Wobbly the dog dies on Nevada reservation
A beloved canine known as Wobbly perished on the Nevada side of the reservation just after the graveyard shift. The dog, not employed by Six Companies, Inc, rode every shift and was famed for his companionship to miners and workers, with stories of his loyalty and unique routines. Lunch Counter Employee Ray Baird has been discharged on a drunk charge by Boulder City Co. Manager Willbee.
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Nevada
Six Companies, Inc
Border City
Woobly
Ray Baird
Recreation Hall
Boulder City Co
Willbee
Snow saves old woman from fire in Wellsville
A 71 year old woman, Amanda Marsh, accidentally ignited by a kerosene spill, had flames envelop her in her kitchen. Her 82 year old husband Rufus Marsh dragged her outside and rolled her in snow to extinguish the fire.
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Wellsville
Amanda Marsh
Lawrence River Prepare Travel
Dredges operate at Wyandotte Michigan near Livingstone Channel as crews clear the coffer dam to ready the Lawrence River section for a potential St. Lawrence waterway link. Residents watch intently hoping for a record fish haul and possible rum bottles beneath rising waters on a noted routes for cross border smuggling.
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Wyandotte
Mich
Livingstone Channel
St. Lawrence Waterway
Canada
Hospital release for Mrs Bernice Dixon from Las Vegas
Mrs Bernice Dixon former employee of Professional Pharmacy has been discharged from Las Vegas hospital after an operation for appendicitis several weeks ago. It will be months before she can return to work. University of Montana forestry officials announce permits for cutting 1000 cords of firewood from university lands in Missoula Montana. The permits serve to supply fuel for needy families and clear land used for reforestation experiments at minimal school expense.
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Bernice Dixon
Las Vegas
University Tech L
Missoula
Mont
University of Montana
Spit Ballers Learn Lesson In Boulder City
Three eighth grade teachers in Boulder City arranged an after school period on January 4 to discipline pupils for daily disruptions and wise cracks. Spit-balls hit others, a pencil was thrown, and a general rumpus followed leading to late afternoon sentences for Carter Bassett Owen Taylor Ernest Allan Robert Sucher Charles Kitterman Roy Thompson George Robinson George Moore Raymond Baker. Louis Baker evaded the issue.
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Boulder City
Carter Bassett
Owen Taylor
Ernest Allan
Robert Sucher
Charles Kitterman
Roy Thompson
George Robinson
George Moore
Raymond Baker
Louis Baker
Vast homestead lands eyed as new frontier draws mixed fate
Washington January 4 The General Land Office reports about 180 million acres eligible for homesteading in the United States. Assistant Commissioner T C Havell says success demands hard work and practical living, with land scattered from Nevada to Wisconsin.
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Washington
General Land Office of the Interior Department
United States
T. C. Havell
The
Land Office
Slany
Havel
Alabama
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Nevada
Utah
California
Wyomin
Deer Exhausts Self On Ice On Klamath River
A deer ran onto the ice of the Klamath River in Oregon and could not gain traction to shore. R. L. Baldwin and Fred Bellinger pulled the exhausted animal ashore with a rope and handed it to state police for shelter until it regains strength and can be released.
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Klamath Falls
Ore
Uri
Klamath River
Baldwin
Fred Bellinger
Boulder City Practice Game With Las Vegas Squad
Boulder City held a practice game Wednesday afternoon under Coach Duke Thayer. Boulder City roster included Findley Pierce Dale Bryant Howard Wirth Lyall Roush Dean Holden with Las Vegas featuring Wilson Dayton Kelly Marico Rat. Other Boulder City players practicing were Dick Swartz Stanley Withers Robert Smith Jack Young Carl Vogen Tex Clark Robert Shirtleff Earl Tovey. Smith kept score and Lee French timed the session.
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Robert Smith
Jack Young
Carl Vogen
Tex Clark
Robert Shirtleff
Earl Tovey
Smith
Lee French
Old College Days Recalled at Mississippi College for Women
In 1888 Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus banned students from buying anything themselves, ordering purchases through teachers. The school, then Industries Institute and College for Girls, is cited as America’s first state operated girls college. Records note pepper mint candy distributions, demerits for certain dress codes, and whisky bought at 350 dollars per gallon for medicinal use.
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Columbus
Miss
UPI
Mississippi State College For Women
The
Industries Institute and College For Girls
America
Agitator Turns Over on Dam Near Company Site
An agitator owned by Six Companies Inc turned over on the upper cofferdam on January 3 around 7 p m. The operator jumped clear to avoid injury. No injuries were reported and a rescue crew was summoned to the scene. The incident remains under investigation by site supervisors and local authorities.
