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Greeley Daily Tribune from Greeley, Colorado • Page 6

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PAflFB SIX Water Users Would Protect Rights Against Narrows Lake George Epperson, Fort Morgan attorney, said Snturday that water users in division one would in- stilute proceedings to protect their water rights against the proposed Narrows reservoir. The decision was made at meet- ins held in the county court room ln-rn Friday afternoon. It. was (lie third In a series of meetings held to work out plan to get refill decreases for reservoirs on the South Platte river and its tributaries prior to the time the government seeks a decree for the proposal Narrows dam on the river. "The irrisaiionists are going to perfect decrees on their vested water rights Hint will be senior to any filing that may he made by the federal government," Epperson said.

Epperson bus served as chairman of the meetings. The various irrigation districts will start separate proceedings, he said. The decrees will he based on the year 1930. The government has not yet sought a decree for the Narrows and lias given no indication of the year on which it might ask for the decree. Refill water for reservoirs on the South Platte is not decreed and the water users agreed that some nc- Uon should he taken to get legal title to the water before the Narrows dam Is When Bobby Came To House Wasn't There (Howard Cowan, former Associated Press staffer and now editor of the McAlester News-Capital, volunteered his services last night when a tornado struck Holdenville), (By Howard Cowan) Editor.

The McAlester New-Capita! (Written for the Associated Holdenville, April started whirling around and when I came to the house just wasn't there anymore." That's the way 17-year-old Bobby Brittain described the black fmi- nel which laid waste a residential area some six blocks wide and 17 blocks long last night, killing five persons. nrittnln nnd six other members of his family huddled on the flooi of their farm home as the blnck cloud hit. W. G. Dies William G.

P. Wilson, 72, died at bis home, 1517 Third avenue Friday afternoon. Ho had lived in Greeley since 1923, and to that lime in Fort I.uptou where he resided about nine years. Mr. Wilson bad also lived at Fruita, Horn in Indiana In 1S77, Mr.

Wilson was married in at Leadville. His wife, Charlotte M. Wit- sou, survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary Belle Wiles of Hayden, ar.d a son.

Marlon, F. Wilson of San Diego, Calif. Mr. Wilson had been a carpenter and mechanic, and was well known for his repair of violins. He was an active member of.

the Sunrise Civic organization. His body will lie in stata at f-illy's Funeral Homo Sa 1 and Sunday. Funeral services will be held at o'clock Monday afternoon, from Lilly's Funeral Home, with private interment at Hiverside, Denver. Storms Delay Delegates to UP. Here Lewis Reds to Title "It was about 1.0 minutes past seven," nobby said.

"We nil laid down as flat as wo could, then things started whirling. We were scattered nl! around. Dad was hurt worse. My mother found him." Three-year-old Klrton Brittain was listed as critical along with the elder Willis Drittain. Other members of the family in the hospital were Mrs.

Britain and three daughters Billie, IS, Joyce 15 and Shirley. G. Jess Lee, Holdenville barber, stood by the shambles that had been his borne. A blood-soaked bandage was patched over his eye. "I don't kncv' how we came out alive," he said.

"I threw the wife and my daughter down on the floor, put a mattress on ton of them, and I sat on it." Scattered on the floor were half dozen phonograph records, un- gone, the the three broken. The roof was plaster was torn from walls left standing. Mrs. Ed Head came crawling out of the bath tub--fully clothed but unhurt. Her house was demolished.

Two of the victims--Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dowdy--were not found until well past midnight.

Dowdy had gone to the chicken pen to look after his flock. His wife had been talking on the phone with a neighbor, concerned with the shape of the clouds. Art's Repair Shop! Motor Tune-ups Brake Ser-l vicing Electrical motor overhauling greasing! Arthur (Swede) Carlson I 608 8th Ave. Ph. 589-J I Storms In this area delayed the arrival of delegates to the state convention of the American Association of University Wn o-ly about 05 a Frid'ay night's "inner nnd opening meeting honoring all state officers and members of the board of directors.

was held at the Faculty hall banquet room on the CSCI5 campus headquarters for the three-day conclave. Mrs. Lester H. Stimmel of I'ort Collins, state president, presided nnd gave thanks to ihs Gree- ey branch for the cordial welcome She also Introduced Mrs Frederic Glllstrop of Albuquerque, Rocky Mountain Regional idenl. Miss Anne Byrd Keunon, state vice president, made the presonta- lion of AAIIW standing committee and Interest group chairmen They included Miss Bashor of Greeley, who discussed education: Miss Florence McMahTM of Leadville international relations; Mrs.

Ev- orelt Shaw of Denver, legislation; Mrs. Lynn Miller of Fort Collins, social studies; Vrs. O. A. of Boulder, status of women- and Mrs.

