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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1940

Page

4

Argentinita and company light up UA stage with Spanish dances

The University of Arizona hosted Argentinita and her Spanish dance company in a lively program featuring Carlos Montoya and Rogelio Machado. Highlights included Seguidillas, Three Cornered Hat pas, Basque dances, Cataluna pieces, Zapateado adjustments, and a festive Bulerias finale with guitar and lively steps.

University of Arizona Argentinita Carlos Montoya Rogelio Machado Pilar Lopez Federico Rey Argentinia Aires Espanoles M. de Falla Therogram Rogelio Achado Franz Liszt Machado Cataluna Federico Zapateado Montoya

John Harlow to Speak for Tucson Garden Club Meeting

Landscape expert John Harlow will address the Tucson Garden Club on Landscape Architecture at the December 2:30 PM session in the Varsity room of the Pioneer Hotel. The meeting features a Christmas theme with carols and luminaria plans for Old Pueblo.

John Harlow Tucson Garden Club Pioneer Hotel Harlow Dartmouth University National Park Service Minnesota Iowa A. J. Leavitt Old Pueblo

Guatemala Coffee Growers Tied to U S Market Only

Guatemalan coffee producers have been told the United States is their sole available market globally. The advisory underscores reliance on U S demand amid changing export prospects.

Guatemala United States

First Nights Review: The Corn is Green Shines on Broadway

Walter Winchell notes premiere audience reaction to The Corn is Green starring Ethel Barrymore with John Mason Brown calling it steadily ingratiating. Cast includes Richard Waring Edmond Breen Thelma Schnee. Fledgling described slow and dreary. Sylvia Weld earns headlines for Mercy crime role. Horse Fever described as hurly burly and mad farce.

Ethel Barrymore John Mason Brown Richard Waring Edmond Breen Thelma Schnee Sylvia Weld John Anderson Louis Kronberger

The Magic Lanterns Film Week Faces Mixed Results

The review notes slack bookings in midtown cinema and a few early hits breaking through. Ann Sothern is praised for Dulcy with Roland Young and Reginald Gardiner, Boris Karloff sells shudders in The Ape, and Design for Murder from the Ladies in Retirement team gets a mention. Somerset Maugham linked to Bette Davis’s rise, while James Stephenson gains rising star notice in The Letter.

Broadway Hollywood Roland Young Reginald Gardiner Boris Karloff Somerset Maugham Bette Davis James Stephenson

Wireless Gossip Prompts Congressmen and Radio Stars

Congressman Ham Fish attacks critics while endorsing a totalitarian method on air. Senator Rush Holt faces debate reaction in West Virginia. William Powell hosted a Sunday musical segment. Vivian Della Chiesa Frank Munn Lily Pons and Bob Hope feature in weekend broadcasts with Betty Jane Rhodes named as Hope’s preferred vocalist.

Ham Fish Hitler Rush Holt Rex Stout Britain West Virginia William Powell Lulu Vivian Della Chiesa Frank Munn Lily Pons Bob Hope Betty Jane Rhodes Hope

The Story Tellers and Cultural Snippets Review

A compact roundup notes Hal Lehrman on Blackout of Paris- Soir and Nazi informers in Paris. It mentions Roe Fulkerson's essay Why Married People Quarrel and Gilbert Seldes hosting P G Woodhouse. Also covers World Digest praise, a Times rebuke of Wodehouse, Henries dummy formation, Coronet art, and Hemingway sales in Los Angeles.

Hal Lehrman Paris- Soir Harper’s Paris Roe Fulkerson Gilbert Seldes P. G. Woodhouse Esquire The New Statesman London Times Wodehouse Jeeves Bertie Wooster A. G. Whitehouse World Digest Coronet Hemingway Los Angeles

Front Pages Reflect Horror Over Polish Atrocities and War Commentary

Editorials condemn Hun crimes in Poland and the proposed extermination. Critics clash with censors as Raymond Daniels and others spar over coverage. Lyons notes junior reporters’ wage-driven coverage and the lure of media fame amid war. Gifted columnists debate sports and news ethics in wartime.

Poland Robert E. Sherwood U. S Raymond Daniels Drew Middleton Eugene Lyons Lyons Eye Witness Overseas Press Club the Post Jack Miley Virginio Gayda

Quotations on fame wit and worldly woes

A collage of wry maxims from various authors on fame doubt education and the oddities of modern life. Insights from Olin Miller Anon Hershfield Thompson Mizner Tarver and others reflect on merit wealth safety and inspiration with humorous and pointed observations.

Olin Miller Anon H. Hershfield Thompson (Ga Wilson Mizner Hollywood Jack Tarver L. A Seaman’s C. Morley

Tucson club meeting plans year end activities

The Tucson Business and Professional Women's club will meet at 7 30 Thursday evening in the blue room at the Santa Rita hotel. Full attendance is urged as year end activities will be planned. Elk Ladies meet Wednesday at 2 at the lodge hall to sew for the Red Cross. Mrs. Harry Luckett leads.

Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club Santa Rita Hotel Elk Red Cross Harry Luckett

Camp Ben Daniels Meeting Plans Officer Nominations

Camp Ben Daniels and its auxiliary will convene at 7 30 oclock Tuesday evening at 121 East Broadway. Nomination of officers for the coming year will be held.

Ben Daniels East Broadway

Spanish Dinner by St. Margaret's Guild at Grace Church

St. Margaret's Guild sponsors a Spanish dinner at Grace Episcopal Church parish house on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. Proceeds support church activities.

Purple Heart Chapter Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

Arizona chapter No. 73 Military Order of the Purple Heart will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 in the Pioneer hotel Tuesday evening.

Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart Pioneer Hotel

First Baptist Women Hostesses Meet Tuesday Evening

The Business and Professional women's class of the First Baptist church will meet at 2216 East Fifth Street Tuesday at 7 30 o'clock with Miss Lillie Thomas Miss Sadie Thomas and Mrs Virginia Walford as hostesses.

First Baptist Church East Fifth Street Misses Lillie Sadie Thomas Virginia Wolford

Tuc son Birth Control Clinic Board Meeting Set

The annual meeting of the Tuc son Birth Control clinic board will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the clinic 28 East Corral Street. All board members have been urged to be present.

Tucson Birth Control Clinic Board East Corral Street

Tucson Delta Delta Luncheon Set at Mrs Keith Home

The Tucson Alliance of Delta Delta Delta will meet for luncheon at Mrs Leo Keith's home 329 West Franklin on Wednesday at 12 30. Out of town members are asked to attend. Reservations may be made by phoning Mrs B W Simons at 5297 W.

Tucson

Ladies auxiliary of ORC postpones Dec dinner

The Ladies' auxiliary of O.R.C. has postponed its dinner scheduled for December 5 at the Santa Rita hotel due to the death of a member.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of O.R.C Santa Rita Hotel

Ballroom dancing lessons at Pioneer hotel ball room

Instructions in ballroom dancing by Arthur Murray's New York school begin at 7 30 Sunday evening in the Pioneer hotel ball room. The new steps will be taught along with the var iouvianna schottische and polka. Reservations may be made by calling Ted Norman at 3000.

Arthur Murray New York Pioneer Hotel Ted Norman

Sweden's artificial wool program to hire 3000 more workers

Sweden's production program for artificial wool is expected to provide employment for about 3,000 additional workers. The plan aims to expand textile industry capacity and reduce unemployment through new plant operations and related jobs.

Sweden

Here Today to Be Produced by Tucson Little Theatre

The Tucson Little Theatre plans a December 14 15 and 16 production of Here Today a fast paced modern comedy set in Nassau Bahamas. Technical Director Al Hamilton and Randolph Gunther share set design duties as officials promise a richly furnished interior and sea view verandah. Director Edward Reveaux says rehearsals show professional smoothness by opening night with an experienced cast in every major role.

Bahamas Nassau Tucson Little Theatre Edward Reveaux

Pima Council To Have Christmas Theme At Meeting

Pima County council of the Parent Teacher Association plans a 2 pm Wednesday program in Roskage school auditorium. Main speaker is Mrs James B Henry, long active in PTA work. Christmas carols by Mothersinger group. Hostesses include Safford school PTA members. Mrs Earl Monthan chairs. All members and winter visitors urged to attend.

Pima County Council Parent-Teacher Association Roskage School James B. Henry PTA Mothersinger Pima Council Safford School Earl Monthan

Dancer Honored by UA Spanish Group Reception

Sigma Delta Pi hosted a reception in Gila hall honoring Argentinita and her company after their appearance on the University of Arizona artist and lectures series. Dr. John D. Fitz-Gerald, head of the Spanish department, directed the event with Fine Arts faculty, Tucson guests, and Spanish students in attendance.

Sigma Delta Pi Gila Hall Argentinita University of Arizona John D. Fitz-Gerald University Fine Arts College

Penwomen's Group to Host Guest Luncheon in Tucson

Members of the Tucson branch of the National League of American Penwomen will hold a guest luncheon this Saturday at the Arizona Studios on West Broadway. Hostesses Miss Ruth Ella Kight and Miss Sophie Hart will attend with Miss Hart, group president, speaking on the play There Shall Be No Night. Reservations via telephone 3182.

Tucson National League of American Penwomen Arizona Studios West Broadway Ruth Ella Kight Sophie Hart Hart

Bangkok Emerges as Key Air Hub for Far East Routes

Bangkok Thailand is described as the foremost junction in the Far East for international airlines marking a shift in regional air traffic. The note highlights its growing role in connecting Asian and global flight networks.

Bangkok Thailand Far East

Mrs. John R. Shreeves Hosts Luncheon for 180 Guests

Mrs. John R. Shreeves plans a noon luncheon for 180 friends with silver and blue Christmas decor. Earlier today Mrs. Rudolph hosted a tea at El Encanto for about 150 guests, featuring Mrs. Selim Franklin and others at the tea table and in the living and dining rooms.

