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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1918
Page
3
The Organized Charities of Tucson aids jobless residents by placing them in suitable outdoor work to restore health and self support. A educated man recovering from night work finds a ranch job, while families receive temporary aid via local referrals and small travel stipends.
The Collegiate club of Tucson holds its first season meeting in the Woman's League room at the University. The event honors graduates, features speakers including Mrs Clements on scientists to the war and Miss Perry on colleges to the war, plus patriotic songs and a reception for new members.
Social items note visits by Mrs Food Sheldon from Pasia Kean, and Mrs Sheldon to spend winter with her daughter William L Perryman ill with pneumonia at St Marys hospital. Red Cross benefit dance organized by the Syrian Red Cross at the Bhook OT hall tomorrow night invites public attendance. Mrs Mearl Clark and daughter Lucille of Tipton, Iowa visit Tuscon for several weeks with Alex Milligan. Jacobus home from Bathbea Park training camp for Christmas. Mr J D Mackay and Miss Kathryn MacKray visit. Mr Jr K Shahan and Miss Anika Shahan plan San Francisco and Los Angeles trips for Christmas and New Years.
The 8x new members of S.O.A.K. sorority prepare an elaborate dance at the Country Club tonight to honor old members. Decorations feature purple and green as hostesses Georgette Reber Helen Upham Lawrence Schuman and others supervise a moonlight waltz program. Invitations list numerous members and guests with chaperones named.
Red Cross headquarters at the Armory will close Tuesday through Thursday next week. The Home Service office business office and work rooms will operate Monday. Workers aim to complete a large winter aid quota before January first.
Students at Mansfeld school sold red carnations on downtown streets to raise funds for Junior Red Cross memberships. Most children paid their own dues, with the money covering members unable to pay. Campaign results show varied school participation and total memberships listed for several towns.
The Red Cross membership drive closes Monday after a town wide effort by volunteers. A concert by Mia A Vo Gresetta and a quartet drew donations. Southern Pacific band will play later, with many members expected from crowds on the last pre Christmas Saturday. An incomplete list shows many local supporters offering services and use of facilities.
Consolidated National bank will award employees half a month's extra salary as a Christmas present. A banquet is planned at the Santa Hita hotel Saturday night for the staff and guests.
A Christmas service will be held Sunday evening December 22 at 5 p.m. around the campus Christmas tree in front of Fast cottage. President R B von KleinSmid will preside. The program includes Advent carols, Scripture readings from Luke and Matthew, and prayers. The public is invited to attend and join in a thanksgiving for peace on earth.
The Gille Friendly Society of the Episcopal church will entertain patients at SF Lake hospital next Monday evening from 7. A Christmas program includes chorus readings songs and ukulele music with Dorothy Franklin Helen Brillaughter and others performing. Associate members and listed society figures participate in a festive program for sick girls.
Allan Walker writes about Allied actions in France with the tank corps near Verde lis. He describes a fierce battle, German withdrawal, and artillery bombardment that left ground churned and debris scattered. The reporter notes miserable weather turning more bearable after gunfire ceases and mentions a captured French bill and a large shell fragment found on the battlefield.
Carl M Aratger the Citizen business manager reports California hotels and resorts anticipate a large influx from Arizona next summer after the war. He visited San Diego and Los Angeles meeting managers of leading hotels including Dimmick at the Clark Lankershim Virginia Merritt Jones Ocean Park, noting strong postwar travel.
University community plans its annual Christmas party on December 24 on campus for students and faculty children. The event features songs and old fashioned dances by children with a fiddler and a visit from Santa Claus via Wireless.
Tucson churches present special Christmas music programs. Presbyterian, Congregational, Methodist and Epworth churches feature choirs, solos, and organ preludes with carols such as It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Joy to the World, reflecting festive services and community worship.
Attractive musical program by Catholic churches announced for Christmas including midnight mass at Augustine Cathedral under Rinshon Grenion with Prof Jose Berecin and Prof Angel M Miranda leading choirs. Notable soloists and the choir lineup listed with pieces such as Ave Maria and Adeste Fideles.
Tucson Civic Players present a philosophical comedy titled Her Husband's Wife at the Woman's Club on December 26. Uncle John Belvo offers humorous takes on love and marriage as part of the play, with further reflections on women and domestic life.
A Christmas party will be held at the Presbyterian church for members and Sun day school friends on Monday evening Dec 23 at 7 oclock sharp. After a social half hour a short program will be followed by a visit from St Nicholas. Committee in charge include Mrs J M McBride chairman and several other named ladies.
Miss Velma Axe recuperating at the University after an influenza attack. Her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Axe of Boise Idaho visited her. She lives with her sister Mrs J W Bushnell at 807 South Third Avenue. A Tucson High School graduate and university freshman.
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