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Newspaper

Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1950

Page

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Dollar Days Parades and Bargains On Friday and Saturday

Silver Cartwheels to spin here Friday and Saturday as the chamber of commerce retail division teams with Icamerchenta. Graylay Transportation will run frequent downtown shuttles from dawn to noon and early afternoon. A parade by the Grestay New Gar and Truck Dealers Association features 1950 vendors beginning at 2 pm on both days, with a detailed route along Seventh Avenue Thirteenth to Ninth, then over to Thirteenth Street. Dozens of car and truck dealers, auto firms, and shops will display vehicles while parade committees arrange bands and escorts. Patrons pay transit fares, stores hang pennants and offer dollar-day deals, with supporters including Boy Scouts and local media. A special dollar-day page appears in the Thursday farm edition with full coverage in Thursday evening and Friday morning Tribune editions.

Chamber of Cam Apanstra Dollar Aga Icamerchenta Grealay Transportation Company Jetiet Leip Amout Grestay New Gar and Truck Dealers Association Fort Seventh Avenue Thirteenth Snd Thirteenth Street Tighth Avenue Sevath Ninth Avenle Booth Bone Greelay

Mrs Keith Reed Loses Leg and Arm in Collision

A five car crash near Fort Bridger Wyoming injured Mrs Ann Reed 39 and Rev W K Reed pastor of Greeley Assembly of God Church. Ann underwent amputation of right arm and left leg after surgery in Salt Lake City. Their daughter Patricia six suffered leg fractures. The Read family, among others, were en route to Texas from Colorado when the accident occurred.

Salt Lake City Ann Reed Greeley Colo Lake City Colorado Evanston Wya Patricia Fair” Voniblion W. K. Reed Rey Read Grea Jey Auscinity of God Wray Reeds Texas Maha Een Reed Maha Ars Theodore Jolson Galetia Janice Donna Tater Ruth Ann Wenell

City Council Adds Five Parking Meter Holidays

A council resolution approves five additional holidays during which Grealey parking meters will not operate. The measure adds Washington's Birthday Lincoln's Birthday Colorado Day Columbus Day and Armistice Day to the list. Existing reminders cover New Year's Day Decoration Day Fourth of July Labor Day Thanksgiving and Christmas. The ordinance allows designation of other nonoperating days by resolution and clarifies Saturday mornings are not half holiday. Alderman Herbert B E Mu suggested extending holidays on meters to prevent confusion and ensure consistent enforcement.

Grealey Washington Luncoin

Committees Approve EBillion Price Support Plan

Senate agriculture committees approved a 2 000 000 000 increase in Com Taparty Credit Corporation funds to back farm prices. Chairman Elmer Thomas said approval was chaotic but house action supported the measure. The program tied to reciprocal trade proposals and farm price supports faces foreign imports and investment figures reaching 93 100,000,000 by year end.

Washington Com- Taparty Credit Corporation Senate Hhose Elmer Thomas D-kja Senate Agriculture Chan Mous Lowe Senate Group Te Dnl

Olander To Confer With Veterans Admin Thursday

Olander, a vocal contact representative for the Veterans Administration, will be in Wort Maryan Thursday to confer with veterans about their protection problems and training needs. Local leaders requested this inquiry to address delays and terminations affecting cases.

MaAlmor Olander Veterana Administralion Wil Ba Maryan Vatera Na Ture

Colorado Man Found Dead Near His Car in Blizzard

Floyd B Dixon 37 of Grand Junction Colorado was found dead near his stalled car in Minden Nebraska after a blizzard with 100 mph gusts. He had earlier aided a stalled motorist William Cooper before his own vehicle failed and he sought shelter in a cul de sac.

Colorado Nebraska Minden Neve Floyd B. Dixon Grand Cole Dixon Ray Biork Jett Bjorklund

Shell selects Buckingham area oil test site in Weld County

The Om company designates a drilling location near Buckingham, Weld County, about a mile northeast of the village and 45 miles east of Greeley along the Burlington railroad. The block ties to Fru Wo Winegar era leases with ownership maps showing Dartand Trust, Olla Cantor, and Freeman Most of MacArthur. Historical notes reference the nearby St. Anthony well and previous Dakota formations, with past production data and legal details tied to Fort Morgan and Trenton area operations.

Shell OM Company Aves Yen Weld County Vilage Buckingham Greeley Burlington Railroad Fru Wo Winegar Tulsa Teesa Teesat Dlvitail Dartand Trust Company Olla Cantor Freeman MacArthur St. Anthony Wall Ramasy Petroleum Dany Gt. Anthony Contipentlad Onl Company Bhaell Dakota Was & Dey Continentes Trenton Shell Ate

Weld County Delegation Hears State Highway Plan Talk

Weld County officials and a regional Weld County delegation met the Colorado state highway planning committee in Hin Court on a two day session. Senators and county leaders from Larimer Boulder and Morgan counties participated. Andersen outlined highway administration and discussed funding and tax questions while noting Welds share of state funds and the need for fair distribution based on mileage and district needs. The group prepared needs outlines for submission to the committee for a long range highway plan.

Aargs Weld Colorado State Highway Hincourt Delegatons Larimer Boulder Morgan Sommiites Siver Hoh Wald Weld County Agricultural Ad- Aeury Konnecl Greeley Chamber of Commerce George Auderken L. BR. McNichols Denver R. D. Livingston Roderick Downing VW Versity Colorado Weld County Andersen Meo- Nichola Andersen Sail Anderson Vet Weld Well County Targa County Sal Tinaddur Calvada Camaililee Inler

McEwen First Sponsor in the Soap Box Derby

McEwen leads as first sponsor in the 1986 Gresley Soap Box Derby Booster RK MeEwan backs Roly Styers of 2014 Seventh tyr uo Robby te at Aring Lowacho. McRwen plans to continue support and awards presented to winners. Organizers seek sponsors and public interest with Wayne Widune handling inquiries. Last year 73 entrants competed with Greeley and others named in local race coverage.

