06 Mar 1930
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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
1
The document outlines a revised beet labor agreement with a 50 cent per ton bonus tied to yield thresholds. It details contractor pay if work ceases early, bonus distribution when yields exceed 12 to 14 tons per acre, and conditions for thinning, pulling, and topping. It also provides a cost-per-acre comparison table for yields above and below 12 to 14 tons.
Word has reached of the death of Mrs. Vernea Hopkins a long time Greeley resident who died in Almausrque New Mexico at her daughter’s home. The body will be brought to Greeley for burial funeral arrangements to be announced. Survived by two daughters Mia Gindis and Mrs Ad Toalle of Plaxstatt Arizona plus nieces and nephews. William J. Johnson 67 died at his daughter’s home after long illness following injuries from an accident and strokes. He lived near Greeley Fort Collins and for 20 years was a resident with his wife Mrs. Baker. Surviving children include Mrs Charlie Bord Mrs A Lyth Thompson W N Johnson Jr of Fort Collins and George Johnson. Charles A Baker and Edward A Johnson.
Stephen Paig sues for 10763.50 in damages after being arrested in an Engiewood State bank robbery case. Court records show Paig, a carpenter, held nearly four months by Denver police before release. suit names Mire, Cameron, and others as defendants.
EB Q Jones continues obituary narrative detailing July 27 1892 birth in Panquotanka county North Carolina career at Lindy McNealli Libby Nortons Virginia Denver transfer to Denver in 1917 later with Spray Coffee Co married to Miss Mather Van der Vort July 25 1925 joined Greeley Elks Chamber of Commerce American Legion and Cramp Plan ton club with a long business record and army service at Cramp Plan ton Missouri.
Denver March 6 the largest single sale of state land in memory netted $104,491.60 for the permanent school fund. Lands mostly in Cacon county and parcels in Liss Animas Sedrewick Leven and Yuma were sold. Proceeds go to the fund with interest benefiting school districts twice yearly. The fund total has surpassed $10,000,000 for the first time in its history.
Denver based Industrial Submarine Corporation formed to develop a submarine for treasure hunting salvage and deep sea exploration. Chief sponsor J S Grable and attorney Paul P Prosner oversee the project while county clerk H C Grable’s father recovers from a bladder illness after a hospital visit.
About 290 attendees enjoyed Mada Stuck on Ryday's piano recital at Gresley College, sponsored by Grigaby-Grunow of Chicago and Dickey-Sanders of Greeley. She performed with orchestra and piano duets, including her self composed Antica, and ranged from Foote to Chopin in a varied program.
Fay Clymer, a four year old girl from a Bow Tenth Avenue residence, left home with a doll house broom and walked nearly two miles. Police Chief Roberta guided her back to 300 Tenth Avenue after a passerby or guardian reported the child’s absence. The incident was noted by local authorities as a cautious wandering case with a safe return.
A Sunday program in Eaton details Rev Thibodeau speaking on the eighteenth amendment and a related fund, with questions invited. The article also covers local social events, visits, and a note on the state school permanent fund reaching ten million dollars, plus a recital in Fort Collins and Windsor attendance.
Royal Coach Lines received authority from the state public utilities commission to carry passengers and operate express service between Greeley and the Colorado Wyoming state line via U S Highway 85. Also noted are reports on honey producers meeting in Denver and moving picture popularity in Bulgaria, with Athens reporting a new Marathon dam completion.
Helen Davis principal at Teach ers College training school earns the Pi Lambda Theta research scholarship for women in education. She will take leave next year to study at the University of Chicago, with the award established in memory of Ella Victoria Dobbs.
Admiral Alfred Von Tirpitz, lord high admiral of the German navy in the war era, dies at 81 in Bavaria after bronchial illness. A longtime figure from 1897 secretary of the imperial navy staff, he helped shape U-boat strategy and Germany’s naval buildup. He leaves two sons and two daughters, once living at Feldafing and Starnberger Lake.
C F Johnson leads Longmont rifle club with high score 190.16 for 1929 season. G P Johnson also prominent with 137.4 points in 1920 Northern Colorado event using a $0.08 rifle. P C Mann offers two $20 hunting boats for a local 22 shooter. no entry fee, entries to be submitted at Mann Sporting Goods. Langmont beats Greeley in postal shooting match 1131 to 1108. Langmont scorers Jones 221 Graham 224 Schlupp 230 Lang 282 Rees 224. Growley marksmen Nichols 227 Yohnton 224 Bacher 224 Fink 281 Burger 213.
A burglar was jailed after a struggle with William Doyen 40 in his home. Doyen was bitten severely on the leg during the incident. A man named Murray reported the assailant entered the Dayken home and grappled with a guest, though details remain unclear.
The Royal Family comedy by George Kaufman and Edna Ferber will be offered at the Greeley high school auditorium. Rehearsals proceed as crowds expect capacity crowds for both performances. Harry Hartman crowned president of the Larimer County Bar association for the third time. Loveland’s Ream as vice president and Ed Stansfield as secretary.
Denver attorney Le Ballard toppled from a second story office in the Kittredge building. His body was found by workmen surveying a neighboring site after an iron pipe protruded from the structure, investigators say.
Vanderbilt Usea club member involved in a taxi altercation in Mexico City. The rider struck the back of a taxi driver's head with a blackjack, but the chauffeur stopped the taxi and police escorted him to his hotel. The passenger denies intent to harm and claims no passenger was present. Colorado travelogue slated for WHNK Chicago program March 4 highlights western scenery with announcer By Brett Mitchell. Auburn PTA postpones regular meeting due to unspecified reasons.
Prices paid to growers by Greeley dealers and Arena near Denver for poultry and eggs vary by type and weight. Fresh eggs and Butter are listed with per dozen and per pound rates while turkeys and broilers show specific weights and price ranges. Local buyers pay slightly higher for limited quantities, prices subject to change without notice.
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