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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1940

Page

14

Arizona Hills Prize Winner at Temple of Music and Art

Gerry Peirce's Arizona Hills won first prize in the Tucson Fine Arts Association water color exhibition at the Temple of Music and Art gallery. A $10 cash prize donated by Dr. Clara S Webster accompanied the blue ribbon. Dale Nichols earned second prize for Ah Sweet Mystery of Life and Eliot O'Hara won third for Yuma Dunes. Honorable mentions went to Nichols and Charles Golden. The show opens yesterday and runs through Jan 2, with 400 attendees at a tea, daily 3 to 5 except Mondays.

Gerry Peirce Arizona Hills Temple of Music and Art Tucson Fine Arts Association Clara S. Webster Governor’s Corner Dale Nichols Eliot O'Hara Tucson Center of Arts and Crafts Yuma Dunes Charles Golden Dr. McKnight Art Association Charls Tracy Fred Smith A. M. Archer Lloyd Stille Gertrude J. Derby Richard Cox J. Powell Scott Arthur T. Brown E. G. Hammock D. Cummings Alfred D. Messner Elenore LeCaff Richard Morse Alice Patrick Lillian Fliege Millicent B. Holmberg Cornelia C. Menges Andreas Andersen Mark Voris Richard Sortomme Eliot O’hara H. MacPherson K. Hineman Arthur Brown

Greeks Press Albanian Front Amid Snowbound Assault

Greek regiments pushed toward Elbasani in central Albania, breaking Italian reserves for gains. Fresh snow slowed the advance but Greeks reported capturing heights and taking prisoners. Cold weather crippled Italian supply trains while Greeks maintained air reconnaissance and surprise strikes on concentrations.

Pogradetz Elbasani Albania

Court Deliberates Federal Power Authority over Rivers

The opinion states federal regulation extends to navigation and waterway improvements, tolling through interstate commerce, flood control, and power project cost recovery. Appalachian argues New River non navigable and not impairing Kanawha or Ohio rivers. government cites broad commerce power.

Power Company United States The Power Commission Appalachian Company New River Kanawha River Ohio River Kanawha

Tucson Strike Enters Eighth Day With Slowdown

Strike enters its eighth day in Phoenix with no near settlement. Firms named include Southwestern Sash and Door, Arizona Sash Door and Glass, and Shumway Materials and Supply with Tuc son branches. Contractors report slowed work at Fort Huachuca and two local housing projects.

Tucson Phoenix Southwestern Sash and Door Company Arizona Sash, Door and Glass Company Shumway Materials and Supply Company Fort Huachuca

University official to award president’s cup in Scottsdale

Registrar C Zaner Lesher of the University of Arizona will travel to Scottsdale tomorrow to present the president's cup and scholarship to the high school with the top achievement among the freshman class of 1939 40. Three members of the music faculty Anna Mae Sharp Oscar Colcaire and Andrew Buchhauser will accompany Lesher.

C. Zaner Lesher University of Arizona Scottsdale Anna Mae Sharp Oscar Colcaire Andrew Buchhauser Lesher

Budget requests rise across Arizona state agencies

The list shows many state departments asking for higher appropriations including the state laboratory $63,560 up from current, agriculture and horticulture $261,250, water commission $85,000, penitentiary slightly down at $391,400, and hospital at $786,800 up over $200,000. Other notable requests include the state fair $199,600 and department of education with the superintendent seeking $540,000 plus $100,000 for books and vocational ed.

State Laboratory State Livestock Sanitary Board Agriculture and Horticulture State Water Commissioner Fort Grant Boys’ Industrial School Secretary of State Arizona Fruit and Vegetable Standardization Bureau State Land Department State Hospital Corporation Commission Attorney General State Health Board Supreme Court Copper Tariff Board Veterans’ Service Veterans’ Service Officer Veterans’ Relief Commission Criminal Identification Bureau Superintendent of Public Instruction Bang Banking Department Parole Board Dairy Commission Governor’s Office Arizona Pioneer’s Historical Society Tax Commission Colorado River Commission Library and Archives Arizona Industrial Commission

GOP Mulls New Chairman as Willkie Seeks Unity

Republican leaders gathered for the Gridiron dinner discuss party leadership after Representative Joe Martin Maine subliming resignation. Wendell Willkie canvasses the ranks for a unifying choice and hopes to keep Willkie for President clubs active under a neutral name.

Joe Martin R-Mass Wendell L. Willkie Willkie

Scout Executive Introduced To Tucson Leaders

The Tucson District committee of the Catalina Council of the Boy Scouts of America hosted a reception at 2127 Grant Road for E. G. Stowell who has arrived to serve as local Scout executive succeeding the late Walter Simms. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clint Rollo, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lent, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Tickle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Confer, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Helbig, and Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Green.

