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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1949

Page

4

Burr Decision Set For Nov. 6 By Council

A hearing on the appeal of Walden V. Burr the dismissed Arizona Highway Patrol captain concluded with a ruling expected by November 6. Burr denied claims of laxity and improper conduct while acknowledging some off duty off hours activity during January and while on traffic duties in Flagstaff. The Merit System Council members presided with R J Ellis and E J Warner present. Burr was represented by E T Cusick.

Walden V. Burr Arizona Highway Patrol State Merit System Council Burr Patrol G. Walker Merit System Council Perry Ling Elks Club Flagstaff Arizona State College A. G. Walker Highway Patrol Tucson Walker Don Hays Hays R. J. Ellis Casa Grande E. J. Warner Douglas E. T. Cusick

New GI Bill School Rules Take Effect Next Tuesday

Washington AP reports two key changes for veterans under the GI Bill go into effect on Nov 1. Advisement and guidance are required for those switching fields. new eligibility certificates list exact course and school. Existing certificates remain valid if the veteran stays in the same field and school. Veterans urged to verify school eligibility and course status with a VA office.

Washington Veterans Administration Congress

Halloween Carnival Opens Tomorrow at Immaculate Heart School

The Mothers' Club of Immaculate Heart of Mary School sponsors the second annual bazaar and Halloween Carnival tomorrow on the school grounds. Activities include games a fish pond booths handmade articles and Mexican foods with prizes for the most original and funniest costumes. Proceeds benefit the school's general fund.

Mothers’ Club of the Immaculate Heart of Mary School Barney Cahill Arnold Arvizu Leo Zapata Louie Cruz

Auto Survey Approved by Northern Arizona Chambers

The Arizona Automobile Association favorably considered a request from Winslow Kingman Holbrook and Flagstaff chambers to survey northern towns aiming to establish a branch likely at Flagstaff. Al Brown manager of the association's headquarters stated today at 823 North First Street.

The Arizona Automobile Association Winslow, Kingman, Holbrook Flagstaff

Free State Fair to Feature Daily Stage Acts at Fountain Plaza

The Arizona State Fair will offer four daily free stage shows at Fountain Plaza beginning Friday for ten days. Acts include Rafe Davis The Original Radio Rube, a porker by Mert and Gert, Wally Blair the juggling unicyclist, Russ Clark puppet show, Bozo the magician, Bill Morrell skaters, and pantomime acts. Shows run 11:30 am 2:15 pm and 3:30 pm with benches provided and nearby refreshment stands and a Kiddie Bank for children.

Fountain Plaza Paul F. Jones Fair Commission Kiddie Bank Rafe Davis Mert Gert Wally Blair Russ Clark Bozo Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circuses Orpheum Bill Morrell Judy Canova Los Angeles Biltmore Bowl

Mother of Month Contest Hosted by Army in Phoenix

The Phoenix Recruiting Station begins a Mother of the Month program selecting from about 230 mothers of new Army enlistees. The winner earns an expense free trip to Fort Ord California to observe training and living conditions of her son. A luncheon and radio interview will announce and judge the winner based on poise personality and conversation.

Phoenix United States Army Fort Ord Calif Arizona Ralph Barry Greater Phoenix Tee Gene Doyle KOY

Pratt Gilbert marks 50th anniversary with honors to Cyril Gilbert

Cyril S Gilbert honored at Pratt Gilbert Company by 80 guests in Hotel Westward Ho. KTAR's J Howard Pyle cited Gilbert as Arizona growth catalyst. 41 employees received service awards. five got wrist watches for 25+ years. Family members present. company history traced from 1899 wagon shop to 1930 30,000 square foot warehouse and offices.

Pratt-Gilbert Company South Seventh Street Westward Ho Cyril S. Gilbert J. Howard Pyle KTAR Ari Charles Hill M. G. Segovia Walter B. Smith P. J. Dingle Paul L. Estrada Gilbert Elbert Gilbert DuPont Chemical Company Philadelphia Frank Gilbert Gilbert Pump and Equipment Company Phoenix Stanley Gilbert Pratt Gilbert Charles H. Pratt South First Street Washington and Jefferson Streets South Seventh East Grant Streets

Pioneer Resident Nick Pomaro Dies in Phoenix

Nicolas Nick Pomaro a 76 year old Phoenix resident since 1907 died early today at Good Samaritan Hospital after two years of ill health. An Italian immigrant from Naples who arrived in 1880 he owned property on South Seventh Street and farmed on Lateral 21 near Buckeye road. Survived by wife Carmela Cappelo Pomaro funeral arrangements were pending at Mortensen Kingsley Mortuary.

