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Greeley Daily Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1953

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Taft backs temporary continuation of excess profits tax

Washington by-Son. Taft and Senate leader Tutt urged extending the excess profits levy to fund budget balancing. Taft called the tax vicious in parts yet probably worth a temporary extension. Sparkman questioned long term continuation, favoring balancing revenue and spending with presidential guidance. A Citizens Group for Public Schools plans a meeting at the Chamber of Commerce to organize next year’s committees.

Jack Bell Washington Taft Ohio Tutt Senate Congress Tall Eisenhower White House H Taft Leo Sparkman D-Ala Democrata Sperkman Sparkman Ha Dodon Citisens Committee

Mother and Infant Injured in Crash in Colorado

A Greeley mother Betty Moorhand 28 and her six month old daughter Karen were injured in a one car crash Sunday evening near Kersey. The car rolled after wheels caught in the east shoulder. both were hospitalized at Weld County General. Several other Colorado drivers were involved in minor collisions nearby including Goelein, Adams and Pleand. Police reported multiple accidents at junctions near U 8 and Colorado 14 and other locations during the day.

Greeley Saat Kersey Betty Moorhand Karen Ray Moorhead Barly Goelein Lawrence W. Adams Boulder George Miller Greelay Daniel Pleand Milliken Caliider Kunday Morelits Varteeset Jahistown Weener Chevrolet Jon Ford Quintran Alticer Ale Sozna Kay Tate Ford Lapien

Library Will Not Open Thursday in Greeley

Greeley Public Library, closed for repairs and decoration, will not open Thursday. The library plans to reopen Saturday at 9 a.m. Local staff announced the schedule and urged patrons to note the temporary closure.

Greeley Public Library

County Rejects Three Pleas for Liquor Licenses

County commission unanimously rejected applications for three new liquor outlets after a public hearing with over 100 attendees. Protests from Galeton residents, local ministers, and the county WCTU cited low income impact and safety fears, while officials said no immediate community need exists for more licenses.

Licenre R. W. Johnson Galeton Cpair Adolfo Carnejo Route 1 Greatey Red Bird Fifth Street Berry J. Slater Enginwood Dearfield Galston WCTU Bruce McDivitt Anu Af Greeley Galetan Sherman W. Naileon State Patrol Thesarean

City Engineering Dept Reorganized Into Three Units

City engineer Charles Le Feber announces the engineering department will be reorganized into three functional units adding three engineers. Field data collection, office record keeping, and inspection for code compliance will be established with coordinated maps and utility details. Sky View School hosts a special meeting Tuesday at 8 PM to discuss consolidation of the district’s school tax.

Charles le Feber Ray Ray Case Sky View

Mrs. Fred Teller Dies Here Sunday

Mrs Fred Teller former resident of the Dela district and Fort Callings area dies Sunday at 21 Hertford Street. She was born in Greeley and leaves a widower ten daughters and several grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Thursday in the drawing room of the Marrs home with arrangements by the local church society.

Mracaueta Fe Teller Fred Teller Dela District Grerley Borndaly Hertford Tritoy Wee Marie Greeley Mik Teleens United Presbyterian Vd Ladies Aid I Ann Mihia Flapper Greptey Sive Clark Giincen Eilorade Fusnral Sarvicse

Cache la Poudre Dedicated to Anna C Petteys

The 1952 Cache la Poudre yearbook from Colorado State College of Education dedicates the volume to Mrs. Anna C. Petteys of Brush, vice-president of the college trustees, who received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters this year. She has long served on the state board of education and works on committees for education of exceptional children and migrant laborers’ children. The yearbook, photographed by Skeets Calvin and designed by CSCE faculty, features pages by editor Lyon Sanderedt and business manager Gordon Hudel, with staff including Sally Jacobson and Pat Smith. Printed by the Greeley Daily Tribune commercial printing department.

