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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1932
Page
5
The revenue bureau announces a new tax on checks, with banks calculating and withholding the levy at month end. The system tracks checks drawn against deposits and charges balances accordingly. Some rates and implementation dates are pending final regulations and may shift.
Alderman Hisling, chair of the general committee, announced a civic float contest for the summer and urged teachers and colleges to enter decorated floats for a bicentennial parade in Washington. The entries will be judged at 8:30 p.m. and residents may submit ideas for the pageant.
The month saw 575 building permits issued for residential and small commercial work in a central district. Notable items include Henry Wanen's $800 garage residence on Twolllt Avenue, John Henderson’s $300 garage at 1213 Ninth Avenue, Edna McCowan’s $300 residence at 2023 Ninth Avenue, and P F E180’s $180 garage at 3201 Twelfth Street.
The city clerk reports 285 new bicycle licenses issued this season as police step up enforcement for unlicensed bikes. Officials note recent thefts and urge owners to register plates. fines apply and recovered bikes curb theft. Also brief sports scores from National and American leagues show mixed results.
In a Pennsylvania court decision Judge Colby found Lew is Miller died in 1888 and 1883 with questions over a claimed common law wife and whether Calvin Miller was the father. The case names Mrs. Miller as sole heir to a 30,000 estate, with further arguments on costs and other suits pending.
Cleveland June 7 A dozen more deaths are feared after a catastrophic explosion and fire destroyed the El Viente Apartment, with two injured. Firefighters battled the blaze as rubble lay in ruins on the landmark building near Nil and Superior Street. Officials expect the toll to rise over the coming days.
Washington June 7 The House approved the Garner plan to aid unemployment totaling 2.3 billion dollars. The vote stood 216 to 182 after Democratic caucus action and Republican support. Ten Democrats defected. 24 Republicans and Farmer Laborite Krale backed the measure.
Osage oil heiress Mary Elkins, famed for wealth and marriages, was found dead at her Ivywild home after alleged alcohol abuse and possible violence. Acting Coroner Omar Gillett opened an investigation as authorities pursued papers in a controversial estate saga spanning marriages to Bobby Garbett, Harry Bowles, and David Derryberry. Her death ends a turbulent life noted for immense oil holdings, headrights, and a 180,000 dollar annual income from Orange County wells.
The Patterson bill to address interstate kidnapping and federal offenses was approved by the Senate and sent to the Houses. The move follows the kidnapping case involving the Lindbergh baby and reflects judiciary committee endorsement.
City High Band performs in Lin eal Park at 7:48 p.m. under Ronald Faulkner. Euphonium Melvin Patternon and trumpet éllvoh Freching headline solos with pieces including Friendship and Fidelity and A Gift of Roses.
Blue head of sociology at here college speaks at Big Bend graduation Wednesday at 3 p.m. ten students will receive diplomas. The program includes readings, orchestral numbers, and a class play with many named participants and school officials presenting awards.
J DeForo at Gilna directs a twelve member summer band to begin concerts at Lincoln Park and the college campus. Sixteen Greely musicians, all experienced, join the band of forty nine. Directors expect registration in June with public school and college musicians forming a statewide organization.
Prehistoric bones are moved to the Greeley Mack er Museum with curator A B Copeland taking charge. The display includes a near complete mammoth skeleton and several shellac preserved bones. University of Colorado expert B R Nelson Jr aided preservation as paleontology work proceeds at the city hall office.
Washington June 8 the senate approved the Menary bill authorizing the interior secretary to classify temporarily the Kinzanth irrigation district acreage in Oregon as property. Beaver Produce reports current receipts for poultry and beans with slight price changes. whites 3.59 and butterfat values noted.
In Washington on June 8, thousands of veterans gathered planning a parade to press for a bonus. Police estimated up to 10,000 would be in the capital with thousands more along the march route. Organizers from the Workers Exservicemen's League canceled an earlier demonstration and Congress faced pressure as funds were reported for supporting marcher expenses.
The Senate banking committee approved a 400 million public works bond program and a 1.6 billion increase in Reconstruction Finance Corporation borrowing for construction projects. Funeral services for Mrs Samantha Wadlin are set for Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Amacy's drawing room with interment at Linn Grove.
City officials move to spray infected trees after large infestations threaten to damage shade trees and fruit crops. Mayor Anderson may call a special meeting. county agent will advise on spraying needs and costs. Entomologist notes a new caterpillar pest in northern Colorado forests and urges treatment to prevent spread.
In Iowa, preliminary returns show Senator Brookhart trailing as vote totals come in from 2436 precincts. Fleury Field leads Republican Senator Brookhart with 104,938 votes to 22,783, while two rivals trail far behind as the contest tightens.
Associated Press reports wheat traded on the Chicago board of trade hit near the 60 cent level, with near term delivery down to about 50 cents as buyers remained scarce. Corn declined up to 4 percent, oats slid around 4 percent, while provisions varied slightly.
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