Hold Local Pan On Felony Charge Airplanes Will Hunt Couple Lost On River
The War Department ordered intensified search by Army Air Corps along the Colorado River for Glenn Hyde and his wife of Henson Idaho presumed lost after three weeks in an open scow. R C Hyde, father, urged continued hunt. he traveled to assist in the Grand Canyon area rescue effort. The newlyweds honeymooned when their boat capsized and they swam ashore at an unknown point.
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Secretary of War
Army Air Corps
Colorado River
Glenn Hyde
Henson
Idaho
Gradn Canyon
War Department
Hyde
R. C. Hyde
Colorado
Las Vegas
Grand Canyon
Hydes
Local Chamber Postpones Meeting to Wednesday Noon
The local chamber of commerce will not hold its meeting on Tuesday due to Christmas. The gathering is rescheduled for Wednesday at 12 o'clock noon with a note urging full attendance for important business.
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Chamber of Comerce
Long Distance Service Opens Soon From Las Vegas
S J Lawson announces Consolidated Power and Telephone Co will open long distance service from Las Vegas to all U S Canada and Mexico within weeks Negotiations have continued with long distance providers as trunk line construction delays push completion past January 1st Officials report plans are approved and in motion.
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Las Vegas
United States
Canada
Mexico
S. J. Lawson
Consolidated Power & Telephone Company
Christmas Gift Photo Update From God Mentioned
A reporter notes gratitude for what is described as the greatest Christmas gift ever received. The Associated Press photos were provided via local photographer L. J. Oakes.
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Gacy
Associated Press
L. J. Oakes
Senate postpones treaty action until after the holidays
Washington reports the Kellogg anti war treaty approval is delayed until after Christmas recess following Borah and party leaders decision.
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Senate
Washington
Borah
British King George III Health Update Brightens Christmas Mood
London reports the king’s condition remains steady amid a rising afternoon fever from a severe infection. Public sentiment stays calm and subdued, with Christmas activities continuing in restrained cheer despite the health concerns.
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London
George
Labor Movie Screening in Las Vegas Promotes Unions
The Majestic Theater hosts the first privately shown labor film The Contrast by Labor Film Service Inc. on Sunday December 23 at 3 00 pm. Invitations are held by Las Vegas union officials with extra tickets available at the door.
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Las Vegas
Majestic Theater
Messrs. Cragin and Pike
Labor Film Service, Inc
New York City
Labor
Santa Visits Tiny Tots at Kindergarten Christmas Party
Nearly a hundred kindergarten and first grade pupils gathered in the kindergarten room for a Christmas Party hosted by Miss Hancock, Miss Cropper, and Miss Ottingeg. The program featured a vivid tell of the first Christmas by Miss Hancock, children then joyfully received candy from Santa Claus and enjoyed decorated animal cookies donated by IM Hodgman.
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Mary
Santa Claus
IM. Hodgman
Abandonment Proposed For Carson City Mint Site
The United States mint at Carson City faces full abandonment after decades of minimal use. The Treasury Department recommends cutting funding for the assayer and moving civil service staff to the federal building nearby, ending the mint’s active role since its 1866 opening amid Nevada’s mining boom.
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Carson City
United States Mint
Nevada
Treasury Department of the
United States
Perons
Civil Service
Federal
Mint
Carson Q Xecite
Masonic Lodge
State Prison
Comstock
Silver City
Pinenut
Saw Hill
Dayton
Carson Creek
Loyal Troops Defeat Rebels in Afghanistan Conflict
London dispatch reports King Amanullah forces pushing forward near Kabul and attacking rebel stronghold in the Bagibala Hills while acknowledging the revolt remains serious. Troops loyal to the Afghan king have repulsed rebel units in surrounding territory.
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London
Amanullah
Afghanistan
Kabul
Bagibala Hills
Associated Press solo Las Vegas Boulder Dam coverage
The Associated Press sent a reporter to Las Vegas to cover Boulder Dam victory celebrations. George Ellis from the Los Angeles office spent three days in Las Vegas, providing nationwide publicity and highlighting the city as the center of Boulder Dam activity. Citizens thank AP for its interest.
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Associated Press
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
George Ellis
Los Angeles
Signers of Recall Bill Withdraw Signatures
Several petitions circulate among recall signers asking to remove names. Some say they signed under a misunderstanding and now reconsider, believing it best for the city to avoid internal strife at present.
Discovery Well Spouts Oil on Goodrich Farm Near Ocracoke
In Ocracoke North Carolina on the Goodrich farm a new discovery well yields around 7000 barrels daily amid a rush of oil prospecting. The 80 acre family plot was inherited from a late mother with two children Arlene aged one and Dale aged fifteen. Ed Ganey of Oklahoma visits Las Vegas for Christmas with Dr. and Mrs. F R Mildren.
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Ocracoke
N. C
Poi
Goodrich
Kansas
Theamily
Arlene
Dale
Ed Ganey
Oklahoma
Las Vegas
F. R. Mildren
Army Refuses Volunteers as War Looms
In Asuncion Paraguay on December 22 the government ordered the army not to accept more volunteers who rushed to enlist as a potential war with Bolivia loomed. Officials said expanding the force would drain labor from farms and industries.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Bolivia
Then Came the Dam by Alden Chambers published in Age
Alden Chambers Los Angeles poet and author writes Then Came the Dam. It was sent to the Age editor as his contribution to Las Vegas celebration of the Boulder Dam victory.
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Alden Chambers
Los Angeles
the Age
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Then Came the Dam by Alden Chambers
Fragmentary verse recounts a trek through a drought and flood turning sand to loam. The narrator endures thirst and heat before finding water and a fertile land promising a home for people and animals with potential gold.
