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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1934
Page
6
The piece discusses a Grand Lake water tunnel project promising adequate late water at low price and never-failing delivery for northern Colorado farmers. It argues favorable irrigation conditions and credits, noting a proposed cost near $2 per acre foot and potential state support.
Millie Aragon a 12 year old from Keenesburg suffered severe burns at her home and died soon after at a Greeley hospital. She was reportedly changing a kerosene lamp when the flames engulfed her, her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Aragon stated. The incident occurred Monday afternoon at 245 Jim Street.
Washington reports rapid Senate action on a silver and bonus plan. The chamber passed the silver bill 33 to 25 and defeated key amendments, while a separate bonus proposal lost 64 to 24. Debate centered on money backed by silver and treasury purchases totaling up to 7,409,000,000 ounces of silver and issuance of certificates. The outcome shapes inflation risk and presidential handling of the measure.
Luther B Willania a diver formerly with Severinco of Greeley sues to recover a truck and wages claimed in a court action. He alleges he was hired to operate the truck, earned $91.20, and is owed severance pay and damages after a dispute over ownership and return of the vehicle. The case involves Saverance and English court proceedings.
Fragmentary notes describe landscaping and lawn work at a Post Office site. References to building remodeling, ground leveling, and anticipated tasks are noted with unclear names and dates.
A fragment notes a controversy over an agricultural tax on certain bags with objections from male opponents. The text references Adair and Senator Novrat of Idaho and mentions a proposed premium or payment of one dollar.
A local official, identified as a milliken appointee, named as treasurer and assistant property collector will oversee county tax collection. The plan targets 33.5 percent paid this year, 41.47 percent by another milestone, with remaining delinquent assessments to be mailed out by August.
Articles of incorporation show Ben zel's Bonflower Products Inc forming to manufacture, purchase and sell sunflower seed products. Machinery for a factory is nearly complete and will be installed this summer at an undisclosed site on 600 acres under cultivation in Briggsdale Carr and Kersey districts. Capital stock is 69000 shares of 1 par value authorized. directors include Henzel and Charles Hero with other named officials.
Twenty one residents of the Beche Draw area petition the county commissioners to open four roads from Beobe Deaw School Loin to Cari Loppin Farm. They cite lack of a road as a great inconvenience to transport. The land is used for cattle, hunting and fishing. no action has been taken by the commissioners.
Bert Vangraetachapa a 69 year old bachelor homeotender faced severe delusions claiming animal forms entered his home and plotted harm. Arrested after his brother's complaint, he was committed to a state hospital following a history of alcohol related episodes and threats amid neighborly murder events two years earlier.
Charges allege Paupey county dead were buried like dogs without embalming or proper preparation. G R Henning of Lafayette says funds for decent burials are lacking. bodies taken directly from death scene, no county morgue. Also notes truckers meeting June 12 in Judge Bugish's court with state trucking officials to discuss retention and method of registration.
Senator Cattigan of Colorado announced that Howard Federson of Denver was named assistant in the farm adjustment administration. He had been employed as a capital adviser, and his appointment followed a recommendation from Senator Goaligan.
Washington June 12 American Wheat will continue to bear a pro rata tax of 20 cents a bushel when the coming marketing year starts July and lasts for some time thereafter. Despite a recent climb to near 66 bushels administrators will not tamper with a yearlong rate. Considerable pressure has been brought to bear in recent weeks for a reduction due to drought damage. Wheat clipped by prospects to about one half billion bushels, while prices remain affected.
At Colorado Teachers College, Dorothy Lockwood reports an unprecedented number of housing requests amid expectations of a much larger summer enrollment. Registrar Troy M. Carwon notes busy offices with early arrivals, while department director Bhaw forecasts enrollment exceeding 2,100, as noted in continued coverage.
Max Baer and Primo Carnera passed a New York State Athletic Commission physical in four days, both reported in good condition for the Mountain Square bout, despite Carnera suffering a sore throat. Baer remained sick with a cold. fight set for Thursday night with broadcast plans across stations.
