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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1944

Page

6

Peggy Louise McKinley Weds Lt Raymond Henderson in Tucson

Peggy Louise McKinley marries Lt. Raymond E. Henderson in a candlelit 8:30 p.m. service at University Methodist Church Tucson. The ceremony before family and friends follows her graduation from officer candidate school in Fort Belvoir Virginia with Henderson to report next week to Camp Claiborne Louisiana.

Ft. Belvoir Raymond E. Henderson Tucson Peggy Louise McKinley Guy McKinley South Fifth Avenue University Methodist Church Maurice Ballenger Henderson Robert E. Henderson Miss McKinley Ruth Huntsman Biana Dalrymple

More Feature Performers On Show For Army Camp Tour

The second summer camp show for surrounding Army camps emphasizes featured entertainers. About 50 percent of rehearsals include solo or specialty talents, with Patsy Sieber and Billy Holloway as standout dancers. Vocalists Norma Buchanan and Bertie Lee Carter bring prior camp show experience. The production is a joint effort of the city recreation department and the TLT, with auditions open through Marvin Clemens or Carl Walle.

Carl Walle Patsy Sieber Billy Holloway Tucson Miss Sieber Charlyss Hinds Sue Allen Winkle Marana Davis-Monthan Special Service Office Miss Lieber Miss Holloway Hinds Norma Buchanan Bertie Lee Carter Robert Ecton University of Arizona Gunnery Hill

We Live In Alaska Appears In New Book By Helmericks

The article notes Connie and Bud Helmericks wrote We Live In Alaska about their Yukon river journey. It covers their canoe trip, hardships with ice, mosquitos, and shrews, and mentions a Time magazine review. Helmericks, Tucson High graduate, left school for Alaska in 1941 and later settled there.

Connie Bud Helmericks Yukon River Helmericks Constance Chittenden Winifred B. Chittenden North Second Avenue Far Northland Alaska Little, Brown & Co Arizona Bud Yukon Tanana

Dinner Given by Wienolds for Dorothy Wienold Birthday

Mr and Mrs N P Wienold hosted a farewell dinner at 621 North Campbell for their daughter Dorothy marking her birthday. Dorothy will depart Monday for Los Angeles General Hospital to join the cadet nurse corps. Guests included Marguerite Jones Lyle Morrison Toni Rudolph Janet Ruggles Gloria Kohn Gail Elson Bettie Fischer Bettie Houston Louise Pullen Beverly Webster Peter Broome Janice Friedman Billie George Marilyn Wood and eight longtime school friends.

N. P. Wienold Dorothy North Campbell Miss Wienold Los Angeles General Hospital Cadet Nurse Corps Marguerite Jones Lyle Morrison Toni Rudolph Janet Ruggles Gloria Kohn Gail Elson Bettie Fischer Bettie Houston Louise Pullen Beverly Webster

WPB claims huge wood substitution saves metal in aircraft

WPB officials report substituting wood for metals in aircraft production has surpassed six billion board feet and saved two and a half million tons of aluminum steel and copper across industries.

WPB

Miss Wilson and Lt. Brown Prepare to Wed

Miss Henrietta Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence B Wilson will wed First Lt Harry G Brown at First Christian church Thursday at 8 pm The couple with family and friends will attend a reception at the bride parents home Out of town guests include Mrs L B Wilson of Santa Monica Calif and Mr and Mrs Norman B Harrington of Safford Ariz

Norman B. Harrington Joe W. Wilson Glenn S. Sallie Patricia Ann Wilson E. W. Wallace el Paso Tex C. P. Sullivan R. J. Stein Wilson Norma White Buchanan Joseph Metcalf L. B. Wilson Santa Monica Calif Safford, Ariz Walter Wilson Jo Anne Walter Jr Walter S. Wilson Robert J. Mallinger

Public Sing DM Show At Armory Park Tonight

The Davis-Monthan special service office offers an entertainment show for the community sing at 8 p m in Armory park with Pfc Walter Riddle as MC. Pvt Don Meyers Corp Frank Costello open. Vincent Trapani sings Big Fat Mamma. Sgt Hub Essy performs. Pvt Ronald Mabie debuts Lucky Me Oh Lord. Miss Mary Joe McNamee performs a monologue. Rex Haygood directs. Charles Eddy stands in for late dates. extra bleachers may be added.

