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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

8

Nelson Eddy and Menuhin Set for University Concerts

Nelson Eddy and Yehudi Menuhin will perform at the university on February 11 and March 7. The events, arranged by the fine arts college and sponsored by Sigma Alpha Iota Phi Mu Alpha and Kappa Kappa Psi, benefit the music scholarship fund. Tickets go on sale January 10. Eddy is a noted concert star with film fame and operatic credits. Menuhin, once a Carnegie Hall prodigy, is a renowned violinist with a global career.

Nelson Eddy Yehudi Menuhin A. O. Andersen University College of Fine Arts Fine Arts College Sigma Alpha Iota Phi Mu Alpha Kappa Kappa Psi Eddy The Moving Pictures Philadelphia Grand Operas Los Angeles Opera Company San Francisco Opera Company Carnegie Hall New York Symphony Orchestra Europe America

Annual Christmas Program at Vail School Thursday

The Vail school hosts its annual Christmas program Thursday at 8 PM detailing a Dickens A Christmas Carol play, Christmas poems, and multilingual carols. Cast includes Juvenal Jimenez Frances Schmidt Oscar Leon John Wagner Gloria Obregon Beatrice Ferra Josefina Jimenez Bill Wagner Beatrice Jimenez Eddie Lopez and Paul Watkins.

Vail Paul Watkins Beatrice Jimenez Nachita Garreia Sofia Isabel Jimenez John Agner Jane Dillon Lottie Trotter Betty Woolsey Wille Schmidt Franceschmidt Frances Schmidt Archie Sosebee John Bill Wagner T the Vail School Charles P. Beach Flaccus Charles Gilliland Mary Jane Warner Robert Taylor Esta Dief

Sorority Holds Annual Yule Fete Christmas Party

The Kappaappa Gamma active chapter hosted alumnae at a Christmas party with a buf fet dinner and gift dissolution. Skits, piano duets, and tableaux followed, and several new members were welcomed while plans for February were announced.

Kappa Appa Gamma Sorority Anna Dean Matthews John Wood Caroline Scott Rummel Anderson

Metaxas Seaplane Blunder Turns To Tactful Landing

Walter Winchell On Broadway features anecdotes about General Metaxas misjudging a seaplane landing then thanking the commander for the reminder before landing on water. Dorothy Thompson recalls a club bore encounter at The Stork Club. Mrs Miniver author dismisses Ambassador Kennedy quotes in a humorous lecture remark.

Metaxas

Senator Holt Responds On Air With Harsh Jibe

Senator Holt, recently defeated for re election, fired back at critics on the air. The report notes his jab about keyhole peepers and his taunt that many plot hateful things behind closed doors.

Holt

Miami arrival of Duke and Duchess kept low profile

Terrence McGrath led arrival planning and urged privacy for the Duke and Duchess. Officials suggested docking away from the city with a tender transfer to near St Francis Hospital to dodge crowds. McGrath warned a parade would occur if more attention was avoided.

Terrence McGrath Miami St. Francis Hospital McGrath

Woollcott and McNutt Recall WWI Night with Maude Adams

Heywood Broun relays war front tale of Alexander Woollcott and William McNutt as they hid from shellfire on the Western Front. Woollcott stayed calm and quipped that Maude Adams as Peter Pan was gay charming and like a silver star on Christmas tree top.

Heywood Broun Alexander Woolcott William McNutt McNutt Woollcott Alex Maude Adams Peter Pan

Santa Clauses at Macy's Charm Kids with Reindeer Lore

At Macy’s on the floor four Santa actors entertain children. Pass Le Noir and John Regan are among them with playful tales. Pass claims a lunch break to feed reindeer before being replaced by Regan. Regan jokes about shedding weight to fit down chimneys on Christmas Eve.

Macy’s Pass le Noir John Regan Pass John

Nightlife ads and a wartime joke column in a chaotic page

A paperboy quips about Mussolini as nightspots hire musical stars including Alice Wallace for the Hurricane engagement. A photographer finagles gowns and fur for photographs. Nazi fund drives are warned as authorities note schemes to send money to Germany despite mail hurdles, with a Santa Claus joke contrasting a mustache.

Alice Wallace Bruno Germany Santa Claus

Boys Choir Concert Presented At Temple Of Music And Art

The Tucson Boys Choir under Eduardo Caso will perform at 8 30 pm Thursday in the Temple of Music and Art with aid from Tucson High School Boys Glee Club. Proceeds help buy new surplices. Madonna Ruth Bushenell to star with four month old Johnny Murphy as Christ child. Ed Coleman of KVOA to read and provide loudspeaker. several adults assist.

