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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1932
Page
1
A news column relic from Joliet Illinois notes an inmate cell explosion leaving two men unconscious, with the warden expressing disbelief. The piece pokes fun at safety and ethics in a Rotary Club anecdote and reflects on Las Vegas High recent graduations and the city’s growth prospects. It cites a Las Vegas editorial praising cottonwood trees and the city’s potential.
Charles H. Nelson, 57, once of Boise Idaho, arrested late last night by Officer Louis Hord on concealed weapons charges. A private caller reported a man acting suspiciously near First Street and Charleston Boulevard. Police found a .25 calibre Colt automatic, an empty .32 calibre six shooter, a packet of shells, and a knife concealed on his clothing.
Chicago May 26 An essay titled Meat in the Low Cost Diet won first prize for Miss Freda City, a Nevada high school girl, in a national high school contest sponsored by the National Livestock and Meat Board. Judges announced the award in Chicago.
Justin F. Barber former landscape engineer will visit Boulder City on Sunday with his wife and a party of California horticulturists and nurserymen. Guided by C. J. Seymour the group will tour the area and the reservation and Barber is expected to hold a Sunday clinic on gardening and landscaping issues.
An athletic young financier alleged to have kidnapped his wife at gunpoint secured a reconciliation, then slept. Mrs Marion Read escaped with the kidnap car to Placerville, Calif, and plans to sue for divorce from Alfred C Read Jr. Oakland police sought him on auto theft with false plates.
George S. Barnett chief engineer of the Tybo mine visits Charles Pugh at the Gold Range project with L Cramer. Barnett represents major mining interests and will return to Tonopah to submit a report to executives. Separately Alma Walker Hearst Jr divorces in Reno after a brief private hearing before Judge Moran.
Ninety pupils at Las Vegas High School will graduate from the grammar school and enter high school next fall. The ceremony includes musical numbers, a valedictory by Bruce Beckley, and diplomas presented by Mayor Cragin. A large audience attended the earlier grammar school graduation in the old high school auditorium.
Reno Nov May 26 United Press Mrs Beatrice Elsman former wife of Ralph Elsman New York millionaire faced a Washoe county fraud jury charged officials destroyed records in her original divorce suit risking reopening the case in which both sides spent about 600000 in fees She said her sole aim is to regain possession of her baby Destruction of records alleged by burning removal by order of former Judge Geo Bartlett An affidavit by Washoe county clerk Elwood Beemer notes the sequence Dead rich in Las Vegas hospital for treatment with prognosis for several days
In Joliet Illinois two prisoners Edward Nelson and Roy Knight were knocked unconscious when an alcohol still exploded in their cell at the state penitentiary. They were revived and placed in solitary confinement. Warden Henry C Hill ordered a thorough search of other cells after finding fragments of the still capable of producing alcohol daily. The prisoners had allegedly stolen sugar from the dining room to make mash.
Two Clark county inmates received paroles from the state penitentiary after one year of sentences. Edward Becker, jailed for attempted burglary at the Nevada Cafe, was paroled from a one to five year term. Newton Goodwin, serving a 15-year grand larceny sentence, also completed one year. Oscar Rucker of Lincoln county was granted a conditional pardon to support his wife and six children.
American Legion and its Auxiliary set for Saturday May 28 in Las Vegas selling hand made little red poppies. Proceeds fund veteran rehabilitation, care and family support. Commander A R Thompson urges locals to wear a poppy and remember the sacrifice of disabled veterans.
New York May 26 A fum ing Democratic minority cried foul as Samuel Seabury laid bare records tying Russell T Sherwood Jimmy Walkers missing financial agent to dealings over 700000 The mayor denied knowledge while Seabury pressed for links amid a hostile crowd and Tammany fury in a dramatic Hofstadter committee session.
Major L N Keesling of March field Riverside California announced a training flight by several army air corps planes in the city during the American Legion state convention in Las Vegas June 0. He stated Las Vegas has been used as a base for maneuvers recently and the show would demonstrate the mobility and readiness of the air forces in a national emergency.
United Press report from Washington notes the Senate passed provisions of a new one billion dollar revenue bill adding about 200 million in nuisance taxes. President Hoover may intercede. supporters push for a general sales tax replacing nuisance levies while a compromise plan combines sales and income taxes. Leaders vow a bill to balance the budget, with signatures from Watson Robinson Smoot Harrison Reed Walsh and other leaders.
In Los Angeles May 26 a deputy county clerk Hill faces an investigation linked to the disappearance of 75000 from Crawford’s estate. The money, found with Lavine and Leontine Johnson involved in related extortion cases, triggers a chain of indictments and a federal order to return funds to Crawford’s widow. Lampton cites Hill’s claim the funds were paid on orders from Sam Pritchard with the district attorney’s approval.
SAN ANGELO Texas May 26 A William T Ponder flier once in combat against German planes was released on 1500 bond on a charge of aerial liquor smuggling from Mexico He admitted ownership of the plane and possessing the beer but offered no motive and blamed a sport for the arrest Federal agents said the case involved a ring and tried to suppress the news Ponder began his World War II career with the Lafayette Escadrille and later held eleven credited planes in the service
At Las Vegas Rotary, W C McGonigle of Honolulu spoke on Rotary International’s goal of bettering international relations. He noted Pacific prosperity and cited 35 million with jobs while urging optimism despite unemployment. He called Hawaii “land of enchantment” and invited attendance at the upcoming Pacific conference. Ernie Cragin received a donation check.
The exhibit at the high school is a credit to the school and honors art director Louis E. Rowe. Students show talent and indicate the scope of the four year course. Parents and patrons should view the exhibit to understand the department’s aims for young artists.
Arthur L. Wood, 42, of San Fernando California, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Chief of Police Williams for investigation. He is suspected of belonging to a gang blamed for robbing Ward's cash and grocery store earlier this week. Also noted is a separate item about someone leaving for Honolulu to cover delegate expenses, traveling from Los Angeles June 4 for three weeks via Seattle.
Sinclair Lewis completed his latest work Ann Vickers aboard the U S Europa returning from France. He traveled with wife Dorothy Thompson Lewis and Texas Guinan praised Mayor Jimmy Walker while noting European sympathy for his troubles and popularity.
May 26 report that marching ex-soldiers moved toward Washington as Chief of Police Glassford discussed evacuating unemployed veterans within 48 hours after a rival arrival. He planned a trip to the capitol and sought leaders to back a vote on the soldiers bonus while cautioning potential disturbances. A public plea from farmer Paul Kvale urged relief funds, noting city finances and authorities face strains in meeting hardships.
Rose Marie Now leads the race for queen of the America Legion convention to be held in June. Ruth Perryman sits second and Mary Lindsay of Boulder City third as the final standings show Princess Rose Marie at 14,200 votes, Perryman 14,100, Lindsay 11,000, with the remaining contestants including Dixie Landis, Marguerite Stewart, Pauline Smith, and Ethel Cory. Each ticket sold to the Legion dinner dance at Lorenzi's Lake Park pavilion on June 10 awards 100 votes, with tickets available at drug stores or through Legion members.
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