Parties and society stars light up Tucson social scene
Reporter Kay Carson chronicles a flood of notable guests and gatherings in Tucson. Nick Hall visits for Santa Rita room opening as the city hosts bankers, ranchers, and artists from Los Angeles to New York, plus parties at El Rio and Hacienda del Sol. Notables include Lee Littles, Bud Williams, Lucille Ogle, Army Moorhead, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Hall
Santa Rita
Barney Goodman
Kansas City
Jack
Ben Goodman
George Hall
Legion
Lee Littles
Bud Williams
Carlos Ronstadt
Jake Meyer
Sam Seaney
Dorothy Merchant
Europe
James Stuart Douglas
el Rio
Mary
Army Moorhead
Howard Selby
Betsy Clark
Tom
Art Woodrow
Jack Podret
Stanley Katcher
Paul
Nene Rocheford
Pat Udall
Carol Channing
Nancy
Cornelia Lovett
Alice Herman
Alice Drachman
New York
Dallas
Arthur W. Thompson
Catalina Vista
Anne Welch
Hetty Larkin
Virginia
Sheila Ward
Harper’s Bazaar
Mademoiselle
Tucson
Sunshine
Critic Joseph Krutch to speak at AAUW Christmas party
Tucson event features critic Joseph Wood Krutch addressing the AAUW Christmas party at the El Conquistador Hotel on December 15. Baritone Eugene Conley and pianist James Anthony to perform with Krutch, who taught at Columbia and wrote Desert Years. Reservations limited. Miss Callie May Bliss chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wood Krutch
Tucson
American Association of University Women
el Conquistador Hotel
Eugene Conley
James Anthony
Krutch
Columbia University
Cornell University
Callie May Bliss
Fellowship Meet Has International Christmas Theme
The Women's fellowship of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant holds a Christmas party at 2833 E Devon Dr 8 p.m. Thursday titled Christmas Around the World. Mrs. Ronald M. Straus organized the program with members sharing memories of customs from Mexico Russia Czechoslovakia and other lands. Mrs. Allen Helton will sing soprano. A brief business meeting will report on new member enrollment and discuss constitutional changes for an afternoon fellowship section. Hostess Mrs. Alan G Williams is aided by Mrs. Williams daughter Mrs. C Donald Close Miss Frederik Vossler Mrs. Robert Suter and Mrs. Richard Taplin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Fellowship
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant
Alan G. Williams
E. Devon Dr
Ronald M. Straus
Mexico
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Allen Helton
Ralph Brown
Richard Taplin
Williams
C. Donald Close
Frederik& Vossler
Robert Suter
Wisconsin club hosts annual Christmas meeting in Tucson
The Wisconsin club of Tucson will hold its annual Christmas meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Catalina junior high. Rev. Harold L. Langer of the Christian church and Tucson Council of Churches will be guest of honor. A mixed chorus from the Arizona state school for the deaf and blind will perform under Eduardo Caso. Guests bring a present for a Santa Claus gift exchange and a potluck supper will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Club of Tucson
Catalina Junior High School
Harold L. Langer
The
Christian Church
Tucson Council of Churches
Arizona State School For the Deaf and Blind
Eduardo Caso
Miss Dent Weds Virgil Carson in Simple Church Ceremony
Miss Betty Ruth Dent daughter of Mrs James Perry Dent 4608 E Bellevue Ave became the wife of Virgil Failor Carson in a 1030 am November 27 double ring ceremony at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev T M Gillham officiated with yellow gladioli pompons and palms in the altar. After a honeymoon trip to northern Arizona the couple will reside at 825 N Columbus Blvd. Carson works in Hughes Aircraft Co purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Ruth Dent
James Perry Dent
Bellevue Ave
Virgil Failor Carson
Emmanuel Baptist Church
T. M. Gillham
Gay Logan
J. E. Walker
Arizona
Columbus Blvd
Carson
F. K. Carson
Fourth St
Hughes Aircraft Co
