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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1932
Page
4
A derailed and unpowered engine with a gravel car crane and two tank cars slipped from a siding near the Six Companies gravel plant in Boulder. The slow start went unnoticed by workers as the train rolled into the desert sand, causing little damage and remaining upright.
Ex servicemen are urged to join Boulder City American Legion post 31 now to boost state quota. If transferring from another post, bring your card for immediate transfer. residents urged to join without delay.
Joe Bagley pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner W J Flowers. He posted a 500 bond to guarantee appearance in federal court to face the charge. William Farnen, arrested at the resort allegedly run by Bagley, was released after proving he only browsed the beer dispensary and had no interest.
J H Sinclair left for Spokane to visit his parents. Mr and Mrs Bob Yapp travel to McClain Oregon to locate. Mr and Mrs W H Garner moved to Boulder City at 637 Sixth Street. The Strayhorns from Warsaw Missouri toured Boulder City and Hoover Dam en route to California. Mrs Howard Doolittle remains bed bound though not seriously ill. Floyd Huntington drove to Las Vegas. Augie Scholtz vacationing on the coast with relatives. Scholtz has been employed by Carl K Bryan.
Howard Wirth Charles Doo little and Sarah Stell Williams began together in first grade at Treton dam in Rim Rock Washington during F T Crowe’s construction era. After a six year separation all three graduated eighth grade Thursday in Las Vegas marking a rare reunion.
Clyde Kay, of Boulder City, graduates with Las Vegas High School's class of seniors. He joins three classmates as Athletic Scholarship society members for athletic prowess and strong scholastic average. Kay starred in sports, captained the basketball team, and served as Desert Breeze editor.
The Boulder City column notes a picnic at Mt. Charleston by a local group including Mrs B fart and Mrs Harry Mitchel. It reports bridge hostess A V Towler at Avenue C with top honors won by Mrs Bert Choate and second by Mrs C C Malin. A Lotspiech swim party at Lorenzis Park draws guests from Boulder City and nearby towns. The Dawes hosted a bridge club gathering, with L A & S L officials visiting Six Companies. Visits include Holmans in town and Calif Tech student Francis Wyatt spending weekend with his family.
A humorous mock description likens Lemuir to Chico Marx in a chaotic scene. The piece notes a caged animal impression and a broken knee from a car crash that delays but does not end the group’s return to the movie lot with three companions.
Moapa Valley notes detail Alfred W Leavitt traveling to Bunkerville after government reimbursements, a grade party at the Tobler home, a home economics swimming party at Tokio Falls, and numerous visits across Kaolin Overton and Logandale. Other items include orphaned social gatherings, property plans, and sport club entries in nearby Lincoln County.
Dam Site Better Root Beer stands at Third and Fremont and Eleventh and Fremont, run by Glenn Kennedy, will offer curb service and be ready in white and green. Eleventh and Fremont opening tomorrow. June 15 target for Sewell store in A C Grant building at Third and Fremont, with grocery meat and produce departments, Grant building due late next week and June 11 tentative for formal opening. LAKE GARDONE May 26 motor boat speed attempt by A R Kaye Don aims to beat Gar Wood record with 105 143 mph.
Classifieds list for rent a basement sleeping room with contact F H Gottwall at Terminal Building and for sale complete furnishings for a five room house, plus furniture items at 1208 Fifth Street and 426 Ash Street. postings show short local ads.
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