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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

6

Socially Speaking from Tucson

Mrs Ida Stevens Smith of Tucson visits the east with her son and daughter in law at Olmstead Hall Wilton Conn. Channing J Smith Jr studies art at Columbia Mo. Mrs Smith plans to return to Tucson late this autumn. Dr and Mrs J B McQuown leave Tucson to attend the American Legion department convention in Bisbee Ariz. Mrs McQuown will head the child welfare session with Dr Lewis H Howard assisting.

Ida Stevens Smith Tucson Olmstead Hall Wilton J. B. McQuown The American Legion Bisbee Ariz

Romine Starts at Anderson Airplane School in Los Angeles

William D. Romine, son of Mr and Mrs L A Romine of El En Canto Estates, began studies recently at the Anderson Airplane School in Los Angeles. Mrs Carl D Cooper visits sister Mrs C M dAutremont of 1901 North Campbell Ave Tucson. Mrs Cooper is a Tulsa Oklahoma resident.

William D. Romine L. A. Romine el Encanto Estates Anderson Airplane School Los Angeles Carl D. Cooper C. M. d’Autremont Campbell Avenue Tucson Cooper Tulsa Okla

Waddell Family Vacations Reach Tucson Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Waddell and Miss Peggy Waddell arrived in Tucson for a short vacation. The Denver, Colorado couple are visiting Mrs. John Waddell at 111 Olive road, while Peggy has spent the summer traveling in the East and Middle West.

Emmett Waddell Peggy Waddell Tucson Denver Colo Mr. Waddell John Waddell Olive Road East Middle West

Tucson Residents Hit Busy Outsized Travel and Work

John R. Glenn son of Silas N. Glenn has started work at the Anderson Airplane school on the Pacific coast. Returned to Tucson this week are Mr. and Mrs. Lesley A. Allen who visited Tyrone New Mexico with friends. Mrs. F. N. Guild and Miss Mabel Guild return to Palm road after six weeks of motoring in New England. Sisters Laurena Merriman and Ethel Merriman of Mrs. Guild are expected back this weekend from California. James Hannum of Tucson is studying at the Anderson Airplane school in Los Angeles and works at Union Petroleum Service on Speedway.

John R. Glenn Silas N. Glenn East Blackridge Drive Anderson Airplane School Pacific Coast Tucson Lesley A. Allen Tyrone New Mexico Palm Road F. N. Guild Mabel Guild New England States

Miss Virginia Barry Returns to Phoenix Home

Miss Virginia Barry, visiting her grandmother Mrs. Caleb Houston, has returned to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Barry in Phoenix after two months as a guest.

Virginia Barry Caleb Houston John Barry Phoenix

Ahnahan Club Plans Fall Dance In Tucson

Ahnahan club members met at Miss Carmen Padres home to outline the early autumn dance. Amelia Terrazas, president, named committees for music hall arrangements entertainment novelty ties and advertising. A dinner for Adeline Morris and a club dinner for Evelyn Pacheco were noted. date to be announced.

Ahnahan Club of Tucson Carmen Padres East Fourth Street Ahnahan Club Ameilia Terrazas Celina Sorna Alice Carreon Maria Louisa Lopez Evelyn Pacheco Eva Tye Lupe Orias Mary Castelan Adeline Morris Ahnahan Celina Osuna Mary Louise Lopez

Local clubs schedule Friday gatherings and rally

The Ohio club meets Friday at 6 30 PM at the Mission swimming pool for a pot luck supper. members bring a covered dish and coffee. The Tanque Verde Wrightstown Women’s Democratic club holds an 8 PM rally Friday at the Tanque Verde schoolhouse. Club Latino marks its first anniversary Sunday at 529 South Stone Avenue clubhouse.

Ohio Club Mission Swimming Pool Club Latino Civic Club of Tucson South Stone Avenue

Ice Cream Social Aims to Draw Neighborhood Tonight

The Young People group at University Methodist church invites the public to an ice cream social from 7 to 9 on the parsonage lawn. Entertainment is planned and all are welcome to attend.

