Club Suggestions for Xmas Gifts for Nevada Clubs
Reading list for a kindergarten department sponsored by the Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs. Notable titles include The Bible Stories to Read and Tell edited by Frances J. Olcott, Mother Goose editions, Under the Window, Marigold Garden, Little Songs of Long Ago, Our Old Nursery Rhymes, The Childrens’ Aesop, Baby’s Own Aesop, The Nonsense Books, Alice in Wonderland, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Hans Andersen’s Fairy Tales, Tanglewood Tales, Nathaniel Hawthorne tales, The Boys’ King Arthur, The Story of King Arthur and Knights, A Child’s Garden of Verses, Poems of Childhood, and works by Milo Winter, Willebeek Le Maire, Walter Crane, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Frances J. Olcott
Jesse Wilcox Smith
Dodd, Mead & Co
New York
E. Boyd Smith
Kate Greenway
Frederick Warne & Co
London
Willebeck le Maire
McKay
Philadelphia
Milo Winter
Rand McNally & Co
Chicago
Walter Crane
Frederyk Warne & Co
Edward Lear
Frederick Warner & Co
Lewis Carroll
John Tennier
Geo. W. Jacobs
Washington Square Classics
Hope Dunlap
Rand, McNally & Co
Hans Andersen
W. Heath Robinson
Henry Holt Co
Tanglewood Tales
Nathaniel Yawthorne
Chcago
King Arthur
Sidney Lanier
N.C. Wyeth
Charles Scribner's Sons
Honard Pyle
Robert Louis Stevenson
Jens Wilcox Smith
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Chidhood
Eugene Field
Maxfield Parrish
Christmas Program Planned by Wabuska Sunday School
The Wabuska Sunday School schedules a Christmas program at the Railroad school house on Friday evening December 23. A Christmas tree and goodies are planned. Mrs. Bott from Mason gave a Thanksgiving story on November 20 and offered to return. On November 29, mothers met at the school to arrange Christmas treats with Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabuska
Railroad
Bott
Mason
New Officers and Members of O. E. S. Naomi Chapter
Naomi Chapter O E S held a regular meeting at Leavitt Hall initiating three candidates Mrs Angel Crownover Mrs Mae Ross and Mrs Frank Hansen new members Officers elected Frances Friedhoff Worthy Matron Thomas Lever Worthy Past Matron Grace Penrose AM Violet McLeod Conductor Clara Lever AC Muriel Allenwood Secretary Maggie Ambrose Treasurer Refreshments served after the business a farewell party given at Mason for Miss Cecil Rector who left Sunday for Reno Five piece orchestra Band Orchestra Christmas dance December 23 at Rink Mall and social dance December 16 at Mason with good music
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Leavitt Hall
Angel Crownover
Mae Ross
Frank Hansen
Frances Friedhoff
Thos Lever
Worthy
Grace Penrose
A. M
Violet McLeod
Clara Lever
A. C
Muriel Allenwood
Maggie Ambrose
Fire Destroys Fox and Hub Buildings
Yerirtong experienced the most extensive fire in years as the Hub saloon and old Fox buildings were destroyed. Fire alarm by W H Churchyard and George Anderson launched immediate response. Fire spread to the Fox building before hose lines could be fully deployed, with the Eagle building and Nevada garage threatened. Chief Kelly directed efforts, high school boys praised, no insurance on the burned structures. Eagle insured for 3000 and Commercial for 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerirtong
Fox
W. H. Churchyard
Lyon County Bank
George Anderson
Eagle
Nevada
Hub
John Maloni
Maloni
Kelly
Mason Valley Implement Company
Eagle Saloon
Fire fight in Yerington draws crowd and praise
Eyewitness recounts a morning blaze in Yerington with firefighting chaos and courage. Fire Chief Kelly pushes for more hose and faster action as volunteers race to save the Fox building and nearby shops. Firemen rescue, boys watch, and Mrs Kuster photographs the scene while onlookers debate the department’s pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuster
Yerington
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Rogers
Mrs Elizabeth Rogers mother of Mrs Walter Bell died at Roy McGowan’s ranch last Thursday. Funeral services were held at the McGowan residence Saturday afternoon with interment at Vine Tree cemetery. Born in England April 9 1845 she married Frank Rogers a Civil War veteran who predeceased her. She lived in Nevada since 1876 with long stints in Wadsworth Eureka and Reese River before moving to Lyon County three years ago to live with her daughter. Surviving are Imogene Bell of Yerington Ed Rogers of Richmond CA Lou Rogers of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Rogers
Walter Bell
Roy McGowan
McGowan
Vine Tree
England
Wisconsin
Frank Rogers
Lyon County
Imogene Bell
Yerington
Ed. Rogers
Richmond
California
Lou Rogers
San Francisco
Churchill Road Not Approved By County Delegation
A party from the Board of County Commissioners Wedertz Bertrand and Austin along with C M Coddington and J J Kelly of the Yerington Commercial Club explored Churchill canyon to assess a proposed road from Wabuska north through Churchill to connect with the Overland trail toward Reno. The investigation found the project impractical due to excessive costs and the group traveled by auto and on horseback, returning the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabuska
Churchill Canyon
Board of County Commissioners
Wedertz
Bertrand
Austin
C. M. Coddington
J. J. Kelly
Yerington Commercial Club
Leeks
Overland Trail
Reno
Yeringaton
Governor Inspects Topaz Reservoir Project In Nevada
Governor Boyle and State Engineer Seragham of the State Commission officiated at the first unit of the irrigation project at Topaz. They toured the 2100 foot tunnel, praised its engineering, and forecast 15000 acres of new cultivation with ample water during dry seasons. Local officials and residents joined the tour and offered comments on progress and water rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Seragham
