Mormon Station State Monument to Open Daily This Season
Dean Kastens announced Mormon Station historic State Monument will open daily to the public starting Monday for the current season and stay open through September. The museum will be supervised by Mrs. Barbara Herlan and Mrs. Ethel Collins, both with extensive experience in Mormon Station’s collection. The Nevada State Park System plans to expand exhibits and develop picnic and camping facilities in the next biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary Goldwater
Las Vegas High
Hotel Sahara
Hilary
Las Vegas
Elks Lodge
David Goldwater
Country Club Lane
San Jose
Calif.) State College
Sahara-Nevada Corp
Helldorado
Dean Kastens
Nevada State Park System
Mormon Station ‘Historic State Monument
Barbara Herlan
Ethel Collins
Mormon Station
State Park
Growth pattern shows Las Vegas expanding since 1940s
The article traces Las Vegas growth from the 1940s onward using records of population, banking, utilities, and commerce. It notes rapid increases in residents, vehicles, phone installs, water use, school enrollments, and tax valuations, forecasting a population near a million by 1975 and highlighting mounting urban problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
U. S
Clark County
Southern Nevada Telephone Co
Las Veras
Building Boom Surges In Las Vegas Permits 1962 Report
Las Vegas building and safety department reports 1962 permit valuations soared nearly fourfold from 1959. Through April 1963 permits total almost $50 million, with 7,421 permits in 1962 valued at $81.34 million and 2,805 permits in 1959 totaling $25.53 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Building and Safety Department
Bill Adams
Department
Real draft beer served at Long Branch Saloon on Gunsmoke
The Long Branch Saloon scene features actual draft beer poured for the Gunsmoke production with no substitute photos or fake props, showing authentic bar service on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
School Officials Back Increase in Sales Taxes
Clark County school administrators and the board adopted a resolution urging passage of a 1 percent sales tax hike to three percent with a parent to parent campaign. The June 11 vote could bring about $3 million in two years for the district, easing pressure on the $5 ad valorem tax while enabling bond issuance up to 15 percent of assessed valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Dist. Supt
L. B. Newcomer
Scares to Cost Students More School Days
Las Vegas area officials plan four hour half day sessions on May 25 at Hyde Park K O Knudson and Western to recover lost time from March dismissals. A total of 179 staff will be paid 25 dollars for the session with proportional pay for partial hours and normal bus service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Hyde Park
K. O. Knudson
Western
Jerry Lewis to be Best Man at Hal Bell and Ann Tavernetti Wedding
Hollywood reports that Jerry Lewis will serve as best man for Hal Bell and Ann Tavernetti of Salinas California. Rev Kermit Castellanos will officiate the ceremony at All Saints Episcopal Church Beverly Hills today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Jerry Lewis
Hal Bell
Ann Tavernetti
Salinas
Calif
Kermit Castellanos
All Saints Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills
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Mormon
Grandfather Westminster
M. W. Davis CO
Fremont
Tallyho Hotel & Country Club
Cation
Roa
Jeffre
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Combs
Missouri
John W. Phillips
Phillips Associates
Heers-Roeder Building
Les Vegas Boulevard
South Main
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