University Methodist Church

Political Dance By Theta Rho Girls Friday Night

The Theta Rho Girls club of the IOOF plans a political dance Friday evening August 30. All candidates will have a speaking slot or be introduced by an Odd Fellow. Dancing begins at 9 o clock in the Oddfellows hall.

Theta Rho IOOF Oddfellows Hall

Ocotillo YWCA Meeting at Converse Home in Tucson

The Ocotillo club of Tucson’s YWCA will hold a business meeting this evening at the home of Mrs. Guy Converse, YWCA president. The Converse residence is at 1515 East Mabel. An informal social hour will follow the session.

Ocotillo Club Tucson YWCA Guy Converse Converse East Mabel

Women knit at 467 West Fifth street meeting

Members of the Women's Civic and Progressive club will meet at 7:30 this evening for knitting at 467 West Fifth street. Miss Beatrice Russell will be in charge.

Women’s Civic and Progressive Club West Fifth Street Beatrice Russell

Little Theatre Plans Season Start For 1940 41

The Little Theatre opens its 1940-41 season with charter members and new volunteers required to accumulate 90 hours across three branches. Charter members include Mrs. George Bandel and Rob ert J. Boyle among others. workers earning one or two points for the coming season are listed.

Little Theatre New Workshop Ed Reveaux George Bandel Fred Baltzell Robert J. Boyle Ruth Acher Doris Arnett Mary Louise Ashjian John Brooks Emily Brown Peter Brown Stanley Conover Anna Doyle Rosalie Drachman Roy Drachman Girllie Ellis George Ferguson James P. Flynn Garrett Fritts Bessie Garshinow David Grazier Florence Gusmeri Beryl Hamilton Ebba Hammer William Hillas Minerva Howell Arthur Henderson Guy Thackeray Irma Waddell Mabel Weadock James Wester Agnes Young James Billingsley Edward Barrett Barbara Booker Jane Boyle W. T. Buckaloo Elizabeth Camp Edward Coleman Aileen Conley Deborah Currier Guy Currier Cecile Dee

Sonya Hollister Faces Turbulent Family Dinner

Sonny confronts her estranged father Richard son during a tense evening at the Hollisters home. Tensions rise as Tom Hollister and Mrs. Hollister seek control and a business talk with lawyer Alfred Weston. Sonny resents her past and fears Richardson’s attempt to reclaim her.

Sonny Boudoir Tom Kirk Mrs. Hollister Carol Mr. Weston Richardson Hollister Weston Hollisters

Walter Winchell on Broadway A Hollywood casting perspective

Hollywood scouts report a surplus of handsome men but a far larger pool of aspiring actresses. A lead must possess screen personality and youth. many face long odds, with firms limiting new entrants. Dangers and deadlines loom for hopefuls seeking agents and theater windows.

To Be Continued by Vera Brown TV Series Teaser

A dramatic scene unfolds as a anguished man confronts Sonny about marriage and love. He seeks certainty, her cool silence and trembling posture reflect unresolved passion. The fragment ends with a cliffhanger as he prepares to leave.

Sonny Vera Brown King Features Syndicate, Inc

Ferguson couple returns to Tucson from Michigan vacation

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ferguson are back in Tucson after spending the portion of the summer vacationing in Michigan.

Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson Tucson Michigan

Budget Meals Offer Tasty Low-Cost Luncheon Ideas

A food budget friendly guide highlights late summer produce and simple recipes. Mexican corn-lima main dish with peppers onions and tomatoes. stuffed eggs with peas curry and cheese. veal roll Vienna with rich filling. cheese fruit salad ring uses gelatin cottage cheese Roquefort pineapple and cherries.

Candidates To Speak At Tanque Verde Meet

Final plans set for a Tanque Verde political rally tomorrow night at the Tanque Verde school. Candidates will speak briefly about their plans and qualifications in what is described as an historic Pima county campaign event.

