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Yerington Times

Location

Yerington, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1922

Page

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Wason's Usual Bunch Of News And Social notes

Mr. T. T. Kelly has been ill. Miss Tietgen hosted a Friday evening Sunday school party with Inez Cook Isabel Moore Jane Carroll Rose Patterson Lenora Dickson Irene Kidd Leela Kidder. Woman's club postponed December 30 event to February 14. Mr and Mrs A H Chishohn and son Mason visitors. Funeral of Herman Schreck noted in Smith Valley. Jan Bott to spend Christmas vacation with parents. Mr and Mrs De Graw and Kidder visited Smith Valley.

T. T. Kelly Miss Tietgen Inez Cook Isabel Moore Jane Carroll Rose Patterson Lenora Dickson Irene Kidd Leela Kidder A. G. Sturgeon Woman's Club Chishohn and Son Smith Valley Messrs T. H. Lever J. S. Dickson E. L. Kidd Herman Shreck Jan Bott O. I Bett de Graw Kidder

Herman Shreck Buried at Smith Valley

The funeral for Herman Shreck was held at 1 p m last Sunday at Smith Valley with services at the family residence led by W J Williams of the Mason churches. Members of Hopelodge No 23 and Bridgeport VF and A M attended. Interment was in Smith Valley cemetery. Born May 15 1879 in Aurora Nevada he died December 1 in Goldfield at age 43 6 26. He was a miner and prospector who worked in Bridgeport Rawhide National and Round Mountain. He is survived by three brothers Frauke Henry A and Joe Shreck and a nephew Andy Sayre.

Herman Shreck Smith's Valley W. J. Williams Mason and Smith Valleys Hopelodge No. 23 Yerington Mesdames A. M. Nesmith J. C. McCartheon Mexico Smith Valley Henry A. Shreck Frauke Shreck Joe Shreck Andy Sayre

Buckman Promoted to Reno County Post

News from Yerington reports Thomas Buckman Lyon County Agent will transfer on January first to act in the same capacity for Washoe County in Reno. The move is a promotion reflecting his notable accomplishments. Buckman’s successor in Lyon County has not yet been named.

Yerington Thomas Buckman Lyon County Reno Washoe County Buckman Buckmans

Big Dance and Candy Raffle at Iqqof Hall Friday

The B A Lodge hosts a Friday evening event at Iqqof Hall offering a big dance and candy raffle with good music and a lively time promised.

Iqqof Hall

Farmers Organize to Market Potato Crop

Vlans at the Lyon County Court House drew 75 top potato growers last night as the Farm Bureau led a plan to market the valley’s unsold crop, estimated 400 to 690 cars. County Agent Buckman coordinated with W L Adams and Weyl Zuckerman Co. to inspect, grade, and promote the Nevada spud beyond local Oakland markets, with Schwartz proposing a 10 percent handling fee to support advertising and sales efforts.

W. L. Adams Schwartz Weyl Zuckerman Company Isic Coast San Frantisco Lyon County Am l Idaho Adams Mason Valley Oakland Nevada California

Christmas Cheer in Lyon County Festival Plans

Christmas activities spread across Mason and Smith Valleys include Sunday schools church events and community Christmas trees in Yerington Wellington and nearby towns. PTA in Yerington hosted a high quality show at L O O 8 Hall. Upcoming programs feature Wabuska Union Sunday school at Railroad schoolhouse and Wellington Mason school Christmas exercises. Yerington Methodist Sunday School and local churches prepare songs prayers recitations plays and a Christmas Eve community entertainment at the Rink Hall. Catholic church bazaar raised over one hundred dollars for orphanages benediction and thanks to volunteers.

