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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1950

Page

4

Bills for 7 Million Expenditures See Senate House Action

Bills proposing more than seven million dollars are before the Special session of the Legislature with twelve moving to second reading. Included are a 1.19 million appropriation to activate the Arizona Employers Retirement Fund and a 42,800 companion bill for retirement fund administration.

Senate House Arizona Harold Giss Yuma County GISS Arizona Children’s Colony Board A. L. Bartlett Pinal County State Hospital For

Car Robber Urged To Mend His Ways

Roy Thomas Helms a 24 year old transient electrician who stole a station wagon at Mesa was sentenced to two to three years in state prison. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Francis J Donofrio urged rehabilitation and post release guidance. Helms said he had been in trouble since being orphaned at seven after being released from Huntsville Texas prison last August for robbery. He explained he took the car after seeing a key while walking through Arizona.

Roy Thomas Helms Mesa State Maricopa County Francis J. Donofrio Helms Huntsville Texas Arizona

Phoenician Shot Suspect Quizzed

James T. Holloway, 26, of 1124 South 12th Avenue, was treated at St. Monica's Hospital for a gunshot wound to the abdomen received about 1:50 a.m. near 15th Avenue and Buckeye Road. His condition was described as critical. Deputies arrested a suspect who was being questioned by Art Van Haren, deputy county attorney.

James T. Holloway South 12Th Avenue St. Monica’s Hospital 15Th Avenue Buckeye Road Art van Haren

Two Weeks Off for Thinking and Play Time

A speaker explains plans to take two weeks off for thinking and enjoying winter activities. He jokes about fixing up to be ready for summer, getting an oil change, and balancing work with golf, fishing, and skeet shooting. He urges Mable to expect his absence and hopes for a 2:1 play to work ratio.

Mable Smith

Dutch Army Officer Westerling Deported From Singapore

A deportation order was issued in Singapore against Capt. R. P. P. Westerling, former Dutch Army Commander turned guerrilla chieftain in Indonesia. He is to be deported to Holland as a Dutch citizen while the U S S demands extradition for alleged rebellion, though Singapore authorities cite lack of an extradition treaty. Westerling was arrested on arrival for entering the crown colony without a permit.

Singapore R. P. P. Westerling Indonesia Holland United States Crown Colony Westerling

Burch To Open Law Office In Phoenix

Frank Haze Burch former sheriff's deputy and Arizona State Bar admittee will practice law in Phoenix with John P. Von Blum. They set up an office March 15 at 44 North First Avenue. Burch, University of Arizona graduate and Navy veteran, is brother to Lewis Burch in Phoenix politics. their father Haze Burch was slain in 1925 by two desperadoes.

Frank Haze Burch State Bar of Arizona Phoenix John P. von Blum North First Avenue von Blum Oberlin Ohio Burch University of Arizona Sheriff's Office Phoenix College South Pacific Lewis Burch Haze Burch

Air Sergeant Found Shot in Mesa Home

Special to The Phoenix Gazette Mesa February 28 Sergeant Robert Knapp 26 of the 3525th Squadron Williams Field was found shot to death last night in a bedroom at 443 East Third Street Mesa Police reported two wounds one in the chest and one in the head Knapp and his wife Elsie 23 were reportedly divorcing and he was said to be despondent He had two children Herbert 3 and David 5 Powder burns were found around the wounds.

Phoenix Gazette Mesa Robert Knapp 3525Th Williams Field East Third Street Knapp Elsie Herbert David

Denfeld Ends Navy Career at Boston Naval Base

Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, former chief of naval operations, departed Boston Naval Base for the last time as a Navy officer amid a 17-gun salute and band music. At 58, he retires after nearly 38 years in service, having been replaced by Admiral Forrest P. Sherman in the postunification period. The Westboro native was commissioned as an ensign from the Naval Academy in 1912.

Boston Auld Lang Syne Adml Louis E. Denfeld Naval Operations Boston Naval Base Navy Denfeld Forrest P. Sherman Armed Services Westboro Mass U.S. Naval Academy

Thirty two Drowned In Rescue Attempt

In western Iceland near Reykjanes, two lifeboats capsized while rescuing crew from the stranded British tanker Clam. Thirty two seamen, mostly Chinese, were feared drowned. only four were saved from the capsized craft. Fifteen Clam crew members were rescued earlier by breeches buoy as the tanker grounded after breaking from a tug.

Reykjavik Iceland Reykjanes

Phoenix Man Lambert Hanson Sr Dies at 67

Funeral services for Lambert Hanson Sr. 67 of 3139 West Encanto Boulevard will be held at 7 p m in the Drawing Room Chapel of A L Moore and Sons Mortuary. He died at home after two years in Phoenix where he ran two service stations. He was a Goodyear retiree from Akron and a Fraternal Order of Eagles member. Survivors include three daughters two sons and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lambert Hanson West Encanto Boulevard A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary Bridgeport Ohio Hanson Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Phoenix Order of Eagles Otis Gordon Glenn Thoenen Paul Weekley Shady Side John G Lambert Hanson, Jr

Fishing Yeggs Haul Thousands From Drug Store Safe

Houston police said criminals used a fishing method to extract several thousand dollars from the Mading drug store warehouse safe. They bored a hole, flooded the compartment, and fished the money as it floated to the top. The exact amount was not yet known.

