Las Vegas Bob Browns Multiply in City Directory Find
Murray Hertz reports a flood of Bob Browns in Las Vegas with roles ranging from Playboy Bar owner and A J editor to Nellis Air Force personnel and a Sands Hotel crediter. He also lists numerous William Smiths and other common names, noting local density and quirky notes from the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Brown
Splitsville
Bob Browns
Loretta Brown
Las Vegas
Playboy
A. J
Air Force
Nellis
Lincoln Welding Works
Mer of Town & Country Arts
Sands Hotel
N. H. Helgeson Co
Newton Named Executive Secretary of Nevada Taxpayers Association
Ernest L. Newton will become executive secretary of the Nevada Taxpayers Association after appointment by the association's executive committee. He plans to attend the Southern meeting in Las Vegas on May 23 and will move from Lander Wyoming to Carson City with his wife. Newton, a University of Wyoming graduate, has held roles in publishing and state government and has three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest L. Newton
Nevada Taxpayers Association
M. E. Lundberg
Elko
Newton
Las Vegas
Lander
Wyoming
Carson City
University of Wyoming
Wyoming State Journal
Wyoming Press Association
Legislature of
White House
James
Stanford
Mariana
University of Redlands
Calif
Robert
Nevada Inspectors Convene Two Day Vegas Conclave
The Nevada Chapter of the International Electrical Inspectors Association begins a two day convention at the Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas. Activities include panel discussions on proper installation responsibilities, lead calculations, and hazardous locations with various inspectors and contractors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Vegas
International Electrical Inspectors Association
Thunderbird
Pat Doherty
Doherty
Don Norton
Ely
Lou la Porta
Oran Grayson
Lynn Steiner
Ely Light and Power
Jay Peters
Hal Portner
Mel Lundberg
Elko
Ron Langford
Cal-Pacific Utilities
Henderson
John Orrock
Las Vegas
Ralph Bissett
Reno
J. Hyde Stayner
Salt Lake City
J. Reitz
Dale Kemper
Lerry Miller
Nevada Electrical
Lou LeFabre
Southwest Gestion
L. J. Lancers
al Hillis
Clark County Births at Women's Hospital
A series of birth notices from Clark County Women’s Hospital list new arrivals. Theodore Taylor and wife welcome a daughter on April 23 at 712 West Owens. Thaddeus Jozwiak and wife welcome a daughter at 6205 ee Circle. Cerl Niki and wife greet a son at 1379 Ardmore on April 29. Gregory Anson and wife welcome a son at 824 Biltmore Drive on April 29. Roy Matitis and wife have a daughter at 2826 Ceder on April 30.
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Taylor
Theodore Taylor
W. Owens
Niki
Cerl Niki
Ardmore
Anson
Gregory Anson
Biltmore Dr
Mathis
Roy Matitis
Ceder
Mesquite Club Hosts Joe Mast Paintings Exhibit
The Mesquite Club holds a regular meeting at 1 30 p m at 762 E St Louis Ave featuring an exhibit by Joe Mast. The Las Vegas Art League shows at the Home Show Convention Center with a 6 to 10 p m display. Nora Ullom’s studio at 105 N 3rd St features John Manes paintings. The Eleventh Annual Spring Art Roundup runs at the City Library 10 a m to 5 p m through May 1 with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endsville
National Hospital
New
Memorial Hospital
Temple Beth
Sholom
Jewish Community Center
Doug Bent
Bonanza Club
Mesquite Club
St. Louis Ave
Joe Mast
Convention Center
Las Vegas Art League
John Manes
Nora Ullom
N. 3Rd St
Floods in Zanzibar Force Hundreds to Flee Homes
Torrential rain in Zanzibar town triggered widespread flooding. Officials report 20 homes destroyed and 18 boats sunk as hundreds fled their residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanzibar
UPT
Las Vegas Phone Woes Highlight Tourist Frustration and Local Bits
A Las Vegas column riffes on pay phone delays and costly calls as up to 80 000 locals and visitors struggle to connect. It notes 20 cent local calls after a failed first attempt and humorously recalls Pit Boss LE O and Don Ameche. The piece balances city life with light in house ads and a birth notice at Sunrise Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robby” Robertson
Vegas
MINT
Leo
Don Ameche
L.V
Club Maver Ick Hosts Friendly Rockabilly Night
The Maver Ick gang invites visitors to a friendly round at 1600 S.W. Blvd to enjoy the jumpin' pumpin' Rock-A-Billys and MC Gorgie Walker's jokes with Bob and Fern greeting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick Gang
S.W. Blvd
M.C. Gorgie Walker
Bob & Fern
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Murray Hertz
William Smiths
Rod Browns
Robert Taylors
Robert Smiths
Robert Johnsons
Bill Millers
Eght al Smiths
William Williams
al Johnsons
Booker T. Washingtons
Elizabeth Taylors
Eddie Fishers
James Stewarts
Mary Martins
Loretta Young
Sammy Davises
Donald O'Connor
Forrest Dukes
Charlie McCarthy
Jack Kennedy
Harry James
Murray
Keith Morris
T of C
Paul Titus
Time, Inc
Keith
Don Payne
Dark Adv
Spring Mountain
David Zenoff
Judge Zenoff
NTA
Frank Sinatra
Charleston Plaza
East Mall
Mac McComes
E. C. Braswell
NIC Las Vegas
Rosemary Clooney
Santa Monica
Jose Ferrer
Clark County
Jozwiak
Thaddeus Jozwiak
Ee Circle
Arts
TWA
Regent 5
Chicago
New York
Saludos
Adiiging
L.V. Phone Company
L.V. Blvd
San Francisco
Golden Steer
Harry
Kinscler
Radio Kram
Bob
Pappy
Joyce
Shirley
Sunrise Hospital
Australia
Clive
Wayne
Rudyard
Kim
Balony
Moss
Floss” Hill
Liberty Valance
Spring Mt. Rd
Marty
Hamilton
Toots Boots
Helen Herr
Bob Glinski
Jeanie Pie
Gladys Dula
Jimmy Bilbray
Ethel Woodbury
Howard
Bugs, Inc
St. Main
Radio Kveg
Hoss
Horsin
Earound
Boots
Saddle
KVEG
Pardners
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