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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

7

Oil Boom Expected if Johnson Well Proves Big Producer

Weld area oil prospects surge as Johnson well nears completion. Observers cite Greasewood fields in Weld and Morgan counties could trigger Colorado’s largest drill boom. Agtec invests in two new wells near Patterson and E K ranch, while major capital centers take interest.

Johnson Weld Fda Johnson Morgat County Colorado Alter Ytate Patterson Frank Kirchoff Greasewood Tulsa Ponca City Gaspar Sos Angeles Conserva Hiya Tolbert R. Nerany Morgan Tagram

Carlson Says Schopflin Not Telling True Story

Carlson claims John Schopflin is not telling the true story of the Hold Marriott murder. He visited the crime scene with Bruce Schopflin and Roy Johanow, discusses vacation plans, and notes no family support for defense while a venue change may be sought.

Atill John Schopflin Tra Law Yard Clarence G. Carlson Grealey Carlson Build Marriott Refua Johnston Ion California Bunday Marriott Schopfiin Roy Johanow Sterling John Schonflin Hold Marriott Bruce Schopflin Eva Schopflin Schopflin Lk, Anderson William Paynter Brush Schoptitu Morgan County Morgen County Fort Morgan

Supreme Court Reverses Denver Architects Contract Ruling

The state supreme court reversed a judge's decision voiding a Denver city and county contract with architects for preliminary plans of a new municipal building. The court ruled the association lacked proper licensing and a corporation could not practice the profession, with Justice Hilliard delivering the opinion and Justice Butler dissenting.

Supreme Court Denver Sune State Supreme Court James C. Starkweather Stapleton Otall Allied Architects Johnach-Otmatead Building Company Justice Hilliard Justice Butler

Court Rules on Eagle County Roadway Damages

The Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling in a suit by Maury A. Langton over property damages from a federally funded highway project No. 2401. Eagle County commissioners paid 300 for the right of way on Langton’s ranch and promised to repair fences and ditches. the court found they did not fully perform the contract duties.

Denver Mav Eagle County Board of Commisssioners Maury A. Langton Waa Supreme Court Eagle County Langton Ranch Commissionara

Man Arrested Admitted Thief of Car

Angel Hernandez, 21, was arrested Sunday by sheriff and is said to have admitted stealing a 1924 Ford from Geraldtme Haber last week. He faced district court Monday afternoon. Don Hernandez, 25, jailed with him, was ruled not implicated. Jack Faley, 迪, arrested and sent to Broken Bow to face mortgage sale charges on the car.

Angel Hernendez Hoe Don Hernanies Angel Pace Jack Faley Waa Broken Bow Nebby Aktholitien

Denver Police Trial Of Motorcycle Squad

A squad of eight Denver policemen on motorcycles tested the new motorized traffic unit Monday afternoon. The group trained with the squad focusing on replacing horse patrols as Denver police prepare to requisition the machines for traffic duty.

Denver Gresley Eurly Denvér

Concert of Band Tuesday Directed by Lester Opp

Colorado Teachers college concert band presents a Tuesday evening program on the northeast campus. Robert Tyler of Delta will perform two xylophone solos under a special music scholarship. The program features Jungle Drums by Ketelbey with native drum work and drum language concepts. Also on the bill are Thunder and Blazen overture, Pique Dame, Jungle Drums, Waltz Some Where in Old Wyoming, Spring Time in the Rockies, Hxptyien, Washington Grange, Nutcracker selections, and Bombasto. The xylophone solos highlight Robert Tayley.

Lester B. Opp Colorado Teachers College Robert Tyler Delta Ketelbey F. V. Suppe Patrot the Rockies

Five Persons Drowned in Red River of Texas

Five people drowned last night in the Red River at Clear Lake ferry near Dekalb Texas when they stepped into deep water while wading. By dawn only three bodies had been recovered. Drowned were Jon Bailey Romans ten Tommie Roberts twenty six Herbert Simons eighty Myrtle Proctor twenty Gladys Roberta twenty. Bodies of Roberts Simons and Romans were found late last night near the ferry.

Dekala Tex Red River Clear Lake Ferry Dekalb Jon Bailey Romans Tommie Roberts Herbert Simone Myrtle Proctor Gladys Roberta Herbert Simons

Spencer Iowa Fire Ravages Town Center

A massive blaze struck Spencer Iowa burning the downtown area on Saturday night. Firefighters from the entire town fought for over three hours to control the flames. The estimated loss reaches 2.6 million dollars affecting homes businesses and public buildings. No injuries are reported and investigations into the cause continue.

