Suit Demands Theater Fund Accounting Against Long
A federal suit seeks an accounting of 140 553 40 dollars for four years 1942 to 1946 alleging Louis F Long manager and part owner of 14 Arizona theaters used estate funds for personal profit. The case names Partnership Theaters Delaware corporation as plaintiff with R E Griffith Theaters Inc of New Mexico as assignor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Long
Safford
Arizona
Partnership Theaters
Delaware
R. E. Griffith Theaters, Inc
New Mexico
Long
Long Chain
Oasis
Ajo
Rex
Hayden
Iris
Ray
Juarez
Sonora
Pima
Ramona
Willcox
Benson, Duncan
Frances W. Long
Frances Margaret Lon McLendon
Shirley Jean Long
Robert Louis Long
Mesa Robbery Suspect Held
A 33 year old man, Mack Fletcher of Phoenix, suspected of robbing Janie's Dress Shop in Mesa of $75, was arrested today in the Mesa Post Office after being identified by cab driver Ray Orr who had driven him to Phoenix following the Tuesday noon theft. Orr notified police.
Goodson Remains In Oxygen Tent After Florence Crash
Attendants at Good Samaritan Hospital report J. Melvin Goodson’s condition “was about the same” and that the Arizona Highway Commission secretary still remained in an oxygen tent. Earlier reports described his condition as serious after a Sunday automobile accident near Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Samaritan Hospital
J. Melvin Goodson
Arizona Highway Commission
Florence
Polio Cases Reach Record In Maricopa County
The Maricopa County polio tally rose to 90 new infantile paralysis cases since January 1, the highest in the county’s history, with 201 patients from prior years receiving treatment. By December 31 officials expect $76,000 spent on patients as March of Dimes leaders plan a county meeting at St. Monica’s Hospital in Phoenix chaired by R. L. Fitzpatrick. Robert A. Burcaw will deliver the keynote as a round table on campaign supplies follows a tour of the polio ward and iron lung demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa County
Phoenix
R. L. Fitzpatrick
of Dimes
St. Monica’s Hospital
Robert A. Burcaw
New York City
National Foundation For
Fitzpatrick
Bogus Check Terms Given and Sentences Probed
J O Bruce a 42 year old paint contractor of 3707 North 10th Street who pleaded guilty to forgery was sentenced by Judge Charles C Bernstein to three to five years in state prison. Leonard F Wyckoff 33 a salesman of 4212 East Garfield Street also pleaded guilty in another bogus check case and was sentenced to two to five years. Helen Haring 25 of 1903 East Van Buren Street pleaded guilty to passing a fictitious check and was placed on three year probation with restitution of 260 and ordered to return to relatives in Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Bruce
North 10Th Street
Charles C. Bernstein
Maricopa County
Helen Haring
East van Buren Street
Liberty Today
Charles ¢. Bernstein
Chicago
Ill
Sarah Ann Steele Rites Arranged
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ann Steele, 70, of 2243 East Vallletta Street, who died Wednesday in a local hospital, will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow at A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary. She came to Phoenix 25 years ago from Texas and was born in Jerry City, Ohio. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Ernest Gatlin and Mrs. Bryan Ford, both of Phoenix, a son Frank Henry Steele of California, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Steele
East Villetta Street
A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary
Steele
Phoenix
Texas
Jerry City
Ohio
Ernest Gatlin
Bryan Ford
Frank Henry Steele
California
Greenwood Memorial Park
Darby Appointed Kansas Senator
Harry Darby, Kansas industrialist and Republican national committeeman, was appointed to the United States Senate to serve the unexpired term of Clyde M. Reed of Parsons. Governor Frank Carlson named him to serve until a new senator is elected in November 1950. Darby’s sister, Mrs. Donald L. Browne, lives in Phoenix at 807 West Edgemont Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Harry Darby
Kansas
United States Senate
Clyde M. Reed
Parsons
Darby
Frank Carlson
Donald L. Browne
Phoenix
West Edgemont Avenue
Jaycees To Erect 60-Foot Yule Tree
Jaycees plan a 60 foot Christmas tree at Central Avenue and Washington Street causing detours for hours on Sunday. The project doubles as a street decorations display and as the Jaycee Christmas party headquarters for a Dec 16 newspaper sale to raise toys for a Dec 24 party for about 3,000 children in front of the Federal Building. Tree donated by Foxworth McCalla Lumber. crane by Allison Steel. decorations by Central Arizona Light and Power. Santa arrival and tree lighting set for Dec 8 at 7 30 p m.
