Boulder City Boxing Card Shares Spotlight With Dam Wrestlers
In Boulder City tonight fans will see Ted Jensen vs Mike Letz in the opener followed by H Martin vs J Hopkins. Johnny Roth meets Bulldog Bray in a ten round main event while John O'Brien of Boulder City faces Walter Payton of Los Angeles in the semi final. Henry Kaiser of Six Companies becomes president of the Associated General Contractors of America after the death of former president Colonel Starret.
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Ted Jensen
Mike Letz
Dam Project
H. Martin
J. Hopkins
Johnny Roth
Bray
Roth
Johnny
John O'Brien
Boulder City
Walter Payton
Los Angeles
Henry Kaiser
Companies
Incorporated
Associated General Contractors of America
Kaiser
Colonel Starret
Ofice
Merchants Fall To Carpenters In Tough Home Game
Crisp, the pitching ace for the Boulder City Merchants, struck out seven in a 5 to 3 loss to the Carpenters. Vanderhoof aided the Merchants with Crisp behind the plate, while Whitmire and Maudt formed the Carpenters battery. A late ninth inning rally produced three runs but could not overturn the deficit.
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Crisp
Boulder City
Reserve Group Holds B C Meet in Boulder City
A large crowd of army reserve officers from Las Vegas and Boulder City filled the Boulder City American Legion headquarters for a Monday evening meeting. Captain D L Harford led discussions on current military organization and related matters. Lieutenants W P Bill Harrison and Dr Chase joined the group, with plans to form a contact camp at Lorenzi Lake Park for summer studies and recreation. Major L J Howard was asked to organize tentage and gear, with the camp expected to begin in about two weeks.
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Boulder City
American Legion
Las Vegas
D. L. Harford
W. P. “Bill” Harrison
Dr. Chase
Ely
Lorenzi Lake Park
L. J. Howard
Bonds Set In Liquor Cases
Four men arrested on prohibition law violations faced U S Commissioner W J Flowers. Thomas Kinsella held on two thousand dollar bond after 564 pints of beer and one pint of whiskey were found hidden across an acre. Patrick Mee held on five hundred dollar bond with almost a gallon of whiskey, to have a Friday 8 30 hearing. Ray Tetters also on five hundred dollar bond for 28 pints of beer at a Boulder City highway service station and a public nuisance charge, with a Wednesday hearing. Guy Stroup held on five hundred dollar bond after 48 pints of beer were confiscated at the Sunset club near Midway and slated for 8:30 hearing.
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Brady
Hobart
U. S
Bodell Stringfellow
Rolston
United States
W. J. Flowers
Thomas Kinsella
Dry Lake
Kinsella
Patrick J. Mee
Whitney
Boulder City Highway
Ray Tetters
Tetters
Boulder City
Sunset Club
Midway
Guy Stroup
Stroup
Finney in Las Vegas on Boulder City postmaster business
J. L. Finney, postmaster of Boulder City, was in Las Vegas yesterday on official business.
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J. L. Finney
Boulder City
Urge Patrol of Boulder City Highway
Bob Moore spoke at the Las Vegas chamber of commerce urging a traffic officer for the Boulder City highway after describing a drunken driver who forced him off the road and continues to intoxicatedly drive the route. A motion supported the streets and highways committee to approach county commissioners. Judge Ryan noted counties cannot fund a road officer from fines since such funds go to state school coffers.
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Bob Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Las Vegas
Boulder City
Moore
Committee On Streets and
A. R.thompson
Ryan
Lincoln County
O'Connor
Meadow Valley
Caliente
Alamo
C. D. Baker
Clark County
James Cashman
Mrs. T. Regan Returns Home From Boulder Hospital
Mrs. T Regan was released from Boulder City hospital on Tuesday in improved health.
