Garden club talk on flowers in Weld and world travel
Georges A. Barker of State College addressed members at the Garon Garden Club meeting Monday night. He discussed the history and distribution of flowers such as dahlias and lilacs, noting their journeys from distant lands to Western gardens, and reflecting on how gardens mirror geography and culture. The talk touched on watering, spraying, and tending as art, with a plea to appreciate the gardener’s craft. (Continued on page y). Meanwhile Coroner Leo Lux investigated the death of 76-year-old wm M. Bailey of Hudson, attended after treatment in Denver. Lux was to sign the death certificate as the investigation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges A. Barker
States College
Gresley
Garon
Groo Ete
Auigara
China
Turkestan
Europe
Theo
Ideni
Foner
Hudson Ie
Leo Lux
Wm M. Bailey
Miles
Denver
Wna
Wwad
Owever
Dr Lux
Tudson
ibe Begins Stopping the Speech
Government on the origin of an SOS. Former senator James of Missouri attributed the distress call to the radio. Washington declared the state the purpose of topping the call. The Radio Department investigation was already underway. The Radio Corporation said it would make its own ruling. It reported it would silence all stations for 38 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Missouri
Attr
Erat
Washington
Terrell
Mieghwhite
Improvement of Alfalfa Is Needed Here
A field day at Colovata Potato Experiment Farm near Greeley showcased six alfalfa varieties under Colorado Agricultural College and U S Department of Agriculture oversight. Common alfalfa, despite vast plantings in Weld County, yielded the poorest performance among the tested varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Weld
Hie
Fae
Colovata
Poltato
Greeley
Colorada
Elementary School Summer Work at College Saturday
Children may apply for summer school at Le College Elementary School. Applications are at the office of Helen C. Davis, principal, on Saturday June 14 from 1 to 4 PM. Enrollment for pre kindergarten is closed. admitted children must report Monday morning to hold their place. Waiting lists apply for those not yet admitted. Summer sessions run until noon with electives in manual training, swimming, home economies, and piano work at 8 stock. All applicants in grades one to twelve must report Monday morning June 16 to hold a place. summer tuition applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le College
Helen C. Davis
Girl Struck by Lightning Yet May Live
Irene Pariah of Grover was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon while staying with Mr and Mrs Stubbs. The strike hit her spine, she fell unconscious and convulsed but not burned. She was rushed to Cheyenne hospital where doctors performed an operation and reported she was doing nicely before night fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover
Irene Pariah
Mileenal
Carpenter
Irene
Johnson Declares Educated Cause of Religious Trouble
Colorado church leader Johnson argues against overreliance on schooling for religious figures, urging followers to focus on core principles. He warns against petty detail squabbles and advocates for mission work over fine points. A separate report notes progress on the Denver Union Pacific passenger station with continued concrete pouring and track work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Toion Pacific
Union Paciific
Colorado & Southern
Eighth
Seventh Streets
Financial Drive for Celebration Began with Breakfast
The annual Fourth of July financial drive started Tuesday with a workers breakfast. Secretary Ed Folbrecht of the chamber said 14 of 19 teams reported their work but he did not know the total collected. The impression was the drive is going smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neok
Ed Folbrecht
Chamber of Commerce
Weld County Leads State Crop Raising In Colorado
Weld County shows the state’s richest irrigated lands and high crop values with extensive dry farming areas. Fremont, Oters, and Delta counties post high per acre averages while Kit Carson records the lowest average. overall Weld County total crop value reaches about 21.88 million with an average per acre of 31.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
State Immigration Bureau
Fremont
Oters
Alo Grande County
Delta County
Montrose
Kit Carson
Weld County
Ex-Greeley Man F. E. Rockwell Killed Near Tulsa
Former Greeley businessman F E Rockwell, 60, died after a Friday car crash near Tulsa Oklahoma. He was involved with Demorest's shop in Tulsi and owned a half interest in it. Survived by widow, daughter Batty Tulsa, son Willis Kansas City, father W S Rockwell Golden Dale, sisters Nelle Ragkwall Golden Dale and Florence Harbottle Orange California. He was a Rotary member in Tulangu and a director of the Retail Merchants Association.
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BE. Rockwell
Greeley
Nelson Demorest
Demorest
Plare
Tulsa
Oklo
Howé Schumacher
Tulem
Rockarell
Tulsi
Demoreatte
California
Rockwell
John Harbottle
Ron
Pawiiska
Delaware Creek
Tuly
Tulen Tribune
Rockwall
Dorningsida Hospital
Batty
Ong
Willis
Kongags City
Golden Dale
Waal
Nelle Ragkwall
Florence Harbottle
Orange
Calif
Germany Receives Forea F Award for Seized Vessels
The German American Mixed Claims Commission announced a June award of 74 243 000 dollars for ships seized by the United States at the outbreak of the war. The payment is intended to compensate Germany for losses tied to wartime seizures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tad Wasinetsn
United States
Porte
Mixed Claims Commission
Walsh Seeks Questioning Power on Cannon Probe
Senator Walsh of Montana proposed seeking specific authority to investigate political activities tied to James Cannon and the Cannon defiance. The effort followed hostility from a lobby committee during questioning and Bishop Canion’s reluctant response. Informal talks among committee members continued to shape procedural steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Washington
Walsh
Montana
James Cannol
Monthons
Canion
Local Lad Fractures Rib After Collision With Train
Ralston Cotton, 1¢-year old son of Mr and Mrs W G Dollow of 1808 Wmieventh avenue, was injured when the Columbine Limited struck the Chevrolet coupe driven by Irvin Park of Brighton. Dalton, 16-year old Arthur Folks of Brighton, and Strong, manager of Brighton hatcheries, were involved as the train No 22 passed through Brighton around 4 pm. Dalton’s rib was fractured. injuries described as not serious.
