Fisherman tale and local ads mix in July Nevada column
A quirky July column blends a humorous fisherman fable about Toward and Away with brief notes on local businesses in Las Vegas. It mentions Bonnie Sue Young at Eldon’s, a Garden Center delivery anecdote, Orbit Inn offerings, a real estate sign in Vegas Heights, and other small ads from montre arête Las Vegas area venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vegas Heights
Proven
Certified Vacuum Exchange, Inc
Main & Bonanza
C.V
Nev
Thompson Sanitation Systems
Dave
Tonopah Highway
Far East
Hon Yes
Damboree Tournament of Wheels Celebrated as Success
Boulder City reports the Tournament of Wheels drew about 50 entrants and a happy parade. Ken Andree notes the event’s success while outlining ongoing activities including synchronized swimming for 25 girls and a summer craft program at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder City
Ken Andree
Andree
Shari Everman
Las Vegas
Vinson Nears All Time House Service Record
Washington reports 77 year old Rep Carl Vinson of Milledgeville Ga moves toward an all time House service milestone. Since entering Congress in 1914 at age 30 he has led the Armed Services Committee and guided key steps to a two ocean Navy while squaring with Dixie conservatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Milledgeville
Times
Carl Vinson
Dixie
Vinson
Congress
House
Sam Rayburn
Uncle Carl
House Armed Services Committee
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Capitol
Armed Services Committee
Naval Affairs Committee
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Sale of rare Canadian coin collapses at $85,000 bid
In Montreal, Les Depoy of Bradbury California failed to complete a sale of the first Canadian silver dollar minted in 1911. A mysterious Mr X offered $85,000 in Canadian funds but the deal collapsed over currency exchange terms. Depoy hopes for a higher price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Depoy
Bradbury
Calif
Depoy
Canada
British Museum
London
George V
Miss Mansfield
Curfew Crackdown Follows Missing Girl Case in B C Bouldercity
Police Chief Jack Barlow orders tighter enforcement after an 11 year old girl is found with a boyfriend in a parked car. He cites rising violations of weekday 7 p m curfew and Friday Saturday midnight curfews and proposes detaining violators at the juvenile home due to staff shortages. A babysitter reported the disappearance. officers checked several friends' homes while the girl said she was just riding around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder City
Jack Barlow
Indianapolis founder started American Legion junior league in 1926
H. L. Chaillaux of Indianapolis founded the American Legion's American Junior League for young players in 1926, establishing organized youth participation in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
H. L. Chaillaux
American Legion
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Howdy
Vegas
P.S
Lake Mead
Bridget
New Frontier
Showtime
Garden Center
Fast Yard
Angus
G.C. Peat Moss
No. Vegas
Orbit Inn
Fremont
Alfonso Bartolomeo
New York City
Congress of Racial Equality
CORE
UPI Telephoto
Montreal
Calgary
Alta
Farouk
Abouts
Jane Mansfield
B.C
Barlow
Dease & West
E. College
N.S.V
Custom Home Interiors
Ran Jets
Delta
Sahara Hotel
HaPpy HouSe
Men's & Ladies
Toys
Home Accessories
Tonopah Hwy
Twin Lakes Plaza Shopping Center
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