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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1940

Page

4

Tucson Bride-Wride Miss Mildred Daugherty to Wed Hollis

Miss Mildred Daugherty a Tucson native and Mr Charles J Hollis will wed in First Christian church at 730 tomorrow morning Rev Rush Deskins to officiate The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Daugherty now of Tulsa Okla Attendants include Mrs J C Hughes as matron of honor and Eugene Hollis best man After the ceremony the couple will travel to San Diego for a two week honeymoon They plan to reside at 2516 East Camden Tucson University student Daugherty attended University of Arizona Hollis studied art at UA and works for Tucson Photo Engraving A guest from San Antonio Miss Margaret Jane Eager attended the wedding as a former schoolmate.

First Christian Church Mildred Daugherty J. H. Daugherty Miss Daugherty J. C. Hughes Eugene Hollis Phoenix Elwin Tilson Bill Rosher Tucson Richard Hansen Lela Bentley Hollis San Diego Calif East Camden Tucson Public Schools University of Arizona Phrateres Town Girls Louisville Tucson Photo Engraving Company Daugherty Margaret Jane Eager San Antonio Texas Douglas Robert Baselt Harding W. State University Harding Census Bureau Washington, DD Harry Harding Chicago Northwestern Medical School William Faust Aguilar Mining Company Tres Cruces Argentina Faust Pamela Grace Grace Aguilar Company

Vera Schmidt and Dan Fitchett Wed This Evening

Miss Vera Schmidt daughter of Prof and Mrs A B Schmidt marries Dan Fitchett son of Mr and Mrs William Fitchett in quiet home rites tonight. Rev Frank Dickenson of University Methodist Church to conduct. They travel two weeks along the west coast before returning to Tucson home.

Vera Schmidt A. B. Schmidt Dan Fitchett William Fitchett Frank Dickenson University Methodist Church James Eager Charles Condron Miss Schmidt Tucson University of Arizona Mr. Fitchett California

Bowling among the sports good for beauty

The article notes women bowled in a rhythmical stretch regime to improve health grace and posture. It describes the stance, distance from the foul line, and emphasis on timing and footwork for balance and a slimmer figure. The piece promotes bowling as a beauty aiding sport with gradual practice.

Betty Clark

Blueberry Waffles with Jam Toppers

Blueberry jam or preserves crown hot waffles or pancakes. For a fancy touch, stack three waffles with generous jam and serve in pie pieces.

World War Strain Alters Argentina Meat and Corn Contracts

Italy’s declaration of war disrupted trade as Argentina canceled agreements to supply 6,000 tons of meat and 350,000 tons of corn to Italy. No payments had been made, leaving unsettled obligations and financial exposure.

Italy Argentina

Things W. W. Does Not Know About Japan

Walter Winchell on Broadway carried a sensational column by Marjorie Young detailing Japan in 1940. The piece lists Japanese practices, culture, infrastructure, and daily life with many specific notes on housing, attire, transportation, technology, and social norms.

Walter Winchell Daily Mirror

Women's Benefit Association Meeting at Mrs. Post Home

The Women’s Benefit Association will meet at 8 o’clock this evening at Mrs. R. H. Post’s home, 2934 North Stone Avenue. All members and friends are urged to attend the meeting. The Ohio Club plans a pot luck supper Friday at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission swimming pool.

Women’s Benefit Association R. H. Post North Stone Avenue Ohio Club Mission Swimming Pool

Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women’s Democratic Rally Set

The Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women’s Democratic club will hold a rally Friday at 8 pm at the Tanque Verde school house. The meeting will begin at 8 o’clock and no charge will be made.

Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women’s Democratic Club

Picnic supper by Ben Daniels Camp and auxiliary

Ben Daniels Camp No. 8 and auxiliary No. 3 USWV host a picnic at 6:30 tonight in Luna Park. If rain, move to Transportation Hall East Sixth Street. Guests bring their own service.