Davis-Monthan Special Service Office Armory Park Pfc Walter Riddle Don Meyers Corp Frank Costello Vincent Trapani Sgt Hub Essy Jerry Colonna Davis- Monthan Ronald T. Mabie Mary Joe McNamee Joseph McNamee Ordnance Davis-Monthan Field Pvt Mabie Rex Haygood Caso Charles Eddy Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation Case

Air Transport Command Flies 4 Million Miles in Africa

Between October 1942 and January 1943 Air Transport Command planes covered over 4 million miles in Africa and carried 21,300 passengers, marking a substantial boost to wartime airlift operations.

Air Transport Command Africa

Engaged Freydig Bride-to-Be Sets Sept. Cambridge Wedding

Brides Elect Miss Freydia Freydig announces engagement to Ens. Frank FitzRandolph Stewart. Parents Lt Col and Mrs Paul Freydig of 26 Calle De Madrid say the couple will wed Sept 9 in Cambridge Massachusetts where Stewart is stationed. Freydia a University of Arizona sophomore plans Aug 24 departure via New York with her mother. A separate note says Miss Henrietta Wilson becomes Mrs Harry G Brown in a Thursday service at First Christian Church.

Henrietta Wilson Lawrence B. Wilson East Fifth Harry G. Brown First Christian Church Miss Wilson Tucson High School University of Arizona Department of Justice Phoenix Davis-Monthan Air Base Rainbow Girls and Phrateres Brown Lucille H. Brown Beverly Hills Calif University of Southern California Chi Phi Fraternity Ens Frank fitzRandolph Stewart Paul Freydig Calle de Madrid Cambridge Mass Ens. Stewart Freydia New York Freydig Barbara Freydig

Marian Hutton’s cheesecake photos spark backstage nerves

New York gossip notes Marian Hutton, earning 3500 weekly, frets over revealing photos after a Beverly lounge chat about her role in Abbott and Costello’s In Society. The piece recalls her Glenn Miller days, her husband’s defense of her legs, and a light tale of Roscoe Ates in the Zanzibar. Ates recounts joining the Air Corps, training cadets, and rising to major.

New York Marian Hutton Hollywood Marian Beverly Elsie Hammerdingle Glenn Miller Jack Philbin Zanzibar Roscoe Ates Ates

Postponed Swimming Party To Be Held Tuesday

The Rainbow and DeMolay swimming party, moved from last Tuesday, will take place next Tuesday at El Conquistador pool from 7 30 to 11 pm. Co chairmen Miss Ruth Meek and Richard C Matthais say Rainbow girls and DeMolays have a reduced rate and should bring towels. Mr and Mrs Carl Gustafsson will serve as chaperones with advisory board members.

Rainbow DeMolay el Conquistador Ruth Meek Richard C. Matthais Cochairmen All Rainbow Girls Carl Gustafsson DeMolay Advisory Board

Prison Camp Letter Brings News To Officers Wives Club

Mrs. Adlai Young reports a 200 word message from Col. Adlai C. Young, captured after Bataan fall. He is in Formosa camps, well but diet monotone, requests Oh Henry bars and socks, son Pat a B 17 bombardier, Betsy senior, wife limited to 24 words per letter.

Young Bataan Col. Young Formosa Taiwan John Young Menomonie Wis Red Cross U. S Oh Henry

Becht Beck Kurtz Visits New York Barizon Plaza

Mrs. Beck Kurtz of 1625 Fast Speedway visits New York City at the Barbizon Plaza. Charlotte Garza and her niece Carlota Garza have spent two months visiting Chihuahua, Mexico.

Beck Kurtz 1625 Fast Speedway New York City Barbizon Plaza Charlotte Garza Carlota Garza Chihuahua Mexico

Weber Family Hosts Visitors From California

Mr and Mrs Nick Weber of Fontain Street hosted their daughter Mrs J R Misslin of San Francisco California and their son Al Weber who is home on furlough for the past two days.

Nick Weber Fontain Street J. R. Misslin San Francisco Calif al Weber

Brady Couple and Miss Heck Head to Arizona for Two-Week Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Brady of 914 North Fourth Avenue and Miss Patsy Heck left today for Greer Arizona where they will spend about two weeks in the mountains and enjoy a short vacation away from home.

J. E. Brady North Fourth Avenue Patsy Heck Greer, Ariz

Miss Kemler to Leave for Glendale. Will Return in September

Miss Caroline Kemler departs today for Glendale California after attending the summer session. She will return to Tucson in September to assume the presidency of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.

Caroline Kemler Glendale Calif Tucson Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Sister Visit Sends Mrs. McKale to San Bernardino

Mrs RF McKale residing at S01 East Second Street departed last night for San Bernardino California to visit her sister Mrs CH Heard.