Cache la Poudre Colorado State College of Education Ule Dents Anna C. Petteys Brush Airs Petteys Atls Iegres Atate Board of Education Citizens Committee For Patteys High Plains Daily Journal Sterlioz Skeets Calvin CSCE Agaln Dick Bibler CSUM Lyon Sanderedt Snyder and Sterling Cole

Long-time Platteville Resident Georgia Henderson Dies

Georgia Irene Henderson age 66, a pioneer resident of Platteville since 1928, died Sunday at Maleo Pathic Memorial hospital. Born January 1, 1887 in Denver, she lived with her family in La Salle and Greples before settling in Platteville. She was a member of First Christian church of Greples and active in church work. Survivors include daughter Glen Masaey of Lovetta, Havard G. Henderson of Van Nuys, and several nieces. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Georgia Irene Henderson Maleopathic Memorial Hospital Platteville Denver Hendgorsen Harry Foretune Greeley Dhrée

Silent POW Faces Homefront Fear Amid War News

Fragmented OCR text shows disrupted phrases about a POW and home life, with garbled names and events. Mentions of anger, danger, and a figure named Tristan hint at a tense wartime or captivity context, though many words are unreadable.

Inches of rain soak Weld county crops in weekend storm

Partly cloudy weather in Greeley after a major storm dropped up to 1.5 inches in Weld county. Public Service station in Greeley recorded 0.95 inch for 24 hours to 6 am Sunday, with 1.55 inches at Brighton and Lupine area. Nunn and nearby towns saw lesser totals. The storm revived dryland wheat and spring crops, with farther areas receiving significant rainfall and potential for more showers Monday.

Public Service Company Rely Weld Weld County Greeley Brighton-Port Luplow Great Western Agar Company Johnstown Kesnesbury Plattevite Nunn Keaton Briggsdale New Raymer Windsor Althe Lord Ralp Rave

Board Approves Firm To Survey Western Slope

The Water Conservation Board approved a $50,000 contract with a Los Angeles engineering firm for a Western Slope water survey due by November 1, later than the original six month plan. A $2,504 contract with the University of Colorado for an eco wear survey accompanies the project. New appointees were named by Gov. Arthur. the meeting also elected officers and discussed staffing.

Demveriff Colorado Water Conservation Board Los Angeles Slopa George Hailey Warren Upper Colorado Davi -G. Will Upper Colorado” River Conservation Board University of Colorado Oetes Cape Itoh Phoraten Varad Roberts Weaver Raphael Moses Alnow Murhe Craik Talley Aews Chatieman Ty Onlwaye Fein Wharienaiet Tn Oat Alea War Ceawtund Gireley Ath Fert Marez Poyeppecal Leeds Wilaid Tosa Raymond Ay Tan Canada Frank Mertie Tirana

European forces still too weak to avert reverses Ridgway says

General Ridgway told Congress that even at planned strength Free Europe’s forces would be insufficient to prevent a Soviet attack. He warned no evidence supports peace talks as signaling deterrence remains unchanged. He urged continued foreign aid and noted improvements in leadership and weapons development.

Europe Ridgway Washington Uy Matthew B. Ridgway Congress U. S. Army House Foyelen Affairs Committee United States NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization Aly Mohlils Middle East Ridgway Haid

Oatis Reunited With Wife at Idlewild Airport

William N. Oatis, freed after more than two years in Czechoslovakia on spy charges, was greeted by his wife Laura Belle at Idlewild. The couple spoke briefly amid a cheering crowd of newsmen as AP officials and photographers captured the reunion.

New York William N. Oatis Czechoslovakia Hers Mouay Idlewild Associated Press Pan-American World Airways Newaman Laurabelle Gatls Oatis Frank J. Starzel Ontis Hisligh Frankfurt Germany Alan J. Gould Europe Tip Datls

Transient laborer stabbed in Garden City incident

A Saturday night stabbing at a Garden City site left a transient laborer hospitalized in Weld County General Hospital in a serious condition. The incident also involved other workers, with authorities reporting injuries and examining suspects. no clear motive or full details were provided in the fragment.

