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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1969

Page

2

Vegas Woman Dies in California Car Crash

A Las Vegas woman Margaret Sheffer age 43 died when the car driven by her son Randall 15 left Interstate 15 near Victorville California and crashed into the median. Randall was treated for cuts and abrasions at St Marry s Hospital Apple Valley.

Las Vegas Interstate 15 Victorville Calif California Highway Patrol Margaret Sheffer Paracantha Circle Randall St. Marry’s Hospital Apple Valley

Obituaries for Hack Brown and Lemyre in Las Vegas area

Obituary notices report James Theron Hack 61 of Las Vegas died Saturday. Requiem Mass and burial are planned with survivors including wife Thelma and two daughters. Billy Lester Brown 58, an electrician, died yesterday. Masonic services and burial in Maryville Tennessee are noted with surviving spouse Ruth and three children. George Raymond Lemyre 63, an accountant, died Friday. graveside services set at Palm Memorial Park Henderson with survivors including two daughters and three sons.

James T. Hack Palm Chapel Our Lady of

Las Vegas Sun Publisher and Staff Listing

The Las Vegas Sun lists H M Greenspun as editor and publisher with executive editor Bryn Armstrong and city editor Larrie Schmidt. It also notes staff roles including Ray Germain as vice president Ruth Deskin as secretary and Barbara Greenspun as treasurer.

H. M. Greenspun Las Vegas Sun, Inc Highland Ave Las Vegas Nevada HM. Greenspun Ray Germain Ruthe Deskin Barbara Greenspun Haney Womack Bryn Armstrong Larrie Schmidt Tom Diskin Gerry Appleby Continental United States

Rosary for Joseph Salazar Held in Palm Chapel

Joseph Salazar a 70 year old retired steel chipper died Saturday in a local hospital. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today in Palm Chapel, with a funeral at 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Bridget's Catholic Church. Burial follows at Henderson Palm Memorial Park. Surviving are wife Catalina, two daughters Jane and Caroline, three sons Jesse Joseph Jr. and Abel Salazar.

Palm Chapel Joseph Salazar North 12Th St Peter V. Moran St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Henderson Palm Memorial Park Catalina Jane Caroline Salazar Jesse and Joseph Jr Las Vegas Abel Salazar Ft Bragg N.C

Funeral for Robert A. Boyd at Woodlawn Cemetery

A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. today in Woodlawn Cemetery for Robert Abe Boyd 74 of 208 North 9th Street who died yesterday in a local hospital. The Rev Herbert Osman will officiate. Mr Boyd, born August 23 1894 in Texas, lived here 26 years. Survived by brother Norton Boyd of Mission Texas and two sisters Mrs G R Collier and Miss Alma Boyd both of Mission Texas.

Woodlawn Robert Abe Boyd North 9Th St Herbert Osman Boyd Texas Norton Boyd Mission G. R. Collier Eagle Pass Alma Boyd

Death Notice for Metro Ewanick Retired Steel Fitter

Metro Ewanick 78 of 1700 E Ogden St died Sunday in a local hospital. Services at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Palm Chapel with Rev. James Adams officiating. Entombment in Palm Mausoleum. Born November 8, 1890 in Austria. Survived by wife Catherine.

Palm Chapel Metro Ewanick E. Ogden St James Adams Palm Mausoleum Mr. Ewanick Austria Cather

William Edward McMahon Dies in New York Died Here Friday

Services are pending in New York for William Edward McMahon 32 of 201 W St Louis Ave who died here Friday. He was a dealer at a local club born December 12 1936 in New York. Survived by his parents William and Loretta McMahon of New York City Palm Mortuary is handling arrangements.

New York William Edward McMahon W. St. Louis Ave Mr. McMahon William and Loretta McMahon New York City Palm Mortuary

Funeral set for Linda Jean Sobb at St Anne's Church

The Rev Joseph Baldus will conduct the 11 a m service for Linda Jean Sobb 22 of 1122 Hillside Place who died Saturday at home She was an office receptionist born December 31 1946 in Wyoming living here four years She is survived by her husband Joseph of Las Vegas son Joseph Gene Lobb Las Vegas mother Dorothy Craig Downey CA father Stanley Reynoldson Fort Laramie WY two sisters Peggy Craig Boulder CO Tenna Kenniston Downey CA and other relatives Burial will be in Palm Memorial Park.

Joseph Baldus St. Anne’s Catholic Church Linda Jean Sobb Hillside Place Sobb Wyoming Palm Memorial Park Joseph Las Vegas Joseph Gene Lobb Dorothy Craig Downey Calif

Funeral Services for Effie Tobler Held in Henderson

Effie Jane Tobler 61 died Saturday in a local hospital. Services were set for 10 a.m. in Henderson Second Ward LDS Church. She was born December 23, 1907 in Giles Utah and lived in Henderson 15 years. Survived by two daughters Marian Duffin and Thelma Clegg, son Evan L Tobler, three sisters Martha Canfield Ellen Atkins Lila Jepson, a brother Reed Hall and five grandchildren. Bunkers Brothers arranged.

