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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1940

Page

6

Toastmistress Board Chosen at Chaparral Chapter Meeting

Chaparral Toastmistress chapter elected Mrs. William Clelland as head with Mrs. Thelma McQuade outgoing president present. New officers include Mrs. William English vice president Mrs. Harry Fleming secretary and Mrs. Wray Meyer treasurer with other posts filled.

Chapparal William Clelland Arizona Thelma McQuade le Clawson William English Harry Fleming Wray Meyer Don Redick Charles Vorhies Clara Webster Alethea Smith Mattingly Eugene Steinheimer Henry Conover William Duntace Stanley Ayne Leslie Clawson Mildred Hardin Webster Miss Hardin Fl Merendero Payne Redick Mesdames Edward McQuade Stanley Payne J. J. Cowin George Herman Henry S. Conover Florence M. Clarke

Ballet Becomes Real Dance Not Just Contortion

New York Arts editor notes ballet’s renaissance brings ordinary audiences, backstages reform, and a trend toward life like expression. Col W de Basil’s Original Ballet Russe presents Tschaikovsky Aurora's Wedding Coq d'Or Graduation Ball with Earthy humor and a school prom focus.

John Selby Associated Press New York America Col. W. de Basil Ballet Russe New York Ballet Tschaikovsky

Walter Winchell On Broadway

E. Hemingway will draw 150000 from Paramount for film rights to his best seller For Whom the Bell Tolls. Sales have already earned 136000 and the 150000 cap may be reached soon. Pics feature La Dietrich and J Wayne on the cover for Tropical Sinners Seven Sinners. Scalo at Hubert's Museum now hawks song sheets. Six ticket scalpers lose a court bid to lift the 75 cent scalping limit as the city enforces fair pricing.

E. Hemingway Paramount Mag Moovee Daify la Dietrich J. Wayne Scalo 42Nd Street Hubert’s Museum Hizzoner

Playwright Elmer Rice and The Corn Is Green Starry Night

Elmer Rice's son Robert writes drama page pieces while criticizing sugary reviews of The Corn Is Green starring The Barrymore. Pancho from Argentina becomes a citizen, Myrna Loy’s beer fan is the ex Mexican Consul in LA, and Coffee Pot shops rename as Greek Restaurant outlets. A Time movie writer A Wright Jr nears duty after flight ensign exam. two Tammany leaders face purge for backing Nov 5.

Elmer Rice Robert the Barrymore Pancho Copaca Argentina Myrna Loy L. A A. Wright, Jr

Five Famous Washington Legislators Targeted for Suspected Nazi Ties

A cheeky review notes five legislators under scrutiny for Nazi associations while recalling a Queens incident where war veterans allegedly destroyed a printing press. The piece mocks nightlife scuffles in Dave's Blue Room and ridicules Margie Hart’s bid for press attention amid Broadway buzz and club owner tensions.

Washington Queens Yorkville Dave Broadway Ella Logan Margie Hart Permish Gerrisk

Debutante boredom and Hollywood jargon in a public notice

An odd mix of Hollywood jargon and local event notes describes Diana Barrymore’s boredom as a public occupational disease, a ceremonial tree planting on Sixth Avenue signaling a larger Herald Square project, and a vague reference to Miss Kentucky 1939 and a pot of gold.

Hollywood John Barrymore Diana Deb Sixth Avenue Lewis & Conger 45Th Street Herald Square 6Th Kentucky

Peddlers and Parlor Players Stir City Culture

In a bustling street scene, Pickets outside a V fifth avenue shop promote glossy circulars while entertainment figures like Jack Waldron and Frances Faye perform in Manhattan venues. The piece notes small-time mail propaganda, a Nathan Hale engraving, and a Curio of Frank Gervasi who reappears in Puerto Rico as the bomb sight inventor allegedly moonlights as musician.

Vth Avenue Langwidge Jack Waldron Broadway Park Central Cocoanut Grove Frances Faye Ruby Foo Earl Foo Nathan Hale Frank Gervasi Collier Puerto Rico

New MAG about Uncle Sam for South America reports

Former Time editor Myron Weiss reaches a new magazine on Uncle Sam for South America. Insider talk points to a musicians strike around the 21st. The Ink Spots begin two weeks at the Paramount beginning tomorrow. Mitchell Ayres knows a charms person headed to Miami by sleigh ride. Doris Dudley of Meet Mr Meek will dye hair midnight with one inch silver streak for Theater Guild role. Florida wealth funds many new homes and stores as refugees pour in. A day after Jesse Livermore killed himself royalties on his stock book were attached by agents.

Uncle Sam South America Time Myron Weiss Paramount Mitchell Ayres Miami Doris Dudley Mr. Meek Theater Guild Florida Jesse Livermore Gov't

Greek and Italian clash sparks a fast racing move

A lively East Side scene note mentions a Greek meets Italian fascist moment sparks a race. Romo Vincent rejects two show offers for the Hurricane on the 18th while Roseanne Stevens, tied to Ozzie Nelson's crew, holds a Strang stage role. Connie loses a Cotton Club connection due to a hiring ban.

