Smith Valley Farm Bureau meeting draws crowd and plans
The Wellington Farm Bureau gathering on the 29th drew about seventy five attendees. George Malone spoke on water outlook while County Agent Buckman outlined county work and urged enthusiasm to boost the locals. Several committees formed and refreshments and dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wellington
George Malone
Buckman
Smith Valley Woman's Civic Club
Smith School
M.K. Toohey
Reno
Frank Simpson
Byron Moorish
H. G. Anderson
H. Jessen Ranch
Slyvester
Topazral
Nevada Copper Belt Railroad
Hudson
W. E. Reading
G Reading
San Francisco
Becker
Sparks
Frank Mann
W. Brandon
Bridgeport
Leland Day
L. Day Ranch
WY. Connell
Chas. Hinds
C. E. Wedertz
Desert Creek
Lenora Jessen
Gardnerville
Clarence Beaman
E. F. Beaman
Mothers Day Program At Methodist Church Service
The Methodist Church ladies present a special Mothers Day program during the 11 o clock service next Sunday. The American Legion and the Woman's Auxiliary plan to attend together. The program features a child solo prelude Why We Love Mother recitations A Mother's Day axiom Sween memories of Mother and Mother is Never Too Weary by Leta Boroks and five girls, a duet, choir anthem Bring Blossoms offertory a sermon The Mother of Jesus My Mother's Songs by the choir and a benediction. Mr and Mrs George Whorton hosted Mr Whorton's father mother and brother over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Methodist Church
American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Mother Vaillencour
Leta Boroks
Mother of Jesus
Avis
Marketing Nevada hay crop in county meeting
The Lyon county Farm Bureau plans a marketing association to help farmers sell hay and potatoes. A meeting at 8 P M Thursday features Hon. Chas A Norcross discussing Marketing the Western Nevada Hay Crop in the Court Room at the Court House. The Marketing Committee will meet at 2 P M Thursday in the Farm Bureau office to discuss tentative plans.
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Nevada
Lyon County Farm Bureau
Chas
Norcross
Yerington
Farm Bureau Marketing Committee
Andy West
Henry Guild
C. V. Hyatt
Chas. Day
Walter Newell
W. H. Austin
W. A. Hardy
Farm Bureau
Norcross Wll
Popular Saleslady Leaves for Reno
Mrs. Belle Wagoner left Fabri & Company after two years to join Palace Dry Goods in Reno. In her second day there she was promoted to head the ready to wear and cloak and suit department, reflecting the Reno store’s appreciation of her efficiency as an all around saleswoman in feminine wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Wagoner
Fabri & Company
Reno
Palace Dry Goods Company
Wagoner
Toe Jammed Con Monahan Hurt Loading Olive Oil Ton
Con Monahan, Yerington mail driver, suffered a painful mishap Monday when a 100 pound toe of olive oil dropped on his foot. The great toe is badly swollen but no bones are broken, forcing him to wear a mail sack as a shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con Monahan
Yerington
Con
PTA Officers Elected After Grammar School Meeting
The monthly Parent Teachers Association meeting at the Grammar school heard resignation from Mrs Rita Wharton. Miss Welsh was appointed interim. Officers chosen include President Mrs N H Van Alstine Vice President Mrs Ray Catterson and Secretary Treasurer Miss Ella Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Grammar School
Rita Wharton
Miss Welsh
N. H. van Alstine
Ray Catterson
Ella Swanson
Farm Bureau to Meet
Lyon County Farm Bureau Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting in the Farm Bureau Office Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
American Victory Medal Call to Veterans in Yerington
Notice urges fully inducted Army veterans who have not received the Victory Medal to contact Archdeacon Cowan in Yerington. Also reports the ill condition of James Barrett’s young son, described as seriously ill with a dangerous complication, but slightly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Archdeacon Cowan
Yerington
James Barrett
Meeting Maps Future Dairying in Smith Valley
The Farm Bureau in Wellington held a Friday night meeting to set regular meeting dates and plan a yearlong community program. Committees were formed to boost dairying, address animal disease control, drainage near Simpson, and labor wage scales, with a goal to form a Smith Valley Dairymen’s Association and invite wider participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Wellington
M. K. Toohey
Wellington Center
Walter Newell
Stanford Beaman
Mr. Kimmel
Smith Valley
Frank Mann
Simpson
W. L
Blackwell
Clarence Beaman
Connel
Yeager
Charles Day
Fred Fulstone
Leo Wilkerson
George Malone
Water Supervsor
Thomas Buckman
Smith Valley Dairymens’ Association
Smith Valley Dairymen
Pentecost Celebration in Yerington May 14 15
The Portuguese of Yerington host a Pentecost festival at Rink Hall on May 14 with a big dance and free drinks and supper. May 15 features a high mass and sermon at St. Josephs Catholic Church with choir directed by Miss Gordon, followed by a parade and a free dinner at the hall.
