Community House Plan Backed by Yerington Clubs
At a meeting of the Yerington Commercial Club in the courthouse last Friday, the club endorsed efforts to build a Community House. The plan calls for a bill in the legislature authorizing Lyon County to issue bonds to cover about 50 000 dollars. A committee was named to work with other civic groups, petitions will be circulated, and lawmakers approached for action. George Friedhuff and George Nugent reported on Reno trip as club representatives before the Interstate Commerce Commission examiner Healey on Nevada railroad rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington Commercial Club
Court House
Lyon County
M McKay
R. J. Hill
Yerington Schools
Friedhuff
Joe Wilson
F. O. Sticney
George Vriedhoff
George Nugent
Reno
Commercial Club
Bad Indian Killed After Hours of Firefight
An Indian known as Indian Jac was killed after a three hour battle with officers and citizens in a cabin. Officials and locals fired on the cabin driving the Indians out. dynamite and bullets finally ended the exchange with the Indian dead and a deputy sheriff gravely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jac
Independent
Joe
Frank Stick
India
Frant
Barber
Garber
George Colint
Wabb
Harris
Ted Horned
Jack Groolil
Socom
Fndit
Bucky
Karl Green
Hidian
Neiher
Posse
Ble
Dempsey Stops Brennan In 12th Round In New York
Jack Dempsey defeats Bil Brennan of Chicago in New York last night, delivering a knockout in the 12th round after Brennan held the better pace for three rounds. Dempsey earned about $100,000 while Brennan's purse was around $35,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Brennan
Chicago
Jack Dempsey
New York
Brennan
Dempsey
Tren
Rawhide Revival Boosts Western Nevada Mining
J. W. Conella and Fred Gratt, prominent western Nevada miners, visited Fallon en route to Reno from Rawhide holdings. They carried rich ore samples that dazzled observers and asserted broader development work in the Hide district than in years past, signaling a strong revival for the camp.
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Rawhide
J. W. Conella
Fred Gratt
Nevada
Fallon
Reno
Rawhei
Entertain at Penrose Home Highlights Social Evening
Mrs Grace Penrose and Mrs Flora Reymers hosted a large Friday gathering at the Penrose residence. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing, with a notable old-fashioned quadrille and festive refreshments. Present were Mr and Mrs Wendall Churchyard, Jack Wright, Thomas Ver, Dickson, Andy Sturgeon, Matt Petrase, Roy M. Gowan, J. O. Wariser, Walter Bell, Ann Gordon, Dunbeth Baker, Charlotte Penn, and Clarence Walters among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Penrose
Flora" Reymers
Penrose
Wendall Churchyard
Jack Wright
Thomas Ver
Dickson
Andy Sturgeon
Matt Petrase
Roy M Gowan
J. O. Warlser
Walter Bell
Ann Gordon
Yerington Nips Gardnerville in Close Basketball Bout
Yerington High School boys edged Gardnerville 20 to 17 at the Rink Hall on a recent Saturday night amid a slow start and a late push. Visiting girls were short-staffed due to trouble, with Yerington substitutes from the local talent.
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Yerington High School
Gardnerville
Werington
Swanson
Vis Lothrop
Lottie Ross
Gardierville
Hull
Yerington
Will Perry
McCulla
Verry
J Perry
McDonald
Vieth Ross
Fern Dillon
Heatrice ‘Thrailill
Esther Ryar
Elizabeth Tattell
Maud Sonte
Phayers
Yerington eyed for emergency airfield status
A letter from George Nugent requests official recognition of Yerington as an emergency landing field on the aviation route Reno to San Francisco. The response notes existing graded facilities and a private hangar, with plans to inspect location, ground conditions, landmarks, and radio communications readiness for pilot use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington
George Nugent
Commercial Chil
Air Nat
Reno
Yerngton
Aedge
Christmas Tree Program and Church Services
The Christmas program by the M. Sunday school includes multiple songs and dramatic readings such as We Love to Tell the Story and Joy for His Coming with groups Buds of Promise Bright Towels and Bluebirds. A public Christmas tree event for children and adults in Yerington precedes Christmas services at the Methodist Church with scripture lessons and carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sunday School
Buds of Promise
Bright Towels
Bright Jewels
Dy Mt Jewels
Bluebirds
Elwyn Lakin
Bethlehen
Ranklin West
Christmas Bay
Lena Braaks
Choristia Claus Boys
Father Christy School
Eve
Yerington
Methodist Church
More Men Laid Off In Southern Pacific Reduction
Post says a new wave of job cuts across the Salt Lake division of the Southern Pacific, Sparks, and nearby points will reduce the payroll by about 15000 per month. About 120 positions to be cut, matching last week’s reductions at Ogden, Montells, Cortin and Spartes. Several telegraph offices closed and two stations, MAM City and Benton, were abolished. One train on the Keeler branch was omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Sparks
Salt Lake
Pilon
Odgen, Montells
Cortin
Spartes
Mam City
Benton
Keeler
Not a Joy Ride Near Schara Aging to the Omission
Sheriff Pred Valery and OC B Binoy Tat drove over Leone on Monday. They were home to abet six hours near Schara aging to the omission of the transmission of ies Witton causinie. After a visit of meeting repose, the travelers continued to Retin yesterday.
