Vegas Woman Tries Death By Own Action
Las Vegas resident Mrs. Mamie Kuhlman slashed her throat and wrists with a razor days ago, then recently attempted suicide by ingesting Lysol. Found unconscious with a head wound and Lysol on the sink, she was rushed to Hewetson Hospital with doubtful prospects for recovery. Neighbors report mental instability and deep despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kuhlman
C. E. Bulette
Hewetson Hospital
Bulette
Kuhlman
Las Vegas
Mamie Burns
Waldemar R. Burns
At Home with Santa Claus High School Christmas Operetta
Pupils of Inter mediate grades present At Home with Santa Claus in the High School auditorium at 7:00 p.m. An admission of 50 cents is charged. The cast includes Mary Shirley Ferron and Norman Mott as lead characters with a large ensemble listing many students in roles such as angels Eskimos and brownies. The two act operetta follows Santa at the North Pole and Christmas morning with productions directed by Miss Ebba Lundquist and others, with stage settings by the Grammar School class under Louise Jenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Christ Mary
Shirley Ferron
Norman Mott
Chrissie Cringle
Brady Golden
Ralph Houser
Angeles
Willa Higbie
Nila Ullom
Nola Ullom
Muriel Scharre
Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Beard
Nadine Trelease
Mickie Kelly
Dorothy Hammer
Elinor Rehbehn
Virginia Nay
Charles Doherty
Ella Varella
Barbara Ferron
Sanat Junio
Carl Krauser Thurman
Sara Jane Floers
Winona Barlow
Verle Allen
Marjorie Rockwell
Mary Kelly
Teresa Barolo
Brownies
Lee Randorr
Billie Ogle
Jack Colbert
Francis Bozarth
Walden
Archie
Explorers
Robert Schmidt
Dayton George
Jack Allen
Virgil Ham
Oscar Thacker
Buster van Walkenberg
Harry Gravelle
Heber Bleak
Eskimos
June Bradford
Audrey Watters
Gail Mildren
Norma Webb
Helen Miller
Evelyn Young
Eunice Beckley
Bessie McKenzie
Santa
North Pole
Ebba Lundquist
Louise Jenson
Sara Wilson
Ethel Oxley
Lewis E. Rowe
No PTA Meeting Until January Announced
A notice states there will be no PTA meeting until the regular January session. The message informs members to await the scheduled January gathering for any further plans or announcements.
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P.T.A
Christmas Travel and Social Notices in Las Vegas
Mrs J N Dotson travels to Salt Lake City to meet her daughter returning from the University of Nevada for the holidays. Judge and Mrs Charles Lee Horsey anticipate a Christmas reunion. Virginia arrives from Reno for state university. Charles and Mack head from Los Angeles. The Schuylers plan Los Angeles travel with Al Cahlan and the Misses Marianna and Adams. Donald will join on return. Al Moser visits from Lynndal to spend holidays with Mrs Charles Ball. Corkhill to spend Christmas in Southern California. Earl Davison back from the East. Grammar entertainment at High School tonight. Christmas program at Christmas Church Sunday evening with tree. Midnight service at Christ Episcopal Church on Christmas Eve. Jane Terry visiting Uncle John. Calvin Beach and Mrs Beach of Chicago en route to Los Angeles. Hartweald accompanies. plan weeks at Nevada Hotel. Joe N Elsmore Eureka Utah guests of Mrs Elsmore. Joe Forbes hosts Mrs Forbes.
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J. N. Dotson
Salt Lake City
Miss
University of Nevada
Judge
Charles Lee Horsey
Virginia
Reno
State University
Charles
Mack
Los Angeles
W. N. Schuyler
al Cahlan
Marian
Marianna
Adams
Donald
al Moser
Lynndal
Charles Ball
C. C. Corkhill
Madeline
California
Earl Davison
Children of Christmas Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Jane Terry
Southland
John
Calvin Beach
Chicago
Moapa
Eureka, Utah
Mrs. Elsmore
Joe Forbes
Letter Club Dance Friday at High School Gym
High school students and friends look forward to a Friday night Letter Club dance in the school gym as a belated tribute to the football team and a holiday celebration with promised fine music. Attendance urged to help ensure the event's success.
