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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1951
Page
4
The Weather Bureau forecast windy and cloudy weekend conditions with dry Valley weather and highs around 86 in Phoenix, dipping near 60 tomorrow. May trends suggest above normal heat, with sunny periods and light showers in parts, while nationwide, mild temps and clear skies prevail except in the Mississippi flood region where Missouri levees remain monitored.
Jes sie F. McClain of Phoenix was elected district governor of Arizona Toastmasters clubs. R. E. Harmon of Ajo was elected lieutenant governor.
The Japanese freighter Kenkoku Maru ran aground 75 miles north of San Francisco in a storm with 54 aboard. Heavy seas hindered coast guard and shore rescue attempts as ships battled high waves to reach the vessel near Stewart’s Point. The ship reported hull damage and progressive flooding but no immediate danger to the crew.
Prospector J D Mitchell 70 is sought by sheriff deputies on two counts of grand theft. Plaintiff Portis Shaw, retired Chandler lawyer, alleges Mitchell sold him four mining claims in 1947 and 1948 that did not exist as bona fide claims. Shaw paid 1900 for half shares and later 900 for the remaining half. he checked with Pinal County recorder and found no claims, only prospecting rights. Charges filed in Chandler Justice of Peace Court. prior West Phoenix case dismissed after Shaw sought dismissal citing concerns over impartiality with a railroad background.
Mrs. Tonnie Chesnutt aged 78 of 126 West Maryland Avenue died yesterday in a local rest home. Dr. Charles S. Kendall will preside at 10 a.m. Monday services at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary with Greenwood Memorial Park burial. A native of Monticello Arkansas she had lived in Phoenix 12 years and is survived by son James D. Chesnutt three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Grover Cleveland Macey a carpenter aged 66 died yesterday at his home 4389 North 35th Avenue after a long illness. The body will be sent to Baltimore for funeral services and burial according to A L Moore and Sons Mortuary. He came here from Baltimore a month ago. Survivors include brother Horace T. Macey of Phoenix.
Arizona State Hospital hosts open house Tuesday and Wednesday as part of the third annual National Mental Health Week in Arizona. Gov. Howard Pyle will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday. tours, films, and staff-led discussions accompany sessions highlighting prevention and treatment of mental illness. Visitors may view patient handiwork and purchase items made from donated materials during the event.
Funeral services for Charles Goldstein 86 who died Thursday in Castroville California will be held at 2 p m tomorrow in Grimshaw Mortuary Rabbi A L Krohn of Beth Israel Congregation will conduct services and burial will be in Beth Israel Cemetery Mr Goldstein a native of Newburgh New York came to Arizona in 1914 from Montana and was in the wholesale clothing business in Tucson before moving to Phoenix in 1927 He was a retired Indian curio store operator living at 1118 West Latham Street Survived by two sons Theodore Doro Phoenix attorney and Edward Doro of Palo Alto California and two daughters Mrs Antonio Persechino of Santa Clara California and Mrs Charlotte Berk of Monterey California
Joseph Willie Steed, son of Mrs. Helen Harris, 307 East Grant Street, was elected president of the Carver High School Student Council for 1951 52. Other officers include Noel Lark as vice president Thomas Williams as secretary Marlene Johnson as assistant secretary and Sammie Morrison as treasurer.
Mrs. Hilda Mattson of 3139 West Monte Vista Road died early today at Memorial Hospital where she had been treated since Wednesday for a sinus infection after being transported from San Diego. A native of Sweden, she was 58. Her husband Charles N. Mattson works as a mechanic at Reynolds Metals. Funeral services are being arranged at Grimshaw Mortuary.
Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Hilger 63 an Arizona resident since 1919 died early today at 318 West Lynwood Street. Born in St. Louis she lived in Prescott before moving to Phoenix in 1926 and was a member of St. Mary's Church. Survived by husband Aloys J. and son Leslie G. both of Phoenix, one brother, one sister, and three grandchildren. Funeral services to be arranged at Grimshaw Mortuary.
Viola L. Cook, 75, of 2933 West Palm Lane, died early today at Good Samaritan Hospital after a two week admission. Funeral services and burial will be in Bayard Nebraska per A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary. A Des Moines native, she had lived in Phoenix 16 years and is survived by son Cecil G. Cook, brothers Roy and Victor Lambert, all of Phoenix, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Wesley Bolin, secretary of state, named chairman of the Arizona Code Commission to recodify statutes and prune inactive laws since 1928. Members include Walter Craig, John Franks, Dick Martin, and Chief Justice Levi S. Udall. Legislature allotted $60,000. next meeting May 19 at 10 a.m. in Bolin's office to hire an attorney.
