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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
1
The death of Mrs. George Perkins of Overton was reported after months of ill health. She was active in social work and survived by her husband five daughters Lela Bernice Marie Ethelyn Norma and three sons Elwood Orval and Keith. Funeral services were held yesterday in Overton.
Report from reliable authority that the new CCC built road into Deer Creek will open within two weeks. It diverts from the Charleston road and continues with an even grade to the summit. Over 200 CCC boys are currently working on the project.
A letter from Mrs Eva Fenner announces the death on May 1 of her husband Charles Fenner after a lingering illness. The couple moved from Las Vegas to Long Beach years ago and supported civic improvements. They were active in Christ Episcopal Church and enjoyed music.
George Wingfield filed his declaration of candidacy for regent of the University of Nevada in the secretary of state's office. He first became regent in 193% through appointment by Governor Balzar to a vacancy and later won a ten year term in 1928, now seeking re election.
Nevada attorney-general Gray Mashburn, in office since January 1931, announces his candidacy for re nomination and re election. In a letter to George L Swartz, Mashburn states his intent to seek the Democratic nomination at the September 6 1938 primary and to file his candidacy within legal time.
Highway officials say the new Jean to Goodsprings road will open within two weeks. The underpass about three miles from Jean is also expected to be opened then, aiding the mining community of Goodsprings.
Mr and Mrs Timothy Shehan and their young son woke to a blaze in their Las Vegas home Monday morning. They escaped with their lives but lost clothing furnishings and cash. The fire, believed to have started in a wall between living room and kitchen, was contained by the Las Vegas fire company. The owner is Robert Irvington.
Mrs. O. W. Yates plans a trip to San Bernardino for the coming weekend. She will stay at a local lodging and return afterward.
The City of Los Angeles sues to test County Assessor Frank DeVinney taxing the Bureau of Power and Light property in the county. Attorney General Gray Mashburn of Carson City prosecutes for the state.
John Crosbie longtime U P railroad engineer in Las Vegas died after a lingering illness in Los Angeles Good Samaritan hospital. He and his wife helped the Old Timers Club of Las Vegas and many Las Vegas residents attended his funeral at the little church of the Flowers in Forest Lawn Cemetery Los Angeles. His home was at 505 South Second Street Las Vegas.
Mrs. Marshall reports General George Marshall resting easily after a plane trip to the Veterans hospital in Salt Lake City for examination of an arm injury. No definite news is expected for several days according to family.
City books audit will begin shortly after June first per City Commissioner Joe Ronnow. The auditing firm is not yet chosen but is expected to be an out of state firm.
Mrs. Orville Preston, visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. D S Farnsworth for the past week, departed Sunday to return to her home in Walnut Park California.
G W Hail of St George Utah dies when his car plummets 30 feet after crossing a bridge guard rail. Lola Alexander of St George is seriously injured. Hail connected with civic life and Clay Springs Cattle Co. Funeral held at St George tabernacle.
Mrs. Charles P. Squires traveled to the Squires cabin in Deer Creek with Mrs. Clint Boggs and grandson Ray on Tuesday. She intends to remain there all summer.
Dr. Roy W. Martin took a plane to Washington D C yesterday and expects to be back early next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Casey and children David and Betsy depart Las Vegas for Akron Ohio after a two week visit with Mrs Casey’s parents Mr and Mrs David Farnsworth. Meanwhile Treasure Island will host a 1989 Golden Gate International Exposition horticultural program using 100000 cubic yards of top soil as the base for a 1500000 dollar project.
Famous cooks will prepare epicurean works of art for public view during Chefs Day at Treasure Island as part of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.
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