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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

7

Graduation to Deliver 226 Degrees at Colorado Field College

Colorado Field College will award 226 degrees and certificates Saturday in its 48th annual commencement. Dr. Boyd Henry Bade of Ohio State will give the address on Education for a New Era. A.B. degrees and teaching certificates lead the list, with 18 master’s degrees also to be conferred and several honors and scholarships announced.

Colorado Field College Coromenter Iuion Byear A.B Panne Sumer Immer Oliver M. Dickerson Fiarnhalf Lester Opf T. Froegel St. Peter's Catholic Arch Dre Kina Phi Lambda Outnding PL Omega Pl James J. U1 Letterman

You Can Afford To Buy New Suit Today

Advertisement notes affordable men’s suits in Greeley with prices from 18.60 to 4241 dollars, comparing current bottom prices to wartime peaks around 70 dollars for coats, suggesting purchases now as costs are lower than in earlier years.

Greeley

Man Doomed to Hang Here 1909 Retried

A retrial in Weld county reversed a 1909 death sentence for James V. Foster 14 who was once deemed legally doomed in Ward county. The supreme court voided the verdict and in a later trial he was found to have committed voluntary manslaughter with a sentence of seven to eight years in the penitentiary. The case recounts old district court files and notes the October 24 1909 stabbing of George Kerber in the abdomen.

James V. Foster Ward County rMistrict Weld Supreme Court Uhe George Kerber

Guards Mobilize for Two-Week Training at Golden

National guard units from Greeley mobilize Saturday at 6 30 am for annual two week training at Golden. About 120 local men from Headquarters company 157th Infantry and Company M 167 Infantry will travel by train No 220 after stowing gear at the local armory. Governor’s Day on June 13 will feature a full field inspection and Governor’s Own trophy defense by Company M.

National Guard Gree Jay Golden Loca Gelden Éofichea Bes Greeley Greelay Groupe 157Th Infantry 167 Infantry Mmaching Guaint George A. Irvin Georen Dauth, Jr Bjwer L. Knight Hirt Krues O. Henry Carlson Donald L. Stewart William Harbour Colorado Unita Company M Colorado Guard Nama Jess

Amelia Earhart Putnam Flies West From Denver

Amelia Earhart Putnam faced winds and storms between Cheyenne and Sidney delaying her autogyro journey. She planned to reach Salt Lake City then the Pacific coast, with Denver stopovers and a luncheon before a demonstration flight. Police locate Mary Reigert in Greeley. she had been reported missing but is found unharmed.

Cheyenne Wyo Here Stiney Ned Amnelia Earhart Putman Salt Lake City Pacific Coast Denver Samece Amelia Marhhart Putnam Women's Aeronautical Association of Amelia Warhart Putnam Chayenne Mary Reigert Greeley Fred Reigert Fifth Avenue

Young Kuner Boy Slays Black Bear on McIntyre Creek

A 13 year old Burton Cleve, nephew of Gua Lo loff, killed a 106 pound black bear on the A A Mosler ranch near McIntyre creek last week during a fishing trip with his uncle Gus. The bear was shot behind a tree after Burton used a 30 30 rifle. brain climbed a tree and the bear tumbled dead. The fur is in excellent condition and will be mounted. Burton’s parents reside in Los Angeles California. he has lived with his aunt and uncle at Glen McIntyre and attended Kuner school.

Kuner Burtonh Cleveland Gua Loloff A. A. Mosler McIntyre Creek Cleveland Gus Burton Brain Los Angeres Calif Mcintyre Glen Chambere Lake

Aged Court Clerk Pleads Guilty at Denver

Ada G. Bradt, veteran district court clerk, pleads guilty to two forged charges before Judge Frank McDonough Sr. Sentence deferred until Friday. Evane Evans, 60, pleads guilty to forging jury pay vouchers and uttering forged instruments, but not guilty on the confidence game charge.

