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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1951

Page

2

Coolidge Club Hosts Rare Old Lace Exhibit

The Coolidge Woman's Club featured an impressive display of old and rare laces as part of the fine arts program. Mrs. S Allen Westerman narrated the tale, with help from Mrs. Alfred Westerman of Florence. music by Dorothy Fulton and Virginia Lettring. host committee chair Mrs. Melvin Gammage. Farewell gifts were given to long-time members Mrs. Clark Wells and Mrs. W R Eliott, who depart for Tucson and Phoenix respectively, with Clark and Eliott retiring from the Coolidge U S Indian Service office. Mrs. Husted outlined plans for the Federation of Woman's Clubs convention in Tucson in May.

The Federation of Woman's Clubs Tucson

Democrats Dinner Emphasizes Unity and Campaign Goals

Arizona Democrats highlight party unity at Jefferson Johnston dinners with speaker Richard Barkley and guest former governors. Lang warns against compromise with opposing forces as 1952 aims to preserve prosperity, stability, and world peace. Officials expect profits surpassing ten thousand dollars from the event with entertainment by Hopi dancers and school bands.

William M. Boyle, Jr Democratic National Committee Langmade Arizona Watkins Congressional Caballeros Buckeye Union High School Barkley Govs R. C. Stanford R.T. Jones Dan E. Garvey

McFarland regrets absence from Phoenix banquet

Sen Ernest W McFarland regrets missing the Jefferson Jackson Day banquet in Phoenix due to pressing duties in Washington He noted it was not advisable for the vice president and senate majority leader to be away simultaneously The vice president will leave Phoenix the next day and not arrive in Washington until midweek

McFarland

General MacArthur Returns Home for Anniversary Visit

MacArthur arrived in New York aboard the Constellation Bataan at 9 30 last night. He said he would take wife to Murfreesboro Tennessee Monday to visit on their 14th wedding anniversary and return to New York that night. He added that she has put up with him for 14 years and it was time to take her home.

MacArthur New York Murfreesboro Tenn

Merit System Council Maps Personnel Plan

The State Merit System Council met to review a proposed welfare personnel plan by State Welfare Commissioner Bohannan Jr. The plan would create new job classifications and salary schedules for county welfare agencies and had prompted four transfers of county secretaries before council approval. If approved, Bohannon could enact personnel changes. the council noted it could not do so beforehand.

Federal Merit System Council Robert C. Bohannan, Jr Zilpha Fuller State Board of Public Welfare Bohannan Miss Fuller State Board Merit System Council

Minors Arrests in Beer Sale Probe Highlights Local Cases

Police and liquor agents pursued multiple leads after uncovering beer sales to underage youths. Annie Mae Holmes, 33, of 1028 East Jefferson Street, was arrested on a warrant for selling two bottles to a 20-year-old at a package liquor store near 16th and Jefferson. Investigators said 45 cans were sold to six juveniles at Six Points, and a stolen Selective Service card aided a 21-year-old in purchasing beer for others. A reckless driving arrest followed a stop at 12th and Washington for three 18-year-olds with nine cans.

Annie Mae Holmes East Jefferson Street 16Th and Liquor Control Justice Court Sheriff's George Dowell McElhhaney Bill Black 12Th Washington Streets

Vogeler Confesses Before Communist Court Sentencing

Vogeler in a slow voice admitted guilt as he faced a 15 year term amid questions about his release. The trial also tied to the fate of Hungary s crown of St Stefan, allegedly used as leverage in negotiations and reportedly now in American hands in Germany.

Vogeler Dick Tracy J. Edgar Hoover Edgar Sanders Budapest St. Stefan U. S Germany Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Josef Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary Stefan I Silvester Stefan

Glendale High Prom Tonight

Glendale Union High School hosts a Junior-Senior prom in the in school cafe tonight with theme A Mid Summer Night's Dream. The event runs from 9 p.m. to midnight featuring local talent, a master of ceremonies Rev John Speering, and 400 guests under the Junior Class sponsorship.

Glendale Glendale Union High School John Speering Tempe

Radio says Korea forces push back Reds amid large civilian exodus

The broadcast claims our forces and the Chinese volunteers inflicted heavy losses on enemy personnel equipment and materiel. Seoul's pre-war population of 1.5 million has mostly fled as Reds threaten the city. A seven day Red offensive has advanced 35 miles, a move the Allies spent three months to achieve. Enemy spearheads reach 20 miles south of the 38th Parallel.

Seoul 38Th Parallel

Names Released for 14 Dead After Base Crash

Carswell Air Force Base disclosed the identities of 14 airmen killed and four injured when a fighter plane hit a giant B 36 near Carney Oklahoma. The list includes Maj Charles E Crecelius plane commander and Maj William J Apgar co pilot among others with hometowns from Fort Worth Chicago and New York. The fighter pilot killed was 1st Lt Fred W Black of Oklahoma City. Survivors include Lt Elroy A Melberg and T Sgt Dick Thrasher among others.

Fort Worth Carswell Air Force Base Carney Okla Charles E. Crecelius Corydon Ind Harold Barry Hillsboro William J. Apgar A. L. Burmeister Chicago, Ill William B. Walsh Staten Island N. Y Bernidict O’conner Sperry Corporation Fred W. Black Oklahoma City Elroy A. Melberg Blair Wis Dick Thrasher Chilton Tex Ellis E. Maxon

Azores Crash Kills Eleven American Airmen

A B 29 crashed en route from Britain to Roswell New Mexico injuring five and killing eleven U S airmen on Terceira Island. Names include Maj Robert J Luebke Capt Glenn R Smullens 1st Lt Bernard L Tornigal Captain William R Chamberlain M Sgt William V Galasso T Sgt Pat Campbell Marvin F Elke. Injured Sgt Arthur E Halvorsen Earl Jackobsen.