Stemn East Side Romo Vincent Strang Roseanne Stevens Songstress Ozzie Nelson George White Cotton Club Connie

Witty Club Gossip Sparks Inheritance Tale And Star Snubs

The Stork Club is linked to a $10,000 share among five heirs after a publicity stunt claiming a $250,000 inheritance. Jolson reportedly frets over health while a Roney-Pleasure cabana rumor stirs talk. H. Allen Smith plans a tell-all book and warns sue threats loom from those named. Clare Boothe eyes a Margaret Case Harriman profile. Elbert Hubbard quips on avoiding criticism.

Stork Club Jolson H. Allen Smith Clare Boothe Margaret Case Harriman Elbert Hubbard

Watch Swallowed By Soldier In Misunderstanding At Border

A Fort Bliss private swallowed his wrist watch to keep it from Juarez authorities who had picked him up in Mexico. An operation was needed at an El Paso hospital after the officer’s Spanish lecture failed to reassure him.

EL Paso Tex U. S. Army Fort Bliss Mexico Juarez

Proper Cleanup Prevents Burnt Coffee Flavor

If the inside of your coffee pot burns dry, scour it thoroughly with steel wool or a stiff brush before the next use. Without this cleaning the coffee may take on a slightly burned taste.

Patio Gardens Topic At Tucson Garden Club Meeting

John Harlow discussed importance of blending patio garden plants for harmony in desert landscapes at the Tucson Garden Club December meeting in the Pioneer hotel. The program also featured luminarias and Christmas carols led by Mrs. Charles T. Vorhies and Mrs. Phil Haley with Lucilee Myers on piano.

Arizona John Harlow Tucson Garden Club Pioneer Hotel Harlow Dartmouth National Park Duluth Minn Yale Charles T. Vorhies Robert Forbes Tucson Garden Club Phil Haley Lucilee Myers

Personal Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Elizabeth Grainger

Mrs. J. C. Moses hosted a personal shower at 424 South Fremont Avenue for Miss Elizabeth Grainger, who will wed George Jerrold later this season. Prizes went to Mrs. Zona Moore and Mrs. J. L. Buchanan. Attendees included Zola Barlow, M. Buchanan, Pauline Brown, Zona Moore, Margaret Branum, Josephine Mann, Iva Kleinheinz, Shirley Willard, and Donald Gillespie.

J. C. Moses South Fremont Avenue Elizabeth Grainger

Brookline Opens School for Janitors in Training

A Brookline program teaches school janitors through weekly classes led by experts in essential subjects. The course aims to equip workers for promotions within the educational system.

Brookline Mass. UK

Socially Speaking: Winter Homes Tied to East Orange and Sioux Falls

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Love of East Orange New Jersey take a house on North Santa Rita avenue for the winter season. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Adams and their daughter return to their Catalina Foothills home for winter after spending summer in Sioux Falls South Dakota.

H. H. Love East Orange N. J Santa Rita Avenue J. P. Adams Catalina Foothills Sioux Falls South Dakota

Mrs Iseman Arrives To Spend Winter With Cogan Family

Mrs B J Iseman of Washington DC arrives to spend the winter with her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs John Vincent Cogan.

B. J. Iseman Washington, D. C John Vincent Cogan

Mrs C E Matteson Hosts Luncheon for Sisters in Tucson

Mrs C E Matteson entertained in the Cactus room of the Santa Rita hotel for her sisters Mrs A C Armbruster of Bakersfield California and Mrs E D Bukove of Prescott. The visitors expect to remain in Tucson for several more days.

C. E. Matteson Cactus Room Santa Rita Hotel A. C. Armbruster Bakersfield Calif E. D. Bukove Prescott Tucson

Gaunt Couple to Be Honored at Dinner at El Charro

Mr and Mrs Orville Gaunt will be honored guests at a farewell dinner this evening at El Charro and later at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Ferguson 1824 East North Street.

Orville Gaunt el Charro Mrs. C. A. Ferguson East North Street

Conner Couple En Route Home From New Orleans

Mr. and Mrs. Archie R. Conner plan to return to Colonia Solana next Tuesday after a brief stay at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. They were recently in New Orleans as part of their travel to Tucson.

Archie R. Conner Colonia Solana Commodore New York City New Orleans Tucson

Sprague Family Plans Christmas in Kansas City

Mrs. Ernest J. Sprague returned to Kansas City after a week’s visit with Mr. Sprague. He plans to spend Christmas there with Mrs. Sprague and Miss Nelda Sprague.

