Unsinkable boat tested on Lake Mead holiday in Henderson
Local inventor Owen Atkin demonstrated an unsinkable boat during July 4 tests on Lake Mead amid National Boating Safety Week. The Henderson community and Chamber of Commerce praised the invention, predicting a national impact and a Henderson industry boom. Atkin plans a Lake Mead Drive repair shop, franchising, and U.S. expansion while asserting the boat can endure rapids and other dangers.
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Rev. Miller Leaves Henderson for Charleston Pastorship
The Rev. Gerald Miller resigns as pastor of Henderson Community Church and will move to Charleston South Carolina in August to lead First Christian Church. Mrs. Miller will join a special education job at Charleston Elementary School and plans to adjust to the southern lifestyle near their three children.
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Baron Leads Strategy in Tournament Bridge
The article profiles Mrs. Hermine Baron of Los Angeles, a top tournament bridge player who travels nationwide despite a wheelchair. It analyzes a hand where she deduces West holds limited diamonds and a strong heart, guiding play to a successful contract. It also presents bidding guidance for a given hand, advising to bid one diamond and plan later spade or club support depending on partner’s bids.
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Delay Naming Board Members Postponed at Henderson Meeting
Henderson city council postponed appointments to the Recreation Board until terms expire are checked. Expiring terms include Lou Chandler Estes McDaniel Dan Taylor and Bill Maguire. Chandler seeks replacement. Taylor will continue. Others could not be reached. Appointments set for the next regular meeting in two weeks.
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Davis Family Entertains in Henderson Visit
Municipal Judge and Mrs Earl Davis have hosted their daughter son-in-law and grandsons for two weeks. Visiting were Sr M Sgt and Mrs Joe Nix and sons John and Joseph from Panama City Florida where Nix is stationed and works as an air force instructor linked with the astronauts.
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Henderson Council Approves Rezone to Commercial on Lake Mead Dr
Henderson city council voted unanimously to approve the planning commission minutes to rezone Lake Mead Drive property owned by Tony Ragszine from residential to commercial. A separate resolution seeking additional airline service for Las Vegas was approved at the request of Las Vegas city attorney Sidney Whitmore. The motion to approve the resolution was made by Councilman Giles Franklin and seconded by Dr. Paul Marshall.
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Osborn Family Plans Six Week Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Osborn and children Alexandria and Gregory left last week for a six week trip visiting Illinois Indiana New York Pennsylvania Washington DC and ending at the BPW Convention in Atlanta Georgia. They will return home via New Orleans. Friends wish them a delightful time.
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Council OKs Post For Ida Riggins
Henderson Ida Beile Riggins, the city's only woman council member, will start her second term as mayor pro tem after unanimous council approval Tuesday night. Riggins, elected to the council three years ago, was chosen last year for pro tem. She was nominated by Councilman Giles Franklin and seconded by Dr. Paul Marshall. Dale Roberts was absent. Riggins also represents the council on the recreation board and other groups.
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Henderson BPW Woman Heads to National Convention
Pearl Osborn, president of the Henderson BPW, leaves for Atlanta July 24 to 28 as Nevada’s sole Henderson delegate. She has five new member awards and a gold card, with a reception for all award recipients. Over 5,000 women from all states will attend, and Minnie Pearl will entertain BPW members.
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Parade Winners Highlight Henderson Fourth of July
Henderson elementary band wins sweepstakes at the Fourth of July parade sponsored by the Henderson Service Club. The Service Club float with Uncle Sam Kevin Stoker and Miss Liberty Belinda Kay Wheelock wins top honors. Other front division winners include the Laubach and Crow children. Cadets of America win walking division, with two pioneer children second and Burgwardt children third. Bobby Hall wins decorated bike. Maj. David Elliott, Viet Nam veteran from Nellis AFB, is guest speaker. A new flag is raised by VFW donors. Star Spangled Banner sung by Harry Rosenberg. Freckles and queen crowned: Guy Robb and Debbie Stokes.
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Las Vegas Sun News Summary July 8 1966
City edition brief highlights from Las Vegas with local happenings, standings, and announcements. No full article content available for detailed events or names.
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