Byencer Jay

Girl Bruised After Pedestrian Collision Near Sixth Street

Nine year old Danieleon girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danieleon, was scratched and slightly bruised when she ran in front of a car driven by Alex Mayer at Sixth Street. The vehicle was damaged but no fault was found. Accident occurred near Ninth Avenue. A Keeley Ice truck, operated by Robert Jones, tipped over after colliding at Eighth Street and Twelfth Street, injuring no one.

Te Danieleon Mia Elmer Danieleon Sixth Street Alex Mayer Sixth Atreat Oast Gsel Emet Ninth Avenue Keeley Ice Company Robert Jones Eighth Avenue

Raiguel Lectures Planned at Colorado Teachers College

Dr. George B. Raiguel, noted international affairs lecturer, will present a four day series at Colorado Teachers College starting tonight in Gunter Hall and continuing Tuesday through Thursday in the Little Theater. Topics include The Outlook in the World Today, Thirteen Years of Peace, Cooperation in European Politics, The Trend In Modern Politics, and India a Symptom of Oriental Change. Book reviews daily at 4 pm feature works by Br Frank Jean, Dr George Raiguel, Margaret Ayer Barnes, and Elizabeth Carnay, highlighting cultural and political themes.

George B. Talgiuel Colorado Teachers College Gunter Hall Raignel India Rasquel Cho Frank Jean Charlea Shaw George H. Raiguel Margaret Ayer Barnes’. Pulstner Wizabeth Carnay

Secretary Wilbur Saves Man With Emergency Appendectomy

In Mena Verde National Park Colorado Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur performed an emergency appendectomy on M. DeLerchman, president of Rio Grands Motorway Inc. He became dizzy on a canyon rim and deteriorated to acute appendicitis. Assisted by Dr. Johnson, Wilbur operated at the park hospital and DeLarchman’s condition improved. doctors say delaying the surgery would have been fatal.

Mena Verde National Park Colo Jong Ray Lyman Wilbur M. DeLerchman Rio Grands Motorway, Inc Colorado Wilbur the Park Hospital

Three men fined and jailed after disturbance case

Three men appeared before Justice B G Bogush on disturbance charges. Henky and Pate Felt were arrested in La Salle Saturday night and fined 15 dollars each. Tony Morano, routed north of Ratan on the old road to Ault, received a 14 day jail sentence after his car veered into a ditch while he slept. Sharitts officers made the arrests.

B.G. Bogush Henky Pate Felt la Salle Tony Morano Ratan Sharitts Offisere

Transatlantic airmen honored at Tempelhora air drama

June 23 Tempelhor hosts Otto Ue and Holger Hotriis, two transatlantic airmen, as they are welcomed by Danish ambassadors and Lambranies officials aboard the Liberty, the ship that carried them across the ocean last week. The ceremony marks a notable gesture toward the German alien presence and the authorities involved.

Prema Barling Otto Ue Holger Hotriis Tempelhor Liberty Aviainra Ambanundos Officinia Labmarnes

Divorce Filing In Reno Involving Peter Arno Wife Lois Long

Lois Long, writer wife of Peter Arno, obtained a decree in Reno Nevada on June 2. The complaint alleges she lived in a subject relationship with Arno and referenced a contentious separation. The note cites a cartoonist and public figure in a high profile divorce context.

Reno Nev Lois Long Peter Arno Alverce On & Crow Whl Arno

Service Clubs to Hear State Reapportionment Plan Discussion

Greeley Rotary Kiwanis and Exehanes host Tuesday noon meeting at Magoufe hall to explain the initiative for state legislative reapportionment. Representative M B Smith and Senator Gravow will speak as Mayors from Weld county towns are invited. Petition drive aims to place the issue on November 1982 ballot with Weld County set to two senators and four representatives.

Magoufe Hall Greeley Rotary, Kiwanis and Exehanes New Raymor M. B. Smith Gresley Weld Donyer Puebla

Greeley Hardware Store Burglary Early Monday

Burglars broke into Greeley Hardware and Implement Co at 704 Eighth Avenue after 2 a.m. on Monday, using a heavy vise to force the safe. About $172 in cash and a radio were taken, with tools scattered inside the store and checks remaining. A rubber boot muffled noise. prints were erased. The thieves, believed to be professionals from Denver, used a passkey entry and left minimal identifiable items. The Crosso radio, serial 9232, was stolen. Police investigated with Sheriff Dwight Cline assisting.

