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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
4
In Las Vegas a community celebration resumes a 100 year old western vibe with horses and a bustling Chamber of Commerce drive. L V H S earns accreditation amid a humor revival and a high school IQ results show seniors scoring 250 on a test.
Sunday services at 11:00 AM and Sunday School at 9:30 AM. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 PM. Reading Room open daily at 112 N. Third St. May 26 1940 lesson subject Soul and Body with scripture from Psalms 84:2 and Romans 12:2 and text from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.
Mrs Deriton Hayes returned from Panguitch Utah where she accompanied her mother and father Mr and Mrs D L Heyward who have been visiting her for some time.
Review of current leaders praising pioneers of yesterday and lauding Merrill W. Davis of M W Davis Jewelers as Southern Nevada’s finest. The note highlights a large, reasonably priced selection of men’s and ladies’ watches and a broad jewelry line, recognizing years of service and goodwill with wishes for continued success and prosperity.
Prominent Las Vegas menswear shop at 309 Fremont Street offers a wide line of suits furnishings hats shoes and hosiery with a large display and guaranteed perfect fit for all sizes. The article commends Hardy Allen and praises the store for reasonable Southern Nevada prices and stylish service.
The piece honors Alfred L. Riddle and his company Riddle Scenic Tours for faithful public service, leadership, and loyalty. It highlights his active role in Las Vegas development, inspiring confidence in his business and contributions to local prosperity and economic stability.
The article extols M. W. Davis Jewelers at 311 Fremont Street as a trusted authority on jewelry with years of expertise. It notes a carefully selected stock and emphasis on integrity and knowledge for customers buying cuff links or a diamond solitaire.
James Cashman is renowned in Southern Nevada as a premier General Motors dealer. The write up praises Cadillac LaSalle Pontiac Buick Oldsmobile and GM workmanship and urges readers to visit his showroom for new or used cars.
Mrs W E Ferron enjoys a month long visit from her mother Mrs Mary Cooper of Huntington Beach California.
Mrs. Charles DeArmond entertained members of her contract club at luncheon on Thursday.
Nevada saw 4549 FHA insured loans by December 31 1939 totaling 5731852 dollars. Title I financed 3692 families for home improvements totaling 1967547 dollars and 857 loans under Title II funded home ownership. Private institutions insured by FHA issued these loans as urged by Senator Pat McCarran.
San Francisco prepares for Treasone Island fair travelers as Western states showcase parks and monuments. The 1940 season aims for steady prices in hotels, restaurants, amusements, and transportation to welcome millions touring the Golden Gate Exposition.
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