Nicolas Nick) Pomaro Phoenix Good Samaritan Hospital Mr. Pomaro United States Naples Italy Youngstown Ohio Lateral 21 Buckeye Road Tempe Carmela Cappelo Pomaro Mortensen-Kingsley Mortuary

Willamette University: Oldest Northwest higher learning

Willamette University in Oregon stands as the oldest institution of higher learning in the Northwest, dating back to its founding and shaping regional education over generations.

Willamette University Oregon Northwest

Halloween Party At American Lutheran Church

Young people of all faiths are invited to a Halloween party tomorrow night at the American Lutheran Church on 1830 West Glenrosa Avenue. A secular film and brief vesper service precede the event which will include a snake dance, group activities, a ghost story, warm food, and costume judging.

American Lutheran Church West Glenrosa Avenue

Insurance Tax Hearing Draws Phoenicians

Three Phoenicians left for Washington to appear before the House Ways and Means Committee on an inquiry into tax procedures of mutual benefit insurers in Arizona. Edward Jacobson will represent the state while Robert Weaver represents the insurers and Carl Betz from the Arizona Corporation Commission also attends. They aim to block a potential tax on income in insurance company reserve funds, arguing mortuary funds are not true income as they are kept for policyholder protection.

Jacobson Arizona

School Party Set Monday Halloween Carnival Planned

The William T. Machan School PTA will host a Halloween carnival at 6 p.m. Monday on the school grounds with food stands games and a costume parade plus a white elephant sale and cartoons. Co-chairs are Wayne Simmons and Ed Mell.

William T. Machan School Parent-Teacher Association Wayne Simmons Ed Mell

Arizonans end talks on Air Force center site in Kingman

Washington dispatch reports a Arizona delegation including Governor Garvey and Congressman Patten left for home after a two hour Pentagon session with Air Force officials led by Air Force Secretary Symington. Talks remain noncommittal as other states push for the project.

Washington Kingman Air Force Engineering Development Center Dan E. Garvey Harold Patten Air Force W. Stuart Symington Pentagon Arizona Phoenix and Kingman Chambers of Commerce St. Louis Garvey Hoover, Davis and Parker Hoover Dam Air Engineering Center Congress

Alaska reunion in Phoenix links cross continental memories

In Phoenix a gathering of Edwin and Mrs. Seiler, Olga Brenes, Miss Hecker, and Ebby Hawerlander recalls a 1944 Anchorage friendship. Haverlander, a former Alaska Photo Dept. photographer, recounts glacier travels. Seiler, an airways engineer, reflects on wartime duties and Alaska airport projects while Brenes’ family ties highlight postwar connections between Alaska and the mainland.

Phoenix Southwest Arctic Circle Alaska Edwin W. Seiler Anchorage Olga Brenes Hollywood Polly Hecker Ebby Hawerlander Miss Hecker Hawerlander Haverlander Alaska Photo Department U. S. Signal Corps Seiler Civil Aeronautics Administration Snow Miss Brenes Josefina Seiler Puerto Rico New York City Lita Lita, Miss Hecker and Haverlander Roger Edwin Seiler Josefina Roger 8 West Roosevelt Street

Tomaris Wins Delay of Sentence in Maricopa Court

Tomaris 36 of 306 East Osborn Road won a delay in sentence as Judge Thalheimer granted time for motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment. He was convicted of resisting an officer after a Feb. 24 highway pursuit on Central Avenue. His sentencing is moved to Nov. 19.

Tom Tomaris East Osborn Road Maricopa County Superior Court Walter J. Thalheimer Tomaris Central Avenue Sunnyslope Eugene John Wilson Don Rabbe Wesley R. Martin

Rate Decision Set Monday On Mountain States Rates

William T. Brooks announced a Monday decision on Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company rate hike request. A five day hearing ended with the utility seeking authority to raise annual post tax revenue by $947000. The commission had denied the request after a prior May and June hearing citing dial conversion potential revenue increases.

