Father and Daughter Die in Fire at Broken Hills Hotel
Miss Lorraine Ross, 16, perished in a Sunday midnight blaze that gutted the Broken Hills boarding house. Her father Ed J. Ross suffered fatal burns while attempting a rescue. Mrs. Ross survived. Sheriff and officials dispatched from Hawthorne found the building a total loss. The family long resided in Mason Valley. Funeral plans announced for Yerington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Ross
Ed. J. Ross
Broken Hills
Lorraine
Fred Bertrand
Jim Parker
Keema
Ross
Yerington
San Francisco
Mason Valley
Illinois
E. J Ross
Charles Ross
David Paquint
Henry Keema
James Parker
Hawthorne
Yerington Times
Sheriff Balzar
E. J. Ross
Miss Loraine
Fallon
Legion Men Attend Carson Meeting
Representatives of American Legion posts from Reno Carson Yerington Fallon and Gardnerville met in Carson City to finalize plans for the upcoming convention and Lake Tahoe outing. The athletic committee proposed baseball boxing and track events, the most ambitious Nevada has seen. A cabaret supper followed the business session. Attending from Yerington were Will Johns Jim Bernard George Wharton Willis Smith Dick Hilligus and J A McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Reno
Carson
Yerington
Fallon
Gardnerville
Carson City
Lake Tahoe
Nevada
Will Johns
Jim Bernard
George Wharton
Willis Smith
Dick Hilligus
J. A. McCarthy
Legion Dances Planned at Yerington Rink Hall
The American Legion officials in Yerington announce use of Rink hall for four consecutive Saturdays for jitney dances with top music and orderly crowds. State Labor Commissioner Frank Togram visited town Sunday and met with many old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
Yerington
Frank Togram
Two Young Couples United in Marriage at Methodise Parsonage
Two couples, Earl Mayes with Gertrude Butner and Terrance McGowan with Willotse Butner, were united in marriage by Dr. Dixot at the Methodise parsonage. The brides, sisters from Antelope Valley, reside in Mason Valley and will honeymoon in Reno and Lake Tahoe. The grooms are noted ranchmen and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixot
Earl Mayes
Gertrude Butner
Terrance
Ted) McGowan
Willotse Butner
W. R. Butner
Antelope Valley Land & Cattle Co
McGowan
Yerington
Yarl Mayes
American Express Company
Reno
Lake Tahoe
Congressmen Arentz Says Work Must Be Done
Telegram from Congressman Arentz, Washington June 22 1921 states Congress will not consider further exemption of assessment work and that no action will be taken this session. The note mentions assessment work for nineteen twenty and is published by the Yerington Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arentz
Washington
Yerington Times
Yerington
Nevada
Congress
House
Eagles Attend Funeral and Camping Trip Notices
Members of the Yerington Acrie of Eagles will attend the funeral of E. J. Ross and his daughter Lorraine tomorrow at 11. By order of President Dr. G. E. Leavitt. Granville and Joseph Leavitt, Fred Burner and Gordon, and Clarence Wilcox left last Friday for a camping trip in Mono County, California, expected to last about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Yerington Acrie of
E. J. Ross
Lorraine
G. E. Leavitt
Granville
Joseph
Fred Burner
Gordon
Clarence Wilcox
Mono County
California
Yerington Victorious Over Fernley 16 12 In Loose Contest
Yerington defeated Fernley 16 to 12 in a freewheeling ball game marked by numerous errors on both sides. Wilson produced the longest hit, but he stopped at third on a ball that should have been a homer. Several injuries occurred, yet umpires officiated fairly as Fernley fans voiced strong support. A rematch is planned for July Fourth with both clubs confident of winning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerington
Fernley Sit
Fernley
Yeringtonités
Yerlngton
Wilson
Bonney
Pera Fernley
John Perry
Dan McLeod
Lal
Welsh
Gray Reid Co. Said Near Opening Here in Yerington
Representatives of the Grey Reid Co of Reno are in Yerington and rumor says they will open a store here. The firm is praised as progressive and their arrival may keep valley business local and push Yerington toward prominence in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey+Reid Co
Reno
Yerington
Gray, Reid Co
Nevada
Graduating Exercises at Huntington Grammar School
The graduating exercises were held in Rink hall last Thursday afternoon. State Superintendent Hunting and Mr. Priest of Carson attended. Mrs. Dr. Masterson presented diplomas to Ed. Dyer Jos. Leavitt Bud Burns Eugene Hyatt Grace Burns Girard Spencer and Gilbert Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
onuir+ington grammar school
Rink Hall
Hunting
Priest of
Carson
Dr. Masterson
Ed. Dyer
Jos. Leavitt
Bud Burns
Eugene Hyatt
Grace Burns
Girard Spencer
Gilbert Mathews
Odd Fellows Travel to Reno for Grand Lodge Meeting
Judge Hart and companions Clark Guild and P E Larrendeau headed to Reno Monday to attend the Odd Fellow grand lodge gathering. Additional travelers included Mr and Mrs Perry Mr and Mrs Frank Hanson Mrs McCullough and Wm Laughlin for the Odd Fellow and Rebekah events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Hart
Town
Reno
Clark Guild
P. E. Laurendeau
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Perry
Frank
Hanson
McCullough
Father Cunha Returns from Sacramento Visit
Father Cunha has returned from a short visit to Sacramento. He met with community leaders and discussed local parish matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Cunha
