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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1965
Page
16
The cryptic list presents across and down clues for a daily crossword including terms like Smile, Telstar, Islamic object, and various cultural references. It includes numbered entries, foreign phrases, and thematic hints spanning people, places, and objects.
Henderson residents Raymond L. Smith and Haven Walker received top church honors at a Lake Mead Stake MIA meeting. Smith earned the Master M-Man award for long service in scouting and priesthood work, while Walker received a Golden Gleaner for her youth and church service.
Henderson Telephone No. 1 tops the Powder Puffers League season, with team members Janette Bittle Marian Smith and Ethel Armetta and a high series of 1740. Security Realty earns high team game 624. Phyllis Morris leads with 544 series and Sharon Carducci 231 in a final standings report.
Henderson Mrs Jack Shankland was elected president of the Black Mountain Ladies Association for the forthcoming year at the recent meeting held at the Country Clubhouse. Elected with her were Mrs Vivian Phillips as vice president Mrs Ruth Smith as secretary and Mrs Inman Steele as treasurer. Installation of the new officers will be held at a dinner meeting at the Black Mountain Clubhouse.
Basic High School announces the 1965 66 student government officers. Jim Gibson is president with Clarence Swinney as vice president Wendy Dietrich secretary Kerrie Sullivan treasurer and Lee Frickson head cheerleader. Junior varsity cheerleaders include Mary Ann Miller Leslie Plamondon Pat Bowling and Gail Duckworth.
Henderson plans a June 24th Thieves Market at Bank of Las Vegas parking lot. The event mimics a John A Strong Circus ambiance with gypsy costumes and a swap and trade area for adults and a children section. Proceeds aid the 1965 Christmas production. Local merchants promote open air sales and gypsy-themed activities.
Bridge column recounts a yearold hand from a small France town. South leads clubs, trumps miscreant sequence, and experts are urged to start with a low trump to limit losses to two. Includes daily question and book offer.
In a nostalgic tone the piece laments changing energy at the Hellderade parade. It recalls a 1965 float with an ice rink and mermaids and criticizes modern floats for lacking spirit and sponsorship. Local Elks urge turnout in western attire to support the event.
A Las Vegas club scene blurb highlights the Silver Nugget offering daily breakfast binges, free games, and show crowds featuring performers like Bambi Stacy Adams Martha Betty and John Mongeot. It notes the long running Watusi Scandals and praises the talent on stage while mentioning the bustling nightlife and playful bar tips from local personalities.
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