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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1956

Page

9

Renaming of Colorado Big Thompson Canals Honoring Hansen

Washington reports renaming the Horsetooth Feeder Canal to the Charles Hansen Feeder Canal and the Poudre Supply Canal to the Charles Hansen Canal. The changes honor Charles Hansen, longtime Northern Colorado Water Users leader, with a dedication planned August 11 in Loveland as part of celebration of irrigation project milestones.

Washington Bureau of Declamation Neily Charles Hansen Greeley Mic Colorado Reclamado Conservancy District Bureau Denver R. J. Walter Or Auegemy Department of the Interior Washington, D. C Hansen Greeley Chamber of Commerce Fortieth General Assembly State of Hausen

Ex Film Producer Burt Dies in Hollywood at 66

Charles Burt, 66, a former film producer and publicity man who began in the movie industry in 2018, died Monday in Hollywood. He first gained entry as a publicity assistant before rising in film circles. His career spanned several projects and eras in the industry.

Hollywood Charles Burt

Archie Moore Wins TKO To Retain Light Heavy Title

Archie Moore defeated Yolande Pompey of Trinidad by technical knockout in the tenth round to keep the light heavyweight title. Referee Jack Hart halted the IS round bout after Pompey was floored three times and bled from eye cuts, despite Pompey winning five of the nine rounds and taking punishment.

London Archie Moore Yolande Pompey Trinidad Jack Hart Pompey

Thornton May Run If Millikin Changes Mind

Washington veteran Dan Thornton, ex Colorado governor, said he is not a candidate today but would reconsider if Len Millikin retires. He added he told Millikin he would not run while Millikin sought re election, and would re evaluate if Millikin leaves.

Thornton Millikin Washington Dan Thornton Colorado Len Millikin R-Cole Leil Eisenhower Milhikins Bce Milhikin

Gasoline Cleaning Fire Burns Two At Greeley Home

Two people were burned when gasoline used to clean clothing exploded at the home of Mrs. O H Kline on Antelope Drive west of Greeley. Teddy Wallen 44 suffered burns and was admitted to Weld County General Hospital. Mrs Kline burned on legs and feet. Kitchen and hall damaged about 500 dollars. Fire said fumes from gasoline ignited by a gas water heater. Rural truck and extinguishers responded. Speed trophy winner Swede Ehrlich of Ehrlich Molar Company La Salle took top speed at Purphie drag meet with 93 50 mph.

O. H. Kine Antelope Drive Greeley Teddy. Wallen Kline Weld County General Hospital Wallen Sister Elis Ehrlich Ehrlich Molar Company la Salle

Weather report for Colorado and Wyoming

Weather bulletin shows Tuesday 2 p m temperature 78 degrees with 88 high and 45 to 0s lows across regions. Forecast calls for cloudy Tuesday night, Wednesday partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms, widespread on eastern plains with strong winds, cooler in showers, and mountain lows in the 40s to 50s.

Bavin Colorado Plains Wyoming

France and Germany Agree to Return Saar to West Germany

Luxembourg reports that Premiers Guy Mollet and Konrad Adenauer agreed on a procedure to transfer the Saar Valley to West Germany. The accord sets a three year transition for customs and economic ties, preserves French coal rights, and plans an international canal linking the Rhine and Saar. The move ends long-standing Franco German friction over the region.

Luxembourg Guy Mallet Konrad Adenader Tich Saar Germany West Germany Janu France Saar Roselle Rhine Great Lorraine Heinrich von Brentane League of Nations Hitler

Western Union Service Restored After KC Relays Walkout

Western Union's Greeley office resumed telegraph service Tuesday after a Monday–afternoon outage caused by a work stoppage at the Kansas City relay point. Officials said Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas offices were affected as unions negotiated a new contract and members attended meetings. Service to Denver and other points was briefly interrupted.

Western Union Greeley Kansas City Charles Meeke Kansan City Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Kansas Menke Chicago Wind New Orleans Denver Western >Union Workington Colo‘rado Western ‘Union Oklahoma Nebracke Wonkare Midwest Stock Exchange Cateago New Or Commoercist Unik Tenyer

Car Pushed Into Lake at Luther Park

Firemen spent about an hour Monday evening dragging Luther Park lake after a report a car might contain a body. The car owned by Hulen Fisher of Fort Morgan had been pushed into the lake by youngsters. No body was found and the vehicle was recovered.

