Las Vegas to get new public airport north of town
P A Simon announces plans for a privately owned yet public use field seven and a half miles north of Las Vegas. Construction begins next week with airport engineers arriving to draw plans before Tuesday. Nevada Airlines and another carrier plan to use the field, with Western Air Express also possible.
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Las Vegas
P. A. Simon
Nevada
Airport Inc
Simon
Texas Company
WIL Envire Express
Western Air Express
Salt Lake City
A. C. Derrick
Lindberghs Sought in Georgia Honeymoon Isle Rumor
Savannah Ga May 31 The search for Colonel Lindbergh and his bride of four days moved to a small semi tropical island off the Georgia coast famous for legends. A rumor the newlyweds honeymooned on St Katherine's Island circulated but reporters found the island inaccessible and unclear tonight.
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Savannah
Lindbergh
Georgia
Atlantic
St. Katherine's Island
Shriners Arrive in LA for Conclave
First of the estimated 50,000 Shriners who hold their annual convention here next week arrived in Southern California at noon today. The arrival marks the opening phase of a gathering that will bring many participants to the city for the event.
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Los Angeles
Shriners
California
Bathing-suit stroll in Northampton stirs town moral debate
Four Smith College students in bathing suits paraded on Main Street in Coolidge’s hometown Northampton Massachusetts seeking relief from heat. Patrolman Meehan, unsure of any law banning one piece swimsuits, consulted Chief Bresnarp who said public appearance in a bathing suit, if appropriate to college education, is acceptable.
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Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Calvin Coolidge
John J. Meehan
Meehan
Pohan
New Officials On Job Today
Three newly elected city officers assume duties this morning Viola Burns as city clerk and Lou B Hansell and Roscoe W Thomas as city commissioners. The commissioners will take seats Monday at 3 pm for the organization meeting with another meeting planned for Thursday. Roy Neagle and W B Mundy retire from the council. The city clerk’s office opens early next week in the new courthouse headquarters, with Viola Burns presiding. The old office will handle only county business.
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Viola Burns
Lou B. Hansell
Roscoe W. Thomas
Roy Neagle
W. B. Mundy
Court House
Peruvian Flyers Reach New York in Long Flight
Two Peruvian aviators Captain Martinez di Pinillos and Lieut. Carlos Zegarra landed at Menefee airport in New Orleans at 2 05 p m completing a long flight linking the north and south American continents.
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New Orleans
Martinez di Pinillos
Carlos Zegerra
Menefee
Fire sweeps Sheboygan warehouse district
The east side of Sheboygan suffered a major blaze after an explosion at Gordon Toy Co. warehouse. By 4 p.m. flames had destroyed 15 buildings along the Fox River, with estimated damage near 1,009,000 dollars. Nearby, Jack Dempsey moved his boxing promotion base to Chicago, leasing the Coliseum for two years and planning a bout after October 1.
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Gordon Toy Co
Fox River
Chicago
Alur
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Rotary Program Honors Memorial Day Observance
The Rotary Club meeting Thursday afternoon featured a Memorial Day program with speakers from American Legion Posts No. 2 and No. 8. Rev H Siogn urged peace and warned that future wars could be worse, while Sam Shaw shared a wartime tale of sacrifice. Rev C S Reynolds spoke on duties to future generations, stressing ideals and national unity. Joe Phillips, winner of the senior Rotary scholarship, was introduced, and Maude Frazier praised the scholarship’s impact on school work and the club’s efforts.
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Rotary Club
Dave Davis
H. Siogn
Well Street Journal
Sam Shaw
American Legion Post No
Sam
Rev. C. S. Reynolds
M. E. Church
No Man’s Land
F C. Knucson
Joe Phillips
Maude Frazier
Cone
Shrined Trainheads Head for Los Angeles Convention
The first trainload of Shriners moved through Las Vegas yesterday en route to the Los Angeles convention and more are expected today. Many plan to stop over to view Las Vegas Dam site and enjoy a lively visit with colorful garb and bands likely to appear on the streets.
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Shriners
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Yester
Las Veras
Roving Of Post Office to New Site Delayed
The opening of the new post office at the corner of First and Carson is delayed indefinitely to next week or the week after due to late shipment of essential equipment. Postmaster Robert B. Griffith stated that mail boxes from Los Angeles are installed and most other items are arriving, with move date dependent on remaining materials.
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Robert B. Griffith
Los Angeles
Griffith
First and
Carson
Parley Gets River Flow Data For Colorado Basin Talks
FR Debler an engineer with the Interior Department stationed in Denver was summoned to Washington to assemble Colorado River flow data for the tri state lower basin conference now in session. He is due to arrive today with information for commissioners aiming at an Arizona compromise. Conference members will receive a mimeographed reply to Arizona’s and California’s questions and study these answers to further divide the waters and arrange a revenue schedule.
