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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1963
Page
18
Henderson officials and city leaders will join the Boulder Highway Association at an open meeting on Tuesday August 6 at 7 p m. to discuss Pittman street paving. The group notes a possible cheap top coating with county and city aid and urges all property owners to attend.
In Sacramento a gunman, about 35 in a khaki cap, forced two Public Finance Corporation employees to lie on the floor and flee with more than 2000 dollars after a two minute robbery. Assistant Manager Richard Golden said a woman employee handed over the cash as the man directed them.
Henderson Jaycees at the Royal Club commended Bob Blakenship for chairing the Fourth of July Coffee Break safety program on Boulder Highway. About 350 people received coffee, doughnuts, and pamphlets distributed with Henderson Chamber of Commerce material.
Nine Henderson Jaycees plan to travel to Reno for the state summer board meeting on Saturday August 10. They aim to defend the travel trophy for largest membership representation led by president Jerry Brooks state VP Lou Riggins and members Rance White Nash Sena Bob Duty Ronnie Martin Courtney Anderson Bob Blakenship and Bob Castle. They will use two cars for the trip.
A listing describes a bedroom property on Hillcrest with interior and exterior work noted. The short notice lists contact details FR 2-450 and mentions gas and mining property aspects.
The first Spanish nuns from the Order of the Guardian Angel have applied for resident visas to teach in Los Angeles. Mother Superior Milagrosa, Sister Reparadora, Sister Coral and Sister Aurora, graduates of the University of Madrid, were invited by Cardinal McIntyre and Monsignor Wade. They will do social work and provide religious instruction in Spanish at Saint Gregory, Saint Thomas, and Saint Agnes parishes.
Henderson Bill Edwards manager of the Cardinal Motel on Las Vegas Blvd South was elected vice president of the Tri City Citizens Band Radio Club at its July meeting. Two projects were approved for club activity to provide communications for the Las Vegas Yacht Club events on Lake Mead September 8 and for the Las Vegas Sky Divers National Parachute Jumping Contest October 5 and 6. Cecil Miller and Ken Hathaway are named coordinators.
Dan Drew of Radio TV Doctors in Henderson announces relocation from 4 Water Street to the former Ideal Appliances at 133 Water Street. The 3,000 square foot space will house Packard Bell Kelvinator Norge brands with Westinghouse possible, and feature two service technicians. Grand opening set for August 10 after Monday July 29 move start.
Henderson Lions Club President Dalby Shirley reports a successful fund raising drive for the Lions sight conservation program. Money will buy glasses and eye exams for several needy children. The event featured Frosty the Masked Horse in Trailer Estates with a large turnout and concessions by Lions members.
A UPI report notes impulse buying rises when husbands accompany wives to supermarkets. Beer and frozen foods are among the popular male selections observed in the survey.
Councilman Bob Broadbent urged submitting utility contracts to the Nevada State Tax Commission for a temporary loan. He cited past budget court actions and said tax commission approval, public hearings, and clear accounting would avoid future disputes. Andrew Mitchell questioned fund use but was told the May referendum money can fund area utilities but not internal ones.
Mrs. John Dooley wife of Basic High School principal is treated for an illness while staying with their daughter Mrs Barbara Fox in Canoga Park California. The Dooleys plan to return home after the summer courses end around August 5. Retiring Vice Principal Robert Lunt has worked at the school during the absence and will move to Las Vegas by August 1 as Coordinator of Secondary Athletic Education.
A new series of basic bridge lessons sponsored by Miriam Giles and the Basic Bridge Club starts at 548 Burton Street. Courses cover opening bids raises no trump play and more with options for private group lessons.
Belgrade reports visitors travel through Postumia cave in Yugoslavia aboard a miniature railway illuminated tunnels. The cave features the Pivka River stream a 157-foot mountain and a 10 000 seat concert hall attracting travelers and explorers alike.
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