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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1951

Page

2

Passengers and Crew of Lost Plane Listed

San Francisco April 7 UP a list shows 22 passengers and crew believed aboard a missing plane en route from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara. Capt Knox Pittman Co Pilot Robert Erickson Purser Grant Peterson among others including Col R T Batty Lt Col J H Byrd and Ensign Heilman with several soldiers listed from Fort Ord Camp Cooke Camp Roberts and the Navy School of Indoctrination in Monterey Santa Maria and Alameda area airports referenced.

San Francisco Santa Maria Alif Santa Barbara Knox Pittman Robert Erickson Los Altos Calif Grant Peterson Burlingame Norton Clapp Medina Wash Alaska Transportation Company Gale Gardner A. P. von Chricten J. H. Byrd Sixth Army Presidio Everitt Hall United States Air Force Santa Clara Potter Petaluma Allan W. Webb Seattle Rody Monterey Los Angeles Myers McNeil Fort Ord Heilman Navy School of Indoctrination Badgley Camp Cooke Salt Lake City Mangum Los ‘Angeles Schultz Camp Roberts Paso Robles Chicago

Former Tax Chief Succumbs

David C. O Neil, 69, a longtime state resident and former Arizona Tax Commission member, died after several months illness at St Josephs Hospital. Born in Clifton Illinois he lived in Douglas Tucson and Benson. He resided at 902 West Coronado Road. He joined the Tax Commission in February and was appointed by Gov Moeur to fill a vacancy, later serving as chairman in 1937. Funeral arrangements were set at Whitney Funeral Home.

David C. O'Neil Arizona Tax Commission St. Joseph's Hospital Clifton Ill Mr. O'Neil Douglas Tucson Benson West Coronado Road Tax Commission G. B. Moeur M. A. Murphy Whitney Funeral Home

Talent Show Series Planned At Duncan

A three part talent show series to benefit a Duncan youth attending the Arizona State College music camp in Tempe will begin Wednesday. Sponsored by the Duncan Woman's Club and the Duncan Theater, the events will run between film changes with Mrs. Glenn Francom as chair and Mrs. Robert Golding assisting.

Phoenix Gazette Duncan Arizona State College At

Tucson Students Elect Doug Ward ASU President

Doug Ward of Tucson won the Associated Student Body presidency at the University of Arizona for 1951 1952 with 1321 votes to 717 for Don Quigley. Also elected were Jack Armstrong of Naco as vice president and Sue Hunger of Phoenix as secretary.

Tucson Doug Ward University of Arizona Ward Don Quigley Webster Groves Jack Armstrong Naco Sue Hunger Phoenix

Mary Wharton Dies In Hospital

Mrs. Mary Wharton of 4021 Grand Avenue, age 72, died early today at Memorial Hospital after being taken there yesterday. Cause listed as natural. born in Iowa, wife of William Wharton. Funeral arrangements are being made by A. L. Moore and Sons.

Mary Wharton Grand Avenue Memorial Hospital

Bear Named Bern From Great Hunt Legend

Legend says the Swiss capital Bern took its name from a historic hunt in which the first animal slain was a bear, inspiring the city's name.

Switzerland Berne

4-H Fair Awards Presented at Maricopa County

The 25th annual Maricopa County 4-H Fair concluded at Arizona State College with a family picnic and awards assembly. About 1,200 youths and families received honors in vegetables, flowers, swine, sheep, goats, handicrafts, pigeons, food preparation, and beef cattle, with multiple named winners from Deer Valley, Cartwright, Scottsdale, Tempe, and other areas.