Sacramento
Verington Women at Salt Lake Biennial Council Meeting
Nevada delegates and Yerington residents play key roles at the General Federation of Women's Clubs Biennial in Salt Lake City. Mrs. J J Wilson, Mrs O Stickney, and Mrs Geo F West from Yerington attended, with Nevada chairing art and music exhibits and praising civic ideals. The event featured the Salt Lake Oratorio Society recital and discussions on efficient citizenship and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Ogden Canyon
Ogden Chamber of Commerce
Ogden Club
Nevada
Yerington
J. J. Wilson
O. Stickney
Geo. F .West
Mabel Plummer
John Freeman
Reno
Arts and Crafts Club
Mrs. West
West
Church
General Federation
Thomas G. Winter
Max Obendorfer
Washington Public Schools
University of Nevada
Salt Lake Oratorio Society
Chicago Grand Opera Co
Club Women of
Salt Lake
Yeringtonites
Soviet Russia
Lenine
America
Mrrs
Mary C. C. Bradford
United States
Congrespi
Alaska
Bureau of Educatiohat
Bradford
Spirit of America
Louis
Bonnin
Washington, D. C
Women of
Mason Social and Newsy Items Highlight Local Visits
VJ Conway of Reno visited with his daughter Mrs A Sturgeon and family and drove to Grass Valley for Juanita Talboe's graduation on the 22nd then planned a Lake Tahoe stop. Wm Scossa hospitalized for acute appendicitis. Edna Schacht left for Reno for Pet school. Masonry ceremonies at Fernley attended by T H Lever A G Sturgeon P H Cook I S Dickson. Community picnic on new camping ground drew town folks and visitors with a lively children’s sports program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VJ. Conway
Reno
A. Sturgeon
A. Talboe
Irene Kidd Jett
Grass Valley
California
Juanita Talboe
Lake Tahoe
Wm. Scossa
Maxon Hospital
Edna Schacht
T. H. Lever
A. G. Sturgeon
P. H. Cook
I. S. Dickson
Fernley
Eagles Observe Memorial Day at Leavitt Hall
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held a combined Mothers Day and memorial service at Leavitt hall in Yerington last Sunday afternoon. Justice Ducker of the Nevada Supreme Court was the principal speaker, assisted by D W McKenzie and Wm Kennett, with many visitors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Leavitt Hall
Yerington
Justice Ducker
Nevada Supreme Court
D. W. McKenzie
Wm. Kennett
Social League to Serve Fourth of July Dinner and Cream Sale
The Women's Social League will serve cafeteria dinner in the Lam building on July Fourth with cream for sale all day. The building remains open as a public rest room and proceeds support the Minister's salary. Mrs D J Thies and son sail for Germany after a pleasant outing. Mrs George Keema leaves for Fallon due to the death of her tires, Miss Eoraine Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social League
Women’s Social League
Lam
George Keema
Fallon
Tires
Eoraine Ross
Pigeon with metal tag found at Chase Day ranch in Smith Valley
Sunday a carrier pigeon rested at the Chase Day ranch and was captured. The leg tag reads Aj-e-J-438 with a red robber band and initials P and J. The bird remained near the house after release Monday. The rest of the item reports community notes from Smith Valley including church events, farm talks, and local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Day
M. E. Church
John F. Willson
Nevada
Lois
van Dyke
Harold
Epworth League Institute
Canty Bell
Lake Tahoe
Farm Bureau
Smith Valley Dairymen’s Association
Bridges
Weinhold
Minden Bank
Dairymen’s Association
Buckman
J. D. Yeager
Minden
W. Nickel
San Jose
Cal
W. N. Nickel
California
George McAllister
Coloville
James McKay
W. L. Blackwell
H. Jessen
C. Jessen
Monolake
Satuday
Beatrice Carter
Reno
Mingie Hovey
McCutcheon
Ed, Wedertz
Guy Rodgers
Grand Lodge
Victory Rebecca Lodge
Krammes
Lucillé
Blackwell
Ruth Carter
Chas, Carter
Arthur Pitt
Antelope Valley
M. A.dickinson
Teddie Layman
Stanford Beaman
Wm. Cargill
Mindeo
Dinner Party at the McLeod Ranch Honors Mrs Claud Duncan
Mrs Charles McLeod and Mrs Lillian Churchyard hosted a Sunday dinner at the McLeod residence honoring Mrs Claud Duncan. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B H Reymers, Mrs Claude Danncan and children, Mr and Mrs Churchyard and family, Mr George Webster, Mrs Bartholomew and nephew, and Mr and Mrs Charles McLeod and family. Mrs Duncan is the daughter of Mr Reymers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McLeod
Lillian Churchyard
McLeod
Claud Duncan
B. H. Reymers
Claude Danncan
Churchyard
George Webster
Bartholomew
Duncan
Reymers
Dinner party honors Elizabeth Wilson and Elwyn Lambin
A dinner party was given on June 19 at the Home restaurant in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson and Miss Elwyn Lambin. Guests included Mr and Mrs G W Wilson, Mr and Mrs J T Wilson, Mrs Clarence Chapin and a daughter, Mrs Chris McGowan, Mrs Louisa McGowan, Donald Wilson, Mr and Mrs Harry C Dukes, plus guests Mrs Mason and Mrs Hawkins with Miss Fowler. They planned to stay through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wilson
Elwyn Lambin
Home Restraurant
G. W. Wilson
J. T. Wilson
Clarence Chapin
Chris McGowan
Louisa McGowan
Donald Wilson
Harry C. Dukes
Miss Lamkin
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Legion
Congressman Arentz
Sieer
Pa UK
Gray-Reid CO
Verington
Mason
D. J. Thies and Son
Germany
Smith Valley
Mcleod Ranch
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