University to Reopen January Second
A university committee announced plans to resume operations on January 2. Meetings with faculty outlined the schedule and events for the new term including announcements about anniversaries and key dates.
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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1918
Page
3
A university committee announced plans to resume operations on January 2. Meetings with faculty outlined the schedule and events for the new term including announcements about anniversaries and key dates.
The bulletin from the bureau of salvage discusses 4 percent of women in the Pacific division reportedly notified about overseas orders. It clarifies obligations remain to the Red Cross while waiving certain duties, promotes salvage as conservation education for juniors, and urges chapters to dispose of surplus dressings materials wisely. The San Francisco warehouse is stocked and faster garment production is stressed to aid refugee relief and civilian programs in Europe Siberia and the Orient.
Arizona teachers in public schools closed for 80 weeks due to the Spanish influenza are entitled to full pay, state Superintendent Case says. He notes laws allow full salaries, and deductions during closures are not justified, urging school boards to honor contracts and uphold teachers’ wages despite the epidemic.
The Y M C A in Los Angeles resumes activity after a influenza shutdown. Enrollment in the accountancy institute autome mobile school wireless school and ecommercial department surpasses pre shutdown levels. Johnson FA, founder of the institute, will depart for New York. leadership transitions will be handled by trained leaders. Dr Harvey Hadlock, Bulletin editor, named to overseas YMCA war work with plans to lecture in France to American troops and assist in civilian preparation.
George D. Strayer head of Columbia University pedagogy department was set to lecture at the Pima County Teachers Institute in Tucson on December 5 to 7. Dr Meade Clinton advised crowd size due to quarantine, so the event is canceled and Strayer will not travel to Tucson. The piece notes 200000 orphans in Asia Minor amid broader context.
Local ad announces Tucson Tent and Awning Co offering custom size garages and tents in a special rage tent promotion. The copy emphasizes tailoring to any order size and highlights quick fabrication and local service support.
The Social Items column notes marriages and family connections in Oakland and Phoenix with mentions of Mrs Edwards cousin of Captain Brinton, Effie Davet a university student visiting in Nogales, and various Cairo, Arizona and Los Angeles domestic events. Also cited are Thanksgiving dinners, military letters, and travel between San Francisco and Texas.
Local Red Cross appeals for volunteers to sew relief garments for French and Belgian refugees. Women in Tucson are asked to work at the Armory on 2669 Belgium relief dresses and 29060 handkerchiefs must be finished before year’s end. Workers meet Saturdays on the third floor of the Agriculture Building near the university for dressmaking and warmth materials for children.
Dr. D. T. MacDougall head of the Carnegie Institution's botanical department, recently retired to Tucson, outlines plans for the Desert Laboratory's coming year. He will attend the Carnegie directors meeting in New York and the AAAS gathering before returning in January. Jeffrey Sykes, engineer, resumes leadership as material supplies return. Research focus includes climate, vegetation, and chemical studies with noted progress on related publications.
Miss Dorothy Franklin entertained Wednesday at her University avenue home. The gathering featured games, dancing, and dainty refreshments. Guests included Miss Florence Jackson, Miss Hose Mary Drachman, Miss Inez Rebb, Miss Helen Poewner, Miss Edith Failor, Miss Ruth Lindier, Miss Helen Slaughter, Miss Elizabeth Franklin, and several gentlemen.
The Old Pueblo Club hosted several small dinners including groups led by Mr and Mrs George F Kitt with son Roskcrace Gordon Dunlap and Mr Hardaway, and another by Mr and Mrs Allan Jaynes with Jaynes' cousin. Other guests included Mr and MrsSS Heinemos, Mrs Eva Marsfeld, Mrs Harry Gans, the Galdechmidt, and Mr Ptrfus.
City health official In Vende Cione says quarantine may be lifted next Tuesday after conferring with health board. Announcement to follow. Masks at reopening likely reduced. gatherings and shows may still be restricted. Reopening tied to schools churches and shows depending on results.
Percy Williams, manager of the EF Tiro Hunting company at Silverbell, is in the city today. He is shipping a car load of ore a day and says the property will not be affected by the closing down of the Silverbell smelter. El Tiro has been shipping to Havfen on account of the ore characteristics.
Corporal Jones of the First Air Service Mechanics Regiment writes to Secretary Leach of the Chamber of Commerce proposing a Tucson Citizen special edition to aid Tucson men serving in France. He recently met James Jones of the city and notes he was not a chauffeur when he visited.
Miss Logine Ronstadt signs a stage contract with Pantages CirHiana to begin work in San Francisco at the Imperial theater. Her tour includes major cities across two weeks with engagements extending to Canada and Chicago. PARABIANS LOW AGENT OF NATIONAL SURETY COMPANY.
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