Tucson Boys’ Choir Eduardo Caso Temple of Music and Art Randolph Gunter Edward Reveaux Tucson Little Theatre Madonna Ruth Bushenell Johnnie Murphy J. R. Murphy Christ Ed Coleman KVOA Marjorie Perrin Marjorie Wheatley Mary Cecile Duncan Dorothy Strickland Betty Gibson Avanelle Johnson Tracy Haskins Tom Burrows Geoffrey O'Hara Zeb King Good Christian All” Boys Tucson High School Boys’ Glee Club Lloyd Stead Donald Pitt Tucson of Commerce Sunshine Club

Indian Artifacts Exhibit at South Dakota State University

Archaeological remnants of 300 prehistoric Indians are shown at the State University museum in Vermillion. Skulls and skeletons, along with thousands of bone and stone artifacts, were excavated from old Indian village sites along the Missouri River.

South Dakota State University Museum Missouri River

Social notes from San Clemente and Phoenix visit

Miss Mary Elsing of Calle de Jardin San Clemente returns home today after a short Phoenix visit. Dr Floraleu Kettenbach arrives to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs O L Kettenbach at their home. Dr Kettenbach interns at a New Orleans hospital after earning her degree from Washington University St Louis.

Mary Elsing Calle de Jardin San Clemente Phoenix

Des Moines Couples Visit Tucson Guests Mentioned

Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Carl and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wood of Des Moines Iowa left last weekend after visiting Tucson. Mr. Carl hosted a dinner party at El Corral on Saturday night. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Bernard L Wyatt and the Wood and Carl couples.

I. G. Carl T. E. Wood Des Moines Iowa Tucson Carl el Corral Bernard L. Wyatt Wood

Mrs Bradt Arrives in Tucson to Visit Son

Mrs G M Bradt of New York Harbor Maine arrives in Tucson to visit her son George Bradt and will stay at North Gate Inn during her visit.

G. M. Bradt New York Harbor Maine Tucson George Bradt North Gate Inn

Homemakers Hold Christmas Meeting at Member’s Home

Members of Government Heights Homemakers met at Mrs. A F Knox home for a day of work and a Christmas party. A covered dish luncheon, carols, and gift exchanges followed roll call and readings by Mrs. Stuart Clingerman and Mrs. Dewey Smith. Gifts were collected for a distant member. Attendees included Mrs. Walter Dupont, Mrs. Harry Dedrick, Mrs. Ethlyn Peterson, Mrs. James Sadow, and many others led by Mrs. Knox.

Government Heights A. F. Knox Stuart Clingerman Dewey Smith Mesdames Walter Dupont Harry Dedrick Ethlyn Peterson James Sadow T. L. Nason C. S. Hendershot Ted Miller F. H. Alexander S. K. Clingerman Earl Rickel Walker Wilson Alfred Abby Myrtie Keyes P. F. Stears James Vincent Ray Clyde Lulu Silver George Randall B. E. Weldy Lewis Keeth Mary Winstead A. N. Hawes C. T. Moreno Lota Cochran W. L. Heist James Kelly Frances Vidal

Edna Miller Hosts Tucson Women’s Club Dinner

Mrs. Edna Miller will entertain the Tucson Business and Professional Women's club at her home 833 North Seventh avenue Friday at 6 45 PM. After dinner guests will join in candy making to be sent to shut ins for Christmas. Last year candies went to Arizona Children’s Home Comstock hospital and Fort Grant. This year those same places will receive candies and attendees are asked to bring Bundles for Britain donations.

Edna Miller Tucson Britain

Shining Hour Presented With Tragic Turn At End

The play by Rich ard Willett about a London family on a country farm features Henry who brings home a second wife to the disapproval of Hannah. David and Marinella’s attraction leads to tragedy after Judy pleads for Marinella to leave. Spotswood Allen plays Henry and Willett is David. Tickets at 2266. Scenes from the play air on KTUC and KVOA at specified times.

Temple of Music and Art Richard Willett London England Henry Hannah David Marinella Judy Spotswood Allen Washington, D. C Willett KTUC KVOA

Second Surprise Breakfast Held By Sam Hughes Club

The Sam Hughes Parent-Teacher club held its second come as you are breakfast at Mrs. William J. Pistor's home. About 100 members attended with transportation arranged for mothers of upper grade children. Decorations were by Mrs. McCrae and coffee served by Mrs. Clint Rollo Mrs. Lloyd Stille and Mrs. Arthur Brown. A door prize was awarded and numerous members were listed among attendees.

