Miss America backs Phoenix Little Theater bond drive
Jacque Mercer former Miss America 1949 visits Phoenix to support the theater's campaign for a new home. She buys one $3 percent debenture bond from James Minotto as supporters push to raise $50,000 by January 1. total project cost is about $120,000 with Civic Center Association funding $50,000 and the remainder from bonds. Mercer has long ties to the theater, dating from high school days, and the drive emphasizes bonds as investments.
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Phoenix Little Theater
James Minotto
Miss Mercer
Suilding Bonds
Arizona Society For Crippled Children
Stephen Shadegg
Civic Center
Civic Center Association
Theater Group
Shadegg
Poster Girl Ready for Long Train Trip and Meet the President
Wanda Wiley, an eight year old polio survivor from Austin, selected as National Foundation poster girl, will celebrate Christmas with Santa then voyage to New York and Washington on January 10 to boost the March of Dimes campaign. She has braces and crutches, with new wardrobe being fitted in New York, and awaits possible future surgery. Her sister Joyce, also affected by polio, uses a wheelchair. The Travis County March of Dimes chapter has spent over $8,000 on their care and treatment.
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Wanda Wiley
New York
Washington
Wanda
National Foundation For
Basil O’connor
Warm Springs
Earl N. Wiley
Texas
Joyce
Brackenridge Hospital
Ous
Travis County
Agricultural Job Exams Scheduled in Southwest
Examinations for agricultural aids at field stations in Yuma Glendale and Tucson and two California stations have been announced by the United States Civil Service. Higher grade posts require specialized agricultural experience while other positions need general farming or ranching experience. Applications available at any first or second class post office. Applications close January 12.
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Yuma
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Tucson
California
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