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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1940

Page

2

Comstock Tea Set Sunday At Hospital

Hospitality, not a drive for financial aid, will mark the Comstock children's hospital annual tea on Sunday afternoon. Board members announced Tucson residents will see the hospital’s work and meet guests in the receiving line includes Mr. and Mrs. A B Sieh and Dr S C Davis among others.

Comstock Children’s Hospital Tucson A. W. League Comstock Hospital A. B. Sieh Earl Rooks C. Edgar Goyette S. C. Davis Vera Thomas George Chambers William Misbaugh H. J. Blacklidge Mary Winstanley H. H. d’Autremont B. P. Storts Jean McQuown Lee Garrett Carl Hitt Clarence Darrow Clara Webster

President of Southern Hurt in Wreck Near Ellenwood

A Southern Railway passenger train derailed about 14 miles south of Atlanta injuring several, including railroad president E. E. Norris with a broken leg and scalp lacerations. General manager B. Keister broke an arm, and superintendent W. F. Cooper was stunned. Open switch blamed. train Chicago to Florida.

Atlanta Southern Railway E. E. Norris Southern B. Keister The W. F. Cooper J. M. Allwine Nancy Starling Ellenwood Ponce de Leon Chicago Florida

Funeral Held For Arnold H Barrett

Funeral services for Arnold H. Barrett, 60, a local cotton gin employee, were held at Parker Mortuary chapel this afternoon. Burial followed at Evergreen cemetery. Barrett died yesterday and is survived by his wife Ellen and one son Elmer.

Arnold H. Barrett Parker Mortuary Chapel Evergreen Cemetery Barrett Ellen Elmer

Potatoes Made Into Meal Flour Kept Ten Years in England

A reported technique in England processes potatoes into meal or flour through a special method, enabling storage for a decade. The claim highlights long shelf life and potential applications in famine relief and industrial use.

England

Almost Human Dog Guides Man To Pal in Coyote Trap

Prescott report tells how Gyp the terrier led Jack Shull from Mayer to Spot trapped by two iron bars in a coyote snare. Shull, a miner, awoke to the dogs barking and used a lamp to navigate rough terrain over two miles to free Spot.

Prescott Jack Shull Mayer Gyp Jack Pollock St. Mary’s College Calif Shull Skull Spot

I Am Movement Founder Charged in Mail Fraud Trial

Harry F. Sieber testified that Guy W. Ballard promised him half the love offerings as business manager of the I Am movement in 1934. The trial, involving Edna Ballard Donald Ballard and eight others, centers on mail fraud charges. Sieber claimed the arrangement followed letters from the Ballards in Chicago. He also described the Purple Flame treatment and the sale of books Unveiled Mysteries and Voice of the I Am.

Los Angeles U.P Guy W. Ballard I Am Harry F. Sieber Leiber Edna Ballard Donald Ballard Lieber Ballard Ballards Chicago

Mexico to establish a merchant marine bank plan

Mexico outlines a plan to set up a merchant marine bank to support national shipping. Officials indicate the bank will finance fleet acquisition and maritime infrastructure, aiming to bolster domestic sea trade and vessel modernization.

Mexico

Italians Claim Successes In Desert Fight

Italian dispatches report ten Italian planes attacked a British mechanized column near Sidi Barrani and Bir Emba, with some vehicles halted or scattered. In Albania, Greek attacks were repulsed by Italian forces along the Usum river, with heavy Greek losses. Colonel Psaro of the Alpine battalion was reported killed in action.

Associated Press Rome Sidi Barrani Bir Emba Albania Tesseni East Africa Usum Premet Psaro

Reverse Calendar Is Airline Idea

Don Young city sales manager for American Airlines unveiled reverse 1941 calendars aimed at barbershop patrons. The unusual calendars invert dates to help husbands and sweethearts recall anniversaries and plan future dates while receiving a shave and haircut.

Don Young American Airlines Young

Real estate license renewals due December 24

Real estate salesmen and brokers must file renewal applications by Dec 24 to permit new permits on Jan 1 1941. Applications should be sent to William Kimball, deputy real estate commissioner, 77 North Court Street, custody and return to Louisiana Godie Edward Day, 24, in county jail. Tucson Fraternal Order of Police officers to elect new officers at tomorrows 8 PM meeting in Transportation hall.

William Kimball North Court Street Louisiana Godie Edward Day Tucson Order of Police Transportation Hall

Square Dance Club Meets at YWCA Tonight

The Square Dance Club holds its regular meeting at 7:30 this evening at the YWCA on North Fifth avenue. Dances are led by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Clawson.

