Legionnaires Sweep Into City For State Convention
Legionnaires and auxiliary members from Arizona and neighboring states descend on the city for the annual state convention. Registration at the Santa Rita hotel shows 110 already enrolled as dignitaries arrive. The program includes committee meetings, a parade, and evening entertainment by the Davis-Monthan band and several acts at the armory shell.
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Arizona
Texas
South Dakota
California
Oklahoma
Legion
Santa Rita
Armory Shell
Davis-Monthan Band
Ernie Lewis
Los Carlistas
Ning
Clem Porter Dies After Rooftop Fall in City
Clem Porter 52 a World War I veteran fell from an unshored section of a roof at 409 East 34th street while placing insulation and died from a broken neck. The sheriff said he struck an attic rafter. Porter had resided in the city about 10 years and is survived by a sister Mrs R A Walker and a brother R Porter of Chicago. The body will go to Chicago for burial.
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Clem Porter
East 34Th
East 34Th Street
Porter
R. A. Walker
Chicago
Ill
R. Porter
Public Records: Superior Court Divorces and Title Judgments
William G Hall presiding lists annulment suits with judgments for the plaintiff. Unit Laundry and Housley quiet title suits also favor plaintiffs. Multiple divorce judgments entered for plaintiffs including Nullinger Chapman Lewis Tinsley Redman Hurst Kaplan Widby and others.
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William G. Hall
Faith Galbreath
Harlan H. Housley
Unit Laundry
Robert J. Crandall
Mary J. Nullinger
Harvey L. Nullinger
Patty S. Jackson Chapman
C. A. Chapman
Robert Lewis
Ollie B. Lewis
Catherine G. Tinsley
Police Court Vagrancy Case Continued in Sessions
In Police Court presided by Paul J. Cella and Phillip Ryan the vagrancy matter was continued to a later date.
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Paul J. Cella
Phillip Ryan
Marriage Licenses Issued Across Several States
Belle D. Hall and Benjamin W. Lazarow, both in Atlantic City, and Pearl Brown with Epimenio Braccamonte of Tucson were issued licenses. Wilburn W. Kornegay and Bessie Holland, from Hobbs and Pasadena respectively, also obtained licenses, as did Alfred LeRyan and Alice E. Hutter of South Gate. Oliver R. Kelley and Bessie Jackson of Yorktown and Rome, Nicole Gaudio and Ruby E. Wallace of Tucson were licensed as well.
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Belle D. Hall
Benjamin W. Lazarow
Atlantic City
N. J
Pearl Brown
Tucson
Epimenio O. Braccamonte
Helen B. Marquez
Wilburn W. Kornegay
Hobbs
N. M
Bessie Holland
Pasadena
Tex
Alfred LeRyan
South Gate
Calif
Alice E. Hutter
Oliver R. Kelley
Yorktown
Bessie Jackson
Rome
A. Nicole Gaudio
Ruby E. Wallace
Births at St Marys and Tucson Addresses
A boy was born to Sgt and Mrs William Edward Stafford at 3 57 am August 6 at 203 N Sahuaro Tucson A girl was born to Seaman 2 C and Mrs Eddie Cocio at 2 02 pm August 7 at 135 E 30th St Tucson A boy was born to Sgt and Mrs Anthony J Cudinski at 5 29 am August 8 at 600 S St Ave Tucson
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St. Mary's Hospital
William Edward Stafford
N. Sahuaro
Tucson
Seaman
Eddie Cocio
E. 30Th St
Anthony J. Cudinski
S. St. Ave
Moreno 19 Begins 35 Day Sentence for Drunk Cycling
Russell Moreno, 19, started serving a 35 day jail term for drunk driving on a bicycle in Phoenix. Patrolman Fred Gittner arrested him after Moreno wove through traffic on a snake like course and fell several times, causing nearby drivers to dodge him.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Russell Moreno
Moreno
Fred Gittner
Gittner
More Scouts Needed To Aid Salvage Drive
R D Pike of the local Boy Scouts headquarters announced at least 50 additional scouts are needed to service downtown merchants by preparing wastepaper for the salvage drive. Tucson troops aim for 60 tons, raising the August quota to 300 tons, with 50 currently at work and 25 merchants helped last week. An appeal is also issued for volunteer adult truck drivers to give two to three hours on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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R. D. Pike
Boy Scouts
Tucson
Pike
War Production Board
Valley Bank
Boy Scout Council
Commendation for Seaman Fred G. Lopez of Tucson
Mr and Mrs Juan M Lopez of 929 North 12th avenue Tucson receive a letter of commendation dated July 21 1944 for their son Seaman Fred G Lopez serving aboard a Navy ship in the Pacific Ensign William W Harkness USNR calls Fred his most valuable man praising his willingness cooperation and responsibility He enlisted September 1942 after working for Cox and Sons in Tucson and attended local schools The Lopezes also mention their other son Arthur G Lopez 22 a paratrooper wounded in France In England and now recovered from his injuries
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Juan M. Lopez
North 12Th Avenue
Tucson
Seaman Tc
Fred G. Lopez
U. S. Navy
Pacific
Mrs. Lopez
Fred
William W. Harkness
USNR
Lopez
Navy
Cox & Sons
Naval officers complete flight training program closure
Lt. J. E. Fornero, supervisor of flight training, left for a new post as the naval training class at Gilpin airport and University of Arizona concludes. Cadets previously received elementary and advanced flight instruction, ground school, cross country and navigation, with Lts. Harris Morris Holland Beatty and Wilson among staff.