RF. McKale East Second Street San Bernardino Calif C. H. Heard

Misses to Leave for Phoenix Tomorrow

Miss Miriam Schofield Barbara Ann O Dowd Jean Webster and Marian McKale will depart for Phoenix tomorrow as part of a group travel arrangement reported in local society notices.

Miriam Schofield Barbara Ann O'Dowd Jean Webster Marian McKale Phoenix

Edna Ward Spends Weekend at Rancho de Los Lomas

Miss Edna Mae Ward of 51 East Jackson Street is spending the weekend at the Rancho de Los Lomas resort.

Edna Mae Ward East Jackson Street Rancho de Los Lomas

Congressman Ubaldo Veloz Injured in Mexican Auto Crash

Ubaldo Veloz, a congressman, was severely hurt in a car crash near Ci Victoria Mexico. Mexican colleagues in Mexico City chartered a special plane to fly in specialists for his treatment.

Ubaldo Veloz Ci Victoria Mexico Mexico City

Engagement of Miss Freydig to Ensign Stewart

Lt. Col. and Mrs. Paul E. Freydig announce the engagement of their daughter Constance Ann Freydig to Franklin Fitz Randolph Stewart Ensign United States Naval Reserve son of Dr. and Mrs. James Whitney Stewart of Pueblo Colorado The marriage is set for September 9 at Christchurch in Cambridge Massachusetts where Stewart is stationed Freydig and her mother will travel to Cambridge August 24 stopping in New York to visit Barbara Freydig maid of honor Stewart is a University of Colorado graduate and has completed three years of law school Freydig attended Mabell Scott Rancho preparatory school George Washington University and the University of Axigona where she was active in Kappa Kappa Gamma Mrs Freydig plans to return to her home in November and Lt Col Freydig has served with the Air Transport Command in the British Isles for over a year.

Paul E. Freydig Constance Ann Franklin Fitz- Randolph Stewart United States Naval Reserve James Whitney Stewart Pueblo Colo Christchurch Cambridge Mass Ens. Stewart Miss Freydig Tucson New York Barbara Freydig Mabelle Scott Rancho Preparatory George Washington University Washington, D. C University of Axigona Kappa Kappa Gamma _ sorority University of Colorado Freydig East Calle de Madrid Col Air Transport Command British Isles

War Workers Married At Informal Rites

Miss Ruby Evlyn Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs H M Allen 357 West President married Nick Gaudia 806 South Second Avenue son of Mr and Mrs Alex Gaudia of Chicago in an informal ceremony at 8 this morning at San Agustin cathedral Rev Radtke officiated double ring rites. Best man was Anthony Gaudin brother of the groom from Chicago. Twenty five guests attended a breakfast at San Carlos restaurant. The couple will live at 8021 South Second Avenue both work for Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Company. The bride attended Missouri State Teachers College and Gaudia attended Crane College in Chicago. He is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus.

Ruby Evlyn Wallace H. M. Allen West President Nick Gaudia South Second Avenue Alex Gaudia Chicago San Agustin Cathedral Radtke Delores Ares Ave Maria Partvka Jerry Zucker Anthony Gaudin San Carlos Consolidated- Vultee Aircraft Company Missouri State Teachers’ College Guadia Crane College Knight of Columbus

Community notices from local churches and groups

Daily reminders announce Wesley foundation at First Methodist Church swimming at Himmel Park and wienie roast at 1848 East Fourth. YWCA hosts servicemen dance tonight in downtown patio. First Baptist hosts social parlors for servicemen spouses and friends. Victory Bible class holds monthly covered dish dinner at 8 in the church basement followed by a social.

Wesley Foundation First Methodist Church Himmel Park 1848 East Fourth YWCA Victory Bible First Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School at Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Lutheran Church hosts weekday sessions at the parish house 830 North First Avenue from 9 to 11 a.m. The program runs through August and ends September 1.

Grace Lutheran Church North First Avenue

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hosts Evening Open House

The Westminster group of the Presbyterian church will hold an open house tonight at 8 at the Westminster house.

Westminster Group The Presbyterian Church Westminster House

University Methodist Church Hosts Canyon Picnic

University Methodist church age group plans a picnic this evening at Sabino Canyon with invited Army personnel from Ryan Davis-Monthan and Marana fields.

University Methodist Church University Sabino Canyon Ryan, Davis-Monthan Marana Fields

Outdoor card party hosted by Tucson Zionist emergency council

The Tucson Zionist emergency council will hold an outdoor card party tomorrow at p. m. at 2148 East Seventh Street.