John R. Shreeves William Matthews Leo B. Keith Mesdames Henry Boice John Smith William — Robert Hastings Edward Ayden Douglas Frantz B. G. Thompson Henry Mayhew George Dixon C. Leonard Pfeiffer Ed Durand W. Paul Holbrook Marguerite Palmer

Tucson physicist heads to Texas clinical conference

Dr. J. B. Littlefield left Tucson yesterday for Houston to attend the Southern Texas Clinical conference and will return to the Old Pueblo on Monday. Lady Helena Squires of St. Johns Newfoundland has rented a Tucson house for the season at 2040 East Hawthorne Street.

J. B. Littlefield Tucson Houston Tex Old Pueblo Lady Helena Squires St. Johns Newfoundland Hawthorne Street

Weekend Visitors at Wild Horse Ranch Cortaro

Mr and Mrs Howard W Miller of Wild Horse ranch Cortaro hosted weekend guests including Mrs Henry Merchant Dr and Mrs F E Sowerby Mr and Mrs Frank Genash and Mr Roscoe Johnston Jr

Howard W. Miller Wild Horse Ranch, Cortaro Henry Merchant F. E. Sowerby Frank Genash Roscoe Johnston, Jr

University of Arizona Faculty Women to Hold December Tea

The Faculty Women's club will host a December meeting and tea on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5 30 in Maricopa hall. Mrs Charles A Pickerell serves as general chairman for the event. Decorations and refreshments will follow a Christmas theme.

Faculty Women’s Club University of Arizona Maricopa Hall Charles A. Pickerell

Sewing Bee Brings Legion Auxiliary Members Together

The Morgan McDermott Unit No 7 American Legion Auxiliary held a Sewing Bee at the Legion home last week on Tuesday and Thursday to sew bed jackets for veterans at the United States Veterans hospital. Dollie Young and Velma De Vaughn chaired the dinner served to workers. Mary Hendricks led the event with help from Mabel Neal Edith Childress Dollie Young Mildred Hubbard Annie Graves Jessie Hutton Alice Few Velma DeVaughn Ethel Elke Ethel Falterm an Charlotte Helbig Annabelle Gendron Marie Burns Theresa Dobek Gladys Phenecie Elsie Nelson Julia Badger Vera Cook La Vada Hall Lois Hubbard Ruth Hubbard.

Sewing Bee Morgan McDermott American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home United States Veterans Hospital Dollie Young Velma de Vaughn Mary Hendricks Mesdames Mabel Neal Edith Childress Mildred Hubbard Annie Graves Jessie Hutton Alice Few

Spanish Supper by Grace Episcopal Church Guild

The parish house of Grace Episcopal Church will host a Spanish supper at 6 o'clock tomorrow evening. St. Margaret's guild sponsors the event with Mrs. Arthur Schaefer as general chairman and Mrs. R. D. McDonald assisting in planning. Mesdames James Levis, Carl Williams, and Eliza [text cut] will assist in the receiving line.

Grace Episcopal Church St. Margaret’s Guild Arthur Schaefer R. D. McDonald Mesdames James Levis Carl Williams Eliza

Homemakers Hold All Day Meeting At Member Home

The Sahuarita Homemakers met at Mrs. J. F. Hopper's home for an all day session on nutrition led by Mrs. R. A. Davis and Mrs. Clyde Gaines. Members split into groups for meal prep with a menu including brown rice chop suey nut bread and rolls. A business session followed with plans for a Christmas program and a December 13 Christmas meeting.

Sahuarita Homemakers J. F. Hopper R. A. Davis Clyde Gaines Luna Heaston H. L. Baldwin Lane Arizona G. J. Ramsey San Rafael Valley R. A

Junior Group Booth At Trinity Carnival Friday

The Trinity Presbyterian church Sunday school junior department will host a Southwestern booth after 5 pm at the church carnival. They will sell painted gourds charm strings cactus gardens and potted plants. Superintendent Mrs Joseph H Grier leads with assistants Mrs Royal B Irving Mrs Noble M Hizer Mrs A H Finch Mrs John W McInnes Mrs George W Barr Mr L Griffith and Mr William Matthews. A Trinity circle cafeteria will serve supper after 5 30 pm.

Trinity Presbyterian Church Joseph H. Grier Royal B. Irving Noble M. Hizer A. H. Finch John W. McInnes George W. Barr L. Griffith William Matthews Trinity Circle

Social notices list party organizers and reservations contact

Beth Daggett and Miss Marguerite Elgersma head the event with purchasing by Mrs Ralph Hart and Mrs Ennis Swarth out Food committee includes Mesdames A M Meyer Arthur Pistor Arthur Schaefer R B Mc Donald Carl J E Hanson and William Sheperd Reservations may be made by calling Mrs Ronald Perry at 2976 W

Beth Daggett Marguerite Elgersma Ralph Hart Ennis Swarthout Mesdames A. M. Meyer Arthur Pistor Arthur Schaefer R. B. McDonald Carl J. E. Hanson William Sheperd Ronald Perry

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