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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
16
Fourth grade students at Valley View School surprised Mrs Dana Gillotte on her last teaching day with a stork shower. Gillotte, a Boulder City resident, retires for the rest of the year after teaching first grade at Valley View last year and several years in Las Vegas. Gifts were given by the children and refreshments provided by fourth grade mothers.
In Albuquerque Sunland Park race a horse named Schorchum challenged in the 4 million dollar Mex race. The field broke from the starting gate as the contenders battled for the top position during the event.
Henderson Mayor William Byrne issued a proclamation urging citizens to support the Junior Chamber of Commerce during the week of January 26 to February 2. The observance honors the founding of the U S Junior Chamber and recognizes local service by the Henderson Jaycee and its contribution to the community.
Florence Murphy president of the Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Auxiliary expressed gratitude to the Henderson Rotary Club for supporting a hospital Christmas party. The event provided an outstanding afternoon with core presents, music, carols, and visits by Auxiliary members. The ward received a cold quartz lamp for therapy, and rest home presidents received fruit baskets. In total about 110 memorials and stockings were remembered this Christmas.
Pat Cody of Civil Air Patrol spoke to Henderson elementary students at an assembly about the U S role in space and future aerospace careers. Principal Gordon McCaw introduced Cody who noted 50 percent of future jobs will relate to aerospace as world developments accelerate.
Henderson principal Gordon McCaw of Basic Elementary announces a meeting of the school's 48 Room Mothers on Thursday to organize a motor pool for the upcoming School Bond Elections. Mothers will drive voters to polls if needed contact voters by telephone and serve as babysitters if required to support the election effort.
Highlights from Henderson announce pickup hours for Learn-A-Language records at 14 Navy Street from 7 to 10 pm daily.
Terry Larkin reported a new wild cat in captivity at the dog pound since last Saturday afternoon. The desert scene near Manganese Park saw Henderson patrolmen watching the frightened animal as Larkin used a wire cage and improvised come-along to secure it. He noted his German shepherds are being adopted, while the wild cat is not up for adoption.
Carmen Peterson increases her advantage in a neighborhood bridge competition at The Basic Club. Carol Seat and Jermine Thayer share second place within one point of Ella Mae Mackin as Red Cheney and others vie for top honors. The club meets Thursdays at 3 PM at 48 Burton Street with Carl Miriam Giles guiding lessons and games.
Mark Duty of Mallory Street won first place in the annual Voice of Democracy Contest sponsored by VFW Basic Post 3848. Second place went to Marilyn Mendive and Lloyd E. Dodd.
Bill Harwood will be seated as new director of the Henderson Bridge Club with Earl Turner taking over as chairman at a Royal Club ceremony Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. The new board includes Rose Saiter, Gerry Gardner, Owen Harwood, and Ben Campbell. Syd Wolfenden and Barbara Dear led in second and first place in recent tournament rounds, with Earl Turner and Joyce Eggers placing in East-West. A meeting at the Royal Club Friday at 8 will continue the tournament’s second round.
Henderson city leaders defend their denial of county easement rights through city property as District Court hearing looms. Sanitation District No. 1 officials argued why sewer access should be allowed, while city officials disputed the county’s written agreement.
Trudy Ross, senior, wins girl prize for leadership activities including secretary treasurer, head varsity cheerleader, student director, sports editor, and community service. Ladd Coates, senior, wins boy prize with roles in student council, Boys State, National Honor Society, French Club, and international affairs chair.
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