Initiation of 15 into Las Vegas Footprinters at Elks
A class of 15 was inducted into the Las Vegas chapter of the Footprinters at the Elks clubhouse on Sunday morning. Listed initiates include Dick Foran, Capt Joyce, Curley Fletcher, Cy Tailion, Chief Lone-Wolf, Harry Anderson, Harry Rush, J Down Sr, Mark Condo, Oscar McQuay, Bill Johnson, C D Baker and Ethel Leavitt. A breakfast at Cactus Gardens followed, with 80 members from Los Angeles and Las Vegas chapters in attendance.
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Las Vegas
The
Footprinters At the Elks Clubhouse
Dick Foran
Capt. Joyce
Curley Fletcher
Cy Tailion
Chief Lone - Wolf
Harry Anderson
Harry Rush
J. Down, Sr
Mark Condo
Oscar McQuay
Bill Johnson
C. D. Baker
Ethel Leavitt
Cactus Gardens
Los Angeles
City Rejects Municipal Power Plan After Advisory Review
City commissioners reject the Power Board report and PWA financing plans for a municipal power plant. They will pause the municipal power agitation for now, awaiting more favorable conditions before proceeding with purchase or construction.
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Advisory City Power Board
PWA
Graduates to Receive Degrees at State University Ceremony
Among 149 graduates for the State University commencement on May 9 is Charles S. Doherty son of Mrs. C. C. Boyer Ely and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Squires. Doherty led senior week events as festivities began April 29 and federal Judge Frank H. Norcross, sole survivor of the 1891 class, is expected to attend.
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The
State University
Charles S. Doherty
C. C. Boyer
Ely
Charles P. Squires
Doherty
Frank H. Norcross
Twentieth Episcopal Synod Meets in Nevada Next Week
The Twentieth Episcopal Synod of the Province of the Pacific gathers in Las Vegas May 10 11 and 12. Presiding Bishop Henry St George Tucker attends his first West visit. President of the Province is Bishop Louis C Sanford with Women’s Auxiliary led by Mrs J J Panton.
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Synod of the Province of the Pacific
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
California
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Las Vegas
National Church
West
Henry St. George Tucker
Virginia
Japan
St. Paul’s University
Kyoto
San Joaquin
Louis C. Sanford
D. D
J. J. Panton
Portland
T He Girls’ Friendly Society
The
Daughters of the King
Altar Guild
Religious Education Department
American Church Union
Ralli Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Las Vegas attorney Paul Ralli kicks off his campaign for Clark County district attorney on the Democratic ticket with Sept. primary nearing. He cites five years in Las Vegas and a strong legal record as reasons for support.
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Paul Ralli
Las Vegas
Clark County
Ralli
Connolly Elected President of Las Vegas Rotary Club
At the organization meeting Wednesday evening the newly elected Las Vegas Rotary Club board chose Tom Connolly as president for the coming year. Carl Rau was named treasurer and Bryan Bunker was reelected secretary. The seven directors include Ed Clark Joe Ronnow Otto Underhill and Chet Gilbert.
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Las Vegas Rotary Club
Tom Connolly
Carl Rau
Bryan Bunker
Ed, Clark
Joe Ronnow
Otto Underhill
Chet Gilbert
Mayor Arnett Resigns Office in Las Vegas
L Arnett resigned as mayor of Las Vegas and the board accepted the resignation that evening. Mayor Pro-Tem H P Marble became mayor per the city charter. Harvey Luce was named to the Board of City Commissioners to fill the vacancy. Commissioner Harve Perry’s earlier resignation was not acted on, though officials urged reconsideration.
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L Arnett
Las Vegas
H. P. Marble
Harvey Luce
Board of
City Commissioners
Harve Perry
Bathing Beauty Parade Names Prize Winners
Miss Gerry Schoefield representing the Palace theater won first prize in the Bathing Beauty parade Sunday night. Miss Betty Jean Glass for Adams Cash and Carry took second, and Mrs. Bernice Monhollen of Boulder Drug Co. earned third. Thirty one entries created a challenging judging field.
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Gerry Schoefield
Palace Theater
Betty Jean Glass
Adams Cash and Carry
Bernice Monhollen
Boulder Drug Co
Chamber Of Commerce Holds Weekly Las Vegas Meeting
Vice-President Bob Kahltenborn presided as President Griffith attended the national chamber meeting in Washington. Sam Paulos urged backing for Ahepa in bringing the 1939 convention to Las Vegas. Members approved sending thanks to the Los Angeles Foot printers Association and Gov. Blood.
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Bob Kahltenborn
Las Vegas
Williams Brother of Park Hotel Owner Dies in Arizona
Mrs. J. F. Williams of the Park Hotel received word Monday of the death of her brother Dr. J. F. Burman in Tucson Arizona. Dr. Burman had spent several years in Tucson seeking health benefits.
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J. F. Williams
the Park Hotel
J. F. Bureman
Tuscon, Arizona
Dr. Burman
Tuscon
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Arnett
Bathing Beauty Prize
Chamber
Williams
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