Brotherhood Week Closes at First Methodist Auditorium
A large Phoenix crowd attended the final Brotherhood Week conference at First Methodist Church Auditorium. Speakers included Mahoney the attorney, Walter Murray a school principal, Sioux Indian student John Wakeman, Rev. John Miaybe, Walter Ong of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and Mesa businessman Pedro Guerrero. The Rev. George Dunne, SJ, moderated, with Rev. Edward O’Rear introducing him. Julian McCreary led eight vocalists in special music by the YWCA Fellowship Chorus.
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First Methodist Church
Brotherhood Wek
Irst Methodist Church
Young Women’s Christian Association World Fellowship Committee
Mahoney
Phoenix
Walter Murray
Wunpar School
John Wakeman
Cook Christian Training School
John Miaybe
Glendale Free Methodist Church
Walter “Ong
Regional Scholastic Art Exhibit Draws 3000 Fans at Phoenix College
About 3,000 people viewed nearly 1,000 pieces by Ari Zonans on opening day of the Regional Scholastic Art Exhibit at Phoenix College. The show includes 961 works across fabric, posters, lettering, photography, ceramics, watercolors, and more, on display in the college gym through Saturday with hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The Census Bureau reports the U.S. population at about 150,183,000 on November 1, 1949.
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Phoenix College
United States
Census Bureau
He ll Get His Vacation But Far From Hawaii
Merrit H Swick a 23 year old from Rockford Illinois used three signed checks from his employer to cash 112,404 then packed his wife and 2 week old baby for Hawaii. He was arrested at Midway Airport while awaiting a San Francisco flight. Police recovered all but 24 cents.
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Chicago
Merrit H. Swick
Swick
Rockford
Ill
Hawaii
Midway Airport
Honolulu
Benjamin Schaider
Schaider
Versatile dress pattern 4523 offered in multiple sizes
The Anne Adams pattern 4523 adapts to house wear, market outings, or spectatorship with fabric choice. It comes in sizes 12 through 20, with size 16 requiring 3% yards of 39 inch fabric. The pattern book promises a free one yard blouse inside, and orders for Spring can be sent with payments to the Phoenix Gazette Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adams
Phoenix Gazette Pattern Dept
P. O
Chicago
Ill
Jet Victim Identified In Tokyo Jet Crash
Lt George W. Hirsch of Stockton California was identified as the pilot killed in a jet fighter crash in West Tokyo last Thursday.
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Tokyo
INS
George W. Hirsch
Stockton
Calif
Burglary Wave Hits Phoenix Homes This Weekend
Several Phoenix residences reported break ins over the weekend. Victims included Carroll W. Davis who lost $580 in jewelry through a bathroom window, Lawrence K. Lindblad with three pairs of women’s shoes a typewriter and two golf bags after a door glass was smashed, Alfred J. Gardner who saw a $125 camera and 50 silver dollars stolen, John E. Ragan missing women’s clothing valued at $125, Perle E. Darrah’s bills fold containing $40, and John M. Mayo noting multiple items from an unfinished house including doors windows and tools.
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Phoenix
Carroll W. Davis
East McKinley Street
Lawrence K. Lindblad
West Willetta Street
Alfred J. Gardner
West Moreland Street
John E Ragan
Portland Street
Perle E. Darrah
Granada Road
John M. Mayo
North 37Th Street
First electric railway system built in Montgomery Alabama
The world’s first electric railway system was constructed and operated in Montgomery Alabama, marking a milestone in urban transit history.
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Montgomery
Ala
Justice Al J Flood Seeks Re-Election In West Phoenix
Justice Al J Flood, 41, announces re election bid for justice of the peace in West Phoenix Precinct subject to the Democratic primary on Sept 12. A Phoenix resident for 39 years he appeals to continue fair impartial public service with experience, noting increased workload and focus on controlling office expenses. He ended 23 years with Southern Pacific Company in January 1949 and was appointed to fill an unexpired term after Wesley Bolin left to become secretary of state. He has five children and lives at 2502 West Monroe Street.
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al J. Flood
Justice of the Peace
West Phoenix
Flood
Phoenix
Southern Pacific Company
Wesley Bolin
California Father and Son Die in Ranch Electric Accident
Funeral services were arranged for Raymond C. Kelly, 17, and his father Robert, 36, after a well drilling boom on their Big Valley ranch struck a power line. The 11,000 volt arc knocked Raymond unconscious. Robert died instantly while aiding his son with a shovel. Artificial respiration failed to save Raymond.
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Lakeport
Calif
INS
Big Valley
Raymond C. Kelly
Robert
Washington Club For Men Planned
A meeting in the Washington School Cafeteria at 8 p m tomorrow will discuss forming a Washington Club For Men in the Washington School area. Possible projects include summer recreation craft and library programs and sponsorship of girls and boys club groups. H A Liem school superintendent will preside and all men in the district are invited.
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Washington
Washington School
West Northern Avenue
H. A. Liem
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