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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1962

Page

12

Red Cross Chooses Twin Echo Resort for Aquatic School

Twin Echo Resort on Twin Lakes in northern Idaho is selected by the American National Red Cross as one of two Pacific Coast sites for its National Aquatic Schools this summer. The 10 day program runs June 20 to 30 with about 60 students trained in swimming life saving first aid and small craft safety. Max L. Mason directs the Twin Echo school with a staff of expert Red Cross teachers and about 3000 trainees nationwide each year.

Twin Echo Resort Twin Lakes Idaho American National Red Cross Camp Tulequoia Miramonte California Aquarc Red Cross Twin Echo Washington Oregon Montana Utah Max L. Mason Twin Echo National Aquatic School Twin Echo Aquatic School Glenn and Gordon Shern

Obituary for Vin cent Marino Two Days Old

Funeral services for Vin cent Patrick Marino, two days old, are set for tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Court of Innocence Palm Mausoleum with Fr Toomey officiating. He died Friday at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his parents Mario R. V. Marino and three brothers Dino David and Raymond. Church Msgr Moran will officiate. Born in La Salle Mil he died June 8 at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Parents Walter Mercer a brother Thomas Mercer and a sister Mrs James Bilbrae also mentioned.

Vincent Patrick Marino Court of Innocence Palm Mausoleum Fr. Toomey Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Mario R. V. Marino Dino David Raymond Msgr Peter &.Moran la Salle Mil Walter Mercer Thomas Mercer James Bilbrae

William Hallier 78 Funeral Set At Palm Chapel

Funeral services for William Hallier 78 will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Palm Chapel with Rev. Thomas Daly officiating. The body will be shipped to San Bernardino for cremation after the service. Hallier died June 7 at Elten Medical Center. Born in Kansas City Kansas he lived here 20 years. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Hallier and a daughter Laura Mitchell.

William Hallier Palm Chapel Thomas Daly San Bernardino Hallier Elten Medical Center Kansas City Kan Bobbie Hallier Laura Mitchell

Funeral services for Ches ter Munroe announced

Funeral services for Ches ter Munroe aged 73 are set for 11 30 am tomorrow in Palm Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. He died June 7 at his home and had lived here since 1942 born in Lexington Massachusetts. Survived by Mrs Mary Ann Munroe three sons Marshall Alonzo and Lawrence Munroe of California a daughter Betty Allen of Canoga Park and sister Ina Davis.

Chester Munroe Palm Chapel Woodlawn Munroe Lexington Mass Mary Ann Munroe Marshall Munroe Alonzo Munroe Fontana Calif Lawrence Munroe Riverside Betty Allen Canoga Park Ina Davis

Rosary and Mass Scheduled for Danny Mercer

A rosary for 14 year old Danny Mercer will be recited at 7 30 p.m. tomorrow at Palm Chapel. A high mass will be sung at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Bridget s.

Danny Mercer Palm Chapel St. Bridget's

Funeral services set for Mrs Katherine B McCool

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine B. McCool 67 will be held next week at the Catholic Church in Tonopah. She died June 7 in Boulder City and was born in Grand Rapids Michigan. Survived by daughters Mrs Dorothy Mc Cullough Boulder City and Lorraine McCool Sparks and a sister Mrs Frances Botkin Fresno California.

Katherine B. McCool Tonopah McCool Boulder City Grand Rapids Mich Dorothy McCullough Lorraine McCool Sparks Frances Botkin Fresno Calif

Rosary and funeral for Harold G. McChesnie

Harold G. McChesnie 57 died June 9 at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Rosary at 7 30 p m tomorrow at Bunker Brothers Chapel followed by a funeral mass at 10 a m Tuesday at St Joan of Arc Church officiated by Msgr James B Empey. Born in Canon City Colorado he lived here 15 years. Survived by wife Amelia two sisters Mrs Gladys Utter and Mrs Evelyn Suvada both of Denver.