Sam Hughes William J. Pistor McCrae Clint Rollo Lloyd Stille Arthur Brown William C. Beal Mesdames J. W. Stranathan J. E. Walden McKinney F. C. Pfeiffer Pultz John W. Ross Tom Knagge A. L. Hardy Olaf Anderson C. Wallace Bayne G. Dupuy L. L. McGee J. R. Hodges H. E. Phencie J. Pearlman Roy H. Robison D. A Simley C. A. Counts James Billingsley O. T. Hamilton J. Weyand Fay W. Perry G. A. Eason Pfannenstill R. H. Kellner Stanley Payne Chester Smith Frank Robertson

Arizona Inn Style Show And Tea Honors Volunteers

A tea and fashion show to honor volunteers is set for 5 oclock tomorrow at the Arizona Inn. Mrs Isabella Greenway King will host with guests from the Arizona Children's home board and volunteer workers who helped in the home funds drive. Clothes from Campus Lounge will be shown with a speakers table including Mrs King Miss Edith Talbert and others.

Isabella Greenway King Arizona Inn The Arizona Children’s Home King Edith Talbert Home J. F. Weadock Estelle Gunst Tom Gi

Otonka Club Christmas Party Set At YWCA

The Otonka club will hold its annual Christmas party Thursday night at 8 at the YWCA. Members are urged to attend and bring a toy and grocery item for a needy family basket. Each member should also bring a 25 cent gift for another member. Esther Hiscox plans the event for inactive members.

Otonka Club Y.W.C.A Esther Hiscox

St Margaret's Guild to Meet at Mrs Tolley's Home

St Margaret's Guild of Grace Episcopal church meets at 1 30 Friday at 338 North Granada the Tolley residence with hostesses Mesdames Harold Wayte J E Kyle and Oney Anderson. Catholic Daughters Court San Agustin hold annual Christmas party at 8 Thursday in the Knights of Columbus hall. Members to bring a wrapped toy and a food item for welfare families. committee includes Mesdames Senoir Kohler Frances Kohler and Dr Hilda Kroeger.

St. Margaret's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Willis F. Tolley North Granada Harold Wayte J. E. Kyle Oney Anderson Catholic Daughters of America Court San Agustin Knights of Columbus Hall Mesdames Walter Senoir Agnes Kohler Frances Kohler Hilda Kroeger

Influenza outbreak delays Flowing Wells community party

The Flowing Wells community party scheduled for tonight is postponed due to high influenza activity in the district and will be held after Christ.

Flowing Wells

St Andrew's Guild Benefit Party For Proven torium

St Andrew's Episcopal church guild hosts a 8 oclock tomorrow evening benefit party. Prizes will be awarded for bridge whist and pinochle. Refreshments will be served.

St. Andrew’s Guild of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Desert Club Urges Exterior Holiday Decorations

The Desert Garden club asks members and friends to decorate outside homes for the Christmas season and promotes luminarias. Nurserymen support the project as packets of Dasylirion Wheeler seeds are distributed to local nurseries. Nonmembers may apply by mailing to post office box 1651 in Tucson.

The Desert Garden Club Tucson

Roskruge School Rehearsal for KVOA Broadcast

The group meets at 1 30 PM tomorrow at Roskruge School to rehearse and prepare for the KVOA broadcast at 3 PM Thursday. Mrs George Adams directs the rehearsal and urges all members to attend.

Roskruge KVOA George Adams

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Menuhin el Conquistador Campbell St. Philip's el Presidio Broadway Pioneer Hotel Hammond Walter Winchell Daily Mirror Dorothy Thompson la Thompson Roney Plaza Temple of Music Wayne Crutchfield Santa Lucia Ee Neapolitan Boat Ted Bushnell A. Harrison Bill Riddell Ira B. Wilson Patriotic Scene J. O. Guthrie Carlos ARIZ Sam Hughes Club J. D. McNabb N. K. Thomas Douglas H. Eubank Chet. Vasey Tola F. E. Mead Erdman Ralph Roberts Paul Monier J. Grant Howard Royal Rudolph O. K. Garretson S. R. Meade A. Levy P. Niewold R. A. Wheeler R. Anderson C. M. Ingham H. R. Baker H. G. Boece O. C. Robertson F. F. Fisher J. Oliphant George Haering O. Farrell Knight E. B. Stanley Stanford Stevens E. L. Marques E. L. Bentner F. T. Homar F. W. Tully Harry Abelson J. W. Briscoe E. R. Bell Robert Gilkey Guy Perry Walter Roediger Zacchler Arizona Daily Reminder Pima County Mothersingers Desert Club Little Outfit School Patagonia Buel E. Hutchinson Atlantic Coast Mid-West United States New England Air Express Railwaya Express Agency Inc Toole Ave AIR S Tucson, Ariz Vic KCA Vieliola Radio-Phonographs RCA Victor RCA Victor Mewhorter Music Company E. Congress
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