30 years ago – June 27, 1986
Central City attracted a large crowd of people, both locals and tourists alike, for the 11th annual Madam Lou Bunch Day, held on June 21. The entertaining event started with Dixieland jazz music performed by the “Gold Nugget Brass Band.” It was followed by a parade, led by Central City Mayor William C. Russel, Jr., and Kathy Hemlock, public relations director for the city. The parade began on Eureka Street and then continued down Main Street. Other participants in it included the judges for the bed race as well as many Miners, Madams, and Sportin’ House Girls. The bed race consisted of nine local teams and two guest teams. Each team consisted of three people. They all were cheered by the excited spectators. The first place winner of the bed race was the Gold Coin Saloon; second place was the Glory Hole; and third place was the Teller House Face Bar. St. Joseph Hospital walked away with the prize for best costume. The day’s event concluded with the Miner and Madam’s Ball at the Teller House. Phyllis Bennett was judged the first place winner as the best madam; second place was Eileen Pfeifer; and third place was Sari Darner. First place for the best Sportin’ House Girl was Diane Long; second place was Nancy Turnabuel; and third place was Paula Goodro. The best Dandy Dan for the contest was Mike Murry; second place winner was Ray Lawrence; and third place was Dave Palmster.
Police Reports: May 29; The manager of the Teller House Restaurant informed Officer Mark Yacano of the Central City Police Department that the glasses in the dining room were removed from the tables and lined up on the floor. Yacano reportedly had taken four of the glasses to check for fingerprints, but was “unable to lift any significant prints.” The employees will be keeping an eye out for any more “possibly paranormal activity.”
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