Youth Center Helps Polio Victim in Henderson
Henderson Youth Center aids 15-year-old polio victim Mike Van Ree as he regains use of his legs through pool at the center. With help from "Pappy" Swift, the recreation director, Mike progressed from needing crutches to playing independently with crutches, underscoring healthful activity and keeping youths off the streets.
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Mike von Ree
Henderson
Mike
Mike van Ree
Pappy” Swift
Swift
Las Vegas
Pappy
Henderson Building Still Booms Over $3 Million
Henderson's Building Chief Pat Doherty reports the city's building boom surpasses three million dollars. November permits total 109,811 with 17 building, 28 electrical and 17 plumbing. 11 months in 1962 tally 4,256,796 in valuation and 1,506 permits issued.
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Henderson
Pat Doherty
Pittman
Sunshine Rebekah Lodge Plans Christmas Dinner and Raffle
The Henderson group schedules a Christmas dinner Tuesday Dec 10 at Victory Village Auditorium from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets cost 25 cents each or five for $1, including dinner and raffle entry, with reduced prices for children under 12. Bingo, games, and festive decorations accompany the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Sunshine Rebekah Lodge
Victory Village
Gertrude Kianderud
Noble Grand
Trudy Osborn
Alice Smiddy
Millie Harris
Carol Doolin
Ruby Hurst
Dena Shatffer
ASNG
Inez Courtright
LSNG
Marilyn Winford
Billye Osborn
Penny Love
Mary Foster
Outside Guardian
Hazel Elmer
Inside Guardian
Reva Mueller
Rebekah
Ruth Buda
Henderson Library Wins Book of the Month Award
The Henderson District Public Library received a 1000 cash award from the Book of the Month Club for outstanding service to the community. The award was announced to Barney Cannon and Mrs. Lydia Malcolm with the prize to be used for purchasing books.
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Flossie Woodward
Lydia Malcolm
Henderson
Woodruff
Barney Cannon
State Library Association
Nevada State Library Association
Harry Sherman
Board of
The
Book of the Month Club
Malcolm
Sherman
Kennedy to Honor Five Rockefeller Public Service Award Winners
President Kennedy will congratulate five career government officials named as 1062 Rockefeller Public Service Award recipients. The winners include J Stanley Baughman of FNMA, Reginald Conley of HEW, Hugh L Dryden of NASA, Morris Hansen of the Bureau of the Census, and Llewellyn Thompson of the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
API
Kennedy
J. Stanley Baughman
Federal National Mortgage Association of the Housing and Home Finance Agency
Reginald Geary Conley
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Hugh L. Dryden
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Morris H. Hansen
Bureau of the Census
Department of Commerce
Llewellyn E. Thompson
State Department
Health Department Inspectors Accused Of Toilet Checks
Deputies report rural residents complaining two men claiming to be from the Health Department charged up to 75 dollars to inspect outdoor toilets in Raleigh area. The alleged operation prompted official scrutiny and an ongoing inquiry.
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Raleigh, NC
UPT
L. E. Midgett
Health Department
Red Fruit Punch as a Cherry Yule Dessert
A brief note describes red fruit punch used as a cherry themed dessert for a Yule celebration. The line suggests a festive, seasonal dish option centered on red fruit flavors.
Northern counties share Clark County issues on growth
Assemblyman James Gibson and County Commissioner Lou LaPorta say northern Nevada faces water and school pressures similar to Las Vegas. They note expansion will multiply problems as regions grow, and northern counties aim to support Nevada Southern becoming a four year university.
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Henderson
Nevada
James Gibson
County Commission
Lou LaPorts
Gibson
Clark County
Elko
Winnemuceca
Carson City
Reno
Tahoe
LaPorta
Las Vegas
Nevada Southern
Fight Cancer With a Checkup and a Check
Local health drive urges residents to schedule cancer screening and donate to support care services. Clinicians emphasize early detection and awareness through free or low cost checkups, with community donations sustaining outreach programs.
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Nevada Cooler Pad CO
S. Cinder Lane DU
Isabelle Mack
M. Rush
Lorna Kesterson
Navy Street
Paul Perry
Eldorado Club
Henderson, New
Fairacres Fairacres Estates
Alracckres Arville
Maine
Grant Sawyer
Cannon
Mildred Heyes
JFK
North
Classified
SUN Office
Sele
Bob Olsen
Water
Swanky Club Trailer Park
Ed Olson
Cortez
Corner
Fremont
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