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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1962

Page

15

Assault And Battery Charge After Clark County Death

Clark County District Attorney requested a warrant for the arrest of Maurice Kenneth Hawkins on assault and battery charges after a coroner ruled the death of Leroy O. Kime due to unknown causes. Hawkins admitted striking Kime during a family party altercation as both men aided his wife Maxine to a car. The incident occurred in front of 713 East San Francisco Street as Kime died. authorities noted bruising and possible drag marks. Justice of the Peace Myron Leavitt granted the warrant.

Clark “County Maurice Kenneth Hawkins Miw Leroy O. Kime San Francisco Clark County Kime Justice of the Peace Myron Leavitt

Two Firms Study Plans For West Las Vegas Park

City officials say two firms specializing in park planning are consulting with Las Vegas about Doolittle Park in the Matt Kelly area. City Manager W L Fletcher notes the firms will submit proposals before the next regular commission meeting on August 29.

Las Vegas Doolittle Park W. L. Fletcher City Commission West Matt Kelly Fletcher Commission

Airlines Allowed Lower Fares to Test Demand

The Civil Aeronautics Board authorized Continental Airlines to run two cheaper service levels on selected routes to gauge if reduced fares boost business. Three classes would range from deluxe at first class prices to economy 20 percent below coach, with other major carriers included as parties to the order.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Continental Airlines Continental American Trans World United Braniff

Obituary of John A Methgen Sr Las Vegas Resident

John A Methgen Sr 73 of 333 North 2th St died Thursday in a local hospital. Rosary Sunday 1 pm Bunker Brothers Chapel Funeral Mass Monday am St Bridget s Church Burial Mountain View Garden of Memories He was born in Chicago lived in Las Vegas 22 years and was a retired accountant and civil engineer for the city He is survived by his wife Margaret Methgen Las Vegas one son John A Moran Chicago three daughters Rita Jones Loretta Sosnika Las Vegas 13 grandchildren Ruth Eaton Las Vegas one son William Eaton Las Vegas and one sister Miss Mary canon Ware Mass The obituary lists his Pioneer family ties.

John A. Methgen John A Methgen Bunker Brothers Chapel St. Bridget's Catholic Church Mountain View Garden of Methgen Chicago Las Vegas Margaret Methgen John A. Moran Rita Jones Loretta Sosnika Ruth Eaton William Eaton Mary Canon Ware Mass

Funeral services for Harry F. E. Parsons

Funeral services for Harry F E Parsons 74 of 30 Wyoming Street Henderson will be held Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church Henderson Rev Glenn H Laitz officiating Bunker Brothers in charge Parsons died Thursday at Boulder City Hospital He was born October 18 1887 in Susanville California had lived in southern Nevada 17 years retired accountant member of Henderson Masonic Lodge and Veterans of Foreign Wars post Olivia Parsons and daughter Helen E Meredith Honolulu Hawaii survive In lieu of flowers memorial gifts requested for church cross construction.

Harry FE. Parsons Wyoming St Henderson First Presbyterian Church Glenn H. Laitz Bunker Brothers Parsons Boulder City Hospital Susanville Calif Nevada Henderson Masonic Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Olivia Parsons Helen E. Meredith Honolulu Hawaii

Funeral services for Doug las A Grana nine

Funeral services will be held Monday at noon in the Bunker Brothers Chapel for Doug las A Grana nine son of Mr and Mrs Nicklas Grana of 501 Hopi Boulder City. Rev Merle Quimby will officiate. Burial at Boulder City Cemetery. He died Thursday at Boulder City Hospital. Born in Savannah Wisconsin he had lived in Boulder City four months. Survived by his parents two sisters Christie and Robinette and one brother Nicklas Grana Jr maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Floyd Hurt and all Boulder City residents.

Douglas A. Grana Nicklas Grana Boulder City Bunker Brothers Merle Quimby Henderson Four S Square Boulder City Cemetery Grana Boulder City Hospital Savannah Christie Grana Robinette Grana Nicklas Grana, Jr Floyd Hurt Boulder Gy

Funeral services for Fred Eaton at Bunker Brothers Chapel

Funeral services for Frederick M. Eaton age 79 of 419 North 15th Street are set for today at 12 30 PM in Bunker Brothers Chapel with Rev. Albert Melton officiating. Burial follows at Woodlawn Cemetery. Eaton born October 15 1882 in Southridge Massachusetts had lived in the area.

