Nevada State Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 12

PAGE TWELVE NEVADA STATE JOURNAL, RENO. NEVADA FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1940 NEVADA LEGION OPENSjmEY Scrugham Addresses War Veterans Appeals to Legionnaires to give their full service to the country In the time of its present need formed the keynotes of the Nevada American i convention, sounded in Elko yesterday in speeches by Col. James G. Scrugham and Lieutenant Governor Maurice Sullivan. As the state department conclave got under way in Elko, Col.

Scrugham, Nevada's representative in Congress and former state Legion commander, arrived by airplane from Washington. He addressed the joint session of the Legion and Auxiliary, and also the regular Legion convention in the afternoon. Scrugham warned that the dangers the U. S. faces in the economic facing competition from cheap conscript labor In Europe.

"It seems almost inevitable that South America will turn towards Europe for barter markets In case of an axis victory," sa' the con gressman. He spoke on various phases of the selective service act. Col. Scrugham, chairman of the of the house naval appropriation committee, conferred last night with the resolutions committee relative to a convention resolution on the national defense and service. Approximately 350 Legion delegates and visitors took part In the colorful convention opening ceremonies this morning.

A massive "key to the city of Elko" was pre sented by Jerry Warren, Elko scout, to Willard Smith, state Legion commander. There appears to be no opposition to the candidacy of Thomas J. Salter of Winnemucca for department commander or O. Rhodes of Boulder City for department vice commander. There are two candidates for na tional executive committeeman, I A.

Lougaris of Reno and Archie Pozzi of Carson City. The conclave is presided over by State Commander Willard Smith of Caliente. "A patriotic citizenry, love family and fireside" are the bul warks upon which we must as 8 nation rest our destiny, declared Lieutenant-Governor Maurice Sullivan In his address. "The best American citizen to day is a thinker, not a the state official declared. "He i ready for an emergency.

He lives in a world of service. He takes the trouble to vote, to read of national and world affairs, to ponder on how our country may protect its liberties." "It is the imperative duty of every citizen to study our government," he declared, "that the traditions of Washington and Jefferson may still be carried on in these troubled times. When a citizen neglects his civic responsibilities, he abdicates his throne. We must guard against self-love, avarice and cowardice. How long would this republic last if these attitudes prevailed?" "The American Legion and Auxiliary are now called upon to justify their birthright," declared Col.

Thomas Miller in responding to the welcome addresses. "The Legion has called the turn, long ago," he said, in pointing out that this veterans' group has expressed grave concern over obvious lacks in our national defense. THEY'RE PLANNING RENO LABOR DAY FETE LABOR GROUP SETS PROGRAM This group Is now actively engaged in mapping out a lively Labor Day celebration for Reno, to include a major air show and boxing card, as well as other events. Front row. Mabel Burdick, Frank Bunker (chairman of the committee), Dorothy Whitney, Gertrude Betta, Eva J.

Bench, Paula W. Day back row, Don Peterson, E. 3. La Vltte, S. Mllitello, Charles Landers, Jack Kelly, Charlie Sherman' F.

Hansen, Bob Gaussl, Frank Baclgalupl, (secretary-treasurer) and Charles Stockwell. (Journal Photo) DEGREE WORK FEATURES MEET At largely attended ceremonies Wednesday night at Odd FeHows Hall, Reno Encampment, No. 5, I. O. O.

conferred the royal purple degree on a class of three candidates. Officers participated in the work and H. C. Anderson was the degree captain. Peter Bianchini, district deputy grand patriarch, presided at installing of officers and was assisted by Charles J.

Gault, grand scribe; George Luke, grand treasurer; W. R. Birch, district deputy grand senior warden; H. A. Riley, district deputy grand junior warden; J.

R. Stringfellow, district deputy inside sentinel; Edward Shaw, district deputy grand high priest. Elective and appointive officers seated for the new term were: Demosthenes, chief patriarch; Dr. O. C.

Moulton, high priest; J. S. Ginocchio, senior warden; A. B. Christensen, junior warden; H.

C. Anderson, scribe; Peter Bianchini, treasurer; J. W. Snyder, guide; W. A.

O'Brien, first watch; Kris Kakoris, second watch; G. Saling, third watch; S. J. Lachman, fourth watch; W. Berg, inside sentinel; Thomas Parke.

outside sentinel. Townsend meeting, 7:30 p. Friday, August 9, South Side School. --Adv. ag8 tl News About People We Know Visits In Reno--Bud Doherty of Las Vegas, a former University of Nevada student, is visiting in Reno preparatory to leaving for Washington, D.

where he has accepted a civil service position with the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Injures Arm--Perry Carlson is undergoing treatment for a fractured arm sustained while playing Softball recently. Isbell Company Submits Low Bid Isbell Construction Reno, was apparent low bidder for construction of a Keddie-Quincy section of the Feather Rivec highway, the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads announced yesterday in San Francisco.

The Reno firm's bid was $169,558.60. E. L. Gates, Portland, bid S170.860 and Hemstreet and Bell, Marysville, bid $175,896.40. The bureau said the contract would be awarded in two weeks.

MASS FUNERAL RITE PLANNED LAS VEGAS, Aug. mass funeral will be held Sunday at the Latter Day Saints Church for the six members of the Myers family who were victims of the fatal blast. The services will be held at 4 p. m. LAS VEGAS, Aug.

