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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1938
Page
3
In the Eighth Judicial District Court Clark County Nevada the administrator of the estate of Christian Lilva deceased invites creditors to file claims with vouchers and affidavits within forty days from the first publication date.
No. 8388 Roy Philip Rheuben sues Helen Margaret Rheuben in a civil action. The complaint seeks relief or redress as identified in the filed papers. The case appears in the court docket with the plaintiff and defendant named.
The State of Nevada issues a summons to Nelson Barcus defendant to appear within thirty days, or twenty or ten depending on service, to defend an action brought by plaintiff Lena Barcus seeking dissolution of marriage on grounds of extreme cruelty, as stated in the verified complaint on file with the Eighth Judicial District Court in Clark County. The notice is dated May 6, 1938, and published May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3.
The State of Nevada sends greetings to the defendant. The action seeks a judgment dissolving the marriage due to willful desertion without just cause. The complaint is on file in Clark County. Judge Lloyd Payne clerk. Attorney for plaintiff SE Morris Wolfman. Publication dates May 13 30 37 and June 3 1988.
A notice announces an application to appropriate public waters in Nevada. The document outlines the filing party, the proposed use, and the required public comment period and compliance with state water laws. The record lists the location, water source, and anticipated beneficial use of the water.
U S Department of Agriculture applied February 2 1938 to the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate five second feet of public waters. Diversion from Las Vegas Wash to ponds in sections 14 and 13 T 21S R 63E for impoundment used as Migratory Waterfowl Refuge January 1 to December 31 yearly. First publication May 13 1938. last publication June 10. Signed Alfred Merritt Smith State Engineer.
No 8404 Bessie Rycroft sues Sidney Rycroft for absolute divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. Plaintiff’s verified complaint attached. Clerk of court Lloyd S Payne notes May 12 1938 on file with deputy Maxine Harrison. Pub dates May 13 20 27 and June 3.
No 8444 of Delia Wilson deceased. Co D Breeze filed in court a document purporting to be the last will and testament and petition for probate. Hearing set for Monday June 6 1938 at 9 35 A M at Las Vegas Court House Clark County. All interested appear and show cause why will should not be admitted and administrator with the will annexed appointed. May 24 1933 Lloyd S Payne Clerk Pub May 27 1938.
In the Brighth Judicial District of John Falvey deceased Otto F Schwartz filed a document claimed as the last will and testament The hearing is fixed for Wednesday June 8 1938 at 9 30 AM at the Court House Las Vegas Clark County all interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate and the petitioner appointed Executor. Dated May 25 1938 Lloyd S Payne Clark Deputy Clerk published May 27 1938.
Nevada livestock ranges show improvement as of May 1 due to April rains and snow. Cattle wintered well with light losses and better condition than last year and the ten year average. Sheep movement from winter ranges completed with light losses from moisture and trailing water fewer.
May reports from the U S bureau show widespread favorable winter conditions boosting lamb and cattle prospects. Northwest areas note heavy precipitation and lingering snow in higher ranges with good feed growth as warmth returns. northeast ranges improved with adequate precipitation and generally healthy stock. Southern ranges saw winter losses low as livestock moved from southern ranges and water supply remained steady.
Ranier National Park authorities report Paradise Valley access restored with the Automobile Club of Southern California touring bureau noting the road is now open for motorists.
The touring bureau of the Automobile Club of Southern California reports wild lilac in profusion in the San Bernardino Mountains while yuccas emerge in the foothills, signaling a floral surge in the region.
Visitors at the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939 will send messages to friends worldwide via short wave radio from Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay.
The ad touts a herbal remedy called Tea Compound to calm nerves and balance the system for women, claiming it reduces distress from female function and improves health and mood. Noting it as world famous, the promotion emphasizes natural roots and herbs and cites Pakban's Compound as a saver for today.
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