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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
3
A humorous piece argues to honor outhouses as America’s cultural touchstone. It credits the structure with craftsmanship, family roles, and social behavior, proposing a Memorial National Outhouse Day aligned with general elections to celebrate pioneering ingenuity and shared civic moments.
Three men from Commerce City Aldrich and Dolert with others faced second degree sexual assault and burglary charges in Weld County District Court. Plea deals reduced some counts while others proceeded to sentencing scheduled for early June. The defendants allegedly assaulted and coerced a victim at Weld County jail after a burglary tied to equipment stolen from Sokieh Equipment Co. near Junction of I-25 and Colorado Ave. The case also involved an attempted escape at Weld County General Hospital. Weather: shower chances and warmer. highs around 75, lows near 45. gradual clearing by Thursday into the weekend.
Weather notes show scattered showers and thunderstorm chances this afternoon and evening in Colorado. Temperatures largely warm with highs near 60s and 70s, some districts reaching the mid 70s. New York’s forecast indicates continued mild weather with 40s to 60s, and variable sky conditions across the day.
About 250 Cub Scouts from Weld District spend three days at Akela Days near Greeley in a district event. They learn Indian lore archery nature crafts games and firearm safety as part of an obstacle course event featuring Derek Baer from Root Den 1 and Wildlife Conservation Officer Frank Mine inspecting wildlife.
Greeley police report multiple juvenile fireworks incidents and assorted calls near parks and streets. Officers logged vehicle fender damage, thefts, accidental injuries, and a suspect youth held for questioning during a busy night of routine calls and public disturbances.
Irene L C Shirk of Star Rout Briggadale wife of Oscar Shirk and sister of Paul Yoder Cole and Blanche Towner Colorado Springs. Services at 7 30 pm Wednesday from Adamson Memorial Chapel with interment at Exton Cemetery
Arthur C. Roberts of 2619 Itaho Street Evans dies. husband of Joan M. Roberts and father of Eva Craven Leurin Roberts and Mrs. Guy Clarkson. Services 2:00 P.M. Wed in the Drawing Room. interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Hermat Carl Smallwood of 95 Todd Avenue La Salle dies. husband of Patricia Smallwood and father of Chris Smallwood. brother of Virginia Ward Gene Smallwood and Jack Smallwood. son-in-law of Lloye Meeker. Services 10:30 A.M. Thu in the Drawing Room with military honors at Eaton Cemetery by Evans VFW.
Merle Guinn owner of Longs Peak Catt says the police log miscounted an incident at the cafe. He contests 9:35 pm entry claiming no wind fan or guitar involvement, notes a man was sprayed with mace and kicked out after causing a disturbance while intoxicated, with the confrontation escalating as he was escorted outside.
An 18 year old, Kevin Sue Garner of 119 ath St, was arrested after a car chase through Greeley reaching speeds up to 80 mph. Officers pursued for 12 blocks before the vehicle spun and stalled at 12th Avenue and Cranford Place. He faces charges of attempted eluding reckless driving and driving under suspension. The youth, described as a local resident, was released to parental custody.
Sheriff’s officers in Weld County probe the theft of a $225 motor from a rural Port Bupton farm last week. Vern Hamilton says the motor vanished after it fell near his home and was taken during the incident.
Aeymas Roberts died Sunday June 6 at Weld County General Hospital. Aeymas worked about years as a mechanic and garage owner until retiring in 1963. Born in Kersey in 1901 he served in the US Army in 1944 with the Bath Ordinance Company. He married Joan Marie Case in 1999. Survivors include his wife and two sisters Mrs Leo Craven and Mrs Guy Clarkson, plus a brother Laurin Roberts. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cards and services held Wednesday in Macy Allault Drawing Room.
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