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Ralston Cotton
W. G. Dollow
Wmieventh Avenue
Harlan
Strong
Rocky Mountain Hulcherg
Ty Pride
Columbine
Brighton
White
Irvin Park
Wnngie
Inkurk
Post
Dalton
Hedi
Young Dalton
Brighten
Peterson
Young Foals
Arthur Fal
Drighton Hatchery
Nad Strong
Denver
Greeley
Arthur Folks
Junior Fair To Be Held Sept 11 12 In Weld County
Outline of the plan for the 1930 Junior Fair in Weld County was adopted by two fair board members in session. The event runs September 11 and 12 with entertainment on the second day. Budgets cover entertainment program 400 dollars and prizes for various exhibits including Smith Hughes and school exhibits. Open class prizes 73.50, open class entrants may include poultry, handwork, trophies, rabbits. An additional 60 dollars to each community fair complying with regulations, plus 50 dollars more for a fund to prizes during community exhibits. Budget expands to allow non Smith Hughes and 4H youth to exhibit and compete. Officers listed with department heads, and entertainment program committees named including racing, music, and novelty events. Community fair funds allocated to encourage local participation. The article details extensive committee assignments across general, Smith-Hughes, and school departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weld County
Fair Board
Bmith-Hughes
Smith-Hughes
Greeley
W. A. Carlson
Charles Braue
IH. L."simpson
Ferme Cas
Charles Vans
C. Edmondson
BH. Folbrecht
Oliers
Stephen Herring
Parade
RB. B. Hanna
Harry Kelly
Lou Birkle
P. C. Mann
J. S. Douhenmer
Ronald Faulkner
George A. Irvin
J. L. Johnson
Cie Edmundson
Novelty Fear Jores
James Ogilvie
EH. Felbrecht
Gitdeva
L. W. Deftenbaugh
Russell
Bill
D. G. Myers
E. G. Asnes
Loyd J. Aspinwall
Edwin Colette
Dan McNadughton
I. A. Ogle
Whlter
J. J. Moreland
Glenn Matthews
Albert Mallory
Madonna Moss
Alice Fagerburg
Entry Clerka
William Weick
Lecher Ear
Rungell
D. O. Myers
George Irvin
Track Foreman Shot and Killed in Ambush Near Crook Colo
Roy Aster Dickey a 28 year old track foreman for Union Pacific was shot from an ambush near Crook Colorado this afternoon and died instantly. He was with a section gang near the edge of Crook when struck. Witnesses Mayfield Potter and Moby heard a fatal report from a small caliber rifle. District Attorney Roy T. Johnson and Deputy Long found no clues and questioned two Mexicans discharged Saturday. Dickey leaves a wife and two children. his parents My and Mrs Charles Dickey reside in Ovid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sterling
Jane
Roy Aster Dickey
Zorsman
Union Pacific
Crook
Colo
Dickey
Burdette Mayfield
Mayfield
Wiliam D. Potter
Harry Moby
Roy T. Johnson
Frank Long
Charles Dickey
Ovid
Two Sentenced to Prison on Tuesday in District Court
Two men were sentenced in district court on Tuesday for crimes including grain theft and gas and oil offenses at Heenesburg. Elmer Halbert pled guilty and received up to 16 years in prison. Jon Spies pled guilty to auto theft from Garnney and Wheeler and drew 2 to 1 years in prison. William Touma pleaded not guilty to money from a till and was bound over to the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cesson City
Elmer Halbert
Heenesburg
Claude C. Coffin
Bte
Jon Spies
Garnney and
Wheeler
Ford
William Touma
Frederick
Cout
Finch Named Sheriff Candidate in Weld County Race
J Judd Finch announces his bid for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Weld County. A native of Greeley, Finch is a long time dealer in gas and oil products with a successful business career. He lists residence in Precinct 1 and emphasizes his local roots and business experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd” Finch
A. J
Juda" Fine
Greeley
Bast
Nehy Iman
Fioe
Weld County
Finch
H Niativn
Wav My. Minch Haga
Peter Boon
Car Recovered After Theft in Alamosa
Milo Clark of Alamosa had his car stolen from in front of the Methodist church on Sunday. The vehicle was recovered in Denver. C. Hunter of the sheriff's office went to Denver to secure three young men said to be from Michigan who had possession of the auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Clark
Alamosa
Thich
Denvor
C. Hunter
Danver
Michisnn
Denver Yoilica Bay
Local buyers pay to farmers report uneven grain prices
Local buyers paid farmers on Tuesday with prices shown for wheat barley oats and beans though the OCR text is fragmented. The brief notes barley and oats had quotes around 1.20 and beans around 0.00, indicating varying market activity for grain.
