Right on Las Vegas consolidation sparks debate at Vegas Heights
Bob Palm recalls a Las Vegas Heights bar discussion over county city merger. A young man claims there will be two governments with no boundaries, while locals note voting rights and Strip revenue shifting to Las Vegas. The piece highlights confusion and perceived power for Las Vegas over the Strip.
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Vegas Heights
Las Vegas
Clark County
Commission
Fremont Street
Obedience class starts Aug 2 at Morrell Park
Recreation briefs announce a six week dog obedience course starting August 2 at Morrell Park. Taught by Don Newsom of Don-Lo Obedience School, the class runs Saturdays for six weeks with a $12 fee.
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Morrell Park
Don Newsom
Don-Lo
Citizens Group To View Traffic Snags First Hand
Henderson residents on the city traffic advisory board will ride along with Henderson police to gain a first hand view of traffic problems. Skipper Ray Currier serves as chairman of the group.
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Henderson
Citizens’ Traffic Advisory Board
Ray Currier
Traffic Board
Corn Street
Pittman
Boulder Highway
David Alm
Public Works Department
Traffic Commission
Lorence Hornyak
Pacific Street
Highlights From Henderson by Isabel Mack
Lynn Thomas Pfeiffer Class of 1957 and her husband Joe own a hunting lodge near Big Sandy Wyoming. Thomas won first place in the Elks Helldorado Western Art Exhibit and her painting hangs in the Las Vegas Elks Lodge. Classmates plan a mini reunion in rural areas, with several traveling from Montana and Illinois. California trips and traffic board notes follow, including crossovers along Pittman area and proposed street extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory
Nevada Test Site
Big Sandy
Wyoming
Lynn
Elks
Council Forms Panel On Liquor License Limits
A three member committee was named to draft a new liquor ordinance limiting licenses in Henderson. The panel includes Gary Price Carlton D Lawrence and Phil Stout with City Attorney Kent Dawson noting the plan mirrors nearby jurisdictions.
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Lorin Williams
Phil Stout
Lorna Kesterson
New Grapefruit Diet Pill Promises Fast Weight Loss
Advertising copy touts a chewable grapefruit pill that allegedly helps overweight people lose up to a pound daily with no hard exercise. Readers are urged to send money for 10, 20, or 30 day supplies to Grapefruit Farms in Phoenix and may receive a money back guarantee and accepts Americard or Master Charge.
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Phoenix
E. Thomas Rd
Arizona
Burgwardt Brothers Earn Eagle Scout Awards at Ceremonies
Kent Burgwardt 13 and Craig Burgwardt 15 both earned Eagle Scout ranks in ceremonies at the Presbyterian Church. Their mother Barbara Hunter has long served in scouting and is a permanent staff member at a Montana Camp. Both boys are Order of the Arrow members and have the 50 mile hike badge. Kent was a former senior patrol leader.
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Henderson
Burgwardt
Kent Burgwardt
Presbyterian Church
Craig
Barbara Hunter
Philomont
Order of the Arrow
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By Bob Palm
Henderson Parks and Recreation Department
Eli Henderson
Isabel Mack
Linda Marie Smith
Lynda
Las Vegas Sun
Lynn Thomas
Pfeiffer
Basic High
Betty
Cole) Hartley
Pat “Eddy” Clausen
Bob
Helena
Montana
Linda
Mack) Smith
Doreen (Starr) Genseal
Illinois
California
Karli Bray
Navajo Place
Trailer Estates
Kernville
Isabella
Bakersfield
High Sierras
Alm
Director of Public Works
Regional Streets and Highway Commission
Center Street
Horizon Drive
William H. Higgins
Eugene C. Pacini
Hoover Dam
Ucla
Charleston
Eagle
John Berce
Maryland Parkway
John
Nevada
TV3
Maryland
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