Floods and Tornadoes Kill 250 in West Nebraska
A truncated notice reports about 250 believed dead as floods and a tornado sweep West Nebraska. Commencement set for June 8 lists 510 graduates, 12 Master of Arts, 125 Bachelor of Arts, 13 Life Certificates, 19 Limited, 52 Rural Certificates. President George Wrasier to speak on North Campus at 10 36. Names of graduates follow with degrees and home towns.
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Nebraska
Pnil
George W. Vrasier
UG Ravines
Colorado State College
George AW. Fyauior
Acts
Glarence Walter Carson
Olntie
Istory
Barney Edward Grosa
Hancock
Tiny Wendell Edgwarts
Morris City
Frank Lawrences Garrett
Mercersbur
Penn
Chayter Sylvastar Match
laSalle
Mary Warren
Ruland
Kile Elizabeth Simons
Denver
Forialory
Kay Adama
Sage 2
Weyerhaeuser Boy Released in Tacoma Kidnapping Case
Nine year old George Weyerhaeuser was safely returned to his parents in Tacoma after a ransom demand of $200,000. Federal agents kept details quiet as the boy described being kept in a hole and released near the farm home of Honiza, fourteen miles from Seattle.
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Tacoma
Wash
George Weyerhaeuser
J. J. Weyerhaeuser
Batwa
Nadra
Tagaquah
Seattle
P. Rodman Rat
Hail Large as Eggs Fast of Briggsdale
Hailstones large as eggs struck Briggsdale area while towns NW and north of Neesedale reported damage. Reports describe washed roads and damaged bridges including Willow Creek on Grover highway. No livestock loss reported. telephone poles down and water over pipelines noted. daybreak conditions unclear.
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Briggsdale
Urigesdaly
Taos
Neesedale
Reveirta
Rosa
Willow Cleek
Grover
Imnandabile
207 Greeley High Seniors Get Diplomas
The 207 graduates of Greeley High spoke at commencement in the Eighth Wy ue gymnasium. Pastor Arthur L Miller of Talon Presbyterian Church preached on dreams and democracy, linking Jeffersons ideals to American rights. Rev Willd W Bitrate led invocation, with Ray Thompson presenting the class.
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Arlhur L. Miller
Talon Presbyterian Church
Taranile
Wymming
Greeley High Sale
Washington rows over Roosevelt stance in reform plan
Sailing Washington May 31 The NRA de vigion atrack President Roosavelt hapiter Ryan Published accents have Indicated. Immediately after Il swapk away the Iyisie legal ground on which his new dent stood his associates in ayrga Wn was personally ax confined ag wert wit hig lawyers. He did not sup or do anything for the sitaque reas. Willin twenty-four days Issu ence developed a purpose. A reaction in the country began two te evident. The president then i decided to fight to preserve more tiat the semblance of his bughness reform program. He comtitued to remain silent in order to parish the full scopa of the re nedor: to develop. He wanted the stand of public wration to fill hia nila and regrrmine ity cours which his connichora seem to agree wae Wish atrateny. OOO Exploration : Presidential Inwyera explored all the possiblities which Iave beat printed and some whick wava nel. a reading White House consecuor gave (Continued on Page 6)
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Washington
NRA Devigion Atrack
Roosavelt Hapiter Ryan
Iyisie
Ayrga
Sitaquereas
Willin
Floods Hit Nearby Areas Amid Rising Water Levels
The report describes Cherry Creek and Chetey creek flooding near Greeley as water levels rose Friday night. Residents noted street and bridge damage while authorities evacuated some sections and worked to prevent further harm.
Pachecos Die in Gas Vault in Colorado Penitentiary
Teese Canon City May 2. Jana Pacheco 27 and John 25 were executed in Colorado Penitentiary lethal gas chamber. The brothers died in adjoining chairs after inhaling fumes. They sought to see their mother, but were denied. The double execution marked Colorado’s first simultaneous in-prison execution.
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dAstcrated
Teese Canon City
Toth Smilings
Jana Pacheco
Jnha
Colorado Penitentiary
Pachecos
Palrof
Colorado
Tel Alnying
Clifford Smith
Wellingon Rancher
Ehare
Bobby Griffin
Greeley
Smith
Gan
Delayed Colorado Execution Draws Sheriff’s 290 Mile Drive
Louis and John Pachaco execution at Colorado State Prison was postponed for an hour while Sheriff Gus Anderson of Greeley traveled 290 miles through flood damaged roads. Deputy Sheriff Iwan Howery accompanied him as Anderson detoured via Morrison and Salida to report he would arrive at 7 pm, delaying the scheduled 6 pm execution.
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Louis
John Pachaco
Wellington Slayera
Colorado State Prison
Gus Anderson
Greeley
Colorado
Grealny
Anderson
Iwan Howery
Canan City
Morrison
Pairway
Sajida
Salida
Anerson
Key Best
Search Made for Man Lost in Creek Here
A large search party combs flood waters for Paul Bertelsen 66 of Loveland believed drowned Thursday when the Lone Tree Creek bridge failed. Bertelsen worked as an irrigation foreman near Rulow and a coroner says he is the sole Bertelsen lost, with extensive search efforts by about 25 to 40 men along Lone Tree Creek and the Plate River.
