Newport Hall of Fame tennis site and family notes
A quirky mix of local scenes recounts the Newport Tennis Hall of Fame fundraising and historic grass court heritage. It notes a request to raise dues for the Hall, the club’s faded state after decades of neglect, and memories of the first National Singles Tournament in 1881. Also included is a bridal shower for LeeAnne Amos with a long guest list and a family farewell yarn.
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Newport
R.1
James H. van Alen
Robert Day
USTA
Forest Hills
New York
Mingling Of Minds In Wider Opportunity Program
Twelve Las Vegas girls join the Wider Opportunity Program by the Girl Scouts of America for cross state and international exchange. Margaret Matyas of Senior Troop 175 visited Kansas Sampler in Topeka studying ecosystems and legends and touring a cattle ranch. Melissa Jackson of Cadette Troop 58 will travel to British Columbia August 10 for an inter-area camp with Canadian Girl Guides at Schell Peninsula near Vancouver with ocean swimming and seashore activities.
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Las Vegas
Girl Scouts of America
Juliet Lowe
Girl Scouting
Margaret Matyas
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Capitol of
Melissa Jackson
Cadette Troop 58
British Columbia
Canadian
Girl Guides
Schell Peninsula
Vancouver
B.C
Georgia Strait
Wilde farce The Importance of Being Earnest at UNLV
The Judy Bayley Theatre presents Oscar Wilde’s satire about a love quadrangle and mistaken identities. The production adheres to the script but pacing lags in places. strong turns come from Patricia Lewis as Cecily Cardew and witty exchanges, notably Lady Bracknell versus Worthing.
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Oscar Wilde
Judy Bayley
Unlv
Wilde
Woody Allen
Mel Brooks
Earnest
Patricia Lewis
Cecily Cardew
John Worthing
Dear Ann Landers and readers on hospital nurses and TV
Readers discuss nurse uniforms and temptation in hospitals, TV ethics at home, and insurance consent. Letters note professional dress, the risk of infidelity, the value of husbands watching TV over outbursts or crime, and a response explaining that life insurance requires the insured’s signed consent and that policies obtained without knowledge are illegal.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Catalina
G.M
Santa Monica
Santa
U.S.A
Home Office
Chicago
I.M
A.R
Ann Landers Advice on Hoax Insurance Policy Gift
Reader asks about loopholes where a minor signs in advance a not yet signed policy as a gift to a wife and whether a small insurer could allow this. The missive also requests drugs guidance and Ann Landers booklet order details with money and SASE to Chicago.
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Ann Landers
P.O
Chicago
Ill
Field Enterprises, Inc
Turn Nursery Into Childs Room
A budgeting guide to transform a baby nursery into a child friendly space. Emphasizes simple affordable ideas like a Snoopy themed bed, framed Peanuts art, and a toy box for order. Suggests clever themes such as aviation with maps and globes plus a practical study area with an inexpensive desk.
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Junior
Charlie Brown
Charles Schultz
Snoopy
First Annual Las Vegas Humanitarian Awards Call For Nominations
Community groups urge locals to nominate neighbors for the Humanitarian Publications awards recognizing unselfish deeds aiding those in need. Send names and deeds to The Humanitarian P O Box 15477 Las Vegas 89114 with contact details. A free August 10 Hadland Park concert features Bill Geyer and his brass and an Ellington Basie Kenton tribute with Marc Hannibal on vocals. The event is sponsored by Las Vegas Cultural Services Department and Local 369 Musicians Performance Trust Fund. Call 386 6211 for details.
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Las Vegas
Bill Geyer
Duke Ellington
Harry James
Count Basie
Stan Kenton
Hadland Park
Eastern
Stewart Avenues
Marc Hannibal
Ksho TV 13
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Stellan
Conner Petrie
Sam
LeeAnne Amos
Mary Campbell
Joyce Hartley
Jean Jones
LeeAnne
Helene Amos
Janis Jungblut
Judy Heavin
Mary
Helene
Vinston
Donna Mae
Becky Jo Birmingham
Frances Booker
Linda Campbell
Clara Costolo
Gail Dipietro
Wanda Flang
Jean Gray
Elsie Goldsworthy
Shirere Isom
Jane Love
Delores Nielsen
Janice
Brenda Ray
Emma Simms
Ava Sonnett
Mike Amos
Swensen's Ice Cream Parlours
Ron Amos
Dan Gary
Lilly Gray
Angel Young
Crista Amos
L.A. Porter
Lady Bracknell
John the Baptist
Herod
Jesus
P.O. Box
Opportunity Knocks
Sernation
Isel
Nevada Yamaha
Zodys N
Carey Ave
Lake Mead Blvd
Owens Ave
Civic Center Drive
Patterns Unlimited
Michael Beaumont
Frida
Holiday Inn
Les Vegas Blvd
Dunes & Tropicana Hotels
Saturda
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