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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1955
Page
3
Rainfall in May ranged from 1.22 to 1.63 inches in Greeley with 1.22 inches at Public Service station in west Greeley and 1.63 inches at Great Western Sugar factory in east Greeley. Year totals reached 3.74 inches at the station and 3.29 inches at the factory, below five month and three year averages.
Court records list numerous arrests and fines including speeding by T Grossaint of Bor. 294 Greeley for $18.59, careless driving for Edward Kellogg $13.50, and Antonio Barella of Denver jailed for drunkenness. Other names appear for concealed weapons, indecent exposure, failure to report accidents, and various drunk driving charges with fines from $12.50 to $23.50.
A district court action seeks a receiver to run Campus Cleaners pending sale. The suit alleges coownership and a May 195% transfer of interest from Richard Glass to William Bronski after Bronski bought Glass’s share. Paul Redin of Eaton faces a confidence game charge and related fraud counts.
County Court records show a petition for probate of the will of Mrs Besele Christina Turner who died in February. The petition seeks letters testamentary as executor filed by her son Glen Cord Turner of Greeley with the estate valued at 4396 dollars and lists grandson Earl Ralph Turner of Pomona California as an heir.
Emmet Simon Collins of Rock Springs and Harold F. Clark of Fort Warren paid fines for improper passing and unsafe distance. John Dickson Gray of Gresley Taibure yielded right of way. Howard Orville Rose of Denver and D F Matheson and James G. Wagner of Torrington faced fines for careless driving and drunk driving ranging from five to one hundred dollars in JP Court proceedings.
A Denver infant, Thomas Gamble, died Tuesday after becoming wedged between the mattress and crib springs. Gerald and Mrs Gamble mourn the tragedy as coroner officials identify the child and the fire department reports could not revive him.
Colorado Game and Fish Commission set opening dates for big game. Elk deer and bear seasons start October 15 in northwestern and western Colorado, October 20 on the Eastern Slope, in the San Luis Valley and San Juan. Antelope seasons run September 24-26 in Maffat county and South Park, October 6-10 in Larimer and Weld counties, and October 26-28 in northern and eastern Colorado. Licenses cost 3,350. applications with payment must reach by August 2 for a drawing August 16. Closer deer, elk and bear dates will be announced later.
Council on Tuesday night on first reading authorized the sanitary sewer revenue bonds and sale advertisement. Awarded the plant construction contract to RW Kaghes of Omaha, Neb. for 420242 and the pump contract to Fairbanks-Morse AE Mts for 7610. Approved copper pipe from Waterworks Sales at 3998 and cast iron pipe at 18935. Granted a 32 beer license to FR A Howard and Fula Mae Le pore for Vic's at 721 Ninth Street in the name of the Larial Inn, license transferred.
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union president Alarver R Solberg denounced the U S Department of Agriculture for closing a drought conference in Denver. He said the meeting is secretive to dodge political criticism and excludes farmers and farm groups from representation.
Water pressure in the arid part of the city will be lower on Thursday and Friday during work on the Cranford street water line. Merle Taedell, water office manager, said department workers will re route the pipe to follow the f i nes from the city reservoirs to Glenmere boulevard and then east in Cranford street. The water will not be cut off at any time but pressure will drop during the two days.
An insurance analysis recalls fatal or injurious speeding incidents on American streets and highways in 1954. The study highlights widespread risks and numerous injuries among motorists and pedestrians cited in the era.
Harvey Pleas chief of Carter or parents Mr and Mrs Frank D Pleas of La Salle arranged a Sunday dinner party in his honor after a two month vacation from Venezuela. Guests included Bob Mathews Fort Collins Jerry Tenney Greeley Ward Curtis Dervel Jim Hurley Kay Dinsmore George Meyers Manhattan Kaw Bill Scott Brighton and Dr and Mrs Bob Scott Brighton.
Stork Express bore a daughter Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Johnny Herrera of Route 3 Weld County General hospital. Salvador Tenjilin and wife 615 Fourth Avenue welcomed a daughter Tuesday May 31 at Weld County General hospital. Ron ta and John A Reel 899 Nineteenth Avenue reported a son Tuesday March 31 at Weld County General hospital. Clinton Williame and wife of Johnatown welcomed a son Wednesday June 1 at Weld County General hospital. Wester Chapman and wife of Johnatown welcomed a son Tuesday May 31 at Gateopathic Memorial hospital.
