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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1940

Page

2

Greek Tenor to Head Benefit Fete for War Relief Tonight

Greek tenor Constantinos Kallivas arrives from Greece to headline a Greek war relief benefit at 7 pm hosted by Post 545 VFW in the veterans' new club house at 121 East Broadway. Kallivas, trained at the Odeion of Athens and in New York, will perform Greek national songs along with American and Spanish pieces. Proceeds support the Greek relief fund proclaimed by Mayor Jaastad. a Tag Day is set for Saturday, while Monday marks the week’s finale.

Constantinos Kallivas Greece Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans’ New Club East Broadway Kallivas Odeion of Athens Conservatory of Music New York Jaastad James Ballas Bill Kritos The Minerva War Relief Fund Tucson Preventorium

Arizona Co-eds Excel In Semi-Annual Campus Sports Day

Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe and Phoenix Junior College women competed in archery, hockey, badminton, tennis and golf at the university campus. Top archer Betty Liebert led the advanced group with 433, while others scored in the 400s. Hockey saw Arizona freshmen beat Tempe 4-0, with Mary Louise Felix and Peggy Wilson tallying twice each. Luncheon for 200 featured Dean Evelyn J. Kirmse and an eight-piece Tucson high school band.

Arizona Arizona State Teachers’ College Tempe Phoenix Junior College Betty Liebert Mary Johnson Martha Thomas Beatrice Krentz University Frances Woolfolk Dorothy Harelson Joan Shivvers Catherine Eastburn Barbara Roche Phoenix Margaret Rudderow Flo McIntyre University of Arizona Mary Louise Felix Peggy Wilson Mary Linder Peggy Parlett Marie Roberts Maxine Catelyn Margaret Houghton Arlene Cook Ruth Lavik Mary Quinn Jo Ann Ferguson Mary Rice Jane Phillips Clare Essig Jessie McCarthy Joan McNeil Helen Sherman Carlie Chalmers Marjorie Cole Serretta Paddock Mary Timmons Mary Osborne Evelyn J. Kirmse Ina T. Gittings Janet Wood Tempe Waa Theo Neeley Laura Herron Tucson Mona Joy Dayton Paramount Florence Cowan Ronnie Miller Virginia Kling Marguerite Cheseny Burdetta Kines Gene Haega

Forest Service Erects Lookout at Silver Peak Summit

A 16 foot square lookout house rises atop Silver Peak at 8 020 feet in the Chiricahua mountains. Materials were mule hauled from Portal over a six mile trail, with 78 concrete steps added. The lookout will start the summer fire season April 15 and provide full visibility of the Cave Creek basin.

U. S. Forest Service Silver Peak Chiricahua Mountains Coronado National Forest Service The Forest Service High Rock W. W Portal Cave Creek Chiricahuas H. H. Flickenger

Charter Would Be Amended By Phoenix Group

Phoenix charter-change committee recommends a seven member city commission with salaries and a strengthened civil service. It urges removal and notice rules for the city manager, salary scales, and at large election of the expanded seven member body.

Phoenix H. M. Fennemore Reed Shupe

Officers Elected by Mason Lodge at Epes Randolph No 32

Epes Randolph lodge No 32 F. and A. M. elected officers for the coming year. F A Garrigus is worshipful master W H Dobyns senior warden D G Perkins junior warden W W Saunders treasurer S A Bring Secretary E Hussman chaplin C H McCarty senior deacon R H Lincoln junior deacon E S Tour igney marshal J S Curtain senior steward D L Secrist junior steward F L Pusch Tyler.

Epes Randolph Lodge A. M F. A. Garrigus W. H. Dobyns D. G. Perkins W. W. Saunders S. A. Bring E. Hussman Chaplin C. H. McCarty R. H. Lincoln E. S. Tourigney Marshal J. S. Curtain D. L. Secrist F. L. Pusch Tyler

Churches Observe Sunday in Advent

The second Sunday in Advent will be observed tomorrow in Tucson Catholic, Episcopalian and a few other Protestant churches. Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ and the religious observance of Christmas. The Book of Common Prayer stresses study of the holy scriptures related to the coming of the Saviour.

Tucson Protestant Episcopal Church

Retired brakeman Jack Willis critically ill at St Marys

City brief reports Southern Pacific brakeman Jack Willis of 1228 East Sixteenth Street is in critical condition at St Marys hospital. His two sons Dewitt and Al Willis arrived by plane, a daughter came from Las Vegas yesterday. Dr J B Littlefield will return to his office Monday after attending the Southern Texas Clinical conference in Houston. University of Arizona dance group Orchesis leaves for San Diego for a Southwestern symposium with instructor Genevieve Wright. they return Monday.

