Roy Allen rise in Hollywood lore from Willcox roots
A humorous Gazette column recounts Roy Allen, once Elvie Allen of Willcox, Arizona, poised to rival Tom Mix and Roy Rogers after a five million dollar promotional push. The piece notes his eye surgery funded by local Rotarians and a bank, and recalls other Arizona curiousities from road runner nicknames to a starry night in Phoenix. It also offers quirky vignettes about Dana Milner, Dr. Crathirds, Tommy Farrish, and hotel trivia, blending local pride with light national notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
the Gazette
Roy Allen
Tom Mix
Hoot Gibson
Roy Rogers
Gene Autry
Atizona
Roy
Willcox
Elvie
Elvie Allen
Rex Allen
Phoenix
Dana T. Milner
Alvarado Rd
Valley National Bank
Rotary Club
Ben Turpin
Rotarians
Little Joe the Wrangler
Copper Queen Hospital
Bise
Archie E. Crathirds
King Named City Public Works Director After Brief Board Meeting
Kenneth K. King was approved as city director of public works without a competitive exam. He has held the post on a temporary basis and filed the sole application for the $10,000 yearly job. Labor leaders present urged accountability for city administration while signaling objections to similar waivers for finance and health posts. Civil Service Board to discuss applicants for the director of finance on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth K. King
Civil Service Board
King
Nicholas Udall
Elmer F. Vickers
Arizona State Federation of Labor
Paul Peterson
States County
H. B. Radcliffe
Phoenix Central Labor Council
Vickers
College Head To Visit Here
President Alexander Grant Ruthven of the University of Michigan will visit the American Institute for Foreign Trade Monday afternoon. Dr. William Shirts, institute director and former Michigan instructor, and 10 Michigan alumni students will greet Ruthven, who has led several scientific expeditions in the Americas. About 100 Michigan alumni and friends will attend a dinner at Bud Brown's Barn at 8 p.m. William Osborn serves as dinner chairman. Ruthven will arrive in the Valley tomorrow and plans to stay a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Grant Ruthven
University of Michigan
American Institute For Foreign Trade
William Shirts
Michigan
University
Dr. Ruthven
Central
South America
Bud Brown
William Osborn
Ruthven
Teen exchanges and dances highlight YWCA events
Interracial and intercultural teen exchanges are emphasized by the YWCA with a regularly scheduled teen night at the Phoenix building. The first glow of Y-Teen activities included games, sports, crafts, singing, and dancing. A Colonial Ball at PUHS showcases a formal date event with decorations and entertainment. West High invites Valley High students to a Fresh Hat Ball after the West High game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Phoenix
YWCA
Elba Sandoval
Phoenix Union High School
Las Estrellitas
Rubie Henry
Carver High School
West High
Valley High School
Mesa
Slater Sombrero Captures Harvey for Phoenix Run
Harvey the six foot two inch rabbit and title role star of Mary Chase’s play comes to Sombrero Playhouse in Phoenix for a week starting February 28. The engagement marks a first independent production release for Sombrero after Last year’s Born Yesterday. Frances Bavier will play Vera with Ann Lee and Dick Charlton producing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Broadway
Phoenix
Mary Chase
London
Sombrero Playhouse
Sombrero
William Bendix
Chumley's Rest
Ann Lee
Dick Charlton
Dowd
Frances Bavier
Orce
Vera
Strange Bedfellows
the Playhouse
Arizona
Sallie Brophy
City to Enforce Regs On Temporary Street Repair
Phoenix moves to enforce stricter contracts with utilities for temporary street repairs to reduce car damage and motorist disruption. Public Works Director Kenneth King orders Engineering to review specs after safety inspector Carl Rawlings reports hazardous detours and stalled bus service, citing a January incident with two buses needing digging out.
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City of
Phoenix
Kenneth King
Public Works
King
R. Gail Baker
Carl Rawlings
City Transportation Department
Rawlings
15Th Avenue
Washington Street
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Stookie Allen
Lakewood
Ohio
Roadrunners
Star OF
TWA
New York
Ireland
la Guardia Field
Neundland
Atlantic
Heimer
Tommy Farrish
Tommy
Adams
Central Ave
Yuma
Glendale
St. Francis
Nob Hill
Frisco
Board
E. Thomas Rd
Reentattle
Vy Della Martin
Della
Phoenix Union High School Junior Council
PUHS
Bob Aus
Tin
Junior Council
Phoenix College
Phoenix Union
Helen Gilliland
Marvin Weisberg
Shirley Johnson
Barbara Witten
Barbara Greer
Nola Hallett
Doris Smith
Joan Trauscht
Mary Lou Ruffin
Mary Yee
Dottie Wilson
Loretta Jarosimek
Betsy Anne Slack
Roxie Green
Nancy Englehart
Shirley Kirkyendall
Virginia Howell
Marilyn Gabay
Joan Schmelger
Rayna Gay Pace
Phyliss Prisner
Marilyn Soderburg
Peggy Eisenhart
Marilyn Johnston
Pat Finley
Carol Erickson
Philco
Elevision
George C €Sforth
West Washton
Slater- Sombrero
Elwood P. Dowd
Frank Fay
Brook Pemberton
Fay
Joe E. Brown
James Stewart
Jack Whiting
Rudy Vallee
James Dunn
Miss Brophy
Frank Brophy
Will
Ances Bavier
Lewis Martin
Valley
Junior Hadassah
Encanto Park Club House
Marilyn Bender
Elaine Bein
Ruth Gottlieb
Leatrice Adelson
Shirley Hoffman
Lefty
Festival Playhouse
East McDowell Road
Mr. Lincoln
Lois Halladay
Lou Beth Jagoda
Georgia Giragi
Adrian Bradley
Theron Vines
Ruby Campbell
First Avenue
Modeling
Sue Sizemore
Estell Compton
Powers School
Teenagers — Business Women
Housewives
Goldwaters
Tuxedo Rental Service
East Washington
Miller’s
FOX Theatre
Rees Forfection
Azabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Ardena Perfection Cream
Howdy Pardners
Valley of the Sun
Ima
Gally
Prescott
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