Cooling System Upgrades At Elks Club In Las Vegas
New air cooling and refrigeration gear installed in the B. P. O. Elks lodge room provide filtered cold water and comfort. About seven new Elk heads mounted, with plans for another stag party after a recent success. Fat Biggs, steward, organized catering and service. Through Vegas a I D Arcy and others arrive in Las Vegas on business. Boulder City boys baseball result 17 to 18 for Searchlight. Ingersol Rand executives visit dam tunnels with local hosts.
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B. P. O. Elks
C. W
Fat” Biggs
Elks
Boulder City
Searchlight
Ward Blackburn
Ingersol-Rand
California
Frank Carrol
Ingersol, Rand Company
Broadway
New York
Oddie Efforts On Tax Landed At Las Vegas Chamber
Ryland Taylor told Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce members that Senator Oddie is advancing a Washington bill to collect taxes on privately owned property within the Hoover Dam reservation. The measure runs alongside Congressman Arentz’s bill in the lower house. The chamber passed a resolution thanking Senator Oddie for his efforts.
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Ryland Taylor
Las Vegas
Mass accused in kidnaping probe and Las Vegas council tally
Reports connect a mass accused of kidnapping Charles Lingvergn Jr. with a Brooklyn arrest and a later move to Manhattan. In Mexico City police search for Harry Fleisher linked to the Detroit “purple” gang. Meanwhile a Las Vegas Catholic women’s council formed a chapter with Mass at St Joan of Arc, and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce discussed Meadow Valley road improvements and local travel plans.
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Mexico City
Manuel Rubio Oviedo
Harry Fleisher
Detroit
Pur
Charles A. Lingvergn, Jr
Father Ogrady
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Las Vegas
National Counci of Catholic Women
M'Anne Nicholson
Eagles Hall
Fremont Street
Miss Nicholson
Reno
Apache Hotel
Father O'Grady
Father O Grady
Hogan Faye Short Guks
Ofst
Prohibition officers raid four Las Vegas clubs
Brady and Ho bart raided the Little Pullman in North Las Vegas and jailed Bill Wallace and Thomas Rogers after seizing liquor. John Ward was arrested at the Paris club on a possession charge and released on 150 bond. Johnnie Bocks was charged after liquor was seized at 221 North Second Street. George Anderson faces a court appearance on possession and sale of intoxicating liquors following raids on the Nevada club.
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Brady and
Hobart
Little Pullman
Las Vegas
Bill Wallace
Thomas Rogers
United States
W. J. Flowers
Paris Club
North Fi Street
John Ward
Ward
North Second Street
Johnnie Blocks
Block
Smith, Mackey and Wallace
Nevada Club
George Anderson
Panama Flo star Marjorie Peterson rises to fame at Palace
Marjorie Peterson, a new screen actress, plays a key cabaret role in Panama Flo at the Palace theater. Her career blossomed after war era camp shows at Camp Logan and Ellington Field, followed by Denishawn tours, vaudeville, and stock work in Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Los Angeles before landing the film part with RKO-Pathe.
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Marjorie Peterson
Panama
New York
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Los Angele
Miss Peterson
Rko-Pathe
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John Suddoth
Silver State Market
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ADA Blvd
B. C
Boulder City Optical Co
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Fyes
Powder Puff Beauty Shop
Nelle McDougal
Prop
National Ice Company
Bridger
Finney
Boulder Briefs
Elks’ Club
Vegas
A. I. D’arcy
Fred Mitchel
and ‘Ield
Nevada
Accou
L. Norsworthy
Goldfield
David Donaldson
A. M. Firkin
Floyd Huntington
Stanley Francom
Mr. Carrol
Oddie
EL Portal
Oscar
Abigal
Minnie
Shortcake
Willie
Third Street
Jondahl Paint Company
MASS
J. H. Curtis
Boost Meadow Women’s Society Valley Route
Parzych
Brooklyn
Manhattan
William Webb
H. L. O'Connor
Linco County
Prohis
Hoover Dam
Ly Sound
North Second Watters Building
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Constance Bennett
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David Manners
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