Germany Theologian Dies in Obscure Report
A German theologian named Asroviated Peay Heldelbarg died today in a report from Germany. The article provides scant biographical detail and does not clarify the circumstances of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aAdoutton Harnnell
Merit Badge Presentation For Scouts In Greeley Meeting
Scouts from Greeley and Ya Salle will receive merit badges at a Chamber of Commerce semi public meeting. The sessions run Wednesday evenings next week starting June 28 with presentations from 9 to 7 merit badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scoute of
Greeley
YaSalle
Chamber of Com Heres
Erie Farmer Henry Johnson Killed by Lightning
Henry Johnson, about 60, of Erie was fatally struck by lightning while working in a field two miles northeast of Erie at 5 15 in the afternoon Monday. He had lived in the area for 30 years. His wife and five children Clare Awe, Alite, Bather, Nonnall and an infant survived. The body was taken to Langmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Henry Johnson
Johnson
Lin
Hey
Clare Ahec
Alite
Bather
Nonnall
Langmont
Pioneers Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary Of Water Supply
The Union Colony Pioneers celebrate sixty years since Greeley first received water from the ditch with an annual meeting at the Magonte temple. The morning featured visits and friendship renewals, dinner at noon, and a program of music and talks led by Mrs. Charles H. Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Dunket Ix
Lie Union Colony Pioneers Society
Progreza
Magonte Temple
Charles H. Bliss
Jessie Dresser Page
Gresley
Misc
Amour Shode
Muth Baker inMhonn
Cornelia Hanna
Katherine McIlroy
Nasey Petrilin
Jane
Five plane tourists arrive from coast to visit Colorado
A party of five airplane tourists from Buena Park California arrived in Greeley to visit W C Lewis and family of Drake Colorado. Pilot J Coughran and companions toured from Salt Lake City after a 20 minute Cheyenne flight. The group plans a summer eastward trip, mostly at 6000 to 7000 feet, stopping overnight in Salt Lake City. The Stinson monoplane will be taken down at the Greeley airport for maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Park
Los Angéins
Cal
Greeley
W. C. Lewis
Drake, Colo
Lewis
Big Thompson Cauer Resort
Coughran
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Salt Lake, City
Fingstaff
Scout Council Debuts Bus for Camp Horne Trips
The Scout Council introduces a new GM bus to replace a four year old vehicle used for summer Camp Horne starting July 7. The old truck proved costly and less reliable. the new bus offers lower operating costs, better insurance, and will run two weekly round trips after opening, carrying 23 boys and their baggage from Gresley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Horne
E. B. Moste
Sok & Bug Hm
Canty Horne
Altho
Bas
Gresley
Bis
Final Vote on Tariff Bill Set for Friday
A fragmented note reports the senate planning a final vote on the tariff bill this Friday. OCR garbles obscure details but indicates urgency and a decisive upcoming decision.
New Marketing Pact Offers Four Beet Grower Features
Northern Colorado beet growers will be offered a new contract with Mountain States Beet Growers Marketing Association featuring four major changes. The pact shifts marketing control and includes a 60 40 split if no agreement with Great Western Sugar Company is reached by April 1, and allows the association to join a national cooperative. The document outlines eligibility, field rollout, and conditions for maintaining production safeguards and feral disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mountain States
Association of the
Here
Association
Great Western Sugar Company
Fnco
Plarket
Apri 1
Mide
Federal Furn Board
Uhe Heet Association
Aby National Cooperative Organization
Oid
Sone
Ryan
Mountain States Beet Growers Marketing Association
Cooperative Marketing Act” of
Distriet of
Aeneeens Comcy
Delaires
Hin
Tor Kilm
Pale
Audi
Ralph Strong Crashes Plane at Curtiss Field
Denver reports Ralph A. Strong crashed shortly after takeoff at Curtiss Field Sun day morning. He suffered a slight scalp cut but escaped serious injury as the aircraft toppled and wing was damaged. instructors and aides assisted as he inspected the wreckage with Aubrey Kolf of the Cartes Wright flying service cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Ralph A. Strong
Greeley
Curtin
Strong
Licot
Aubrey Kolf
Ale Udal
Cartes-Wright Flying Service
Strang
Throw Wooks
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Barker
Garden Club
Dahlias
Mexico
Ibe
P. Johnson
Hank
Haif
Lona Station
Power
Cannon
Columbine Limited
Mrs. Charies. H. Bilat
Scout Council
Ako
Tnal
Ralph Strong
Curtiss Field
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