Tucson Marks 1846 Flag Raising With Limited Observance
The hundredth anniversary of the first American flag over Tucson was to be observed Monday with no formal plans. The flag symbolized the Mormon battalion's conquest of Tucson, later marching toward California under Lt. Col. George Cooke. Plaques in Armory Park and City Hall Park commemorate the event.
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Tucson
United States
Mexico
California
Nauvoo
Ill
George Cooke
Armory Park
City Hall
North Court
Alameda Streets
L. A. Reneer
Christopher Layton
Mesa
Arizona
Sidney P. Osborn
Salt Lake City
Illinois
Brigham Young
Utah
Extra Hedda showings at University of Arizona
University of Arizona dramatic department adds two more performances of Hedda Gabler at Herring Hall to allow more patrons to see the play. Elizabeth Camp stars as Hedda. Peter Marroney directs. No reserved seats. general tickets sold at box office.
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University of Arizona Dramatic Department
Herring Hall
Peter Marroney
Elizabeth Camp
Hedda
Community Sing Program by State School for Deaf and Blind
The Arizona State School for Deaf and Blind hosts a 3 p.m. Sunday community Sing program at the armory park. Betty Sherman leads solo and choral pieces including Stout-Hearted Men Nobody Knows the Trouble Ive Seen and O Little Town of Bethlehem with Betty Sherman Pete Acuna Howlet Smith and John Ruiz among soloists. Miguel Ruiz Tache Mendoza perform guitar duets and Miguel Ruiz Clatis Ursu eriz cowboy numbers as Howlet Smith plays piano. Mrs John Schene accompanies. A new Christmas community song sheet will aid group singing per Director Eduardo Caso.
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Armory Park
Betty Sherman
Little Town of
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Howlet Smith
John Ruiz
Miguel Ruiz
Tache Mendoza
Clatis Ursueriz
John Schene
Eduardo Caso
Alpha Tau Omega Hosts Dance and Barbecue
Alpha Tau Omega fraternity held a dance and barbecue Friday night at Mr and Mrs Clifford Goldsmiths home on Oracle road. About 60 people attended the event with music by a Mexican band. Their son Peter is an ATO pledge.
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Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Clifford Goldsmith
Oracle Road
Peter
New Desert Of Wool Cacti Shown In Tucson Window
Miss Anne B. Schrank a Bridgeton New Jersey designer wintering in Tucson created wool models of each desert cactus type. The display first appeared in the Tucson Sunshine Climate club window and was sent to a Beverly Hills theater showing Westerns.
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Tucson
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Calif
Raft Denies Beating Lawyer Over Love Gifts to Teen Star
Hollywood gossip reports George Raft denying a lawsuit filed by Edward Raiden alleging a December 21, 1945 attack over gifts to Betty Doss. Doss denies receiving gifts or hiring Raiden, while Raiden claims a written retainer and a photo description exist. Raft calls the suit false and notes a prior settlement.
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Edward Raiden
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New Orleans
Housing Rules To Be Revised By Postwar Agencies
Washington officials weigh changes to housing policy including possible eligibility for nonveterans, rent caps, and sales price limits. Proposals seek higher top prices for new homes, with rent ceilings potentially adjusted to an average, impacting builders and shelter for veterans.
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John R. Steelflan
Philip B. Fleming
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Raymond Foley
National Housing Administration
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British Monarch Observes 51st Birthday Quietly
King George marked his 51st birthday at Buckingham Palace with a quiet, official observance on Saturday in London. The ceremony reflected a restrained royal birthday tradition with no public events.
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U.P
George
Buckingham Palace
Faculty Dinner At Amphitheatre Celebrates Christmas
Members of the Amphitheatre Classroom Teachers association and guests enjoyed their annual Christmas dinner at the school cafeteria Thursday evening. The home economics department prepared the meal and Mrs Martha Neff supervised the cafeteria. Special guests included Mr and Mrs P E Guitteau Mrs Helen Keeling and others. A gift was presented to Holoway, retiring school board member.
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Home Economic Department
Martha Neff
P. E. Guitteau
Helen Keeling
O. Holaway
W. R. DuBois
Benson Bloom
Arthur Softley
Holoway
Helen Lee
Berta Shires
Messiah to Be Performed at University of Arizona
The 28th annual Handel Messiah airs Sunday at 8 15 p m in the university of arizona auditorium under Hartley D Snyder. Soloists Rollin Pease Sara Mason Reece Russell Horton Muriel Rogers join the university glee clubs symphonic choir orchestra Tucson symphony players. The free concert features three parts with classic arias and choruses.
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University of Arizona
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Rollin Pease
Sara Mason Reece
Fine Arts
Russell Horton
Muriel Rogers
Los Angeles
Pease
Horton
University Orchestra
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
Samuel S. Fain
New Classrooms West of UA Gym
Foundations are being laid on the lot west of the Bear Down gym for eight barrack type buildings that will add 16 classrooms. Buildings arrive from Rivers by Dec 22. University comptroller John T. Anderson says they should be ready for the spring term starting Jan 29. Sundt company holds the contract. Department allocations not yet set.
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University of Arizona
John T. Anderson
University Comptroller
Rivers
Sundt Company
Amphitheatre High students aid Junior Red Cross drive
Students of Amphitheatre High School donated a total of 50.81 dollars through the drive, raising gifts for foreign lands. The senior homeroom, led by Mrs. Harriett Nichols, won the membership drive.
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Red Cross
Harriett Nichols
Student Memorial Fund Progress Reported at Flagstaff
Subscriptions totaling 70,484.86 are reported in the drive to raise 110,000 for the student memorial building at Arizona State College Flagstaff. The campaign seeks to honor students and support campus facilities with a new memorial structure.
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Flagstaff
Arizona State College
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