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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1944

Page

6

Social tea and swim party for Florence Pond hosts

A Sunday afternoon event at Stone Avelev featured Miss Florence Pond hosting a group of Navy and service personnel, staff hostesses, and many guests. Margaret Knight assisted with receiving, followed by a buffet supper with Mrs. Chester Smith and I. Cornelia Cannon aiding, and a guest list including Lt. O Graham, W M Nott, Jack Adams, and many others from California to Chicago and beyond.

Navy Florence Pond Stone Alev Miss Pond Margaret Knight Chester Smith I. Cornelia Cannon O. Graham W. M. Nott Jack Adams David Brown F. W. Douville Spokane Wash Jim Duis Oakland Klingame Calif Bernard Shutt Eehold N. J

Reverend Dawson to Preach in Tucson After California Conference

The Reverend Richard Lawson and wife Mrs. Dawson complete staff duties at the Fellowship Conference in Southern California and Southwest and will return to Tucson with their two daughters Jean and Virginia. Rev. Dawson directed the conference and will preach at Congregational church on Sunday morning September 10. Meanwhile a Women’s Association group at First Congregational church hosted a waffle breakfast for over 50 guests at the Congregational house. E. B. Bunch hosts Mrs. Myron Kuhlmeyer and her four children as house guests until school opens.

Richard Lawson Neir California Southwest Pilgrim Pines San Bernardino Calif Jean Virginia Tucson Dawson Congregational Church E. B. Bunch East Seventh Street Myron Kuhlmeyer Newport Beach

Miss Seal to Give Recital at Seal Home

Miss Kay Dell Seal, 12, will perform in a recital by teacher Mrs. Lillian Caldwell Sunday at 5 PM at 4305 East Grant Road. Her sister Vivian will join in duets and solos, and another sister Shirley will accompany with guitar solos and duets.

Kay Dell Seal Lillian Caldwell Seal Home East Grant Road Vivian Miss Seal Shirley

Mrs. Shelley Abbotts Pupils Give Informal Piano Recital

The piano pupils at the Temple of Music and Art performed an informal program for parents and friends on Tuesday evening. Performers included Jim Taylor Mary Jane McNay Marylin McNay Helen Tiemann Bobby Marsland Ophelia Montoya Mary Theresa Stromis Josephine Cruz Laura Kiser Patricia Hussey Edith Bartlett Helen Cruz Evangeline Cruz and Carmetta Zappia.

Shelley Abbott Temple of Music and Art Jimmy Taylor Mary Jane Marylin McNay Helen Tiemann Bobby Marsland Ophelia Montoya Mary Theresa Stromis Josephine Cruz Laura Kiser Patricia Ann Hussey Edith Bartlett Helen

Secret Told PRETTY LAVERNE to Wed Lou Rogers

Hollywood reports Pretty Laverne Andrews is engaged to Lou Rogers of Universal music department. No wedding date set. Sister Maxine Andrews is married to the trio's manager Lou Levy. Patti Andrews remains single.

Pretty Laverne Andrews Sisters Harmony Hollywood Lou Rogers Universal Studio Music Department Maxine Andrews Lou Levy Patti

Evening educational program at South Side Church of the Nazarene

A program is set for tonight at 8 at the South Side Church of the Nazarene. Navy recruiting is in the post office building. A WAVE enlistment party travels to Tucson today and Friday to interview and enlist prospective WAVEs. applications should be filed before the party arrives. Larcena Louise Past Noble Grand association No. 6 meets tomorrow at 5 pm at Mrs. J L Bradley’s home. cohostesses are Mrs. Althea Sliker and Mrs. Mayme Hardin. Visiting members invited.

South Side Church of the Nazarene Tucson Navy Post Ofice Larcena Louise Noble Grand Association No. 6 J. L. Bradley East Ninth Street Althea Sliker Mayme Hardin

BYPU Retreat Slated for Labor Day Weekend

The annual BYPU retreat will be held over Labor Day weekend at Madera Canyon, inviting members to gather for worship and fellowship in a scenic desert setting.