Miller, state project. Purpose of the chairmen's report was to familiarize the delegates vith tho workshops to be Conducted morning. Presentation of the revised state )y-laws was made by Mrs. Everett Shaw, chairman. This was follow- by the presentation of the membership question period, Miss Ken- 1011 in charge.

A lengthy discussion period completed the evening's meeting. CREBL1T PAILT. GlEBtKT, COLOsUPf Kirlinko Beats Chris Belkas Alvip Dorsey put the flniihlng touche. to brilliant high track career In Weld County track and field champlonlhlpi Friday at Greeley High by leading the Eaton Redt to the clan A championthlp, wrestling crown away from the Windsor Dorsey tallied polnti for the P.id; broke Ono record. won the 100-yard In tht new time of 10.4 seconds, captured tha 220-yard sprint, tied with teammates Jimmy Chrlspen for flnt in the 180-yard low hurdles, and ran the anchor on Eaton's winning 880-yard relay team.

Next Saturday Dorsey ii expected to again finish among the high contestants when the district qualifying meet Is held on tho Greeley High Williams. by Wayne Makes 20 Points Leon Kirlinko defeated Christ Belkas In tin main event of the wrestling card at the state armory Friday night, but Belkas won the second fall In one of the fastest times ever recorded In a wrestling match here; After Kirlinko had won the first fall In 15 minutes with an arm bar, Belkaa made a whirlwind retaliation to take the second fall in 46 seconds with a drop kick Kirlinko finished off the match six minutes after the last fall started, altho Belkas seemed to have the upper hand until the last few seconds. Otto Oster defeated Gorilla Martinez In the opener and Farmer Zeke defeated Ray Duran In the semi-final. Duran lost the first fall 15 minutes after it opened. He slugged Referee Marvin Franz, who tried to stop him from choking Farmer Zeke, and was disqualified.

Zeke won the second fall in six minutes with a series of mule kicks. Oster encoimterer. trouble with Martinez for the first 10 minutes but finally stopped the Gorilla with a series of body slams and a leg Next week's card will hi announced later. EafonHes Led Ctass A Hirfcn Aromd Tym In Weld Heel Charles A. Smoot of Greeley Sued for $168,162.00 About 100 were expected for Saturday's luncheon.

A breakfast at the Blue Flame room at which the board of tho Greeley branch was hostess began Saturday's activities. Ralph Bunche Jo Speak in Denver Denver, April 28--(jPi--Dr. Ralph Bundle, famed for bis mediation of the Palestine dispute, will speak- here May 10-11 under sponsorship of Denver's social science foundation. Bundle is director of the division of trusteeships of the United Nations. Ho will speak before tho Denver Unity council at noon, May 10, on -he International Significance of Race Relations Running right along with Loren Msdford of Gilcrest for top honors in the class division of the Weld County track and field meet was Bud Coiad of Pierce.

Cozad won both hurdles events and both weight events to amass 20 points, more than half of the Pierce total. Cozad's performances netted him a tie for troop honors among all contestants at the meet. Medford also took four firsts for 20 points. The Panther timber topper's winning time of 22.3 in the finals of the class low hurdles, established the record for the new event. Pierce finished second in the division, some 17 points behind by Wayne Williams.

Denver April A. Smoot of Greeley was named defendant In a $108,162 damage suit filed in district court todavl PY tne Englowood Radio and He'- con 'ig Company. Thb complaint charges Smoot offered to invest in the pro- ntSt Cti radio TM afl castltig- station at Englewood, as well as assume $1,404 in obligations and pay tne costs of filing an mun Ca WUh the fedt al communications commission- The Eiiglewood Company con- ac'tta, VT 52 ln trSE- action. It also asked $75,000 In exemplary damage for what it temed raise representations. Lack of fuuds, the company said SATURDAY, APlIL.Jf,Wf Surpnte Program It Given at OES Meeting.

Ault Track Fans Came Well Prepared for Colorado Spring 2 02 Eigllth hoid up the Jan Peerce In Recital Here Chicago. Aprl 2D AP "sststics Hoover UN Idea Receives Little World Approval ceptanr. Tuesday morning Ur for May cluaing prices: Wheat: 2.32. Corn: Oats: Kanan, City. April 29.

(AP) Wl, 196 cars lower to 2 hifhcr. No. 2 hard i i 2 3 '-2-33Vi: No. 3 2.30- Hod 2.32 3 2 2 9 i i- clo TM Sept. 2.13 Dec.

2.14 MWOW HURT?" "JUSTANOmR ARSUMtNT ABOUT THl HAMf-IH-THt- OVAL." "BREAK IT UP. THtY'U KNOW MONDAY." Greeley Concerts association In planning its 1950-51 season chose a singer of international fame, Jan Peerce, tenor. He will bo presented ill solo recital Monday, Nov. 5. Born in New York City, N.Y Peerco first studied violin.

