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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
7
Zaitchik of Moscow discusses agricultural and irrigation systems with H H Simpson in Weld County Colorado. The visit contrasts Soviet life and Russian views on marriage and family with American norms, noting compulsory support for children and government registration.
Sheriff W. W. Wyatt will relay word that Clark, alias Joseph Foster and others, is headed to jail after escaping in October. He faces additional charges and a long sentence in Wisconsin and New York courts, with alias names tied to a bank robbery and dynamiting incident.
The Weld County Commission restructured precincts replacing old divisions with new ones including creation of precinct B and shifting areas such as Keanenburg Roggea and Sligo. The changes consolidate districts toward a Justice of the Peace arrangement and affectVoting locations and local governance.
In Eddyville Kentucky June 19 a stay of execution halted the electric chair death sentence for three men Lloyd Williams 24 John Koltor 27 and James Grigsty 28 after a deadly current killed Dallard Ratetitte 36. Governor Sampson ordered the indefinite stay read by J L Hughett pardon commissioner. Continued on page 9.
Greeley Colo June 13 1930 former Weld County Sheriff Corder announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff He cites four years experience and a lifelong record as an anti crime figure and pledges to uphold party principles He faces deputies and current Sheriff candidates in the primary
Weld County commissioners anticipate receiving a State Tax Commission report on public utility values for Weld County early next week. The review will certify the assessment, which has reportedly risen by about 10 million dollars this year due to the Colorado citizens’ fight, Weld a leading participant. The board will also determine corporate utility millage and apportion valuation to each district.
Bert Clark, aviation pilot, described training steps from exam to pilot rating at a Kiwanis talk in I. C. O. B. hall. He outlined seaplane work, aerial gunnery, aerobatics, and formation flying, noting the progression from enlisted rating to pilot. The event featured model airplane demonstrations and guests including C. F. Brown and Dr. Oliver M. Dickerson.
Report of a planned hold up of the First National Bank of Dirtie CALO by the Lamar bandit gang. George J Abshier and Ralph Meagla formed the Divide Crook Off company in Rifle in 1924 with $5,000 and $95,000 in leases. Gordon Hollis of Denver later acquired control, moving $20,000 of funds, triggering the gang’s decision to abandon the plan.
Registration for the Summer Session opens Saturday with events at Gunter hall. Hours are from 1 to 4 after a 12 oclock start, as the college expects its largest enrollment in years. Summer terms run in two halves starting July 18 and 24 through August 23. Mis Morse oversees housing and meal arrangements for cadets, with some work requests noted as fewer than in the regular term.
Miss Genevieve Artz, a Red Cross nurse, leads June follow up work from her home, visiting households to share home hygiene and care tips. She invites communities to form classes in home hygiene and caregiving, and will organize groups where there is demand.
The teachers college summer school offers free lectures and book reviews to students and townspeople. Highlights include Dr Ellwood Cultharly of Stanford on teaching problems and Dr George S Counts on The American Road to Culture. Events run daily at Gunterhall and the Little Theater with prominent speakers and wide-ranging topics.
Moses Stone of Greeley formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Weld County. A 20-year local resident and former deputy sheriff, Stone emphasizes an athletes’ platform and diligent law enforcement, with ties to the Potter Plumbing firm and community roles. He lives on Thirteenth Street with his four children and is active in Knights of Pythias, Rotary, and local civic groups.
Milk truck driver H E Filgh tower of Milliken collided with Paul Hamm on the Stoddard dairy at the First avenue and Sixteenth street intersection. Both drivers escaped injury. Minor vehicle damage occurred at several cross street crashes, including vehicles driven by William Andrews and W A Fox at Eighth avenue and Eleventh street and others at Seventh avenue and Thirteenth street. Police report no injuries.
Four members of the William Allchen family from the tableland east of Grover nearly died Wednesday after ingesting a poisonous substance in pancake flour. Dr. Selon Levine attended them. all four are recovering. Investigation indicates accidental contamination with a sodium fluoride compound placed in pancake flour.
The demurrer in the Masdenue suit brought by the First National Bank of Littleton against the Town of Mersey was argued before Judge Tudor Coffin in district court and continued to July 16. Judge Coffin indicated he will likely rule that money from collections in Lower District One at Kersey will be allotted to bondholders as interest without preference. Thomas A. Nixon represents the town seeking guidance on payment terms. About $6,600 is held pending settlement. J B Robinson and Kenneth Robinson represented bondholders, while Mylee P. Talmadge led for the bank. Kenneth Robinson acted for J. J. Ver Straten during his trial here.
Washington report notes Senator Reed and Senator Grundy of Pennsylvania, Republicans, endorsed the tariff bill on the eve of a Senate decision. Proponents expected passage by two votes tomorrow and approval on Saturday. Reed pledged support to sustain the measure, citing worries if Hawley-Smoot fails and the need to back American business.
Mrs Lucy Bell Miller aged 65 of 1205 Fourth Street died Thursday. She was wife of George T Miller and survived by six children, all Groeley residents: L B Burnham, W G Miller, H S Miller, Q G Miller, M L Miller, and Rh B Miller.
Windermere England June 13 Major Sir Henry Segrave world record holder nearly died when his high speed boat Miss England I overturned during a test on Lake Windermere. Mechanic B Halliwell missing. J Willcocks injured. Segrave sustained arm, thigh and facial injuries. He had just clocked speed toward the 221.36 mph mark at Dayton last year.
Washington reports the Senate approved the tariff bill by 44 to 42 after adopting the conference report. The House vote on conference agreements is expected tomorrow to reconcile differences and affirm action within hours. President Hoover's stance and future moves are noted amid a split Republican delegation and a large Democratic cohort.
The Thursday high hit 90 degrees, tying with a prior day as the peak for the week. Readings from the Great Western Sugar factory in the area showed 93 on Wednesday and 96 at 1 am Thursday, with officials noting the day’s warmth equalled earlier records.
Secretary Stimson urged quick ratification of the London naval limitation agreement citing it as a triumph toward peace and disarmament. He spoke on a national radio forum, arguing the pact faces opposition from extremists yet has broad civil support and would vitalize Kellogg Briand aims.
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