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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1923
Page
4
A campus notice lists social and civic activities including a concert by the Marines band and a university women’s students event. It notes meetings at 15 East Fig Street and 698 East Sixth, with fund demands and ticket details for various events.
William Hemet McBean assistant superintendent of the Southern Pacific division at Tuc son and wife returned from California. he resumes duties. S B Emis ranger in charge of the Resemett district visits Tuccee on leave. forest conditions were good. Fred Steward president of the Southern Arisonmy Bank returns to his desk after a two week vacation at Les Ars aines.
City briefs report a concert tonight at the Armory by the Mexican Marine Band under Bar Scouts sponsorship. The 36-piece group promises a lively performance pleasing Tucson music lovers based on coast successes. Two drunks were noted during the Mexican Independence Day celebrations, with Chief Ford praising orderly conduct. C. K. Smith faces a drunken driving hearing before Judge Cowan this afternoon.
I and Ayers of the Crescent Creamery anticipate a larger meltk supply in Tucson than last year. The plant has been expanded and pasteurizing equipment upgraded to handle increased volume. Deliveries will occur twice daily and Sundays, to serve convenience for customers along regular routes. The advert features Crescent products and lists pasteurized goods at 65 S Avenue.
Police arrest two men linked to a string of home burglaries. During searches they reportedly found empty money bags and a stamp from the U.S. mint. They are being held as authorities pursue further charges.
The parade culminated with a grand pageant at the Armory featuring the Queen and court, a marching procession down the streets, and a large ball ending the celebration. Flags, ornate costumes, and a full orchestra highlighted Emancipation Day events.
M Mille leaves EP and W railroad to become traffic manager for Birch-Smith Furniture in Los Angeles. Mrs Mille and Mr Fandall follow to the coast. Families return from Soldier Camp and Long Beach with musicians among them. Teachers Miss Smaller and Miss Andrews secure or seek positions, while Amiee McKee and McFarland family relocate from Washington and Syracuse. The Town Dance at Blue Moon aims to raise funds for the Wildcats football season.
About fifteen Rotarians and guests enjoyed a midday barbecue of beef near the pest cutting pits at Corterote where Pima Farms was showcased. The feed included a two year old steer, grail fed for eating. The visit featured the generating plant supplying water to farmers, followed by a tour of the project led by manager HM Grier and a demonstration of the new automatic cotton gin in operation.
Baeving and Howell from the U S Bureau of Mines returned from Leos Por California to examine diatomaceous earth deposits. Researchers investigate using the material as an absorbent in liquid oxygen production and as a potential explosive component.
Students arrive at the local agriculture college from many countries including South Africa and Egypt. Dean J J Thornber notes the growing international interest and expects continued strong enrollment this year after a solid showing last year.
Announcement of a Thursday concert by Miss Beas Barkler, formerly Tecees girl, draws local attention. Musicians of the Oh Poebie anticipate her return after study in Phoesia, and the performance before she leaves for New York to pursue opportunities with Witherspoes for graspe pres.
Mrs Simos Heieemen reports several autographed photographs missing from her possession after a car break in Friday afternoon between 12 30 and the early evening hours. Police are investigating the theft and urging any witnesses to come forward.
A meeting of the Voters League executives in Pues County is set for Sept 18. The group will map activities for the coming season and discuss how to conduct intelligent voter education through lectures and candidate evaluation. Members include Mra F C Roberts as chair, Mre B L Metta, George Eh, Mire William Price, Mise Frescoe Perry, and Miss Nester Mester.
Registratics continues today at the university with freshmen admitted to the registration line. Morning classes start Wednesday at 9 o clock, with late registration fees for those not signed up by then. A large bonfire is planned for the football game day evening.
The Fall Conference of the PTA and Mothers will be held tomorrow in Toccomo. Mrs. Tom Davenport, late vice president and city water officer from Tucson, will present the program. Sessions open at 9 o clock with hotel arrangements at the Sante Fe hotel and a discussion of district problems to follow.
Local prominent Jewish leaders arrange special Yom Kippur observances at Temple Emanuel. Reform congregation attendees will gather for a Wednesday evening service at eight o clock and a Thursday morning service at ten o'clock. The Day of Atonement is marked with spiritual exercises across the city.
A Tucson woman, Mrs Leart Teshen Brewer, reports on a WCTU convention held in Columbus Ohio with sessions and receptions. She highlights speakers, attendance over 300, and programs including temperance advocacy and law enforcement concerns.
A flood of returnees to the university campus includes Arthur Oje¢a from Bisbee and many others from across the region. Freshmen and upperclass students arrive from Arizona and beyond to resume studies at Kappa Sigma and Phi Delta Theta houses while preparing for a new term in math, education, and track.
The Cisd Lative organization of young Spanish Americans held a season opener at the Woman's Club. The ballroom was draped in Mexican colors and the Montih orchestra supplied dancing music. About 15 couples attended this initial affair ahead of several events this season. The next gala will be the New Year's ball at the Woman's Club.
The Mansfeld family hosted the Phoenician visitors at their Lake area home. The Misses Lake and Frank Lake Sr. are among relatives present. The party has attended several social functions and plans further events in Nogales with Mrs Merefield and Mrs Arche.
Ten senators and ten representatives endorse a plan to curb bucketshop operations. The proposal, announced by the People’s Legislative Service, is urged by a progressive group in Congress.
Thomas F Oxcaréd a health checker residing in Tocccs since 1920 will be buried after funeral mass at All Saints Catholic Church tomorrow morning at 19 o'clock. The cortege leaves Reiliy chapel at 5 o'clock. Oxcaréd, 84, died Saturday evening at a local hospital. He is survived by Mrs Elsie Oxcaréd, three children, a mother Mrs Eva Oxnar, and two brothers. Two California brothers arrived to attend. He was a native of Pennsylvania and a Knights of Columbus member.
Mrs Weaver praises the Metropolitan singer in advance of his Chicago Ra Vita Park engagement. She calls Schipa's voice marvelous and notes Chicago audiences have not heard him better. His November appearance is tipped as a major event, with questions about a world’s only albino monkey tied to the article.
A young woman appeals for guidance about two men in her life as a peer group and family pressures mount. She describes jealousy from one suitor, fear of consequences, and a wish to marry only with mutual respect while avoiding secret arrangements.
A Bible class organized at 636 East Picthetre invites members to meet tomorrow evening at 7 o clock in the home of Mrs G W Nordmeyer. A short program of music and features will precede a social hour and refreshments. Miss Carrie Biewart joins as new teacher. An engaging talk by Bre Adelaide Lavéke, a German police nurse with World War experiences, is planned.
Dean Cooper invites women faculty for a tea this Thursday at 2 PM in the university tearoom. The event aims to foster better relations between women students and faculty, with Maricera Hall as the decorated venue and Mrs Cleré Marvin and Mrs Maste Dering Weaver presiding. The organizers hope to hold future monthly teas.
Lieutenant Cole and three mechanics are reported at Newport News on September 1 as part of a naval assignment or inspection. The fragment indicates military personnel and offshore port activities with no further details available.
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