He played In dance orchestras, theaters and at private parties. His singing career was launched by Emilio and Brno Rapee with whom he studied in New York. He has appeared on Radio City Music hall broadcasts, as well as guest appearances on many other programs. Wall Street New York. April 29.

(AP) The to hfchly Be cc tils pattern of buyine today. in demand were automobile, aircraft, radio-television nn chemical pn'nt" ranccd to more than Other srowB were ignored entirely lane only minor progress. The market though, was irm Brouni1 stocks have R1 the Peerce made his debut In the leading tenor part of Higoletto in Philadelphia In 193S. Married, he lists his address in Who's Wim in America as the Metropolitan Opera company, N.Y. Memberships for the series ore now available, with campaign head- qarters at tho Home Gas and Electric office.

The drive closes Satur- iliiy noon. Adult membership is and student, $3.75. COMING pmw, of I Heavy and light, large and small for Pumping Plants, Flumei, Culverts, Milli and Elevaton Tanki, sheep troughs, well casing, angles, and hoppers, SPECIAL SHEET METAL work contracted Mttal Works 627 Oth Ph. 703J shana" Automolnk stocks have R1 the benefit of record limn for most in the industry nnd prosnccta that i slay nt or levels for some time. Committee on Weld Evangelism To Meet The first general committee meeting for the Wold County Evangelism Fellowship mission will be held at the First Baptist church Monday at 7:30 p.

m. Ministers and laymen of Weld county churches are invited to intend. The Itev. Morris H. Pullin.

state llrector of religious education for he Christian church in Missouri directing the Mission. Ho will speak. At the meeting, a general chairman uml census, publicity and finance chairman will be elected. The Evangelism Fellowship mission will be held Nov. 3 to 1C sponsored by the Weld County Ministerial alliance Monday at 9 a at Angell's tea room.

(Associated Press) Former president Herbert Hoover's proposal that the United Nations be revamped without Russia gained little approval thruout the world, an Associated Press survey revealed today. Hoover's speech was not prominently played up by most newspapers. Most responsible government officials refrained from comment, saying that the former president spoke only as a private citizen. At Lake Success Mrs. Franklin D.

Roosevelt, a United States, delegate to the U. said she believed "in doing the best we can with the U. N. as it is organized." Assembly president Carlos P. Hoinulo said the II.

with Russia in it, is the "only workable bridge that we have today between the two hostile camps on either side of the crash." Vladimir Houdek. permanent delegate from coiumunisti Czechoslovakia, said the oovor plan was uot the best way to secure world peace. He said the Russian- bloc countries, wiio have been boycotting the U. N. over the question of Chinese nationalist representation, are not going to "quit the U.

In Washington President Truman would not comment, presidential Secretary Charles Ross said Mr. Truman had congratulated Hoover on his call for "mobilization of the moral forces of the world," but declared the president did not go into the subject of revamping the Reaction In other Washingtoi quarters was mixed. Seuato Wilbur Rocchlo, above, Denver attorney, who It president of the University of Colorado" Alumni Association, Informed a i Field, chairman of tha Weld County Republican Central committee, Saturday that Is a candidate for the office of attorney general on the republican ticket. man of a senate foreign relations subcommittee, directed Edward P. Morgan, committee counsel, to prepare contempt citations.

Ray Campbell To Open Real EsfafeJJfflce Ray Campbell will open a real estate office at 1307 Eighth avenue Monday. He and his family are returning to live hero after a year in Fort Collins where he also was in real estate. His wife, the former Alicia Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.

L. Brooks of 1GM Fourteenth avenue, und two children, Mickey and Anne, will remain In Fort Collins until school is out. Mr. Campbell has lived In Greeley since 1931, except for last year. He is a.

graduate of Oreeley high and attended CSCE. He served four years in the army's medical administrative corps. A pilot, Mr. Campbell earned his private license from Weld Aircraft in 194S. He is a member of the Elks, American Legion, 40 and 8, Drum and Bugle corps, and Methodist church.

He also belongs to the Flying 4-U club at Fort Collins. The, evening full of sur- for. members of Garden City chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at their meeting this'week at the Masonic temple. Mrs. Eva HInda and Ray Leach, worthy matron and patron, presided.

The first surprise came when two' white Bibles, to be used in Infla- tory service, were given the chapter by Mrs. Blenda Cole in memory of her mother, Mrs. C. H. (Anna) Young.

Mrs. Hinds presented them Mrs. Florence Wallace, conductress, on behalf of Mrs. Cole who was unable to be present. Mr ft Mollie B.

