Licenses Issued In Clark County On Saturday
Three marriage licenses were issued in Clark County on Saturday. They covered Fred M. Baird and Mary Burton of Valentine Arizona, G Floyd Carothers and Lorraine Lytle of Pasadena, and Joe Manley Battle Mountain Nevada and Viola Bradford of Clay City Neat. Miller of Las Vegas and Gertrude Owlick of Boston also received a license yesterday.
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Clark County
Fred M. Baird
Mary Burton
Valentine
Arizona
G. Floyd Carothers
Lorraine Lytle
Pasadena
Joe Manley
Battle
Local wedding and dinner guests noted in social items
Mr and Mrs Harley A Harmon and son Emmett dined with Mr and Mrs Leo Roth. A Sunday community dinner at the Pembroke home included A M Minnette O C Boggs J H Lightfoot Jas Cashman C C Boyer C E Pembroke and several Beckleys Squires and Pembroke family members Las Vegans held an impromptu beach party in Santa Monica with multiple women and children Rudolph Miller a Las Vegas attorney formerly of Washington DC married Gertrude Owlick of Boston by Judge Orr in the county courthouse. Miller had just secured a divorce and left for Washington with his bride. The couple may remain there or return to Las Vegas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley A. Harmon
Emmett
Leo Roth
C. E. Pembroke
A. M. Minnette
O. C. Boggs
J. H. Lightfoot
Jas. Cashman
C. C. Boyer
Will Beckley
J. T. Watters
J. P. Squires
James Squires
Harry Blanding
Bruce Beckley
John Doherty
Jack Pembroke
Les
Santa Monica
W. E. Ferron
Roy W. Martin
Co. P. Squires
Nick Williams
Rudolph Miller
Las Vegas
Washington, D. C
Gertrude Owlick
Boston
William E. Orr
Miller
Los Angeles
Ernest Mozart
Washington, D.C
S Vegas
Birth of 10½ lb daughter to Mr and Mrs Jones Arden
A ten and a half pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Russell Jones at their Arden home Friday morning with Dr F M Ferguson in attendance. Ramsay MacDonald may recognize the Reds now if he wishes, but likely not until he wants to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay MacDonald
Foundation Is Completed For Dog Race Track
The cement foundation for the new dog race track at Lorenzi resort is finished and land grading inside the circular track was near completion. The 150 foot diameter track will hold over 2,000 spectators and run two laps per race, with pacing and pari mutuel betting machines planned. Large breeds may complete up to eight circuits to cover a mile, while small dogs run two laps for an eighth mile. Dr. Walter C. Cox states completion within a month and notes the track’s proximity to Lorenzi Lake and the stucco pavilion and offices to follow. Investors from Denver, led by William L. Kincaid, plan to relocate here upon completion. Construction began just over a month ago after delays from soft soil.
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Lorenzi Resort
Walter C. Cox
Doctor Cox
Cox
Lorenzi Lake
Charlie J. Williams
William L. Kincaid
Denver
Las Vegas
Graf Zeppelin World Flight Headed By Zeppelins Crew
Dirigible awaits world flight with seven Americans waved to New York in a special train. Crowds numbered from 20,000 to 100,000 as the Graf Zeppelin's coast to coast voyage covered 67 hours 30 minutes after Gibraltar. Eckner says it proves the craft can weather any storm while passengers sang at night and wine flowed. plans include Europe return after refueling. Passengers booked for the round world cruise include Joachim Rickard, Otto Hilling, Lady Grace Drummond Hay, Shaumofski, Nathan Wexler, William Weber, Herbert Schmlatter, Dr. Leisler Keip, and Dr. Walter Spiess.
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Page One
Nurred
New York
Customs and Immigration
Eckner
Gibraltar
Graf
Europe
U.P
Joachim Rickard
Madrid
Boston
Otto Hilling
Bridgeport
Conn
Grace Drummond Hay
England
Cherbourg
Shaumofski
Nathan Wexler
William Weber
Herbert Schmlatter
Philadelphia
Leisler Keip
Berlin
Walter Spiess
Judge Orr to Go to Reno This Month
Judge Wm. E. Orr will go to Reno August 17 to sit for Judge Bartlett. Bartlett wished for an earlier trip but accepted the August date after a long distance call showed Orr could not depart before the 11th. Mr and Mrs E R Franzman of Reno are in Las Vegas exploring a possible home investment and express optimism about the city’s prospects.
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Wm. E. Orr
Reno
Judge Bartlett
Bartlett
Judge Orr
Las Vegas
Orr
E. R. Franzman
Vegas
Labor Council opens new headquarters in Las Vegas
Central Labor Council offices moved into temporary quarters over the Boulder Club in Las Vegas. The carpenters union hosted a ninety strong meeting and furniture was donated. Van Dusen, council agent, outlined hours and planned schedules for electricians hod carriers painters and other unions. A public Labor Day event is planned at Lorenzi’s with free bathing dancing and a meal.
