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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
7
City officials announce a severe water shortage with private homes prohibited from morning sprinkling. Sprinkling hours shift to 4 PM to 3 AM and avoid daily morning use until the crisis eases. Parks, churches, schools must limit watering. notice signed by Mayor H. Routchen.
A garbled OCR report notes a 25 year old arrest and a guilty plea for possession. The sentence includes a fine and 30 days in jail. Separate details describe a Saturday night incident with a man wounded and ongoing investigations.
Local council discusses urban forestry rules and tree maintenance costs. Alderman Lonle calls for seven feet clearance around trees near residences while Davis pushes Treasury support. Debate focuses on city forestry ordinance and enforcement.
The city baked on Tuesday as the hottest day of the season with temperatures nearing 93 degrees. A cooler breeze was expected to emerge by mid morning on Wednesday, bringing partial relief from the heat.
Police pursue a stout tall prowler worn dark suit and No 9 tennis shoes after two burglaries in the college hill district. Victims include O H Settler and F A Nims with a separate report at Ed Shearer’s home. A bicycle theft at 1102 Eighth Street is also reported.
City officials discussed diverting traffic from Greeley via Island Grove Park as paving on North Travel Avenue nears C Street. A fence opening near Island Grove may route auto traffic through the northeast parking area, avoiding Sixth Avenue and bridges in poor condition. Alderman Davis noted detour may begin once the paving reaches C Street and Ninth Avenue routes remain for current traffic, with tourist impact a concern.
Jacksonville aviators Edward F. Schies and William A. Brock finished a 30 hour round trip from Jacksonville to San Diego. They landed at Jacksonville Municipal Airport after a coast to coast flight delayed by fuel stops in Louisiana. The pair, first sighted near Thomasville, Ga, plan to eat on both coasts and aim to set a new Atlantic to Pacific distance record with a radio equipped monoplane.
At a Tuesday city meeting Aldermen debated the bear George Ernat plans to donate to Island Grove park. Most members opposed accepting the animal, while R. B. Ragh advocated providing a cage. Rugh held a photo of a four year old boy near the bear, suggesting it posed no danger.
Greeley mayoral aide W. A. Inotnger Ina informs the city council he cannot accommodate the city at his Riverside site. At Tuesday's council meeting potential locations were discussed but no action was taken while a new site is sought.
Judge Coffin continued a damage suit over Keenesburg mercantile buildings with defense witnesses called on Wednesday. Mamie Johnson, administratrix, seeks 1466.30 plus other sums. defendants claim payments totaling 12935.45. Witnesses questioned construction quality and cracks. more witnesses planned for morning.
Don Melvin a 26 year old Greeley native and son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Melvin died in Casper Wyoming after a garage explosion while he worked on a car. Clute Garman, nearby battery man, was slightly burned. Melvin died at Memorial Hospital Casper after being taken there unconscious. his family rushed from Cheyenne to Casper. He attended local schools and was senior at Greeley High before leaving school. He is survived by his parents, a sister Evelyn, and an older sister Velma in Denver. Grandfather Monroe Durkee of Long Beach is expected to visit with the family.
Newark reports that Dw lent W. Morrow led the Republican field for U S Senate with a 267 400 plus margin. Incomplete results show Morrow 974 876, Fort 1774, Frelinghuysen 4093, with Prohibition as a campaign issue. Morrow swept all twenty one counties, aided by anti prohibition sentiment and a personal appeal.
William F. Johnson company of Don Willam G. Burke supervised repairs in Greeley to test Utah rock asphalt for road surfacing. The firm donated a truckload of material for the cuts and Water and sewer connections, with other cities in the territory already using the material. Milton Seaman sent a truck to Denver to obtain the material for current repairs.
Greeley boy named among Seeler Edison Bright Boy award finalists taking exams at the Colorado state capitol. Participants include Philip Rane Fort Collins Carl Maynard Purble John Alexander Colorado Springs Clemena Roark Loveland Hiwood Collins Telluride Troy Grtybenl Weston Robert Toll Trinidad Myron Tilliani Greeley Tom Blackburn Denver James Pierce Loveland.
Denver reports that six state officials face contempt charges for staying away from a court proceeding in Denver. The officers may seek to block the district court’s contempt proceedings with legal action or other measures.
The council ordered a $50 license fee for miniature golf courses and limited operation to 6 PM to 1 AM citing revenue concerns. City Attorney was instructed to draft the ordinance with the change taking effect next year. existing summer permits unaffected. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Sarah Romans, formerly of Greeley, Boise and Macy’s. She is survived by several children and noted district attorney A Romans of Logoland. Also noted is E Meredith gravely ill after throat surgery at St Luke’s hospital.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Williams injured in an automobile accident north of Cheyenne Tuesday afternoon were to be moved to St Anthony's in Denver Wednesday afternoon, per Cheyenne physician Dr Walter Lacy Both resting well. Mrs Wilkins sustained multiple fractures and injuries requiring treatment at St Anthony's Mr Williams injuries described as bruises and sprains with limited ground access.
W A Miner asked council to place Block 47 back in the fire limit after brief discussion city attorney to draft ordinance. Block bounded by Eleventh Twelfth avenues and Seventh Eighth streets was in the fire zone then removed to permit a planned filling station. Residents urge reclassification to curb C W Warner’s Seventh street building operations.
A five member U S Army Engineers corps, led by George Yate and based in Loveland, investigates Big Thompson and St Vrain canyons for flood control and possible irrigation benefits. They may recommend two dams along the canyons near Loveland and near the head of the canyon, with work extending through the week.
Grealey city council discussed permits for various projects including denied requests for a porch and yard shed, a corrugated iron garage, and renewed bond conditions. Gordon G Blass received approval to display an electric sign, while curb numbering and driveway alignment debates continued. A circus permit request and curb turnout issues were also addressed amid a broad permit session.
District Judge Robert G. Smith faced a request from inmate Joe Clark to modify his sentence, with Clark seeking the judge’s own intervention. Clark, described as 51 but appearing 40, could receive a term between 26 and 40 years, potentially earning early release on accumulated time. Deputy Roy Bam watched Clark at the county jail as he prepared for possible court action, with Denver attorney Clarence Trainnd’s firm defense and a new trial motion pending.
Osborn and Chaney High bidders secured the concession stand contract at Island Grove park in Greeley by bidding 176 dollars for the season and promising a 25 dollar Fourth of July committee concession fee. Other bidders included Helen B. Looney and Candles and Wells. The stand near commission is to be operated by Gaborn and Chaney soon. Lyle Straight, 14, escaped injury when his bicycle was struck by a car on Eighth street near Eighth avenue. his bicycle was badly damaged.
Work on the North Avenue grade from Fourth to Fifth streets toward Island Grove park advances. City engineer R W Gelder says the grade requires 8 5 feet from the center and will finish grading by July and paving by August. About 2 600 cubic yards of gravel dumped so far, with 10 000 yards needed total.
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