City Auditor Post Hinted For Wixson as Appointments Move
J A Manders resigns effective mid January after brief acting tenure as city auditor. Mayor confirms plan to appoint L H Wixson as provisional auditor starting January 1 1945, with C W Otey to remain senior accountant. Wixson has not filed formally but is discussed with city officials. McAllister slated for clerk as Joseph D Meister term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Manders
Yestery
Neil
Tive
Manders
Tement
Phil J. Martin, Jr
City Mage Ag
L. H. Wix
C. W. Otey
Ers
Yesy
Wixson
Martin
Re Tax Commission
Martin Foo
Jan
McAllister
Joseph D. Meister
Ston
C. V. Diong
McAllis
Yixson
Red Cross Staff Member Ties UA Alumni to Service Units
Mildred Samuelson, former University of Arizona physical education graduate in 1937, serves as assistant chief in the personnel unit at American Red Cross headquarters in Washington. In a letter, she notes encounters with former colleagues and Gamma Phi members while with the service unit in Kingston. Samuelson previously headed the State Archery Station and is now teaching and extension work in Washington.
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Iss
Mildred Samuelson
Univer of Arizona
American Red
Washington, c. E
Univer
King
Kington
Wager
A. L. Slonaker
Uelson
Cy Richardson
Gamma Phi
Thelma Huber
Fay Harte
Mary Ann Gibney
Ile
Errin (Dutch) Salmon
Red Cross
Naval Training Station
Fort
Idaliss Samuelson
Funeral services for Edwin Stew state water engineer
Funeral rites and burial for Edwin Stew, state water engineer, will be conducted in Phoenix at a date yet to be fixed. He died in Glendale, California, last Saturday. The Globe Elks Lodge will be in charge of the services.
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Hoenix
Yires
Edwin
Deadly cyanide eggs panics New Jersey children
Newark reporters relay a warning that a stolen five pound box of white candy eggs contains deadly sodium cyanide. Detectives say all area schools were alerted and radio warnings sent. police seek the pellets believed taken by a child from a typewriter repairman’s car used for rust cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Frank O'Neill
Capt. O'Neill
Russians Continue Push As Nazi Reserves Mass On Front
Reported by Stockholm that fresh troops are being released for the eastern front offensive through mobilization of additional volksturm units in the Reich. The piece notes an estimated 250000 Nazi reserves available for the operation in an undisclosed sector.
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Ganda
Stockholm
Volksturm
Reich
County Supervisors Plan Meeting Dec 30
The county board of supervisors will hold its last meeting of the term on Saturday December 30. Chairman R H Martin said the session will tidy up remaining business. Only retiring member is Thomas J Collins. The new board of Martin Alley and Homer Boyd will organize January 2.
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County Board of Supervisors
R. H. Martin
Thomas J. Collins
Martin
G. T. Alley
Ajo
J. Homer Boyd
Collins
Pima 4-H Clubs Sell $10,000 In War Bonds
Pima county 4 H clubs report total sales of 10000 in war bonds and stamps in the current drive with several districts still to be heard from. Miss Evalyn Bentley county home demonstration agent reported today. Catalina and Marana clubs lead in sales with most funds from $25 bonds and stamps.
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Pima County
Evalyn Bentley
Catalina
Marana
Half Of Pima Cotton Has Been Put In Bales
A department of agriculture report shows 6,484 bales baled in Pima county by December 1, comprising 51 percent of the estimated crop. Last year at the same point 4,730 bales or 71 percent had been ginned. State totals reach 57,813 bales or 42 percent. in 1943 the ginned amount was 69,338 bales or 51 percent.
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Pima County
Department of Agriculture
Allied Battle Front In Belgium Stalemates Amid Fog
Dense clouds and fog blanketed the fighting front while Allied air forces were grounded. American reinforcements held relative stability in Monschau Malmedy and Stavelot sectors as German gains appeared limited. Butenbach east of Malmedy returned to American control after days of back and forth fighting and Stavelot was unconfirmed. Monschau contested with reports of surrounding German garrison and restored American positions east of the town.
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Can
Monschau
Malmedy
Stavelot
Belgium
Butenbach
German Counteroffensive Pushes Across 60 Mile Front
The piece notes setbacks on eastern southern and western fronts as German forces maneuver for expansion along a 60 mile front. German radio claims 10000 American prisoners as war progress continues with uncertain outcomes for the duration of 1945. United Press correspondent Frankish reports jeep encounters risk amid ongoing operations.
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Siegfried Line
United Press
Frankish
First Army
Europe
County Jail To Serve Turkey On Christmas Day
The county jail will serve a full Christmas meal for inmates including roast young Tom turkey dressing giblet gravy mashed potatoes cabbage salad oatmeal cookies and milk. A 20 pound turkey serves about 50 inmates with potential increase to 80 by Christmas. last year 63 were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Powell
County Board of Supervisors
Brazil Hosts South America’s First Night Flying Flight
South America marks its first commercial night flight in Brazil with an inaugural event showcasing expanded air service. Officials from aviation authorities and local operators promoted safer night operations and greater regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Brazil
Ingle Seeks Police Job Through Re‑employment List
Council debates eligibility list and the process for naming a new police chief. Hesselberg notes Ingle qualifies and is on the re employment roster, with the city manager to select one candidate from any names. Wheeler’s accrued vacation time is under review and may be paid in full or adjusted after a pending opinion. Ingle thanks the council and asks to begin duties on January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lee
Priser
Hesselberg
Ingle
Homer Shantz
Wheeler
Shantz
Civil Service Commission
William Codd
Martin
Thomas J. Ellott
Elliott
Frank Dawson
Seagram’s
Classified tiny ads mix in early 1940s Tucson list
A dense jumble of small ads and notices includes used cars for sale and trade ins, household items, furniture and appliances, rental offers, pets, and miscellaneous services. It lists a 1931 Model A Victoria Sedan, a 1942 factory built ever house, trailers, rifles, clocks, and repair services, with contact phone numbers and addresses for each item.
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B. Co
8Th Ave
Star-Citizen
Corona-Smith
Park Ve
Park Ave
N.E. Star-Citizen
Sandy
6Th St
Park
Arizona
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Harold Ran
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Sverniakt
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Roy Mack
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Mr. Hill
B. C. Black
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Scott
City Recreation P Ark
Speedway
Ash St
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Sae Furnier
Sturis _ Photo Studio
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Exchgana
AA Maintenance Co
Schenley
Stone & 3Rd Pharmacy
Stone
Hubbard
Po Zesare
T. Ed Lett Drug
Walgreen's
Serice Varsity Cleaners
E. 3Rd ST
Buckley
U.S.A
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Martin Drug Co
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Reid
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Rancho Palos Verdes
Seagram
Seagram’s V.O
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Chrysler Building
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