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Washington
B. Debler
Interior Department
Denver
Debler
Arizona
California
Colorado
Hoover Praises Reparation Stand at White House
Washington May 23 President Herbert Hoover praised the reparations accord as a notable contribution to stability and European economic progress after the experts conference in Paris. The White House said Hoover is hopeful the solution will advance. Mrs Grace Crawford and her nephew Billy Stinson plan a three week trip to Orange California.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Europe
White House
Grace Crawford
Billy Stinson
Tomorr
Orance
Californi
One Leg Mexican Athlete Gained Fame After Loss
Gabriel Tornell, who lost his right leg at 16, became an acclaimed Mexican athlete. He excelled in calisthenics, boxing, swimming, and pistol shooting, rising to play a leading role as Mexico City’s playground director while advocating resilience and athleticism for disabled youth.
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Mexico City
Gabriel Tornell
Tornell
Oreebeck
Amicardo
Military College
W Eader
Ternell
M.C
Mexico
Terre Haute Lawyer Benefited From Nevada Investment
Hoosier paper notes Terre Haute attorney Thomas Nantz profited from Las Vegas property bought years ago near the Boulder Dam corridor. The Las Vegas Age editor proposes naming the dam Hoover Dam to honor President Hoover. Nantz considers selling his Las Vegas holdings while daughter Goldie Nantz keeps a property, with past efforts tracing to a Louisville law classmate’s mining venture in Goldfield Nevada.
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Nevada
Saturday Spectator
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Las Vegas
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Colorado River
Black Canyon
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Squires
Antz
Mily
Nantz
Goldie Nantz
McLean Junior High School
Congress
My Nantz
Louisville University
Goldfield
Nooda
West
Terre Hartman
Bible School Opens Monday at Methodist Church
The daily Vacation Bible School will open Monday morning at the Methodist church on Third and Bridger. Led by Rev C S Oak and Pastor C S Reynolds, it runs 8 15 to 10 45 a m for three weeks, five mornings weekly, for boys and girls through grade six, with kindergarten and primary divisions and a focus on Bible stories memory work hymns and handwork.
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C. S Oak
Third
Bridger
C. S. Reynolds
Council to Consider New Electrical Code
The proposed city electrical ordinance drawn up by electricians and contractors will likely be among the first matters before the new city commissioners after their June 3 organizational meeting. The code was presented for a first reading earlier and will be taken up again after the board is organized, according to C. Roland Branch.
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Board of City Commissioners
C. Roland Branch
McDonald Hotel Tile Work By O K McDonald Ferron
O K Tile and Woodstone Company handles tiling for the McDonald Hotel on North Fifth Street and the vestibule floor for the new post office. Ferron returned to Las Vegas Wednesday evening. Wages in copper district fall 25 cents in workers outside railways, about 3600 employed with district payroll near $700,000 monthly for a 15 000 population area.
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North Fifth Street
O. K
Woodstone
Ferron
Las Rst
Carson
Vegas
Contribution To Boy Scout Camp Fund Grows
Subscriptions to the Boy Scout Camp fund are still arriving led by a $25 gift from Skaggs Safeway Store. Las Vegas Scout Executive K. O. Knudson says the goal funds the Charleston Park summer camp begun last year. The Age will acknowledge contributors to date including American Legion Post No. 8, J Warren Woodard, Oasis Rebekah Lodge, Las Vegas Coal and Ice, White Cross Drug Co, Mesquite Grocery, and Skagg's Safeway Store.
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K. O. Knudson
Las Vegas
Skaggs Safeway
Charleston Park
American Legion Post
J. Warren Woodard
W. Griffith
Oasis Rebakah
Nevada Gravel Pit Lease Bids Sought by Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation seeks sealed bids for an 80 acre Nevada sand and gravel pit in section 30, township 165, range 68 east. Bids due by 3 p.m. June 15, 1929, at 1441 Welton Street Denver. Lease runs to December 31 1933 with annual rental and per ton removal charges. First payment covers 1929.
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Nevada
Bureau of Reclamation
Las Vegas
R. F. Walter
Burem
Meok
Wilda
Welton St
Denver
Colorado
Las Vegas Tonsillectomy Patient and City Notices
Billie Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Thomas underwent a tonsillectomy Thursday at Las Vegas hospital Dr Forest R Mildren performed the surgery and the boy is reported in good condition Roy Earl son of Ira J Earl was treated for tonsils by Dr Mildren yesterday U P Seniority and Time Books Ready The Union Pacific books are now available free at M W Davis jewelry store for railroad men between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City The books list names and expenses and help with railroad fines and taxes A Las Vegas property sale story mentions a buyer realizing over 100 percent on investment and hints at high offers for lots with a brother in California involved and a broader discussion of value and potential profits.
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Billie Thomas
Roscoe Thomas
Las Vegas Hospital
Forest R. Mildren
Roy Earl
Ira J. Earl
Mildren
U. P
Union Pacific
M. W. Davis
Loo Angelos
Salt Lake City
Boulder
Cam Boam
Saturday Evening Post
Las Vegas
Calfornia
Eagles Hall Nears Finish by July First at Fremont
Construction on the Fremont ore boat area hall progresses with contractor Smith pushing work and Vann's Electric Shop handling electrical work. Upstairs will become club rooms and the Boulder Drug Store plans to move in once completion occurs around July first.
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Rorney Hall
Fremont
Boulder
Smith
Vann
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