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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1949
Page
10
Margaret Truman will depart for a two week concert tour starting October 13 in Atlanta. She spoke to newsmen as she and her mother boarded the liner America to greet Mrs Earl Stewart of New York returning from a European tour.
Roland Rose, 3, cut the first joint of his left ring finger in a fall from a tricycle and was treated at St. Monica's Hospital. Blaine Archer, 18, Glendale, treated at St. Monica's for a black widow bite. Pfc. David E. Mardis and Cpl. Elvie L. Mullins report to Keesler AFB Mississippi for Radio Operators School. Deputy sheriffs investigated a ransacked home on East Camelback Road with lipstick graffiti. Dr. Herbert L. Stahnke to speak on scorpion sting problem at St. Monica's. Burglars looted Chester's Tavern. University Swimming Pool hours announced. Desert Mission open house Sept 28. John Hodgson, 342, injured from cactus spines at St. Monica's. Ex-convict jailed for home brew. Cecilio Tafoya serves in Japan. Linda Delia Puente bitten by dog at St. Monica's. Chicken coop raider frightened by shots fired. Orpheus Club to hold first membership rehearsal at Central Methodist Church.
Actress Anita Louise and producer Buddy Adler disclosed they are expecting their second child in April. Their daughter Melanie already accompanies the couple in public appearances.
In Berlin the airlift nears its end on Sept 30 yet confidence remains high. Food fuel and goods flowed daily by rail and air with 2,400,000 tons moved in about 282,500 flights by American and British crews. The operation shifted to coal and other essentials as the last weeks approach.
In New York on Sept 19 Pravda faces insult over South Pacific and TV costs loom large with camera prices around 15000. Untidy casino of Giveaways may take two years to unwind. Cary Grant and Jane Russell film gossip abound. Telegraphy notes on Bargy, Toren, Nagel, Hale, and Ingrid. Popcorn profits for theaters run high at 80 percent.
Rita Khan critiqued film censors and Hollywood trends while Walter Winchell comments on entertainment, Broadway, and TV culture. The column blasts Anna Lucasta reception, praises Ella Logan and Gene Kelly, and notes fashion at Sam Goldwyn and Hedy Lamarr sightings.
Roland L Williams born September 19 1888 in Salem Illinois is noted as President of the Chicago and North Western Railway system. He started as a telegram operator for B and O and advanced through roles at Chicago and Eastern Illinois then executive positions at North Western culminating as president and director in 1944.
In Gardena California on September 19 a 34 year old wife of a Los Angeles plastering contractor was shot five times by her husband. He called police to report the crime and she was rushed to Harbor General Hospital for emergency surgery and transfusions. The husband Robert Davis 38 was later booked on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly forced a back door at the Foltz residence and fired eight shots from a .22 caliber pistol totaling five hits.
For Tuesday September 20 the stars hint at quick action and shrewd handling if a peculiar plan arises. Prompt, precise effort could yield practical results with cooperation from visionaries, while changes and new agreements require solid organization. A birthday child may be particularly perceptive and intelligent. The note about painting the George Washington Bridge appears as a curious, nonessential detail.
Local listings show multiple square dance events this week at venues across the city including St Gregory Squares on 18th Avenue and Osborn Road, Madison Schools, Lake Greenway and Promenade Club locations. Classes feature Johnny Melton at 333 West Washington Street and Creighton School with Callers Club instruction.
Ed Wynn the comedian known as the perfect fool will star in the first coast to coast network program originated in Hollywood. The weekly comedy review will be broadcast by KTTV Los Angeles and filmed for distribution to 15 Columbia broadcasting system outlets.
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