Tempe Maricopa County Shirley Rademacher Deer Valley Richard Rademacher Jonas Khan Fowler Harry R. Kruse Larry Stallings Cartwright Paul Rademacher Donny Hawkins David Justice Dysart Bobby Clare Gilbert Clifford Fuller Lehi Marvin Marshall Glendale George Truman Joe Cole John Kelley Madison Gwen Hunt Mesa Franklin Hayden Green Deer Vailey Ronald Vietmeier Lee Chatham Scottsdale Richard L. Sparks David Marstellar Tommy Stabler Fay Brown Laurabelle Tyree Palo Verde Teresa Hussey Icart Eva Jane Earle Alhambra Wanda Schulz Avondale Gloria Denney Pendergast Janet Leverton Janet Welles Barbara Holmes Treart Pauline Bruner Margaret Warren Carol Norris Eva Kittell Nancy Walt Caroline Sanders Mary Joy Smith Tom Stallings Tom Crosset Keith Sawyer George Hawkins Donnie Hawkins Ann Robbins Homer Smith Richard Sparks Troy Capps Sandra Telford Bonnie Sparks Deanna Thompson Billie Jane Narramore Wendell Poppe Harriet Hussey Scott John Sparks

Accidents Across Maricopa County Reported In Several Crashes

Police documented multiple injuries from crashes across Maricopa County including a 1939 Oldsmobile that struck three men on East Washington Street and fled, with a license traced by Lane. Arthur Meek and Peggy Meek were hospitalized after their car hit a horse near Mesa. Johnny Ramirez was treated for injuries after a collision with his father’s car. an Oakland couple suffered serious injuries in a head on collision near Glendale.

East Washington Street Washington Street Lane Maricopa County Arthur Meek Peggy East Adams Street Southside District Hospital Mesa Ike Mulleneaux Meek Barbara Jo Ahart Glendale Memorial Hospital Charles Ahart North Seventh Street Johnny Ramirez Walter E. Ramirez Johnny Dora Ramirez East Monroe Street Ramirez Oakland Calif Ernest Joseph Delores Elwood Jones Joseph E. N. James Groom Tex Vladimar J. Lazovich Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West Scottsdale Seventh Avenue Bobby Neal Parks East 25Th Washington Streets Joe J. Pierce Cocopah Street

Mrs. Bess Burris Dies in Phoenix Hospital

Mrs. Bess Burris age 59 of 506 West Wilshire Drive died after a stroke at Memorial Hospital where she was admitted Thursday. She was a Missouri native. Husband Joseph Burris is chief clerk for the Santa Fe Railroad. Funeral services are being arranged at A. L. Moore and Sons.

Bess Burris West Wilshire Drive Memorial Hospital Joseph Burris Santa Fe Railroad Missouri A. L. Moore and Sons

Lumberjack Newspaper Wins Top National Rating

Flagstaff April 7 The Lumberjack weekly newspaper of Arizona State College at Flagstaff earned first place in a national Scholastic Press Association competition. It marked the paper’s third consecutive award, edited the past two years by senior Tom Cooper of Quincy Illinois.

Flagstaff Arizona State College Lumberjack Scholastic Press Association of Columbia University Tom Cooper Quincy, III

Funeral services for Aaron Ressler set for Monday

Ressler Aaron Ressler 96 of Mesa dies in a Phoenix rest home. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a m from Gibbons Mortuary Chapel with burial at Mesa Cemetery. He was born January 9 1855 in Pennsylvania and lived in Mesa the last 40 years. No survivors.

Gazette Mesa Aaron Ressler Gibbons Mortuary Chapel Ressler West First Street Phoenix Pennsylvania Mesa Cemetery

Bodies of 125 US troops aboard Ocala Victory

In KOKURA Japan on April 7 the bodies of 125 U.S. soldiers killed in Korea were placed aboard the Ocala Victory in a solemn ceremony marking the fourth shipment of war dead for final burial in the United States.

Kokura Japan United States Korea U. S

Pyle Delays Maming Civil Defense Chief Appointment

Gov. Howard Pyle postpones naming a state civil defense director citing missing post June funding. The Arizona National Guard will oversee civil defense until lawmakers allocate funds, with January 1952 reconvening awaited. Frank R. Williams had flagged the $25,000 appropriation only covering through June 30.

Herb Nelson Howard Pyle Arizona National Guard Frank R. Williams Arizona State Department of Health Civil Defense Williams

Flagstaff Graduation Set for May 21 at Arizona State College

About 200 students will receive bachelor and master degrees at commencement at Arizona State College in Flagstaff on Monday May 21 at 8 p.m. Dr John Harvey Furbay of Trans World Airlines will give the address. Baccalaureate is planned for Sunday May 20 in the new gymnasium with Shrine of the Ages Choir. Notable graduates include Albert Jarvis Elaine Anderson Smith Thelma Sample Akin Evelyn S Carter Iva Bochat Deaver Rachel Nelson Edwards Arland P Branch and Frances Rachel Morse.