Lisbon Portugal Azores Britain Roswell N. M Terceira Island Walker Air Base Robert J. Luebke Glenn R. Smullens Bernard L. Torn

Valedictorian Joins Mesa High Class as Joan Davis Tops peers

Joan Davis named valedictorian at Mesa High School with 1,000 of 1,300 ballots cast for next year’s junior officers. Salutatorians include Donna Mae Brinton Anita Ruth Cox and John Heber Jarvis. Blood drive set for Korea relief at Mesa Woman's Club Building from noon to 8 p.m. Leaders from Mesa and Maricopa stakes will study visual aids in religious education.

Joan Davis Mesa High School Reed Elmer Done Bonnie Brainard Evelyn Whitworth Korea Mesa Woman’s Club Gold Star William Wahl Mesa and Maricopa Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints

Population Of Tempe Estimated At 8240

Tempe population within city limits is now estimated at 8240, based on building permits, utilities, and postal checks. The 7,688 Census figure is surpassed as many homes rise, and more are under construction. Local groups and civic events are noted, including club meetings and church activities.

Tempe

Safford Garden Club Fourth Annual Flower Show Held

Safford April report on the fourth annual Safford Garden Club flower show in the women's club building led by president Mrs Grace Reed with judge Mark Bliss from Safford Experimental Station. Officials noted other local events including tuberculosis association reports in Graham County and a dance festival at Safford High School with 1000 youngsters. new Safford High School student body officers were elected and St Rose of Lima Church installed a new altar and tabernacle amid plans for an altar rail.

Tempe Safford Safford High School Virginia Crites Curtis Jennings Randall Lindsey Farrell Craig Donna Green Carol Lee John St. Rose of Lima Paul Larocque

Valley Engineering Students Honored at the University of Arizona

Special to The Gazette reports 37 College of Engineering students on the first semester honor roll at the University of Arizona with a 15 unit minimum. The group includes William A. Donaldson F Daniel Griswold and Willard K Reed from North Phoenix High School Robert G Krause from Phoenix Union High School and James F Dutton from Scottsdale High School among 567 engineering students. James W Haake and Harold G Watson from Phoenix were initiated by Pi Mu Epsilon, a national mathematics fraternity.

Gazette Tucson William A. Donaldson F. Daniel Griswold Willard K. Reed North Phoenix High School Robert G. Krause Phoenix Union High School James F. Dutton Scottsdale High School College of Engineering University of Arizona James W. Haake Harold G. Watson Phoenix Pi Mu Epsilon

Florence School Athletes Honored at Old West Barbecue

Florence Union High School athletes were honored as Florence Rotary and Lions clubs hosted an Old West barbecue at the high school A steer from Clemons Cattle Company supported the event A program followed the supper

Glendale annexes 100 acres to city

The Glendale City Council approved petitions from residents to annex 100 acres. The area extends along Co Avenue to the west end of the Glendale Union High School stadium, north to Lions Field, east to Central Avenue, then north to include 40 Sands Ranch lots.

Glendale Co” Avenue Glendale Union High School Lions Field Central Avenue Sands Ranch

Bicycle safety rodeo scheduled at Dysart School grounds

Dysart School Safety Club hosts a bicycle safety rodeo Thursday at 10 a.m. on the school grounds near Peoria. Prizes awarded for riding skill and safety equipment. Ralph Painter, assistant state supervisor of safety education, will assist.

Peoria Dysart School Safety Club Ralph Painter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coolidge Club Accion Sen. McFarland Page One Glendale High Terry Gyger Mary and Martha Wiggins Dorothy Schmoker Duane Taylor George Bedlion Eva Cooper David Bowere Faith Harris Base Robert N. Renner Dublin William Zurivitza Huntington Woods Mich Ernest O. Cox Pampa Nathan W. Fetters Kansas City Albert W. Wolf Wheeling W. Va Milton T. Hewitt Crowley Edward Ennis Grafton, Ill Irving School Second Ward Stanfield Maurice Bateman Mesa Education Board of Parks and Playgrounds Bateman Oregon State College Golden Tueller Tueller Lehi Elizabeth Brown Howell Orson Brown Utah Brigham Young University Provo State Department Ray Martinez Department of Arizona of the American Legion Mesa Post Mesa Men’s Pomeroy’s Men’s Furnishings Pomeroy West Main Street Wayne C. Pomeroy Third Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Eugene Tompane First Lutheran Church Southern Baptist Church W. O. Morris del Rio Word of God Apostolic Christian Church Bessie Odegard Texas Church of the Nazarene Mount Calvary Baptist North Center Republican Woman’s Club J. W. Girdner North McClintock Drive Leonard Staff Wesley Foundation Methodist Church First Baptist Church Arizona Baptist Convention John V. Speering Lynn Sharp Hugh L. Bankhead Archie Daniel Clyde Gililland Carl Spain Hattie Coldwell Lee Glover Mr. Speering Gililland Herman Beimfohr Los Angeles Bob Finch Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Safford Garden Club Arizona Tuberculosis Association Wickenburg Graham County Tuberculosis Association Valley Engineering Florence School Clark Smith Encanto School Chak Second Ave West van Buren SAT. & Sun Navy Rethrum Sizi Doar Gripper Colora W. van Buren E. Indian School
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