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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

5

Full Week at University of Arizona Packed Schedule

The University of Arizona lists a dense calendar this week with lectures by H N Wheeler on forest service work, FBI films, Lars Holmquist on railway curves, Dr E H Warner on liquid air, and a public Steward observatory moon viewing. Also scheduled are Sigma Xi talks on crime detection, civil engineering talks, natural history society events, a three night run of Liliom, violinist Nathan Milstein on the artist series, polo games against New Mexico Military Institute, a high school band concert directed by Glen Cliffe Bainum, and a Messiah performance by the music department.

University of Arizona Aggie Hall H. N. Wheeler U. S. Forest Service Forest Service Federal Bureau of Investigation Lars Holmquist E. H. Warner Steward Observatory Sigma Xi Scientific Society M. L. Schneck Chemistry Physics Houston Robert Houston American Society of Civil Engineers University Tucson Natural History Society E. F. Carpenter Department of Dramatic Arts Herring Hall Nathan Milstein Arizona New Mexico Military Institute University Auditorium Glen Cliffe Bainum Northwestern University Band Music Department

Cotton growers approve quota system for another year

Washington December 9 The department of agriculture quota system for cotton received strong support from farmers in a nationwide referendum. Final tallies show 761117 votes for continuation and 61408 against a 92.5 percent approval across 19 states. The program began in 1938 and has been renewed annually with county results listed.

Washington Department of Agriculture Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Graham Greenlee Maricopa Pima Pinal Santa Cruz Yuma

Lighting Milady’s Cigarette Turns Out To Be Real Ceremony

A winter visitor, regal in style, rides from a hotel to a limousine with a Negro chauffeur. He opens the rear compartment, presents a cigarette, and lights it for her before they depart in a scene of wealth and ceremony.

Milady

Sport Debate Set At University Of Arizona Circuit

The second practice tournament for the subsidization of football in American colleges is scheduled this week at the University of Arizona. Prof. W Arthur Cable announces the event to determine the team to meet the University of California in January. Three debates are set for Thursday at 7 30 p m and Friday at 4 40 p m with the campus contest deciding the Arizona representative.

University of Arizona W. Arthur Cable University of California

Construction Of Home For Crippled Children

Phoenix announces start of a convalescent home for crippled children costing 120000 dollars. The project includes 80000 for building and 40000 for equipment. It will house 75 children with staff and five acres donated by Mr and Mrs C G Simpson of Phoenix.

Phoenix State Department of Social Security and Welfare Harry W. Hill C. G. Simpson

Delays Slow U.S. National Guard Mobilization Plans

Washington reports a general revision of mobilization schedules delaying about 126000 National Guard troops slated for January. Weather, strikes, water shortages, and camp delays push back preparations, with confidential orders altering plans for units mobilizing January 3 to 19.

Washington War Department National Guard Stimson Army Selective Service Stimons Secretary of War

Public Court Records List Damages and Continued Hearings

Superior Court No. 1 presided by William G. Hall considers Lassie Hall versus Nannie Hall for 2500 dollars in damages with evidence before a jury. Sallace F. Butler versus Robert Barber hearing continued to December 16. W. J. Cox versus Henrietta Franklin hearing continued to December 16. Jean Gibbs versus Maxwell Gibbs hearing continued to December

Superior Court No William G. Hall Lassie Hall Nannie Hall Sallace F. Butler Robert Barber W. J. Cox Henrietta Franklin Jean Gibbs Maxwell N. Gibbs

Farley Court Suit Against Nichols A Damages Trial

Superior Court No 2 presided by Gordon Farley hears Jack E Wright vs Ray and Bertha Nichols a suit for damages with evidence presented before the jury.

Superior Court No Gordon Farley Jack E. Wright Ray Bertha Nichols

Local Court Docket Highlights for December

Mark O Brown faces continued simple assault to December 11. Clem La Baugh and Lee Pratt cited for vagrancy with a 10 dollar fine or 10 days in jail. Robert Wilcox held for investigation on petty larceny. Herman Taylor case continued for disturbing the peace. George Lopez bond forfeited after reckless driving. A Wilson and Harry Scott each face 30 dollar fines or 30 days jail for reckless driving. Ernest Clemens bond forfeited for disturbing the peace.

Mark O. Brown Clem la Baugh Lee Pratt Robert Wilcox Herman Taylor George Lopez A. Wilson Harry Scott Ernest Clemens

Russell to Install New Pastor at Pasadena Church

Dr. Robert M. Russell of the Russell Ranch school in Tucson will give the charge to Rev. Eugene Blake at Pasadena Presbyterian Church this Sunday. Blake comes from Albany and now serves at Silver Bell ranch with his wife and sister in law Elsie Gillespie, succeeding Dr. Robert Freeman. Installation will be led by Dr. Remsen DuBois Bird of Occidental College, with Rev. James Leishman assisting the congregation. Dr. Russell formerly led the Presbyterian church in Larchmont New York.

Robert M. Russell Russell Ranch Tucson Eugene Blake Passadena Presbyterian Church Blake Albany Silver Bell Ranch Elsie Gillespie Robert Freeman Remsen DuBois Bird Occidental College James B. Leishman

Southwest Tourism Promotion Plans $20000 Fund

The Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce established a $20000 initial fund to promote travel in the southwestern area from Midland, Texas to Tucson, led by Dudley Yard as president. C. Edgar Goyette of Tucson and Lloyd P. Bloodworth of El Paso will help run the unit with 51 towns involved and offices to operate in El Paso. The plan includes road info, maps, courtesy cards, and a national publicity push beginning January 1.

Southwest Associated Southwestern Chambers of Commerce C. Edgar Goyette Tucson Chamber Southwestern Association el Paso Lloyd P. Bloodworth Tucson el Paso Chamber of Commerce Dudley Yard Pecos Tex Tucson Chamber of Commerce Midland Goyette

Forest Wilsons Keep Skunk Guest in Basement

In Enterprise Oregon the Forest Wilsons allegedly force a skunk guest to stay in their basement for a week. They have kept the room cold by leaving an outside door open and have not provided food.

Enterprise Orc Forest Wilsons

Cancer talk urged early treatment and public education

Mrs Ethyl Taylor national commander of the Women's Army for the Control of Cancer told Tucsonians at a Pioneer hotel luncheon that about half of cancer deaths could be prevented with early diagnosis. She urged education and stated cancer is not contagious. Dr Alfred Atkinson and Mayor Henry O Janstad attended. Dr Marguerite Williams chaired.

Ethyl Taylor Deent Women’s Fieldrmy For Taylor Alfred Atkinson University of Arizona Henry O. Janstad Marguerite Williams Arizona Payne Palmer, Jr Phoenix Arizona Medical Association

Tall Thracian Emperor Maximin Described As Nearly Nine Feet

The article notes the Roman Emperor Maximin a Thracian by birth stood nearly nine feet tall. It emphasizes his height as a remarkable trait noted by contemporary observers.

Maximin

Aviators from South America Attend Brazil Aviation Week

Sixty three pilots from Argentina Paraguay Uruguay and Chile traveled to Brazil to take part in the nation's Aviation Week celebration, marking regional participation in the event.

Argentina Paraguay Uruguay Chile Brazil

Prospector Finds Thirty Carat Diamond in Brazil Sale

Prospector Antonio Cesario of Brazopolis Brazil located a thirty carat diamond and sold it for four thousand six hundred dollars.

Antonio Cesario Brazopolis Brazil

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