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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

4

Luncheon Plans At De Molay Mothers Circle Meeting

De Molay Mothers circle discussed a fall luncheon to honor the retiring president. Mrs. Z. E. Squire presided over business, Mrs. Alexander Murray arranged tables, and Mrs. C. A. Ahrens led luncheon plans with assistants. A knitting drive for the Red Cross was organized and a knitting instructor will meet Tuesday at De Molay hall. The nominating committee W. S. Eyer J. E. Haston and Harry Embleton was appointed to report in autumn.

de Molay de Molay Hall Alexander Murray Z. E. Squire W. S. Eyer J. E. Haston Harry Embleton C. A. Ahrens Agnes Whitfield W. O. Hollis Ray Marsh Red Cross Mesdames W. Paul Chandler J. D. Cramer A. R. Borough A. S. Floyd William Tol Burrus Alexander Murry J. D. Eardley C. B. Briggs T. C. Treat W.A. Jost Ben L. Franklin Martha R. Neff

Mary Roberts Weds Frank Turly in Benson Ranch Ceremony

Miss Mary Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs James Roberts Benson and Frank Turly son of Mr and Mrs A H Turly Mexico were married Sunday at the bride’s ranch home near Benson Arizona Rev R R Marquis officiated The couple will reside in St David after a west coast wedding trip to Seattle.

Benson The Daily Citizen Mary Roberts James Roberts Frank Turly A. H. Turly Mexico Marshall Jarret Mr. Turly Ernest Turly el Paso Cananea Norman Roberts L. D. Redfield A. M. Schaeffer Dorothy Leonard Redfield Turly Arizona State Teachers College Flags

Former Miss Prell Weds A J Davis in Portland Oregon

Mrs. Lewis Prell announces the marriage of her daughter Myldred Ione Prell to A J Davis of Portland. The ceremony at Mrs. H E Bird’s home was intimate with close friends. The couple will reside in Portland where Davis works at a large foundry. She previously lived in Tucson and Chicago.

Lewis Prell North Santa Rita Avenue Portland Ore Myldred Ione A. J. Davis H. E. Bird Washington Oregon Davis

McMicken Re Appointed To Arizona Agriculture Post

Kenneth McMicken of Litchfield Park was re appointed by Governor Bob Jones to the Arizona agriculture and horticulture commission. His new term runs to June 30, 1946. He joined the commission in 1934 and previously served as its chairman.

Phoenix Kenneth McMicken Litchfield Park Bob Jones Arizona Agriculture and Horticulture Commission McMicken B. B. Moeur

New York Mayor La Guardia Records Thirteen Official Residences

New York City Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia has occupied thirteen official residences since taking office, reflecting his formal housing arrangements during his tenure.

New York F. H. LaGuardia

Arrival of Schiaparelli Stirs American Couture Scene

Famous Paris couturier Elsa Schiaparelli arrives in New York amid talk of a shift from Paris openings to American fashion leadership. She plans a lecture tour, hints at staying to build a U.S. couture, and notes America’s talent while Paris remains her base. The visit sparks hope and tension among designers and manufacturers.

Amy Porter New York Elsa Schiaparelli Paris Schiaparelli America Gogo Biarritz The Couture Lanvin

Puppet Love Drives The Bishop Circus Trailer Quest

Chris and Uncle Neddy pursue Nicky in a luxury trailer as a covert chase unfolds. The plan blends romance and risk with family tensions over a mesalliance and a potential trailer business venture. A tense night ride ends with a mysterious slender figure blocking the road under rain.

Man Prepared for Afterlife in Mausoleum in Shelbyville

Robert O Wright of Shelbyville warns he may be dead when entombed yet lays out a crypt outfitting including a radio clock cot rug towel comb mirror and a corncob pipe along with tobacco and two brandy glasses.

Shelbyville, Id Robert O. Wright Shelbyville

Nicky Helps Chris After Street Dispute Ends Night

In a dim roadside incident a camouflaged lorry in a ditch is lit by strong headlights as Chris rushes to Nicky. She shows concern for his jaw injury and promises care, insisting she should have accompanied him and offering help despite the fallout of a prior scrap.

Chris Nicky Bedlie

University of Arizona dean takes month long vacation

Dean Burgess of the University of Arizona college of agriculture and Mrs Burgess left Saturday for a month’s vacation. They plan to travel and visit the California coast. Vice Dean Hawkins will be in charge during the absence.

P. S. Burgess University of Arizona College of Agriculture

Miss Tody Heddon Returns From Phoenix Visit

Miss Tody Heddon comes home Sunday after two weeks with Miss Bette Bean in Phoenix. Bean will stay two weeks here. Several parties and picnics are planned for Miss Bean during her visit in the Old Pueblo.

