Thrasher pleads not guilty in manslaughter case near Hoover Dam
John Thomas Thrasher appeared before U S Commissioner W J Flowers and pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter after a highway crash that killed John Abercrombie. Bond was set at 10000 but he could not make it and remains jailed awaiting federal court hearing. He admitted speeding and losing control while trying to avoid Abercrombie, claiming he swerved to avoid a dangerous embankment. The May 7 crash also injured Elvin Erickson H Cottenbrook J Holmes and Oscar Williams.
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John Thomas Thrasher
United States
W. J. Flowers
Flowers
Thrasher
John Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Elvin Erickson
H. Cottenbrook
J Holmes
Oscar Williams
Legion May party to draw large crowd at Anderson hall
One of the season's biggest dance crowds is expected at the Legion May party tonight in the Anderson mess hall. Legionnaires meet at 8 to decorate, with Monarchs of Melody Clark Higgins providing music. Proceeds help pay for the new Legion hall. offers to donate time and badges available at Legion headquarters.
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Anderson Mess Hall
Clark Higgins
Monarchs of Melody
Legion Hall
Co. E. Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Legion Headquarters
Ashman pleads not guilty in district court
R. A. Ashman, former employee of Six Companies, Inc., arraigned yesterday on a fel ony charge. Officials allege he forged and cashed a $25 check while recuperating. He retained Guy E. Baker as attorney. Trial to follow other district court cases.
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R .A .Ashman
Six
Companies, Inc
Ashman
Guy E. Baker
River camp to be closed for summer break
The river camp in Black canyon, run by Six Companies for their employees, will close for the summer. Workers are to move to Boulder City by week’s end. 147 men remain to be relocated as some have already been transferred.
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Black Canyon
Boulder City
Arentz reports Interior releases lands near Hoover Dam
Congressman Samuel S Arentz says Interior Department has issued orders releasing from withdrawal a large portion of lands near the Hoover Dam project for prospecting and mining. A list of restored lands will be announced soon. Mr and Mrs J Schermer and family move to Hollywood camp. camp to reopen in fall due to heat.
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Samuel S. Arentz
Chamber of Commerce
Department of the Interior
Hoover Dam
Washington
Committee On Mines and Mining
Jentry
Congressman Arentz
J. Schermer
Hollywood Camp
Schermer
Reclamation Department
Boulder City
Prizes Awarded To Boulder Women In Yard And Garden Race
Boulder City awards for best kept residential grounds in April announced by W G Evan. First prize of 15 in gold to Mrs Mack Trenholm 717 New Mexico St. Second prize 10 in gold to Mrs George Buckley 656 Avenue C. Shrub prizes go to Mrs D T Trame 624 Avenue 1 Mrs Fred Crownover 1239 Fifth St and Mrs Clyde Richey 652 Avenue K. Special mentions to A E Brown 607 Avenue B E Laing 612 California Ave A Y Smith 668 Avenue G W A Bobo 917 New Mexico St J M Auld 1108 Fifth St.
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Boulder City Company
W. G. Evan
Mack Trenholm
New Mexico Street
George Buckley
Avenue C
D. T. Trame
Avenue 1
Fred Crownover
Fifth Street
Clyde Richey
Avenue K
Boulder City
Messrs
A. E. Brown
Avenue B
Boulder City to Open New Theatre With Busy Opening Card
The new Boulder City theater debuts Saturday at 11 am with It's Tough to Be Famous a Warner Bros comedy romance starring Doug Fairbanks Jr. and Loretta Young. The program also includes a Universal news release Mickey Mouse cartoon and comedy shorts plus repeated daily showings and a brand new bill for Sunday and Monday. A second note: Mrs Nellie Paterson returns from Provo Utah after visiting family. Dorothy Paterson to stay with grandparents and enter Utah University in fall.
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Doug Fairbanks, Jr
Loretta Young
Warner Bros. Theatres
Los Angeles
Boulder City
Manager Brothers
Coast
Boulderites
Universal
Mad Dog
Andy Clyde
Farewell bridge parties honor movers to Los Angeles
Mrs C S Sherwood hosted a Sunday farewell bridge for Mr and Mrs Hammers who depart for Los Angeles. Attendees included Mrs Ed Riley and others, with Imperial cream pie and coffee served after the game.
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Sherwood
C. S. Sherwood
Seventh Street
Hammers
Los Angeles
Ed Riley
Charles Riley
Jack Wheeler
W. Robinson
S. Day
Friends Meet at J B Smith Home For Bridge
Mrs J B Smith entertained a few friends at bridge on Wednesday at her Avenue I home. Present were Mesdames Bay Templeton Gustaf J B Wilson and the hostess. First prize was won by Mrs Wilson and consolation by Mrs Gustafson. Delicious refreshments were served.
