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Newspaper

Phoenix Gazette

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1949

Page

8

Navajo Girls Enroll in Catholic Colleges

Seven Navajo Reservation girls enroll in Catholic colleges under Franciscan sponsorship at St. Michael's in Arizona. Names include Irene Chee Red Rock Catherine Pioche Klagetoh Alma Yazzie Fort Defiance Pearl Davis Wingate Village Ruth Lane Shiprock Betty Lou Patrick Shiprock Eleanor Davis Wingate Village and Daisy Aspaas Shiprock noted as first Navajo nurse graduate. Also reports 300 plus enrollment at St. Michael's Indian School and new high school, with Blessed Sacrament Sisters running the aged institution since 1902.

Phoenix Gazette ST. Michael’s Franciscan Fathers Daisy Aspaas Shiprock N. M St. Monica’s Hospital Phoenix St. Michael’s Mission St. Monica’s Burcard Fisher OFM St. Michael's Press Thomas S. Shiya Navajo Catholic Conference Irene Chee Red Rock Catherine Pioche Klagetoh Marian College Indianapolis Alma Yazzie Fort Defiance Pearl Davis Wingate Village St. Francis College Fort Wayne Ind Ruth Lane Mount St. Joseph’s College Cincinnati Betty Lou Patrick Eleanor Davis Nazareth Nursing School St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Louisville St. Michael's Indian School Navajo Mission Elmer von Hagel Arizona New Mexico Blessed Sacrament Sisters

Coolidge Pioneer Robert Sellers Dies at 83

Robert Preston Sellers, 83, longtime Arizona resident since 1880, died Saturday at Pinal County Hospital in Florence. Funeral services set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Meldrum Mortuary chapel in Mesa. He farmed in the Mesa Chandler area before moving to Coolidge three years ago and previously served as Chandler justice of the peace. Survived by four daughters, five sons, two sisters, and two brothers across California, Nevada, Arizona.

Mesa Robert Preston Sellers Arizona Meldrum Mortuary Sellers Pinal County Florence Mesa-Chandler Coolidge Chandler James I. Jones Santa Ana Calif C. L. Skousen George D. Tenney Las Vegas Nev George Skinner Los Angeles Clarence Gila Bend Bert Sam Eloy Dell Tom van Nuys A. R. Phillips Buckeye Ida Massey Williams Phoenix Horton Sacramento

Hospital Purchases Approved For State Hospital

Attorney General Fred O. Wilson ruled that the Arizona State Hospital for the insane may buy uniforms with state funds. The decision followed a query from hospital business manager Harry Whitmer who said uniforms would stay on hospital premises and be worn by employees only during working hours.

Fred O. Wilson Arizona State Hospital For Insane Harry Whitmer

Priest Transfer Shakes Tempe and Phoenix Parishes

Gazette News Bureau reports Rev. Francis E. Bechtel of St. Rose Catholic Church transferred to Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel in Tempe effective Friday. He is replaced by Rev. Paul Larocque of St. Agnes Church in Phoenix.

Safford Francis E. Bechtel St. Rose Catholic Church Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Tempe Paul Larocque St. Agnes Church Phoenix

Thanks to YOU merchandise on display is the merchandise

The display emphasizes the idea that what is shown helps drive sales and foot traffic. The message centers on how effective presentation of goods influences customer interest and purchase decisions.

BTS

Rainbow Girls Elect Safford Officers

Rainbow girls of Safford elect new officers for the September to December term. They are Shirley Rhoads worthy advisory Margaret Clifford worthy associate advisor Frances Sochat charity Pat Shanley hope Betty Ann Goodwin faith and Mary Lou Samuels recorder.

Hoover Report Talk Planned at Tempe Rotary Luncheon

Tempe September meeting notes include Frank Snell Phoenix attorney to discuss the Hoover Commission report on executive branch reorganization at a Tempe Rotary Club luncheon at noon tomorrow. Also listed are local group meetings and a Daughters of the American Revolution talk on the Constitution with a $900,000 national building program expansion aim.

Charles Trumbull Hayden Daughters of the American Revolution United States H. N. Zenor

Fire destroys 55 houses in Kagoshima Japan

A fire in Kagoshima Japan destroyed 55 houses early today. Police reported no injuries though over 200 residents lost their homes.

Kagoshima Japan

Johnson Funeral Planned At Tempe

Elbert J. Johnson aged 80 died Saturday at his Tempe home 221 East 14th Street. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Carr Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Max Wilkins officiating. Interment at Double Butte Cemetery. Born May 20 1869 in Dublin Ark he retired farmer came to Tempe five months ago from Okemah Okla. Survived by wife Sue a daughter Mrs R B Hodges Tempe and a son Hugh Johnson Wilmington Calif.