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Paul Bertelaon
Loven Land
Vaghiy
Bertalaen
Fred Coxzens
Rulow
Weld
Hong
Purcell
Herblgon
Laws
Reereek
Tate
Ry Fe Arum
Sheree Gung Anderson
Wave Bean
Terlelsen
Johnstown
Lelephons
Mirrod Lithe
Lucile Bertelsen
Womett Taveland
Percy
Page
Mills
Hall
Bowlder
William P. Wertelson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Denver
Frada P
Bertelsen
Loveland
Guy Meltingess
Satuday
Lone Tree
Shere
Grover Fears Dikes Break as Reservoir Flood Threatens Grover
As Grover faces potential flood from Hereford Reservoir, guards patrol the area while Grover fears dikes may fail. A heavy rain storm and washouts cripple rail service along the Sterling Cheyenne branch, with extensive damage around the Gerry valley and Archer homestead. Numerous buildings, barns, and granaries at Archer place were swept or submerged. cattle losses include many head along Maines lane and Creek.
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Hereford
Grover
Mereford
Guarda
Burlington Railroad
Sterling
Techeyenne
Sastern Weld County
Buckingham
New Rayners
Brian Archer
Poudre River Reaches Highest Mark of the Year
The Poudre River posted its peak flow of the season on Saturday with about 1,820 feet at the main gauge and reservoirs. Flooding and high moisture affected local areas including the sugar factory and Weld County, as total precipitation for May neared 52 inches in Greeley, surpassing last year's total.
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Poudre River
Snornhus
Ik Wits
Veeley
Greeley
Tom Caine
Baccalaureate Service at College Sunday Afternoon
Baccalaureate services for the graduating class at College of Education will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon in the LitHe Theatre. Dr. W. De Aria entront, vice president, will preach the sermon. Program features grand march, choral selections, and instrumental pieces by the college ensembles and guests.
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College of Education
LitHe
W. de Ariaentront
Tanshauser Wagser
Tinney
Trossman Glusburs
Lymn
Rainy season steadies hopes for Nebraska North East crop
North eastern Weld county farmers report a bumper crop outlook despite flood damage. Intermittent heavy rains break parched soil, revive fields, and support replanting. Farmers say ongoing storms boost moisture and could secure a final yield even as some corn planted earlier rots. Continued showers are expected to influence final harvest prospects.
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N. E
George EF. Dowma
Lore Weld
Tonleh
Houra
Sipeki
Ottier
Barnes
Purrell
Driggs
Drale
Cornish
Galeton
Seine
Aptee
Flood Fears Eased As Creek Floods Kiowa Creek Area
Reports from Mrs. E G Rayburn on Sunday noon recount the flood that threatened the Andrew Thompson farm six miles east of Gregsey on Eighth street road. The Kiowa Creek flood neared the house within 10 feet before receding, while cattle losses, evacuations, and ditches were noted. Damages to No 2 fields and channels were described, with Empire reservoir operations and water regulation at Masters and Lost Creek influencing flow. Railroad and highway officials worked to keep routes between Cheyenne and Greeley open.
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Andrew Thompson
Gregsey
Eighth Street
Wao
E.G. Rayburn
No. 2
Diter
Sand Creek
Lone Tree
Empire Reservoir
Kuner
Greeley
Empire Heads Works
Empire Intake Canal
Masters
Lost Creek
Lost Grek
Emre
Rilverside
Empire
Garland's Voice in an Era of Crumbling Confidence
A fragmented column discusses public skepticism toward leaders and media, noting Jack Garner and Nick Long as examples. It cites Time magazine and Omaha propagandists, criticizing price cutting and deceit while urging action. The text portrays a tense, anxious public mood and calls for decisive steps.
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Jack Garner
Nick Long
Talma Garner
Time Magazine
Kolnr
States Count Heavy Losses From Central Floods
Widespread floods devastate western towns as counties report dozens missing and property losses in the McCook area. Trains stranded, roads washed out, and families evacuated as Missouri River floodwaters surge through Nebraska Colorado and Kansas.
Merino Farmer Saves Boys from Drowning
A Merino farmer, June L Thire, risked his life Friday to rescue nine boys who were swept from a bridge into rushing water. Westy surged over the span as the man waded in and carried the children to safety.
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Merino Farmer
Merino
Vincent Asnicac
Kenneth Kaiser
Suntell Hall
Westy
Ligin
K. Peonst
Wile Says Mate Beat Her Warrant Issued
A warrant was issued for Honey Taliman of 316 Tenth Street after Mrs Gettman alleged her husband assaulted her. Police reports describe a disturbance at the Gellman residence and a window incident during the episode.
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Mate
Honey Taliman
Gettman
Gellman
Geltman
Dave
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