Thursday Afternoon Club Luncheon at Mrs Martin’s Home
Mrs Roy W Martin hosts the Thursday Afternoon Club for a luncheon at her Second Street residence with holly and Christmas decor. High score prize goes to Mrs John H Lightfoot. attendees include Mrs Lightfoot and other members, plus Mrs J M Heaton hosted Auction Bridge guests yesterday. Marriage licenses issued Swartz Dean Paul B 38 of Oxnard California to Gene 36 of Salem Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Martin
Second Street
Ferguson
J. M. Heaton
Auction Bridge Club
John H. Lightfoot
John H._ Lightfoot
C. E. Pembroke
W. Martin
W. N. Schuyler
Will Namee
C. C. Boyer
Swartz
Dean
Paul
Oxnard
Calif
Gene
Yalem
Oregon
Nevada Leads in 1927 Divorces as Statewide Law Boosts Rates
The Commerce Department reports Nevada's 1927 divorces surged 913 percent to 1,953, driven by three month divorce law. California marriages fell 3,177 from 56,664 in 1926 to 53,487 in 1927, while Nevada recorded 4,959 marriages. Nevada had 13.19 divorces per 1,000 population and 31 marriages per 1,000, with Texas and Ohio reporting high totals.
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United States Department of Commerce
Arizona
California
Nevada
Commerce Department
District of Columbia
Texas
Ohio
Vermont
Death threat received by judge during Ranieri trial
Chicago December 20 a letter threatening death to Judge Robert E Gentzel was received by the judge shortly before he resumed the trial of three defendants charged with kidnapping ten year old Billy Ranieri.
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Chicago
Robert E. Gentzel
Billy Ranieri
International Nickel plan would control 95 percent of world supply
New York Dec 20 Directors of the International Nickel Company of Canada Ltd voted for an exchange of stock with the Mond Nickel Company Ltd in a plan to place control of 95 percent of the world nickel supply in International Nickel.
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New York
International Nickel Company of Canada, Ltd
Mond Nickel Company, Ltd, Ln
International Nickel
Nevada teachers examination date set at Court House Las Vegas
The Nevada State Teachers examination will be conducted in the Deputy Superintendent's office at the Court House in Las Vegas. The exam will take place Wednesday afternoon, December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Court House
Las Vegas
Airmail Breaks Record With 115 Tons Delivered
A record airlift today saw two planes land at Western Air Express field. A Tri motor Fokker and a Douglas delivered 115 tons of airmail, proving the system’s practicability and helping ease pre Christmas mail congestion.
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Douglas
Western Air Express
Kellogg Treaty Halts Navy Bill Consideration
Washington dispatch reports Chairman Hale of the Navy Committee moved to take up a bill for funding 15 cruisers. Opponents sought to delay to debate Kellogg anti-war treaty. After stalling, senators agreed to consider both Kellogg treaty and naval construction after the recess.
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Washington
Hale
Navy Committee
Senate
Convicts Recaptured After Escape from McNeil's Island Penitentiary
Two convicts recaptured after a clever escape from the United States penitentiary at McNeil's Island. Jess Serving life for murder in San Francisco and Alvin Hodges, 20, serving one year for automobile theft in Phoenix were taken back into custody in Tacoma.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jess
San Francisco
Alvin Hodges
Phoenix
Arizona
United Sttes
McNeil’s Island
Knights of Pythias Ball to Ring in New Year
Charleston Lodge No. 36 Knights of Pythias will host its fifteenth annual masked ball at the Elks Hall on New Year’s Eve. The event is a long standing celebration expected to be as successful as in prior years.
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Charleston
Knights of Pythias
Elks’ Hall
King’s Progress Is Established In Official Bulletin
An official bulletin states the King’s progress has been established on a firmer basis. The right lung is improved and the heart is slowly gathering force. Exhaustion remains profound but general strength is slightly improved.
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London
Roundup of 150 Suspects Ties to Kidnapping Trial
Chicago reports police actions tied to the September kidnapping of a child and the related slaying of Ole Scully. On the second day of the trial, authorities intensified a broad sweep, arresting more than 150 suspects in a citywide crackdown on lawlessness connected to the case.
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Chicago
Ole Scully
Mexican Pays Fine in Municipal Court
Steve Garcia a Mexican was found guilty of intoxication in the Justice Court and fined fifty dollars by Judge P H Springer. Until the fine is paid Garcia will remain in jail. Mrs Lou Martin entertained the ladies of Normada Lodge No 480 at a luncheon Wednesday at her North Fourth street home. They enjoyed Christmas festivities, a tree, gifts, and an afternoon of cards.
