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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
1
Pleasant May weather blessed Helldorado events as Las Vegas welcomed visitors from California. A massive Fremont Street parade and a 2,000 strong schoolchildren showing underscored the city’s growth, with praise for its schools and Boulder City bands. Auto courts draw praise for fair treatment and value, while Look magazine will feature local youth. Kiwanis and social gatherings topped off a busy week.
JS M Walker civilian aide to the Secretary of War urges Nevada youths to join Citizens Military Training camps. Eastern counties meet at Fort Douglas Utah July 2 to 31 with transport, lodging, medical care, uniforms, arms, and laundry provided. Camps aim to foster citizenship, patriotism, discipline, and physical development through drills and sports. Applications require character references. parents are urged to encourage participation. Also notes visiting judges Orr and Taber in Las Vegas, Governor Carville attends Helldorado, and Walter Bracken and Mrs Bracken in the city with family updates.
On 91 Highway several miles south of Las Vegas two cars collided Wednesday evening injuring three persons. Robert Jensen of Los Angeles owned the westbound car and Dan Keith of Los Angeles drove the eastbound pickup with Mrs. Ethel Ware. All three treated for minor injuries. The accident occurred as Jensen crossed the white line.
A Saturday evening wreck on Highway 91 near Wheaton Springs killed Mrs. Sarah Rowley of Las Vegas and injured Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Baker of Long Beach. Mrs. Rowley, mother of Mrs. Keith Hickman, was en route to Las Vegas for Mother's Day and was to stay with her daughter. Her son Thomas Wendall Rowley of Salt Lake arrived in Las Vegas Monday.
Reader notices summarize local residents travel and visits. Miss Madeline Down returns from Reno for vacation. District Attorney Roland Wiley comes back from Los Angeles by plane. Russell Taylor returns from the University of Nevada for vacation. Artemus Ham Jr. and Russell Taylor return from Reno where they study. Mrs Charles Goldring from Los Angeles visits sister Mrs Mike Gordon in Bonneville. Dr George Brewington and wife arrive in Boulder City to visit Miss Frank Brewington. Mrs Frank Scott and son Richard visit from Del Mar, California at Mr and Mrs R J Stephens.
Rodeo promoters Vuturn and Sorenson offer one of their best wild horse and Brahma bull exhibitions at the race track. Last year’s standout show and this year’s plans promise greater crowds for Saturday and Sunday as Las Vegas markets its annual Helldorado. Spectators travel from California and other western states to see the Las Vegas Rodeo, boosting the frontier town’s publicity.
Earl Wendell Spry Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wendell Spry Sr of 129 North Tenth street was killed instantly when struck by a car driven by Jim Simpson a Union Pacific employee. He had been working at Helidorado grounds on an unfinished building and was returning tools when the accident occurred. An inquest was held Thursday evening.
The Chamber of Commerce float, an ox drawn wagon reminiscent of the gold rush era, won first prize in the Pioneers Parade opening Helldorado. Carson City’s mint replica float took second, Nevada Beverage a third. Governor Ted Carville led as grand marshal with escorts and officials, as thousands lined Fremont Street for the parade. A Sunday Desert Bathing Beauties parade was planned to cap Helldorado. Also note: a Caliente Herald verse and a report of Mrs. Forest R. Mildren returning from Los Angeles after Ray Browne's funeral.
Several Las Vegas students received scholarships during University of Nevada graduation exercises. William Ogle, honor roll student for four years, placed sixth. Kathryn Newlin named alternates for Ella S Stubbs memorial. Wesley Schaeger won the Max Fleischmann scholarship about 400 dollars and alternate for Marge Williams Butler math award. Cyril Ham received Charles Elmer Clough engineering award of 80 dollars. Byrn Armstrong alternate for Nevada State Press association journalism award of 50 dollars. Roy Shipp of Boulder City received Mrs Carl Otto Herz scholarship of 50 dollars for electrical engineering. Gene McDaniel of Reno earned the gold medal for highest four year average, 1.02. DINNER DANCE MUCH ENJOYED. The cocktail party and dinner dance hosted by Dr Woodbury and others featured Helldorado costumes, with Jack Benny appearing, then attendees moved to the 91 Club for dinner and dancing.
Lincoln County Power District No 1 releases six month statement through December 31 1939 showing excellent financial condition with no delinquents and a net income of 17526 38 dollars after depreciation. Total income 78830 00. total costs 48804 45. final net income credited to earned surplus and bond reserve. Lincoln County power board member J H Bueniel cites CPA C M Christiansen.
Las Vegas Community Players present The Drunkard in Helldorado Days shows praised as an outstanding feature. The production showcases local talent, engages the audience as part of the performance, and draws crowds at Las Vegas events.
Union Pacific announces a travel credit plan for trips $50 or more with no down payment. Applicants apply at a ticket office, credit approved quickly through Trail ers Credit Corporation, and pay via instalments with a small service and interest charge. Plan targets vacations to Colorado mountains, Yellowstone, Sun Valley, Pacific Northwest, and more. Kenneth Dimock expected home today for Vegas vacation. Senator Pat McCarran promotes Administrative Law Bill, chairing Judiciary Committee and replacing the late M. M. Logan.
Voters in the county face a special election to decide the hospital’s status. Registration closes May 28, so those delaying until May 29 will be too late. The June 18 ballot follows petitions showing required taxpayer support.
University dancers led by Elsie Lameth and Audrey Stewart entertained Las Vegas Rotary members on Thursday noon with a program of dances and songs. Guests included Chief Justice Taber, Justice Orr, Superintendent Mildred Bray, and deputy superintendent Elbert Edwards. Visiting Rotarians Carl Robes and Dempsey Smith joined locals Mr. and Mrs. Krenzer. Additional performances featured Mexican, Russian, and classical pieces by University dancers and soloists Virginia Spencer and Mary Kathryn Carroll.
Las Vegas woman Ora Sells was named winner of the annual Queen of the Rodeo contest. She outperformed rival Evelyn Blaine, selling tickets totaling over 1000 dollars while Blaine sold about 600 dollars. Sells was sponsored by the Las Vegas club. Blaine by the Frontier Riders.
Washington DC The senate resumes debate on Senator Townsend Delaware proposal to end government purchases of foreign silver. Senator Pittman Nevada urges an amendment to permit continued buying with funds spent on American agricultural products. He argues silver remains valuable and gold could demonetize globally except in the United States.
Carson City May 18 Unemployed workers in Clark county received 10413 in unemployment compensation for April 1940. Nevada division reports 846 checks covering the period with 846 man weeks. statewide total 373613 paid across 5805 checks. In Las Vegas 38268 dollars across 668 checks. Moapa 43 dollars in 4 checks. Overton 349 dollars in 32 checks. Boulder City 76 dollars in 6 checks. balance county 136 checks totaling 1677 dollars.
Walter Ted Homan left last Sunday to become co pilot for Western Air Express in Los Angeles. He will fly the Los Angeles to San Diego route. Homan, son of Mr and Mrs Walter N Homan of 506 South Seventh Street, has been interested in aviation since high school. Mrs Mary Cooper of Huntington Park visits daughter Mrs W E Ferron and plans to motor to Reno next Wednesday.
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