Harold George McChesnie Bunker Brothers

Legion Dance at Las Vegas Post No. Eight

The American Legion Las Vegas Post No Eight will host a dance for members and friends on Saturday June 16 at the Legion Club House 733 N Second St. The event features Hal Miller and his orchestra with dancing at 8 30 p m The donation is 1 dollar.

The American Legion, Las

Nevada trades settle pay raise for cement finishers

Cement finishers in Reno accepted a 30 cent hourly raise over two years in a new contract. Electricians bricklayers and plaster carriers had similar deals earlier. carpenters and roofers remain on strike while retail clerks picketed Safeway. A federal mediator arrives Tuesday to help resolve the construction trade dispute.

Reno UPI Nevada Safeway Stan Jones Northern Nevada Building Trades Council Jones

Streeter Launches Nevada Senate Campaign in Primary Race

Attorney Jack Streeter declares his campaign for the Democratic senatorial nomination in Nevada. He criticizes the Kennedy administration’s views and promises a “good American platform” that is neither Republican nor Democrat. He will oppose Alan Bible in the primary after a southern Nevada door to door campaign and returns.

Reno UPI Jack Streeter Nevada Streeter Alan Bible

Ranch land sale near Tonopah changes hands

A million and a quarter acres east of Tonopah sold for over $500000 to buyers Wendell Phillips of Honolulu, William B. Terry of Orinda California, and D. K. Pischel of San Rafael. They plan to run more than 5000 Hereford cattle on the property purchased from John J. Casey of Reno.

San Francisco UPI Tonopah Wendell Phillips Honolulu William B. Terry Orinda Calif D. K. Pischel San Rafael John J. Casey Reno

Sparks to Consider Sewer Fee Hike for Joint Reno Plant

Sparks city council will hold first reading on raising sewer use fees from 1.50 to 3.50 dollars monthly. Revenue funds construction of a new joint sewer treatment plant with Reno.

Sparks UPI Reno

Labor Dept to Open Lovelock Employment Office

Senator Alan Bible announced that the U.S. Labor Department will establish an employment service office in Lovelock. The office is planned to operate on a half time basis during fiscal 1963, according to Bible.

Vegas Auto Repossessor Jailed by City Police

A Las Vegas resident arrested by city police faces charges related to fraudulent repossession schemes. The suspect allegedly used the alias Rod Nelstin Sr to impersonate a banking representative for the American National Banking Corporation doing business as the Bank of Silver Springs. The alleged actions included attempting to seize chair-related property through false pretenses and impersonation of another person to obtain money.

Vegas Teking Wer Delongine Garden Pi Rod Nelstin American Netionk Banking Corporation Bank of Silver Springs Ehair Thur

BBB Plans Big Meeting On Wednesday

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada Inc directors meet Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Pioneer Title Insurance Co conference room. Frank H. Rogers says an operational report will be presented covering the past year. Eleven applications for bureau membership will be considered.

Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada, Inc Pioneer Title Insurance Co Nevada Frank H. Rogers

Sheriff Handles Two Reported Rapes in County

Two rapes reported within an hour in Clark County were investigated and ruled unfounded. The first came from North Las Vegas with a returning housewife as informant, the second from Las Vegas with the accuser identified as a prostitute. Both alleged incidents were deemed outside case status.

Clark County Las Vegas

Study Causes Of TV Tower Collapse In Effingham

Authorities probe the 540 foot TV tower collapse in Effingham. Sheriff Herald Croft said two guy wires were cut by bolt cutters, causing the tower to topple despite a 175 mph wind rating.

Effingham UPI Herald Croft

Errant Truck Rams Mouse In Searchlight

Joe Netties of Earl Park Indiana emerged from a cafe to his tractor trailer and found the truck missing. Patrolman Curtin located the produce-laden vehicle down a 345 foot hill after it had wrecked into a house with no injuries. Netties was fined twenty five dollars for faulty brakes.

Joe Netties Earl Park Ind Tom Curtin Netties Nettles

Youth Held In Vegas On Multiple Charges

An 18 year old from Massachusetts was held by Las Vegas police after arresting him in the alley behind 1002 Second. He faces charges of flight from Massachusetts burglary disorderly conduct and other investigations. A second man, 33 year old Richard Prostack, is jailed on fugitive charges and awaits extradition to San Bernardino with bail over 5000 dollars.