Luer Park Jake Cary Hulen Fort Morgan

Flood Devastates Eastern India Housing and Farmland Loss Reported

Reports from Calcutta indicate widespread flooding and cyclone winds in eastern India destroying more than 30,000 homes and inundating thousands of acres. About half a million people are affected as the disaster spreads across the region reported Tuesday.

Calcutta India

Water Report for Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District

The document lists river projects and measurements across the Paudret and Big Thompson regions including Little Thompson Saint Vrain and Houlder Creek. Notable entries mention the Paudret River 2878 project and the Saint Vrain River 614 project with various 0 to 40 level figures and associated designations.

Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District Paudret Big Thompson Thompson Protel Saint Vrain

Baseball Today in the American League and National League

The Associated Press reports today on AL games including Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Baltimore, Washington at Detroit notes, and New York at St Louis. Other matchups include Philadelphia at Cincinnati and New York at Milwaukee with various pitchers and line scores.

Nat York Oleh Detroit Boston Blabk Geveland Baltimore Carcage Washington Pitnasureh Tubure McMatan Arroyo Ty San Feder Mevella Tater

Beet Growers Warned of Web Worm Threat

Sugar beet growers are advised by Great Western Sugar to let on the rook cut for web worms to their fields. Eggs hatch into worms, damaging heat fields. Endrin from Shell Chemical combats infestations, applied at 1 1/2 pints per acre mixed with 10 to 50 gallons of water, by ground or aerial spray.

Great Western Sugar Company Shell Chemical Company

Denies Bears Plowed to Due to Labor Scarcity

Windsor district beek beet growers report beets in fields suffering from weed growth and labor shortages. Officials say 62 63 acres were plowed up not due to labor, while rainfall and welfare concerns have reduced available labor. Growers fear next year’s beet acreage may shrink as some plan to switch to beans or corn.

Windsor W. ©. McCarty Great’ Western Sugar Company Windsor — Beck

Toussaint to Speak at City High Graduation

Dr Sylvester Ry Toussaint professor of speech at Colorado State will address Greeley high school seniors, 233 strong, at 3 p m in the Eighth Avenue gym. Wendell Wilson will present scholarships and awards, diplomas will be handed by Dr Eugene Wiege. The ceremony includes processional Pomparth Circumstance, chorals Education Is My Name and We Are Youth, and readings by forty two students.

Sylvester Ry Toussaint Colorado State Greeley High School Eighth Avenue Noussaint Wendell Wilson Greatey High Eugene Wiegze Donna Lou Reynolds L. J. Ehrharit Seventh Day Adventist Church Barbara Johinson Toussaint Wilson Dr. Wiege Prophet Meyerbeer Miss Johnson

Petition to reunite Utah children in polygamy case proceeds

In Gedar City Utah a mother petitions Tayerite Court to restore custody of seven children she previously lost after refusing to promise not to practice polygamy Judge Durham Aforels presides over a hearing on Vera Johnson Hack’s petition filed Monday The court had placed the children in a foster home two months ago after a prior ruling.

Gedar City Utah Angrée Durham Vera Johnson Hien

South Sanitary Sewer Project Completed in Greeley

Western Construction Co. finished the $128,935 South Sanitary Sewer in Greeley as part of the $415,000 sewer program approved by the city council. The project includes metal-tube placement under railroad and highway rights of way, extensive clay pipe mains, manholes, and paving plans pending next fall.