Tucson Catalina Council The Boy Scouts of America C. E. Towne Grant Road E. G. Stowell Walter Simms Clint Rollo Albert Lent J. D. Tickle

NYA Girls Learn Crafts at Randolph Park Shop

Charles Fowler NYA district supervisor says girls at the Randolph Park Girls Shop are learning clothing making furniture auto mechanics and related crafts under Mrs. Lucy G. Mins supervision. The program supports national defense efforts with 30 girls enrolled and 50 boys in a similar shop program plus lunches served at the workshop.

National Youth Administration Randolph Park Charles Fowler NYA Lucy G. Mins Fowler

Reverend Dawson to Speak on Traveltalk Program

First Congregational church pastor Rev. R. A. Dawson will speak tomorrow at 1 15 p m on KTUC county school Traveltalk program announced today by Mrs P H Ross school superintendent.

R. A. Dawson First Congregational Church Ktuc County P. H. Ross

Ray Mines executive named Arizona section chair

Robert W. Thomas general manager of the Ray Mines division of Nevada Consolidated Copper was elected chairman of the Arizona section of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers at the section’s annual meeting. About 135 engineers, students, and University of Arizona College of Mines faculty attended.

Cananea Sonora Mex Brent N. Rickard Tucson Charles F. Willis Phoenix

Streamliner Arrives as Lead Officials Meet in Arizona

The first trip of the streamliner filled to capacity as Miss Proctor and Miss Betsy Nehl hosted aboard in Phoenix. Tucson welcomes the train tomorrow with J. T. Saunders San Francisco vice president freight L B MacDonald Southern Pacific general manager and F S McGinnis passenger traffic VP among attendees. Saunders aims to keep pace with new freight and passenger service and hopes for year round Arizona Limited operations.

Miss Proctor Betsy Nehl City of Phoenix Chicago Tucson J. T. Saunders San Francisco L. B. MacDonald Southern Pacific F. S. McGinnis Saunders Governor Jones Arizona Arizona Limited

Roosevelt to Present Aid Question to Congress

Officials said President Roosevelt would submit the broader aid to Britain to Congress in his upcoming message and ask legislators to decide methods. Some believed Britain’s need for destroyers and merchant tonnage was urgent, risking delay of a month or more.

Great Britain Roosevelt Britain Congress

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Muse set for Tuesday

Mrs Claudia L Muse 78 died at 103 North Tyndall Avenue. Honorary chaplain of the Morgan McDermott unit of the American Legion Auxiliary she was a Gold Star mother who visited her son Charles Muse's grave in France in 1929. She came to Arizona 40 years ago, lived in Tucson 24 years, and leaves two sons H F Muse and M Muse of Tucson a daughter Mrs Joe T Ware of Woodburn Kentucky a sister Mrs J L Carpenter of Oklahoma City and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Tuesday in the Arizona Mortuary chapel with the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion post officiating and burial in Evergreen cemetery.

Claudia L. Muse North Tyndall Avenue Muse Morgan McDermott American Legion Auxiliary France Charles Muse Meriwether County Arizona Tucson M. Muse Joe T. Ware Woodburn J. L. Carpenter Oklahoma City Kentucky

John P H Chandler Dies In Los Angeles

John Parker Hale Chandler a 55 year old New Englander long known for support of Tucson police died Saturday night in Los Angeles. He was son of William Eaton Chandler former Navy secretary and senator from New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife Bess Chandler stepson Forest Dickey and son John Chandler Jr. of Warner New Hampshire. Mrs Chandler flew to Los Angeles after being notified of his death. No cause or details were released.

John Parker Hale Chandler New Bess Chandler Forest Dickey Tucson John Chandler, Jr Warner, N. H

British Drive Through Egyptian Desert Siege Near Sidi Barrani

British and Scottish regiments assault Italian lines at Sidi Barrani and surrounding forts in Egypt. After seven hours of heavy fighting the ridge is taken, Maktila falls, and the town is encircled. Italian commander General Gallino is captured and addresses his troops in a farewell speech.

Tummar Here Sidi Barrani Maktila Gallino Egypt

Spanish-American Toy Dance Set For Tonight

The fourth annual toy dance of the Latin American club will be held this evening at the Blue Moon auditorium on Miracle Mile. Admission is a toy per person, with toys to be donated to needy children. Last year the club gave Christmas toys to over 800 children. local musicians' union donated services and a record crowd is expected.

