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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1930
Page
7
Crowd gathers as cowboys and horses face bucking action with top riders tipped for dramatic showdowns over two days. Judges and timers track the daring feats while pit crews prepare for the wild rides. The arena hosts famed horses such as Black Powder and Midnight with prize money around $400.
fragments describe early potatoes near ready at Peckham and nearby farms like Paris, with references to farmers and local plots. mentions of practices, locations such as Ste. 8019 Blige and Evav Bean, plus highway roadside activity and upcoming events.
Ray O Spang of Ansonia 66 year old war veteran threw his wife and four children from West Rock in New Haven's park system then killed himself. The family left home for a picnic morning and was last seen heading to the rock. Police say Spang dragged them to the edge and hurled them over, then climbed down and jumped 70 to 79 feet. Firemen attempted to reach him but he fell to the ground below. Bodies recovered. motive unknown. West Rock is a famed city landmark near a small park and brook hideaway.
Denver reports that beet and cane growers from the West will meet in Greeley on July 6 with the federal farm board and select committees to study costs and curb competition between cane and beet shipments to common consumption areas. Alexander Legue will attend. a National Beet Growers Association may form next month.
Conrat Weiderspohn failed to obtain a temporary injunction against George M. Houston in district court Friday. Judge Claude C. Coffin ruled for the defendant. Wael derepebn sought to bar Houston from using water from land to block canals and ditches. The judge denied the injunction and promised the case would proceed. William R. Kelly was Houston’s attorney.
Rev Audell of Chicago has been called to pastor the Swedish Tabernacle church. He will preach his first sermon in German on Sunday with a morning sermon in English and an evening service in Swedish. He comes from the Greeley church as his first charge. All interested are invited.
The Union Pacific railroad will relocate offices to the new $85,000 depot by mid August, with Roy Wick Roy of Greeley, the local agent, predicting completion of the air porch and general work by early September. Brickwork progresses quickly with the south wall finished and overall walls nearing completion.
Robbery at the Leo Sullivan home in Pleasant Valley resulted in the loss of several hundred dollars in fine silverware and jewelry. Entry was through a window, with drawers and boxes rummaged. the couple discovered the scene at 10 p.m. Investigators worked Friday but had not located the missing items, including knives forks silverware a flower ring with diamonds and several watches. The burglary occurred at the Haha farm and Mrs Sullivan is the daughter of Robert Hanna.
Congress passed a bill extending the time for filing applications for adjusted compensation to World War I veterans and their dependents. Applications may now be made until June 2, 1935.
The committee lists many float concepts and decors for a July parade. Suggestions include famous American figures, landmarks, and patriotic symbols such as Washington, Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Liberty Bell, Paul Revere, and the Delaware crossing. Entries may use wagons, pony carts, surreys, and high bicycles to add color. organizers request early notice to avoid duplication and plan with Deane and R. M. Askew.
The water department, led by Milton Seaman, reports continued care and citizen cooperation have eased restrictions. Evening sprinkling remains allowed on alternate days to conserve water, with allowances for seriously stressed lawns. A sewer project near Greeley will support the canning facility, extending 3,000 feet to the Power River.
The Fox Hiku Golf Club president Eugene F Moran plans a ceremony at Staten Island to honor a golfer ready to outshine rivals. A flotilla will escort Bobby Jans’s ship as it arrives near New York to celebrate the victory near Great Britain.
Walter Garnsey of Greeley Jr. helped Yale varsity win the annual Thames challenge, marking his third year in the winning boat. Yale has dominated the race, winning nine of the last ten starts, with Garnsey and his brother Bill both advancing from Yale crews.
A car owned by Don R. Curtis formerly of Eaton was found in Limon with a quantity of bullets and gear but no owner claimed it. Curtis left Eaton months ago, indicating he planned to go to Kansas City. the car may have been stolen and used in a robbery.
Washington report on June 21 details Tinkham’s public reply to Cannon’s accusations. Tinkham reaffirmed charges that Cannon improperly received $65,000 for the 1928 anti-Smith campaign and concealed $48,800. Cannon contends legal action for defamation may follow.
Former secretary to Mayor Ben Stapleton, Merritt, was indicted by a four county grand jury on charges of embezzling 28502 of the city’s funds. The probe followed the arrest and conviction of J McFarland who admitted taking 46000 from Brock yards National Bank to cover gambling losses. Merritt resigned recently as secretary to the mayor.
Greeley Exchange club luncheon featured M Cloyd Sullivan presenter from the London Daily Tribune era radio, with a bractical talk on radio receivers and a novelty musical program on the harmonica. Sullivan praised early radio works and discussed tube action and antenna grounding while members applauded slog dancing.
Oil company progress near Fort Morgan remains slow with depths reported beyond 1700 feet and a resumed hole around 1000 feet. Drillers have not confirmed a strong gas pocket and Bartleville offices instruct crews to withhold depth details while awaiting tools and site readiness north of Orchard.
A service titled In the Time of Roses is planned for Sunday at 7 30 pm at the Methodist church. Dr Tibodeau in charge with the church quartet and soloists Mrs Edgar Brenner and Mrs Henry Dumler. Dr Tibodeau will preach on the Rose of Sharon and the program includes The Last Rose of Summer and other songs. Rose decor is expected.
Marvin Calhoun, wire superintendent at Colorado Fuel and Iron Pueblo steel mills, was found shot to death near his home in Pueblo, Colorado, just after midnight. Police suspect a disgruntled employee linked to alleged cockfighting losses. Calhoun is survived by his widow and three children.
Joe Clark starts for the state penitentiary after a June sentencing in which he received a 45 to 30 year term for robbery with explosives. William Jolus also faces a 1 to 3 year sentence after pleading guilty to bank theft. Both were moved to Canon City under deputy custody following court actions.
Eight year old William B. Martin died near Colorado Springs after falling into a stock water tank while attempting mud pies. His mother sprang into action but could not revive him. the boy was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Colamito Springs.
Allison Beate Manga of Associated Press and Allison from Texas faced Gregory Man of Newark in the final at the London championship at the Queens Club. The match scores were 6 4 and 8 1 in the final rounds.
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