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Six Companies, Inc
Boulder City Society Hosts Bridge Luncheon and Theater Party
Mrs H Wright hosted a bridge luncheon at her Avenue L home with Mesdames Williamson DeWitt McGill Grubbs Larsen and Smith among the guests. Mrs Charles Hughes entertained Tuesday for her niece Mrs Grace Walsh of Sacramento California. The group attended a Las Vegas theater party after a late supper, and Mrs Walsh received Hopi pottery as a keepsake.
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Avenue L
Mesdames C. Williamson
L. DeWitt
J. M. McGill
L. Grubbs
William Larsen
M. Smith
Charles Hughes
Sixth Street
Boulder City
Grace Walsh
Sacramento
Calif
Las Vegas
Walsh
Idle prisoners threaten riot risk warns Utah warden
Salt Lake City January 4. Warden R E Davis warns state authorities that idle inmates at the Utah state penitentiary will breed discontent and possible rebellion. Only about two thirds of the 300 convicts are employed, he said, noting idleness invites plots, escapes, and bloody riots.
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Salt Lake City
Utah State Penitentiary
R. E. Davis
Davis
S P James Becomes New Member of Local Plumbing Firm
The announcement states S P James, local resident, is now a member of O K Plumbing, succeeding W J Rhoades who was long associated with the firm. James has eight years with the company and will work with M M Tenesch to serve the public, keeping the present company name.
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S. P. James
O. K. Plumbing Company
W. J. Rhoades
James
M. M. Tenesch
Judge Upgrades Fine in South Bend Intoxication Case
Ten minutes after Larry McBride was fined ten dollars for intoxication, Judge A. W. Hosinski recalled suspending a similar sentence if he left the city. Court records showed the suspicion correct and McBride was ordered to pay a total of seventy dollars.
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Prunkard
South Bend
Ind
Larry McBride
A. W. Hosinski
McBride
Boulder Briefs Record A Round of Visitors In January
Mrs George Kreutzer and daughter Adelaide return from Berkeley and California on a holiday trip. Mrs Kreutzer is secretary to City Manager Sims Ely. A G Boynton covers for Mr Weed shipping trees to the reclamation department. Landscape Gardner Weed expected back Tuesday. Mrs Stoney Stone visits Boulder City then returns to Long Beach. Mrs T M Herbert of Richfield Utah to visit briefly with Mrs Browder. Mrs Browder to accompany her to Los Angeles. Mrs Bill Harrison returns to Long Beach after a stay with her husband. Harry Mack returns from Los Angeles January 3. Mrs C F Williams arrives home January 4 after a week in Los Angeles.
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George Kreutzer
Adelaide
Berkley
San Francisco
California
Kreutzer
Sims Ely
Boulder City
A. G. Boynton
Mr. Weed
Reclamation Department
Gardner Weed
T. M. Herbert
Richfield
Ulah
Bill Harrison
Long Beach
Sensational California super-plane vows 1,000 mph flight
Pasadena January 4 United Press reports California Institute of Technology aeronautic experts describe a planned high speed aircraft that could reach 1,000 miles per hour at altitudes of 15 to 25 miles using long tubes and burning gasoline to create jet-like thrust. The design requires powerful internal combustion engines to reach speed before the tube system accelerates the craft.
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Leisecter Wagner
United Press
Pasadena
Calif
California Institute of Technology
A. L. Klein
California Tech
Wimen
Klein
Dr. Klein
Gold seekers in 1932 provide relief amid war mood
In Butte Montana and eight western states 25000 men hunted for gold in 1932, earning about 2 million dollars at roughly 75 cents a day. The effort eased unemployment, funded basic outdoor food, and relieved relief agencies. Assay office data indicate rising gold take. experts doubt totals match earlier copper production peaks.
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Unitearresse
Respondent Butte
Mont
Western Gold
Comstock
Alder Gulch
Mother Lode
ASSAY
Federal Assay Office
Helena
William L. J. Hill
Charles F. Willis
Arizona Mining Journal
State Bureau of Mines
Adams Returns From Ogden Visit At Ward's Silver State
Tom Adams manager of Ward's Silver State grocery returned Sunday from Ogden Utah where he spent the past week visiting friends and relatives.
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Tom Adams
Ward
Silver State
Ogden
Utah
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