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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1963

Page

9

Clark County Jury Rates City Jail A Grade

The Clark County grand jury gave the city jail a Grade A after a routine inspection. Jurors met at the county courthouse then rode a chartered bus to the jail for the tour. Foreman W T Geary Jr declined comment though sources said no discrepancies were found. The county jail system is next on the jury’s inspection list, due when the panel reconvenes Tuesday.

Clark County Grand Jury Clark County W. T. Geary, Jr Geary

Gun Maker to Be Guest At Helldorado Ceremony

Sam Boyd announces Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co will present Governor Grant Sawyer and L R Knauer with Nevada Centennial guns at a Helldorado Days ceremony. Knauer predicts collector value. Governor Sawyer also keynote at Nevada Social Welfare Conference tomorrow at the Thunderbird Hotel.

Sawyer Gun Maker Sam Boyd Clark County Nevada State Centennial Commission Grant Sawyer L. R Larry’’ Knauer Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Boyd Nevada Knauer Shootin' Irons Colt G. L. Kuntz Masterpiece Medallions Nevada Social Welfare Thunderbird Hotel Lou LaPorta Clark County Board of Commissioners

Testimonial Dinner for Las Vegas Educator Doris Hancock

A testimonial dinner honoring Miss Doris Hancock held at John S. Parks School Ninth and Franklin Las Vegas May 23 at 7 p.m. The longtime kindergarten teacher retires after 37 years serving the city. Reservations through Mary Low Jones Pat Gardner or Betty Campbell before Friday noon.

Las Vegas Doris Hancock John S. Parks Ninth Franklin Hancock Parent-Teachers Association Miss Hancock Mary Low Jones Pat Gardner Betty Campbell

Jazz Concert in Las Vegas July 9 Conductor Paul Romero

Conductor Paul Romero will lead an 18 member Paul Romero Orchestra in An Afternoon with Jazz in the Gold Room at the Convention Center. The June 9 concert starts at 2 90 p.m and is free to the public thanks to a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund via AFM Local 369.

Paul Romero Convention Center American Federation of Musicians Local 369 Music Performance Trust Fund Recording Industry

Second City Court to Expand with New Branch

Municipal Court will add a second branch on June 3 as authorized by the state legislature. The City Commission will consider hiring another attorney to raise staff to four, with alternate judges including William S. Boyd and Franklin Rittenhouse joining Judge Walter Richards. Full-time status and salaries take effect July 1, 1965.

City Commission William S. Boyd William R. Morse D. Frances Horsey Franklin Rittenhouse Walter Richards Sid Whitmore Citizen's Committee For George Ogilvie Joe Pawlikowski

LV Press Club Opens Sunday for Helldorado Parade Viewing

The Las Vegas Press Club will open Sunday at 1 p.m. for members and guests to view the Helldorado beauty pageant parade from the Fremont Hotel second floor. Club Steward Jim Roberts will stay serving refreshments after the parade tailing off while demand lasts.

Las Vegas

French U S Plan Talks Between Couve de Murville and Rusk

French Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville will travel to Washington to meet Secretary of State Dean Rusk after the NATO Council Ministers meeting in Ottawa. They will discuss world problems. The Ottawa talks end May 24. he departs for Washington on May 26 and returns to Paris.

Paris UPI Maurice Couve de Murville Washington Dean Rusk NATO Council Ottawa Couve de Murville Washingon

Marriage Licenses Granted in Clark County May 1963

Nevada residents filed for marriage licenses in Clark County on May 12 and 13 1963. Couples include L B Hannon and Jean Delong both of Las Vegas Anthony Ardizioni Talolo of Las Vegas and Anna of New York Mary Linderman of Las Vegas and Andrew Linderman of Los Angeles George Strong and Mary both of Las Vegas Paul Barbusca and Marielaisie of Las Vegas Kerry Ellard and Antoinette Ellard of Las Vegas Earl Ford and Stella Hayes of Las Vegas Bryan Lawson and Shirley Creek of North Las Vegas plus others in Las Vegas area.

Hannon-Delong L. B Jean Las Vegas Ardizione-Talolo Anthony Anna New York Nevada Clark County Linderman-Linderman Andrew Mary Los Angeles Ford-Hayes Earl D Montana Stella Mae Lawson-Creek Bryan San Bernardino Shirley Strong-Robinson George Barbusca

Dinner Bingo Set Tomorrow Night at Knights Hall

A pot luck dinner and jackpot bingo with live entertainment will be held tomorrow night at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 10th Street and Ogden Avenue. Governor Stan Biederman of Moose Lodge 1763 announced the event open to all Moose members candidates visiting members and their families and friends.