Greeley Western Construction Co Selec George H. Fellows City Egineer West Sanitary Sewer Inc Greeley Store Equipment Corp Chamber of Commerce Fellows Nny Firat Avenue T Teenth Street Eighteenth Stroet Ling Dackfill Djimmer First Avi First Avenue Sinea Helé Die Sfrent Ds Seser Wnton Pacific Railroad Stzleenth Street Twenty-second Street State Highway Department Avenue Eighteenth Street U.S. 85 Twentysixth Street Eighth, Avenue Twentyseventh Street Twentysixth Stroet Tenth Street Sixteenth Street Fourth Avenue Twenty-sixth Street Twenty-seventh Street Eleventh Aveue

Veteran Editor Robert C. Stodter Dies at 75

Robert C. Stodter, longtime sports editor of The Buffalo Evening News from 1923 to 1953 and sports editor emeritus from 1983 until his death, passed away Monday in Buffalo New York at age 75. The veteran journalist guided coverage of local teams and events for five decades. He retires and honors will be held by the paper and staff.

Jaycees Begin Meetings at Island Grove

Summer meetings of the Junior Chamber of Commerce start tonight at Island Grove park. They will gather at 8 30 p m with a picnic style Winner served and will be held on the first or third Tuesdays each month through June July and August.

Flood destroys Georgetown to Idaho Springs dam

Flooding caused by a dam break on Clear Creek Canyon severely damaged Georgetown and Idaho Springs area. Damage estimates exceed $200,000 with multiple bridges, roads, and homes affected. Vehicle carried downstream and lines cut off, officials report. dam restoration planned by Colorado Game and Fish with state officials to inspect breaking beakers.

Georgetown Idaho Springs Georgetown ‘Uy Clear Creek Canyon Jured Fife Ridge Cat Sm York U.S N Mater Mator Idaho Springs Apme David Tichells Rakhe Golden Arvada Golden Abd Clear Creek Denver Calorada Game and Fish Commission Paint Ditton Loveland Pass Byron Guanella Clear Creek County Tam, Kimball Fish and Game “Department J.B. Whitten Stae Engint Ter Damon Runyan Game Department

Foster Stearns Dies Ex-US Rep From New Hampshire

Exeter report states Foster Stearns died Monday. He served multiple terms as U.S. representative from New Hampshire. Details are sparse in the fragmentary notice.

Exeter

Pedestrian Hit in Pueblo 137th Traffic Death

The Associated Press reports pedestrian Franke Cobulski, 6, died early Tuesday after being struck crossing Pu elo, Coto. Driver Cael Barbanes, 19, of Fe, Carson, Coto, faces charges while a companion, Terr ary eh alta a FiAditann, remained sought. Cobulski’s death marked Pueblo’s 137th traffic death, the worst 12 month toll in state history.

Associated Press Franke Cobulski Siest Puelo Coto Gant Harold Jones Cary Cael Barbanes Carson Wad Terkies Drusken Terrary Cebulski Ani Cehulski Tha ‘Rai Puebla Colorado 1265 Eatb Vietins Patcot Robert Warren Wright Buena Vista Goldin*Leikam Swink U. S. 50 Jeikam Dar U.S. 87 Coetle Rack Maes A. Jensings Ft. Cargoo

Not Awed by Boys at Hingham Marbles Champion

An elderly marbles champion from Hingtinton, W. Va., recalls past battles and says young players today would not defeat him. Ogden, 87, of Ashland, Kentucky, traveled long miles to a tournament and reflects on his peak strength and ability to beat rivals in his prime.

Hingtington W. Ya G. Hi Ogden Ashland Ate & Miles Tourmament Ecimme

Hickenlooper Wins renomination in Iowa primary

In the Iowa primary, Hickenlooper easily won renomination over a Republican opponent in a contest framed around support for administration price policies. Dayton Countryman conceded shortly after midnight that farmers have shown they are happy. Spike Evans won the Democratic nomination to oppose Hickenlooper in the fall. Iowa has no presidential preference voting.

TRE Associated Press Iowa Hickenlooper Dayton Countryman Spike Evans Federal Reserve Board Mickenlooper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hansen Canals Fia Pac Estes Park Pari Leer Ryver A. S. Bureau of Reclamation W. Tamed Charley Hansen Golorado Water “Conservancy District Greeley Tribune Canale Jon Horselssth Herastostt Poudre Dexheimer Moore W.U K.C Lake Jal Luther Park East Water Report Baseball Today City High Petitions For Children South Sanitary Sewer Jaycees Island Grove Nolan Woon Andrews Sisters Pally Foster Stearns Pueblo
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