City Briefs Sunday Community Events and Talks
Anita Hogelucht will headline a weekly community sing in Armory Park with the Davis Monthan band to follow. The Third Order of St Francis meets at All Saints church and asks toy donations. Dr. Harry A Overstreet discusses Can We Grow Up at Tucson High Auditorium. Sunshine chapter No 36 OHS hosts a luncheon and Christmas party at Scot ish Rite cathedral and asks for food for needy families. Alumnae of Signa Alpha Iota carol at Pima County Hospital and St Luke's in the Desert. Tucson service men’s families invited to VFW hall to share information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita Hogelucht
Imezzo Roprano
Armory Park
Davis« Monthan
Third Order of St. Francis
All Saints Church
San Jorg Mission
Wschedmed
Usung
Harry A. Overstreet
Tucson High School
Tucson Council of Social Agencies
pan—Sunshine Chapter
OHS
Scotish Rite
Signa Alpha “Iota
Pima County
St. Luke's
Desert
Tueson
Korea
VFW Hall
K. Broadway
Truman Quotes Constitution Pledge Amid National Emergency
President Truman quoted the Preamble of the U S Constitution to bolster his proclamation of a national emergency. He stated confidence in facing dangers with courage and determination to secure liberty for current and future generations. The quote cited the opening lines: We the People of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
United States
United States of America
Feller starts icicle removal business in Effingham
Feller, a 48 year old, began an icicle removal service in Effingham after seeing snow and ice on roofs. He advertises on the newsreels charging $1.50 per hour and has already had all the work he can handle, including removing a six foot icicle from a building. He notes the long summer vacation as a pleasant aspect of the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effingham
Bar
Feller
Newstiewers
Fire Hits New Orleans In Four Hour Bourbon Street Blaze
A five establishment fire in New Orleans caused about 100000 dollars in damage during a four hour battle led by First Dist Fire Chief Gerald Summers. The three story building at 216 Bourton Street housed an electric supply firm and the Oliver hotel with all occupants escaping. Water damaged nearby venues including Three Deuces nightclub and Toney's Spaghetti House on Bourbon Street and two restaurants on Iberville Street. Fire crews used thousands of gallons of water in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
First Dist
Gerald Summers
Bourbon Street
Bourton St
Toney
Iberville Street
la. Louisiane
Felix
Central Arizona Project Killed in Senate Shelf
Washington reports the 56 million dollar Central Arizona reclamation project bill has been laid on the shelf for this session. The House Public Lands Committee, which followed Senate passage since May, foresees no further action until the new Congress convenes in January. Rep. Murdock of Arizona plans to introduce a new bill next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central
Arizona
House Public Lande Committee
Senate
Peterson
D-Fla
Murdock
D-Ariz
Public Records City Court Follows Reckless Driving Docket
City Court docket lists Faut J Cella and Louis Yates presiding. Reckless driving charges include Louis Valenzuela with drunken and escate. fines range from 10 to 1 million days on each count. Morgan Ray faces drink and possession of stolen property with 15 days on first count and six months parole on second. Other cases include Willard Newbie, John Parking, Connie Bryant, and Neal H Brown with various speeding, failure to yield, stopping, and related offenses with fines or days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faut J. Cella
Louis ‘Yates
Don Bons
Louis Valenzuela
Escate
Morgan W. Ray
Willard My Newieid - Sraving Reene
John Parking
Clark HW. Johnson
Connie Bryant
Yiela
Lee
H.W. Tevis
Rezoning Battle Tops Monday City Council Agenda
The council will revisit the rezoning of several parcels at Speedway and Campbell avenues, a long stalled issue pushed by George B. Skinner and others. A large turnout is expected as attorneys on both sides prepare for possible court action, with routine items also on the short 26 item agenda including paving bids on Tucson boulevard and paving and sewer plans for 16th Street and South Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
Campbell Arenue
George B. Skinner
Zonfog
J. Q. Niemann
Tucson Boulevard
Grant Road
16Th
South Park Avenue
