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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1949

Page

4

Insulation Firm Doubles Capacity at Arizona Fibre Board

The Arizona Fibre Board Corporation on seven acres at 40th Avenue and Lincoln Street expanded to 10 million board feet annually, employing 40 workers around the clock with a $10,000 monthly payroll. The plant uses flax, wheat, and straw to make rigid insulation board for homes, walls, and ceilings in the Southwest. Officers include C. A. Clements president, John Jacobs vice president, M. O. Best director, Ray Cowden treasurer, and J. M. Potter general superintendent.

Arizona Fibre Board Corporation 40Th Avenue Lincoln Street Southwest C. A. Clements John Jacobs M. O. Best Ray Cowden J. M. Potter Charles Press Floyd Hubbard

Transition Plans For Youth In Maricopa County

The Rural Youth Committee of the Maricopa County Farm Bureau launches a program to bridge farm youth beyond school age when activities like 4 Clubs and Future Farmers end. Exec Secretary Sam Maxcy notes many ex servicemen in Mesa Peoria Glendale and Phoenix areas need such programs. He cites last Spring’s Kyrene district square dances as evidence of strong turnout and demand.

Farm Bureau Rural Youth Committee Maricopa County Farm Bureau Sam Maxcy Mesa Peoria Glendale Phoenix Kyrene Maxcy

Lavoptik Contact Lens Comfort Ends Eye Irritation

Lavoptik relieves tired sore inflamed burning and smarting eyes after lens removal. The product promises refreshed clean eyes and quick soothing comfort. Lavoptik has a history of over 80 years and offers a light or money back guarantee. Eye-cup included and available at druggists.

Two Indian Girls Assured Nurse Training Help

Elouise Thomas and Peggy Milda, high achieving graduates of the Phoenix Indian School, are sponsored by the Inter-Simson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to cover nurse training costs. The girls, ELOUISE a Hopi from Flagstaff and Peggy a Pima from Bapchule, will have all training expenses arranged through the local chapter during their studies.

Elouise Thomas Peggy Milda Phoenix Inter-Simmons United Daughters of the Confederacy National Organization Elouise Flagstaff Peggy Bapchule Confederacy C. J. Condon E. F. Dahlaine The Daughters of the Confederacy

Boy Twirls Gun Sister 15 Killed in Indianapolis

Charles Stackhouse 16 sought to twirl a revolver like in the movies. The weapon found in a drawer discharged, striking his sister Mary Joan 15 in the throat. She died yesterday in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind Charles Stackhouse Mary Joan Stackhouse

STAZE Cream Claims to Let Teeth Chew and Laugh Freely

An old advertisement proclaims STAZE a remarkable cream that helps seal edges and keep out food particles, allowing people with false teeth to chew steak and mingle without restraint. A money back guarantee and bold claims about longer lasting hold are emphasized.

Detective claims solve 1934 Distelhurst kidnapping case

Nashville detective R L Patton says he has identified the kidnap and murder suspect in the 1934 Dorothy Ann Distelhurst case and believes a “mystery woman” can clinch the solution. He cites immunity and a pivotal witness, noting long effort and self-financed clues.

Nashville Tenn Dorothy Ann Distelhurst R. L. Patton Distelhurst Patton State Legal Department Tennessee Dorothy Ann

Thieves Loot $10,000 From Tree Buffet

Deputies hunt burglars using tin snips who broke into the Tree Buffet at 1722 Grand Avenue and stole about $10,000 in cash, rings, watches, liquor, and checks. The owner, Mrs. Julian Georges, 59, said the outer door safe combo was not set due to poor eyesight, aiding the break in.

Sheriff's Deputies Grand Avenue Julian Georges

State Labor Re-Elects Humphrys And Vickers

Prescott Arizona Sept 12 Arch V Humphrys Tucson and Elmer F Vickers Phoenix reassumed their posts as president and executive secretary of the Arizona State Federation of Labor at the end of its 38th annual convention. Elected to the executive board were leaders from Phoenix Tucson and other locales with varied trades. Vickers said the state workmen compensation fund is bankrupt and the federation plans political action funding and repeals of the right to work and sales tax. Five times the Yankees and Giants have faced each other in a World Series, last in 1937.

Prescott Arch V. Humphrys Tucson Elmer F. Vickers Phoenix Arizona State Federation of Labor Henry S. McCluskey Workmen’s Compensation Fund New York Yankees Giants

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