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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1929
Page
7
A town court judge in Connecticut ruled the local police department was overweight and began leading daily exercise sessions to reduce the force’s weight. The measure frames fitness as an official initiative to improve readiness and public safety.
The Olympians and local orchestra announced a dance to be held at the Elks Hall tomorrow night. Proceeds support community activities and tickets will be available at the door.
A Mesquite Club program featured Mrs. C. D. Breeze arranging the event and Mrs. Daisy Morgan of Newport News presenting a travel resume. Mrs. Jesse sang three solos, followed by an instrumental duet. Garden contest winners were Mrs. John Younce for best garden and Mrs. A. F. Wengert for best bulb display, cups donated by Mrs. Hattie Mae Delbin and her son Alonzo. The club announced a May 6 musical at the Taylor ranch hosted by Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Martin. The final meeting of the year will be a lawn picnic. Dr. and Mrs. M. Ferguson hosted a bridge dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Grant and others. Mrs. Charles Hammond will host a bridge luncheon today for her guest Mrs. LeRoy Kain.
W. H. Bert Morrison runs a vigorous campaign for city clerk, pursuing supporters day and night. If activity predicts votes, Morrison should be high on Tuesday's tally as election results near.
John Victor Trinaystich of Los Angeles and Mary Mainer of Las Vegas obtained a marriage license yesterday from the county clerk's office reflecting a formal union proceeding in the region.
Las Vegas high school prepares a multi event windup for May ending with the largest senior class graduation on May 24. Dr Bruce Baxter of USC will deliver the commencement address with events including a track meet on May 11 a junior senior banquet May 14 senior ball May 17 baccalaureate May 19 a student body picnic May 20 and class night May 22.
Las Vegas Rotary Club held a Thursday meeting. Fig Newton was named delegate to Rotary International at Dallas. The club will renew scholarships at the University of Nevada and Las Vegas High School. Bill Pike will present next meeting’s program. Charlie Ronnow reviewed the Second District Conference in Los Angeles and summarized convention features.
Mr and Mrs Chas Hubbell of Los Angeles arrive for a weekend with Judge and Mrs Breeze. Harley Harmon returns from Elk lodges tour. Frank Clayton visits from San Francisco for sister-in-law Mrs Willard Clayton’s funeral. W E Allen and Charles Baker attend the funeral. Ella Caughlin arrives for a Las Vegas visit. W A Richardson, state stock inspector, was in Las Vegas yesterday.
New York May 4 William A Gegrott former United States Attorney removed by President Hoover described his dismissal as a sacrifice to the God of super efficiency. He compared the act to being kidnapped by political highwaymen and abandoned when no charges are found.
Elva Harbertson, daughter of local promoter Jack Harbertson, married Blaine Yearsley in the Temple at Salt Lake City. The newlyweds will live in Twin Falls where Yearsley will serve as chief mechanic for the Amalgamated Sugar Refinery.
Police question John L. Howard after his confession to killing Victor A. Cooley, a wealthy Pasadena garage owner, seeking a motive beyond a trivial quarrel over drinking. Mrs. Cooley, the murdered man's estranged wife, is pictured. Sir Walter Runciman’s marriage advice is quoted.
High school girls prepare a fun frolic in the gym and on the field with Bunkerville participants. The event emphasizes enjoyment over competition and includes swimming with teams from both schools. Davis, the jewel, will present prizes to winners of events.
Three divorce decrees were granted yesterday. Samuel A. Giebner was divorced from Edith R. Giebner. Pauline Anna Lowell was divorced from Charles Frank Lowell, a Las Vegas couple since 1912. David Bass filed for divorce from Sarah Bass, married in New York in 1914. Luke J. McNamee filed the complaint. Richard Busteed represented Mrs. Lowell.
Sail lofts fade from Portland’s harbor as six mast schooners decline, with only a few yards still active. The shift to motorized craft reduces canvas wear and the once thriving industry dwindles while demand for yachts and craft remains. Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Blaych Clayton were held with LDS rites and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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