Frederick M. Eaton North 15Th St Bunker Brothers

Funeral Services for Mrs Essie L Coulson

Funeral services for 58 year old Essie L Coulson of Indian Springs are set for Monday at 10 a.m. in Bunker Brothers Chapel with Rev R L Copen officiating. Burial follows at Mountain View Garden of Memories. She died Thursday in a local hospital after living in Indian Springs 11 years. She is survived by husband William Coulson of Indian Springs and two brothers Oscar Cedars of Port Arthur Texas and Edgar Cedars of De Ridder Louisiana.

Essie L. Coulson Indian Springs Bunker Brothers

Funeral rites planned for Vincent H. Wolfe in Salineville

The body of Vincent H. Wolfe aged 48 of 222 North First Street will be sent to Salineville Ohio for final rites by Palm Mortuary. Wolfe died Thursday at a local hospital after living in Las Vegas for two years and is survived by his father Howard Wolfe of 5a

Vincent H. Wolfe North First St Salineville Ohio Palm Mortuary Wolfe Las Vegas Howard Wolfe

Russell Hil of Houston Died in Local Hospital

The body of Russell Hil 35 of Houston Texas will be returned to his home by Palm Mortuary for final rites and services He died Wednesday in a local hospital He is survived by his mother Minnie Hill Houston Texas.

Russell Hil Houston Texas Palm Mortuary Minnie Hill

Funeral Rites Planned for Charles H. Gillespie in St George

Charles H. Gillespie 54 of St George Utah died Thursday en route to a local hospital from a heart attack. He owned a trucking and construction firm and had lived in St George eight years. Funeral services are pending with Winteroes Mortuary Cedar City. Burial will follow in St George. He was born in Kline Colorado. Survivors include wife Thelma one son Guy H Gillespie two daughters Delila Whitney Denna Church Madge Carpenter his mother Blanche Rollins two brothers Alvin and Joseph Gillespie and four sisters Lola Smith Opal Condin Lois Neilson June Nelson and six grandchildren.

Charles H. Gillespie St. George Utah Winteroes Cedar City Gillespie Kline Colo Thelma Gillespie Guy H. Gillespie Delila Whitney Las Vegas Denna Church Boulder City Madge Carpenter Blanche Rollins Alvin Gillespie Salt Lake City Joseph Gillespie Lola Smith Opal Condin Provo Lois Neilson Fast Las Vegas June Nelson

Suspect Arson Blamed for Fire at Globe Health Studio

Firefighters and investigators probed a fast spreading blaze at Globe Health Studios 911 Fast Charleston Blvd that caused major front damage and smoke spread. Arson suspects Sie Latehkowski 22 and Charles Sawyer 22 were detained briefly with questions while investigators turn samples to chemists for lab analysis.

Globe Health Fast Charleston Blvd Sie Latehkowski Kent Carmichael Maryland Parkway Fast Charleston Blivd Miller California

Arrest of cab driver in Las Vegas assault case

Las Vegas police investigate after a 59 year old woman reports a Checker Cab driver Edward Sehaugh delivered buttermilk then assaulted her in her room. Sehaugh, 38, was arrested for investigation of the charge and held pending further inquiry.

Las Vegas Edward Sehaugh Landmark Apartments Checker Cab Sebaugh

Turn Down Skycrapers For West LV Madison School Project

The Urban Renewal Commission rejected high rise apartments for the Madison School Project this week. A San Francisco firm proposed 40 story units but will be invited to resubmit. Plans call for 25 to 30 duplexes on the perimeter at about 20000 dollars per unit, with central 20 acre area housing 500 to 600 apartments and rents around 85 dollars a month.

Urban Renewal Commission Madison School San Francisco URC

Actor Jack Lemmon and Felicia Farr Wed in Paris

Actor Jack Lemmon and actress Felicia Farr were married in the mayor's office of Paris eighth arrondissement yesterday. The ceremony took place in central Paris with attendees from the film community.