Mason and Smith Valleys Yerington Wellington Parent-Teachers Association of TF Hall Wabuska Union Railroad School House Mason School Yelington Methodist Sunday School Wil Rink Hall Wabuska Sunday School Little Town of Bethlehem Royal David City Donald Perry Miriam Terry Methodist Church Gilbert Willams Mesdames. Friedhoff C. Kafoury D. Welge Christ Catholic Church

Community Christmas Tree planned for Christmas Eve in Yerngton

Arrangements are nearly complete for Yerngton’s Community Christmas Tree at the Rink Hall on December 24. A program includes an invocation, vocal solo, violin trio, glee club, and Christmas dances. 600 children’ s presents are being prepared and Santa will attend. Midnight mass follows at St Joseph’s Church. The Altar Society met to form a parish group with officers and committees and invites all parishioners to join Thursday meetings.

Rink Hall Yerngton Father Meaney Frances Friedhoff Guild Sam Kafoury Nick Kafoury Santa Claus St Josephs Catholic Church W. J. Meaney Altar Society Catholic Church Ethel Wish B.S. Cox I. H. Archer Lestie Welsh Treasure Dan McLeod J. A. Dacker PT. Manha C A. Milne Virginia Borge

Granada Theatre Presents Two Wise Women and The Good Provider

At Granada Theatre this Sunday and Monday Lois Webb's Two Wise Women and 2 red comedy The Good Provider star Vera Gordon and Dore Davidson in Cosmopolitan Production. Also Pathe News and Universal mystery The Black Bag on Wednesday with two reel comedy. Admission ranges 30 and 10 cents Sunday Monday. 50 and 25 cents for Pathe News. 40 and 10 cents Wednesday.

Saturna Lois Webs Vera Gordon Dore Davidson Pathe News

Yerington Girls Win At Tonopah

The Yerington High School girls basketball team traveled to Tonopah for the season opener and defeated Tonopah 32 to 19. Coach Avis Lothrop and Principal R J Hill praised each player for her strong effort in a gracious away game.

Yerington Tonopah Avis Lothrop R. J. Hill Beatrice Thrailkill Gertrude Coddington Mabel Martin Elenor Buchanan Fern Dillon Lucille Dickerson Elizabeth Littell Viola Ross Esther Ryan

Good Provider at Granada Theatre Next Sunday and Monday

A Cosmopolitan-Paramount version of The Good Provider directed by Frank Borzage will screen at the Granada Theatre for two days. Vera Gordon Dore Davidson star with Julius Binswanger and Marion Hallsta apgall in a family drama praised as a standout screen event of the year. The cast includes Vivienne Osborne, William Coll Jr, John Roche, Blanche Craig, Ora Jones, Edward Phillips, Muriel Martin, Margaret Severn, and others.

Wiic Aurst Granada Theatre Cosmopolitan- Paramount Picture Frank Korzage Veryone Miss Hurst Hurst and Borage Humoresqne Vera Gordon Dore Davidson Mr. Davidson Julius Binswanger Miss Gordon Mirion Hallsta Apgall Vivienne Osborne William (Buster) Coll Jr John Roche James Vievine Blanche Craig Ora Jones Edoward Phillips Muriel Martin Garet Severn

Five Hundred Club Hosts Card Party Evening

Mr and Mrs Donald Warren hosted a five hundred party at their home last Wednesday. Attendees included Elmer Hansen Frank Fowler George Wharton J Snyder Mrs ZL Rawson Mrs J Goldsworthy and Lloyd Lamberson. Prizes went to Mrs J C Snyder and Frank Fowler before refreshments were served. J G Young of Wabuska plans to move to Vallejo California to live with daughter Mrs Florence Atley. Frank Bevard returned from Carson where he served on a Federal trial jury but was excused by Judge Farrington.

Donald Warren Elmer Hansen Frank Fowler George Wharton J. ©. Snyder ZL Rawson J. Goldsworthy Lloyd Lamberson J. C. Snyder J. G. Young Wabuska Valley Vallejo California Florence Atley Carson Tie Farrington

Consolidation Aims to Unify Major Yerington Copper Mines

Reports indicate a six or seven property consolidation in the Yerington district including Mason Valley Mines Thompson and Empire Gelder Bluestone McDonnell Malachite and Western Nevada. Key figures in the deal are investors with Empire holdings and Copper Canyon interests. A reopened Thompson smelter and expanded milling facilities are planned with leaching and oil flotation for processing and possible ore shipments from Walker district. If completed, the move would bind most east side properties under one company, boosting Yerington to a leading state mining center.

