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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1962
Page
10
Nine Girl Scout and Brownie troops in Henderson documented weekly activities through town scribe reports. Troop 103 led by Karen Braun issued roll call and dues while creating Brownie Lives Here posters, with refreshments served by Vicki Drew.
Robert W. Nichols will serve as the first commander of the Henderson Barracks at an installation Monday March 9 at 8 pm in the Victory Stage Auditorium. Veterans of World War I in Henderson Pitman area form the barracks with Harold Baldwin leading the drive. Clark County Barracks No. 2128 Las Vegas under Commander Mike Leavitt will install the officers with Department Senior Vice Commander Floyd Worth as guest speaker. Public is invited.
A new meteorology class at Baak High School postponed a trip to the weather bureau at McCarran Field due to bad weather. The trip is planned for this week if conditions improve. The class was formed by Basic High School science instructor Lester Burgwardt after requests from former geology students.
Henderson planners approved Russell Stephens 3 Strum St request to rezone from R4A to RAB to permit apartments. The decision follows a public hearing with no objections and goes to the city council March 19. A separate set of actions included a setback variance for Joe Blackburn carport and a wrecking yard variance with a six foot fence, while an ordinance revision discussion was postponed.
Dr Norman Vincent Peale takes the featured slot on Art Linkletter's House Party replacing Marion Miller. The program airs Friday from 1 30 to 2 p m on the CSS Television Network and Channel 8.
Henderson Business and Professional Women's Club will meet tomorrow night at the Swanky Club at 7 30 p m. guest speaker Helen Herr owner of Herrs Realty Las Vegas and former state assemblywoman is expected to run again. Lara Winall program chairman will introduce her. Dinner will be served and members urged to attend with husbands and guests.
A public notice announces pick up for Learn-A-Language records at 14 Navy Street daily from 7 to 10 am. The program invites residents to collect materials during those hours.
Phyllis Zander was elected president of the VFW Auxiliary to Post 3848 at a Henderson meeting. Mary Carter named senior vice president for the 1962 63 slate. Other officers named include Dolores Darrah third vice president Mary Boyd chaplain Idella Bateman treasurer Doris Wiles conductress Helen Carter guard Pearl Froman three year trustee Rubylee Derrick two year trustee. New member Carolyn Grindle welcomed after initiation. Pearl Froman thanked members for 56 polio program hours. Hospital chair Julie Elkie reported 40 magazines to Rose de Lima Hospital and Eula sent 10 greeting cards since last meeting. Sunshine chair Mrs McCullough. Fifteen delegates and alternates elected for district convention. Sunshine gift won by RubyLee Derrick. Refreshments served to 20 members.
Henderson Kiwanis Club will sponsor National Library Week at the Henderson district public library for the third year. Don Dawson chairs the committee with Dick Pryor and Terry Kramer guiding activities. The event runs April through April 14 with book marks and posters distributed to schools and local businesses. The club also voted to sponsor the Industrial Days beauty contest for the third year.
Two 14 year old juveniles are in Clark County Juvenile Home after being found in a string of small burglaries at Ruth Shupe's Tally Ho Shop on Boulder Highway. A pocket knife opened the door and minor losses totaling about eight dollars plus a cigarette lighter were taken.
Henderson hosts the Desert Fashion Show presented by the Vesper Circle on March 23 at Gilbert Hall. Basie, Lillian's, and Savoies Beauty Parlors will provide hair styles with practice sessions on March 19 and March 22. Desert Wear and Tally Ho supply desert living fashion styles.
Henderson reports the Royal bowling team led the Housewives' League with a 640 high game and 1,726 three game total. Beverly Charlesworth topped both divisions with 202 and 490, followed by Le Nora Moyes 192 479 and Ora Norris 185 460. Desertwear and Perry's Men's Wear trailed in team totals.
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