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J. E. Fornero
CAA Wts Naval Training
Gilpin
University of Arizona
Naval Ground School
F. P. Harris
J. Morris
K. C. Holland
H. J. Beatty
R. S. Wilson
Gov Osborn To Speak On 124th War Bond Call
Governor Sidney P. Osborn headlines the 124th war bond quota program broadcast from the Pioneer ballroom at 6 p.m. with musical entertainment by the Davis-Monthan band led by F G Nierlich and guest soloist Murray Fruchtman. The event features Mrs W F Kimball and Community Chairman W S Walsh as part of the drive to reach August’s half million dollar target.
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KVOA
Pioneer Ballroom
Fred Dragonette
County War Finance
Davis-Monthan Band
F. G. Nierlich
Murray Fruchtman
Sidney P. Osborn
W. F. Kimball
W. S. Walsh
War Finance
Overseas voter ballots arrive late in city tally
City records show two soldiers' overseas ballots arrived at the recorder's office last Friday, 17 days after the primary, with several others submitted too late to be counted as part of the official totals.
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Recorder’s Office
Joe Bingham Arrives in Tucson En Route East
Former Daily Citizen porter Joe Bingham passes through Tucson at noon aboard the Golden State en route to New York. He travels with the merchant marine group.
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Joe Bingham
The
Daily Citizen
Tucson
Golden State
New York
Merchant Marine
Legion Luncheon Precedes Arizona Convention Parade
Representatives from 54 American Legion posts in Arizona attend a noon luncheon at the Santa Rita hotel. The 26th annual American Legion and auxiliary convention opens tonight at 8 15 with a parade from the Legion dug-out to Armory Park. Speakers include Charles Firth Jack Stille Ray Prochnow John Durden Supreme Court Judge Arthur La Prade Sen Ernest McFarland Attorney General John Sullivan Gov Osborne and Sen McFarland. Davis Monthan band will perform in the parade and a short concert at Armory Park followed by eight vaudeville acts.
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Santa Rita
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Armory Park
Sam Fowler
Charles Firth
Safford
Jack Stille
Tucson
Ray Prochnow
Flagstaff
John Durden
Phoenix
Lawrence Holliday
Supreme Court
Arthur la Prade
Ernest McFarland
John Sullivan
Fowler
Davis Monthan
Park
Gov
Osborne
Sen
McFarland
Ajo Area Seeks Share Of Water From Colorado
G T Alley says Ajo area will seek a water allotment from the Colorado River via the county board of supervisors. A minimum 20 000 feet request will go to the senate sub committee led by Sen Ernest W McFarland. Water shortages strain mining and gardens. if approved, agricultural growth and cultural land use may resume.
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Ajo
Colorado
County Board of Supervisors
G. T. Alley
Senate
Ernest W. McFarland
Arizona
Alley
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Victory Gardens
Rushing Plans Outlined For UA Sororities
Eight national sorority houses at the University of Arizona will host open houses during freshman week on September 12. rushees will enjoy extended teas 5 to 8 pm replacing the prior two-group schedule. final bids arrive at the Panhellenic office Tuesday. A three week informal rush follows mid term exams starting November 16.
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University of Arizona
Shirley Munday
Humanities
Panhellenic
Requirements for Admission to UA Analyzed
University of Arizona admission rules are split into general and educational. General needs include minimum age sixteen, good character, and medical clearance. Educational requirements demand four years of accredited high school work with satisfactory courses. Out of state students may gain admission on certificate if their high school and courses are accepted by their state university. Two summary plans exist. one for all colleges, the other for liberal arts and professional schools. The second plan requires three units English, three in lab science, and five electives.