Kitts, as one of the representative mothers and guardian of the Bible this year, accepted them for the chapter. The regular biisinens session toolc place before the next surprise came when Mrs. Hinds invited Mrs. Edith Carpenter and Dr. C.

R. Benzol- worthy associate matron and fa- Iron to come to the East. She then presented Mrs. Carpenter with her gavel and asked her to preside for the remainder of the meeting. A trio of Mrs.

Pearl Utter, Mrs. Ijiez Corsberg and Mlse Mabel TVelsh sang to them When You Look In the Heart of p. Eose companled by Mrs. Helen Perry. Closing thought was given by Mrs.

Lenore Lake, who chose a beautiful bit of prose from Ruskin. A surprise program then delighted the members. First number was a violin solo by Lynd Harmon La Mont, Meditation from Thais. SIij. was accompanied by Miss Helen Tanner.

Ireland Dance studio gave several numbers with Carl Pollock as emcee. Judy Kidd danced an acrobatic number and later gave Little Girl with a Curl. Tango was the number by Carol Kldd and Delana Hill. Don Sklles sang There Is No Tomorrow and Bamboo. AS qompanlst for all numbers in this group were Mrs.

T. H. Kldd of La Salle. Nona Jane Voris did an Hawaiian dance in costume accompanied by Mrs. Don Hellesen followed by Words of Wisdom by the associate patron.

Quartet composed of Stan and John Williamson, Maurice Alc lison and Walter Miner sang a capella several selections among them I Love You Truly and Old Pal. Don Skiles then sang a second number, I'll See You Again. Program closed with piano duets by Mrs. Marlys Moore and Mrs. Lu Flack, Hungary Canadian erf pors.

The surprise program -was arranged and presented by Mrs. Carpenter, tho associate matron. Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 9, which will be Good Neighbor Night. Each member is asked to bring another Eastern Star who, cannot attend regularly. Theim? will honor mothers and the station of Electa and all past Electas will be honored.

Two fifty year jewels will be presented at this meeting. I Golden Gleaners will meet in Greeley Sunday, May 7 at the temple. Tho social hour will begin nt 5 p. m. with dli.ner served liour later.

Those wishing reservations are to call JTrs. Florence Wallace or Mrs. Marlys Moore. Police Court Robert Bates. 324 Fourteenth street, drunk, Money For Rent Keyed to local needs and personal Interest.

First Industrial Bank 725 9th St. Ph. 7S8 Ex-Greeleyite Dies Emmett H. C9, of Port- bind, formerly of Oreeley, died in Portland early Saturday morning lie was the brother of John I and Miss Bruncttn Koofe, both of Greoley. Keefe was horn Knoxville, Iowa, Aug.

13, matt. His family moved to Grcolay whon bo wits two yours old. He married Valeria Me- J'lllcy, former CSCIO student, and they moved to Portland In 1912 lie was employed hero by tho Welck nnd Warren nhno store. He returned to Grccloy several times on visits. He was last hero in 19-lii.

Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Frances, Roberta, Jonu and Mary, all ofn'ortland; and his two slat era. Funeral services will bi hold Tuesday In Portland with Interment George (D-Ga) said, "ult'lmately we will have to come to that." But John Foster Dulles, republican adviser to Secretary of State Dean Ache son, said there Is "no occasion to de stroy the universality of the United Nations." Moscow has not commented on Hoover's suggestion. British diplomatic sources said the idea "would not ho looked on favorably" in that country. The French foreign office decided not to comment. In Now Delhi, Indian officials said the proposal was "inopportune and undesirable In Karachi, Pakistan, a foreign office spokesman said; Tho proposal should be discouraged at nil costs.

Tydings Moves Against Field and Browder Washington, April Tydiugs ordered a start today on contempt proceedings against Earl Browder and Frederick Van- dcrbllt Field for refusal to answer questions before his communist Investigating committee. Tlie Maryland democrat, cbalr- A ADJUSTMENTS $1.00 KEEPER GARAGE William and Loren Keefer, Owners 2501 10th Rear of Rapp's BIdg. Phono 25S5J Venetian Blinds GULLISTA.N and FIRTH --R S-Hamilton Appliance and Furniture 709 8th Avenue Phone 503 I a the opening of our office Monday, May 1 1307 8th Ave. Phone 377QW REAL ESTATE LOANS INSURANCE Ray Campbell, Broker SCHANK FEED CO. 60S Oth St.

Ph. 608 nnd Window Shades Buy the Best JONES' Awning AVI. Ph. 383 33 1 AMMONIUM NITRATE Carload now on siding It's Short This Year Place Your Order Now For Immediate Delivery A. F.

Farm Division Phillips Petroleum Products I 3 001 3rd St. Phone 2223.

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