Knights of Columbus 10Th Street Ogden Ave Stan Biederman Moose Lodge Moose

Frog officials name men to find winner

Nevada frog commissioners named two men to locate a frog for the International Frog Jump while two Las Vegas journalists were named to represent the state. Colin McKinlay and Joe McClain were appointed to lead the search with the hunt beginning at sundown at the Shamrock Bar.

Las Vegas UPI Nevada Joy Hamann Las Vegas Review-Journal Ruthe Deskin Las Vegas Sun Grant Sawyer Colin McKinlay Review-Journal Joe McClain the Sun McClain McKinlay Shamrock Bar

Lincoln Faces Big Bond Issue

Lincoln County voters are asked to approve a $100 000 bond issue to provide recreation facilities at a flood control development. County officials say the Eagle Valley flood control dam project could receive $75 000 in federal funds from the State Fish and Wildlife Department, making the area a potential recreation site.

Pioche UPI Lincoln County Rural Area Development Committee State Fish and Wildlife Department Eagle Valley Here

Top Educator to Speak at Clark County Mental Health Institute

Professor Sterling M. McMurrin of the University of Utah will headline the Fifth Annual One Day Institute at the Thunderbird Hotel with a luncheon discussion on The Changing Patterns of Education. The institute features workshops on sex attitudes, narcotics, and self-directed death prevention, with registration and luncheon details provided by the Mental Health Association.

Thunderbird Hotel Joseph Meyers Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Washington, D.C R. Guild Gray John McGowan University of Missouri Oliver Forsterer Nevada Youth Training Center Leland Newcomer Clark County Charles Ryan State Vocational Rehabilitation Department Dan McLaughlin Nevada State University American Camping Association Una Smith Camp Fire Girls Jeannemarie Jones Howard Barrett Warren Neustrom Clark County United Fund Las Vegas Theatre Guild Ruth Berg Karl R. Harris Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital Joe LaVoie Las Vegas Sterling M. McMurrin University of Utah Clark County Mental Health Assocition Thunderbird McMurrin University of Udah University of Southern California United States College of Letters and Science Lester Kirkendall Edwin Schneidman Lewis Yablonsky One Day Institute Ed Reid Maury Stevens Paul McCullough Harrie Hess Virginia Healy Margaret Provo Audrey Leonard Lemonel Lionel Lynn Tallman Carolyn Kriett T-Bird Virginia City Mental Health Association

Nevadans for Goldwater Organizes Nevada Units

A statewide Nevadans for Goldwater committee was announced with Kenneth Zahn named chairman of the Southern Nevada division. The group will coordinate with the national Goldwater Committee in Washington and seeks Nevada participation. Northern Nevada chairman to be named soon. Directors include Erma Sutherland, Geraldine Stocker, Margaret McGimsey, C. L. McGimsey and Ed Knapp. A membership drive will target all interested voters.

Nevadans For Goldwater’ Committee Kenneth Zahn Nevada National Goldwater Committee Washington, D.C Erma Sutherland Geraldine Stocker Margaret McGimsey C. L. McGimsey Ed Kn

Gas Companies Battle To Serve Nevada Towns

WINNEMUCCA UPI A Nevada Public Service Commission hearing on three natural gas franchising applications features Nevada Northern arguing for a single supplier approach. W M Laub urges one franchise for Winnemucca and nearby communities to lower costs and improve service across isolated areas. The debate includes Nevada Gas Utilities and California Pacific Utilities with technical cross examination.

W. M. Laub Nevada Public Service Commission Nevada Gas Utilities Calfornia-Pacific Utilities Laub Nevada Northern Nevada Idaho Reno

Restrictions Set On Hiring Teens

Carson City reports State Labor Commissioner James Combs warning employers about teen labor rules for summer work. He notes minors cannot be messengers delivering to houses of ill repute and those under 16 cannot work where poisonous acids are prepared or where matches or explosives are manufactured.

Carson City UPS James Combs Combs UPI Highway Patrol Robert Stenovich State Policeman

Reno FHA homebuyers clash over substandard houses

In Reno-Sparks area two buyers Mrs. Ethel Everett and Mrs. Norma Butler press FHA to address alleged substandard construction in FHA financed homes. They report general poor finishing, roof failures, and cracked floors, and threaten action if corrections are not made.

Reno FHA Crumley Butler Everett

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