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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1941

Page

12

Tucson Woman's Club Adopts Defense Motto New Program

The Tucson Woman's Club embraces a "Full speed ahead" defense motto and plans to contribute about 1,200 man hours weekly. Elizabeth Siebenthal outlines a program with 50 women in first aid and home nursing, overseen by Red Cross instructors, while members support Fort Grant gifts and local elder care efforts.

Tucson Woman's Club Elizabeth Siebenthal National Defense West Alameda Street Red Cross Fort Grant Richard Dawson Jack Vosskuhler University LaVeron Dayton Alice Getzwiler Barbara Kilburn Richard Hall Mmes J. C. Mack William Dunipace W. Claude Davis Allen Cameron Cameron

Salon Members Entertain Their State Leader

Partners of Pima Salon No. 164 hosted their annual Christmas party at Edith Wilson’s Grant Road home. Mrs. Helen Riell of Globe, visiting Le Chapeau Departemental, reported on the Eight of Forty mid winter conference in Phoenix and her Tucson Preventorium visit with aides. Gifts were exchanged after reports and plans for a Preventorium children’s party were announced.

Edith Wilson le Petit Chapeau Grant Road Helen Riell Globe le Chapeau Arizona Phoenix Riell Tucson Hannah Howard Mildred Hubbard Ethyl Thorp Helen Blakeslee Charlotte Helbig Jewish Hospital Tucson Health Center Jeanne McQuown Vera Thomas Irene Brinkmeyer LaVada Hall Ora Lee Kite Gertrude Meyers Grace Well Marie Fridena Ethyl Thor

How To Become A Broadway Success In Angel Street

Walter Winchell notes describe Angel Street at the John Golden Theatre as a one set play needing 800 dollars on opening night. A single actor finally funds the effort, hoping for future screen work as critics hail it the biggest dramatic hit in New York.

New Yorker Angel Street John Golden Theatre New York

Critic John Anderson Recalls John Mason Brown Wit

CRITIC John Anderson recalls John Mason Brown famed as lecturer and critic. During a New Orleans lecture Brown suddently left the platform and landed among the audience in good humor, then returned and quipped about resuming the topic where it was dropped.

John Anderson John Mason Brown Anderson Brown New Orleans

Pear Walter telegram from Wendell Willkie denies NY governorship run

Willkie states he has no intention of seeking the New York governorship and has discussed the subject with only inquirers or those who asked. He emphasizes he has not spoken to anyone else and has not written or said otherwise.

Pear Walter Wendell Willkie New York N. Y

Ross Graham Reflects on War and Humor

The baritone discusses wartime strain and the role of comics and humor in newspapers. Graham cites Lincoln about laughter as essential to endurance, highlighting the balance between serious news and light content during conflict.

Ross Graham Columrs Graham Lincoln

Gary Cooper Sees Mallards From Races Infield

The actor Gary Cooper, fresh from duck hunting, attended a race event. He watched from the stands with field glasses aimed at a pond in the infield. After the finish, he excitedly pointed out mallards to a nearby spectator.

Gary Cooper Gary

Village Barn Banter and Sharp Knife Quips

An amateur talk at the Village Barn hints at an unpopular guy as two boys joke about knives. A line from a RKO Charlie McCarthy film mentions a sister of that character as a top example of the brand. A swindler urges doublecrossing a friend, but the other insists they are close allies.

RKO Charlie McCarthy

Jessel recounts lean years in Midwestern town

George Jessel recalled a hard time with his brother Bob Milford in a small Mid-West town where they had only fifty cents. Milford bought cats for a quarter and mustache wax with the remaining coins while seeking food.

George Jessel Coq Rouge Bob Milford Mid-West Jessel Bob Milford

Bank Clerk’s Silent Salary Raffle Sparks Boss’s Curiosity

A bank clerk earning $20 weekly funds a lavish lifestyle through a weekly raffle. He keeps his books in order yet reveals the prize is his own salary, $200 a week, won by selling tickets to about 100 people. The piece blends light anecdotes about cinema and entertainment figures.

January Meeting Held At Kaye McDaniels Home

Charlotte Helbig Hannah Howard Nannie Mai Gilbert Grayce Gibson Helen Lyons Ethel Laubscher Ora Lee Kite Gayl Mason Kaye McDaniels Elsie Louise Nelson Florence Redman Ruth Sanderson Vera Thomas Grace Well Dora Woodworth Josephine Corbett and the hostesses. The January gathering will take place at Kaye McDaniels residence with Leota Apell Nannie Mai Gilbert and Gayl Mason assisting.