Clarence McDaniel 76 a retired insurance executive died of a heart attack at his home on Mocking Bird Lane north of Scottsdale. Funeral services will be held at 11 30 a m Monday at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary with burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. He was born in Gallipolis Ohio and came to Phoenix five years ago from Scarsdale New York where he had lived 35 years. He is survived by his wife Martha Lee three daughters Mrs Richard D Searles of Scottsdale Mrs Robert O Reynolds of Los Angeles and Mrs Frank Whitesell of Reading Pa a son William Kirkwood McDaniel of Los Angeles a sister Miss Gertrude McDaniel of Gallipolis a brother Fred McDaniel of Bridgeport Conn and six grandchildren.
Civil Defense alert to be practiced in Maricopa County will be signified by sirens on emergency vehicles short blasts from horns whistles or sirens and radio stations announcements of the simulated alert. A meeting of all community wardens of Area A will be held at 7 30 p.m. Monday at CD headquarters 313 North Ninth Street Dan Wisner coordinator announced.
Defense Department reports two Arizonans wounded in Korea. Hospital Corpsman Peter B. Eldridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Eldridge, wounded April 24, and Cpl. James R. Blizzard, son of Mrs. Ruth Blizzard, wounded March 24. Maj. D. W. Fuller, from East Mulberry Drive, to be retired due to combat injuries from Incheon actions last September.
George Taylor son of Mr and Mrs L O Taylor of 211 West Wolf Street has been honorably discharged from the army because he was underage for service. He spent a year in the army after enlisting in March 1950 at age 15 making him a combat veteran. Taylor served with the Eighth Cavalry Regiment fighting north of Seoul last winter. He was among 60 survivors in his company amid the bitter cold.
Cpl. Edward N. Beal of Douglas, son of Mr and Mrs Frank E Howe, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross in absentia after being reported missing in action. He earned the medal for heroism with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea, announced by Lt Gen Ridgway at United Nations Headquarters in Tokyo.
E Snowden Chambers, head of a Phoenix recruiting team, says the State Department needs 300 stenographers and secretaries for Foreign Service work in 150 countries. He notes many recruits rise to higher positions after starting in Washington and urges Civil Service junior professional exams, highlighting demand for audio visual staff librarians and secretaries to explain America to foreign nations.
Frank Lopez Acedo a 51 year old cement finisher was found dead in his apartment basement at 714 South First Street. He hanged himself with a rope attached to a pipe after being despondent over his sister Hortense Butler’s death in Tucson. His daughter Sally Daley had been told of his plan that same day.
Amma E Butler 66 of 1230 South 30th Avenue died yesterday in a local hospital after a two week illness. A Kentucky native, she came to Arizona 39 years ago from Los Angeles, lived in Ray 17 years before moving to Phoenix. Survivors include four daughters Mrs Victor Fumetti Mrs Roy Burns Mrs C L Hoyt and Mrs L J Tank and two sons Charles O Moore Roy Moore. Funeral services to be arranged at A L Moore and Sons Mortuary.
The State Merit System Council met to review job specifications set by Welfare Commissioner Bohannan for county welfare agencies. Miss Zilpha Fuller said the council’s action would not be affected by yesterday’s board ruling disapproving Bohannan’s executive transfers. The plan introduces new classifications and salary schedules, and could allow Bohannan to implement transfers once approved.
Police investigating beer sales to minors arrested Annie Mae Holmes 33 of East Jefferson Street after a package liquor store allegedly sold two beer bottles to a 20 year old. Agents also seek warrants for a market and another liquor store operator tied to 45 cans sold to juveniles. Six boys at Six Points held 36 cans. one 20 year old showed a stolen 21 card. A separate reckless driving stop led to three 18 year olds with nine beers.
State Land Commissioner W. W. Lane held a hearing at the Navajo County Courthouse in Holbrook to gauge irrigation district sentiment on granting 5 000 acre feet of Show Low Creek water annually to Phelps Dodge Corporation. He will render a decision within a month.
A Tucson man identified as L. C. Rose, 45, died in an auto accident seven miles south of Chandler at 9 15 last night. The crash raised Arizona's 1952 traffic toll to 105 two more than a year ago. Patrolman William Whitlow found Rose dead at the scene.
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