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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
5
Crowds gathered at the Palace for its premiere despite rain. Co owners Roscoe Thomas and Brick showcased the new theater's artful design, with floral tributes from friends signaling public interest in the enterprise. The auditorium featured a grand balcony, ceiling beams, decorative lighting, and vivid hangings.
Moapa Valley notes recount Mrs. Richard Jenkins visiting locals, theater owners Thomas and Brick celebrate Las Vegas Palace Theater opening. Guests include Arthur Brick of New Palace Theater and Hollywood stars Arthur Robinson and Mrs. Raymond West, with telegrams from Warner Brothers and fans praising the venture. Local Ward members visit St George temple while others tour Las Vegas and Overton events.
Word from the city Wednesday announced the death of George Doc Coffey brother of Harry C Coffey of the Union Pacific electrical department. Coffey died after months of suffering at 2 am Tuesday in Los Angeles and was buried Thursday afternoon. He long resided in Las Vegas and managed outside stock for the U P store department before health compelled retirement. Surviving relatives are extending heartfelt sympathy.
An explosion in a London Ontario fruit warehouse killed one person and seriously injured ten. Property damage estimated at 50000 dollars. Police reported multiple thefts including a home burglary at 325 South Second Street and car thefts from a Buick and a Studebaker. Other incidents involved a stolen slot machine and pilfered items from a Las Vegas hotel.
Edward Miller was arrested for stealing a case of Ben Hur coffee from Ward's grocery store. He has a history of theft involving case goods and eggs and is jailed in the county stockade. He will appear in police court this morning to answer the coffee theft charge and explain his earlier departure. Art Gilmore travels to Los Angeles to visit his wife and daughter Shirley after her operation yesterday.
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