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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

2

Rumors of Ruble Change Spark Soviet Buying Spree

London reports say Soviet citizens are stockpiling goods amid rumors of ruble devaluation or replacement. U S and British sources call the panic unproven, noting a currency surplus with more rubles than goods, but popular nervousness persists.

London Soviet Union U. S. State Department Voice of America Washington Ussr China Moscow Council of Foreign Ministers Kremlin

Jury Drawing Set by Pima County Officials

Officials of Pima County Superior Court announced an early January jury panel draw. Registered voters may file exemptions before the drawing, including women, seniors, civil officers, clergy, doctors, dentists, lawyers, teachers, truck drivers, and other listed professions. Voters drawn for duty without exemption on file will serve the full term.

Pima County Board of Supervisors Tucson

River Commission Talks Collapse as Osborn Holds Line

Efforts to nominate three commissioners for the proposed Colorado River commission failed after a conference with Governor Osborn who would not indicate approval or suggest names. The stalemate leaves the fate of the commission and its six year terms up in the air as the legislature prepares for special sessions to address related water code and public domain questions.

Colorado River Commission Sidney P. Osborn Charles A. Carson Colorado River Osborn River Commission Sidney Kartus Phoenix Senate Robert Forbes Tucson Hugo Farmer Yuma Forbes Maricopa Pinal

Utility Gifts Total 18000 Boost St Marys Hospital Drive

Tucson Gas Electric Light & Power adds 18000 to the St Marys hospital 1 million building fund, raising advance gifts to 221740. Eva De Concini announces the gift and use of the utility auditorium for five months. Doctors in Tucson contribute 103740, led by cochair Drs Thomas Clyne Holbrook. Raskob Foundation donates 90000 for pediatrics. Phelps Dodge adds 10000 via Harry Lavender.

Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power Company St. Mary’s Hospital Eva de Concini J. R. Snider Drive Tucson de Concini Drs. C. A. Thomas Meade Clyne W. Paul Holbrook Doctors’ Committee Drs. Hollis H. Brainard H. D. Cogswell John L. Donahue Clyde E. Flood J. Donald Francis Edward J. Gotthelf R. E. Hastings Edward M. Hayden Roy Hewitt Harold W. Kohl Dan L. Mahoney Joy A. Omer W. G. Presson Harry M. Lavender

Heir To $25,000 Woman Still Works

In Portland Oregon Amelia Bowman Dean a 69 year old scrubwoman was named sole beneficiary of a 25000 dollar estate left by David D Clem who died Nov 15 She plans to quit work only after receiving the money but says she is tired after learning of the inheritance Her husband died six months ago and Clem left two houses as part of the bequest with probate expected to take several months before finalizing the will

Portland Ore Amelia Bowman Dean David D. Clem Clem Dean

City Briefs Saturday Schedule In Tucson Area

Saturday events include a free dance for teens and adults at Rincon Vista recreation center on South Plumer avenue at 7 p.m. A choir rehearsal at All Saints Church follows at 7:45 p.m. Tucson chapter AMORC meets at Odd Fellows hall at 8 p.m. Rev. John D. Trude preaches at Seventh Day Adventist church at 11 a.m. on a sermon titled Church Arise and Do A Mighty Work, climaxing a week of prayer. Chanukah celebration and lodge lathe party at 302 North Vine avenue starts at 8:30 p.m. Kiwanis luncheon featured Charles W. Herbert on Arizona as Mecca for photographers and writers. Antonio Garibay is promoted to staff sergeant at McChord Field, Washington.

Rincon Vista South Plumer Avenue All Saints Choir South Sixth Avenue Tucson Rosicrucian Order AMORC Odd Fellows Hall John D. Trude Seventh Day Adventist Church North Mountain Avenue Lodge No. 453 Jewish Peoples Fraternal Order Lo.w North Vine Avenue Charles W. Herbert TUC- Son Kiwanis Club Pioneer Hotel Arizona

Enlistments Reported From Local Naval Office

J Walter Mowery of 2159 East Ninth street enlisted in the Naval reserves as an apprentice seaman. Paul Jones Morris a motor machinist mate 2C and Ernesto Amavizca a seaman 1C, both of Douglas, enlisted in the inactive reserves.

J. Walter Mowery East Ninth Street Naval Paul Jones Morris Ernesto Amavizca Douglas

Marine recruit Daniel Frans Gunsalris joins Marines

Nogales resident Daniel Franks Gunsalris enlisted in the Marine Corps, announced by the local recruiting office on Friday morning.

Daniel Frank Gunsalris Nogales Marine Corps

University official speaks at Arizona soil conservation meeting

Robert L. Nugent vice president of the University of Arizona addressed the Arizona Association of Soil Conservation Districts in Phoenix at the Adams hotel. He planned to return to Tucson Friday night.

Robert L. Nugent University of Arizona Arizona Association of Soil Conservation Districts Phoenix Adams Hotel Tucson

Junior Optimists Honor at December Meeting

Optimist club officials announced that junior optimists will be honored at the December 17 gathering at the Pioneer hotel. The event will feature Santa Claus, presents and refreshments. An application to transfer Edward C. Jacobs liquor license from E & D Liquor to Ed's Liquor was posted by City Clerk Carl Hitt.

Optimist Club Pioneer Hotel Santa Claus Edward C. Jacobs E & D Liquor Store East Congress Street Ed’s Liquor Store West Mesillo Street Carl Hitt

Ace Company Advertisement Offers Home Repair and New Installations

An Ace Company ad lists plumbing, patio walls, curbs, fireplaces, room additions, hardwood and concrete floors, new homes with 60 to 90 day delivery, and electrical work by contract with free estimates. It provides phone numbers 5960 and 5687 and an address 618 N. 4th Ave.

ACE Company N. 4Th Ave

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