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Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1949

Page

11

Miss America accuses dining room rule of Western garb snub

The piece recalls a Claridge's dining room denial of Miss Arizona in Western attire and cites a prior Arizona resort dress rule as a cautionary tale. It also threads in anecdotes from Bowie, Alma Milner, and Evelyn Joy Holman's transformation into Mrs Arthur Mercer, mother of Miss America.

Jacque Mercer Claridge’s Atlantic City Arizona East Bowie Alma Milner Evelyn Joy Holman Alma Paul Burroway E. Alvarado Fatty Evelyn Joy Holman Arthur Mercer

Socks Theme Dance Promises Coastal Fun

A Phoenix youth scene features a sock themed dance hosted by Feline Regis sub-debs in Our Lady of the Wayside Hall with alumnae as guests. Prizes for loudest socks and a leave-your-shoes-at-the-door vibe stir teen excitement among Phoenix sororities and staff.

Feline Regis Our Lady of the Wayside Hall Phoenix

Rogers To Share Gain With Indians At Grand Canyon

Will Rogers Jr has leased Kachina Lodge on the Grand Canyon South Rim to launch a profit sharing Indian jewelry venture. He says Indians have been excluded from profits and aims to benefit the tribesmen. The lodge sits two miles west of Grand Canyon Village and is owned by Mrs Madeline Jacobs.

Grand Canyon Will Rogers, Jr Rogers California Humorist Grand Canyon Village Madeline Jacobs

Car Bandit Steals Rings in Traffic Signal Heist

A bandit on foot seized a car at a signal in LOS ANGELES and grabbed a purse with two diamond rings valued at $3,000 before fleeing. Police reported the incident today.

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Three Youths Sought In Grocery Store Holdup

Law officers search for three Spanish American youths after William Hall owner of Richardson Grocery at 4107 East Washington Street was robbed of 11 dollars yesterday evening. A youth entered the store to threaten a holdup and a small pistol was shown before Hall handed over the cash. The trio fled in a car waiting at the curb.

William Hall Richardson Grocery East Washigton Street Hall Chris Sheets Lou Hudson

West Phoenix High Plans For Organization Announced

West Phoenix High announces student government plans with provisional officers elected by home room reps and a drafting of a school constitution. A colors mascot and symbol group will be chosen by a similar body guided by Deans McCellan and Vaughn, with input from Phoenix citizens faculty and students. Eight pomp on girls and six cheerleaders will be picked from over 50 applicants and a get acquainted dance will be held Friday night in the gym.

the Gazette Maggie Wilson Globe Goodyear California R. E. Hazard Const. Co Adams Hotel Corinthian Room James P. Anderson Aa—Anderson Jimmy Wilson Maricopa County Hospital West Phoenix High School Douglas Cary West High Mary McCellan William Vaughn Phoenix Pompon West Phoenix Jo Hared

Tempe Hopes Inaugural Agriculture Program Next Fall

Arizona State College at Tempe plans a four year agriculture course beginning next September. Board of Regents authorized Dr. Grady Gammage to set up the program leading to a Bachelor of Science in agriculture. Negotiations will seek leasing of the 80 acre Du Hamme ranch for student use. The board approved a 525000 addition to Mathews Hall.

Tempe Arizona State College Board of Regents Grady Gammage Arizona State Gammage Duhame Tempe-Scottsdale Mathews

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