Tody Heddon Bette Bean Phoenix Miss Bean Miss Heddon Old Pueblo

Miss Virginia Kling Arrives in Havana After Caribbean Clipper Trip

Miss Virginia Kling of 2702 East Drachman, instructor of physical education for women at the University of Arizona, recently arrived in Havana Cuba aboard the Caribbean Clipper after a voyage from Miami across the Florida Keys and the Gulf Stream. She plans extensive sight seeing during her stay in the Cuban capital.

Virginia Kling East Drachman University of Arizona Havana Cuba Florida Keys Gulf Stream Atlantic Miss Kling Miami Fla

Griffin Couple Plans Return from Alaska to Tucson

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Griffin will depart Alaska soon for Tucson. Mrs. Griffin came north last spring to recover from an illness and was joined there recently by her husband.

C. W. Griffin Alaska Tucson

Hostess Hosts Bridge Luncheon for 12 at Williams Addition

Mrs. M. P. Walker entertained twelve friends yesterday at her Williams addition home for a bridge luncheon.

M. P. Walker Williams Addition

Knight Couple Leave Tucson for Adirondacks Summer Home

Mr and Mrs George Knight traveled from Tucson to spend the rest of the season at their summer residence Lake Clear Junction in the Adirondacks New York.

George Knight Tucson Lake Clear Junction the Adirondacks New York

Miss Anne Rockefeller Stopped in Tucson on Visit

Former Tucson resident Miss Anne Rockefeller, visiting her brother at Cochise Stronghold, is en route to Santa Barbara California after traveling by afternoon train.

Tucson Anne Rockefeller Cochise Stronghold Santa Barbara Calif

Calif vacationers return to Tucson after west coast trip

Returned last week from Cali fornia were Mrs. R. A. Scott and Mrs. G. E. Bailey. The Tucsonians had been vacationing for several weeks on the west coast.

California R. A. Scott G. E. Bailey

Dinner and Card Party Honoring Lieut Logan Metz

A dinner and card party at the Alamo apartments honored Lieut. Logan Metz who departed Sunday for Louisiana. Hostesses were his sisters Mrs. Mary Greenwood and Mrs. Pearl Lyle.

Alamo Apartments Logan Metz Louisiana Mary Greenwood Pearl Lyle

Martins Return From California Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul J Martin Jr returned to the city after a two weeks stay in San Diego and Bell California Superintendent of the city water department and his wife toured beaches and the North Hollywood area.

Paul J. Martin, Jr City San Diego Bell Calif Martin City Water Department North Hollywood

Howell Family Plans Short Coastal Stay

Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Howell and daughter Miss Bess Howell left Tucson for Long Beach California. They will stay about a month on the coast, with Mr Howell intending to return to Tucson in a few days.

Long Beach Calif R. C. Howell Bess Howell East Sixth Street

Jenney Family Return From Gloucester Visit

Mrs Reginald Jenney and son Howard Bremond return from Gloucester Massachusetts after six weeks as guests of Mrs Jenney's mother Mrs John Grey.

Gloucester Mass Reginald Jenney Howard Bremond

Al Hamilton Visits Lake Village Into Arkansas Lake Village

Al Hamilton, technical director of the Tucson Little Theater, is visiting his former home at Lake Village, Arkansas, during a vacation likely to feature local sightseeing and reunion activities.

Lake Village Ark al Hamilton Tucson Little Theater

Summer Activities At Y W C A In Tucson Attract 800 Enrollees

Despite hot weather Tucson women and girls have enrolled about 800 in Y W C A classes in July. Swimming leads with daily 2 to 5 sessions under Mrs Edward Carman then art appreciation sculpture Spanish and Braille. Classes run separate junior and adult periods with Tuesday and Friday mornings for adults.

Gus Gavin Margaret Smith Ethel Nelson

Republican Picnic At Wetmore Park Draws Reservations

Advance reservations show strong interest in a Republican candidates picnic sponsored by the Pima County Women's Republican club. U.S. senator and House candidates will attend and speak. The event is Monday August 12 at Wetmore park with supper 5 30 to 7 30 p m. Tickets at Jennings' headquarters 9 North Sixth Avenue. Reservations by calling 968 or 1592 W. The public is invited.

Pima County Women’s Republican Club House of Representatives Wetmore Park Jennings North Sixth Avenue

Regular meetings of local Legion and Rebekah groups

The Morgan McDermott Unit No. 7 American Legion auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Legion home. The Sew and So Circle of Naomi Rebekah Lodge No. 4 holds a regular meeting Wednesday at 2 PM at Edna Mitchell Ball's home on East Fifth Street at Richey Boulevard.

Morgan McDermott American Legion Auxiliary Legion Naomi Rebekah Edna Mitchell Ball East Fifth Street Richey Boulevard

Birth Control Clinic Board to Meet at Mrs Smiths Home

The Tucson Birth Control clinic board will meet Wednesday at 11 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John W. Smith 34 Clara Vista El Encanto. Those staying for luncheon after the meeting should notify Mrs Smith.