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University of Arizona
C. Z. Lesher
Lesher
Arizona
Sgt. Eugene A. Chesley Dies In Action In France
Sgt. Eugene A. Chesley formerly worked for the Southern Pacific railroad in Tucson before enlisting in February 1941. He was killed in action in France per a War Department notice to his parents Mr and Mrs E H Chesley Fr Thomas. Memorial services are set for 2 p m Sunday in the Emery ward church at Ft Thomas. Also advice on soaking feet to relieve heat related swelling is included.
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Eugene A. Chesley
Tucson
Southern Pacific Railroad
Army
France
War Department
E. H. Chesley
Fr. Thomas
Emery Ward
Ft. Thomas
Jerome Kurtz Purchase of Levy Home at Fourth and Fifth
Mr and Mrs Jerome Kurtz have bought the Levy residence at Fourth avenue and Fifth street for about 9000 dollars as shown by revenue stamps on the deed.
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Jerome Kurtz
Myer Levy
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Street
First Lt Gerhart Mun Dinger Promoted to Overseas Duty
First Lt Gerhart Mun Dinger, former University of Arizona German instructor, is now on overseas duty in the European theatre after two years in the Signal Corps training in Washington.
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Gerhart Mundinger
University of Arizona
Signal Corp
Washington, D. C
Magnetic drain plugs cut motor wear in war machines
Installation of magnetic drain plugs in war machines has succeeded in attracting sufficient metal filings to eliminate much motor wear.
Increase Expected In University Enrollment
University of Arizona enrollment is projected to rise next year as registrar C Z Lesher reports 802 admissions approved by Aug 1 this year compared with 591 last year. Transfers rising from 182 to 309, with anticipated fall enrollment around 1700 students and 1200 women. Housing may be available for accepted applicants but capacity for later applicants remains unclear.
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University of Arizona
C. Z. Lesher
Lesher
Digging Nails Into Soap Before Work A Gardener Tip
A gardener advises rubbing hands on a soap cake before starting work to prevent grit under nails. The tip promotes cleaner hands and easier soil removal during gardening tasks.
Tucson Ajo Group Leaves for Induction Into Army Navy
Ajo and Tucson men will depart for Phoenix within a week after Selective Service Board No. 1 announced the induction schedule. The list includes Frank C. Aguirre Eugene D. Peterson Manuel G. Salomon Jr Raul F. Yslava Harold A. Diehl Albert S. Norigo Leon J. Savage Jesus B. Martinez Manuel R. Ochoa William L. Hill Norris Williams Luis Buitinez Carl M. Holland George G. Overturf Jr Francisco D. Rodriguez Robert G. Ochoa Joseph W. Owen Manuel M. Ochotorena Joe B. Machado plus Brady Nullen Joe Rocha Fernando Ruiz Charlie Scott Augustine Garcia Miguel Perez Ralph Briggs and transfers William Cox Henry Jr Robert Cox Thomas Trujillo.
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Army
Navy
Tucson
Ajo
Phoenix
Selective Service Board No
Armed Forces
Frank C. Aguirre
Eugene D. Peterson
Manuel G. Salomon, Jr
Raul F. Yslava
Harold A. Diehl
Albert S. Norigo
Leon J. Savage
Jesus B. Martinez
Manuel R. Ochoa
Wil
Liam L. Hill
Norris Williams
Luis Buitinez
Carl M. Holland
George G. Overturf, Jr
Francisco D. Rodriguez
Robert G. Ochoa
Joseph W. Owen
Manuel M. Ochotorena
Joe B. Machado
Brady E. Nullen
Joe E. Rocha
Fernando R. Ruiz
Charlie B. Scott
Augustine S. Garcia
Miguel G. Perez
Ralph D. Briggs
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Legionnaires
Rafter
Public Records
Specie
Thornton & Minor
Martin Drug Stores
Lopezes
Marana Field
Marana Army Airfield
Davis- Monthan Field
Basic Flying School
Davis-Monthan
Marana
Army Air Forces
Gil Blakely
Latrine
Don Midgley
Bob Carter
Hub Essy
Jerry Colona
Dick Verelli
Corp
George Erickson
Rex Haygood
Rose Marmey
Mary Jo McNamee
Rollin Mabie
Pfc
Richard Hammond
Vincent Tripani
Don Larribee
William
Gov. Osborn
American Legion
Sgt
Tidmarsh Engineering Company
Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co
Pennington
General Tire
George Cowden
KRAFT
Ajo Group
Lucky Tiger
His College
Steinfeld’s
Braxton
Tan
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