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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1964
Page
21
Henderson officials approve a temporary $50,000 loan from the land fund to cover a general fund shortfall. City auditor Bob Adams cites lower ad valorem tax collections and higher costs, with repayment hoped within the fiscal year as revenues lag. A follow up on the water control system is planned.
Nora McGrath was installed as president of the Henderson War Mothers at a Henderson Home meeting with Irma Struthers installing. New officers include Jen Cox vice president Doris Pritchard recording secretary Irma Struthers corresponding secretary Ann Parker treasurer Orrell Perolio chaplain and Gladys Hamiter historian. Final plans for the state War Mothers convention on Oct 26 at Gilbert Hall Henderson were announced with registration at 9 am Delegates Georgia Weese Kathy Weese Genevieve Cox and alternates Gladys Hamiter Margaret Corbett Bertha Hobbs will attend with state president Lulu Frickson also set to be present.
Henderson Lions Club hosted Delta Air Lines executive Al Adams who presented Tempo 12 film on U S cities including Las Vegas. The meeting also announced a Light Bulb Sale to raise funds for sight conservation with a house to house drive starting Oct 19.
The 18th annual Voice of Democracy script contest is announced by Jack Parsons chairing Basic Post 3848. The event is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with cooperation from the National Association of Broadcasters and the State Association of Broadcasters.
Henderson city council accepted a bid from Dick Stewart Motors for two police patrol cars over a lower Gaudin Motor Co. bid in Las Vegas citing superior warranty and local service. The article also notes a student speech contest at Basic High School with prizes of 50, 30, and 20 dollars for first to third.
The Saturday edition lists ISABELLE MACE as co editor with a contact number 565 5144 for the October 10 1964 issue.
Henderson notice states Mrs Myra Rush announces engagement of her daughter Patricia Mane Rush Elliott to seaman William Ray Smith now stationed in San Diego California. They plan a late fall wedding. Elliott a 1962 Basic High School graduate and beauty student from Las Vegas. Smith a Desert High School 1962 graduate.
Hunters from the Henderson area enjoyed opening weekend deer season at Buckhorn Ranch near Pioche owned by Dr. Stanley Jones and Les Burgwardt. About 12 deer were taken Sunday night after the season opened Saturday. Buckhorn Springs ranch sits 41 miles northeast of Pioche in deer country with Chet Williams as foreman and guide during October.
Eight monkeys escaped from the hall of the Vienna International Garden Show and were recaptured after five hours by gardeners and police. The animals caused about 84,900 in damage to rare plants and palm trees while at large.
Kuala Lumpur announced a financial contribution to the United Nations peacekeeping operation in Cyprus. The amount is undisclosed but a UN report cited a $2,500 grant for the next three months.
A compact Henderson ad promotes a "Bedroom 7" home with a fenced yard and new tile in a good location. The listing highlights low down payment options and asks $499 down with contact at 497 Burton Henderson or R407.
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