Tucson John W. Smith Clara Vista el Encanto

Ben Daniels Camp Meets Tuesday Evening in Regular Session

The Ben Daniels Camp and Auxiliary of USWYV will hold a regular session at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. The gathering is scheduled as part of their ongoing activities and community involvement.

Ben Daniels USWYV

Juanita Sewing Club Meeting Planned at Shoemaker Home

The Juanita Sewing club of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday morning at Mrs. Harold Shoemaker's home, 1831 Hedrick Drive. A pot luck luncheon will be served.

Juanita Sewing Club Pythian Sisters Harold Shoemaker Hedrick Drive

First Christian Church Moves Song-Prayer Service

The Song-Prayer Service no longer Wednesday. it will be Thursday at 7 30 p m at 1515 East Mabel Street hosted by Mrs Guy Converse who will share experiences from Camp Farthest Out Glendora California.

The First Christian Church Guy Converse East Mabel Street Glendora California

All Pima Short Staple Farms Included In AAA Program

All Pima county short staple cotton farms are included in the AAA program, repeating 1939 and 1938 records. Fifty-one farms are in the short staple plan with 7,054.4 acres allotted and 6,589.43 acres seeded. Long staple cotton on 24 farms covers 3,352.76 acres. the county’s cotton crop adds about $1,000,000 yearly.

Pima County C. B. Brown AAA

Arkansas town extends deadline to September first

In an Arkansas town a deadline has been extended to September 1. Officials cited logistical reasons and urged residents to submit applications or complete required steps by the new date. Local groups expressed cautious optimism about the revised timeline.

Mrs. A. B. Schmidt Hosts Lin scheid Family Guests

Mrs. A B Schmidt hosted her parents Mr and Mrs J H Linscheid of Arlington Kas and their three other children Theodore Elizabeth and Otillie Linscheid of Wichita Kas as house guests last week.

A. B. Schmidt J. H. Linscheid Arlington, Kas Theodore, Elizabeth and Otillie Linscheid Wichita, Kas

Walter Winchell on Broadway reveals a lifelong nomad upbringing

JOAN BLONDELL recounts Walter Winchell's many childhood homes from New York to New Zealand. He recalls shifting schools and cultures, meeting stars like Fatty Arbuckle, and the lasting impact on his sense of home. Hollywood finally becomes his settled base.

Joan Blondell Dad New York New Zealand Hollywood el Storque Brooklyn Hallowe'en Central Park Norman Normie Honolulu Salt Lake Denver Trixie Friganza Detroit Cadillac Mary Miles Minter Miss Minter Battle Creek New London Connecticut Vermont Santa Monica Denton Texas Brother Hong Kong Albany Fatty Arbuckle Wally Reid Pacific S. S. Sonoma Christ Church America Sydney Australia Billie Sims Indianapolis Billie

Dorothy Garrett Weds Nick Fatool in Las Vegas Nuptials

Douglas, Aug 6 Special to The Daily Citizen describes Dorothy Louise Garrett marrying Nick Fatool of Brooklyn in Las Vegas on Aug 3. Rev T L Sloan officiated at the Baptist church chapel wedding. Attendant was her sister Mrs A A Wilkins. The bride, born in Denver, grew up in Arizona and studied at the University of Arizona. groom formerly with Benny Goodman and later with Artie Shaw orchestras. They will reside in Hollywood.

Fatool Denver Colo Arizona Douglas High School University of Arizona Millbury Conn New York Benny Goodman Artie Shaw Hollywood

World War Draft Law Aimed at Men 18 to 45

A World War draft law centers recruitment on men aged 18 to 45. The measure would organize compulsory service and may impact eligibility, with details on registration and exemptions forthcoming.

Ethel Davis to Wed Robert Perkins in Fall Ceremony

Announcement of Miss Ethel Davis McNeal daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Davis who attended local schools and the University of Arizona will wed Robert M Perkins Prescott son of Mr and Mrs R E Perkins. The Trinity Methodist church in Warren will host the early fall ceremony and the couple plan to live in Prescott.

Bisbee Daily Citizen Ethel Davis McNeal W. J. Davis Miss Davis University of Arizona Robert M. Perkins Prescott R. E. Perkins Trinity Methodist Church Warren

Park Service Names Richey to Southwestern Monuments

Coolidge August 6 Charles A. Richey associate landscape architect with the national park service has been appointed assistant superintendent of southwestern national monuments with headquarters at Coolidge. Richey has long served with the national park service in various roles and will assume his new duties immediately.

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Mothers’ Circle Frank Turley Prell Pacific Coast Neddy Edith Edward Christopher Chicago Edith Allen Nancy Mrs. Butterworth Uncle Neddy Gus Bishop Savannah Belgium Germany Joe Miles Pennsylvania Daily Reminder Arkansas Walter Winchell Broadway Daily Mirror Dorothy Garrett Mr. N. Fatool Park Service Richey Coolidge
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