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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1949

Page

4

Adult Classes Formed in Sunnyslope Community Plan

Desert Mission outlines adult education and cultural programs in Sunnyslope with classes in conversational Spanish public speaking child psychology and play production. The six program concert series starts November 22 at Sunnyslope Presbyterian Church with Charles Coulter directing the community chorus rehearsal Monday at 7 30 p m.

Phoenix Gazette Sunnyslope Desert Mission Sunnyslope Presbyterian Church Mission North Third Street Orpheus Club Church Charles Coulter North Phoenix High School

Court To Hear Yacht Bandit Mercy Appeal

The California Supreme Court set November 2 to hear an appeal from Lloyd Sampsell the so called yacht bandit. He received the death sentence in San Quentin for murder tied to a San Diego finance company robbery. Arrested in Phoenix he surrendered to FBI agents after threats to army officers.

Sacramento Calif State Supreme Court Lloyd Sampsell Sampsell Bay Area San Quentin San Diego Phoenix Ariz Los Angeles Midwest Army Federal Bureau of Investigation

AFL To Drive For Members

The AFL aims to add one million members before the 1950 elections. Delegates at the 68th convention in St. Paul approved state rallies in January to coordinate membership growth with political activity next year. The federation currently lists 8 million members.

ST. Paul Minn American Federation of Labor AFL

Greater Phoenix Days Buy an Auto Guide From Local Traditions

A humorous guide shares old time car buying rituals in Phoenix during Greater Phoenix Days. Citizens are pictured kicking tires, rocking from the bumper, or stepping on clutches, with insurance and safety quips about bumper jumps and starter tests.

Phoenix

Two Phoenix Deer Hunters Injured In Car Accident

Two Phoenix business men are hospitalized after a head-on crash near Wilhoit southwest of Prescott while returning from a Kaibab National Forest deer hunt. J. P. Horne aged 45 and L. H. Williams aged 60 were admitted to Prescott Community Hospital with back, head, and chest injuries. A third person, Mrs Helen Tarnacht of California, was also hospitalized. Williams' son Livy Williams confirmed the men had traveled to Kaibab earlier in the week. Police noted both cars were seriously damaged and a straight highway stretch was involved.

Phoenix Kaibab National Forest Wilhoit Prescott Prescott Community Hospital Horne Williams Helen Tasnacht California Arizona Highway Patrol Livy Williams Kaibab Richard Henderson East Oak Street Henderson Veterans Administration Shelton Greyhound Bus Lines Karl Hoffman North 11Th Street Donna Ellington North 36Th Street St. Monica’s Hospital Central Avenue Indian School Road Don Kenny North 30Th Street William Bratt East Cheery -Lynn Drive

Cochise County Clinic Program Is Announced

Cochise County economic witnesses will discuss area assets and needs at Greater Arizona's Cochise County Clinic in Bisbee starting Monday. Mayor Ben Williams and Phelps Dodge’s Charles Kuzell head a roster covering power, mining, agriculture, irrigation, border trade, and more with a banquet at the Copper Queen Hotel.

Bisbee Cochise County Greater Arizona Ben Williams Douglas Charles Kuzell Phelps Dodge Corporation Williams Kuzell Arizona San Pedro Robert Cline Palominas Cline J. H. Moeur The Arizona Reclamation Association Cochise County Court House William H. Johnson Tucson Daily Citizen Copper Queen Hotel H. H. Idle Arizona Edison Co Mike Bennett REA Bisbee-Douglas Grant McCurdy Carmy Page James L. Finley Arizona Cattle Growers’ Association Fort Huachuca Ralph P. Merritt War Assets Administration Gilbert Thompson Elfrida Dairy Farmer Fort Bowie A. R. Spikes Chiricahua National Monument Forest Service Real Carrello Agua Prieta Weldon Heald Hereford W. W. Patrick Gadsden Joe Wilcox Shattuck Dean Mining Corporation Harry Parks Willcox Merchant Waldo Dicus Palominas Rancher M. W. McPherson Elfrida Ralph Morrow Wild Life Conservation E. C. Hill, Sr McNeal Joe Mauzy Merchant Jose Ortiz Presidente Alfonso Morales James Glascock

Southern Arizona Druggists To Meet

NOGALES Ariz Oct 8 Plans are made to entertain over 100 Arizona druggists at the annual district meeting of the Arizona Pharmaceutical Association in Nogales on Oct 23 Jose Colunga a local drug store operator is in charge of arrangements Druggists from 10 Southern Arizona cities are expected to attend and several Sonora cities have been invited A banquet will be held that night in Nogales Sonora.

Nogales Ariz Arizona Arizona Pharmaceutical Association Jose Colunga Sonora

Tempe Community Chest sets goal for drive at four thousand five hundred

Tempe officials announce a $4500 Community Chest goal to be used by agencies such as Tempe District Welfare Association, Camp Fire Girls, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Hi Y and Y Teens. Kick off dinner planned Oct 18 with Scout Troop 79 serving. drive begins Oct 19 led by co chairmen Laurence Carr and Larry Miller with help from Tempe Woman's Club and other groups.

153 Earn College Degrees At Summer School Sessions

Tempe reports 153 Arizona State College students completed degrees in the 1949 Summer session. Diploma ceremonies will be held next May for the 1950 class, with ASU total graduates projected at 700, a 20 percent rise from 553 in 1949. The list includes numerous named grads from Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, and other cities, across bachelor arts and sciences degrees.