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Charles Williams
R. Wirth
J.B. Smith
J. B. Smith
Bridge
Avenue I
Mesdames Bay
Templeton
Gustaf J. B. Wilson
Wilson
Gustafson
Boulder City social notes recount visits and travels
Mrs Claude Mackey of Las Vegas visits Boulder City friends on Tuesday. Mrs C A Harris returns from Emmet Idaho where her mother is improving. Mrs Marion Worthin of Rock Springs Wyoming visits Miss Luce Finney. they were college chums. Mrs Nellie McDougal hosts breakfast for a small party at the Green Hut. Guests include Mrs H Doolittle and couples Mr Mrs E R Stokes and Mr Mrs L A Larue. Mr and Mrs Don Barrett and Mr and Mrs Hugh Brandon plan moves to Los Angeles. Mrs E C Short arrives from LA. daughter Ruth Short recovering after a Boulder City auto crash. Mrs E A Rice hosts a luncheon at 628 Sixth Street. A Y Smith, Six Companies shops foreman, recovering from a broken foot and around again.
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Marion Worthin
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Luce Finney
Ave. B
Miss Finney
Mrs. Worthin
Nellie McDougal
Green Hut
H. Doolittle
E. R. Stokes
L. A. Larue
Don Barrett
Hugh Brandon
Los Angeles
E. C. Short
Ruth Short
Boulder City
A. Y. Smith
Two Nabbed for Hit Run in Las Vegas Region
Sam Panfillow and John Kofoed were arrested by Ranger Ernie May after a drunken driving hit run near the Las Vegas high way yesterday afternoon. They attempted to flee as May pursued them, forcing them off the highway at the reservation gate. One man discarded a quart whiskey bottle from a Hudson. The other vehicle involved was a Ford driven by William Piecole.
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Sam Panfillow
John Kofoed
Ernie May
Sherif Joe Keate
Las Vegas
May
William Piecole
Human Eye Lens Creates Motion Pictures With Depth
Stockton inventor Charles Monroe Stitt demonstrates a prismatic stereo lens in San Francisco, claiming a true third dimension in film by focusing two images on one film to render foreground, middle ground, and background with depth. The demonstration showed depth without projection tricks, using a standard camera lens.
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Charles Monroe Stitt
Stockton
Stitt
Frank HL. Bartholome
United Press
San Francisco
Charly Monroe Stilt
San Frisco
Ifornia
Universal
Golden Ga Avenue
Fifeen
Butt Oaid
Markets at a Glance Reflect Steady Amid Gloom
Markets opened with dull tones but displayed a steadier underlying tone as traders eyed Washington and Chicago wheat gains. United Aircraft slumped on air mail concerns while General Motors and Allied Chemical climbed early then retraced. J. J. Case, Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward led demand among retailers as railroad stocks faced mixed signals.
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J. J. Case
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Stone
Federal Farm Board
Eel
General Motors
Westinghouse
General Electric
Allied Chemical
du Pont
Coca Cola
McKeesport
O' Stocks
Coton
Jonal
Inventor Describes Stereoscopic Motion Picture Principle
A Washington patent holder explains a long viewing principle for 3D cinema. He notes sharp fusion when subjects move toward or away from the camera and hints at early commercial applications, while withholding specifics. The inventor appears as a neatly dressed, husky young man with curly blue brown hair.
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Washington
Stitt
Bright Spots in Business
United Press reports industry gains with 15.7 percent rise in March pneumatic tire casings. St Louis Southwestern Railroad reopens Pine Bluff division shops and recalls 200 workers on a five day schedule. Buffalo General Electric posts 1931 net income of 4 005 152, up from 3 874 934 in 1930. Farm Board chairman predicts 10 cent wheat price rise tied to May 1 crop outlook. U S Freight Co shows first term net income of 650 against a 116 148 loss in 1931 period.
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United Press Rubber Manufacturers Association, Inc
St. Louis - Southwestern Railroad
Pine Bluff
Buffalo General Electric Co
Stone
Federal Farm Board
U. S. Freight Co
Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 11
Kansas City market notes no improvement with moderate supply meeting weak demand. Steer yearlings traded around 5.50 with most cows at 2.50 to 3.10, top 3.10. Market slow but steady, native lambs around 6.65 and California spring lambs at 6.60.
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Kansas City
California
Senior Ball Set For May 20 At High School Gym
Senior ball, the last school event of the year, will be held at the high school gymnasium on May 20. Between seventy and eighty seniors will participate in the grand march, more than twice that of any other class to date.
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Priday
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Rentz
New Boulder City House
Boulder City Society
Boulder City Optical Co
Frank Agasim
Boulder Briefs
Claude Mackey
C. A. Harris
Emmet
Idaho
E. A. Rice
Sixth Street
Powder Puff Beauty Shop
Nelle McDougal
Prop
Nevada
Beve & Vang
Boulder
Cory
Homses
Esa
Chicago
New York Central Common
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Acton
Union Pacific
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John Gre
Improvess
Marion
Good Samaritin Hospital
Miss Jenkins
Kansas City Livestock
U. K. America
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