Onatan Weld County General Hospital Mandae Garden Dover Hall Tra Adrian Alona Worley Kather Migrant Feliz Leroy Vrata Heer

Two Air Freight Lines Announce Planned Merger

Washington airlines Flying Tiger Lines and Slick Airways disclosed plans to merge to gain about four percent of the U.S. air freight market. They submitted the merger to the Civil Aeronautics Board, noting potential profits and shared assets from 1953 operations.

Washington Flying Tiger Tins Slick Airways Civil Aeronautics Board

MiGs Shot Down Monday by Western Jet Pilots

Allied air forces report heavy dogfights over Europe with Western Sabre jets destroying multiple MiGs. One American pilot killed, several planes damaged, and additional MiGs likely shot down as operations continued. The day saw extensive aerial combat and losses on both sides.

William J, Waugh Weelender California Jrc Air Force Viefences Ale Macce Sali Altied Coli Iward

State Chain expands with seventh outlet in Colorado

The J. M. McDonald company adds the Greenely store marking its seventh outlet in Colorado and grows the chain to 58 stores nationwide. Charles Meyer remains in Greeley with plans to travel, while James Brown arrives as manager from Beloit Kansas, as the firm continues to expand from its Hastings base since 1926.

State Chain State Ith Charles Hy Meyer Chaute Jn Cloud Klar Ot Hooper Melconild Company Kild Dey Colorado Greeley DT. McDonald Brown McDonald Company Hastings Nebventury Flem J. M. McDonel Direcsure J. M. McDonald Company J. 34 McDonald, Sr Cortland N.Y J. ©. Penner McDonald Farms Brown-Ekberg Company Brown-McDonald Company Storkholders 3. M. McDonald Company McDonald J. M. McDonald, Jr Meyer Windsor Windssor Fort Collins San Ta Meter Eighth Street Moyer Retay Chil Chamber of Commerray Tives Goles

Major League Baseball License Figures and Rosary Context

Fragmentary OCR text references Major League Baseball, license figures, and a La governor, without coherent event details or names. The readable portions hint at sports licensing and regional mentions but lack a clear story, participants, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a distinct card.

Oil drill reports from Sherrod Apperson and Gillette wells

Field notes describe multiple cores and drill stem tests in Weld, Morgan, and Larimer counties. Oil shows noted in Dakota and Lyann zones. Gillette No. 9 and related wells report coring depths around 341 feet and 6088 to 6122 feet with oil saturation. Drilling plans and rig movements across several properties are listed, including Morrison, Dakota, and Lyann intervals, plus recent activity near Buckeye, Perry No. 1, and New Raymer areas.

Milliron Sherrod- Apperson Karl Siler Takink Theenhorn Morgan County Grover Sherrod Apperson Narl Shier Dakota Tézh Nwse Weld Graver Lyann LohmeonJobeson Drilling Company Perry No. 1 Gillette Tha Wall Arind Morrison Continental Oll Company Lyons Perry Perry Fa Weld County Ed Juerger Buckeye Larimer al Ward & Bon On & Jenee Lifeu Willard Franks Hriggsdale Larimer County Johnson Drilling Company Eisenhower Ralph P. Allet Buckingham D.johnson Midland Texas Cliff Summers Walter Dunnn C. G. Glasscock James Sloss New Raymer

Dark Star Beaten In Preakness Prep At Baltimore

In a Kentucky Derby lead in the stretch Dark Star finished second by three quarters of a length to Royal Bay Gem in a Preakness Prep at Baltimore. Todyth Nehlid rode Royal Bay Gem who paid 10.50 5.60 and 2.20 to show. Ram O War and Corres pondent finished well back.

Baltimore Royal Bay Gem Octil Dark Star Preakness Prep Todyth Nehlid Ray Bay Gem Thera Brite Campbell Mra Gordon Guihernon Correspondent Royal Ray Gen Als Hackers

Blood Donor Appeal Amid Train Visit Confusion

Cramped, garbled report describes a blood donors appeal linked to a train visit in January or May. Officials mention quotas and a public information effort in Weld County, with vague references to penalties and safety concerns.

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