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Newspaper

Las Vegas Age

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

5

William Brecheen services held at Palm Funeral Parlor

Funeral services for William Brecheen 67 who died Friday of heart failure were held yesterday at Palm Funeral Parlors. He came with his son from Texas and is survived by a daughter who arrived before his death. The I. O. O. P. conducted the services and the body will be sent to Texas this evening. The writing in this piece also includes a column by Mrs Agnes Love on parenting and mistakes.

Palm Puneral William Brecheen Brecheen Texas Agnes

Proceedings in District Court Look to Decrees and Admins

In Nevada court actions,Irma MacNiffe vs V Entine MacNiffe and Christine D Thomas vs Jack V Thomas each granted decrees. Estate of Charles M Robinson hearing for letters of administration continued to July 6 1931. State of Nevada v A A Hinman case dismissed on motion by Deputy Atty General Thurston.

Irma MacNiffe Ventine MacNiffe McNamee & McNamer Christine D. Thomas Jack V. Thomas A. A. Hinm Plaintif Charles M. Robinson Ham & Taylor State of Nevada A. A. Hinman Julian ‘Thurston Chas Lee Horsy Hinman Thurston

Elusive Sliver Caught in 1902 Wagon Crash

John Lofenborg, once a deliveryman, was injured when his horse bolted in 1902 causing his wagon to crash through a window and lodge a glass sliver in his leg. He recently underwent surgery to remove the shard. A Chicago scientist unveiled a neon lamp capable of projecting television images onto a 24 foot screen, the largest yet shown.

McCook Neb John Lofenborg Lofenborg Chicago

Nevada summons in divorce case Kennedy v Kennedy

No 2752 Eighth Judicial District Clark County Nevada. George E Kennedy plaintiff sues for dissolution of marriage on extreme cruelty and separation over five years. Defendant summoned to appear within ten to forty days depending on service. Dated May 2 1931. Clerk WM L Scott. Ham Taylor attorneys Las Vegas Nevada.

State of Nevada A. D WM. L. Scott Eighth Judicial District Court State of Nevada Clark County Ham & Taylor Plaintiff Las Vegas

Caliente News Notes Highlights Fraternal Travel and Local Work

Past grand master of the I O O F lod ge at McGill and George P Dennis grand chaplain with families passed through Caliente Sunday noon en route to Las Vegas for the grand lodge meeting June 15 to 17. John Wooda will take the day job and John Eyrand the night job while Morley is away. Mizpah Chapter No. 19 of Pioche heard Mame R Duffin of Caliente named Grand Esther of Nevada O E S at Ely June 8 to 10. Whipple of Overton traveled to Eagle Valley on business. Morley plans a thirty day East Coast vacation by auto and rail. Fred Callihan of Las Vegas visited with W H Goodin of Reno Meat Co. Mrs C I Horn and son Bill visited locally from Delamar. William Franklin, Castleton shaft superintendent at Pioche, and his wife spent Friday evening in Caliente.

I. O. Mobile O. F. Lodge McGill George P. Dennis Order of Eastern Star of Nevada Ely Mizpah Pioche Mame R. Duffin Caliente Grand Esther of Nevada O. E Bill Morley Salt Lake City Mr. Morley Fred Callihan Las Vegas Grand Lodge of Masons W. H. Goodin The Reno Meat Company William Franklin Castleton Grand Lodge of Masons and Easterm Star J. W. Wilson George Day W. Bshop Los Angeles Pine Valley Utah Jim Fernley Carl Lee Leland Burke Gerald Kenneth Anderson Leonard Cook Robert Miller Buster Edwards Billie White Louis Denton Jess Grover Carroll Miller Floyd Denton W. H. White

Old Washington Home Leased by Morrows

Washington dispatch reports Senator Dwight Morrow of New Jersey has leased the fine old brick house overlooking the Potomac, once owned by Col Corbin Washington, and plans to occupy it after Congress opens. The piece notes its early 19th century origins and its recent occupant Col Arthur Woods, head of the president’s emergent employment committee, with numerous local notices of visitors and events in Caliente and surrounding towns.

Washington Poto Mac Dwight Morrow New Jersey

Amelia Martha Beck Seeks Commutation Proof in Nevada

Department of the Interior notice lists Amelia Martha Beck of Las Vegas filing intent to make Commutation Proof for homestead entry No 0173 in Section 3, Township 20 S Range 60 E M D Meridian. Proving before U S Commissioner W J Hooper in Las Vegas on June 22, 1931. witnesses include Thompson, Shamburger, Doyle, and Murphy, all of Las Vegas.

Amelia Martha Beck Las Vegas Nevada M. D. Meridian W. J. Hooper U. S George Thompson Hugh Shamburger George Doyle A. M. Murphy Clara M. Crisler

Trial set for officers in Mexican student killings

In Ardmore Oklahoma two former deputy sheriffs are slated for trial on murder charges June 24 in the slaying of two Mexican students, one a nephew of Mexico’s President Ortiz Rubio, in a gray stone courthouse noted for sensational cases. Visitors depart Venice Calif residents and guests mingle at local gatherings as conventions unfold.

Ardmore Okla Gray Stone Ortiz Rubio Mexic

Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Christian Science Notices

Fraternal notices list Las Vegas Lodge 1468 meets Thursdays at 7 30 p m with rooms open 11 00 a m to 12 00 m visiting brothers welcomed Exalted Ruler R W Thomas and Secretary P J Gallagher Artesia Lodge 4310 meets Mondays at 1 30 p m Eagles Hail Fre mont St visiting brothers welcomed N G E D Colville and Secretary E L Smith. Christian Science Society meets at Economy hall Boston First Church of Christ Scientist holds services Sundays 11 a m Wednesdays 7 30 p m and Sunday school 9 30 a m.

Vegas Lodge No Masonic Hall GF. C. E Las Vegas Lodge No R. W. Thomas P. J. Gallagher Christian Science Society First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass

Sweden develops compact rake style cash register

An inexpensive cash register has been developed in Sweden. The inventor claims the device uses rake shaped teeth to enable each employee to have their own register, while addressing key space and charge concerns for store use.

Sweden

American Institute of Accountants Exhibits First Book on Double Entry

In New York on June 15 the American Institute of Accountants displayed an original copy of the first book on double entry bookkeeping. The work was originally published in Italy in 1494 by Fra Luca Paciolo.

New York American Institute of Accountants Italy Luca Paciolo

Beverly Hills Development seeks Nevada water right approval

On June 1 1931 Beverly Hills Development Ltd of Las Vegas Nevada filed with the State Engineer a plan to appropriate 0. of a second foot of public waters from an underground source in Section 2 Township 21 South Range 61 East M.D.B. & M. The water would be piped to the SW SE in Section 2 for irrigation and domestic use from January 1 to December 31 each year with first publication June 16 and last publication July 14 signed by State Engineer George W Malone.

Beverly Hills Development Ltd Las Vegas County of Clark State of Nevada Nevada State of

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