Flagstaff Arizona State College John Harvey Furbay Trans World Airlines L. J. Botleman Shrine of the Ages Eldon A. Ardrey Albert Jarvis Mesa Elaine Anderson Smith Litchfield Park Thelma Sample Akin Glendale Evelyn S. Carter Peoria Iva Bochat Deaver Chandler Rachel Nelson Edwards Arland P. Branch Frances Rachel Morse Phoenix

Body believed to be airman Horner found in desert south of Salome

Identification efforts focus on Lt. Freeman D. Horner of Miles City Montana, a B 36 bombardier blown from his bomber during a May 12 194? training mission from Carswell AFB Fort Worth Texas. The body discovered 12 miles south of Salome and taken to a Wickenburg mortuary after a week long search.

Salome Desert Here Yuma County Bill Davis Freeman D. Horner Miles City Mont Horner Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Tex Davis Wickenburg

Infant Daughter of Pastor Dies in Phoenix

Cynthia Grace Entrekin, infant daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Leland B. Entrekin of 905 East Cambridge Avenue, died yesterday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Private graveside services are set for Monday at Greenwood Memorial Park. Survivors include three sisters Donna, Beverly, Priscilla, and two brothers Phillip and Leland Vern, all of Phoenix. The Rev. Entrekin pastors Heart to Heart Hour Chapel.

Cynthia Grace Entrekin Leland B. Entrekin Cambridge Avenue Good Samaritan Hospital Greenwood Memorial Park A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary Donna Beverly Priscilla Sand Phillip Leland Vern Phoenix Mr. Entrekin

Oscar E. Phillips of Phoenix Dies

Oscar E. Phillips, 64, of 4015 South Seventh Street, died yesterday in St. Joseph's Hospital. The body was sent to St. Louis for funeral services and burial. A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary reported he was a Newton, Ti native, a Phoenix resident five years, and a retired grocer and service station operator. He is survived by his wife Opal, two sisters, and seven brothers.

Oscar E. Phillips South Seventh Street St. Joseph's Hospital St. Louis A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary Phillips Newton Phoenix Opal

Hi Y Legislators Debate Bills in Model Legislature

Arizona Hi Y students from Glendale and North Phoenix High School take part in a two day model legislature sponsored by the YMCA. They debate bills to lower voting age to 18 and ban school segregation while learning democratic process under Dr. Robert L. Nugent. Don Beall serves as house speaker Jim Laughran as senate president and Bob Douglass as governor among ninety Hi Y members.

Arizona Young Men’s Christian Association Robert L. Nugent University of Arizona Don Beall Glendale High School Senate Jim Laughran Glendale Bob Douglass North Phoenix High School House

Elevator traps boy legislators at Arizona capitol

Four youths identified as Arizona’s boy legislators were trapped between the third and fourth floors in the rear elevator of the capitol building for about 15 minutes yesterday. Custodian Scottie Moss rescued them.

Arizona Capitol Building Scottie Moss

State capitol hosts final sessions on secret society ban proposals

Debate opened in the state capitol as lawmakers discussed proposals to ban secret societies. The day focused on drafting provisions and potential safeguards while considering impact on student groups and public institutions.

State Capitol

Arts Festival Opens With Symphony and Met Singer

The Tucson Festival of Arts moved to the University of Arizona stadium for a Phoenix Symphony program with Met Opera guest Bidu Sayao. The crowd heard Apache Yaqui and Papago dances in native dress and folk songs by Rex Morris, Gladys Baker, Kay Lee, and Barbara Allen. About 3,000 attended the indoor opening due to rain fears.

