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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1940
Page
1
May draws big groups to Las Vegas while summer heats bring more guests overall. The town hosts Shriners Rotary and Footprinters conventions, with a culture of easy hospitality and sociable conversations that stand out from harsher eastern norms.
The Symphonettes rehearsed for Helldorado with strong attendance and nearing performance pitch. Violin solos included God Bless America and Down By The Sea, plus a guitar piece In My Canoe. A mass rehearsal for Institute of Educational Music students from Boulder City and Las Vegas is set for Sunday May 5 at 2 pm at the Mesquite club.
William H. Trimpie former chief ranger of the Bureau of Reclamation in the Boulder Dam area died Thursday evening at 5 15 in a Las Vegas hospital after a long illness. Interment will be in Fort Collins Colorado with services by the Fort Collins Masons and local Episcopal church. He leaves a widow Mrs Cora Trimble a daughter Mrs Maxine Wylie and a sister Mrs Thomas Warren. The Boulder City and Las Vegas communities extend sympathy to the family.
Earl F. Dodge 56 of Fallon and head of the Dodge Construction Company died in Reno after a heart ailment. He helped build hard surface highways, ran with his brother Robert in contracting, and was a Mason Shriner and Knights Templar leader. Survived by wife Buena Reed Dodge son Carl F. Dodge daughter Marlea and mother Mrs Emily C. Dodge all of Fallon.
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce gave unanimous approval at a Tuesday meeting for Riddle Scenic Tours to extend service in Death Valley. Current permits allow a loop through Beatty Stove Pipe Wells Furnace Creek Inn and Death Valley Junction, with plans to reach Ubehebe Crater Scotty Desert camps Tele scope Peak and Dantes View.
Governor E P Carville urges public action to reduce Nevada traffic fatalities, blaming excessive speed and careless driving. He notes good roads and enforcement exist but calls for widespread citizen cooperation to support safety laws and reduce accidents as the busier season approaches. Copper activity on the New York stock exchange shows a steady gain.
Las Vegas resident Anna Coughlin died Thursday at her Fremont Street home after a lingering illness. Survived by children Rose Coom Ella and Frank Coughlin, she helped establish gas high school and brought Miss Elizabeth Jones to teach. Born March 5 1870 in Billaboom Ireland she moved from Medora North Dakota to Las Vegas in 1909. Interment at Calvary Cemetery Los Angeles beside husband J J Coughlin and son Joe.
The Footprinters Association held a three day convention with hundreds of officers arriving by a nine car special at 10:30 AM. Las Vegas and Boulder City residents packed the station to welcome them and enjoy the events at Lake Mead. Officers will be installed and next year’s convention city chosen tonight. Frank Beam and wife returned from Old Mexico and will share travel highlights at a Methodist church pot luck next Tuesday.
An letter and booklet from Monta C Smith urges Republicans to present an Honest Parity Program to achieve economic justice. He attacks two price levels and parity policies, arguing for parity tariffs on all American products and warning against farm subsidies and world price dominance. Smith, a Rocky Mount Virginia contact, outlines his background and offers copies by mail.
Las Vegas Elks Lodge No. 1368 will hold Mothers Day services at Elks hall on Sunday May 12. Exalted Ruler Fred Bartlett and lodge officers are preparing for fitting and impressive ceremonies.
The National Park Service reports 15 325 vehicles entered the Boulder Dam recreational area in April carrying 43 067 passengers. Visitors came from 48 states five territories the Philippine Islands Hawaii Canal Zone Alaska and the District of Columbia plus Canada Mexico and Cuba. Boat dock and beach visits totaled 12 988 and will rise with the bathing season.
Las Vegas high school band marched down Fremont Street in colorful new suits to present Footprint er's Special. They impressed with precise drill and strong playing. A wedding in town drew notice as Mrs Hazel Williams wed R E MacFarlane with Rev Ford Gilbert officiating.
Asappa VUhapter Beta Sigma Phi met at the 91 Club Monday evening for dinner honoring Founder's Day. Afterward probationers were received into full membership with the Ritual of Jewels. New members: Mesdames Matilda Russell Sarah Jane McDermott Bernice Clark Jean Purdue and Misses Harriet Carrier Mishie Stewart. Others present included Mesdames C. P. Squires F. Kurt R. A. Pierson and Misses Marcia Johnson Helen Redford Sonya Worthy Helen Jeffries May del Pistole Mazie Martin Frances Slavin Edna Bush.
Las Vegas hosts the Gracie Allen Presidential Special as Gracie arrives to be proclaimed Mayor of Las Vegas during a festive event in Boulder City. The nine car train will depart Los Angeles May 9 for Omaha where Gracie is to be nominated at the Surprise Party National Convention May 14 to 18.
The Senior Ball will be held this Saturday evening with a Dutch Garden decor. A program of vocal solos and dance numbers is arranged, with music by A. E. Johnson's orchestra. General chairman Blanche Beckman, aided by Marjorie Coppin, program chair Jo Anne Gildner, decorations chair Norma Lea Posey, advertising chair Viola Witten, and music chair Lewis Barrett lead the school committee.
The P T A luncheon honored Mrs Turner vice president of the National Council of Parent Teacher Association. Representatives from Las Vegas Boulder City and Caliente attended. Mrs Burr presided and introduced the guest who spoke on Democracy in the Home.
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