Paris UPI Jack Lemmon Felicia Farr Eighth Arrondissement

Police Hunt Pair of Texas Longhorns

Police search for two stolen mounted Longhorn horns from Mrs. JoAnn Geick of 4501 Nolan. The gray six foot horns, nine inches high, with one crack at the base, were taken from a garage sometime last weekend.

Texas Plains JoAnn Geick Nolan

Burglaries Hit Motels in Town and Nearby

Motel burglars struck visitors Thursday with losses around $450 after $500 the night before. Victims Timothy Neary and James Anderson, both Morris Illinois, reported missing wallets and personal papers. A third renter, Duke Kimbrough of Powell Wyoming, lost $250 and his wallet, uncertain if his door was locked.

Timothy Neary James P. Anderson Morris Neary Anderson A Powell Wyoman Duke Kimbrough West Las Vegas

Western Band Holds Practice

Western High School band will hold its first practice session next Friday. Band director Jack Schwartz announced yesterday members should bring instruments to the Western band room at 10 am. Friday, Aug. 4. The preschool session will include music and merch practice.

Western High Schoo Band Jack Schwartz Schwartz Western Band Room

Nevada Debates Tight Securities Law for Fraud Control

Nevada lawmakers heard contrasting views on tightening securities fraud rules. Reno attorney William Forman argued for strong protections while Las Vegas banker Dwight Gravitts contended stricter rules would hinder legitimate business. Other officials from California and Placer County joined the hearing.

Carson City UPD Nevada Reno Wiliam Forman Kenneth Dillion Nevada Legislative Commission Mati Poward G. Kelly Placer County Truly Knox Division of Domestic Relations California Criminal Identification and Investigation James Williams

California officials push aggressive investigation drive

Officials in Carson City report an aggressive push to investigate a developing case. Details remain sparse but authorities emphasize heightened scrutiny and cooperation from local agencies to uncover facts.

Carson City California Investi

Nutting Named Deputy Superintendent of Nevada Education

Glenn Nutting longtime supervisor of driver education in Idaho has been named deputy superintendent of the Nevada State Department of Education. The appointment was announced by Byron F Steller, state superintendent of public instruction.

Glenn Nutting Idaho State Department of Education Nevada Byron F Steller

Democrats Host August Dinners and Rallies in Clark County

The Clark County Democrats chart a busy August with dinners, picnics, and a North Las Vegas rally at Hartke Park. Governor candidate Gene Austin and U.S. Senate hopeful Jack Streeter attend events.候 for governor M. D. Close campaigns note parallel platforms, while Republican hopeful Morten W. Meads criticizes U.S. education funding and teacher pay.

Senate Nevada Waces Morten W. Meads

Mendoza slams incumbent in Nevada House race

Clark County District Attorney John Mendoza accused Walter Baring of a negative approach and selling voters a bill of goods. Mendoza says the public is ready for change and cites resentment across Washoe and Elko counties. He calls for studies of the Great Basin to consider a potential national park.

John Mendoza Walter Baring Nevada Mendoza Baring Clark County

Marilyn Monroe death labeled probable death by own action

Los Angeles coroner and a three member panel concluded Marilyn Monroe died from a self administered overdose. They cited past patterns of suicidal intent and the lack of a farewell note while noting lethal levels of nembutal and chloral hydrate in her blood.

Los Angeles Apt Marilyn Monroe Theodore J. Murphey Brentwood Curphey Robert Litman Norman Farberow Miss Monroe

Lions Governor to Visit Las Vegas Lions Club

Stanley Hyman, district governor of Lions clubs in Nevada, will visit the Las Vegas 49ers Lions Club at noon Monday. He will meet Vaughan McDowell, president, and Glenn Tudor, vice president, to discuss club administration and humanitarian programs.

Stanley Hyman Las Vegas Lions Clubs Nevada Las Vegas 49Ers Lions Club Hymen Vaughan McDowell Glenn Tudor 49Ers Lions Club Hyman Leakfasters

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