--The death late today of Thomas H. Myers brought the number of victims of a tetralene gas explosion yesterday to seven, six of them members of Myer's family. Myers had been transferring Air Show to Feature 2-Day Event Reno's 1940 two-day Labor Day celebration, sponsored by the -labor unions of the city, is fast taking shape, with applications pouring in from contestants in the different branches of the air show, which will be held on both days of the celebration, and plans completed for the accommodation of the vast crowds which are expetced at the free exhibitions at the United Air Lines field. The "Baby Bendix" airplane race, between San Francisco and Reno, will be the chief drawing card for out-of-state fliers, officials of the celebration said, but the close course pylon race over the-United Airlines field will probably be the thrill of the two-day show. This latter race is limited to planes of 75 horse power or less, and is over a six mile course, all within vision of the local flying field.

The pylons around which the airplanes turn, will be constructed soon, officials stated. This is the first race its kind ever run in Nevada, members of the Labor Day show committee added. Other events included on the air- show program are spot bombing contests, parachute jumping, dead stick landings and many other of the more sensational aspects of aviation. Representatives in congress, at Washington, D. are endeavoring to secure a squadron of P-36 army pursuit planes for the show, and are also negotiating for the presence of a squadron of five Flying Fortresses at the celebration, committeemen said.

Announcement was made Wednesday that the airport road would be kept clear of parked cars, and that an entire field has been rented to guarantee ample parking space for the spectators. In addition to the air show, a fashion show will be given at the Civic Auditorium, starting at 8 p. on September 1. It is expect- NEVADA FARM CROPSADDED Food Stamps to Cover Seasonal Crops Assuring truck farmers of a market for their produce in the Nevada area are new arid continued local designations of seasonal Surplus fruits and vegetables, which, together with nationally designated surplus foods, will be available under the Food Stamp Program for the period August 12 through September 1. Celery, lettuce, beets, carrots, tomatoes, snap beans, corn, oranges, peaches, pears, and apples are the fresh fruits and vegetables which have been added to or continued on the local list of surplus foods which families taking part in the Food Stamp Plan may obtain during the August 12-September 1 period for blue food stamps at local stores, according to Kenneth C.

May, local representative of the Food Stamp Program. This is the fourth designation of seasonal surplus vegetables announced by the Department of Agriculture for the Nevada area. Similar designations are being made on a regional basis in other Food Stamp Plan areas, and will be continued through the summer as surpluses are indicated. All "nationally designated" surplus commodities which were on the official list for the July 22-August 11 period are continued for the August 12-September 1 period. In addition, apples and pears have been Reno Band Sets Weekly Concert At Park Tonight The regular weekly concert of the Reno municipal band will be held tonight at 8 o'clock on the steps of the civic auditorium.

The program as announced by W. J. Hackett, director, is as follows: March, "The American Leader," Fred Jewell; overture, "Lustspiel," Keler-Bela, Opus 73; waltz, "Flowers of Paris," C. E. Duble; selection, "Lucrezia Borgia," Theo M.

Tobani; "Norwegian Dance," Greig, Opus 35; intermezzo, "After Sunset," Arthur Pryor; selection from "Mariana," Wallace; Spanish serenade, "Anita," Thomas S. Allen; march, "Preparedness," Guido Deiro; "The Star-Spangled Banner." on oeiMt- muti -i. the explosive gas from tanks on a that abo i 15 of the leading Reno truck his back yard to sma 11 stores i the new styles containers when the blast took models, orobably place. A solid sheet of flame encircled the gas deader, his children in the yard and. members of his family in the rear rooms of residence.

Governor E. P. Carville tele-1 and will have models, probably mostly from Reno, in the fashion parade. Music and entertainment will be furnished between the changing of scenes at the fashion show, officials said. It has been emphasized that vjuveuiui A Qetrn LIICH.

phoned Las Vegas, officials to offer I everything is free during the Labor the facilities of the state to relieve any suffering possible. A Day show. Free parking has been arranged at all exhibition sites, and Work to Start On New Bridge Reconstruction of the Poorman Bridge just outside of Graniteville will necessitate closing the Graniteville-Bowman Lake Road until August 15 according to word from Forest Service officials. This bridge is being constructed by Supervisor Jay Coughlan in cooperation with the Forest Service according to Forest Engineer C. E.

Mitchell and the work is being done under the direction of H. M. P. Birkinbine. forest bridge engineer.

0 Mitchell states that it is im- a a a for ignated foods obta nabie an Qf areas Peaches have a been add- construction that by the igth ed to the national list lor most some stringers across the creek and install a temporary decking that will hold up passenger cars. No trucks will be able to use the road until about September 10. fund to aid the surviving Myers the United Air Lines has donated children, Sylvia Jean, Joy, 13; nd Gay, 2, was started by the D. S. church and a Las Vegas lewspaper.

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RADIO TESTED BY FIRE CREW Portable Equipment To Be Used A portable radio set to facilitate fire fighting operations was acquired this week by the National Forest and was given successful practical test at a Tuesday near the Kibble ranch off the Mount Rose road, it was announced yesterday at forest service headquarters. A crew of men from the Galena Creek camp fought the fire, which i was in the brush, and extended over a small area. Immediately upon at the fire, a portable radio was set up, and constant communication was had with the dispatcher at Galena Creek as to progress of control work, and extent of the blaze. The radio set will be available hereafter at all fire in the northern section of the Mono forest. Quick communication with Galena camp at all times wifl facilitate the summoning of tional men and equipment when required.

In the past it has been necessary to dispatch a messenger to the nearest telephone. The radio equipment has a range up to 300 miles under normal conditions, and from 40 to 50 under adverse conditions. Announcement also was yesterday that the new lookout building near Markleeville has been completed, and a man is on duty there during periods of electric storms. The building is now being insulated with a network of copper wire as a protection for the lookout man, and for the building, against lightning. With construction work in progress on the Bear Valley-Bowman Lake Road and now the bridge -replacement on the Graniteville route Mitchell advises travelers to take the Gaston grade route between Washington and Bowman Lake.

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