Henderson Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Effie Jane Tobler Tobler Giles Utah Marian Duffin Thelma Clegg Murray Evan L. Tobler Martha Canfield Ellen Atkins

Ida Dorothea Klammer Services Pending in Orange California

Ida Dorothea Klammer 75 of 1719 Valley Drive Orange died yesterday in a local hospital. Born November 8 1893 in Iowa she lived here one month. Survived by three sisters Mrs Kenneth Gurschke Las Vegas Mrs R W Harris Appomattox Va and three brothers Carl Webbeking Cleveland Albert Webbeking Montebello and William Webbeking Yucaipa plus 9 grandchildren. Bunker Brothers are handling local arrangements.

Orange Calif Ida Dorothea Klammer Valley Drive Iowa Kenneth Gurschke Las Vegas R. W. Harris Appomattox Carl Webbeking Cleveland Ohio Albert Webbeking Montebello William Webbeking Yucaipa Bunker Brothers

Pavlikowski Urges Briare to Install Time Clock in Court

Justice of the Peace Pavlikowski asked County Commission Chairman Briare to order a time clock for the Justice Court to prove workers are not sneaking out. A sign in sign out system was set up for 15 court employees amid dispute over control and supervision between judges, the clerk, and the district attorney.

Justice of the Peace Joe Pavlikowski County Commission Bill Briare Justice Court JP Court Eileen Carson Pawlikowski Briare Carson George Franklin Jps Franklin

Laxalt Announces State Board and Commission Appointments

Gov Paul Laxalt named several appointments and reappointments to Nevada state boards and commissions. Named were Jane Reading to Physical Therapy Examiners, Norma Jean King to Nursing, John M. Montgomery to Chiropractic Examiners, Silas FE Ross to Funeral Directors and Embalmers, George Monahan to Ground Water Board, Victor Isaacson to Dispensing Opticians, L David Kiley and Herbert E Mattheus to Real Estate Advisory, W Wayne Bunker and Joseph C Wright to Public Accountants, Stanley Ellison and Fred Dressler to the Agriculture Board, and Jack Doyle to the Agriculture Board.

Carson City UPI Paul Laxalt Jane Reading Las Vegas State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Norma Jean King Wellington State Board of Nursing John M. Montgomery State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Silas FE. Ross Reno State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers George Monahan Henderson Ground Water Board Victor Isaacson State Board of Dispensing Opticians L. David Kiley Herbert E. Mattheus Real Estate Advisory Commission W. Wayne Bunker Joseph C. Wright Board of Public Accountants Stanley E. Ellison Elko Fred H. Dressler Gardnerville Jack Doyle Las

Las Vegas man charged in fatal hit and run manslaughter

Forest Salyer, 53, was booked on manslaughter charges after a 90 year old man was struck while hobbling on crutches across a North Las Vegas street. The death followed a drunk driving arrest at Las Vegas Blvd and Oxford Street. Charles Kellar challenged district integration policy in a separate note. US District Judge Bruce Thompson will preside.

Las Vegas Forest Salyer Burnham St Las Vegas Blvd Oxford St Bruce Thompson

Hanley Faces Open Murder Charge In Torch Murder Case

Justice Court arraigns former gaming union boss Tom Hanley on an open murder charge in a case linked to the 1966 shotgun killing of Ralph Alsup. Hanley, 52, had a prior conflict with Alphonse Bass, once a key state witness. Hanley’s arraignment was continued to today to allow attorney De Voe Heaton time to confer.

Justice Court Tom Hanley Hanley de Voe Heaton Hanley Alphonse Bass Bass Plumbers Union Ralph Alsup

Federal hearing opens on Clark County School District integration suit

A federal court hearing begins tomorrow on an integration lawsuit against the Clark County School District filed by an attorney. The case centers on desegregation and district compliance with federal mandates.

Clark County

Bonanza Wins Liquor and Gaming Licenses Despite Vote

Clark County approves liquor and gaming licenses for the Bonanza Hotel despite a dissenting vote by Commissioner Broadbent who questioned ownership ties. The hotel can reopen after a year and a half closure with four bars, two service bars, 434 slot machines, and 27 games. Attorney Louis Wiener also gets a separate license for 40 slot machines at McCarran Airport.

Bonanza Lquor Bob Broadbent Levin-Townsend Computer Co Broadbent Nate Jacobson T Am Jim Ryan Jim Brennan Franklin Clark County State Gaming Commission The Liquor and Gaming Board Louis Wiener McCarrar International Airport IL and W Inc

Salvation Army Screens "Without Onion" Film Here Tonight

The Salvation Army at 116 S 10th St hosts a free 70 minute sound color film "Without Onion" with John Washbrook from My Friend Flicka in the cast. Captain Bill Lane of Las Vegas states the movie addresses teen challenges amid the era’s “new morality” and promises a fast moving, stormy voyage through campus life.

Salvation Army 10Th St John Washbrook America Bill Lane Las Vegas United States Duke

How Fast Can You Read A Rapid Reading Pitch From Chicago

A Chicago publisher promotes a rapid reading technique claimed to boost speed and retention. The paper offers a free booklet titled How to Read Faster and Retain More and asks readers to mail name, address, and ZIP to Reading 835 Diversey Dept 588-115 Chicago 60614.

Chicago Diversey Dept

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