MeEwan Gregley Rita Sgousar Ilvine-Edwards NeEwen Vantassistic Boosters Roly Styers Tyr Uo Robby Te & Wltident Aring- Lowacho McRwen Hato Ona Wty Prinda Winhora Rao Ny de Wayne Widune Ty Greeley

Business Men Rally for Weld County Red Cross Drive

Fifty one downtown businessmen canvassed Greeley on Wednesday to boost Weld County Red Cross funds. They target 418,078 with a week to collect. Chapter manager John W Read outlined national goals and local impact while downtown chair Bartley emphasized timely completion.

Weld County Red Cross Weld County Greeley Ing. Tohn W. Read Hed Cross Mie Barkley Chairian Sted Cross Ag Koon Kdrasaton

Mrs Frank Simpson Dies After Finding Son Dead

Mrs Frank Simpson dies from shock hours after discovering her son Jack N Simpson dead in bed. The tragedy occurred at their home as fire and medical teams responded to an accidental carbon monoxide incident from a furnace. Simpson, a Greeley native and University of Nebraska graduate, was active in local sports and public service. Survivors include her husband L S Silvie and six brothers. Funeral arrangements by Macy’s.

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Rehearsing Crossing at Local Railroad Crossing Hearing

The public utilities commission schedules a hearing at the courthouse at 10 a m on May 24 to consider the Mumber MM crossing. The commission had first ordered dismissal citing public convenience over a railroad, then granted a rehearing on a petition from nearby farmers and other residents seeking reconsideration.

Public Utilities Commission

City Puts Off Action on Three Petitions

City council defers any action on three petitions including a rezoning request for block on Eighth Avenue between Twenty-fifth and Twenty Streets and a sewer extension along Twenty-third Avenue. A planned sloping concrete driveway at Ninety Street and Eighth Avenue faces review. George M. Hate seeks general or Houston Heights addition status as a report is requested for next meeting.

George M. Hate Gower Twenty Third Avenue Eighth Ninth Streets Twenty-third Avenue A. Bolenbaugh Cornen Fifty Street Eighth Avenue Albert & Roys

Bradley Warns Present Forces Cannot Ensure Absolute Security

General Omar N. Beachey said present forces cannot guarantee against a disastrous blow as the United States builds up with the help of friendly nations. He urged rapid naval and anti-submarine programs and continued strong atomic research to maintain military edge, cautioning that peace long ahead will still require steady power and economic strength.

Washington Omar N. Beachey America United States Soe Eheir Min Joint Chiefs of Staff Gald Ia Hallowe Bradley Luussia Navy Earthassia OC Atomic Powoy Sie Union United Italea 2

Weather Atlas Notes for Midwest and Southwest Regions

Fragmentary weather bulletin lists unsettled patterns across multiple states. Cloudiness and light snow flurries expected Wednesday through Thursday with rising temperatures by later days. Temperatures vary by location with occasional warm spells and periods of partly cloudy to fair skies in New Mexico and surrounding areas.

Alita Thurgdiy New Mexico

Farmers Warned To Protect Bridges In Burning Weeds

County commissioners warned Wednesday that farmers burning weeds along roadsides risk桥ing bridges. They noted fires damaged several spans, including a two span bridge southwest of Hitson, with losses estimated at 2000 dollars.

Hitson Sithiday

County Agents Discuss Insect Control Meeting Notes

County agricultural agents led a Wednesday session on controlling insects and plant diseases. The gathering, chaired by extension experts, covered vegetable crop care, certified seed programs, and plans for the year with discussions on weed control and fertilizer use.

Gordon Miekty Wid W. J. Henderson Charles Drago Hordenttrist Eon Weld Larluer Togldar Adanis Aranahos Jefferson Denver Sorestley Tursday Moet Rodney Wicker Extension agronarMat Chad Ganson Korvica Cnaston Lonley Hom

Kiwanis Club Meets at Night Thursday

Kiwanis Club holds a Thursday evening meeting at the Oil Fellows Hall in Athap. Major Vetter from the Salvation Army of Neaver will speak on community aid and club members are urged to attend.

Kiwanis Club Murslay Vallar Vetter Salvallan Army of

Plane Crash Kills 2 Children Asleep In House

A plane crashed into a house killing two young children asleep inside while thirteen people aboard the aircraft survived. The disaster sparked a rescue effort as nearby residents and authorities described a chaotic scene with multiple injuries and the building partially burning.

Sander Defense Posts tls Case and Trial Details

A court case involving Sander Defense is described with references to counsel and proceedings. Mentions of a judge and a jury appear, along with scattered names and terms hinting at a trial and related motions. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear outcomes or dates.

Scou's Fara Money for Jamborne Fund

Fragmented OCR item mentions a fund for a jamborne or Scou event with names like Grveley and Webster and a court matter. The readable text is unclear but indicates a charity drive or fund event tied to a Liberty virtue court appeal and a security minister TA Mae Metts.

Scou Fara Money For Jamborne Fund Atany Webster Tima Mathedtae

City Council Eyes Property Inventory and Updates

The city plans a comprehensive inventory of Nelis owned property and equipment, with records filed by the city clerk and updated regularly. Officials seek clear identification of assets to prevent loss and improve tracking across departments.

Quake Jare Qaklind Oakland and Nearby Areas Reported

A seismic event disrupted Oakland and surrounding locations with disruptions at key facilities. No injuries or fatalities are confirmed. emergency responders assess aftershocks and relay updates from local officials.

Way Colt Burkeley Toanitra

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