Las Vegas Grammar School Christmas Program Delights Audience
Intermediate grade pupils staged a standout Christmas program in Las Vegas with The Story of the Birth of Christ, Santa Claus operetta At Home with Santa Claus, and a high school orchestra. Cast included Shirley Ferron as Virgin Mary and Barbara Ferron as Mrs Santa Claus, with art-class scenery by Miss Louise Jensen.
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Las Vegas
Virgin Mary
Shirley Ferron
Willa Higbie
Nila
Ebba Lundquist
Louise Jenson
Sara Wilson
Ethel Oxley
L. E. Rowe
Eldon Kent
Helen Craner
Eldon Larson
Harold Pike
A Claus Charles Doherty
Santa Claus
Ella Varella
Merry Christmas
Barbara Ferron
Carl Krause
Pauline Honrath
Jean James T Nick Billy Bingham
Dimples
Commodore Ray Mabey
Stella Gordon
Florence Thurman
Sara _ Jane Flowers
Winona Barlow
Verle Allen
Marjorie Rockwell
Mary Kelley
Teresa_ Barolo
Lee Rand Orr
Billie Ogle
Junior Rampling
Jack Colbert
Francis Bozzarth
Archie Walden
Billie Trelease
Robert Juniot
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
Louise Jensen
Christmas services at Christ Church schedule
The Christmas program lists Advent Holy Communion at 8 a.m. on Sunday December 23 with Church School at 9 45 a.m. Morning prayer at 11 a.m. A Church School tree and entertainment at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Midnight Service at 11 30 p.m. Christmas Day Holy Communion at 9 a.m. December 26 St Stephens December 27 St John Evan December 28 Holy Innocents Holy Communion at 9 a.m.
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Holy Communion
St. Stephens
St. John Evan
Holy Innocents
Sanity hearing set for Mrs Kahiman Monday
Mrs Mayme Kahiman will appear before the District Court Monday afternoon for a hearing on her sanity after her second attempted suicide by drinking lysol Wednesday night. Charles P Squires Colorado River Commissioner returns from Washington on No 7 tomorrow evening.
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Mayme Kahiman
Charles P. Squires
Colorado
Washington
Flu Epidemic Eases in Southern California
Influenza infections in Southern California show signs of waning after a peak two weeks ago. Los Angeles records 225 deaths this month, with health officials reporting 93 new cases yesterday, down from 800 cases in a single day at the height.
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Los Angeles
California
Health Department
Hoover Sails for Home After Rio Visit
President elect Herbert Hoover prepares to sail on the U S S Utah for the return trip tonight from Rio de Janeiro. He is greeted by thousands as rose petals fill the streets and a large mail batch awaits his attention aboard the battleship. Officials say Hoover will need weeks to answer the correspondence.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Herbert Hoover
Utah
Rio Banca
Hoover
Truck Crash Injures McGill Driver Gordon Dittmore
Gordon Dittmore, driver for Goodman Tidball Merc Co at McGill, was severely injured when his truck rolled on a Steptoe City to McGill run. He suffered a fractured pelvis and ruptured bladder, was taken to Steptoe Valley hospital, and remained in serious condition though improving.
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Gordon Dittmore
Goodman-Tidball Merc. Co
McGill
Dittmore
Steptoe City
Steptoe Valley Hospital
Lates
Ely Daily Times
Allied Powers Seek US Entry in Reparations Pact
A Foreign Office memorandum from Paris on December 23 emphasizes strong desire for American participation and outlines methods agreed by Germany and the allied powers for a final settlement of the reparations problem.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Germany
Bellevue High Adopts Teaching With Movies In Class
Bellevue High School implements motion pictures in instruction using a combilation stereoptical and moving picture machine funded by student entertainments. Principal J. Nelson Mowls says the device supplements oral instruction and textbooks, aids American history and social studies, and will be used for singing without singing books. Fred Hesse Jr returns home from California Tech for Christmas vacation.
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Pittsburgh
Bellevue High School
J. Nelson Mowls
Bellevue High
Fred Hesse, Jr
California Tech
Dam Day Auto Crash Blamed on DUI Arrest
C E Mills, local barber, released on 2000 bond after being charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor at excessive speed and striking the Ullom car, injuring several occupants. Norman Ullom 11 suffered severe leg injuries and possible internal injuries. incident occurred at Carson and South First streets ending Boulder Dam victory celebration. Mrs Ullom's chauffeur Bert Nicholson and others were hospitalized. The case was arraigned in Justice Court on a felony complaint.
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George Ulcom
Ulom
C. E. Mills
Justice Court
Harley A. Harmon
Ullom
Boulder Dam
Art Goebel Famed Flyer Shows Improvement After Illness
Wichita Kansas December report states Art Goebel the famous trans Pacific flyer is much improved after pneumonia struck him at home following an appendicitis operation. Oilman Frank Phillips, Goebel's financier, was at his bedside as his life hung in the balance during the crisis and ether pneumonia was diagnosed.
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Wichita
Kas
Art Goebel
Goebel
Frank Phillips
Oklahoma
Gobel
Thanksgiving at Boulder Dam site draws 200 residents
More than two hundred locals paused holiday celebrations to visit the Black Canyon Dam site for a prayer gathering. A motor caravan escorted by American Legion Post No 8 and local ministers collected along a 28 mile route to the riverbank for silent prayers by the muddy Colorado.
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Black Canyon Dam
Ubers
American Legion
St. Joan of Arc
Ira J, Earl
Church of Latter Day Saints
C. S. Reynolds
Methodist Episcopal Church
Colorado
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