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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1948

Page

2

Dodd Pushes Quick Action On Model Civil Service Statute

County Atty Cdin B Dodd said he would urge Maricopa to hasten sending a Tucson copy of a suggested civil service ordinance for Pima. A committee instructed counties to draft and send copies. debates about the act and how salaries and classifications would be handled.

Cdin B. Dodd Maricopa Tucson Pima County Pima Maricopa County Dodd Homer Boyd Board of Supervisors Boyd Civil Service Dan E. Garvey State Civil Service Commission

Martin E. Tew 79 Dies. Funeral Arrangements Set

Martin E. Tew died Sunday in a local hospital at 79. Services are planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Lawn memorial park chapel with Rev. W. H. Dugan officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Greek Orthodox church. Survivors include two great nieces Nora and Joyce Patterson of Tucson.

Martin E. Tew South Lawn Memorial Park W. H. Dugan St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Williams Mortuary Tew York Place Arizona Copper Creek Copper State Metals Co Minnesota Philippines University of Minnesota Clarkfield Nora Joyce Patterson Tucson Old Pueblo West Coast Eduardo Caso Elks Lodge YMCA Blythe Calif Yuma el Centro Santa Ana Forest Lawn Cemetery Los Angeles C. P. McGregor Recording Co KFI KTLA Pershing Square Case Wallace L. Matthews J. Edward Walker

Child And Doctor Hurt In Accidents In Tucson Weekend

Traffic crashes left Lynne Marlene Allen 11 and Dr. George M. De Young 55 in critical condition at Tucson Medical Center. Allen rode a bicycle from a gas station on Grant road when hit by a car driven by Nancy K. Gunter. she was cited for speeding. De Young’s car left the road on A mountain climaxing in a 165 foot fall.

Tucson Lynne Marlene Allen East Water Street George M. de Young East Helen Street de Young Lynne Tucson Medical Center Forgens Avenue Grant Road Highway Patrol Nancy. K. Gunter Navajo Road

Boyd Sees Trouble Widening Pima Avenue Right of Way

J Homer Boyd, chairman of the Pima county supervisors, doubts a 60 foot right of way on Pima avenue from Country Club road to Maple boulevard can be widened to 80 feet without major home front yard losses. He warns condemnation costs would be high and favors limiting widening eastward, with traffic lights at Pima and Maple to manage flow.

J. Homer Boyd Pima County Board of Supervisors Pima Avenue Country Club Road Maple Boulevard Elm Street Boyd Country Club Pima Maple Speedway Fifth Broadway

Don Bacon Services Planned After Calif. Auto Death

Memorial rites for Don Bacon 17 killed in a Saturday auto crash near Brea Canyon California are set for 11 a m Tuesday at the Arizona mortuary. Rev. Richard Sumner of St Philip s in the Hills will officiate with cremation to follow. Pomona College classmates will attend the non private services.

Don Bacon Brea Canyon Calif Arizona Mortuary Richard Sumner St. Philip's-in-the-Hills Pomona College

Tucson Man Loses Arm On Nogales Drive

Lee Thornton, 40, of Tucson, had his left arm amputated after a Sunday night crash 14 miles north of Nogales on highway 89. He sideswiped a truck driven by Henry Young. Thornton’s arm was crushed and removed at Nogales by Dr. Zenas Noon. Damages to Thornton’s car were about $300. no charges filed.

Nogales Ariz Lee Thornton North 9Th Avenue Tucson St. Josephs Hospital William Loftus Thornton Henry Young West Irvington Road Zenas Santa Cruz County

Stolen Wheels From University of Arizona Student Car

Thieves took two rear wheels from a University of Arizona student's car on a Saturday night. The trunk was opened and a spare tire, wheel covers, and seat covers were removed. The vehicle was left on North Park Avenue and East Second Street. An attempted robbery at Zenith Cleaners failed when a man pried a door open, climbed a fence with a ladder from a woodshop, triggered an alarm, and fled.

Martha Harris University of Arizona North Park Avenue East Second Street Zenith Cleaners

Court Fight Over Alianza presidency resumes in Globe court

The fight for the Alianza Hispano Americana presidency continues in superior court with Judge C. C. Faires presiding. Greg Garcia challenges C. B. Sedillo over the $8,400 yearly post after an August election and a disputed convention vote. Ballots are missing, and 18 witnesses testified Garcia’s camp voted for him.

Alianza Hispano-Americana C. C. Faires Globe Greg Garcia Phoenix C. B. Sedillo Sedillo Garcia Darrell Parker E. T. Cusick Alianza Parker Fred W. Fickett Tucson Felix H. Garcia Dallas

Rites At Cathedral For James Spalletta

Requiem mass was sung Monday morning at San Agustin cathedral for James Spalletta 65 who died Friday in Florence Burial directed by Parker mortuary was in Holy Hope cemetery Spalletta came to Tucson two years ago and lived at 840 East Ninth street.

San Agustin Cathedral James Spalletta Florence Parker Mortuary Holy Hope Cemetery Spalletta Tucson East Ninth Street

Plan Iowa Services For Charles W. Hill

The body of Charles W. Hill aged 72 who died Saturday at his home 207 East Third street has been sent by the Arizona mortuary to George Iowa for services and burial. He is survived by two daughters both of Iowa.

Charles W. Hill East Third Street Arizona George, Ia Mr. Hill Iowa

Tucson's Finest To Be Polite Cheerful

New rules issued for Tucson police urge courtesy to all people, friendliness with children, helpfulness to the aged and infirm, and cheerfulness on every occasion as directed by Police Chief Don J. Hays.

Tucson Police Department Don J. Hays Hays

King's Physicians Report Improvement

King's physicians say King George III has made substantial progress in a serious leg ailment. They note no public engagements before next summer and anticipate further improvement in circulation in both legs and feet.

London King George’s

Find 1899 Dog Tag In Downtown Area

Tucson dog licenses date back to 1899. Leon Carmichael found the 78th tag at the West 18th Street construction site while M M Sundt builds the city shops. City Treasurer Joe McAllister confirms dogs must be licensed, an old Tucson custom and law.

Tucson Pioneer Hotel Stone Avenue Pennington Street Leon Carmichael M. M. Sundt Construction Co New City West 18Th Street Joe McAllister C. V. Budlong

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