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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1964
Page
31
Boulder City High School hosts the 1964 National Merit Scholarship Test with 42 entrants in a three hour exam. Test results influence scholarship eligibility and future college planning. semifinalists and scores are shared with colleges and aid sources.
George T. Vaughan of Boulder City received the 1964 life membership pin from the Boulder City Elementary PTA at a Wednesday night meeting. He has led local recreation efforts, chairs adult advisory boards, and has long served in Boy Scouting and Elks community roles.
The junior-senior high school Parent-Teacher Group sponsors a year end book collection drive. Boy Scouts will ring doors and place boxes at Central Market and Speedee Food Mart for those away. James McManus coordinates screening and library placement of books.
Henderson Telephone Company faced a PSC rehearing on a rate increase. The Nevada Attorney General urged the PSC to deny the request, saying no new evidence was presented. The decision will be issued later, with the company free to pursue court action if denied.
Henderson city officials decided Wednesday night to renew the 1964 certification needed to participate in a program funded by 75 percent federal and 25 percent local money. City administrator Harold Corbin said the yearly renewal is essential to maintain eligibility and continued participation.
Cub Pack No. 2 leaders and den mothers were installed at Grace Community Church after a family style dinner attended by over 170 people. Awards were presented to Cubs Bobcat Allen Goudy Bear John McClaren Wolf Martin Provost Webelo Shawn McManus and William Battey Silver Arrow Ferdy Williams Gold Arrow Shawn McManus and Ferdy Williams. Monty Boland presented the charter to Rev. Guy Holliday noting Grace Church enters its 11th year as sponsor.
Boulder City Hospital administrator Cathryn Akers reports the new wing plans have been approved by the state and city. Bids will be advertised soon with openings on March 26 for an 11 bed addition, estimated to cost about $60,000. George Tate designed the plans with Carl Janish as consultant.
National General Corp a film company for theaters says it will produce movies to be offered to exhibition houses. The move expands the firms role in the motion picture industry and aims to supply titles for showing in theaters.
Ann Kenrick, mother of Ada Burt and Nell Downing, is mourned after her funeral at Memory Gardens Las Vegas. A Southern Louisiana drawl and love for neighborhood children endeared her to many. A weekend tour report notes John Russell Ted Smith and Linda Smith visiting France Luxembourg Bastogne Bonn and Stuttgart with reflections on Las Vegas signage and European scenery.
Henderson High School students John McBeath Bill Larkin and Steve Hinkell reported to the Henderson Rotary Club on their trip to Camp Cedar Crest California for the third Rotary District 530 Youth Leadership Camp. Rotarian Bob Olsen attended with them.
Henderson hosts planning session for the National Association of Postmasters state convention to be held in Boulder City in May. About 75 to 100 postmasters and spouses expected. Wilberta Reid and Myra Johnson preside. luncheon arrangements by Charles L. Connor. Laura Bell outlines housing and meeting choices. attendees include Robert Lias Nellie Bunch Lucy Belin Oman Olsen Garner Anderson Gretta Schenck and Louella P Ingram. Dorothy McDougall represents North Las Vegas Acting Postmaster George Maxwell hospitalized after heart attack.
Boulder City Bridgers held a special master point game on January 29. Dinner served by the Boulder City Women's Club framed an evening of competition with top placers in both directions.
In Boulder City Preceptor Gamma chapter outlines dinners for husbands of members with Mrs. Tom Sullivan hosting the first event and each dinner funded by a member. The group also weighs selecting a Girl of the Year for the founders day banquet. Ruth Belding reported on The Greer Case by David W. Peck, an actual mystery. Attendees included Mrs. Belding, Addie Georgeson, Helen Short, Elaine Raney, Eileen Conners, Grayce Nelson, Letty Joe Ness, and Marion Short.
Henderson city council agreed to pay half of 2768.86 for digging a fallout shelter hole on Basic Management Inc property. The shelter planned by civil defense would house about 200 people, with total costs estimated at 6165.73 by contractor Alfred Shaffer, who lowered the quoted amount. The Clark County Housing Authority may cover the other half. Digging had been halted by BMI over lack of a formal agreement to place the shelter on the Carver Park area site.
International Business Machines Corp. announced Clarence E. Frizzell, formerly a vice president in the Data Systems Division, as president of the General Products Division. He succeeds John W. Hafanstra, who moves to a special assignment.
Boulder City resident Harry C. Hall sworn in for enlistment with Naval Reserve Seabee Division 11-14. He will reach 24 years total service upon completion, has 18 years in service including WWII active duty, and currently serves as instructor for engineering Aids and chief master at arms at the Las Vegas training center.
Thelma Wood’s daughters will be initiated into Cactus Rebekah Lodge at the March 11 meeting. The Feb 26 meeting discussed the 12th annual Tri-State meet in Boulder City on March 21 with I.O.O.F. and Rebekah lodges from California Nevada and Arizona. Registration runs 10 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. followed by a buffet luncheon at the Knights of Pythias Hall. The afternoon program includes a business meeting major speakers and skits.
Mrs Merl Hannig of Logandale recovered after major surgery at Memorial Hospital St George Utah. Clark County Farm Bureau heard on tax structure and a plan to recruit county reps. Speakers William Hicks Reno and William Schofield Caliente discussed farm subsidies and grain marketing.
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