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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1932
Page
5
A telephone poll in Greeley gauges women's attitudes toward Prohibition under a state campaign. The survey, funded by a national vigilante committee, calls residents to gather opinions and plans to distribute literature to win votes. Officials note the field period lasts about a week with coordination from local leaders and volunteers.
Fragments show Charles B. Timbers and others denouncing a whispered campaign over loans at First National Bank in Brighton. Allegations touch on camapaign finance and alleged evasion of payment, with calls to refute and trace sources amid heavy circulation of rumors.
Captain George A. Irvin of Company M praised the Greesley guard camp near Golden as the best in Colorado guard history, noting 1,800 participants, improved morale, and a stronger program emphasizing chemicals. Regimental HQ awards and athletic prizes highlighted the two weeks of camp ending with high spirits as guards returned to Greeley.
Early potato fields in the Gilcrest area show strong growth with good stands in most fields. Marketing of an early crop begins late July, peaking in August, while moisture and rainfall will determine yields in Weld county regions.
A plan estimates 300000 dollars from Greeley trade channels will help balance the national budget. It details taxes on post, checks, gasoline, and auto accessories, with 146000 dollars from listed items and further data missing for many revenues. Bank officials foresee evasion challenges, while local bankers urge patriotic tax payment.
The Advocate editorializes against Charles B Timberlake’s candidacy for reelection in Colorado’s second district. It reports the paper’s long friendship with Timberlake, argues for his retirement, and notes continued support from northeastern Colorado residents while praising his loyalty, integrity, and service to constituents. Continued on Page Two.
Fred Coney of Colorado Teachers College placed fourth at the national U S oratory contest in Washington D C. The event drew competitors from across the country with officials presenting a commemorative prize.
Local residents in Greeley and Green City discuss oil prospects, water conditions, and political leanings. Georges Vincent predicts strong well development in Greeley while others favor McAdoo for president. opinions on prohibition and party strength reflect a restless 1920s mood.
Enrollment at Colorado Teachers College summer session shows a drop from 2,291 last year to about 2,185 this season. Officials note other schools report similar declines, with Denver University and Colorado Aggies down around 25 percent and USC at about half prior figures. Dean Milo O Darhan says rumors of a second term are unfounded and all catalog courses will run, with final counts expected near 200 fewer students.
A chaotic OCR fragment notes empty deposit boxes at a loan firm, with garbled references to Provident and Denver. It mentions investigators, recalls, and a city scene, but the readable pieces provide no clear names, dates, or outcomes. The item resembles a damaged brief about a banking inventory mystery.
Colorado delegates to the Democratic national convention gathered in Chicago to press for a tax relief plank and silver policy. A. L. Mumper of Greeley led agriculture discussions while William Jennings Bryan Jr. and others pushed for farm relief and solid funding. He criticized farm board impositions and urged consulting mining regulations with farming leadership.
Denver reports Joseph F. Roma former Denver gang leader and associates convicted by a federal court of conspiring to violate prohibition law. Jurors acquitted Kreuk Janoski James Constanza and Frank Greco Roma’s brother in law. Sheriff Oscar Willinrag and Jesse Gallo were indicted. Judge Symes set ten days for motions. sentence not handed down. Also theater note: The Patsy, a comedy by Darry Cannora, to be staged by Newham Theater Sunday night with a 16 piece orchestra.
Roosevelt supporters and foes clash as a plan to abolish the two thirds rule for the Democratic convention gains momentum. Leaders in Chicago and Cleveland push for reform while Roosevelt backers vow a strong campaign to secure delegates that could override the old tradition.
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