Shriners Begin Las Vegas Visit for Shrine Convention
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine arrive in Las Vegas en route to the Los Angeles convention. Special trains bring Shriners from Columbus Ohio Hartford Conn Bridgeport Conn Springfield Mass Albany N Y and more to Boulder City and Las Vegas with dam and Lake Mead tours and a Aladdin Shrine band concert at Union Pacific park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Boulder City
Lake Mead
Columbus
Ohio
Union Pacific Park
Shrine
Shriners
Hartford
The
Dam
Aladdin Temple
Baltimore
Zenobia Temple
Toledo
Rajah Temple
Reading
Lulu
Philadelphia
Omaha
Nebraska
Tangier Temple
City Audit To Start Monday
The city board approved an audit of the city books starting June 6 for the present administration. George H. Wood of Pasadena was appointed to do the work with two assistants. Wood will be paid 25 dollars a day and 15 dollars a day for each assistant. The Charles R. Hadley Company of Los Angeles recommended Wood for his 22 years of governmental experience, and a contract was awarded to Wood and two assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wood
Certified Public Accountant
Pasadena
California
Charles R. Hadley Company
Los Angeles
Wood
Memorial Day Services Observed With Parade and Cemetery Services
Memorial Day was observed by ex service men and auxiliaries with a parade to Woodlawn Cemetery followed by services. Spanish War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion and auxiliaries participated. Bishop Bryan L. Bunker gave the address. Graves of veterans and families were decorated. War Mothers listed: Mamie Rochl Roxena Smith R Parker Marion Cahlan Jennie Lee L A Rockwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn
American Legion
Bryan L. Bunker
Mesdames
Mamie Roschl
Roxena Smith
R. Parker
Mar
Ion Cahlan
Jennie Lee
L. A. Rockwell
Visiting Shriners Arrive by Special Trains to Las Vegas
Las Vegas hosts shriners from Mispah Temple and other eastern groups with multiple special trains from Fort Wayne Dayton Grand Rapids Sala din Temple and Montana. Nobles welcome visitors and plan a Shrine band concert after the Boulder City trip with events scheduled through Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Fort Wayne
Mispah Temple
Dam
Ft. Wayne
Dayton
Ohio
Saladin Temple
Grand Rapids
Montana
Boulder City
Alward Delivers Memorial Address in Hawthorne and Mina
Lieutenant Governor Fred S. Alward returned from the north Tuesday and delivered a Memorial Day address to soldiers at Hawthorne. That evening he spoke at Mina, sharing remarks on the day’s significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Alward
Hawthorne
Mina
Expect Many To Build Cabins At Charleston Park
It is reported that many new cabins will be built at Charleston Park after FHA loans for cabins were approved. There are 23 privately owned cabins in the region, and more may be added as people seek a cooler retreat after long workdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Park
Planning board gains M M Sweeney to fill late Yates
M M Sweeney of the Pioneer Title and Insurance Company was elected to join the city planning board to replace the late Q O W Yates. Terms for A C Grant and J P King have expired and new members will be appointed soon by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Sweeney
Pioneer Title and Insurance, Company
QO. W. Yates
A. C. Grant
J. P. King
Former Nevada Judge Weds Here
Judge Cole L. Harwood a former Reno resident and presiding judge in Washoe County Court wed Della Francis Bishop of Orange California in Judge Wm. E. Orr's office Friday evening. Miss Nila Kay and BE. W. Cragin witnessed. Harwood's son Paul A. Harwood a University of Nevada graduate is dean of men at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole L. Harwood
Reno
Nevada
Washoe County
Orange
California
Della Francis Bishop
Wm. E. Orr
Nila Kay
BE. W. Cragin
Harwood
Paul A. Harwood
University of Nevada
Merger of Bus Lines Is Denied
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejects the merger between Burlington Trailways and Interstate Transit Lines, splitting a proposed transcontinental bus network. J Edward Davey of the ICC Bureau of Motor Carriers filed a report opposing the merger, citing restrained competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burlington Trailways
Burlington Railroad
Interstate Transit Lines
Union Pacific
Northwestern Railroads
J. Edward Davey
Bureau of Motor Carriers
Interstate Commerce Comission
Las Vegas High School Holds Baccalaureate Services
Baccalaureate services for the Las Vegas High School senior class were held in the grammar school gym last Sunday at 8:00 P M. Leonard W Sledge deputy state superintendent spoke on Democracy and Education. The program featured festival march by Frank Malacik directed by Eldon Larson invocations and choruses led by Lewis E Rowe with selections from Schuety Vigilett Sancti and Gaul. Benediction by Rev Ford Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas High School
South Fourth Street
Leonard W. Sledge
Frank Malacik
Eldon Larson
J. Harold Brinley
Schuetky
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aladdin Temple Nobles
Freds. Alward
Alward
Planning Board
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!