Ben Daniels USWV Luna Park Transportation Hall East Sixth Street

Trinity Presbyterian Women Meet On Trek With the Migrant

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of Trinity Presbyterian Church will gather at 8 tonight at 318 East Speedway, home of Mrs J W Buchanan. The program On Trek with the Migrant will feature discussion by Mrs Warren D Schears Miss Lillian Cavett Mrs R B Zinn and Mrs Bildred Buckett. All members and guests are welcome.

Woman’s Missionary Society of Trinity Presbyterian Church J. W. Buchanan East Speedway Warren D. Schears Lillian Cavett R. B. Zinn Bildred Buckett

Southern baked ham dinner at St John’s Methodist church

The church patio hosts a baked ham dinner from 6 30 to 7 30 tomorrow evening. The dinner will be served indoors at St John’s Methodist church.

St. John’s Methodist Church

Two Burglaries Reported To Police

Theft of property valued at almost 100 dollars in burglaries of two homes was reported to police late yesterday. George Hofer, 77, of Sabine Canyon road, said his house was entered while he was away and articles worth about 20 dollars were stolen. Mrs. Nora Shaw of 232 South Herbert street said burglars entered the back door of her home between 7 am and 3 30 pm while she was away and a diamond ring valued at 75 dollars was taken.

George Hofer Sabine Canyon Road Nora Shaw South Herbert Street

Mary Lisle Weds Walter Moody Jr at St Philip’s Hills

Mary Frances Lisle married Walter A. Moody Jr in a quiet 9:30 am ceremony at St Philip’s in the Hills officiated by Rev. George Ferguson. Attendants included Dorothy L. Steffens. best man John H. Carroll. They honeymoon at Grand Canyon and Bryce Canyon National Park then plan to live in Tucson.

Mary Frances Lisle Walter A. Moody, Jr St. Philips-in-the-Hills George Ferguson Moody Dorothy L. Steffens Tucson John H. Carroll

Maria Urias and Ross Munoz wed in Lordsburg rites

Former Miss Maria de Socorro Urias married Ross F. Munoz in a quiet Sunday ceremony in Lordsburg New Mexico. The bride, a Tucson high school graduate and teacher, is from the Urias family of Tuc son. the groom is son of Rev and Mrs Munoz of Flagstaff Arizona and a former principal at Concho Public Schools.

Maria de Soccorro Urias Ross F. Munoz Lordsburg New Mexico Munoz A. G. Urias 911Teen Place Tucson Flagstaff Ariz Mary Castelan al Arvizo Lupita Arias St. Johns University of Arizona Arizona State Teachers College Tempe Concho

Tucson Accepts New Combination Pumper

Tucson officials accepted the Seagrave triple combination pumper after a three hour test by National Board of Fire Underwriters representatives. Fire Chief Henry L Hilles praised its performance calling it smooth as a fine watch and noted it operates quietly with a muffler and warning signals including a siren and red wig wag spotlight.

National Board of Fire Underwriters Tucson Seagrave Southside East 22Nd Street South Second Avenue Henry L. Hilles

Cochise Lowers Tax Rate By Two Cents

Cochise county supervisors cut the 1940-41 levy to 74 cents per $100 assessed value. Tax to be raised by direct taxation is $346,598 with a net valuation of $46,213,834. State and county rates total 41 cents less than last year.

Bisbee Cochise County

VFW Auxiliary Post 549 Cancels Meeting for National Convention

The VFW auxiliary Post 549 will not meet Friday as officials attend the national convention in progress in Los Angeles from August 25 to 30. Delegates Evangeline Urquidas and Etheal Falterman attend with alternates Dolly Young and Edna Morris. Other members attending include Hortensia Lairson Maude Cooper Maude Hammond and Sarah Lee. The next Post 549 Auxiliary meeting is scheduled for September 13.

