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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
10
In a move toward a city wide natural gas system Public Service confirms plans with Bey Gas and Fuel to supply gas via Crosley. Johnstown and Denver officials outline franchise changes and a school program to educate 78 youths on the transition.
A man entered the Oliver May office at thirteen ig and admitted forging a check made out to Clea Mondsy Bison. Police arrested him on forgery charges as officers investigated the alleged crime and related details.
Denver report says the state supreme court denied rehearing petitions for the Lamar hani bandits. Ralph Fleagie leader and George Abshier Howard Royston face execution the week ending July 72 with clemency unlikely. Governor Adams has not intervened, and all three gang members appear set for death.
City water crew aims to connect a new pipeline as reservoirs fill the lower four miles of the transmission line from the mountains by early next week. Superintendent Milt Seaman notes water levels in the reservoirs rose from Saturday to Monday and expects Blue Monday demand to ease. Water reserves climb from 19,000,000 to 29,060,000 gallons. full capacity will be known after testing. Police report a violator of water rules has been cited to appear in municipal court Wednesday evening.
Denver Republican power struggle centered on proposed rule changes for the county committee. Judge Coen ruled on jurisdiction as LeRoy Williams withdrew from the hearing. Mrs Tarbell urged changes to delegate filing, backing Shaw for Senate while Williams and Hodges supporters clash.
Detroit youth William Chattos, a young maker, won a European trip and prize money in the opening event of the international AirMano Model contest. The junior competitor impressed judges with a senior scale model, marking a notable achievement at the Dayton competition's start.
A burglary at Weller Lumber Co in Greeley was reported to police. Investigators believe entry occurred after 3 30 a m Sunday with $46.38 in the safe taken by a doer who is thought to have entered through unlocked doors. Officer Homer Lima noted alley conditions and unlocked offices during rounds.
An outlaw horse named Midnight, born in Alberta, is described as a formidable bucking horse set to appear at the Greelay Spud rodeo. The tale highlights its dangerous temperament and history, noting riders’ caution and the horse’s legendary status despite a troubled past.
The Greeley district did not go potato crazy despite low prices, with 1929 plantings shown to be lower in several districts along the Rio Grande and D&RG lines. Colorado totals indicate a slightly smaller statewide acreage, with San Luis Valley and Montrose-Delta areas showing declines while the Greeley district rises modestly. Projections for the coming season estimate 42,600 acres planted, up from last year’s 33,000 but below two years ago.
Mrs. T. R. Schenck of 1904 Seventh Avenue suffered cuts and possible traumatic injuries when her car collided with Harley Albert’s at the Fiddler corner two miles east of Evans. Albert escaped injuries. Schenck and her daughter Bessie sustained sprained ankles, with Mrs. Elmer Roberts and Harold Robarts uninjured. Deputy Hunter investigated the wreck, with property damage around 10 dollars to the Jacobs Pierce-Arrow and to Herb Wilson’s Buick near Platteville later that day.
Washington June 30 The Senate today directed the tariff committee to investigate duties on sugar under the new flexible provisions. Senator Copeland Democrat New York offered the resolution and the committee inquiry was adopted without debate. Senator Bard Republican Pennsylvania added pig iron to the amendment.
Mrs. Anna Elizn Strohl, widow of Daniel Strohl, aged 87 years 7 months 20 days, died at her home in Sanjay. Born October 3, 1847 in Indians, she married Strohl March 23, 1869. Survived by daughter Mrs. M. O. French of Gree ley and other family. Funeral at First Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Interment at Ton Grove, Saturday. Hoike in charge of arrangements.
The state auditor and supreme court reversed a district court ruling in Adams County regarding interest on taxes for the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad. Taxes totaling 44,587 covered the first half of 1978 after a government shift to private control. The government previously paid these taxes in 1926 amid a dispute.
A full July 3 and 4 program outlines sports for youths and women, rodeo events, calf roping, steer wrestling, and a 4¼ mile relay among many contests at Island Grove Park and nearby streets. A 9:30 a.m. parade route through downtown Chicago follows a city-wide sport program and ends with a spectacular icework display.
A 12 foot high four foot wide tire, weighing about 1,900 pounds, will be showcased by Weld County Garage and Garnany-Wheeley during Gracley weekend events and return July 3 and 4 for the annual street parade. The tire requires 45 minutes to inflate to road pressure and is truck mounted on a Bulak wagon weighing about 2,000 pounds.
In a New York related scene Kingford-Smith, famed for transoceanic swims, performs aquatic stunts at home. The act includes riding an aquaplane and taking falls, drawing cheers as Anthony Fokker unexpectedly twists him and he plunges into the water with a splash.
A natural science academy launches an expedition to study curious moth forms and their behavior in Honduras. The team will use gasoline pressure lights to attract specimens, aiming to illuminate forest habitats and analyze environmental effects on moth populations.
The state supreme court upholds Judge Caffin’s ruling in Wald County, confirming Joby P. Klug’s right to flood waters from Box Elder Avenue into his reservoir. The decision limits Henrylyn and upstream holders from blocking return water and orders enlarging outlet tubes to permit 100 feet per second flow to Klug’s lands.
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