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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
7
A county discussion centers on federal relief efforts and the labor order affecting the welfare rolls. Officials including C. F. Bull and J. Evans Ay report confusion over eligibility and the potential removal of workers from relief lists. Residents worry about groceries and income while authorities weigh enforcement and county agency steps.
A fragmented report from a Alabama case notes a conviction and upcoming execution related to an attack on a woman near St Paine Rack. References to Clarence Patterson and others are noted, with mentions of dates and locations in the region.
Fourth of July committee secretary E H Folbrecht announced extra purses for riders of Brahmas at the Greenley Spud rodeo. He compared Brahmas to fire breathing creatures from Homer and Odysseus, promised safety measures, and noted preparations by Greley's committee with many people and teams arriving. Seat sales are ahead, and organizers expect a large Fourth of July crowd if weather cooperates.
Dr Charles A Lory president of CA told Colorado water and land use conference in Denver that moving farmers from drought stricken eastern Colorado to wetter lands could restore abandoned fields for stock grazing He said the drought underscored water's importance and the goal is to help the individual farmer rather than the farm County extension agents from many areas attended the meeting.
A June 27 Denver dispatch reports beet field workers appealing to Governor Johnson to compel the secretary of agriculture to establish a wage for beet workers. A committee led by John Tafoyn and Dan Esparza urged a rate of 23 an acre for the season, noting beets are ready for harvest but no wage policy exists. Some farmers in Esparza’s district have already offered 20 to 22 an acre, but uncertainty has left many workers unpaid.
Thursday evening concert by Tenenare's College Band at Northeast Campus. Friday 4:00 PM Garden Party by the Greeley Branch of ALA for all members at 1031 20th Street. All College Dance at the Warneco Ballroom Sunday 7:00 PM Valor Church services. Bard Stang East Campus with Rev A F Zimrorivan as chaplain.
A blast and hanging fire in Cheyenne Wyoming on a Wednesday night destroyed two two story buildings and killed three women while injuring two others. Margarit Mitchell Darla Reed and Mrs James McIntyre were among the victims with Joe Paris Evelyn Bayty and others injured. Fire crews and Fort Francis E War ean troopers helped battle the blaze as investigators sought the cause, with Corum B I Finkbiner directing removal of remains and authorities reviewing escapes of Davis and Paris. Sonny the dog credited with aiding Paris’s survival.
The Zephyr, Burlington's spend train, set a new world record May 20 for a Denver to Chicago run of 786 miles in under 13 hours 30 minutes. Diesel powered stainless steel, about 100 tons, averaged 2.69 mpg. The train visited Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, and Cheyenne on the Colorado & Southern line before operating a round trip between Lincoln, Omaha and Kansas City.
A Denver mother and her daughter fought off a man who invaded their bedroom at dawn. Florence Miller, 37, and her daughter Meg reported the intruder assaulted the home, prompting police to investigate a spate of attacks on women.
John A. Dalton head of the AAA sugar division arrived in Greeley to meet with Mountain States Beet Growers and others to discuss labor conditions and a potential minimum wage for beet field workers. He then traveled to Loveland for talks with AAA officials about quotas and possible changes to sugar program rules.
Washington reports show the NRA retorting to charges against the Darrow board. Johnson defends the board’s report, asserting evidence supports the committee’s findings and condemning attempts to mislead the public.
Marie Dressler, veteran stage and screen figure, is not expected to live after a severe medical setback. Reports say doctors hold hope for recovery as a vigil continues at her bedside and friends gather for support during this trying period.
Colorado public leaders plan to pick a date for the state assembly and to select a city site. Colorado Springs Denver and Vuelo have submitted bids for hosting, likely August 7. The public library will close Friday morning for Dr. W. BP Spantding's funeral.
Olympia area reports a catastrophic blast at Ueno Powder company Hawks Ferry injuring six and killing eleven. The plant employed by a racing mixing room crew and warehouse staff suffered severe losses. Names listed include Charles Carpenter and Hazel Enploy among the dead with multiple others injured or missing.
The Great Western Sugar Company will pay beet growers about 1.318 million dollars as supplemental earnings on the 1933 crop across Colorado Nebraska Wyandot and Montana. The payment will be issued July 6 and is part of a larger total exceeding 14.38 million dollars distributed for recent seasons with per hundredweight returns of 140 dollars for sugar sold. The notice outlines terms of delivery and eligibility, noting additional payments based on undelivered beets and the contract’s price safeguards.
Paul Mallon reports a confusing dispute over whether diapers fall under textile or apparel regulations. Officials debate jurisdiction as lawyers clash and a ruling tightens control, with outcomes still unsettled.
An allocation of 83,165,893 dollars for drafeota 4 BO stiles mint Lawall and Askin funds will support projects across 25 states, Eluvwalh and Aluaka. The disbursement aims to provide a month’s work for 10,881 new construction site workers and reduce unemployment by fostering material production and shipment.
Parker was appointed principal of Greeley junior high by the school board on Wednesday afternoon. He replaces Bluridge, now superintendent at the school district, and has taught seven years at Grace High School. Parker holds an A B degree from South Dakota State College and is pursuing an M A. More staffing changes followed, including Paul Ward as vice principal of Greeley High and Gertrude Caswell appointed to the junior high English faculty.
Washington reports President Roosevelt signs housing legislation to boost construction and repairs by enabling government backing of private loans. The bill aims to free up hundreds of millions for new homes while ordering a ten percent cut in timber and building material prices for National Lumber Association members.
The Sterling theatre announces a short closure during a wine event and warns no free tickets on the Classified page. Tickets will be available daily when doors reopen June 25th. Readers urged to file ads and check Tribune offices for access despite paper destruction.
Clay Apple emerges as a potential candidate for Colorado Senate. City and county officials deny formal filing details while local observers note speculation over his sudden political pivot and possible Weld County involvement.
The report notes wheat arriving at the mill as prices hover near four dollars. Farmers in the Greeley Johnstown district and surrounding areas deliver grain, with Ayron Oregon and Paul Brier receiving about 1.40 per hundredweight. Harvest progression remains two to three weeks away.
Dr. W D Armentrout, vice president of Teachers College, travels to Colby Kansas to meet with an Education Board committee to fill the Kansas State College presidency vacancy at Hays. He has not yet decided on acceptance. Gladiolus bloom report notes an early season with heat and blooms. growers report towers ready to burn into bloom soon.
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