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Newspaper
Las Vegas Age
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1932
Page
2
Las Vegas hopes to host the Pacific District Veterans of Foreign Wars convention next May. The city notes improved hotel capacity including new camps resorts and apartments. Business leaders are urged to rally support before the Vallejo California convention.
In a call to action, leaders urge all parents and community members to contribute to the upcoming scout year fund. They note reduced retirements curb, stressing the obligation to raise the needed funds and that even small gifts from every child’s circle will help carry the load.
A local plea defends the Chamber of Commerce against critics. It argues members volunteer time to improve Las Vegas and warns the city would suffer without their efforts. The piece urges readers to join and actively participate for personal and community benefit.
Misses Magda and Jessie Winn attended the closing exercises. Families and residents traveled to Las Vegas for events, while graduates and local students participated in a May 27 commencement program with addresses by Harlan Lyon and A C Baca. The class lists named Mary Adams, Margaret Lyon, and others.
Armed men robbed a bar yesterday morning taking about 75 dollars. They restrained the bartender, rifled the till, and fled within five minutes after entering the door. The victim reports he saw only a brief glimpse of the attackers. Police were alerted minutes later.
Film actor Paul Lukas and Art Robinson visited the Boulder Dam project during holidays and will return to the film colony. Lukas hosted a dinner at Meadow attended by Mr and Mrs Keeler and others. His film Strictly Dishonorable drew praise and will play at the Palace theatre Sunday. He will star in Downstairs as a butler alongside Virginia Bruce in the cast.
United Press compiled standings after games through May 2. Leading batters include Foxx of the Athletics and Waner of the Pirates with high totals in games played at bat runs and hits, plus notable Yank and Lazzeri performers.
United Press reports Friday's session in Congress focused on budget guidance and unemployment measures. Speaker Garner noted hopes for adjournment before July 1 as lawmakers considered extending recess until Tuesday while addressing the Senate Dem N M senator and other party leaders.
The Sons and Daughters of Israel attended a Mountain Springs picnic Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mike Silver and three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Roth and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Myers and daughter, Mrs. F. Lane and two grandchildren, Arthur Britt Endson, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gelber, Mr. and Mrs. L. Weiir, Samu Herbert Widsen, Parry Samitt, Dan Dorst, H. Fox and E. A. Blum. All had a good time.
An early Sunday morning attempt to rob the Standard Oil company office in this city was frustrated by Merchant Patrolman Red ONeill. Two or more men cut the fence and tried to gain entry but fled into the darkness when confronted.
The Las Vegas Maternity Home under Violet Derrick announces spring cleaning and renovations. Floors will be waxed and polished, new rugs added, a well equipped office and reception area created, tall windows redecorated, and drapes replaced to ensure utmost comfort. Work is slated to begin on or near June 15.
The county clerk of Clay County Nevada publishes a notice to creditors for the Crawford estate. The court states claims must be presented to the clerk and administered under Nevada law. The notice indicates qualification steps and contact details for filing claims and proceeding with the estate liquidation.
Notice of patent application for the LeeWay No AY 4 and LeeWay mining claims in the Thomas Mining District Clark County Nevada. McDonald Fines Company files the claim with U S Land Office Carson City. Meredith posted field notes and official description on file.
The Telheim Furniture at 515 Fremont Street will be sold to the highest bidder at the Bettelheim Store on Wednesday Jan 1st at 10:00 AM. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Parties with claims against the firm must file them with the undersigned and accounts payable may be paid to the firm. if not paid they will be collected.
The Carson City Land District lists multiple placer surveys in unorganized St Thomas Mining District Clark County and nearby townships. Claims include Leeway Boulder and Contour plats with extensive acreages up to 363 848 acres, detailing corners and monuments, with no conflicting claims reported. CLARA M. CRISLER, Register notes several applications for United States patents and describes the survey areas and boundaries in detail.
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