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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1962

Page

7

Henderson Proclaims Patriotic Education Week

Mayor William B. Byrne proclaims October 12 through 19 as Patriotic Education Week in Henderson Nevada. The resolution notes Patriotic Education Week is sponsored by the Society of the Children of the American Revolution and highlights efforts by the John Ashley Society Children of the American Revolution to promote patriotic historical and educational materials.

Henderson Bill Byrne Mary Jane Moore John Ashley Society Car Red Thurman Pione Mcvullen Berry Hawkins American Revolution Children's Society U.S.A Woodruff Henderon Society of the Children of the American Revolution Children of Nevada

May Lose Hand After Mishap In Henderson

A 33-year-old disposal worker Joe Cooper of 113 George Street Las Vegas suffered severe lacerations concussion and a compound fracture of his right hand when his glove got caught under a truck press blade. Police say the emergency switch was on his right and unreachable. He received first aid and was taken to Rose de Lima Hospital.

Henderson Joe Cooper George Street Las Vegas Evere Loren Ogle Cooper Ogle Buz Leming Fire Department Rose de Lima Hospital

Record Pitch by Lejeune Sets 424 Feet 9 Inches Mark

She den Lejeune of Evansville Indiana club set a new record with a base hall throw of 424 feet 9 inches during a special exhibition in Cincinnati. The performance drew attention at the event held in the city in 1910.

Cincinnati Sheden Lejeune Evansville Ind

White Elephant Tournament Planned for Wednesday

Henderson regional notes a White Elephant tourney at Black Mountain Country Club this Wednesday. Entry is a wrapped gift of any size. Winners pick first from the prizes. event follows the Ladies Day results led by Norma Waldman and Laura Carrado in recent flights.

Faye Scott Betty Klenke Elaine Raney Maree

Book Fair To Be Featured At PTA Meeting

Henderson Valley View PTA to host a meeting on Tuesday October 16 at 7 30 pm in the multi purpose room. Carol Peebles president says the annual Book Fair opening will be featured with a guest speaker from the county school system outlining the reading program. Parents urged to attend as books shown are strong gift picks and orders will be taken from McKay Book Company in Las Vegas.

Henderson Valley View Carol Peebles McKay Book Company Las Vegas

Deer Hunters Face Court For Tag Violations

Henderson Justice of the Peace George Treem urged hunters to punch their deer tags after tagging. Two local hunters will appear in Justice Court Monday on such violations as Treem warned others to obey hunting laws to avoid court.

Henderson Justice of the Peace George Treem Treem Justice Court

Nomen’s Church Group to Meet at Haynes Chapel

The Women’s Association of the Community Church will hold its regular October meeting at Haynes Chapel this Wednesday. All members are urged to be present.

Henderson Women’s Association of the Community Church Haynes Chapel Kinm Ail

Halloween Party Plans And Auxiliary Officers Named

Henderson Fagies Auxiliary held a business meeting to plan a Halloween carnival at Bragles Hall on Oct 22 at 8 pm with Urbalie Ives officiating. Billie Wieder outlined activities and Evelyn Matrimas was installed as conductress replacing Jerry Calderon.

Heavy Siberian Storm Hits Khabarovsk

Radio Moscow reported a heavy storm in Khabarovsk uprooting trees and breaking telephone lines. Snow covered the area and disrupted communications for hours with no deaths reported.

Moscow UPI Radio Siberian Khabarovsk

Caravan halts in Henderson for campaign stop

Democratic caravan visit in Henderson drew U S Senator Alan Bible and Nevada Congressman Walter Baring among enthusiastic locals. Howard Cannon hosted, with Governor Grant Sawyer and state officials in attendance, including Keith Lee and Mervin Gallagher. A luncheon at Eldorado Club accompanied by brief talks limited to one minute per official and appearances by candidates and spouses.

U. S Alan Bible Nevada United States Walter Baring Henderson Henderson Elk's Lodge Howard Cannon U. S Incumben Grant Sawyer John Koontz Keith Lee Mervin Gallagher Jack McCarthy Harvey Dickerson Berkeley Bunker Mike O'Callaghan Myron Leavitt Jim Gibson Mike Mirabelli Jack Perry Eldorado Club Bob Faiss

Henderson City Hall on Water Street Planned for 120 Day Build

The Henderson City Council approved notices for a new Water Street city hall with jail, women's ward, police station, municipal court, and other facilities. Construction to start late December, finish within 120 days, cost about 200000, funded mostly by the land fund.

Lefty Righty Paul Richards Shines as GM of Colts

Paul Richards, former major league catcher and current general manager of the Houston Colts, demonstrates rare ambidexterity by throwing a baseball with both hands in a display of talent and versatility.

Houston UPT Paul Richards Houston Colts

Faiss Joins Car son City Gaming Commission Team

Faiss, formerly editor of the SUN, now works with the gaming commission in Carson City. He travels with Mr and Mrs James Leavitt of Henderson. Mrs Faiss is the former Coleen Leavitt SIDELIGHTS. Congressman Walter Baring had a birthday on Sept 9 with a greeting from President Kennedy praising cooperation with his administration.

Faiss the Sun the Gaming Commission Carson City James Leavitt Blackmore Drive Henderson Coleen Leavitt Walter Baring Nevada Kennedy

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