Junior Club Assists At Old Tucson
Pueblo Junior Woman's club members will serve at El Sombrero cafe in Old Tucson tomorrow as part of Old Tucson Daze. Mrs. Peter Mosier leads the bean burro concession with assisted by a list of club members. Tickets for a polio drive benefit will be sold at local shops and banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo Junior Woman's Club
Old Tucson
Peter Mosier
Mmes. J. H. Feth
A. F. Bross
George Diamos
John Gekas
John Ross
Dan Clarke
James Mitchell
Robert Morrison
W. E. Heinrichs
Natalina Fadden
The
Pueblos
Tucson
Tucson High School
Jack Burris
John Faick
Mmes
David Smith
Curtiss Anderson
Clark Duncan
Bernard Reichard
Newlyweds Garcia Reside In San Diego After Navy Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Joe Garcia, who wed November 29 at Sacred Heart church, now reside in San Diego with the bride Norma Felix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Felix, and the groom a U S Navy member. The ceremony at 8 am featured a double ring rite by Rev. Bernard Colton with white chrysanthemum décor and a white orchid bouquet. The couple’s reception followed at the Knights of Columbus hall. Both are Tucson high school graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
U. S. Navy
Louis Joe Garcia
Sacred Heart Church
Jerry Villalobos
Albert
Roy Felix
Knights of Columbus
Mrs. Garcia
Tucson High School
Convention Plans To Be Discussed By Club
The B-Sharp Junior Music club meets at 2 30 p m tomorrow in Madeline Berger hall at the Temple of Music and Art. Plans will be discussed for attending the state convention of Federated Junior Music clubs in Tucson on December 30. All members are urged to attend and new members are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B-Sharp
Madeline Berger
Temple of Music and Art
Federated Junior Music Clubs
Tucson
Methodist Ceremony Unites Alma Babcock and Charles Allen
Alma Doreen Babcock and Charles E. Allen wed in a double ring ceremony November 26 at First Methodist Church. The bride wore a champagne nylon net gown with a lace crown and lilies of the valley, carrying red roses. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graham. The couple plans to live at 667 West President Street after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Doreen Babcock
Charles E. Allen
First Methodist Church
A. C. Babcock
N. Estrella Blvd
Mr. Allen
C. E. Allen
Sahuarita
Jack Graham
Mrs. Allen
W. President St
Information Bureau Panel on Proposed School Election Laws
Members of the Legislative Bureau of Information meet at 3:45 p.m. Monday in the Salvation Army auditorium for a panel on proposed revisions to school election laws. Participants include James King Republican state senator Enos Schaffer Democratic legislator and Charles Carson school administrator. Mrs D Burr DuBois bureau president will preside. Public is welcome. A prior discussion on slum clearance and marginal housing will resume later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Bureau of Information
Salvation Army
James King
Enos Schaffer
Charles Carson
D. Burr DuBois
Church Barbecue For School Building Fund Dinner
Parishioners of St. John's host a barbecue dinner in the school hall to raise funds for the building fund. Donations cover most food and all services. meat prepared by Car los Moreno John Blackmore and Roy Nichols. Serving runs noon to 7 pm with many volunteers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Carlos Moreno
John Blackmore
Roy Nichols
George McElmurry
Ernest Wayne
Frank Ricke
Albert Martinez
Frank
Mistletoe Ball Planned for Pueblo Charity Event
The Pueblo Junior Mistletoe ball will be held December 19 in the Pioneer ballroom with festive decor and a rumored large golden Christmas tree. Proceeds support the club’s fund for underprivileged children. tickets from any member or ticket chair Mrs. Thomas Chandler at 138 N Norton Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Pioneer Ballroom
