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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
2
A call to place donation boxes in stores for food gifts to the hungry. Readers are urged to drop bread and beef each day, and even forego a cold drink to send oranges to a sick child, making charity a personal act.
The state Grand Lodge and Assembly of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held sessions in Las Vegas this week. Visitors praised the city for its schools churches and development, noted Hoover Dam progress, and rejected tabloid stereotypes, calling Las Vegas sober and industrious.
A year after harsh criticism of President Hoover by opponents in Congress the public mood shifts. The so called Harass Hoover movement is recalled as causing division and false blame, while Hoover’s star rises again with renewed public confidence and approval.
Washington observers note a wide mix of summer plans among top officials. Hoover may fish at Palo Alto while Mellon and Hurley pursue overseas or political ambitions. Rumors swirl of vice presidential hopes as Lewis gains traction among Illinois Democrats and Roosevelt eyes 1932 prospects.
Miriam White age 69 died Tuesday at her Caliente home after illness. Funeral services were held in Salt Lake City with husband and grandson present. Survived by husband and one son. Albert Benson, longtime tunnel worker, left for Salt Lake for nasal operation at LDS hospital.
Washington reports a candidate for the farm board post emerges as Dr. 0 Wolf, linked to the National Grange and Farmers Union with ties to grain markets. Burdett Lewis of Penny-Gwinn farms in Florida also resumes support, while McElvie Teague resignations shape the contest and Ruth Bryan Owen touts Lewis as a typical successful American businessman.
Canadian tariff changes boost American capital flow into Canada as firms expand branch operations north of the border. Commerce data show American investments in Canada around 3.6 to 3.9 billion dollars, with about 524 American branch factories in the country on January 1, 1931. Analysts note the move aims to strengthen Canada’s tariff trading position, benefiting coal, steel, autos, and related industries while provoking broader questions about reciprocal trade and investment incentives. William Irving, visiting businessman from Good Springs, Las Vegas.
Paul Byrne and Col. J G Scrugham travel party reached Veeks yesterday after a northern trip and a day at Deer Creek. Byrne has recently relocated to Nevada Chicago.
Mark Barron surveys New York's Broadway, arguing the once glamorous avenue has become a cheap, bawdy strip. He contrasts eras and stars from Diamond Jim Brady to Kiki Roberts, noting movie houses, vain ventures, and star contracts dulling the old romance as Broadway eyes Radio City for a revitalized glow.
Misses Wanda and Zelma Cooper hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Thomas Anderson. LaRue Leavitt returns from Vigo County to wed Lewis Christian of St. George. Local residents attend June conference of mutual improvement groups. A new café bakery in Overton offers candies ice cream and a quick lunch near the high school.
Alvin Barnum and Della Tanner married in St George with Asher Barnum Paralee Potter and others traveling. A son was born to Anthon Abbott on June 14. A first load of Virgin River bridge lumber arrived from Cedar by Alvin Barnum and Dellon Potter.
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