Yrons Denver Biys Ada G. Bradt Veteran District Frank McDonough Evane Evans

Greeley High Band to Perform Thursday Evening

Greeley High School band directed by Ronald Faulkner will perform Thursday at 7 30 in Lincoln Park. The program includes Bombaato arr. Western World and Simplicity with a saxophone solo by Russell Snider and a trumpet audition by Wilson Fredling.

Greeley High Ronald Faulkner Wis Lincoln Park Bombaato Arrar Chenetts Dorothy Leary Russell Snider Wilson Fredling Sildin Eady — Alfard Alhandra Gavotte —. King

City Buys Fire Hose and Raises Police Chief's Allowance

The city council voted Tuesday to purchase a 79 seat of a new Baker Grand fire hose from Acme Fire Service of Denver. The council also authorized $128 for a new gas stove, a fire box, and kitchen repainting in firemen’s Wing Quarters. The pay of Police Chief Seachi Roberts was raised by $16 per month to total $208, including $176 salary and $20 for private car use.

Baker Grand Acme Fire Service Denver Councalao Polie Seachi Roberts Roberts

Police Officers Adopt New Blue Uniforms in Greeley Force

AU members of the Greeley police force are outfitting themselves in new plan sergeants outfits. Traffic officers Vern Claus Joh Maler Em Béges and Juvenile Officer Hamer Kiddér have already received their new outfits. Formerly traffic officers wore olive drab uniforms while other officers had blue.

Greeley

Contagious Disease Reports Two New Chickenpox Cases

Two new cases of contagious disease are reported in the city by Dr. OO. B. Benell. The illnesses include smallpox and other unnamed infections, identified as occurring in the past week. Public health officials urge vigilance and remind residents to seek medical care for suspicious symptoms.

Cuy Oo. B. Benell

Private Carriers Face New Public Utilities Law in Colorado

Colorado enacts a law requiring private freight and passenger carriers to obtain permits from the Public Utilities Commission and pay taxes. Class A and B carriers face different fees, with exemptions for school transport and farm intermittent moves. noncompliance means misdemeanor penalties. Applications and details are at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, State Office Building, Denver.

Colorado Les Commission Inw Utilities Commission Cirylers Claga A Clasa B Publ!c Utlittiss Commission Tate Offlee Building Denver

City Offers Water Saving Tips For Lawns And Gardens

City inspectors report that thoughtful irrigation cuts water use and improves lawns. Deep soaking between watering reduces waste, mulching and higher mower settings conserve both labor and moisture, while scattered spray systems and lawns watered daily waste water.

Autoists Warned to Obey Code on Next Sabbath

Denver June 2 Charles M Armstrong secretary of state motor vehicle department announced Sunday patrols to enforce the Hoover road code on reckless driving. Officials will mobilize staff to patrol Fort Collins Greeley Golden Sterling Colorado Springs Pueblo and other key points with factory inspectors aiding. Heavier Sunday patrols will be used for safety.

Atwochalet Denver Charles M. Armstrong Ite Armstrong Fort Collix Greeley Golflen Sterling Colorado Springs Pueblo

Foster Serves as Spiritual Advisor to Prisoners

James Y. Foster, a lawyer, has taken on the role of spiritual advisor to male prisoners at the county jail. He converses with inmates, reads the Bible publicly, and quotes scripture at length, insisting on decency if profane language arises. Foster claims he has done some good through this ministry.

James Y. Foster Foster

Ninth Street Paving Work Opens for Travel

City crews opened Ninth Street for travel on Wednesday after cleaning off new concrete. Surfacing near the front shows near completion to Eighteenth Avenue with a coat of gravel two inches thick on the shoulders of the 18-foot paving.

Ninth Street Baying Eighteenth Avenas

Unclear Technical Note on Water System Outlets

A fragment discusses watered fields by an aligh nozzle method. It mentions metered outlets and a Cold requiring 70 percent ag tuoh water up the Inwit, though only half as large. General use sprayers are being introduced each year. It was reported.