YWCA North Fifth Avenue G. A. Clawson

Veterans of Foreign Wars sewing meet set at Daniels home

The Sewing Club of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will hold an all day sewing meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Anne E. Daniels 628 North Ninth Avenue.

Sewing Club OF the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Anne E. Daniels North Ninth Avenue

Tucson YWCA Elects Mrs. Howe to Board

Mrs. William Howe was elected to membership on the Tucson YWCA board of directors at a meeting held last evening by the group.

William Howe The Tucson Ywca

Local Man Earns Radio TV Diploma From NRI

Leroy J. Mack of Route 3 Box 724A completed a course in practical and theoretical radio and television and has been awarded a diploma by the National Radio Institute of Washington D C.

Leroy J. Mack National Radio Institute of Washington D. C

Knights of Columbus Meeting and Big Brothers Sale Volunteers

Knights of Columbus will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at the clubhouse. Volunteers will be selected to help in the Big Brothers paper sale on December 21.

Knights OF Columbus Big Brothers

Women sponsor Chuck Wagon dinner at First Christian Church

Women of the First Christian Church host a Chuck Wagon dinner from 5 30 to 8 p m at the church on Friday serving barbecue beans and related fare. Proceeds will defray redecorating costs for the church interior.

Women OF the First Christian Church

Legion Auxiliary Conducts Downtown Anti-Tuberculosis Seal Sale

Members of the American Legion auxiliary under Mrs Keith Hubbard will manage the seal sale on downtown streets Wednesday to raise funds for tuberculosis relief.

American Legion Auxiliary Keith Hubbard

Tucson tavern owner seeks liquor license transfer

Frederick Gates, operator of a tavern in Tucson Mountain park five miles north of the Ajo road, applied for a restaurant liquor license transfer to East Broadway and South Jackson street. Announcement was made today by Gladstone MacKenzie, county supervisors' secretary.

Frederick Gates Tucson Mountain Park Ajo Road East Broadway South Jackson Street Gladstone MacKenzie

Tucson Restaurant Men's Association Meeting

The Tucson Restaurant Men's association will meet at 9 15 tonight at Kane's cafe located at Stone and Alameda.

Tucson Restaurant Men’s Association Kane's Cafe Stone and Alameda

Sheriff Clyde Frazier Plans Transfer to Pima County

Ruston Louisiana sheriff Clyde Frazier notified Pima County Sheriff Ed F Echols that he was coming to take custody of a detainee. The brief message indicates intercounty cooperation in a transfer.

Clyde Frazier Ruston Ed F. Echols Pima County

Acting Chief Wheeler nulls police commissions from before Nov

Acting Chief of Police Harold C. Wheeler announced that all commissions issued prior to November 19 are null and void and must be turned in to police headquarters.

Harold C. Wheeler

Liquid Air Topic Set in University Lecture

Dr. E. H. Warner head of the University of Arizona physics department will deliver a public lecture on Liquid Air at 8 o clock tonight. The talk takes place in room 111 of the chemistry physics building and is open to all interested.

E. H. Warner University of Arizona

Steward Observatory Opens Tonight to View Quarter Moon

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory will be open to the public from 8 to 9 o clock tonight for an evening viewing of the quarter moon.

Steward Observatory University of Arizona

Dr Nicholson to Represent Arizona at Spanish Convention

The University of Arizona will be represented at the national convention of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish by Dr. Helen S. Nicholson professor of Spanish. The event takes place December 27 and 28 in Albuquerque and Santa Fe New Mexico. Other possible attendees include A W Bork and Dr Frances Douglas. Nicholson will serve on the welcoming committee.

University of Arizona American Association of Teachers of Helen S. Nicholson Albuquerque Santa Fe N. M A. W. Bork Frances Douglas Nicholson

Frog Resides In Barber Shop Five Years In Kinston

A large frog has inhabited the barber shop of C. C. Hill in Kinston North Carolina for five years. Hill kept the creature under a water pipe and supplied living space as it apparently decided to stay.

Kinston N. C. UP C. C. Hill Hill

Havasu Lake Naming Decision Awaits President Roosevelt

Phoenix December report states designation of Havasu Lake near Parker Dam as a wildlife refuge awaits approval from President Roosevelt. Governor Jones, advised by Senator Carl Hayden, expects CCC camp setup at the lake around April 1 if the plan is approved.

Phoenix Havasu Lake Parker Dam Roosevelt Jones Carl Hayden Civilian Conservation Corps

Arizona Extension Service Hosts County Officials Meeting

Culture officials from the University of Arizona extension service join the county board of supervisors and the county farm bureau office for a joint gathering to discuss community programs and agricultural initiatives.

Culture University of Arizona Extension Service County Board of Supervisors County Farm Bureau Office

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