Las Vegas Business News 1937 Shows Growth Amid Recession
Interviews with local business leaders report that Las Vegas experienced solid holiday 1937 activity. The First National Bank of Nevada Las Vegas branch notes assets near 3.3 million and overall 1937 growth over 1936, while El Portal Theatre and Frank Beam Lumber cite strong years and optimism for 1938. HOTEL SAGEV reports full occupancy during holidays.
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Las Vegas
Wengert
First National Bank of Nevada
United States
Tom Pickett
el Portal
Western Union Telegraph Office Sees Strong 1937 Holiday Business
Gilmer, manager of the Las Vegas gas office, reports Western Union Telegraph Company business over the holiday season was robust, with 1937 surpassing 1936 in activity and volume.
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Gol Gilmer
Las Vegas
Western Union Telegraph Company
Palace Theater Reports Strong 1937 Holiday Run
Arthur Brick notes 1937 business beat 1936. expects 1938 to be as good. Frank Gussevelle, Texas Company local manager, says 1937 business was best yet and the recent holiday season was the strongest ever.
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Arthur Brick
Palace Theater
Frank Gussevelle
Texas Company
Hardware trade and holiday sales in 1937 year
Ed Stinson reports our holiday trade exceeded 1936, while the year overall matched 1936. He notes improved seasonal business and steady annual performance, reflecting cautious consumer activity and competitive market conditions.
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ED Stinson
J. H. Umaugh Jewelry Business Through 1987
The record notes that J. H. Umaugh Jewelry and business generally held steady through 1987, comparable to conditions in 1936 overall.
Read City Drug Co Reports Strong Holiday Business
Geo M Crone manager notes the firm enjoyed the best holiday sales in years and that 1937 showed a modest uptick over the prior season as shoppers flocked to town. The last weeks of the year brought steady demand and customers greeted staff with friendly praise.
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Geo. M. Crone
Mgr
City Drug Co
Jewelry and Men’s Store Report 1937 Trade Strong
M W Davis Jewelry notes holiday sales and full year 1937 meeting 1936 levels, calling 1936 an excellent year. Jack Price Men’s Store reports an excellent year with holiday trade described as the best in the store’s history.
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Jack Price
Tourist Rush Fills Las Vegas Rooms Despite Big Events
O L Ver Goerman secretary of the chamber notes a record tourist rush over the last weekend with every room filled. He cites about 750000 visitors to Las Vegas and the Boulder Dam area for the year just closed, despite Rose Bowl races Santa Anita and Tournament of Roses. J C Wangsgard manager Se
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Olver Goerman
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Anita
Las Vegas
Boulder Dam
Coltons Visit in Las Vegas and 1937 Retail Outlook
Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Colton of Logandale visited relatives in Vegas over Sunday. A statement from Bob Kaltenborn of General Auto Parts notes a 20 percent sales rise in the first nine months of 1937 over 1936, with August 1937 the best month and December slightly above 1936.
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Roderick Colton
Logandale
Vegas
Bob Kaltenborn
General Auto Parts
Penney Company Year Report Announces Stable 1937 Trade
Harve Perry reports J C Penney Company held similar business levels in 1937 to 1936. Holiday trade matched 1936's high volume, despite broader national declines. He credits strong patronage and expresses satisfaction with store performance.
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Harve Perry
J. C. Penney Company
Nantz Inspects Vegas Property Visit By Indiana Lawyer
Thomas A. Nantz a Terre Haute attorney and his daughter Mrs. Raymond Rightsell of Stevens Point Wisconsin arrived in Las Vegas Monday for a visit and to look after Nantz property interests. Nantz has long owned valuable Fremont Street property. Rightsell works in education in Stevens Point. They plan to tour Boulder Dam and other local sights.
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Thomas A. Nantz
Terre Haute
Indiana
Raymond Rightsell
Stevens Point
Wisconsin
Vegas
Nantz
Las Vegas
Fremont Street
Rightsell
Boulder Dam
Yates entertain friends with New Year’s Eve pan game
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Yates hosted a small party marking New Year’s Eve with a game of pan. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ferron, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Squires, Mrs. J. T Watters, Mrs Hazel Williams, and Mrs. Woods Pierce.
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O. W. Yates
W. E. Ferron
C. P. Squires
J. T Watters
Hazel Williams
Woods Pierce
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Frank Beam Lumber Company
J. H. Umbaugh
M. W. Davis
J. C. Wangsgard
Coltons
Aimee
Eleano Holm
Rowan of Players
Nwarecel
Aera
Thurs
Nhumon
Alsd Comedy——News
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