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Newspaper

Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1968

Page

24

Rev Gerard to Conduct First Communion at St Timothy’s

The Rev George Gerard will lead his first Holy Communion service at St Timothy’s Episcopal Church on September 8 at 10 a.m. A welcome reception for the new vicar and his wife Judy follows in the Parish hall. The Gerards have lived abroad and held various church roles including Spanish speaking missions in San Juan Puerto Rico and Winnemucca, Nevada.

George Gerard St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church Judy George Gerard Henderson San Jose Costa Rica Central America San Juan Puerto Rico Colegio San Justo St. Mary’s the Virgin Winnemucca

Insects and their numbers in nature and danger

Hal Borland surveys insect populations in Audubon noting math in nature. He cites flies ants and locusts and explains ecological checks, showing how predators keep Earth's life from being overwhelmed.

Hal Borland Audubon National Audubon Society Earth Middle East Brazil Borland U.S. Department of Agriculture North America

Honor Pledge Attends National Leadership School

Michael W. Morrissey of the Nevada Alpha SAE chapter and University of Nevada senior attends the 34th National Leadership School at Levere Memorial Temple Evanston Illinois this week. He led his pledge class as honor pledge and is son of Walter J. Morrissey of Henderson Nevada.

Michael W. Morrissey Nevada Alpha Chapter Sigma Alpha Epsilon The University of Nevada Tak Levere Memorial Temple Evanston, Ill Walter J. Morrissey Major Ave Henderson Michael SAE Glen T. Nygreen Lehman College Bronx Nly

Riviera Show Delights Nellis Airmen and Families

More than 1,200 Nellis Air Force Base personnel and wives enjoyed Carol Channing's Riviera performances, with two shows Sunday and Monday. She performed skits and a new rendition of Hello Dolly, drawing standing ovations. A bouquet of 36 red roses and a plaque honored her after the second show.

Nellis Air Force Riviera Hotel Nellis Miss Channing

Universal urban housing crisis addressed by Weave r at international conference

Robert C. Weaver, secretary of the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development, urged shared progress in building materials financing and methods to solve global housing needs. He said no nation can solve the problem alone and called for broader communication among governments, agencies, and private actors.

U.S Robert C. Weaver U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

La Porta Insurance Promotes Local Advisory Services

An independent agent at La Porta Insurance on Water Street in Henderson offers guidance on coverages limits and companies. The advertisement invites questions about insurance and suggests asking a neighbor who probably knows them.

la Porta Insurance Water Street Henderson

Baring Attacks Opponent Over Soviet Policy

Congressman Walter S. Baring denounces his Democratic rival as ultra liberal during Ely City Park rally, arguing anti Soviet bridges stance ignores Moscow aggression. He cites the invasion of Czechoslovakia to condemn Communists, and notes another Lovelock visit for a subsequent rally.

Walter S. Baring Ely City Park Baring Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Moscow Lovelock

Local Receives B. S. Degree at Valparaiso University

Cynthia Lynn Davenport earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education during summer graduation at Valparaiso University in Indiana. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Arthur of 3825 Turf Circle.

Cynthia Lynn Davenport Valparaiso University Valparaiso Ind Robert A. Arthur Turf Circle

HUD Moves Fast Track For Public Housing Supply

The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development unveils major new policies to accelerate low rent public housing. Innovations streamline the application and development process, reducing steps and speeding reviews at HUD regional and Washington offices.

U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Washington

Boy Scout Troop Returns From Four Day Camp-out

About 31 boys from Troop 11 returned home from Cedar Mountain Utah where they spent four days camping with Scoutmaster Bob Henson. They faced rain and snow and held a contest for largest and most fish. Keith Nelson caught a two pound trout and Mike Tillery led with 18 fish.

Keith Neilson Mike Tillery Swanky Club Neilson Tillery Maurice Erickson Bob Henson Boy Scout Henderson Aspen Lake Cedar Mountain Utah

Jay-C-Ettes Rummage Sale At Carver Park Auditorium

Henderson readers learn the Jay-C-Ettes will host a rummage sale at Carver Park Auditorium on October 10 11 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call Linda Caulfield Jerry Gray Billie Hornyak Sandy De Lillo or Diane Hubel for donations or questions.

Henderson Jay-C-Ettes Carver Park Diane Hubel Linda Caulfield Jerry Gray Billie Hornyak Sandy de Lillo

Attic Insulation Cuts Heat and Saves Energy

Insulation reduces heat buildup inside homes and lowers cooling loads. Six inches of attic insulation can pay for itself by keeping heat out of living spaces. Install large attic vents to allow breezes to remove hot air, and add an exhaust fan if needed.

Henderson Voters Prep For Primary Election

Henderson residents join regional voters to nominate candidates for the November general. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Youth Center Victory Village Carver Park Pittman Community Center. Key race includes County Commissioner Democratic primary with Davies Franklin French Myers and Price seeking nomination to face Republican Bob Broadbent. Assembly race in Henderson narrows to Art Espinoza Heard and Moriel. Turnout expected over 50 percent of registered voters.

Henderson Victory Village Carver Park Pittman Comunity North Las Vegas Boulder City Ray H. Davies G. L Bud” Franklin J. B. French M.D John E. Myers Carl Curly, Price Bob Broadbent Assembly Art Espinoza Dick Heard Franklin Moriell

Abandonment inhumane warns Humane Society

The Clark County Humane Society urges against abandoning pets and outlines the harms to animals. It notes two types of owners and calls for spaying and neutering to curb losses, warning a $500 fine and six months in jail for abandonment.

Clark County Humane Society

HUD Beautification Grants Totals Over 14 Million

By December 31 1967 the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded 141 urban beautification grants totaling more than 14 million dollars to 108 communities. Half funds park renovation or improvement, 27 percent for streets and waterfront areas, 14 percent for malls and plazas, and 9 percent for historic and public building sites.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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