Water Department
Miners Vote to Unionize at San Xavier Mine
Miners at the San Xavier mine south of Tucson voted 181 to 7 in an NLRB election to be represented by the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelters. The strike and bargaining actions involve Hagle-Picher Mining & Smelting Co. and AFL ties. Four others were questioned in a separate case connected to Mickey Cohen’s ex-lawyer. Deputies released suspects due to insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Xavier
Tucson
NLRB
International
Union of Mine, Mill&. Smelter
Los- Angeles
Des
Anl
American Federation of Labor
San. Xavier
Mickey Cohen
Sam Rimmel
Theld
Guasti
AFL
Las Vegas
Nev
Rummel
Guastl
Los Angeles
Sica
Joe
Thad Brown
Harold
Happy) Meltzer
Cohen
George Yager
P. J. Driscoll
National Labor Relations Board
APL
Iummsw
William Gately
Grover J. Duff
Arizona
Eagle- Picher
W. Edward Morgan
Morgan
Restocking plan moves 46 deer from Kaibab to 3 Bar area
Forty six Rocky Mountain mule deer are to be moved from the Kaibab forest north of the Grand Canyon to the 3 Bar area near Roosevelt in a restocking experiment. A white plastic ear disc with a numbered button will mark each deer and observers are asked to report sightings to the state game and fish department. The effort aims to see if the deer thrive in the new area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Kaibab Forest
Grand Canyon
3 Bar
Roosevelt
Arrington
Arizona Games and Fish Commission
Roosevelt Lake
Game and Fish Department
Rockets Fired By Reds Not Ours Not Ours
Eighth Army technicians said rockets fired by the Chinese Reds resembled American missiles but were not United States equipment. The weapons, four feet long and labeled 1950, were found near an evacuation zone north of Pyongyang. Officials noted they were not brought into Korea by UN forces and may be Chinese in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Eighth Army
United States
Phoenix
U.S. Army
Lim
Pyongyang
Det AP
Arizona Citrus Sales Expansion Hinted At by Growers
PHOENIX December 16 Citrus fruit growers heard Paul S Armstrong general manager of the California Fruit Growers exchange report an expanded market for citrus. He told Salt River valley growers that fresh fruit sales now compete with canned and frozen concentrate markets. This broad market mix is boosting all types of citrus sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
California Fruit Growers Exchange
Angeles
Salt River
Ford Motor Co to Hold Prices for Several Months
Ford Motor Co will maintain current prices for the next several months. Henry Ford I told government officials the price rise was driven by higher costs for materials and labor, and the company had attempted to hold prices in October but could not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Ford Motor’ Co
Henry Ford
Kindness Pays Off Five Years Later in Ohio
In Tiffin Ohio on December 18 five years after a hitchhiking soldier was helped by William Geiger and his wife, each received jeweled watches and gifts. The former GI did not reveal his name or address but left a note saying Geiger would want to send to something.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Ohio
William Geiger
du Joliet
Til
Geiger
Defense Directors Propose Western Mutual Aid Plan
Defense directors from California Washington and Oregon recommended a mutual aid program to be used if the Western states are attacked The plan would include Hawaii Alaska adjacent states and Canada and Mexico in the Sixth army area Formulated by Maj Gen W M Robertson California Philip D Batson Washington and Louis E Starr Oregon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.n
California
Washington
Oregon
Sixth Army
Hawaii
Alaska
Canada
Mexico
W. M. Robertson
Philip D. Batson
Louis E. Starr
McCoy Held InD-M Renews Knife Death Mothers' Care
Woodrow McCoy, 35, of 252 S Convent St, held on second degree murder charge after a dispute in a Convent Street apartment led to the fatal knife wound of L G Green, 40, of 62 W Cushing St who died at county hospital. Coroner Clark H Johnson said the autopsy found a heart puncture and internal bleeding. An inquest was planned. Obstetrical care for spouses of Davis Monthan Air Force Base personnel will resume in ward 5 at the base hospital, with a limited service to handle about 20 cases monthly, 25 percent dependents of officers and airmen, the Desert Airman reports. The impact on Tucson hospitals remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow McCoy