Greeley Hardware and Smplement Company Eighth Avenue M. A. Mague A. L. Anderson Atore Denver Chiat Polka Seat Hoberts Folica Dwight Cline

Acquittal in Killing of Mexican Students

A jury acquits a defendant in the case involving the deaths of Mexican students. The trial, held in Ardmore, Oklahoma, features references to local officials and international figures, with uncertainty in the OCR text about names and exact charges.

No Colon Bacilli Found In Greeley Water

State health department analysis of Greeley water after filtration showed no colon bacilli. Groundwater sample from the Poudre River near the head of the waterworks typically contains some colon bacilli during summer.

Greeley Water State Health Department Greeley Poudra

Greeley Spud Rodeo Fourth of July Celebration Details

Cartoonist Walter Lehr promotes Greeley Fourth of July events with free gate admission on July 3 and 4. The spud rodeo and at shirts with ten gallon hats headline the tribune coverage, while past traditions and local merchants influence the festive program in Ault and surrounding areas.

Greeley Ault

Damage Suit Filed by Woman of New Raymer

Mrs Sophia Boldin of New Raymer sues L G Danislion and F J Shasbaugh over a truck crash four miles east of Greeley on June 5. She suffered two broken ribs and other injuries, was hospitalized, and remains homebound. Attorney William Te Wally represents the plaintiff.

Woman of New Raymer Walt Greeley Sophia Beldin New Raymer Generalators Baltip L. G. Danislion F. J Shasbaugh Boldin Ume Greeley, Hospital Hay New Raymor Wiiam Wally Piaintite

Schopflin Is In Morgan To Face Court

John Schopfin, 21, former galtrord and confessed murderer, was brought to Fort Morgan to face a possible death sentence. He spoke of motive, details the murder of Enid Marriott, and described disposing of the body under a bridge near Fort Morgan. He arrived with Sheriff Johnston after train travel, claimed the weapon was disposed of along a railroad right of way, and admitted prior crimes including a 1928 highway robbery.

John Schopfin Galtrord Enid Marriott Wiggins Fort Morgan Morgen County State Penitentiary Enid Marriott Schopflin R Stockton Gaveto Wiselus Schopflin Sheriff Johnston Cheyenne Union Pacific Grealey Schopfin Gus Bebopfin Omar Ward County Burlington Railroad Schopfiin Atockton Battin

Three Transatlantic Flights Await Weather

Three transatlantic planes ready to depart for various parts of the eastern hemisphere were turned back at Roosevelt Field today due to reports of North Atlantic rainstorms. Russell Boardman and John Andrews of Boston expect to start their Constantinople flight tomorrow. Walter Morrison underwent an abdominal operation at Grosssey hospital Saturday afternoon and is doing exceptionally well at home Monday morning.

New York Roosevelt Russell Boardman John Po‘ando Beaton Constantinople Paogroma Herndon Alexander Magyar Gaorwe Endres Hungary Walter ‘Morrison Walter Morrison Morrison's Grosssy Hospital

World Fliers Begin Nonstop Nome Flight

International aviators Wiley Poat and Harold Gatty departed Khabarovsk on a non stop 2,100 mile hop toward Nome Alaska, aiming to complete a around the world flight in ten days. They faced a 9,250 mile journey remaining across Tartary seas and the Bering Strait with weather reports signaling a low in the Japan sea. after rough Siberian days they prepared Winnie Mae for the silent stretch.

Tress Strate of Tartary Sea of Okhotak Kamchatka Peninsula Bering Sea Noma Khaborovsk Alx Fers Wiley Post Haroll Gatty Nome Alaska Brera Khabarovsk Siberia Father Ties Wiley Post Harold, Gatty Ahiska Hlagovoshchensk New York North Pacific Japan Japan Sea Movite Miers Post and Gatty Irkutsk Blagoveshchensk Khaparovak Russian Aviation Society Noma Poat Igatly Petropavlovak Kamchatka Paninaula Petropaviovsk

Weld District Court Upheld Decision in Damages Suit

Weld County District Court affirmed a judgment awarding damages to Helen Johnson and co plaintiffs from Anna Johnson after a farm land flooding incident caused by irrigation canal activity. Plaintiffs accused Anna Johnson of negligent control of the canal leading to water encroachment on their land. The decision preserves the damages awarded by the lower court.

Weld Denver Helen Johnson John A. Landberg Anne, Myrtle Christine Johnson Anna Johnson Weld County Plaintate

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