Madera Canyon

Twenty-Teen Girls Club Plans Labor Day Picnic Trip

The Twenty-Teen Girls' club will hold an all day picnic on Labor Day. They depart from S21 East Eighteenth Street at 10 a.m. heading to Mission Picnic Grounds. Officers: Susie Arriola president Mary Paredes vice president and secretary Clementina Grijalva treasurer Jessico Campuzano reported.

S21 East Eighteenth Street Mission Picnic Grounds Susie Arriola Mary Paredes Clementina Grijalva Jessico Campuzano

Tucson League Meeting Rescheduled to September 8

The Tucson League of Women Voters shifts its next business meeting to the second Friday in September. The Sept 8 session begins at 10 30 a m in the Chamber of Commerce visitors' room.

Tucson League of Women Voters Chamber of Commerce

Treasure Hunt Planned by Business and Professional Women

The Business and Professional Women's club will hold a treasure hunt tomorrow night meeting at 6 30 p m at Dr Josie M Trinkle's home 615 East Speedway.

Josie M. Trinkle East Speedway

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting At American Legion Hall

The ladies auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart holds a meeting tomorrow at p m in the ladies lounge of the American Legion hall.

Ladies Auxiliary Military Order of the Purple Heart American Legion Hall American Legion

Young People Conference Set for Mt Lemmon

The Presbyterian state conference of young people of university age will be held from September 4 through 10 at Mt. Lemmon with campus and church leaders participating.

Presbyterian State Conference Mt. Lemmon

Toastmistress To Meet On Monday

Chaparral chapter of international Toastmistress will hold its next meeting on Monday night at the home of Mrs Thelma McQuade. Mrs Ralph Rishel will be toast mistress for the evening and will conduct the program. Two book reviews will be given one on Poland by Mrs Thelma McQuade and one on China by Mrs John Barringer. A business meeting and table topic discussion will precede the program.

Chaparral Chapter International Toastmistress Thelma McQuade Ralph Rishel Poland China John Barringer

Red Cross Production Rooms Closed Monday

All Red Cross production rooms will be closed on Monday. The notice informs staff and visitors of the temporary shutdown and potential schedule impacts.

Red Cross

Arizona Recipes Fisherman's Salad Bowl

A recipe by William Petersen uses leftover fish shredded with bell pepper lettuce and pimiento. A rich French dressing coats the bowl creating a full meal served ice cold with rye bread.

Dressing for Oysters with Tomato and Horseradish

Select fine oysters of uniform size and chill them. Remove shell pieces. Dress with tomato ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and grated horseradish in equal parts one tablespoon. Add a few drops Tabasco, salt, and cayenne. Let chill, then serve in small glasses or pastry shells. or chop and serve in cocktail glasses or grapefruit baskets.

Rincon Vista Child Care Open House Report

Teachers and children at Rincon Vista child care center will host an open house tomorrow at 5 p m. Parents and friends are invited for a short program. Teachers include Mrs Mary Edwards Mrs George Brooks and Mrs David Ross. About 45 children attend daily and service will continue through winter. Trinity Presbyterian Westminster club hosts a Saturday party at 6 30 p m meeting at Westminster house then proceeding to Van Wieck 2644 East Third for supper.

Rincon Vista Child Care Center South Plumer and Winsett Mary Edwards George Brooks David Ross Trinity Presbyterian Westminster Club Westminster House

Campus picnic committee to meet at Congregational house

Tucson campus groups plan an outdoor picnic on Sunday September 17 on the University of Arizona campus after freshman week. The event is sponsored by the campus student religious conference with representatives from Tucson church groups and will feature hymn singing supper and an address by UA president Dr Alfred Atkinson.

Congregational House Tucson Alfred Atkinson

Pickle and Relish Recipes Bulletin Released

The U S department of agriculture released a new bulletin titled Pickle and Relish Recipes. It includes painters and recipes for pickled vegetables pepper-onion relish corn relish piccalilli green tomato cabbage relish horseradish relish tomato-pear relish chili sauce cat sup tomato-apple chutney sauer kraut vinegar-brined snap beans and fruit pickles. The bulletin can be obtained from the WFA Office of Distribution 821 Market Street room 700 San Francisco California.