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Pred
Valery Atu
Binoy Tat
Leone
Binttorne
Schara
Ies Witton
Death of Mrs M J Beggs in Yerington
Mrs Matilda J Beggs dies at her daughter’s home in Yerington after a long Pennsylvanian life. Aged 83, she leaves a California resident son. Funeral remains were taken by Mrs Javrendeat to San Jose for burial.
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Matilda J. Beggs
P. E. Laurendeau
Yerington
Pennsylvania
Laurendeau
California
Javrendeat
San Jose
Snow Powered Virginia City Water System Coverage
Snow from storms fills Marlette Lake supplying Virginia City and state grounds. The Marlette source feeds the Virginia Gold Hill Water Co system, with 1200 pound pressure lines at Lakeview. James Leonard maintains the aging network across 20 miles amid boom-era finances while hatcheries expand, ensuring water for mills, mines, and towns despite harsh times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlette Lake
Virginia City
Orphan's Home
Dilly Harris
Marlette
Virginia Gold Till Water Company
Carson City
Virginia
Gold Mill
Nevada
Lakeview
James Leonard
Alames
View Fish Hatchery
Twiks
Finily
View
Virginia Nest
Virginia City Ice Department
County Agent Resigns in Lyon County
Joseph Wilson, Lyon County Agent under the Farm Bureau, has submitted his resignation after three years in the role. The position ends January 1, with directors likely to recommend a successor before that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wilson
Lyon County
Farm Bureau of Firm Bureau
Wilson
Farm Bureau
Deputy Supt Smith in Trouble Over Matrimony
Deputy Superintendent Chauncey W. Smith faces official trouble as several teachers under his jurisdiction marry and plan to resign at the Christmas vacation. Five teachers are expected to quit, two to join husbands and others for reasons not prudent to detail, prompting calls for replacements.
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Chauncey W. Smith
Cupid
Smith
Lon Eagle
Social Activities in Mason Last Week
The Ladies held a sale of work Friday to strong attendance and good receipts. Mrs Shelly preached a fine sermon at church last Sunday. Miss F N K Dardis visited Miss Dorothy Dailey, while Pat Conway toured to see his daughter. Ved Byington of Reno was a business visitor Friday and a grand jury duty was called. The Woman's Club plans a Balloon Dance for New Year Eve with Mrs Arentz leading the Hall. Congressman Pennslyvania and C J Dickson of Pittsburg visited over Christmas in Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookwig
Shelly
F. NK. Dardis
Dorothy Dailey
Pat Conway
Sturgeon
Wellwisher Notes From Wellington and District
Wellington notes report social events in the region including a Harding dinner hosted for Mrs George Fulstone where a wager about Cox’s presidency was playfully described as a diet linner. A Bataup fair by Smite V Friday Ev Mey raised funds for Reading Holt ME Wisconsin, with booths and school program earning praise. Bert Werner secured foundation oil for a new residence. O Wederne visited Mina on business and Mrs Frank Simpson of Rene visited valley friends. Mrs Wy Blackwell returned home after a health absence.
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Wellington
Bridgepor Chronicle
George Fulstone
Harding
Fulstone
Cox
Pubstone
Smite
Reading Holt ME
Iui
Bert Werner
Siso
Wederne
Mina
Frank Simpson
Rene
Wy Blackwell
PARENT TEACHERS MEET AT GRANey SCHOOL
A Parent Teachers Association meeting occurred last Tuesday at Graney School. Kindergarten program featured titles like The Kindersieten, The Owl, Indian Lullaby, and The Rooster presented by students under Miss Ethel Welsh. She demonstrated advanced number work in her class.
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America
Kindersieten
Mr. Frog
Hilly Cuild
Dwayne Mex
Jack Frost
Rith Davis
Leaf
Frances Haire
the Owl
Blaine Oakey
Irene Lan
Sen. Nall
Gilda Tassan
Marjorie Snyder
Johnny Margarott
the Rooster
Frances Panelli
Alford West
Pauline Springer
R Ray Cairns
Pig
Helen Fraser
Ethel Welsh
Thord
Yerington Air Flights Draw Crowds on Sunday
Public flights in Yerington drew locals to the aviation field east of the Times Office as Senator Denrose’s aeroplane, refitted with a new propeller, was publicly flown by Lt. Walter Hawkins and Norman Hawkins. Passengers reported the loops and stunts as thrill rides, with Vera Snyder flying high and commenting on the cold nose as crowds cheered. Vic Monrose and Lt Hawkins plan more Sundays of plane rides to attract visitors to Yerington.
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Yerington
Senator Denrose
Penrose
Hawkins
Norman
Thomson
Turin
Vera Snyder
James Nugent
Sor
Tle
Tyer
Vic Monrose
Lieutenant Law Kits
Gypsum and Kaolin Demand Fueled by Las Vegas Deal
The state sees rising demand for gypsum and kaolin with a Las Vegas deal placing Pete Boullin in possession of a gypsum deposit near St. Thomas and his associates taking over a large kaolin deposit near Overton. Kaolin, used in pottery and terra cotta, boosts regional material supplies as coast searches continue.
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Las Vegas
Pete Boullin
Overton
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Supt. Smith
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