Yerington Richard M. Atwater Lendenburg- Thalmann & Co New York the Gazette Atwater Mason Valley Mines Company Thompson Smelter Empire Gelder Bluestone de Lamars McDonnell Malachite Nevada Nevada Douglas Copper Canyon Battle Mount Thompson Walker Plumas County Mason Valley Range

Parent Teachers Stage Successful Meeting Program

At the J. O. O. F. hall last night the Parent Teachers served refreshments for 200 children and over 200 adults attended. Mrs. Archer presided. committee included Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Bertrand. The program featured Goldy Locks and the Three Bears, dances, songs, dramatizations, recitations, and a one act comedy by the Freshman class.

J. O. O. F. Hall Focal Association Archer The Assation Martin Bertrand Goldy Locks Three Bears Lena Pet Frolics Toyland Dorothea Winters Santa Claus Rachael Masterson Stelen Phipps Willie and Annies Chretmas Lena Brooks Finnegans Flat High School Girls Glee Club

California to Be Outlet for Nevada Livestock

California markets attract Nevada herds as Keystock expansion unfolds. J M Fulton notes California agricultural growth backs livestock demand while Nevada producers benefit from shorter freight and stronger eastward movement toward California markets. The Reno Journal cites rising regional synergy and sustained eastern sourced stock for California consumption.

California Nevada

Lumber price hike prompts new grayage schedule

Citizens Lumber Coal & Supply Co announces a January 1 price change linked to higher wholesale lumber costs from $3.00 to $5.00 per M. The notice references the ad’s grayage schedule and mentions Martha Washington Cantlie and a sale at 1. Le.

Colon Citizens Lumber Coal & Supply Co Martha Washington

Weather report summary for week of heavy snow and cold

The weekly weather report notes cloudy and stormy conditions with extremely low temperatures, especially Friday and Saturday. Reno recorded 1.40 inches of precipitation, Winnemucca 0.73, and snow depths reached 60 feet on ridges and 33 inches at Tahoe by the 8th. Severe winds and sleet caused power line outages, with stock losses and feeding pressures rising as sheep and cattle were moved to shelters and desert ranges. There is poor winter grain stands in the south due to late germination, per F H Alps at Keno.

Winnemucca Reno Schurz Modena Sierra Nevada Anid Suowmit Tahoe Winniemaces Soutern Desert U.S. Department of Agriculture Keno

Great Reductions Spur Seed Potato Freight Cuts

P H Cook traffic manager of the Nevada Copper Belt Railroad facilitated a rate cut by the Southern Pacific Company on seed potatoes from Idaho and Oregon to Wahuska. The 81 cent rate to Wahuska and the 63 1 2 cent rate to California points now apply to Wahuska. Cook's freight rate work benefits farmers, earning community appreciation. Mrs Jennie A Wilmering travels to Amarillo Texas for holidays to visit relatives. Christmas shoppers plan to delight friends with Martha Washington Chocolates from the Lo &amp. &

P. H. Cook Nevada Copper Belt Railroad Southern Pacific Company Idaho Oregon Wahuska California Wabuska Cook

For Rent or Sale Hester Wise ranch 156 acres Mason Valley

Guardian Geo F Wills presents the Hester Wise ranch in Mason Valley comprising 156 acres for rent or sale. Property includes stock and farming machinery on site. Suitable for farming or ranching operations.

South Mason Valley Hester Wise Geo.f Wills

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Wason SMITH Tom Buckman Granada Martha Frank Bevard Jennie A. Wilmering Amarillo Texas
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