Massachusetts Las Vegas William Thomas Falcone Richard Charles Prostack San Bernardino Prostack

New Bus Route Moves to Fourth Street in Las Vegas

Las Vegas buses will run tomorrow on Fourth Street between Bridger and Ogden according to Bob Weeks of the Vegas Transit. Weeks says the route returns to Fourth after a three week detour on Sixth Street due to street repairs.

Las Vegas Fourth Street Bridger Ogden Bob Weeks The Vegas Transit Weeks Sixth Street Fourth

Junior Naturalist Program Starts June 16 at Boulder City

The National Park Service opens its summer Junior Naturalist Programs on June 16 with sessions on alternate Saturdays. Most events meet at the Department of Water and Power Auditorium in Boulder City, with some nature walks to desert sites. Open to children ages 8 to 14, this is the third year of the program.

National Park Service Department of Water and Power Nevada Highway Park Service Boulder City Owever Great Southwest

Civil Defense Breakfast Slated in North Las Vegas

A 7 o clock breakfast meeting at NSW City Hall Council Chambers will screen three short films Mass Use of Dehydrated Foods Mass Feeding in the Field and Care of Cooking Utensils. Vernon Munsell Deputy Director NSW Civil Defense says all CD Wardens and citizens are urged to attend in North Las Vegas.

North

Hofferd Named Manager of Landmark Tower Hotel

W. E. Bill Hofferd, known local sportsman and former Hotel Elwell manager, is named manager of the Landmark Tower hotel by owner-builder Frank Carroll. The 30 floor tower near Paradise Road from the Las Vegas Convention Center will offer 160 guest rooms and a glass enclosed bubble for panoramic dining or viewing, with an exterior glass elevator and swank shops surrounding the site. The nearby Landmark Apartments with 120 units already operate with pools and barbecue pits. Governor Grant Sawyer congratulated Hofferd calling him likely to win the “highest” job in Nevada.

W. E Bill) Hofferd Elwell Frank Caroll Paradise Rd Las Vegas Convention Center Hofford Caroll Las Vegas Landmark Tower Grant Sawyer Bill) Hoiford Landmark

Idahoan Pack Train Traveler Seeks Publicity For Idaho

Don Lee 41 a former rancher and guide plans a 10 month eastward pack train trip with three horses and two mules stopping in Washington D C to deliver gifts to President Kennedy. He promotes Idaho while selling Idaho Trails and hopes to inspire private publicity without taxes. He seeks discussion with chambers of commerce and plans future routes if successful.

Don Lee Idaho SUN Office San Francisco New York City Lee Edahon Snapper Molly Kate Little Joe the Wrangler New York Timain Washington, D. C York Plymouth Rock Puget Sound United States Chambers of Commerce

Judge Collins Seeks Re election Across Two Nevada Counties

District Judge Jon Collins of Ely filed for re election as District Judge of Lincoln and White Pine counties. He was elected in 1958 by 19 votes over Harry M. Watson. Watson challenged the result via election contest, which was denied by District Judge David Zenoff in Tonopah. Collins cites a long Nevada judicial career and wartime service.

Jon Collins Ely Lincoln White Pine Counties Watson Collins White Pine David Zenoff Las Vegas Tonopah Nevada Storey County Conference of District Court Judges White Pine High School University of Pennsylvania Georgetown University Law School Washington, D.C Harvard University George Washington University American University Northwestern University Law School Bars of District of Columbia American Bar Association American Judicature Society Rita Joe Collins White Pine County Dorothy Collings White Pine County Hospital Supreme Court of Nevada

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Dee Hendricks Bob Gardner Las Vegas Reserve Naval Training Center Fred Hooks Gardner U.S. Navy Legion Carter Wee Eh Las Vegas de Secto Webney Hpsk Ih BBB Civil Defense Hofferd Landmark Tower Hotel
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