Tempe Elbert J. Johnson East 14Th Street Carr Mortuary Chapel Max Wilkins Double Butte Cemetery Johnson Dublin Ark Okemah Oklo Sue R. B. Hodges Hugh Johnson Wilmington Calif

Three Escapees Recaptured in Tempe Jailbreak

TEMPE Sept 19 Three men were recaptured after escaping by forcing a defective padlock on a cell door. Elmer Blackwater 22 Clifton Atkan 29 Sacaton Indians and Eugene Mack 23 Indian from Casa Blanca were rearrested soon after by Deputy Fay Mofford. They face charges for breaking jail after originally being held on drunkenness and all had the $10 bail money.

Phoenix Gazette Tempe Allen Bangle Elmer Blackwater Clifton Atkan Eugene Mack Casa Blanca Fay Mofford

Eleven freshmen and one sophomore win annual Arizona agriculture scholarships

At the University of Arizona Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation awards $100 scholarships per semester this year to eleven freshmen and one sophomore in agriculture. Recipients include Joseph Blair Morenci, Norbert Bottcher Phoenix, Walter Byrd Willcox, Merrill Clark Yuma, Eugene Clonts Eloy, Max Kartchner St. David, Clarence Rice Miami, Robert Tilt Yuma, Rodney Brittain Florence, Teddy Lyons Casa Grande, and Bob Ellsworth Tucson. Selection based on interest in agriculture, scholarship, promise and need.

Tucson University of Arizona Sears Roebuck Agricultural Foundation Joseph W. Blair Morenci Norbert R. Bottcher Phoenix Walter Berl Byrd Willcox Merrill K. Clark Yuma Eugene Clonts Eloy Max J. Kartchner St. David Clarence E. Rice Miami Robert C. Tilt Rodney Neil Brittain Florence Teddy Paul Lyons Casa Grande Bob Ellsworth

New Tucson Hotel The Westerner Opens For Business

Tucson's Westerner hotel began operations after weekend previews. Dedication events drew Governor Dan E. Garvey and Sonora Governor Ignacio Soto among dignitaries from both sides of the border. Owner Meyer Cohen also operates Miami Beach's Tides Hotel.

Tucson Dan E. Garvey Sonora Ignacio Soto Meyer Cohen Collins Avenue Miami Beach Fla

Stevenson Heads Pioneer Cattlemen Association President

WILLCOX September 19 AP Bill Stevenson of Hereford will head the Pioneer Cattlemen's Association as president for the next year. Elected with him at the annual convention were Joe Getzweiler Benson vice president and Houston Davis Tombstone secretary treasurer. Retained as directors were Frank Clark Jack Hunt Tombstone Jack Giles Pearce Pete Haverty and Shorty Hightower Benson and Fred Moore Douglas.

Willcox Bill Stevenson Hereford Pioneer Cattlemen’s Association Joe Getzweiler Benson Houston Davis Tombstone Frank Clark Jack Hunt Jack Giles Pearce Pete Haverty Shorty Hightower Fred Moore Douglas

Automobile Kills Former Phoenician Trainer in Albuquerque

An automobile struck and killed L. N. Etter, 56, a race horse trainer who last resided in Phoenix, in Albuquerque. Police say the driver Eldon C. Jones, 20, was blinded by lights of an approaching car and could not avoid the victim.

Albuquerque N. M L. N. Etter Etter Phoenix Eldon C. Jones

Students Dine To Music At Arizona State College

Regular orchestra programs in the dining hall begin at Arizona State College in Tempe. A group of women from the college orchestra will perform for dining students, providing live musical background during meals.

Tempe Arizona State College

Two Women Escape Arizona State Hospital Annex

Authorities hunt two female inmates who escaped from the Arizona State Hospital Annex in Florence last night. The older is 28 years old and the younger 16, and their disappearance is being treated as urgent and ongoing.

Phoenix Gazette Florence Arizona State Hospital

Blaze Destroys Hall in Tucson Fire

A large blaze gutted the Metronome Ballroom on Wicketmore Road in Tucson leaving an estimated $65,000 in losses. The building was unoccupied when it started Saturday night and flames burned about four hours before alarm. Hundreds watched the spectacular fire as firefighters battled the blaze. Louis Hammond, chief of the Pima Fire Patrol, provided the estimate.

Tucson Metronome Wicketmore Road Louis Hammond Pima Fire Patrol

Rites Held For Mrs Lutie Talley Poison Gas Victim

Mrs Lutie Talley 62, a Texas native and longtime Tempe resident, died after a Saturday morning finding in her Evergreen Court trailer. Funeral services conducted by Rev Max Wilkins at Carr Mortuary Chapel with burial in Double Butte Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, three sisters, and a brother.

Phoenix Gazette Tempe Lutie D. Talley Evergreen Court Carr Mortuary Chapel Max Wilkins First Baptist Church Double Butte Cemetery Texas Talley Gladys Sanders Phoenix Holly V. Daker

Santa Fe Official Dies of Heart Attack in Fresno

E. B. Herbert 59, superintendent of the San Joaquin Valley Division of Santa Fe Railroad, died yesterday in Fresno from a heart attack. He formerly served as trainmaster of the Arizona division.

Fresno Calif E. B. Herbert San Joaquin Valley Santa Fe Railroad Arizona Division

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