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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1933
Page
5
The article reports on noon registration at 1600 re expected turnout, with 219 students registered on day one and attendance news from teachers and officials. It notes weather delays, a 28 percent enrollment rate, and comparisons to previous years, including effects on faculty and summer student transfers to Greeley.
Unclear 1900s style note reports girls invited by local committee to attend the Spud Rodeo festival on Independence Day. Mentions Fair, newspaper notices, and public information efforts by the chamber and committees. details are fragmented and partially unreadable.
A notice reports the postage rate dropping from 8 to 2 cents effective July 1. It notes federal authority to set rates and potential changes to local post schedules. The timetable section lists Sunday June 18 changes, with No. 118 Cheyenne to Denver and No. 15 LaSalle to Croaba, plus departure times and minor adjustments.
A garbled note from June 16 hints at recovery plans led by Governor Edulie Gy. The fragment mentions a convention and actions to stabilize the region, with emphasis on resilience and pulling through difficult times amid unclear details.
Surety firm answers a Weld County case claiming funds from county deposits with Kountze Brothers over years were for school districts not the county. It argues knowledge and acquiescence by county commissioners barred claims. It states 1927 Patterson era deposits totaled over 310,800 with no transfer to Patterson and no claim for bank preferences upheld.
The 880 yard run at the national meet saw Graves of Chrokee set a record in 1 minute 669 10 seconds. Forese of Greely, Cola, finished fourth in a tight race.
Vera Ault of Fort Collins was chosen president of the Colorado chapter at Troutdale during the convention. Other officers include Edith A. Berry of Durango as vice president Nira Nong Harrington Idaho Springs as vice president organizer A A Paddock Boulder corresponding secretary Emma Gladys Thompson Lujonburg, Emma Joan Cottott Montrose Vista treasurer.
Collins finished third as 10 events completed at the national interscholastic track meet. East Technical High School of Cleveland led with 28 points, Cherokee, Indiana had 24, and Fort Collins followed with 20. Sandstead placed third in the 380, Volz in the shot put, and Fort Collins took second in the mile relay.
The Colorado Industrial Recovery Committee reports a vigorous objection from the Chamber of Commerce to a proposed 37 million bond issue and 16 million federal grant. Charles Hanson chairs the Weld County relief group and leads the full reply to Governor Johnson urging relief measures and alternatives. The letter, dated from Cañon City, Essex, urges unemployment relief while posing questions from the governor's questionnaire. (Continued on Page 6)
Colorado tax commissioner Seaman condemned bond schemes and rising costs at the Colorado Stockgrowers and Traders association meeting. He warned that state and local government expenditures have more than doubled since two years prior, stressing the need to curb waste and to pay the fiddler with caution as taxes rise. He noted property taxes have fallen since 1929 but that current expenditures outpace those of 1914 and 1914 by large margins.
Greeley Union National Bank official Carrel spoke at the Friday luncheon of the Greeley Exchange Club on gold standard and world finances. He argued gold remains vital to government finance and cited the World Economic Conference where about 60 nations contemplate the metal’s future. He noted conditions since the bank moratorium and a stronger business climate as demand for gold grows and prices rise.
Bruce LaFollette is named assayer for the Denver Mint in a set of four Colorado recess appointments by President Roosevelt. The group also includes Raymod Miller as collector of customs in Denver, Mark A. Skinner superintendent of the Denver mint, and Mrs Jesse M. Gaydner register of the Denver land office. LaFollette, son of Representative A. A. LaFollette of Greeley, is a State School of Mines graduate. Rock garden vandalism at Glenmere park prompts a plea to Weld County residents to protect newly planted specimens.
The calendar outlines daily events at Teachers College from June 10 to June 23 including book reviews in Littin Theater, lectures by Dr. William Trufant Foster, concerts by the faculty, and community plays at Little Theater. A separate report notes Paul Halverson of Hindleville fined $6.60 for wrong auto plates and $6.69 for no operator’s license after a police court appearance.
National Beet association officials send delegates to a general sugar conference within days to discuss stabilization under the present act. Negotiations have been ongoing with a United States tariff commission member and internal coordinator as plans unfold for a Washington meeting. The death of Nebraska President Charles M. Kearney’s father prompts a delay to the June 3 start week.
Bedford may gain direct control of Colorado finances as Governor Johnson plans to use the governors power act to suspend departments and place the executive council in charge after July 1. The attorney general and state auditor discuss jurisdiction while the tax commission and valuations for railroads and utilities loom. Senator Bedford, as acting treasurer, would lead the finance division if the act reshapes supervision under the executive council.
Fort Collins times reports Nicholas will announce the appointment next week for the newly created collector position at internal revenue, with completion expected soon. The appointee will assume duties while Nichoing remains in a related role, per local officials.
President Roosevelt signs the industrial recovery bill and calls for nationwide cooperation. He says the act aims to stabilize prosperity, ensure fair profits, provide living wages, end private methods harming labor, and reemploy hundreds of thousands through public works. He urges full industry labor and city support.
Burlington schedule aims to run a diesel passenger train at high speed with a $200000 upgrade. Union Pacific plans to add fast freight to No 10 east of La Salle on the Omaha Chicago route at 1265 miles per hour to reach 19 and 384 on the route to Greeley. Time of the train will not be slowed by the change.
A Longmont youth suffered serious injuries during a national interscholastic field meet in Chicago. The article notes a discus mishap and a broad jump incident as organizers managed the event, with officials expressing concern over the athlete's condition.
The Tribune hosts a World Newspaper Exhibit open for summer student use at Crawford Hall and the oval community center. It features papers from over 89 countries in 22 languages with film photos and educational aims. Students can obtain a catalog from the president's office. evenings will host special events during the week of June 26.
Saturday June 17 grain market report shows prices for Sprig Wheat Barley Pinto Beans Michigan White Bean and other grains delivered to Greeley. R. Barley and old Pinto Beane listed with figures in cents per unit.
In Kansas City a dawn attack left four officers dead and one wounded as gunmen opened fire on federal agents transporting Frank Nash from the station. The blaze of gunfire shattered windows while travelers looked on in shock as Nash, a prisoner, was returned to Leavenworth.
County commissioners authorized the purchase of 25 Fresno scrapers through B. W. Jahnsen for use in building State Highway 1 east of Buckingham. The cost is about 3526. Commissioner K. Clark plans to have 30 tractors at work on the highway with the new equipment. the scrapers are four horse heavy and will be drawn by four horses.
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