Phoenix Gazette Tempe Arizona State College ASC Grady Gammage USC Chelor Lagoon Houke Gina Soneyang G

Correction on bail and charge for Lionel J. Pina

The Phoenix Gazette incorrectly reported a $50 bail posting. Lionel J. Pina, 22, 2038 East Moreland Street, is charged with attempted assault on a Phoenix woman and has forfeited the $50 bail.

Lionel J. Pina East Moreland Street Phoenix Gazette Phoenix

Chandler Boy to Receive Highest FFA Degree

Kenneth L. England, 19, of Chandler, will be awarded the American Farmer degree at the three day FFA convention in Kansas City. He is among 60 Arizona youths and 237 Americans to earn the honor, with a $25 foundation award. He and five delegation members travel by Santa Fe streamliner and buses. state officials and entertainment line the program.

Kenneth L. England Chandler Future Farmers of America Kansas City Arizona Future Farmers of America Foundation W. B. England England Joe Trueba Glendale Lee Huber Mesa Kent Drysdale, Jr Yuma Anthony Gregan Santa Fe Phoenix Clyde R. Farr Twain K. Black FFA Clarence Lydie Peoria Morris Buffington Tolleson Alben W. Barkley National Grange Albert S. Goss National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs of Great Britain

Arizona Leaders Weigh Taxes and Industry Hurdles

A Arizona conference on state workers compensation and industrial growth drew Governor Garvey and legislative leaders. They debated high rates, school taxes, freight and power costs while Oregon's tax model and a Little Hoover Commission study were examined for guidance.

Garvey Arizona Oregon McKay Yavapai County Raymond Langham House of Representatives Jack Commard Mesa Alfred Paul, Jr Paul Spur W. A. McBride Safford Harry Wimberly South Phoenix R. H. Wallace J. W. Estes Phoenix James Ewing Tucson Wallace Ewing House Everling Cummard Paul House Aeronautics Committee

Governor McKay To Leave For Oregon Monday

Governor Douglas McKay of Oregon, vacationing at the Flying E Ranch near Wickenburg, will depart Monday for Salem after a stop in Phoenix to board a plane for the return trip. He arrived Thursday night.

Wickenburg Douglas McKay Oregon Flying E Ranch Here Salem Phoenix Mr. McKay

Peoria FFA Delegate Heads to National Convention

Clarence Lydic a Peoria High School sophomore and Peoria FFA vice president leaves for the Kansas City FFA convention He is chosen to represent Arizona in the national FFA Chorus due to his club activity and musical talent The student son of Merle Lydie Route 1 Glendale belongs to Hi Y and Letterman clubs plays center on Peoria’s 11 man football team studies saxophone and sings in the boys chorus His sending is supported by the Peoria FFA Chapter the High School Music Department and the Peoria Kiwanis Club

FFA Chorus Phoenix Gazette Peoria Clarence Lydic Peoria High School Future Farmers of America Kansas City Lydic FFA Arizona Merle Lydie Route 1 Glendale Hi-Y Peoria Kiwanis

Christian Churches of Arizona Convention Opens in Tucson

The annual convention of the Christian Churches of Arizona meets at First Christian Church in Tucson starting Monday and runs through Wednesday. Speakers include Dr. Galen Lee Rose state secretary of Northern California Christian Churches Raymond Mills missionary of Disciples of Christ to Paraguay and Dr. George Reeves president of Chapman College Los Angeles. Women’s missionary group hosts a luncheon Wednesday noon followed by banquets for lay men and children’s workers at 6 pm.

Phoenix Gazette Tucson The Christian Churches of Arizona First Christian Church Galen Lee Rose Northernifornia Christian Churches Raymond Mills Disciples of Christ Paraguay George Reeves Chapman College Los Angeles

Mrs. Ruth Loomis Dies In Pasadena

Mrs. Ruth Loomis, widow of Cr. B. Loomis former manager of Arizona Edison Company, died in Pasadena California. Funeral arrangements are pending. She and her family lived in Miami 27 years before moving to California. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Margaret L. Craig of Bakersfield and Mrs. Elinor L. Brown of Verdugo City California.

Miami Ruth Loomis Pasadena Calif Cr. B. Loomis Arizona Edison Company California Loomis Margaret L. Craig Bakersfield Elinor L. Brown Verdugo City

Burial Set For Hannegan

Robert E. Hannegan who guided Truman into the White House will be buried Monday in Calvary Cemetery after funeral services held yesterday. He died of a heart attack Thursday at age 46 as head of the Democratic National Committee. President Truman sent a message to Mrs. Hannegan amid the sorrow. Shawl weaving declines in India's Vale of Kashmir with hand looms producing scarves from superfine pashmina wool.

ST. Louis Robert E. Hannegan Truman White House Catholic Calvary Cemetery Hannegan Democratic National Committee India Kashmir

Mine Strikes Prompt Government Plea to Restart Talks

United Press reported the government urged John L. Lewis and coal operators to end the 20 day strike and resume direct talks. Cy rus Ching warned of stronger action if no agreement, as 500000 in steel and 380000 in coal disputes threaten shortages and 2 million workers by month end. Aluminum plants looming strike, RCA Victor plants mobilized, and unemployment claims rose to 600000.

John L. Lewis CIO Federal Cyrus Ching Lewis United Mine Workers Aluminum Company of America

Building Destroyed By $50,000 Blaze

In Oakland California a fast spreading blaze destroyed the Foster and Kleiser Building. Winds fanned flames and exploding gas tanks. An advertising firm spokesman estimated damage at 50000 dollars, with only a new office wing and a garage spared.

Oakland Calif Black Square Foster and Kleiser

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