U. S. Department of Agriculture WFA Office of Distribution Market Street San Francisco 3 Calif

Lamp Shades Require Dry Cleaning Not Washing

Consumers warned against washing painted silk lamp shades and fabric shades with applique. Dry cleaning is advised to prevent shrinking of fabrics like chintz and linen.

February named as month of Sprout Kale by Anglo Saxons

Anglo Saxons called February the month of Sprout Kale due to cabbage sprouting in this season. The quirky label reflects early agricultural observations and seasonal cycles of medieval Britain.

Midtide sweepers and a wider lesson from D-day

A reflective piece compares Allied mine sweepers crossing the French coast at mid tide to life choices. It argues that the greatest achievements can come from steady, unseen labor in mid life, not youth’s dash or old age’s caution, urging readers to recognize ongoing purpose.

Channel

Baby flat-tops and gray air on the Princess memoirs

Charles Darnell reviews Kenneth D. McCracken’s account of a carrier crew aboard the Princess. The aerology officer’s gadget misleads escort subs, while crew nerves ride high between drills and patrols. Skidmore’s war tale is compared to classics, judged not on par with Farewell to Arms.

Cmdr Kenneth D. McCracken Sgt. Norris Pacific Skidmore

Valley of the Sky book review by Hubert Douglas Skidmore

Publisher touted Valley of the Sky by Hubert Douglas Skidmore fails to meet the hype. The critique notes the work does not live up to the prepublication reputation built by the publishers.

The Harpie Bomber Crew Faces Shocking Midair Crisis

The Harpie bomber crew includes six gunners, a pilot, copilot and navigator. Sgt Walter Kazmierczak replaces a fallen gunner after a Zero attack near an American target. Chief, an Oklahoma Indian nose gunner, helped avert disaster when a bombload broke free from its rack.

Walter Kazmierczak

The Call of the Deep War Message Opens Adventure

A wartime feature urges readers to prepare for a deep sea mission with vivid rallying language. It frames the moment as a pivotal mid tide D day readiness cue and encourages readiness and equipment checks for the challenging path ahead.

King Features Synd., Inc

Grandmother and the Comet review notes on stories

Victoria Lincoln’s Grandmother and the Comet from Farrar and Rinehart catalogs short stories by the February Hill author. The collection surveys human interest themes with humor and occasional pathos, highlighting Mr Wilbur’s Accident about Mrs Wilbur losing a maid and the related outcomes.

Victoria Lincoln Farrar & Rinehart, Inc February Hill

Mrs Wilbur’s Cat Prank Sparks Bedtime Laughs and Bat Fear

Mrs. Wilbur recounts a playful cat prank that backfired when the maid fled after a pretend cat scene. A second tale has Mr. Wilbur donning a raincoat to face a bat on the mantel as she insists on safety measures.

Local Shakedown Ends When Suspect Flees

In a peculiar incident a woman placed a wastepaper basket on a man’s head to ensure his safety. The man, wearing scorching day clothes and wielding a stove poker, fled the scene and has not been seen in the area since.

Citrus Fruit Supply Greater For 1944 45

War Food Administration released figures showing civilians will receive about 2.3 billion pounds more citrus in the 1944 45 season than the prior season. The total civilian allocation includes 9.828 billion pounds in fresh form and 1.15 billion pounds in canned juice dried fruit and marmalade. Oranges and tangerines will account for 60 percent of output with grapefruit lemons and limes making up the rest.

Washington War Food Administration WFA

Only 3 000 Cars Next Month OPA Announces

The Office of Price Administration announced that 3 000 new passenger cars would be available for rationing in September, the smallest monthly quota since auto rationing began.

OPA Washington Office of Price Administration

Kenya Announces Postwar Forest Development Plan

Kenya unveils an extensive plan to rebuild and expand its forests after conflict. The government targets reforestation, sustainable management, and community involvement to boost biodiversity, water security, and rural livelihoods amid recovery efforts.

Kenya

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