S. Convent
L. G. Green
W. Cushing St
Clark H. Johnson
Lewis Hirsch
Green
James Brady
City Police Department
Isah Lawrence
Convent St
McCoy
Custor
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Desert Airman
Ronald F. Kirk
43Rd Bombardment Wing
Tucson
St Mary's
Tucson Medical Center
Udall Named State Chief Justice in Arizona
Phoenix December 16 The new five men were taken into custody as material witnesses in the case naming Udall as chief justice. Udall has served since 1947 and will succeed Arthur LaPrade on January 1 as the Arizona Supreme Court rotates into the chief role. Two men, Green and McCoy, argued over a seat during a kitchen card game late at night. a knife was drawn when one reached for clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Cust
Arizona Sutody
Treme Court
van Beet
Sagitevl S. Udall
Te ‘eCormick
Paul Brown
W. Cushing
Theodore ‘Smith
Udall
Eddie Williams
Lawraven
Nena
McCoy
Green
Alcourt
Lawrence
Fleht
Pima County Supervisors Plan All Day Conference
The Pima County Board of Supervisors will hold an all day meeting next Monday to hear final hearings on a 16 item road agenda including West Speedway right of way to Silverbell road and abandoning Silverbell to St Marys road. Liquor matters include transfers and a wine and beer license for Albes J. Martin. Afternoon sessions cover county equipment bids Catalina Junior High expansion and Homeland improvement district hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County Board
Supervsors
West Speedway
Silverbell Road
Silverbell
Speedway
St. Mary’s Road
Uyiuwun Cauuie
EB. Speedway
Albes J. Martin
J. B. Martin
Catalina Junior
Homeland Improvement Gisorlet
Carrillo School Presents Las Posadas Night
Carrillo School Mexican Folk Love Club will present its annual Las Posadas at 7 p.m. Wednesday on campus, coordinated with the city recreation department. The event traces the journey of Mary and Joseph from Europe to México, with a procession led by a litier bearing Mary Joseph and an angel, followed by boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrillo School
Armory
Europe
Spain
México
Mary
Joseph
Bethlehem
Angel
I Mabtad
Loses Fight For Entire 242700 Estate and Jail
In Los Angeles court, Laurence A. Davis 28 elected to jail rather than post bond after four traffic citations. He refused bond and will spend weekend in city jail. next session set for 8:20 am Monday. Davis said he wanted rest. Estate dispute centers on late husband’s fortune of 242700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence A. Davis
N. Norris
Paul Cella
Davis
Jie
Los Angeles
Raymond
Lialiam
Malcolm
Portland
Gre
William J. Lindenfield
Rein
John Gee Clark
Rollie
Tempe
Arizona
Coleran
W.H. Cowley
Stanford
Unk
Malty
Tri Named Defendant in Suit for 153000
The Micson Rapid Transit is named as defendant in a $153000 damages suit filed by Mrs Black, alleging injuries from a 1948 collision on North Campbell Avenue and East Mabel Street when a TRIT bus collided with a car driven by Stowell. The plaintiff claims internal and external injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micson Rapid Transit
Black
E. Seco Franklin
J. . Stawel
Telly Thelé
The
Bus Company
Evacuation Area Planned in Deer Valley Near Phoenix
A lease agreement is planned for an area in Deer Valley north of Phoenix to establish an evacuation area. The move aims to designate a protected zone for displaced residents and ensure coordinated shelter and safety measures. Authorities emphasize orderly implementation and clear access routes for evacuees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Valley
Phoenix
Tana de
Cash In Dump Recoveries Save $1200 From Trash
Detroit reports the public works department in Ecorse aided in recovering $1200 dropped by poultry market operator Edward Archino. He placed the money in a green bag that fell into a trash can, which was taken to the city dump. A two hour bulldozer and pitchfork search restored the cash to Archino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Public Works Department
R Ecorse
Edward’ Archino
Archino
Public
Mortgage Offerings Include Low Cost and Private Funds
Mortgage notice outlines low cost quick service life insurance money and private funds for residential and commercial purchases, construction, or refinances. Includes conventional or FHA style loans.