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Yerington
Rink Hall
Joseph Cunha
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Miss Gordon
Weekly Talk About Mason Folk Highlights Local News
Mrs A Barlow received a telegram announcing the death of her mother Mrs Buckingham of Oakland California after illness. Crawford of Yerington visits Mr and Mrs J T Moore and Mrs A G Sturgeon return from Reno. Mrs Frank Kooks of Yerington recovering well after Mason Hospital operation. Local fishermen out Sunday marking fishing season. EK Lb Scott arrives from Goldfield to visit family. P J H Cook spends days in Reno on railroad business. William Seossia with J J Boeckman return from Carson Valley and Reno where cattle buying occurred. Former returns home in a Willys Knight. J T Moore back Saturday after weeks in California.
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A. Barlow
Bucking
Oakland California
Crawford
Yerington
J. T. Moore
A. G. Sturgeon
Reno
Frank Kooks
Mason Hospital
Scott
Goldfield
P. JH. Cook
William Seossia
J. J. Boeckman
Carson Valley
Willys Knight
California
Mrs Van Alstine Hosts Bridge Party Guests
Mrs N H Van Alstine entertained a bridge party last Saturday at her home. Mrs William Edwards of Mason won the main prize while Mrs Dukes, substituting for Mrs George Wharton, took the consolation. Refreshments followed and guests lingered for more play with Mrs Nesbit arriving later.
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N. H. Vanlstine
William Edwards
Mason
Dukes
George Wharton
Nesbit
van Alstine
R. J. Nesbit
Thompson
Ella
Esther Swanson
Mesdames Soune, Dukes and Gelder
Yerin
High Class Holsteins for Lyon County sale wins new stock
Stock and son, Holstein breeders of Fernley, attended the Yonon sale at Los Altos California and added two pure bred heifers. Mr Stock also purchased another Holstein bull for the Fernley Holstein Bull association. The association now owns two registered animals and the new bull was sited by Sir Perterie Ormbsy Mercede 43rd. Dam Aggie Wayne Pe has a record of 1250.35 pounds of butter in 365 days and 27762 pounds of milk as a six year old. The calf s dam has a record of 12.8 pounds of butter and 552.7 pounds of milk in a seven day test.
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CW. Stock
Domestic Science Exhibit At High School Draws Guests
An exhibit was held Friday in the Domestic Science rooms at the High School. Sewing by students under Mrs. Riker’s direction was displayed alongside sandwiches cakes and tea. Mrs. Harry Dukes and Miss vis Lothrop assisted by students presided over the tea table while Mrs. Riker and students entertained guests.
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Riker
Harry Dukes
Vis Lothrop
West Side Canal Company Incorporation Proceedings
At a Monday night meeting the West Side Canal Company presented articles of incorporation. Four original incorporators witnessed, three signed, and filing with the Secretary of State was planned for a few days. A new irrigation enterprise is planned.
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West Side Canal Company
Mrs John Ross Hosts Social League Gathering
Mrs John Ross entertained the Social League at her home this afternoon. Members attended the informal event, sharing refreshments and conversation in a cordial social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
Social League
Topaz Lake sees brisk industrial push and local scuffle
At Topaz Lake the scene shifts from a boot blocking stand dispute to rapid construction work. John R. Sykes and Ike Williams clash over leases as Chief Kelly acts as referee. Meanwhile 52 workers advance a tunnel shaft toward water diversion for Walker River with several crews, tents, and shifting logistics noted.
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Main Street
Eagle
Kelly
Phipps
John R. Sykes
Ike Williams
Williams
Sykes
Mr. Sykes
Judge Phipps
Dance Friday Night at YVer ington Free Camp Ground
Friday night launches the first big community get together in years with a free auto camp ground party. Dress the part for prizes for best and most creative outfits and enjoy dancing, whist, five hundred, and a quiet sale corner for Black Bess gear. Join the town’s effort and have a good time with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yverington
Salo
Black Bess
Enviable Record of Beet Sugar Industry Stabilizes Prices
The beet sugar industry has weathered a readjustment period and emerged successfully. Sugar companies deserve credit for honoring contracts for record beet prices even as sugar fell to pre war levels overnight. Their stability and management protected thousands of farmers from ruin and won broad farmer support for guaranteed crop prices backed by solid industry backing.
Prospectors Start Work On Coal Property In Nevada
Mr B Smith and Mr R Lancaster with Western Coal and Oil Company and Mrs Lancaster register at Brooks Hotel. They display coal samples and discuss oil prospects inviting Bakersfield interest. James Toman of San Francisco backs the project and plans to base operations at Riverside Hotel Reno with exhibits for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Smith
R. Lancaster
Western Coal & Oil Company
Smith
Lancaster
James Toman
San Francisco
Riverside Hotel
Reno
Nevada
Los Angeles
Mothers' Day Service At Methodist Church
A carnation will be given to every attendee at the Mothers' Day service next Sunday morning. The Sunday school will participate in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
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Mr. Whorton
Parent- Teachers Meeting
Mrs van Alstine
Lyon County
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Walker River
Topaz
Redmond
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F. $. Lamberson
Donald Warren
Warren and Beaman
Smith Valey
Joshua Taker
Axa Royer
John Perri
M. A. Neilson
Dennis Lynch
Lawrence Shipley
J. Laughlin
Brank Duran
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