Houston Yeggs Mading Drug Store

Man Released in Extortion Case

Police freed Pat Ray Valdez from jail after a complaining witness in an extortion case said he would not sign a complaint. Nils Quant Levine, who runs a rooming house at 2512 East Madison Street, paid $2000 following a threat linked to a wife and Levine being seen together. Valdez admitted receiving the money and turning it over, and after a meeting with Douglas Clark, deputy county attorney, he was ordered released.

Pat Ray Valdez East Madison Street Nils Quant Levine Levine Valdez Douglas Clark

Resort Adds Apartments at Town and Country Lodge

R. S. Wieding announces a new four apartment unit with kitchenettes at Town and Country Lodge on East Ocotillo Road. The $35,000 building contains studio apartments and three bedroom units. all accommodations have kitchen facilities except private rooms. Plans call for more units this summer due to high demand and a bigger next season. The lodge, started two years ago, now has 19 units and features a swimming pool and game room.

Ocotillo Road R. S. Wieding Wieding

Edwin M Hull Dies in Phoenix After 44 Years

Edwin M Hull longtime Phoenix resident died at Good Samaritan Hospital. He worked for Central Arizona Light and Power from 1906 to 1950 retiring on his 65th birthday as credit manager. Survived by son James S Hull two sisters and one grandchild. Funeral arrangements set with A L Moore and Sons Mortuary.

Edwin M. Hull Phoenix Good Samaritan Hospital West Wilshire Drive Hull Central Arizona Light and Power Company Alton James S. Hull M. E. Blystone Huron S. D Walter Riddell Maitland Fla A. L. Moore and Sons Mortuary

Jury to hear Cooper case in grand theft trial

A jury of 11 men and one woman will hear evidence in the state case against Frank G. Cooper a 44 year old Phoenix bail bondsman charged with eight counts of grand theft Testimony was to start today after opening statements Judge Gordon Farley of Nogales presiding Jurors named include Carl L Pace Howard E Godown Thomas S Tailer John Barlas Clarence Lee Henry J Berkhout Mansford C Neese George H Rodgers Anton R Hared Robert E Morris J E Kliinefelter and Mrs Mary O Bodine An alternate juror Herbert B Schafer was listed

Frank G. Cooper Phoenix Maricopa County Superior Court Gordon Farley Nogales Farley Cooper Carl L. Pace South 22Nd Avenue Howard E. Godown North 28Th Street Thomas S. Tailer Biltmore Estates John Barlas North Seventh Street Clarence Lee Tolleson Henry J. Berkhout

Flames Destroy Home At Parker

A fire at Parker destroyed the residence of William R. Patrick, a local businessman. Damages estimated at $10,000. Patrick and his family, asleep in the house, escaped injury as volunteers moved a truck and car from the driveway but could not save the home or furnishings.

Parker William R. Patrick Patrick

Top Officers Join In Chase

Two men aged 29 and 33 refused to pay 40 cents at City Bus Terminal Cafe near 127 West Jefferson. Police Chief Earl O’Clair, Detectives Welsh and Valenzuela, and Sheriff Boies joined the chase. the pair were captured near the courthouse and jailed for investigation of defrauding an inn keeper.

Third Avenue Washington Street Ned Watson Earl O’clair West Jefferson Street O'Clair Dale Welsh Joseph Valenzuela Welsh O’clair Valenzuela Maricopa L. C. Boies

MIT Alumnus Forecasts Fast Oil Discoveries and Fuel Innovations

Dr Warren Kendal Lewis, MIT professor and oil consultant, told alumni that U S geologists are finding oil faster than consumption. He discussed coal to gasoline, hydrogenation, and Fischer Tropsch history, and described a fluidized powder method to use low grade lignites as motor fuel. He planned to visit Houston and Brownsville to advance related projects.

United State Warren Kendal Lewis Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Houston Percy Keith Brownsville Tex

Path to Health and Freedom Through Christian Science

Thousands worldwide discover a path to harmony and health via transforming spiritual understanding from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy. The reading rooms in Phoenix offer Bible, Science and Health, and related literature for purchase, loan, or perusal with an invitation to use the facilities and a coupon for readers.

God

Reading Room Request for Science and Health Library Edition

A notice from the Christian Science Reading Room at 100 Heard Building Phoenix offers to mail postpaid a copy of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy in the blue cloth Library Edition. Include name street city and state.

Mary Baker Eddy Christian Science Reading Room Heard Building Phoenix

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Sam J. Head Chae Second Ave West van Buren Cooper Case van Buren Street Mansford C. Neese East Jackson Street George H. Rodgers Anton R. Hared West Weldon Avenue Robert ,E. Morris North 37Th Street J. E. Kliinefelter South 20Th Street Mary O. Bodine Monte Vista Road Herbert B. Schafer Randolph Road Mother of Pearl Yellow Kuehne Health and Freedom Science and Health Christian Science Reading City and C.O.D E. van Buren Aah
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