Washington June 11 The 6 000 000 000 blanket expense for Roosevelt is mild compared with the family allowance. Only a few congressmen know and they are not telling. Executives sessions of the House sub committee hearings reveal an omitted paragraph about a draft authorizing the president to spend all house money in the treasury.
Clyde W. Brown a 42 year old Fort Morgan truck driver was arrested in Brighton and held for safekeeping after a year old Brighton girl identified him as the man who lured her to a remote spot and attacked her Brown admitted buying ice cream for the girl but denied the assault Sheriff Lea Templeton said the child described a gate lure and a secluded area where the alleged attack happened officials reported heightened concerns in Adams County over the incident.
The Kiwanis club held a Monday night gathering where the president's message was read. A large crowd formed to hear the reading at the Sterling theatre and plans for Thursday’s luncheon were announced.
Exchange Club Secretary Haroly Warter, national secretary of Exchange clubs, spoke Monday to a gathered crowd. He traveled 32,000 miles visiting clubs nationwide and endorsed Roosevelt’s New Deal while claiming to be a Republican in support of the President. He praised economic improvements across industries, warned against violent unions and communistic elements, and avoided detail on unemployment or the NRA.
First of eight concerts in the series by Greeley Med School in Lincoln Park. Ronald Faulkner directs with a program featuring Urbana Overture, Lanceland Waltz, Ida and Tothe, trumpet duet, Marian English Ih Melody Lund, Courtship of Juanita, Premium March Lonductert vy.
In Minn Oklahoma on June 12 two gunmen and a merchant patrolman were killed after a pistol battle while officers Dunaway and Tolka pursued two men near a auto wrecking yard by the Northeastern Oklahoma railroad freight depot. A third assailant waited nearby as the officers closed in.
Washington June 12 President Roosevelt signed into law the administration's bill regulating air transportation. The county commission districts were redrawn by commissioners effective immediately shifting the boundary of district No 2 to Elguths apénue and equalizing road maintenance population and valuation between districts. Record shows Gominlantorets Will iam A Carlson and James Ogilvie voting for the resolution while Commissioner 8 K Clark abstained.
Will Rogers discusses national recovery and labor strikes, claiming the Supreme Court can interpret any action. He argues phrases like active gambling are adjustable in meaning, insisting clarity is impossible and that the public should beware.
Weld county school officials dispute a state tax commission report claiming 12 districts exceeded legal special levy limits. Well County Superintendent Moreland says no district in Weld exceeds 20 mills for special levies in third class districts and notes some districts have total levies beyond 20 mills only when including county, bond, and school taxes. He defends careful budgeting and cites 1942 assessment to counter the commission’s conclusions.
Drum Bugle Corps plans a Thursday parade and pre-parade dance at Elks Home to raise funds for uniforms and travel to Leadville for the region convention. Corps members meet 5 p.m. at Central School Building. open to community and supporters.
An OCR fragment advertises a Tribune classified page offering a miniature dit service with no extra charge. It mentions tickets starting tomorrow at an Sterling theatre and references Syvin Slate and Fredele March for Good Name. Five free tickets are claimed on the classified pages.
Washington June 12 A Darrow review finds no denial of inquiries into arbitrary power under NRA codes. It notes opposition to retail code changes and industry and government officials linked to marketing practices. The report criticizes modifications that affect advertising and price controls in the retail food sector.
A June report from Livingston Mitor, New York, details salvage of valuable papers from a plane wreck on a Montana mountain. Coroner Turke and Willim Bader of Huftale are involved. three bottles of chlorine tablets were found with the wreckage. a bag of potentially sensitive documents is sought. one note allegedly contains Navy explosive specifications.
Mrs Oilvo L. Hechendorn of Greeley was chosen president of the East Pith district W C T U at the group’s busi ness meeting in the Methodist church. Grace Pafuler at Ingman was named vice president. Gertrude H. Crawford of Greeley is correspondence secretary and Jute E B Marshall of La Salle treasurer. Other officers were reelected. The session runs through the day with a banquet and program at 6234 and public services.
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