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Steve Garcia
Justice Court
P. H. Springer
Garcia
Lou Martin
Normada Lodge No. 480
North Fourth Street
Virgin Valley Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Planned
The Clark County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at Bunkerville High School in the Virgin Valley on December 31 with President Clarence A. Lewis presiding. Frank Evans general counsel of the American Farm Bureau Federation will be principal speaker on The Farm Bureau Service. Evans meets Moapa Growers January 1. January 2 Evans and Cecil Creel speak at a luncheon hosted by Las Vegas Rotary Kiwanis clubs and the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County Farm Bureau
Bunkerville
Virgin Valey High School
Clarence A. Lewis
Frank Evans
American Parm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau Service
Evans
Moapa Growers, Inc
Cecil Creel
Las Vegas
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Chamber of Commerce
Western Union service criticized for Las Vegas delays
The Age notes Western Union delivery in Las Vegas lags behind the community’s 20 year growth. Officials and employees, including Mundy and Hunting, are praised for effort but lack of staff during peak hours creates congestion. Two boys on duty from noon to five could ease the backlog.
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Western Union Company
Mundy
Hunting
Las Vegas
Legion Auxiliary Elects New Officers
The annual election of officers was held at the Legion Hall on Monday evening. Mrs Leonard Blood was elected President, Mrs Claude Mackey Vice-president, Mrs Henry Deadrich Secretary, Mrs N R Burkhart Treasurer, Mrs J D Smith Chaplain, and Mrs C D Farrar Sergeant at Arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Leonard Blood
Claude Mackey
Henry Deadrich
N. R. Burkhart
J. D. Smith
C. D. Farrar
Fire alarm crowds street as stove flare sparks near law office
A gasoline stove flared up in the Griffith building threatening the law office of I. S. Thompson in Las Vegas. The alarm drew crowds into the streets while onlookers briefly speculated it signaled President Coolidge signing the Boulder Dam bill. The fire was quickly extinguished and the stove removed with no damage.
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I. S. Thompson
Griffith Building
Las Vegas
Coolidge
Boulder Dam
Gas main blast shakes West London shops
A gas main explosion in a central London street followed workers entering a tunnel with an electric blower to clear foul air. The blast damaged storefronts and wounded seventeen people who were taken to hospitals for serious injuries.
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London
Recall Petition Filed Against Las Vegas Mayor J F Hesse
City Clerk prepares to verify a list of signers for a recall petition against Mayor J F Hesse of Las Vegas Nevada. Petitioners allege failure to administer duties and oppose constituents, seeking a special election to decide recall. Attorney for petitioners is A A Hinman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hesse
Wm. L. Scott
J. F. Hesse
Las Vegas
County of Clark
State of Nevada
City of
A. A. Hinman
Mellon Retort to Rep Garner Forces Treasury Claims
Washington December 20 The exchange centers on Representative Garner of Texas accusing Secretary Mellon of misrepresenting treasury conditions to Congress. Mellon replies Garner used wrong figures that do not fit the facts and notes the treasurer bears responsibility for statements while Garner does not. Under-secretary Mills says there would be no deficit unless Congress spends more.
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Washington
Garner
Texas
Mellon
Treasury
Congress
Mills
Celebrate Christmas at Rotary Club luncheon
The Rotary Club noon gathering offered a joyful mood after the Boulder Dam bill passage. Rev. Boyd Parker led a program with Christ Church choir performing carols such as Adeste Fideles and Hark the Herald Angels Sing, while solos and readings followed. A Christmas charity collection was taken. guest Rotarian Al Hall of Kingman attended.
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Rotary Club
Boulder Dam
Senate
Boyd Parker
Herald Angels
Perle Brown
Warren F. Parker
C. C. Boyer
Hal L. Hewetson
Ebba Lundquist
Alice Doherty
Messrs
Rea
Dames and Harland
Charles P. Squires
Parker
Roy W. Martin
Raby J. Newton
Rotary Education
Father Reardon
al Hall of
Kingman
Myers Resigns From Federal Trade Commission
Washington December 20. Chairman Abram F Myers of the Federal Trade Commission forwarded his resignation to President Coolidge today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abram F. Myers
Federal Trade Commission
Coolidge
Woman sets air endurance record at Roosevelt Field
Miss Viola Gentry landed at 1 51 this afternoon after a rain filled flight establishing a woman endurance solo record of 86 minutes 37 seconds at Roosevelt Field New York.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Viola Gentry
Hyde's Boat Found On Colorado River Trip
Hyde and wife believed stranded after their Colorado River voyage. search intensified 13 miles below Diamond Creek near site where Powell expedition men vanished in 1869.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
Glenn Hyde
Colorado River
Diamond Creek
Powell
Las Vegas Growth Promise Amid Boulder Bill Debate
A Nevada town faces a future tied to Boulder Dam and rising land values. Local boosters warn against overambitious plans that could scare investors, while Los Angeles real estate players see gains. The piece stresses Las Vegas could become the state’s largest city if the right path is chosen.
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Congress
Vegas
Boulder Dam
California
el Centro
Imperial Valley
Senate
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
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