2003
70 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
DINI'S LUCKY CLUB
In 1933 the "Bodie Fire" caused Joe Dini's Soft Drink Parlor To Close
and shortly thereafter became Joe Dini's Lucky Club.
In 1938 it was moved to 45 N. Main St. the site of the Bank
Bar owned by Vic Bernard Sr. Joe Sr. purchased the building
from Mrs. Baldwin who had a rooming house on Main St.
The deed shows that the player piano was included for $50.00
more.
Joe Jr. Went to college and returned home in 1952 to help
The family because his father was ill. In 1960 Joe Jr.
purchased the business from Joe Sr., then in 1965 he
purchased the building from both his parents. Later on
he purchased the building to the north (now the site of
the restaurant) from Mr. Del Curto the shoe repairman.
The Remodeling began with the creation of the "Keg'n
Kandle Lounge". Dini's Pizzeria was created in the front
half of the building. Later it grew to a full scale
restaurant.
The Next acquistion was the building south, which was
Nevada Drug owned by Paul Olsener and now is the
main casino. That was the major remodel and historic
restoration job. Joe Jr's son David Dini, was con-
tractor for the job.
Recently the Dini's acquired the Mason Valley News
building from Bob Sanford and family. "The Cellar"
was created, Yerington's newest lounge and bar.
Joe Jr. is so thankful to have two sons Jay and
George for managing the club. Also he gives a big
thanks to his other 2 sons David and Mike for all
their efforts over the years.
All the Dini's thank everyone for a wonderful 70
years with more to come.
THE LUCKY CLUB has long been a part of that early-day history and we like to
think its history has been one of good service and fair play that has merited public
confidence over the years.
THE HOUSE THAT DEMPSEY BUILT
The year was 1911 when the business was operated by Vic Bernard Sr., and was
known as the bank bar. In 1933 Joe Dini moved into the location and opened
Dini's Lucky Club. The business has remained in the Dini family since.