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Central Avenue
Washington Street
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Phoenix Street
Tom Williams
Jaycees
Phoenix Gazette
Federal Building
Jay Stucky
Foxworth-McCalla Lumber Company
Arizona Sand and Rock Company
Allison Steel Company
Central Arizona Light and Power Company
Santa Claus
Phoenix
Williams
Jaycee
Westward Ho
Santa
Pressure mounts for Arizona special legislative session
Pressure grows for a special session of the Arizona Legislature perhaps in February as state officials warn of unpaid payrolls at the State Hospital for the Insane and possible cuts to old age and dependent children grants. The Welfare Department may cut $12 per elderly person and $8 on dependents unless funds are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Arizona State Hospital For Insane
Bruce Hart
Hart
Arizona State Department of Public Welfare
Dan E. Garvey
Welfare Department
Fred J. Fritz Clifton
Arizona Senate
Prescott
Dr. Fishbein Leaves AMA Editorships
Dr. Morris Fishbein resigns as editor of the AMA Journal and Hygeia amid trustees restricting his role. Austin Smith to succeed him at the journal. W. W. Bower to edit Hygeia. Fishbein to teach at Chicago and Illinois universities and remain consultant for several major organizations. He plans further writing and books. He served 37 years with the AMA, 25 as editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Morris Fishbein
Stormy Petrel
American Medicine
American Medical Association
AMA Journal
AMA
Hygeia
Austin Smith
Fishbein
W. W. Bower
Illinois
American Red Cross
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
National Research Council
Doubleday Company Publishing House
Excerpta Medica
AMA Journel
Woman Hurt In Jail Scuffle In City Jail
Helen Louise Scott a 39 year old inmate was taken to St Monica s Hospital after a scuffle in her cell. Jail matron Miss Betty Beck said she struck her head on the concrete floor but appeared not seriously injured. Scott was held on a vagrancy charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Louise Scott
St. Monica’s Hospital
Betty Beck
Expert Urges Foster Home Study Over History of Parents
Dr. Harold M. Skeels of the U S Public Health Service urged state county and religious welfare groups to study conditions in contemplated foster homes, arguing that a nurturing environment and mother love are crucial for child development. He cited research showing IQ gains in children raised away from sub normal parents when a mother figure is present. Edith Lord and Kenneth Duffin were slated to speak, and seminars for school guidance counselors continued in Phoenix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Skeels
U. S. Public Health Service
Phoenix Health Center
Phoenix College
Skeels
Edith Lord
State Health Department
Kenneth Duffin
Phoenix
Child Guidance Group To Meet At Tempe Campus
The Salt River Valley Child Guidance Group holds its second meeting at 10 a m tomorrow in the Old Main Building at Arizona State College Tempe. Dr R S Minnick Phoenix neurologist will discuss Physiological Backgrounds in Guidance and Mental Hygiene. Sponsored by Dr H Clay Skinner head of psychology at the college, the group aims to diffuse information on child development and mental hygiene to assist teachers social workers and others in meeting youth needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Gazette
Tempe
Salt River Valley
Arizona State College
R. S. Minnick
Phoenix
H. Clay Skinner
Suit Seeks Block On Hotel Building Arcadia case aims to halt Last Frontier hotel
C S Gilbert of 5105 East Exeter Boulevard filed in Maricopa County Superior Court to stop Last Frontier Incorporated from building a hotel and bar at Camelback and Lafayette roads. The suit claims the project violates Arcadia Subdivision covenants and restrictions. Defendant did not appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Gilbert
East
Exeter Boulevard
Arcadia District
Rent L. Jennings
Maricopa County
Last Frontier, Incorporated
Camelback
Lafayette Roads
Gilbert
Arcadia
Claude W Belcher of Ajo Dies at 63