Jack Willis Southern Pacific East Sixteenth Street St. Mary’s Hospital Dewitt al Willis Las Vegas Nev J. B. Littlefield Dr. Littlefield Houston University of Arizona San Diego State Teachers College Southwestern Genevieve Wright University

Holy hour observed for feast of Mary Immaculate

Socalists of St Josephs Academy will observe a holy hour on Sunday between 8 a m and 4 p m in celebration of the feast. Past Socialists students and friends are invited to attend with Rev John Howard in charge of the service.

ST. Joseph's Academy John Howard

Phoenix Lawyer Passes California Bar

Paul W. Westerland of Phoenix and now of Long Beach California has passed the California bar exam. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law.

Paul W. Westerland Phoenix Long Beach Calif California Westerland Law College The University of Arizona

Townsend Club No 12 Meeting Notice

Townsend Club No 12 will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 o clock Monday evening at 522 North Second Avenue.

Townsend Club No. 12 North Second Avenue

Joe Rico Jr Leaves for Lincoln Welding School

Joe Rico Jr owner of Jones Repair shop departs Wednesday for Cleveland to attend Lincoln welding school for two months. His shop will be closed during his absence.

Joe Rico, JR Jones Repair Shop Cleveland Lincoln Welding School

Flags to be presented at University Methodist church

Mrs Alma Clayton president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will present the American and Christian flags at tomorrow morning’s 10 40 church service. Two processionals will lead the flags the congregation singing America and Onward Christian Soldiers.

University Methodist Church Alma Clayton Woman's Society of Christian Service America

NYA Supervisors Hold Parley Here

National Youth Administration supervisors were in Tucson to inspect facilities and discuss local NYA projects with cosponsors. Charles Fowler of southern Arizona led the visit alongside Phoenix officials Mrs. Lucy Pepper Shaw John Rouse H. H. Dinwiddie and Jane Rider.

National Youth Administration Tucson NYA Charles Fowler Southern Arizona Lucy Pepper Shaw Girls Work Center Phoenix John Rouse H. H. Dinwiddie Jane Rider

Yule Gifts For Guardsmen Sent From Local Units

Christmas gifts and gift boxes may be mailed to soldiers or to units of the 45th division at Fort Sill training camp. Local units of the Arizona national guard are stationed there. Some cities assemble gifts or raise funds for the unit fund.

45Th Division Fort Sill Arizona National Guard Lewis H. Day 45Th Dvision News

Mexico Discusses Creating a Ministry of Labor

Mexico weighs establishing a Ministry of Labor as part of proposed government reforms. Officials consider structuring the new department to oversee employment policy, wages, and worker protections.

Mexico Ministry of Labor

City Repairs 4000 Sewer Line Break In Tucson

The city of Tucson repairs extensive sewer breaks on South Sixth avenue and West 25th street blamed on vibration from Army coastal artillery trucks en route to Texas. City Manager George W Seeley estimates damage at 4000 dollars with three days needed to install new pipe.

Tucson South Sixth Avenue West 25Th Street U. S. Army Coast Artillery George W. Seeley Seeley Texas

City May Buy Used Machines in Tucson Bid Call

Tucson plans to buy three additional voting machines after City Manager Seeley issued bids to be received by December 16. The move follows Phoenix deciding to abandon its aging machines due to election delays.

Phoenix Tucson George W. Seeley Charles C. Irvin

Local Draft Boards Split Up Quotas in Pima County

One thousand selective service registrants in Pima County are mailed questionnaires by Draft Board No. 1 and 700 by Board No. 2. State quotas set 134 men to be drawn early January, likely split 67 each. Boards aim to classify about 1,000 registrants by January to meet the 134 quota.

Selective Service Pima County Draft Board No. 1 Draft Board No. 2 Phoenix A. M. Tuthill Draft Board

Argentina Presses Corn and Linseed Cake as Fuel

Argentina urges adoption of corn and linseed cake as fuel sources. Policy push promotes agricultural byproducts for energy use and domestic stimulant of rural industries. The move targets diversification of energy supply and reduced reliance on imported fuels.

Argentina

Probate Petitions and Train Case Before Superior Court

In the estate of Eben T. Knox a petition for probate of will is filed and in the estate of William H. Bowes a petition for probate of will is also presented. Levi S. Udall presiding reports Arizona v Southern Pacific Co on train limit law with trial recessed until Monday.

