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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1932
Page
2
The piece advocates a One Day Good Times Day on Monday May 16 to lift mood and spur business. It notes depression is psychosomatic, urges people to forget gloom for good and return to normal activity, hoping job creation and production follow. It suggests Nevada also adopt the idea.
A reflective piece on Mothers Day celebrates the bond between mother and child. It laments casual neglect while urging heartfelt tokens of affection, recalling the comforting voice and shielding arms mothers provide and urging remembrance in the busy lives of children.
A letter in The Age argues for immediate issuance of bonds to fund lateral sewer construction, even without a premium. The writer contends that a low bond price would depress material costs and benefit the city by getting more for its money than in past times.
Veterans of Foreign Wars set Poppy Day for next Tuesday to sell poppies in memory of fallen service members. Funds collected will aid living Nevada veterans in hospitals at Sawtelle Presidio and Kearny, with focus on those suffering from war injuries. The call is to overcome fear, honor the fallen, and support veterans in need.
A coarse verse collage recalls Las Vegas past scenes with a bitter blend of humor and critique. It contrasts desert beauty with squalor and lists bars, brawls, and cliques. Nostalgia mingles with satirical portraits of Abdul Abdomen and Nellie Cash.
President Hoover traveled to Richmond to address a governors conference on government costs. Roosevelt supporters saw the trip as a publicity maneuver while the event’s rules barred political controversy. Hoover faced no clear gain or loss in his renomination prospects. The piece discusses the political optics around Roosevelt and forthcoming primary results.
Hollywood gossip and career talk from Charlie Ruggles as he plans a return to the stage amid contract doubts. He argues against salary cuts, notes theaters versus movies as heartful vs monetary, and discusses the lure of stage work and Hollywood’s business focus.
Nevada poets from multiple towns respond to a special edition of the national poetry journal Troibadour. Mrs. Douglas C. McKay, guest editor, reports about 60 contributors from Reno to Las Vegas. Manuscripts must reach 123 Maple Street Reno by June 1 for August publication.
Mr and Mrs John Servis travel with Calvin to Benner Springs and Keimass while Mr Bervias links with the Nazarene church Oklahoma conference. Homer Baker starts a new Seine Store at Vegas camp as a Five Points market branch. Jamies Schultz heads to Los Angeles then San Jose to settle. Lenny Marsing shows improvement after illness. Ellis Rucker injured by a giant hill while playing Saturday night.
Oscar Jed Clifford a Reno resident for 56 years and longtime newspaper man died in Reno last week. Born October 25, 1860 in Helly Michigan he came to Nevada with his parents at 15 and settled in Austin. He edited the Reese River Reveille and later ran the Dalton Clifford and Wilson drug store in Reno until 1920. He belonged to Reno Elks and Knights of Pythias, having held all chairs in the latter.
The Lake family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for sympathy and aid during the illness and death of their husband and father, Mrs. R. E. Lake and family. Also seeking a dinette set buyers apply at No 4 Wait Apts.
A prominent eastern financial writer, living in southern Nevada, predicts a potential rise in silver prices ahead. He notes the outlook is tied to the world economy and general price trends, and asks for his name to remain confidential. He is a staff member of a major financial weekly. William Nelson will receive a free ticket at the box office for today only at the Airdome theater.
Fraternal notices state that Stated Communications occur on the first Monday of each month at Masonic Hall. Visiting brothers are urged to attend at seven o'clock sharp for examination. Fred A. Callihan, W M, and Claude Haff, Secretary.
Las Vegas Lodge No. 1468 B P offers Thursday evening open from six to eight. Visiting brothers welcomed with Exalted Ruler Fred M. Stoller and Secretary Pat Gallagher. American Legion Auxiliary meets first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion hall. V F W Auxiliary meets second and fourth Tuesdays at eight p.m. in Economy hall. Las Vegas Lions Club meets every Monday at noon at the Hotel Apache. Visiting members welcome.
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