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University of Arizona
William Hafford
Prescott
Roy E. Goss Jr
Glenn Biessman
Hafford
State Highway Department
Haf Srd
Randolph Park
Milton S. Cole
Garrett
Public Records
Hagle-Picher Mining & Smelting Co
Rockies
Reds
Eng
Arizona Citrus Sales
Ford Vous
Ind-M
Carson Baily Ciizen
TRI
Church OF Religious, Science
Chrise
Dianatics
North Sixth Avenue
State College
Piogiix Veduelus
First Baptist Church
Beal
E. Matteson
W. EB
North Sixth
Avanos
East Fifth Street
A. M.bible School
Lord Jesus
Ambrage
Beemon
Dr. KR
P. U
C. H
Earle E. Matteson
B. Matteson
Great God
Ri Sseal
the Bible School
Golden Rule Realty, Co
Grady
Co. W. Barber
Watchtowner Society
Tucson Sports Center
Grace
City -Bas
E. Arnold 'Litz
N. 2Nd Ave
Synodical Conference -Lutheran Churches
Lutheran Church
KOPO
RCNA
Redeemer
K. Yavapat Rd
Blowing Wells
ML Christian Day School
Norman Berg
North Ave
Good Shepherd
Spanish Mission
So. Plith Ave
Paul
Israel
Christ
Moses
Jesus
Coronado Baptist Church
Stons
A. E. Diddams
Oas
Emmanuel (Southern) Baptist Church
North Maple
Eugene Stone
Sixth Ave
Foifth St R
D. DB
First Southern Baptist Church
Speedway & North Third Ave
Seissin
Smith
Lester
North Tucson Baptist
North’ First Ave
Ross Partridge
Phaoua
Huntley School
Bible Chapel
East North
Campbell
Grant
Church OF ‘Christ
N. Country Club
Wallace Layteo
Church OF Christ
Mabel St Quentin Panning
Bethel Christian Reformed Church
North
Tucson Blvd
G. B. Boerfup
Broadway Christian Church
East Fifth St
Longfellow Heywell School
E. Weber
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
E. Speedway
Euclid
Harold L. Longer
Christian & Asissionare Alliance NI
First Ave
Adamis Et Rey
William. J. Foley
West ‘Lincoln Church OF Christ
West Lincoln
First Congregational
3Rd St
George Ciffora
Vance
Grace Episcopal Church
Stone Ave
Third St
Jerry. Wallace
ST. Philip'san-The-Bills Episcopal Church
St. Philip’s Plaza
George Ferguson
Church Directory
First Methodist Church
East Fourth and Park Scc
Richard J. Dunlap
A. ML
University-Catalina Methodist Church
Maurice G. Ballenger
Binay
H.-A. Hoefer
Bunday School
Faith Lutheran Church
Missonel Synod
Grace Luthoran
North First Ave
E. Arnold Litz
Phono
Missouri Synod
Ninth Ave
Raymond Back
Our" Saviour's
Evangel Cal Lusheran
Campbell Ave
Belew &J
CN. Swichart
Redeemer EV
Synodical Conference
East
Presbyterian Church OF the Covenant
Treat Spe Ronald
A. Me
Mountain View Presbyterian Church
David Sholin
Trinity Presbyterian
Fourth Ave
Glenn C. deGete
D.D
Church
TUE Religious Society OF Friends
Quakers
Palo Verde
North Palo Verde
J. Cording
North Mountain
H. D. Shever
Church OF Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
East Sixth St
Basil O. Peterson
First Church OF Christ
Country Club
Miles School
B. Broadway
Unity Service
Yola Lée Bolland
Sontay
Unity
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