Blue Moon Auditorium Miracle Mile Musicians’ Union

YMCA Dormitory Group Plans Christmas Party

Tucson YMCA dormitory members will ride horseback and hold a steak fry tonight in Tucson Mountain park. Elmer Coble says riders depart between 5:30 and 6:00 from Gilbert Acosta riding academy. Attendees include Ralph Roller Andy Payton Bill Vogel Carl Fisk Harry Berry Bill Covington Bill Mesher and Howard Skinner. The group will discuss plans for the YMCA Christmas party on December 23.

Tucson Ymca Tucson Mountain Park Elmer Coble Gilbert Acosta Ralph Roller Andy Payton Bill Vogel Carl Fisk Harry Berry Bill Covington Bill Mesher Howard Skinner YMCA Coble

Damage suit against Phelps Dodge set for trial

A jury trial is scheduled in U S district court for February 11 on a $35,000 damage suit filed by John C. Adams against Phelps Dodge Corp. Adams alleges he was shot by gate keeper Ed Porter at the Holbrook mine properties in Bisbee in September 1938 while on company premises. He seeks $25,000 actual damages and $10,000 exemplary damages.

Phelps Dodge Corp John C. Adams U. S. District Court Albert M. Sames Adams Tex) Porter Holbrook Phelps Dodge Bisbee Porter

Pima Man Given Six Months For Wife Beating

Justice C W Gardner sentences Teofilo Alvarez of 940 South Ninth Street to six months in jail after Alvarez pleaded guilty to wife beating charges. The judge noted Alvarez had appeared in court eight times in two years and considered that record in sentencing.

Pima County Justice of the Peace C. W. Gardner Teofilo Alvarez South Ninth Street Alvarez Frances

Britain and Allies Hold Wake in Global War Balance

The article argues Britain's vast resources and sea power keep victory within reach, aided by allied nations. It cites Greece and Libya as examples of resistance, Mussolini's blockade threat, and the moral weight of neutral nations and Free French forces rallying behind the British-led coalition.

Britain America Greece Libya Italy Flanders Mussolini Egypt Mediterranean London Belgium Czechoslovakia Poland Norway Netherlands General de Gaulle United States

British Forces Cross Border Front Line Uncertain

British coast reports describe desperate fighting to halt a British drive. A spokesman says it is nearly impossible to define the front line but may indicate some British forces have already crossed the border.

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Guatemala Expands Cotton Cultivation Under Diversification Plan

Guatemala accelerates cotton planting as part of a crop diversification program to shift away from single crops. Government officials highlight expanded cultivation areas, supported by incentives and technical guidance for farmers to boost resilience and export potential.

Guatemala

Amended Order to Show Cause in Peterson Guardianship

In Pima County Arizona the court orders the guardian Mamie Peterson to show cause why a one half interest in two parcels of real estate should not be sold for the minors Henry N. Peterson et al. The sale may be public or private with publication in the Tucson Daily Citizen for four weeks.

Henry N. Peterson Fred W. Peterson Ann E. Peterson Charles C. Peterson Ruth E. Peterson Benjamin F. Peterson Mamie Peterson Pima County Arizona Southern Pacific Railroad Company John Ward Southern Pacific County of Pima State of Arizona Tucson Tucson Daily Citizen

Last Will and Testament Filed for John T Merritt Estate

Ronstadt has filed in this Court a document purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John T Merritt, deceased, and petitions for admission to grant of Administration with Will annexed. A hearing is set for Monday January 6 1941 at 9 30 AM in Tucson Arizona to determine grant and all interested parties must appear to show cause if any they have.

Tucson County of Pima State of Arizona

Classified Advertising Rates for Tucson Daily Citizen

Information on 12 line to the inch rate structure for classified ads in The Arizona Daily Star and The Tucson Daily Citizen, including all day rate per word and multiple insertion charges, deadlines, spread across both papers, and contract rate notes.

Arizona Daily Star Tucson Daily Citizen Star Citizen

Want-Ad Index List of Classifieds by Topic and Page Range

A fragmented listing of classified ad categories includes housing autos employment real estate and services with page indicators and scattered notes on availability and items for sale or rent. The page shows numerous headings such as Apartments Autos Beauty Farms Floors Houses for Rent and Real Estate with scattered annotations and stray text.

Teali Natescieen Ides Ee Caen Connen Deeecaiecmeenaad Iebeieuens Coal, Wood, Fund Coast Property and Contractors Help Wanted Female Home Service Ieeninashoni Tecansailiananis

Film Developing and Prints at North Stone Ave Shop

Local photo shop advertises film development at 25 cents per roll and prints at 3 cents each. Services available at 730 North Stone Avenue, North Stone Avenue Photo Shop.

North Stone Ave Stone Ave

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