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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
1
County commissioners direct remodel of the old commissioner's room for use by the district attorney. Beginning the new year all county offices will be in the courthouse, eliminating rental expenses. The first floor space previously used by the school department will house the commissioners. A rear driveway has been paved with bound gravel, improving access.
City Commissioners approved Keno licenses for the Las Vegas Club Boulder Club and Silver Club for the next quarter after requiring uniform card prices per drawing. Commissioner Marble pressed the change while Commissioner Down urged further talks with county officials who already favor licenses.
Betsy O'Riley Gamble distributed eighty three Christmas baskets to needy families. The baskets from her home contained all trimmings for a Christmas dinner as part of a community relief effort.
The Age marks its thirtieth year wishing Las Vegas a Happy and Prosperous New Year. It reflects on thirty years of pioneers and a future era of prosperity for southern Nevada, urging residents to seize the opportunities created by earlier faith.
The Rio Grande service station at the northeast corner of Third and Fremont streets is nearing completion and is expected to open to the public within two weeks.
A general storm centers over the inter mountain area bringing rain or snow to southern Nevada while California and the Pacific Coast endure heavy rains with snow in higher mountains.
Three new faces will appear in county affairs after the new year. Ernest Ward becomes County Recorder and Auditor. Lloyd Payne is the newly elected county clerk. Rod Foley takes over district attorney duties with William Scott as assistant. Marion Earl becomes the new Justice of the Peace.
Mrs Gamble marked her twenty second Yuletide with assistance from Mr and Mrs Lloyd Payne Mr and Mrs Gene Parks Mr and Mrs Leonard Arnett and Mr and Mrs Joé6 Keate in a family observance.
Clark County delegates to the 1985 Nevada state legislature prepare for the session. Key items include revamping the truck tax law, instituting highway entrance checks, electing Las Vegas city judge and city attorney, Boulder Dam power policy, and a rule barring county officers from other business while in office.
Bud S. Barett and C. F. Dixon were installed as masters of the Masonic Lodges of Las Vegas and Boulder City at a joint Boulder City meeting. Dr. William S. Park presided as installing officer, succeeding K. O. Knudson and H. O. Wattis. The event ended with a dancing reception for Masons and the Eastern Star.
H I Medlin and William A Minn ger were fined ten dollars and five dollars respectively in City Court on Thursday for disturbing the peace on Christmas Eve at a local resort.
Las Vegas and Boulder City will be well represented at the Stanford Year’s Day game. About 200 fans from the area are expected to witness the event and help usher in the new year, though the report notes some uncertainty.
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