Tucson Zionist Emergency Council East Seventh Street

Immaculate Heart Academy Alumnae Sponsor Mexican Dinner

The Immaculate Heart academy alumnae association will host a benefit Mexican dinner tomorrow from 5 to 7 30 p m on the academy front lawn at South Sixth avenue and Fifteenth street. A variety of Mexican foods will be served and tacos will be available for take out if buyers bring paper bags.

Immaculate Heart Academy Alumni Asociation Academy South Sixth Avenue Fifteenth Street

Mariposa Chapter to Sponsor Card Party on Lawn

Mariposa chapter No. 31 CES will sponsor a card party on the lawn of the Masonic temple at 160 South Scott Street next Tuesday at 8 p.m. Bridge and other games will be played and reservations may be made by Anna Hughes at 911 East Fifth Street or Beryl Hartin at 615 East Mabel. All Masons Eastern Stars and their families and friends are invited and attendees are asked to bring their own cards.

Mariposa Chapter No CES Masonic Temple South Scott Street Anna Hughes East Fifth Street Beryl Hartin East Mabel

Chaplain Schiff to Lead Service at Local Congregation

Chaplain A. C. Schiff of Davis Monthan airfield will conduct services at the First Congregational church at 11 tomorrow morning. He brings Pvt Dorothea Warner as soloist and a base chorus will sing. The sermon titled Alone With God will be broadcast at 11 30.

A. C. Schiff Davis- Monthan Airfield First Congregational Church Pvt Dorothea Warner God

Catherine Day Weds Corp Hopper in Westminster Ceremony

Miss Catherine Day married James R. Hopper Jr. of Birmingham Alabama Wednesday evening at Westminster house. Rev C E Hoffman officiated. Hopper, an engineer on a Liberator bomber, is in combat crew training.

Corp James R. Hopper Jr Birmingham Ala Catherine Day Westminster House C. E. Hoffman Corp. Hopper

Clubwomen To Hold Session On Thursday In Tucson

The Business & Professional Women's club of Tucson meets Thursday at 8 p m in Congregational house patio garden 824 North Second avenue. Capt Bruce Roberts Marine chaplain addresses on Our Returning Service men. Executive board to meet Monday noon at Pioneer hotel for luncheon.

Business & Professional Women’s Club of Tucson Congregational House North Second Avenue Cornelia Cannon P. H. Ross Mary Field Page Dorothy Tankersley Virginia Brunswick May Bake Bruce Roberts Ross Pioneer Hotel

Given Cadets By Theatre Group Show

The Tucson Little Theatre camp show group under Carl M. Waite presents acts at the monthly dance picnic at Wetmore's tomorrow evening, sponsored by the Chinese cadet detachment at Marana. Performers include Bertie Lee Carter, Billie Holloway, Norma Buchanan, Patsy Lieber, Max Klinger, Wanda Holzhauser, with Colombo Caleffe, Lillian Richardson, and others as accompanists.

Tucson Little Theatre Carl M. Waite Wetmore Marana Bertie Lee Carter Billie Holloway Norma Buchanan Patsy Lieber Max Klinger Patsy Billie Wanda Holzhauser Colombo Caleffe Lillian Richardson

Beau Brummel Dies in Caen Insane Asylum

Beau Brummel spent his final decade in Caen where he died in an insane asylum, marking the end of a controversial life.

Beau Brummel Caen

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Peggy Louise M'Kinley Raymond Henderson Army Engineers Marconia Leonard Fitzgerald Earl Boyd Earlene Boyd Tucson Little Theatre Off Time Tucsonians Bering Sea Bethel Fairbanks Helmerick Legion Auxiliary Esther Gaston Auxiliary Department American Legion Lucille Hays Gladys van Derslice Prescott Stella Fowler Jeanne McQuown Pauline Clark Douglas Wilma Hoya Dolly Keeney Arizona Department of the Auxiliary Ann Whiting Scottsdale Anita Prochnow Flagstaff Irene Young Gertrude Meyer Clara Jane Crozier Winslow Walter Pittenger Wienolds Lt. Brown Davis-Monthan Esther Henderson Conni Freydig Earl Wilson Betty Glenn Officers’ Wives Club Adlai Young Adlai C. Young United States Pat Air Corps Italy Youngs Betsy Stewart Massachusetts Daily Reminder Schiff Patio Garden Nathan Mur East Pennington Street Cash & Carry East Ninth St
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