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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
7
Farmers fear wheat prices under sixty cents as harvest progresses and dry weather reduces yields. Manager Nelly from Mills Gard cites challenging conditions across Briggedale Grosley and nearby counties. Officials warn output may fall this year amid gravelly soil and ongoing labor slowdowns.
Five men including Dillon and Osborn suffered injuries in a Tuesday automobile collision on Bliss Road near Greeley. A machine driven by Art Swanson struck their vehicle, causing rib, shoulder, and back injuries. Walter Worstell and four others were taken to Greeley hospital. two escaped with minor cuts. Swanson’s car damage was minor. the other vehicle’s damage required a county tow. One man faced a 30 day sentence in Weld County court, with a trial in Denver.
A garbled 1929 to 1938 Vital Statistics fragment notes Greeley infant deaths per thousand rose and fell, with rates around 49 per 1000 in 1928 and changes in other states like Oregon and Washington. It hints at policy impacts and regional comparisons, but readability is limited and key figures are unclear.
News from June 26 describes the Southern Cross nearing New York after a long Atlantic crossing. Squadron Leader Kingsford-Smith and crew relayed from Halifax at 1 a.m. GST and planned to reach Roosevelt Field, New York, in about 35 hours, aiming to land after 6 p.m. local time. Caps Elizabeth station tracked the plane at 2:40 p.m. BG, guiding it about 30 miles east of Cape Ann.
Large crowd attends the funeral of B F Johnson a Greeley pioneer held Wednesday at Park Church. Interment in Linn Grove. Active pallbearers include Frank L Gu Wilford H Gill and many others. Johnson associated with Colorado Milling and Trading Co. Directors and local figures from Denver Brush and Weld County listed.
Eugene Williams, injured north of Cheyenne in a nonfatal accident, has recovered enough to be discharged from St Anthony's Hospital in Denver. He plans a hospital visit midweek to see his wife, still confined there, as his condition improves after a broken arm and fractured hip.
Plans for additional paving in Prospect gain momentum as residents and property owners circulate a petition. The drive seeks to pave blocks around Central School, with options of cement, asphalt, or Utah Rock surfacing. D. T. McArthur predicts the project will advance soon amid frontage challenges from public and fraternal properties and nearby institutions.
Park County plans a large picnic for county employees at Island Grove on Saturday. A committee including Ruthvan, Pauline Oster and Jack Kingsbury coordinated arrangements with the court, featuring a two-part program, a baseball game between county highway shops and court workers, and a gala day for employees and their families.
Rabbi Samuel Mayerberg of Kansas City argued Judaism is a religion of deeds not creeds at Tanberg College. In his four lecture series he pressed ethics and obligation, noting commandments reflect human relations and duties to others, while stressing unity of God and personal responsibility. The session included informal discussion with questions from attendees.
Western Power and Light announces purchase of the Home Gas and Electric company for over 1.6 million dollars. The transfer will not alter local management or personnel, and long time polices will continue. The Denver closing followed by a dinner in Greeley confirms the deal and outlines regional expansion plans across Colorado.
A Chevrolet sedan driven by Will McEwen of Jones Oklahoma collided with a model A Ford pickup driven by W H Douglass Swift salesman at Thirteenth street and Tenth avenue. The coupe rolled over several times landing on its top in the gutter. Douglass and Mrs McEwen were uninjured though Mrs McEwen appeared nervous. Police said the McEwen car had right of way and the speed limit is 26 miles per hour. A large crowd gathered as the crash halted traffic while repairs were made.
Two representatives of the Montana States Beet Growers Marketing Association will travel to meet buyers across the region. They aim to show Colorado beet sugar’s superiority and extend the campaign begun last year by J. D. Pancake. Officials Hershey and Shorter plan visits to towns, stores, clubs, and farm groups to promote the message.
Eaton June 25. J. H. Wood aged 93, Civil War veteran, died Tuesday afternoon at home from pneumonia. He is survived by eight children, including A. Wood, Junius Wood, Mrs. W. J. jetanties and Mrs. I W. Dom fitte. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
George Orr recalls Greeley area tomatoes sold for 14 dollars per pound in Blackhawk while mining operations paid gold in sacks, with hay from a irrigated meadow and a noted price spike of 269 dollars per pound for a moment. Orr and Bruce Johnson recount summer trade, meadow, dammed water, and memories tied to Mrs Johnsons recent death.
Wild Midnight will perform a first day exhibition at the Greeley Spud Rodeo on July 8 at Island Grove park. The famed bronco, known as the wildest horse ever to rocket from a chute, will challenge cowboys in a trial ride as organizers raise funds for the show. Three fines were paid in Groe lsy court for speed violations and district business matters.
Greeley High School band under Ronald Faulkner will perform Friday evening at Lincoln Park starting at 7:30. The program includes eight numbers such as Friendship and Fidelity, Rhinefle, Rise of Spring, Toymaker's Dream, Mansouri Moon, Simple, Stern Song, and more.
A Chicago based Grigsby Grunow firm sues alleging a patent pool restraint harmed their radio tube business. Plaintiffs claim damages near 20 million dollars including 3 million in direct losses plus related penalties. The case cites the Sherman act and various defendants in the patent consortium. Also noted are a hospital update for Mrs Van Dyng after a leg fracture and a brief家庭 report of her daughter, Marlan Van Dyno.
Port Lupton reports a hit and run on the pavement south of Brighton at about 11 o'clock Wednesday evening. Two boys from Port Lupton, Max Davison and Delbert Pentakd, were unconscious after their Ford coupa collided with a wrecked car. They were taken to Beighton for treatment. One man, Herbert, was seriously injured with multiple broken ribs and other injuries.
Bond of 15 000 each set Thursday morning against Tom Santo Henry Santo and Jy Crowhig jointly charged with a highway robbery near Hudson Saturday night. They were arrested in Denver Wednesday and brought to court by deputy sheriffs Wyatt and Mann for trial. Information lists robbery with a pistol and larceny alleging about 946 in cash taken during the hold up. Victims identified two men, J B Santo and V I Brownia, as among the four who held up the auto near Hudson, taking 1000. Several suspects faced armed confrontation. weapons included two automatic pistols and a revolver.
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