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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1963
Page
17
Henderson Chamber manager Filen Shirley returned last week from a management schooling course at Santa Clara University. The program was attended by chamber managers from Oregon to Hawaii and is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, offering a graduation diploma.
On Frontier Highway near Water Street a smoking car halted and a family including Homer Barnes and Mrs. Barnes with three children jumped out as a passerby threw a fire extinguisher. Firefighters arrived after Mrs. Hilda Boone attempted to pull a garden hose to aid the stranded family.
Henderson merchants reveal Summer dollar days August 15 to 17 with Ellen Shirley of the Chamber of Commerce announcing the dates. Local businesses plan real bargains for shoppers across the town.
Linda Smith reports from Hohenheim Germany after a successful Atlantic crossing. She and husband Private Ted Smith enjoy a year and a half in Europe, describe driving rules language and daily life, and ask Southern Nevada friends to write letters to practice English.
Henderson report shows Carmen Peterson and Jennie Thayer leading the Basic Bridge Tournament with a 20 point margin with three weeks left. Salter and Downing teams vie for second as multiple pairs sit within one point of third. prizes awarded by game points and cash. Partners are arranged, events at 7:45 p.m. at 548 Burton St with Monday lessons and party play. Miriam Giles directs, contact 965-2563.
A large crowd gathered for the closing party of the Henderson Library Summer Reading Program, marking the end of a six week run. Librarian Lydia Malcolm announced 258 youngsters participated and awarded ribbons to Brent Demille Bobby Johnson Larry Zajac Rebekah Zajac and Jean Zajac for reading over 26 books. Two color films for children were shown and Miriam Bell with Cindy Chowan performed a ballet number.
Henderson reports July building valuations at 86 768 dollars, down 8 301 from July 1962. The month includes 18 900 in Townsite remodels and other activity such as a 29 750 dwelling, 25 dwelling additions, fencing, concrete work, commercial addition, signs, and moving permits. seven month totals for 1962 and 1963 show 2 760 476 and 2 203 664 respectively, with about 938 inspections in July 1963.
Henderson Chamber of Commerce announced a noon membership meeting at the Swanky Club on Thursday hosted by Ellen Shirley. President Dan Reed will lead a brief program, with the Highway Committee to report on a proposed 12 by 40 billboard sign near the highway and permission granted by the state.
Henderson invites all interested persons to attend an appearance by noted Yori Yack Raizizun, author of seven books. Time and place to be announced later in the Sun. public welcome.
Lois Perkins reports on the Payne family from Overton returning from a 10 day trip including Page Arizona Nephi Canyon and California visits to Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm. Other items note Mrs Dorthy Heath visiting relatives and newborn Todd Ray Heath born July 18 weighing 9 lbs 15 oz.
Henderson Chamber reports 11,442,405 visitors spent $326,925,757 in 1962, accounting for 60 percent of Clark County taxable sales. Lodging saw 6,069,340 hotel stays and 4,375,065 motel stays, totaling over $74,793,000. Food and drink sector rose 19 percent with about $80,000,000 spent by tourists.
Norman and Kay White announce the birth of their third child, a son. Kay is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moser. Norman White serves in the US Air Force stationed in Sacramento. The couple also has two daughters.
The Jack and Betty Hietmann family of Overton returned home Friday after eight days in Dodge City Kansas visiting Jack’s relatives. Jack owns and operates the Hietmann garage in Overton.
Andrew Cruz a Nevada State Highway employee seriously injured in a July 12 one car crash was transported to New Mexico by his parents for medical care. He stayed at Lincoln County Hospital until July 22 and now resides at P O Box 1171 Espanola New Mexico. Mr and Mrs W B Mabee of Overton suffered a caravan trailer wreck from a freak whirl wind near Elko. They returned home shaken but uninjured and plan to resume vacation later. John and Alpha Moser have left for Calgary and Crossfield Canada.
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