Claude W Belcher 63 longtime Ajo resident and Phelps Dodge repair foreman died yesterday at Good Samaritan Hospital. Born Feb 4 1886 in Trinidad Colorado he came to Arizona from Bingham Canyon Utah. Survived by wife Carrie body to be taken to Inglewood California for funeral and interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude W. Belcher
Ajo
Good Samaritan Hospital
Phelps-Dodge Corporation
Masons and Elks
Mr. Belcher
Trinidad
Colo
Arizona
Bingham Canyon
Utah
Car
Water rate hike denied for Gila Bend Water Co
The Arizona Corporation Commission denied Gila Bend Water Company's request to raise base water rates from 2.50 to 3.00 for the first 3000 gallons and to increase subsequent charges from 0.35 to 0.50 per 11000 gallons, keeping existing rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Corporation Commission
Gila Bend Water Company
Brazil Plane Crash Kills 20 Survives 2
A DC-3 on a scheduled flight from Sao Paulo to Jacarezinho crashed near Riberao Claro, killing 16 passengers and four crew members. A woman and a five year old child survived with unknown injuries. All aboard Brazilians. no known national or international victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Riberao Claro
Parana
Real Line
Jacarezinho
Sea crash near Banka Island fears casualties
Dutch sources report a Catalina flying boat of Royal Dutch Shell crashed near Banka Island in Muntok Bay. The incident occurred about 300 miles northwest of Batavia with several casualties feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Java
Royal Dutch Shell Oil Company
Banka Island
Muntok Bay
Muntok
Banka ‘Island
Maricopa Officials To Return Alleged Perjurer In Mine Deal
Two Maricopa County officials traveled to Long Beach California to extradite John A Betts a California real estate operator charged with perjury in a 130000 stock swindle linked to Southwestern Mines Incorporated Betts former president faces a May 10 1948 false annual report filing charge with the Arizona Corporation Commission The state says the report overstated assets while 10 000 was listed The case names Constantino Vincent Riccardi as mastermind and he serves a term in another state Betts may waive extradition but a hearing is required in California He faces a 25000 bond at arraignment in West Phoenix The Southwestern Mines affair led to a stockholders complaint and a 130000 loss to investors including a Phoenix doctor The company was ordered into receivership by the Corporation Commission and later reorganized The final line notes a fact about phosphor in fluorescent lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maricopa
Long Beach
Calif
John A. Betts
California
Don Ben Roush
L. C. Botes
Betts
Southwestern Mines, Incorporated
Dan Wisener
Maricopa County
Arizona Corporation Commission
Constantino Vincent Riccardi
Arizona
Justice of the Peace
A. J. Flood
West Phoenix
Warren McCarthy
Southwestern Mines
Corporation Commission
Stroble Pleads Insanity in Child Strangulation Case
Fred Stroble, charged with the strangulation death of 6-year-old Linda Joyce Glacoft, pleads not guilty by reason of insanity. Trial scheduled for Jan. 3 as deputies argue lack of counsel during confession. judge upholds rights. Crowd of 150 watched proceedings as Stroble entered the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Fred Stroble
Linda Joyce Glacoft
John J. Hill
al Matthews
Stroble
Charles J. Fricke
Fricke
Deppe To Attend Managers Meet In Florida
City Manager James T. Deppe will leave tomorrow for West Palm Beach to attend the International City Managers Convention opening Sunday and running through Thursday. In his absence Perry C. Tummins, executive secretary, will handle his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Deppe
West Palm Beach
Fla
Deppe
Perry Co. Tummins
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Mesa
Goodson
Oxygen
Red
National Foundation
Calvert
Calvert Distillers Corp
Mark Wilmer
Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
KIFN
Frank Redfield
Arizona State College At
Garvey
Dr. Fishbein
Board of Trustees
Washington
Connell Crefuse
Carmen Larison Graham, Mgr
Constance Holland
R. Phillips
Edith Hamlin Dixon
Southwestern
Matilde Schaefer
Larry Hayden
Rie
Inglewood
Riccardi
Borden
the Borden Co
Madison Ave
New York
The
Borden Co
Elgins
Gia Weet
Sunbeam
Elgin Stowels
Remington
Parker
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