greeley Chamber of Conynsece
Chamber of Commerce
Fire destroys Gilcrest shed and machinery
A Sunday evening fire three miles northwest of Gilcrest destroyed a shed and machinery after a lantern sparked flames. A man feeding a tank sustained injuries as additional containers exploded. nearby buildings were threatened before neighbors formed a bucket brigade to fight the blaze.
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L—Pire
Raseline Tyler
Jacob Reith
Ivk
Gilcrest
Mr. Rolnick
Dita Tenek
Kis
Reintck Oread
Buckal Brigade
More Canadian Troops Reach British Coast
The report notes a second contingent of Canadian troops arriving on the British coast, detailing units from Montreal Toronto and Tallahassee, including signal, ambulance, and infantry units. It mentions a Scottish regimental band and a funeral for Mary Rice scheduled Tuesday afternoon.
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British Coast
London
Secon
Trydopa
Artery Waite
Winwpe
Montreal
Calicers
Pursuit Of Red Army In Finland Continues Amid Advances
New Year message from Finland reports continued pursuit of Soviet forces along the Arctic front. Finnish command claims significant damage to a Red Army division, with 16,000 troops involved and remnants scattered near Lake Kaininaml while patrols push across northern forests toward strategic positions.
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Hielginki
Jaen
Kyosth Kallla
Friends of
Finland
Ifelainia
Finnleh Bist
Cette
Arctic Circle
Suoutuggalil
Sone
Flans
Sorme
Communitiyie
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Te Norwaginn Feestier
Petnamo
Turky Alay
Miho Kriems
Alyliay
Rusch
Veluvik
Russia
Fiish
Passenger Dies in Illinois Central Wreck
A holiday traveler was killed when the rear car of Illinois Central train No. 4 rear-ended the engine at a station near Arcola. Most injuries were to passengers in the year cars. Crews say the impact caused a hazaiop and several passengers suffered various injuries.
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Jun
Celeton
Visu
Chicago
OGG Prssemgur
Yeast
Ga. Mu
Agalg No
Parnenger
Direman
Dennis Sullivan Fatally Wounded in Denver
Dennis Sullivan was fatally wounded in Denver after a long-ago civil dispute. Police said he died from a gunshot wound found at the scene. A gun was recovered near his body. Sullivan had previously worked in a flower shop and was connected to local law enforcement history through associates.
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Denver
Nennin J. Bullivan
Clariat
Lichiwin
Denver Civil Offichle
Tishare Tolay
Highiow
Jette G. Sullivan
Royi
Ulan
Sullivan
Lenvor
Poltca Ehlet
Fred Deced
Sepren
Pollecier
Fleera
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