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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1939
Page
1
Minneapolis mayor seeks federal army aid if a new outbreak occurs, while Governor Stassen rejects the labor plea. Workers Alliance plans a nationwide one day strike, fueling tensions as police brace for protests and deaths reported in Minneapolis.
The Industrial Commission ruled the strike at the Green Mountain dam project illegal and ordered workers to return. The Colorado High line division and Warner Construction faced union demands for wage concessions and recognition, with officials citing government wage standards and the district's policy to ensure safe, fair conditions.
Dr John Fountail of the tuberculosis division will temporarily oversee health unit duties after Dr J Shale submitted his resignation to Chairman Ross Riggs. Shale’s departure, effective Aug 15, prompts the board to consider Dr Venatsuda as a interim appointee while Dr Fountail assumes duties and Blake Shute plans a two week vacation before returning to Ohio.
Washington July 15 The senate committee reported on a resolution by Senator from Arkansas to investigate proposed enlargement of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The bill would require approval and would appropriate 36000 for the inquiry. Loveland officials said more cherry pickers are needed to harvest Loveland’s cherry crop.
The Colorado state labor federation and several national unions including the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and the International Brotherhood of Hod Carriers rally behind a state labor board order. Officials say 20 to 80 percent of workers may be union members, but all want to keep working under the existing operations as the strike unfolds. Union leaders pledge to defy the commission if compelled to halt work.
Mrs. T. J. Jacobs, 74, of Greeley, was critically injured when struck by a car eight miles east of Estes Park. Driver Jack Richards was issued a court summons on a reckless driving charge. Jacobs, who had stepped from a car, sustained fractures and was taken to Ble Thompson clinic.
Information charging CG DL McFetridge of Greeley with selling whiskey without a state license was filed in county court late Friday after a deputy district attorney presented the case. Undercover agents testified to a pint sold within city limits on North Eleventh Ave near Claudia Street. Hunter and Hibsen plus Walter Byron testified as undercover police observers. Previous charges were filed against Claude Davis and William Tenfro, with others possibly to be charged in a current crackdown. McFetridge's summons returns July 19 in county court.
Harold Sprague, seven years social science teacher at the junior high, resigns to become a teacher at Eugene High School in Oregon. Superintendent I. D. Bridgidge said Sprague will join the Jantor district after a brief leave while his family relocates to Eugene where he will study at the University of Oregon during the autumn term. Josephine Fitzsimmon, English teacher at the junior high, also signs to leave after one year.
Trinidad Martinez, 3 percent of Praderick, was found guilty Saturday by Justies B. G. Enaltah of ossaunt with a deadly weapon on Ticlen Nobles at Frederick. He was sentenced to serve 90 days in Jaloud nay and a lap of $10 and coats. A. L. Woodruff, 65, arraigned on charges of paanuie on n eiei and indecent exposure, pled not guilty. His hearing is set for July 20 with bond set at $2,000.
Riot at the WEA sewing protest in Minneapolis ends with one death and seven injuries as officers move in with tear gas. Mayor Lenca appeals for army aid to restore order amid renewed WPA rioting over a 130 hour work week limit.
The Rosedale board granted licenses at a Friday meeting in New Hyer town near Greeley. Herman Sinric and Ken Kendrick receive package and bar licenses for establishments in old and new buildings, with plans to open in coming weeks. Ken Kendrick elected mayor. council members named and town officers appointed.
A Longmont youth, 15, wed a 18 year old in Boulder with his mother's consent, making headlines as the youngest couple to marry in the county. County Clerk Adams and Deputy Cayleon noted the case, citing state age rules and parental approval as key factors.
Three Weld students at Colurmila State College receive scholarships totaling 120 dollars for junior and senior years. Names include August Russell Horgman, Schronder of Corr on, Donald Mackey of Lp Sule, all from Wall county.
Weather outlook shows partly cloudy skies for Saturday night and Sunday with a light tea chance and mild temperatures. Expect Saturday night around 101 and Sunday low about 62 with fair conditions overall.
Providence Kentucky reports at least nineteen miners killed in a Kentucky coal mine blast. Rescue teams and company officials work through the underground labyrinth to reach trapped workers while surface crews aid evacuation and assess total casualties.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Saturday event near Greenley with a table showing 101 degrees and a company name difficult to read. The legible items include a tally or register count and a mapping of location and date, but many words are garbled.
Water gates on the Laramie River were opened again amid uncertainty. Fort Collins and Greeley area users awaited a U S Supreme Court decision and state officials planned actions as the resumption sent flows toward Michigan Creek and other tributaries. Officials declined comment as the reopening prompted regional water supply concerns and potential rate adjustments.
A fragmented historical style report notes Bigelow Cives presenting essentials for modern schooling at Colorila Suite College. It mentions conference topics, democratic education aims, and stylistic references to Teacher conduct and civic instruction in a late year gathering led by W. Bigelow. The account emphasizes respect for individual dignity and the necessity of democratic teaching approaches within school administration.
A special music program is planned for union services featuring a full choir led by director Remley. The program includes The Servant Song and a piece by Grant Schaefer with guest organist Mrs Fran Mattinwa. Professor Culver will speak as a correspondent for the Associated Press. Speeding fined for Dave Wenderson of 1908 Thirteenth Avenue. $3 and costs.
A jagged report notes Taylor resigns as superintendent of Seheul Gar Thays. Lavell Highs and federal officials plan a search for a successor, with Colorado civil service drafts and court action surrounding Taylor’s departure.
A Coast Guard seaplane crashed about 150 miles southeast of New York while ferrying a sick man ashore for appendicitis. Three men, Lieutenant Willi Lb Clommes, John Aadan, and a priest, are believed dead. The MacKay ketch reported the ship sank after contact was lost. Continuous search efforts and official inquiries followed, with authorities naming the three presumed victims.
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