Eben T. Knox William H. Bowes Levi S. Udall State of Arizona Southern Pacific Company

Police Court Moves for Speeding and Reckless Driving

Paul Cella presiding in police court. Walter Lacy had speeding charge with $10 bond forfeited. Harry Scott faced reckless driving with case continued until Monday.

Paul Cella Walter Lacy Harry Scott

Marriages Form From Tucson Couples

Mrs. Belle D Hall and Hugh Hearn 39 of Oakland California wed. Marie Glasgow 20 of Palen Mississippi with Chelmer Lee Buchanan 21 of Olive Stock 17, both from Tucson. Guillermo M Moreno 22 and Jessie Burrola 23, both Tucson, also listed for marriage licenses.

Belle D. Hall Hugh Hearn Oakland Calif Marie Glasgow Palen Chelmer Lee Buchanan Olive Stock Tucson Guillermo M. Moreno Jessie Burrola

Fridena Named Council Chief In Pima County Body

Dr T D Fridena a Tucson naturopathic physician was reelected president of the Pima County Coordinating Council at its annual officers election. Helena Patten was chosen vice president and several others selected to key posts and board seats.

T. D. Fridena Tucson Pima County Coordinating Council Superior Court Room No. 1 Helena Patten W. A. Clelland E. D. Herreras J. O. Niemann Harold C. Wheeler David J. Putney Loveless Gardner E. D. Contreras Mary Maroney Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club Roy Confer Frank Peyton A. B. ‘Sieh County Welfare Board A. M. Gustaffson William Bray William G. Hall Vicente Alfaro

Turkey Dinner Benefit For Progressive Day Nursery

A noon Thursday turkey dinner will be served to benefit the Progressive Day Nursery school at 467 West Fifth Street. The event is sponsored by the Women's Progressive and Civic Club with reservations at 2635-R or 1316-M.

Progressive Day Nursery School West Fifth Street Women’s Progressive and Civic Club

Flu epidemic levels off in California as cases rise in Northwest

San Francisco reports 96 new cases yesterday raising the city total to 597 with no alarm. Los Angeles city and county tally 666 new cases as Washington and Oregon report spreading illness. Camp Murray soldiers show many have minor symptoms but are not seriously ill. Washington and Oregon close some schools while Seattle keeps them open.

San Francisco California Washington State Oregon Los Angeles Washington Fort Lewis Camp Murray Northwest States Harry H. Towler 41St Division Towler Mount Vernon Ellensburg Thorp Kenwick Seattle

Holsteins Set High Average At Massachusetts College

Fifteen registered Massachusetts State College Holstein cows produced enough milk in the past test year to supply 65 families of four with four quarts daily. The average per cow was 13 690 pounds of milk.

Amherst Mass A.P Massachusetts State College

Tucson Hotel and Restaurant Men to form association

Nearly 15 Tucson restaurant men met last night to form a permanent organization to be known as the Tucson Hotel and Restaurant Men's Association. An election of officers will be held next week at a meeting to be announced. A temporary committee nominated Fred Lane Bob Boyle Basil Kritos and others to push the union toward about 30 members.

Tucson Tucson Hotel and Restaurant Men's Association Fred Lane Bob Boyle Basil Kritos

Local Meeting Attendees Include Kane Carter and Others

George Kane and Jimmie Carter attended last night's meeting along with Jim Ballas Cliff Kronauer Harry Kruger Bill Lewis Henry Colombon and How ard Burroughs.

George Kane Jimmie Carter Jim Ballas Cliff Kronauer Harry Kruger Bill Lewis Henry Colombon Howard Burroughs

Patten Named Recreation Director at Fort Bliss

Harold A. Patten former Tucson recreation director who served on military leave has been designated recreation director of the First Division Cavalry at Fort Bliss He will direct recreational activities for about 5 000 soldiers and take command duties in his new post

Harold A. Patten Tucson City Cavalry Fort Bliss Patten

Also Mentioned on This Page

Club Tonight Chiricahua Phoenix Group Masonic Lodge Main N.S. F Outhern Arizona Bank & Trust Company Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Public Records Superior Court Fridena Tucson Restaurant Men Planning Organization United States Congress Street Stone Avenue Joseph G. Rice Alfred F. Kerr OM Ewa Outesell O'Rielly 6Th Avenue Motor Company
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