Negroes to be hired on Hoover Dam project
Through Las Vegas colored citizens effort a non discrimination pledge on Hoover dam employment is reported. Senator Oddie and the NAACP sponsored an inquiry leading to a conference with W A Bechtel and Interior Secretary Wilbur. Bechtel pledges to hire colored workers when they have required experience. Communication from Walter White confirms Six Companies will place Negro labor as new positions arise.
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Las Vegas
Hoover Dam
Tasker L. Oddie
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
W. A. Bechtel
Six Companies, Inc
Wilbur
Department of the Interior
Bechtel
Walter White
Boulder Dam
Interior
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Legion Plans Public Dance at New Boulder Home
The American Legion is planning its first public dance in their new home the week of June 26 likely June 29 as announced by Post Commander R F Skinner. J Smith can obtain a free ticket at Boulder theater box office today only.
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American Legion
R. F. Skinner
J. Smith
Boulder Theater
A. W. Chambers
Boulder Weddings and Local Appointments Highlight Busy Week
Boulder City updates show newlyweds Earl J. Brothers and party returning from California to start house hunting. Local residents travel for visits and work, including Mrs. D. H. Norbeck heading to Washington state and Elmer Baker’s family from Los Angeles. A civil service and reserve officers event at Hotel Apache Las Vegas is noted, with several Six Companies staff attending.
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Boulder City
Earl J. Brothers
California
Elmer Baker and Son
Los Angeles
Baker
W. W. Weed
L. E. Garberg
H. O. Davis
Hotel Apache
Las Vegas
Fox terrier pups for sale in Boulder City
Classified notice from Boulder City lists Fox terrier pups available for sale. Contact Quire at 916 Sixth St for details.
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Sixth St
Opera Singer Baw Ad Yoshige Fujiwara Plans Tours
Yoshige Fujiwara, the sole Japanese grand opera star, planned a series of concerts in Japan while touring San Francisco. He sang tenor roles during the opera season.
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Yoshige Fujiwara
San Francisco
Boulder Junior Club Meet At Theatre For 2 P M Program
The Boulder Junior club will meet at the theatre at 2 p.m. today for another program of entertainment of their own making. Several song and dance numbers have already been prepared.
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Boulder
Boulder City Dam Club Meets At Housman Home
The D A M club gathered at Mrs. R Housman s residence on Thursday to sew and enjoy refreshments. Membership has declined lately due to warm weather.
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DAM
Housman
Stage talents highlight junior club program night
Last week's performance featured June Nelson and Betty Belding singing and dancing, Jane Harris singing The Brown Bird, Margaret Smith reciting, and Clarice Woods's tap and acrobatic dance. Children are invited to join Junior club programs with a free party planned when membership nears 500, announced theatre manager Earl J. Brothers. The piece includes professional bios of Dr. R. W. Stephenson and dentist Dr. F. B. Wheelwright in Boulder City, Nevada.
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June Nelson
Betty Belding
Jane Harris
Margaret Smith
Clarice Woods
Earl J. Brothers
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Alensburg, Wa
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Chicago
John McGregor
F Street
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Miss McGregor
Clark Higgins
Bingham City
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Wheelright
Terminal
Inpla
Boulder City Society
Porter
Otis Porter
Delecia Teeters
Lynn Gregory
MW Woods
Clarise Woods
Mary B. Wyatt
J. T. Woods Jr
J. T. Woods
Peenance
Boulder City Business and Professional Directory
R. W. Stephenson
D. C
Wyoming ST
Avenue B
Optometrists
Boulder City Optical CO
Frank Agasiam
Drs
Wallace & Chase
Dentists
F. B. Wheelwright
Nevada
Arizona
J. R. McDaniel, JR
Nevada Boulevard
Avenue S
C. W. Higgins
Beauty
Nellie McDougal
Nevada Avenue
VOGUE
Silver State
Fremont
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S. Holman
Prop
L. & K. Market Bldg
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Ward’s Cash & Carry NO
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Catsup
van Camp
Ritter
Headlight
la Paloma
Welch
Beregeree
Walter Huston
Harry Carey
Raymond Hatton
Mickey Mouse
Delmar & Sarles
Boulder City Drug, Ltd
B Streets
Kodaks
Fountain Service
Thermos
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South Fifth Street
McGriff’s
Philadelphia
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