Weld County youths gained recognition at Colorado A&M for scholastic and military achievements. James Madison of Greeley and Jack Mondt of Kerner joined Phi Kappa Phi. 15 seniors earned distinguished military graduate status. several received scholarships and Phi Kappa Phi honors. Other local students listed include Arden White of Ault and Willen Rowe of Ratan among Phi Kappa Phi recipients and certificate honorees.
The commencement program featured a keystone speech on freedom and dignity contrasting Western ideals with communism, delivered alongside processional music by Wayman Walker and a benediction by Dr. S. B. Toussaint. Degrees were conferred by President William H. B. Ross as graduates received bachelor, master, and education doctorates. Fifteen seniors were commissioned as second lieutenants after the AF T.C. training.
President Eisenhower designates Jefferson and Kay counties Oklahoma as major disaster areas after dust storms hit Wyoming Texas Oklahoma Kansas Colorado and New Mexico. He earmarks 2 percent million for wind erosion damage in six western states in addition to 300 million already allotted and repaid to disaster relief funds.
AP reports Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths rose to 69 in traffic accidents, 181 burning incidents, and 96 miscellaneous accidents, surpassing the 1952 record of 343, with an overall toll of 58 fatalities and a new high.
Building permits issued for residences on Fourteenth Avenue and Glen Fein Road with estimated costs ranging from 50000 to 145000. Two airmen from Warren Air Force Base, Henry Johnson and David Burnell, were jailed for investigation of car theft after speeding on Eighth Avenue. they were questioned by local police and Cheyenne authorities.
Fifty attendees at Beebe drew Extension Club program celebrating National Home Demonstration Week. The event showcased fashion items including opinkian dresses and children's wear, plus aprons and winded dresses. Demonstrations featured home crafts, leather articles by African creators, a main dish salad, and a variety of home-style demonstrations.
Three long term convicts at Lae Colorado Pris walked to freedom Wednesday after serving 89 years for murder and related crimes. Fred Walker 66 of Pieble had been inside since 1912. Virgil Massie a former Denver prohibition agent served 28 years and Raymond J Atterberry a Canon City osteopath 18 years. Massie and Massie were jailed for murdering their wives. Walker who beat a man to death during a sardinal baseball game at age 17 will live with relatives in Pueblo. Massie plans to live with friends in Brighton and Atterberry will reside in Denver.
longtime Milliken resident Lee W Briggs died Tuesday morning in a Denver hospital after a week of illness. He lived most of his life in Milliken aside from a spell in Windsor. A member of the Milliken Presbyterian church and Milliken IOOF Lodge 87, he married Lorna Hughes in 194? at Fort Collins. Surviving: his wife, five sons Thomas and James, a daughter Barbara all at home, and two sisters Mrs Lambert Burger of Johnstown and Mrs George Tye of Inglewood, California. Funeral services Thursday at Milliken Presbyterian church with lodge in charge. graveside at Elwell Cemetery. Schreiner Mortuary of Berthoud in charge.
Rocky Mountain National Park officials announced Trail Ridge Road will open to traffic Thursday at a.m. after heavy snow drifts halted efforts last Saturday to clear the 12,000-foot pass. Ed C. Johnson placed a ceremonial ribbon across the road as crews cut through drifts up to 12 feet deep. James V. Lloyd, park superintendent, said progress since then has allowed the route linking Estes Park and Grand Lake to reopen.
Standard Oil Company Fund grants $150,000 to state associations of colleges in 14 Midwest states including Indiana Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin. About 145 colleges benefit as the program aims to simplify solicitation and assist in budget balance and faculty salaries, with contributions rising from 363000 in 1952 to 1363000 in 1954 in the region. Dr. Robert E. Wilson notes the impact on deficits and salary parity.
In Weld County, numerous individuals were admitted to Weld County General Hospital on Tuesday May 31. Names include Janice Olson Victor Yeager Roger Henry Sedar Becky Ann Arens John R Palmer and Grover Harry Anderson with addresses across Ault Wray Johnstown and Windsor. Several patients were dismissed including Mrs John Simpson and son Ralph Warner and Mrs Robert Kendrick.
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