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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
A brief item notes certainty contributions are being sought to support farm extension work. The notice highlights the role of local agricultural offices and community outreach programs in distributing funds and resources to farmers.
W R McClellan and Grant Wilson begin a ten day drive across Colorado to raise 310,000 for the Agricultural College extension work. Stops include Colorado Springs Pueblo Canon City Salida Glenwood Springs Grand Junction Montrose and more as they meet commercial and farm groups to keep instructors connected.
A large congregation attended Union Thanksgiving services at the First Baptist church. Rev. R. A. Chase of the First Methodist preached a patriotic address on democracy, liberty, and the nation as a beacon of freedom. He urged upholding democratic ideals at home and abroad and celebrated the United States as a light to the world.
The Tri angle class of the Methodist Sunday school held a Thanksgiving week turkey dinner for their young ladies in the church dining room Tuesday. Seventy five guests attended with WB Bliss as toastmaster. Toasts covered Our Guests Our Class The Congoes The Loyal Sons and The Baraca. Songs and solos accompanied by Chares B Has kell C L Lyon and Miss Winifred Rugh.
Union Pacific to shift motor cars serving Greeley to LaSalle within a week. Motor house near the gas plant is being dismantled and its contents moved to LaSalle. Motors from Sterling and Bridgesdale will be housed at LaSalle, with connections to steam trains for Greeley. Change aims at economy and will increase LaSalle population with several families moving in.
Under Charles Brady curate and J A Wetzel a gym class of fifteen boys in Trinity Sunday school is organized. Every Monday evening gym work is held in the rectory guild room. A Boy Scout patrol for younger boys is formed with Mr Brady as scout master.
Mr and Mrs J W Adrian hosted the Commercial college annual Thankegiving social for this year s students. A varied program featured musical solos readings and a humorous piece followed by games a travelers race and a grand march. Refreshments included free coffee sandwiches ice cream and cake with invitations to future college events.
In Weld county William Morton of Lriggsdale tried to capture a large gobbler with an ax. A wing flap injured his eye and a shard cut his hand, then his toe was severed by a broken glass as he raised the ax. His son later recaptured and killed the turkey with medical help.
The Srush Hose company held its annual dance in Camfie hall last night. The hall was packed and the event was a big success with Wilson's orchestra providing music. Dancers began leaving at about 1 o'clock this morning.
Mrs A A Peralta entertained a large group in Camfield Court with a Japanese themed afternoon. Tables formed aTravel to Japan with cities like Greeley Reno San Francisco Honolulu and Tokyo. Prizes went to Mrs H J Weibking and Mrs C H Rameau and guests enjoyed music and refreshments.
Rev J L Thompson of the First Christian church officiated four weddings in two days. On Wednesday he united Maude Wall and George W Weichal in Gale ton, Coleen Sibbitto and Lester Williams at the bride’s home, Alma Molander and Harold Balmer in Ault, and Roth Lote McGuire and Ralph Otis Mondt at the bride’s house.
Fred erick miner Montaya aged 41 died Thanksgiving day at the Parkdale mine after being struck by a coal car. Coroner Macy investigated in Frederick and ruled the death accidental. Survived by a widow, the body was taken to Walsenburg for burial.
Greeley Tribune notes experts in Washington have traced a potato crop pest to a named lineage and warn farmers not to plant blighted seed. The author likens the pest to a celebrated trotting horse and urges careful seed selection to prevent future losses and protect the next crop.
The Baraca class at the Baptist church hosted Prof R W Bullock from the State Teachers' College high school for a lecture on Revenues Budgets and Debts. About eighty young people attended the Friday evening event followed by a social hour with games and refreshments. The annual banquet is planned for January and the next lecture will be in February.
Miss Helen Werhoth hosted a charming musical party for her pupils Friday afternoon at 1034 Highteenth Street. After the program the gathering continued with games and refreshments provided by the hostess.
Hyana December 4. After weeks with typhoid John Elliott died at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Elliott. He was seventeen and well liked among friends. He had lived here many years and came from Nebraska. He is survived by his parents a younger brother at home and a brother in Nebraska.
Town water woes during December reveal Fort Lupton’s failing supply as the new pumping plant lags. Officials say the water works were ordered to install a tempering or storage facility, granting months to complete the system. Residents faced water famine and neighbors assisted with the scant supply.
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