J. J. Wilson
J. A. Beemer
J. C. Dukes
Thos Buckman
C. C. Tidd
Nevada
Walker
Irstrict Bond Commission
Fernley Farmers Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Fernley farm bureau center held its annual meeting and election of officers Saturday night. Wernley W G Rawles was re elected chairman Harry Graves was elected vice chairman and W J Neeley secretary. Representatives will attend the annual community meeting of the farm bureau at Youngtown Friday December 23 at 1 o clock. A J Reel spoke on the penitentiary industry and J Lilee discussed cantaloupes. Twenty acres were signed up for the next season and a large average hoped for before planting. A resolution urged Lyon and Churchill counties to back measures for maintaining the alfalfa weevil quarantine inspector near the Washoe county line. W H Hardy reported on highway work and a Reno Carson meeting was set for December 20 at the Reno Chamber of Commerce to discuss construction of the Reno Hazel highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wernley Farm
Churchill County
J. Lileas
Lyon
Churchill Counties
Washoe County
Wadsworth
W. H. Hardy
Com Suites
Reno-Hazen
Carson
Reno
Mason Personal Notes From Last Week
Mason residents report John Moore left Friday for Susanville California while Roy M Kidder returned from Carson City after serving jury time. The Home and School League hosted children at the schoolhouse Friday night with games and refreshments. Mrs jl Rott led entertainment and Mrs RK Durand chaired refreshments with Ved Byington of Reno visiting business on Thursday. The town library was cleaned by the Library Board and is now open Saturdays in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Susanville
California
Roy M. Kidder
Carson City
Home and School League
Jl Rott
RK. Durand
Ved Byington
Reno
Beet sugar men visit Mason Valley discuss beet crop prospects
W Black of Bay City Michigan, VP of Salonton Valley Sugar Co, toured Mason Valley this week to assess beet prospects for next year. He noted a successful past season for growers, predicted more beets in the next crop, and praised Nevada's sugar beet quality and the Falfon factory's high-grade output, comparing Nevada's progress to Michigan's pioneer era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Black
Bay City
Michigan
Salonton Valley Sugar Company
Mason Valley
Black
Nevada
Falfon
Creatin
Local items from Smith Valley reflect bazaar profits and community events
The M. J. Church bazaar raised about 250 dollars and school entertainment was praised. Residents and visitors, including Miss Barker from Reno, Mr. Robert Dickson, and the Arentz family, figure in social updates. Upcoming events include a Rebecca lodge sale in Wellington on December 12, the Smith Valley Womens Civic Club meeting December 1, and various travel notices.
Frank Colligan Dies at County Hospital
Frank Colligan, a four year inmate of the County Hospital, died there early Monday from tuberculosis. He formerly worked for Chas Kingsley. The funeral was held today at Yerington cemetery. he was 78 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Colligan
County Hospital
Colligan
Chas. Kingsley
Yerington Cemetery
Local Girls Are Prize Winners in Hazel Atlas Canning Contest
Lyon County girls excel in the Hazel Atlas jar competition with $16 in prizes. Phyllis Newcombe of Yerington led in multiple categories, Alma Scatena won top jars of beans and two jars overall, and Gertrude Latchelder claimed first in peaches and second in beans under Miss Barker's guidance.
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Hazel Glass Company
Wheeling
West Virginia
Lyon County
Miss Barker
Elko
Churchill
Phyllis Newcombe
Yerington
Alma Scatena
Creamery
Gertrude Latchelder
Perry
Registered Bulls for Range Herds
Twenty nine registered Shorthorn bulls bought by Ed Fulstone for the Walker River Rangers' Association arrived at Minden stockyards. A public drawing determined ownership among twenty nine members, ensuring fair distribution. The project, to improve beef stock in Antelope, Smith and Carson Valley, was proposed months ago and endorsed by district forester Paul G. Reddington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Foalstone
Warm Creek Land and Cattle Company
Eiko
Walker River Rangers’ Association
Minden
Maule
Uumber
Antelope
Smith
Carson Valley
Mono National Forest
Fulstone
Elko County
Walker River Rangers
James Powell
H. A. Pitts
Arthur Pitts
Bruch Chichester
Antelope Valley
Terry
Smith Valley
Fritz Schacht
August Schacht
Tilemeyer
Fred Seuilemeyer
Woman's Club Holds Special Meeting at Dukes Home
A special meeting of The Woman's club is scheduled for Saturday at the home of Mrs. Harry Dukes. December Wh. All members are urged to attend as important business matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Harry Dukes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cecil Rector
Miss Rector
Dorothy Dailey
Zoe
Constantine Rogers
L. B. Williams
Ray Williams
Ruel de Poli
Stella Fry
Mae Springer
Ed. Cushing
John Parker
Elva
Claude Rector
Rink Mall
Jack
O. I’. Barnes
Anent
Jim Bernard
Bernard
Jim Kelly
Nivcb
Fos
Churchill Road
Topaz
Fernley Farmers Select Officers
M. J. Church
Tony
Zoe Clark
Smith Valley Wooens’ Civic Club
Jack McCutcheon
W. Blackwell
Clarence Beaman
E. A. Bair
Clinton
Iowa
R. Moore
Amog Quilici
Sam Arentz
Burner
Leavitt
Beatrice Belli
Clara Dickson
Ed. Wedertz
Mina
Clark Long
Chester Smith and Sons
C. C
Topaz Lake Tunnel
Mary Fulstone
Placerville
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