Tucson Tucson Festival of Arts University of Arizona Stadium Phoenix Symphony Bidu Sayao Metropolitan Opera Company Oliver la Farge Rex Morris Gladys Baker Kay Lee Barbara Allen

Blood donors fill Gila Valley drive. 198 accepted

Nearly 250 donors turned out for the Red Cross Bloodmobile in Safford with 198 accepted after health checks. Credit for the turnout goes to Swift Murphy Post and American Legion Auxiliary who made phone calls to recruit donors. Gail Knight, a Safford Junior High student, won the grand prize in the first annual hobby show with a butterfly collection. Prizes went to Bill Meeker, Kenneth Quinn, and James Duane Claridge for a model airplane and arrowheads. New PTA officers will be installed at Thatcher High School auditorium at 7 30 p m Monday with Mrs Ned Daley as president and other officers succeeding.

Safford Red Cross Gila Valley Max Layton Thatcher Swift- Murphy Post, American Legion Auxiliary Gail Knight Gail Bill Meeker Kenneth Quinn James Duane Claridge Thatcher Parent-Teacher Association Thatcher High School Ned Daley Keith Smith Paul Winkler Prudence Fyffe Dora Phegley Daley Blanch Kelly

Richberg warns of malignant socialitis threatening Constitution

Former National Recovery Administration head Richberg, now a Virginia lecturer and Washington lawyer, declares the Constitution has been dying for years. He defines malignant socialitis as a fanatic urge to impose a single perfect order and urges Congress to revive the Constitution with renewed public pledge by candidates. He calls lawyers to educate clients and the public on preserving liberty and limiting centralized power.

Richberg National Recovery Administration University of Virginia Washington, D. C United States Supreme Court Congress House of Representatives U. S. Senate

4 H Club To Give Needlecraft Show

Florence April 7 Girls of the Pins and Needles 4 H Club will present a dress revue and sewing demonstration at Florence Elementary School auditorium at 8 p.m. Monday. Demonstrations by Judy Kirkland Mary Frances Westerman Leta Mae Alberty Darlene Kimbrough Teddie Ruiz and Mary Ann Tucker. Club leaders in charge are Mesdames Walter Meyer Clyde Lane and George Humphrey.

Florence Girls of the Pins and Needles 4-H Club Parent Teacher Association Judy Kirkland Mary Frances Westerman Leta Mae Alberty Darlene Kimbrough Teddie Ruiz Mary Ann Tucker Mesdames Walter Meyer Clyde Lane George Humphrey

Coolidge Girls Win In Contest At Music Camp

Three Coolidge girls Virginia Letzring Dorothy Wood and Dorothy Fulton won scholarships to Arizona State College at Tempe Music Camp after placing first in divisions of the fifth annual Coolidge music contest sponsored by the Coolidge Examiner Scholarships were donated by the Coolidge Musicians Club and the Coolidge Rotary Club Alternates named were Margaret Higginbotham Kathleen McCleery and Earline Hicks.

Coolidge Musicians Club Coolidge Rotary Club Margaret Higginbotham Kathleen McCleery Earline Hicks

Rotary Elects At Coolidge Rotary Club Officers

Coolidge April 7 new officers electedBradley Sizer Sr president Richard J Hills secretary Tom Eastmore treasurer Louis Drader sergeant at arms and Jack Belzner Ray Hunt Hills Wendell Flewelling and E W Poe directors will assume duties at the first July meeting Bob Bever Casa Grande assistant Pinal County agricultural agent spoke at Wah Ki Inn Sizer gave a talk on club work and the county fair value Harry Bigglestone Phoenix resident engineer for the National Board of Fire Underwriters will speak on improving Coolidges fire ratings at next weeks meeting

Sizer Harry Bigglestone Phoenix National Board of Fire Underwriters Coolidge Rotary

Juan Martinez Dies At Hospital

Juan Martinez aged 67 of 601 West Mohave Street died early today after arrival at Memorial Hospital from his home. Death attributed to natural causes. Funeral services arranged at Mortensen Kingsley Mortuary.

Juan Martinez West Mohave Street Memorial Hospital Mortensen-Kingsley Mortuary

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Heifer John Whitlatch East Thomas Road Madison School West Monroe ASC Pyle CivilDefense University Auditorium Elliott Arnold State Bar Washington Davies, Richberg, Tydings, Beebe Air Corps Western States U.S. Army Jeep Ad Bs Aggie John Broxup Mr. Broxup W. van Buren E. Indian School
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