Charlotte Helbig Hannah Howard Nannie Mai Gilbert Grayce Gibson Helen Lyons Ethel Laubscher Ora Lee Kite Gayl Mason Kaye Mce- Daniels Elsie Louise Nelson Florence Redman Ruth Sanderson Vera Thomas Grace Well Dora Woodworth Josephine Corbett Kaye McDaniels Leota Apell

Eureka Club Meeting at S F Chandler Home

The Eureka club will meet tonight at 97:30 o'clock at the home of S F Chandler located at 1030 East Twenty first street.

Eureka Club S. F. Chandler East Twentyfirst Street

Christmas Party Planned by Railway Conductors Auxiliary

Husbands and visiting members are special guests at a Christmas party organized by the Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors. The event, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wills at 2822 East Laster Street, will feature gift exchanges and charity baskets funded by canned goods. Assistants include Mrs. Wellington Jones and Mrs. Frank Killmer.

R. W. Wills East Laster Street Wellington Jones Frank Killmer

Labor subject discussed by Gus Wieden at Tucson luncheon

Gus Wieden of the State Employment Service told the Tucson League of Women Voters that labor and capital relations have improved since last week and that labor is patriotic. He opposed further legislation of labor gains and noted rising employment with many unemployed newcomers in Tucson. He stressed the need for workers organizations remains socially desirable.

August Wieden Office of the State, Employment Service Tucson League of Women Voters San Carlos Cafe Wieden America League of Women Voters Tucson Noah Slee Hubert d’Autremont Paul Mauder Wi Ganz Guy Currier Pat Tidmarsh Stanford Stevens Charles T. Vorhies Fred C. McCormick Wirth ~Dunham James Redman B. S. Miller A. H. Chapin Sophie Hart F. N. Scott Darwin Mason Ethyl C., Lobban Squires Ed Holderness Wm. L. Holt Thomas Axtell Stewart Patterson Catherine J. Snow Thelma McQuade Matthew Baird and Guest L. W. Feezer Jay Sternberg

Clinic to Sponsor Christmas Party in Tucson

Parents and former patients at the Tucson Mothers' Clinic for Planned Parenthood will attend a Christmas party from 10 to 4 Monday at 28 East Corral Street. Candy and toys for children, coffee and doughnuts for mothers. fathers welcome.

Tucson Planned Parenthood East Corral Street Jay Sternberg Molly Smith Lesley Allen

The Magi's Gift Is Junior High Play Presented

The Magi's Gift will be presented at 8 o'clock Monday in the Tucson Senior High School auditorium. Directed by Sister M Suzanne and Sister Mary Inez, the operetta features a large cast of Manor children and Nativity Players with many named participants.

Iby SS. Peter and Paul Tucson M.suzanne Mary Inez Manor Wee Bernard’ ‘Phelan Betty Mae Jones Frederic Sargent Harold Lucille Steffes Ann Ellen Sydon Mary Krabbenhoeft Margaret Norma Angulo Edith Addine Smith Krauch Hisbeth Barney Kengla Thomas Moreley Thomas Fitzpatrick Tom Bernard Sarzana Arthur Hertford William Kilcullen Saint Shepherds J. Greaber Charles “Specht Michael Weinzapfel So Angel Gertrude Bores Jeanette Dumont Anna Swanick Julia ‘Swanick Ellen Ann Sydow Marjorie ‘Soto Patricia Smith Halverson Caroline Rutherford Hugena Vinene Caroline Lee Mitzie Manzo Catherine Davis Herman Patsy Kiefer Hilda Moreno Barbara Phelan Nancy Stegmeier Diane Durst Joan Trieber Brendan Flannery James Dougherty James Reidy Daniel Hurley Jack Lomasney Ernest Amadril Donald Confer William Greather Robert Smith Brady O’rielly Frank, Bugbee Denee Logan Donald Rhodes Andrew Blundell

Surprise Dance Exhibition At El Rio Golf Club

John Griffith and his sister Mrs. John Day performed an impromptu dance at a Sunday buffet at El Rio Golf and Country Club. The pair formerly toured as John and Harriet Griffith. Sixty guests contributed donations for the Red Cross.

el Rio Golf John Griffith John.Day

Local names listed in wedding notice fragment

Readable text shows a list of individuals including Mmes Henry Bolce George Dittman Charles Day Mary George and Rutger Porter. The fragment appears to be part of a social or wedding notice with several married women and accompanying men named.

Mmes Henry" “Bolce George Dittman Charles Day Mary George Rutger Porter

Teen Ettes Jewish Club Plans Chanuca Tea

The Jewish Teen Ettes, a newly organized club for Jewish girls ages 13 to 16, plans a Chanuca tea on December 21 to honor mothers. Advisor is Miss Goldie Nathan with officers Elsie Kleinerman president Elaine Goldsmith vice president Eleanore Heiner secretary Marilyn Newman treasurer Marjorie Schuman program chair Violet Epstein publicity Goldie Levkowitz Esther Nathan.