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New Boulder Club
Central Labor Council
Boulder Club
Carpenters Union
Labor
R. L. van Dusen
van Dusen
Las Vegas
Vegas
Lorenzi
River Disaster Averted On Colorado River
Emery recalled the incident after the high water as his boat, a 28 foot vessel designed for 25 passengers, avoided damage aside from a clogged propeller. He noted he fed the fish too much and listed famous patrons including Herbert Hoover, Elwood Mead, and others who rode with him.
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Murl
Colorado
Emery
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Work
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Reclamation
Elwood Mead
Hughes Hearing Set for Tomorrow Continues Las Vegas Saga
The report details Hughes statements on a complex chase involving his daughter Ruth Harris and her husband, a California move to Mt Charleston, and a later arrest after officers fired on Hughes and his sons. It notes ongoing legal steps, a custody and marriage tension, and plans for Hughes to surrender.
Local residents head in many directions for travel this week
Personal items show Dr Roy W Martin leaving for Los Angeles Sunday morning. F A Ferron arrived home after a week in Los Angeles. Mrs J T Watters ill since returning from Los Angeles. Miss Eva Sallas and Miss Dorothy White back from Salt Lake City. Perry of Penny store on two weeks vacation. A C Grant to Los Angeles for a week with family. Edward A Tunis left for Los Angeles aiming to return late in the week. C D Keeler returned from two weeks in the San Bernardino mountains. Mrs Keeler stays another week. Mr and Mrs Joe Stephens and daughter depart Friday for Tonopah for oiling duties on the Goldfield Tonopah highway. S D A Robertson, builder of the Wadsworth home, leaves for Glendale for three or four weeks. Mrs Grace V Crawford and grandson Billie Stinson return from Mt Charleston. A B Mortenson back from Salt Lake City with Mrs Mortenson for a few weeks. Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson back from Southern California by way of Reno. J P King Otis Smith and Barny Taylor plan to depart for Texas by car at 4 this morning with Frank Butcher joining the Kings. Louise and Leona King Otis Smiths son and three Taylor children join parents on trip. Thelma Smith stays in Southern California for the summer.
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Insurance
Las Vegas
Alkire
Hughes
Ruth Harris
Los Angeles
Montebello
California
Mt. Charleston
Vegas
Chrysler
Monteello
A. P. Narlain
Pershing Square
Leslie
Charles E. Hughes
Grace V. Crawford
Billie Stinson
A. B. Mortenson
Salt Lake City
Mortenson
J. P. King
Otis Smith
Barney Taylor
Texas
Frank Butcher
Louise
Leona King
Taylor
Thelma Smith
Littlefield Dam Floods Virgin with Little Loss and Rescue
The Littlefield Dam flood reached the bridge below Bunkerville nine miles from Mesquite at 4 03 p m. No loss of life occurred at Mesquite or Bunkerville though some livestock were rescued after rising waters. A deep silt coating fouled the Mesquite bridge. Dam construction nearby was about 150 000 in progress and wrecked machinery buried under debris. Diversion dams failed in Mesquite and Bunkerville as the flood overtopped the Mesquite bridge and rushed down in a heavy surge.
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Page One
Bunkerville
Mesquite
Eldon Leavitt
M. E. Leavitt
Las Vegas
Am W. Darling
Littlefish
Gessell
Claude Curran
City to Purchase New Automobile
City commissioners vote to trade in the old Buick for a new automobile not to exceed 1600 dollars. The best offer on the old car will be given preference as Commissioner Roscoe Thomas seeks bids from Chrysler Studebaker Dodge and Buick agencies.
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Board of City Commissioners
Roscoe Thomas
Chrysler
Studebaker
Dodge
Buick
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Open Air
Carson Phone
Iea
Gareth Hughes
H. B. Warner
Anita Stewart
Iceman
National Ice CO
Underwood
White Cross Drug CO
Roy v. Martin
Pres
Dirigible
Newport
Labor Council
Bailey's
R. J
Jay Gould
John E. Parsons
F. A. Ferron
Los Angel
Eva Sallas
Dorothy White
Mr. Perry
A. C. Grant
Ford
Edward A. Tunis
C. D. Keeler
San Bernardino Mountains
Mrs. Keeler
Joe Stephens
Tonopah
Mr. Stephens
State Highway Department
Sos
D. A. Robertson
Wadsworth
Seventh Street
Glendale
Fred Wilson
West Adams
F. W. Owen
W. Sixth St
Littlefield Dam
Third and
Carson St. Tel
Aye
Walter G. Pico
Delkin Bldg
Patho-Neurometer
Blue Jay Inn
Nevada
Las Vegas Mercantile Corporation
Rainbow Buffet
LAS Vegas Mercantile Corp
Fremont St
South First St
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