Tanque Verde Pima

Mohave County Registration Totals Hit 4144

Mohave County voters for the September primary total 4144, up 56 from 1938. Democrats 3885. Republicans 244. Socialists and Independents two each. Non-partisan and New Deal one each. nine with no party preference.

Kingman Mohave County

Noise crackdown ordered around Tucson bars

Tucson police were ordered to focus on loud and boisterous conduct near bars. Acting chief Captain Ben West cited an eastside bar as an example of disturbances from tavern patrons and directed officers to watch bars and arrest drunks and boisterous persons.

Tucson Ben West West

Farmers of Patagonia Donate Ambulance to Red Cross

A group of Patagonia farmers donated a fully equipped ambulance to the Red Cross to aid medical relief efforts. The gesture underscores local community support for disaster response and emergency services.

Patagonia The Red Cross

Classical Music Club To Present Programs Friday

The Classical Music club of Tucson plans a combined parent and pupil talent meeting at the Palo Verde Mission Friday at 7 p.m. A program starting at 8 p.m. features performances by Mrs. H. Gerhardt, Logan, Eldon Clawson, Mrs. R. Goodman, Mrs. W. Goodman, Mrs. W. Busby, Mrs. Ivan Peters, Mrs. W. Conelly, Talitha Colwell, Stalts, Betty Jo Lusby, and a cornet rendition of America. Both programs are open to the public.

Classical Music Club of Tucson Palo Verde Mission Lotta S. Barrett Colleen Payne H. Gerhardt Lieurance Minnetonka Logan Betty Jo Lusby

Jones Group To Meet At Durham Residence Tonight

All friends of Gov. R. T. Jones are invited to gather between 7:30 and 9:30 this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Durham 1137 East Seventh Street. Speakers will be heard and refreshments served. The meeting, led by precinct 20 captain Mrs. Durham, is open to all Jones workers.

Burglars Ransack Dragonette Home in City Brief

The home of Fred Dragonette at 1135 East Edison Street was burglarized while the owner was away. Miss Betty Bandel, the temporary caretaker, reported the break after burglars cut a screen on the service porch and smashed a French window with a croquet mallet. Police could not confirm any theft.

Fred Dragonette East Edison Street Betty Bandel

Mathews to Speak in Elgin Friday Night

William R. Mathews publisher of the Arizona Daily Star and Democratic candidate for Congress will deliver an address at Elgin Friday night. He will tour the Bisbee and Warren districts during the American Legion convention and spoke recently in Safford and Clifton.

William R. Mathews Arizona Daily Star Congress Elgin Bisbee Warren American Legion Mathews Safford Clifton

Pardons Board Sets September Meeting Dates

PHOENIX Aug 22 The state board of pardons and paroles will meet at the state prison in Florence Sept. 24 to consider 20 parole applications 15 for commutation of sentence and to review the status of 22 others.

Phoenix State Board of Pardons and Paroles Florence

Uruguay weighs Spain military equipment purchase

Uruguay considers buying military equipment from Spain in a policy review. Officials assess budget, defense needs, and potential supplier details as part of the procurement discussion.

Uruguay Spain

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Daily Reminder Wrightstown Women’s Democratic Club Kathryn Lee William McFarldnn John Migel Peggy Redman Edith Jane Riise Stanley Romine Priscilla Sanders Frances Santa Marie Smelker Heyward Turlington Beatrice Voyer Marian White Gene Widhof Mary Winstanley Mildred Z. Loew Tucson Little Theatre Walter Winchell Broadway Harrison Carroll Hollywood Tyrone Power Clark Gable Myrna Loy Bette Davis John Barrymore Warner Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Billy Grady M-G-M Dallas Texas Grady Robert Taylor Robert Taylors James Stewarts John Garfield Central Casting Bureau Screen Actors’ Guild Guild Southern California Lew Schreiber 20Th Century-Fox Daug Lydia Pinkham Arthur G. House Congress St Alexander George AP Vienna Mohave Greenwald ADAMS Classical Music Club Jones Durham Dragonette Home Pardons Board Brewster Ee Steinfeld’ S
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