Eleanore Heiner Marilyn Newman Marjorie Schuman Violet Epstein Goldie Levkowitz Esther Nathan Doris Larkritz Rhoda Pitluck Ruth Reinhard Dorleen Saprin Dotty Smith

Public Affairs Luncheon At The Y Wednesday

The YWCA public affairs luncheon will be held at 1 o clock Wednesday at the Y where reservations may be made. Miss Sue Perry will speak on Pan American Solidarity. Rillito Park Homemakers meet from 1 to 4 o clock Thursday at Mrs Leon Healths home on Rillito lane.

Sue Perry Rillito Park

Toastmistress Meeting At Mission Inn At Noon Wednesday

The Toastmistress club schedules a noon gathering at the Mission Inn on Wednesday. Members are expected to attend and participate in scheduled speaking activities.

Toastmistress Club Mission Inn

Pima County Choir Plans Final Rehearsal and Christmas Program

The mother singers schedule a final rehearsal at 1 30 in the Fine Arts building on the campus. They will broadcast Christmas music at 6 35 Thursday night over KTUC and perform for the Woodmen of the World at 8 o clock Friday night.

Pima County Council Mothersingers Fine Arts KTUC The Woodmen of the World

Mothers of Miles School Bandage Work Meeting

Mothers of Miles school will meet at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning to make bandages. They will work all morning and some may stay after lunch with their own lunches. Mothers also will bring first aid equipment.

Miles School

Mrs Laura Carr Tuthill’s class resumes January fifth

Mrs Laura Carr Tuthill announces that her classes are adjourned for the holidays and will reconvene on January fifth. The note indicates a return date for students and staff.

Laura Carr. Tuthill

Plant nicknames: goosefoot family bomb's quarters

A plant of the goosefoot family is also known as father and pigweed. The wording notes alternate common names for the species.

Birth Announcements for William Graham Bell Jr and Diana Herndon

Mrs. William Graham Bell of Tucson announces the birth of a son named William Graham Bell Jr on December 15. Mrs. Bell is formerly Miss Marjorie Louise Sisk of Nogales. A daughter Diana was born December 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herndon of 727 East Helen Street. Mrs. Herndon was Emma McLaughlin of Tucson. the Herndons also have a seven year old son Vimmy.

William. Graham Bell Tucson William Graham Bell, Jr Bell Marjorie Louise Sisk Nogales Diana Robert Herndon East Helen'street

Lieut. and Mrs Leon Gray Visiting Friends in Arizona

Lieut and Mrs Leon Gray are visiting friends and Mrs Gray's parents in Tucson and Casa Grande They have been in Kansas City where Lieut Gray was flying for an airline company Both Lieut and Mrs Gray formerly Bunny Morrill are known in university circles as members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Delta Gamma They say Lieut Gray will soon report to active duty with the United States Army Air Corps.

Leon Gray

Mrs Shofner Hosts Shower for Mrs Schwartz at Buffet

Mrs Jack Shofner entertained Sunday with a personal shower and buffet supper honoring the recent bride Mrs Wendell M Schwartz formerly Lucy Brena. About twelve guests attended.

Jack Shofner Wendell M. Schwartz Lucy Brena

Peterson and Betts Visit Tucs on Business

William Peterson and Amos A. Betts of Phoenix are in Tucson for a short business trip and are staying at the Santa Rita hotel.

William Peterson Amos. A. Betts Phoenix Tucson Santa Rita Hotel

Gibney Home Hosts Montgomery Family for Christmas

Lieut. Col. and Mrs Louis G. Gibney entertain as house guests Mrs Josephine Montgomery sister of Mrs Gibney and her two children Doris and Bob of Coronada California during the Christmas holidays.

Louis G. Gibney

Golden Anniversary for Boulder Couple Albert and BE Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Albert BE Smith of Boulder Colorado celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary yesterday with a surprise from friends.

Albert BE. Smith Boulder, Colo

Tea to Benefit Red Cross at Tucson Garden Club Event

A Tucson Garden club afternoon tea, held at Mrs. Anna H. Porter’s home on 2433 East Hawthorne Street, follows a December 15 1891 marriage solemnization in Telluride Colorado. Women members will attend between 2 and 5 pm, with proceeds from a silver offering going to the Red Cross.

Hawthorne Tucson Garden Club Anna H. Porter East Hawthorne Street Red Cross

Miss Katharine Kittredge to Spend Holidays in Yosemite Park

Katharine Kittredge a sophomore at the university will leave Friday for two weeks of Christmas holidays at her home in Yosemite National Park. Her father Frank A Kittredge superintendent of the park formerly stationed at the Grand Canyon. She is a Pi Beta Phi member who attended Pomona College last year and plans include skiing and other winter sports.

Katharine Kittredge Yosemite National Park Frank A. Kittredge Pi Beta Phi Miss Kittredge Pomona College Kittredge Grand Canyon

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