Greeley Sailor Reported In Chinese Waters

Greeley youth Bill Blankenbaker, 26, serving in the navy, was stationed in Chinese waters after enlisting January 15, 1827. He is the son of Mia Della Shaw of 500 Eleventh Street and attended Eaton School. His submarine crew reportedly set gun practice records, with a $15 prize per man, as orders moved the unit toward China.

bin Blankenbaker Bill Blankenbaker Greeley Navy Whit Uten Tha Navy Blankenbaker Mia Della Shaw Eleventh Street Wik Eaton Minillla H Ls 4 Hey Shaw Alice China

Townsend Confident in Saving Foster in Death Penalty Case

Major C Townsend, court appointed attorney for James V Foster, states Foster will never pang and expresses confidence in avoiding a motion for a new trial. Townsend, whose involvement deepened after Foster's death sentence, vows to pursue the appeal as the case moves toward the gallows.

Foster Wade Dixon Major ©. C. Townsend

Two Oil Operators Arrive Here By Airplane Tuesday

Two oil operators from the southwest Jay Taylor of Amarillo Texas and George T Hotgington of Wichita Kane arrived in Grealey by airplane Tuesday evening and were registered at the Camfell Tuesday night. They planned to go out to Groasewood early Wednesday. Ewing Takes Another Lease on Greasewood lands J G Ewing and the Currier investment company of Greeley acquired a lease on the northwest quarter of 19%-6-61 from Alexander H Canning at 260 dollars yearly. Abraham Veith deeded quarters of royalty rights to SW%4 and L4-B-56 to RG Chaala and also a quarter to J Barnla Mabray.

Jay Taylor Amarillo Tex George T. Hotgington Wichita Kane Grealey Camfell Groasewood Ewing Greasewood J. G. Ewing Currier Investment Company Greeley Alexander H. Canning Abraham Veith Chaala J. Barnla Mabray

Wonder Dog Entertains at Greeley Spud Rodeo

Tiny Wonder Dog owned by FR J Dempacy of 4229 Fourth St will perform at the Ninth annual Spud Rodeo in Greeley on July 4. The dog will jump 35 feet into a blanket, Dempsey a former show bungles partner said. D A Graigg, committee member, said many inquiries pour in for the blo prize and the racing card will be faster due to a bigger purse.

Tiny Grasley FR. J. Dempacy Mr. Dempsey D. A. Graigg Redact Greigg Taporte Cred

State audits stall heat plant at Colorado Teachers College

The Colorado state auditing board debated spending 420000 for a new heating plant at Colorado Teachers College in Greelay. An engineer was appointed to appraise needs and report back, while other departmental requests were reviewed. Governor Adams and President Fraser discussed investigations into the college's expenditures as the board considered funding and timing before the new biennial period begins in July.

Denver Colorado Teachers College Greelay Adama Fenster Park and Teller Vernon Paifter Adams Dr. Prasier

May Restrict Time for Fireworks Here

Greeley city aldermen discussed limiting when fireworks may be shot off and left final decision to Mayor W. E. Aidergon. Critics urged halting two weeks before and after the Fourth of July while others defended kids’ fun and argued for limited restrictions during rodeo celebrations. The ordinance requires mayoral permission for any fireworks within city limits.

Mara Greeley W. E. Aidergon Ralph Blahop Bishop Strubel

Theft at Lewis Ranch Reports Leghorn Loss

Theft of about three dozen white leghorn chickens weighing two and a half to three pounds was reported by Mrs. W. B. Lewis northeast of Grow ley. Thieves took the largest birds from the house. A barrel of gas was stolen from the Erie section house Tuesday night, with a second such theft in three weeks. A box or crate was taken from the railroad in Henderson Tuesday night.

W. B. Lewis Growley

Young Catholic Leaders Arrested on Political Warrants

Rome reports several Catholic youth leaders arrested on political warrants by the prefect. After questioning, they were held for further disposition, potentially leading to confinement on the island of Apart.

Italy Rome Apart

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