Peter Mosier
George Hall
Thomas Chandler
N. Norton Ave
La Sertomas State Party Plans Christmas Meeting
The La Sertoma club sets a December 7 p.m. Christmas party at Paulos with guests of honor Mrs William Reedy district governor and Mrs Ernest Warmbrodt. Tucson club president Mrs Carl Tretschok will preside as wives are invited. Reservations handled by Mrs Herbert Fletcher. Decorations planned by Mrs Lawrence Sierk. Final decision on the year’s service project to be made. Mrs George Saunders international president visited recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Sertoma Club
Paulos
William Reedy
la Sertoma District 7
Ernest Warmbrodt
Carl Tretschok
Tucson la Sertoma Club
la Sertoma
Herbert Fletcher
E. Kilmer Jr
Lawrence Sierk
George Saunders
Royal Marks
Amaranth Election Set and Christmas Program
Amaranth Order to Hold Election at 8 p m Monday in DeMolay hall with officers chosen. Pen pal reveal, Christmas party, and program to follow. Arrangements by Mrs Sterling B Johnson Mrs Nelle A Fox and Mrs Alma Beebe. Members asked to bring a food package for the Christmas family. Visiting members welcome. The Newcomer's club meets Tuesday at 3 p m at Mrs R M Howard residence 2910 Calle Glorietta with Mrs Charles Wayte hosting assisted by several others. A talk on Christmas decorations by Mildred R Jensen UA home economics department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Court No
Order of the Amaranth
DeMolay Hall
Sterling B. Johnson
Nelle A. Fox
Alma Beebe
R. M. Howard
Calle Glorietta
Charles Wayte
Andrew Wilson
Alvin Gorum
J. Melvin Rhodes
Mildred R. Jensen
UA Home Economics Department
Mrs Weaver Visits Nogales Club Meeting
Mrs. Dennis B. Weaver, president of the Southern District Federation of Women's Clubs, made an official visit to the Nogales club on Tuesday. The event at Rancho Grande hotel featured Mrs. Weaver as the afternoon speaker and included a Christmas reading by Mrs. Joe Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis B. Weaver
Southern District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Nogales
W. A. von Schoeler
Rancho Grande Hotel
Herbert Johnson
Joe Mason
Weaver
Randolph
Wilcox Moore Nuptials Held at First Christian Church
Miss Shirley Moore and George B. Wilcox wed at the First Christian Church on November 23. The couple, both UA students, plan residence at 712 North Seventh Avenue after a west coast honeymoon. Attendants included Jacqui Robinson as maid of honor and Kay Tolson Virginia Brown and P A Robbins as bridesmaids. Larry W. Jones was best man with ushers Willis Pinkerton Kenneth Kemmeries Peter Mayer Gerald Thayer and Charles Lehan. Dr. Harold Langer performed the double ring ceremony at 3 p.m. The bride wore nylon net with Chantilly lace. bouquet of sweetheart roses and Stephanotis. A church reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Shirley Moore
George B. Wilcox
Thomas E. Moore
E. Burns
Tucson High School
University of Arizona
Bruce L. Wilcox
E. Medinard
Harold Langer
Seventh Ave
West Coast
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Desert Treasures
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Monte Mansfields
Eleanor
F. B. Wydman
J. Wilbur Witts
Witts
Honolulu
Cincinnati
Frances Spencer
Susan
Cochise
Dorothy McNamee
Sally Spencer
Prescott
Civil Air Patrol
Irma Lee Davis
Jim
Dorothy
Davis-Monthan
Charlottesville
Joby Amos
University of Virginia
Sedley Hopkins
AAUW
Mr. Krutch
Fellowship Meet
Wisconsin
Rillito
Pima County
Chut
Sediey - Hopkins
Hall
Leslie
Walker
George
Mac Beaudry
Miss Dent
Mr. Carson
Sedley - Hopkins
Junior Assembly
el Rio Country Club
Frank Drachman
Andy Kelly
Monte Nichols
Robert Posner
Jim Stanley
Peter Norris
Elton Hogg
Nn Sanders
Charles "Allen
Information Bureau
la Sertomas State Party
Amaranth
Mrs. Weaver
Nogales Club
Wilcox- Moore
Pereira Studio
George Wilcox
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