William T. Brooks Arizona Corporation Commission Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company

Legal challenge to Peking Case raid warrant validity

U S Treasury agents raid at 148 South First Street last July 21. Five suspects Shorty Wong Chee Bud Hae Henry Tin Tang Poy Yee Johnny Tong face court action. Lawyers argue the search warrant lacked sufficient evidence, challenging legality under the constitution. Opium and smoking equipment were seized.

U. S. Treasury Peking South First Street Dave W. Ling Shorty Wong Chee Bud Hae Henry Tin Tang Poy Yee Johnny Tong

Arizona sticker aids inspectors at border during nov set

Arizona Agricultural Inspection Station will issue stickers on November 1 showing an outline of the state and the Ho Ho Kam image to identify autos passed by quarantine inspectors. Red and yellow squares read Ho Ho Kam says How Nice to have you with us in Arizona.

Arizona Arizona Agricultural Inspection Station Ho-Ho Kam

Florists Plan Open House for National Flower Week

Phoenix florists announce an open house Thursday from 6 to 9 p m in observance of National Flower Week. Governor Garvey designated the week starting tomorrow and will receive a flower arrangement Monday. Grant W Slawson notes visitors will get a flower free, and the proclamation cites the Society of American Florists promoting appreciation of flowers and growing things.

Phoenix Florists Dan E. Garvey Grant W. Slawson McElhaney’s Florists Garvey Society of American Florists

Modern Indians Dance In Shadow Of Ruins

Two modern day Indian tribes the Hopi and Jemez performed authentic dances near the Ho Ho Kam ruins in Phoenix. The shows featured native costumes, chants, tom toms and bells, with Pinon Dance by the Jemez outside their Pueblo. Tickets cost 1 and special buses ferried crowds from Pueblo Grande.

Arizona New Mexico Phoenix Dons Club Jemez Pueblo Pop-Chalee Lee Taos Fred Wilson Photo Shop Republic and Gazette World Travel Bureau Pueblo Grande

Banker urges amendment to boost Phoenix jobs

George Christie of the First National Bank of Arizona spoke to the Optimist Club about Charter Amendment 3 in the November city election. He said the measure would exempt manufacturers from the city inventory tax and adjust factory machinery assessments, with no link to efforts to cut school taxes.

George Christie First National Bank of Arizona Optimist Club Phoenix Christie

Garfield School PTA Meeting Delayed to November Seventh

The Garfield School Parent-Teacher Association will hold its meeting in the school library on November 7 at 1 p m instead of the previously announced date of November 4.

Garfield

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Council Jones Davis California Barry W. L. McCarthy Maricopa County H. S. Stevens Zona Employes Pioneer Nick Pomaro Lowell School G. S. Skiff Pta Tom Monroe Capitol Pta Gordon H. James Capitol Methodist Church Mesdames C. H. Haddad Charles Heiner J. P. LeBarron Cecil Irick R. D. Keith Aubrey O’quinn William Tyers East Tennessee Tennessee Valley Authority Oak Ridge Atomic Laboratory TVA Kenneth McKellar Senate McKellar Senate Appropriations Committee SAT Esther Clark Fort Richardson Alaska Highway Immaculate Heart College William Leon McGee East Adams Street Walter Ford Birmingham Ala Ira Lee McClochin, Jr Kansas City Federal Bureau of Identification Claude Burk Tony Jones Prevention of Hannah Z. Shaw North Kenmore Drive Ann Solter East Oak Street Phoenix Dachshund Club Cudin City Guest Resort Woodrow W. Dorward Sun Valley University of Arizona Jan Bragg North 19Th Avenue John Savoy Belview Street Frit Randolph Sherman Street Pete Corpstein Monte Vista Road David K. Mathieson Lamar Road Williby Case, Jr Eas Colter Walt Roche Willetta Street First Methodist Church Harry E. Frye West Roma Avenue Cathay Garden North Central Avenue Phoenix Graduate Association Theta Delta Chi John H. Eversole Association United States Naval Academy L1th Marine Corps Reserve District Los Angeles J. O. Brauer League of Women Voters Reserve Officers of Naval Service Club North 17Th Avenue FE. B. Brackney Hazelton-Butler American Legion Buckeye James T. Duane Legion Duane National Legion Organization William Thompson William Martin Walter Nelson PTA
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