Ernest J. Sprague Kansas City Mr. Sprague Mrs. Sprague Nelda Sprague

Alpha Phi Alumnae Meet in Tucson Monday Evening

The Tucson Alpha Phi alumnae hold their regular monthly meeting Monday at 6 30 p m at Miss Carolyn McLaughlin 1741 East Fifth Street with Mrs Ben Slack and Misses Peggy Hoppin Babette Luz assisting A social hour follows dinner and Mrs John Park will report on the national convention Breezy Point Minnesota last summer Reservations with Miss McLaughlin 2214 W visiting members invited The Tucson chapter lists many members including Mrs Andreas Anderson William Bell John Brooks and Mary Huyck and Misses Winifred Ross Ina Gittings Babette Luz Peggy Hoppin.

Tucson Alpha Phi Fraternity Carolyn McLaughlin East Fifth Street Ben Slack Peggy Hoppin Babette Luz John Park Breezy Point Minn Miss McLaughlin Alpha Phi Andreas Anderson William Graham Bell John Brooks Stanley Kitt Miles Casteel Heath Wright Royall Irving Clarence Watson Joseph Weinzaphel Max Vosskuehler Osmund Burton Faurest Davis

London Scientist Discovers Thousands Of New Insect Species

A London scientist reports the discovery of thousands of new insect species identified over the last year. Researchers are cataloging each type and assigning formal names to advance understanding of biodiversity.

London

Holiday Dress Is Necessity For Festive Season

A feature on holiday fashion urges early shopping for festive dress. It highlights bouffant taffeta evening dresses in dark colors with bead trim, bright daytime ensembles in pastels and plaids, and jewel accessories. Housecoats and negligees in velvet or satin complete the season’s flattery.

New York

Storm Costing Flint Auto Plant Workers Salaries

The Great Lakes storm wrecked a dozen ships and caused a 24 hour power outage at a Flint area automobile plant, costing workers about 200000 dollars in lost wages due to the shutdown.

Flint Mich Great Lakes

Barbizon Lingerie Expert To Visit Steinfelds

Miss Becker known as Miss Barbizon revisits Steinfelds department store to explain lingerie tailoring and showcase shopping points in lingerie style material and workmanship. She invites questions about what goes into the packages and aims to share a complete inside story. She will appear in the Barbizon section Saturday and Monday December 7 and 9.

Miss Becker Steinfeld Becker Steinfeld’s Barbizon

Government Heights PTA Carnival at Wakefield Junior High

The Government Heights Parent Teacher Association sponsors a carnival at 7 30 this evening at Wakefield Junior High School. The event features concessions movies a play refreshments and dancing under the direction of principal Charles Hollinger and PTA president Mrs Margaret Good along with other PTA members.

Government Heights Parent- Teacher Association Wakefield Junior High School Government Heights Charles Hollinger Margaret Good P.T.A

Grace Episcopal home cooked sale at J. C. Penney Store

A home cooked food sale is scheduled for Saturday after 9 o'clock at the J. C. Penney store. The event is sponsored by Grace Episcopal church women’s auxiliary with Mrs. T. L. Carty and Mrs. Robert G. Harris in charge.

J. C. Penney Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church T. L. Carty Robert G. Harris

Tucson Visitors Club Sponsors Sunday Trip to 76 Ranch

The Tucson Visitors' club will sponsor a Sunday trip to the 76 ranch nearby. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber of Commerce. One car may depart Saturday and travelers will spend the day at the ranch.

The Tucson Visitors’ Club 76 Ranch Here Chamber of Commerce

Larcena Past Noble Grands Meet For Christmas Decor

Larcena Louise Past Noble Grands gather at 8 oclock Friday December 13 at Mrs Maybelle Hastons home. Christmas decorations will set the theme as all local and visiting members are invited to attend.

Larcena Louise Maybelle Haston

Massive coconut harvest reported in Trinidad

About 1,000,000 coconuts were gathered in Trinidad during a recent period, reflecting a substantial harvest. The report highlights the scale of production and regional agricultural activity.

Trinidad

All Saints Group Card Party At Hall

St. Anne’s society of All Saints church held a card party in the church hall. Prizes were awarded in several games to named participants including R. E. GepHart, R. Roten, E. Senob, Don Redick, Rand J. Vogel in contract bridge. auction prizes to Thomas Dan Maye and others. 500 game winners included McElvoy and Schal ler. bingo prizes to Rose Meyers and others. door prizes went to L A Carpent and others.

St. Anne’s Society of All Saints’ Church Church Hall R. E. Gephart R. Roten E. Senob Don Redick Rand J. Vogel Thomas Dan Maye T. McCarthy Russel Hansen F. A. White G. Fox E. A. Kelly M. M. Campbell Father Connolley McElvoy Edgar Schaller Oscar Peterson Frank Boltz Rose Meyers A. E. Brown Abrams Schaller L. A. Carpent McElroy Foy Mary Donahue

Turner Fined One Cent for Tail Light Out in Fresno

John Giles Turner Jr was fined one cent after a Fresno police arrest for a tail light out Justice Earle J Church noted Turner did not know the light was out until told by the officer.

Fresno Calif John Giles Turner, Jr Earle J. Church Turner

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