VFW Los Angeles Evangeline Urquidas Etheal Falterman Dolly Young Edna Morris Hortensia Lairson Maude Cooper Maude Hammond Sarah Lee

A Summer Meal Veal Chops With French Dressing

Veal chops soak in French dressing after a garlic clove is steeped briefly. Brush chops with the dressing and broil or pan fry in a small amount of fat for about 15 minutes, turning for even cooking. Serve with broiled tomatoes corn on the cob a green salad and melon or gelatin dessert.

Tucson Residents Return From Diverse Western Trips

Mr and Mrs J B O Dowd plan to return to Tucson from a Colorado fishing trip. Dr and Mrs R E Hastings expect back soon from Wyoming. Miss Margaret Taylor Miss Virginia Leexe and Miss Mary Jane Budlong have arrived back in Tucson after weeks in California. The Old Puebloans toured Los Angeles Santa Catalina Island La Jolla and San Diego. Mr and Mrs A J Eager returned from Los Angeles after a month with Mr and Mrs Duane Sparks. Mrs Eager attended a Los Angeles welding school. They then visited Yosemite with the Sparks during the opening of fall term. Mr and Mrs Harold S Ijams spent two weeks touring California including Yosemite and Golden Gate Expo. Mrs Gordon James plans a month in the eastern United States.

J. B. O'Dowd Tucson O’dowds Colorado Margaret Taylor Virginia Leexe Mary Jane Budlong California Los Angeles Santa Catalina Island la Jolla Beach Resort San Diego A. J. Eager Duane Sparks Harold S. Ijams Old Pueblo Golden Gate Exposition Treasure Island Yosemite National Park

Eager couple tours Consolidated Aircraft plants in Southern California

Mr and Mrs Eager traveled to San Diego and Glendale and were allowed access through Consolidated Aircraft factories in Southern California towns during their Tucson trip.

Tucson Mrs. Eager San Diego Glendale Consolidated Aircraft California

University official's aide plans California vacation

Leaving Tucson last week was Marvin I. Christianson, assistant to C. Zaner Lesher, registrar at the University of Arizona. Mr. Christianson will spend a vacation period of several weeks in California.

Tucson Marvin I. Christianson C. Zaner Lesher University of Arizona Mr. Christianson California

Entomology Head Dr Vorhies Returns From Trip

Dr and Mrs C Vorhies return to Tucson after a multi week motor trip through the northern United States. He heads the University of Arizona entomology department and is a professor of zoology. he will resume duties.

C. Vorhies Tucson United States Vorhies University of Arizona

University Secretary Gula Taylor Takes Pacific Coast Vacation

Mrs Gula V Taylor secretary to the registrar at the University is spending a vacation period of several weeks on the Pacific coast.

Gula V. Taylor University Pacific Coast

Miss Marie Richey Returns to Tucson from Art Study

Miss Marie Richey returns to Tucson with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Richey after a summer spent studying at the Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles.

Miss Marie Richey Tucson Mrs. T. R. Richey Chouinard Art Institute Los Angeles

University of Arizona staff returns from vacations

Miss Grace Kight returns from Colorado to the administration building at the University of Arizona. Also back at her desk is Miss Margaret J. Regan assistant registrar who resumes work after a California vacation.

Grace Kight Colorado Kight University of Arizona Margaret J. Regan California

Lina G Gerlach Heads East From Tucson

Lina G. Gerlach departed Tucson for an eastbound trip with plans to visit St. Louis en route. Her itinerary includes travel through the Midwest on the way to eastern destinations.

Lina G. Gerlach Tucson St. Louis

Woman takes two week trip to Devils Lake then visits relatives

The traveler will stop in Kansas City Chicago and other cities and visit her son and his family in Toledo Ohio. She then plans a two week trip to Devils Lake and will return via Erie Pennsylvania to Tucson in about six weeks visiting more relatives along the way.

Kansas City Chicago Toledo Ohio Devils’ Lake Erie Tucson

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