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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

5

Highway contract accepted for asphaltic fuel oil project

On August 6 1929 Contract No 192 between Jack Casson and the State of Nevada for furnishing and applying asphaltic fuel oil on a highway from 6 miles 8 west of Apex Summit to Crystal Clark County was accepted. Creditors claims against this contract may be filed with the undersigned up to September standard 1929 for securing proper legal procedure under Section 17 Chapter 169 Statutes 1917 as amended. Signed by H C Durkee State Highway Engineer.

Jack Casson Wheelwright Construction Company State of Nevada Apex Crystal Clark County

Notice to Creditors in Nevada Highway Contract

Notice to creditors and others concern ed that the 187 between Wheelwright Construction Company and the State of Nevada for reconstructing a highway from 6 miles 8 W of Apex Summit to Crystal, Clark County was accepted. Creditors claims against this contract can be filed with the undersigned up to September 5th 1929 for the purpose of securing proper legal procedure. State Highway Engineer J. C. Durkee.

Notice of Final Account and Distribution in Smith Estate

In the Tent Judicial District Court Clark County Nevada the estate of Edward Everett Smith also known as Edward E Smith deceased. Mabel Mihoover Sandifer executrix has presented first and final account for settlement and distribution with hearing set for August 14 1929 at 10 AM in Las Vegas Court House. Any interested party may appear and file written exceptions. Also notice that Whiteside disclaims responsibility for debts or transactions contracted by Lee Soures or F L Soures signed A M Whiteside San Francisco Cal 2172 Mission St 96 97 98

State of Nevada County of Clark Edward Everett Smith Edward F. Smith E. E. Smith Mabel Mihoover Sandifer Edward E Smith Las Vegas A. M. Whiteside

Stunt Man Falls 14000 Feet Before Parachute Rip Cord

Chicago reports Jack Cope, veteran air stunt man, stepped from a plane at 15200 feet and fell 14000 feet before pulling the rip cord. Officials say he set a new record for a delayed drop.

Chicago U.P Jack Cope Municipal

Shot Brings Pause On 60 MPH Trip Through Las Vegas

Hart Vance of Ohio paused in Las Vegas on a sixty mile per hour journey from Ohio to Los Angeles after a shot into the air by Officer Fred Northern and temporary traffic officer FP L Souers halted him near a school grounds. Vance posted $25 bail and continued on his way.

Hart Vance Ohio Las Vegas Los Angeles Fred Northern FP. L. Souers Northern Vance

Mayor Porter in Los Angeles Receives Death Threat

Los Angeles mayor John C. Porter received a mailed death threat warning him to lay low or face death by August 17. It was his sixth such note since taking office about a month ago, and he turned the letter over to police.

Los Angeles John C. Porter Porter

Cleaners Adopt Cash, Carry System in Las Vegas

Deseret Tailoring Company launches a cash and carry cleaning service in Las Vegas. Management says the system aligns with current trends and will appeal to residents seeking to stretch dollars. The shop will operate at 103 South Second Street.

Deseret Tailoring Company Las Vegas Times South Second Street

Monroe divorce suit cites cat attack by husband

In Los Angeles on August 12 a divorce filing alleges John J. Monroe threw a cat at his wife Mrs. Willie McClelland Monroe. The cat allegedly objected and scratched Mrs. Monroe’s face according to the complaint.

Los Angeles Willie McClelland Monroe John J. Monroe

Mercantile Linoleum Specialist Takes Post in Las Vegas

LeRoy Jones has taken charge of the linoleum department of the Las Vegas Mercantile corporation. Jones comes from Los Angeles where he led the floor covering department of a large store for eight years.

LeRoy Jones Las Vegas Mercantile Corporation Mr Jones Los Angeles

Christian Science Society Sale and Services Notice

A notice lists sale of a quantity of fine gravel by the Christian Science Society with contact Mr Streett at El Patio Theater. Also announces meetings at Majestic Theater Fremont Street with Sunday School 9 45 a m and Sunday Services 11 00 a m and Wednesday testimonials of healing at 5 30 p m.

Streett el Patio Theater Christian Science Society Majestic Theater Fremont Street Christian Science

Vegas Lodge Notice of Masonic Communications

Vegas Lodge No 2 F and A M stated communications held first Monday of the month at Masonic Hall. Special communications for work announced by the Trestle Board. Visiting brothers welcome. Earl F Davison W M. W N Schuyler Secretary.

Vegas Masonic Hall Earl F. Davison

Regular Meetings Set For Beckley Hall

Regular meetings occur on the first and third Tuesdays each month at 7 30 p m at Beckleys Hall Local clumbers and visiting brothers are cordially invited John Gordon C C Julius Ahlstrom K R

Eagles Las Vegas Aerie No Order of Eagles Levy Beckley’s Hall

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