Pipe Smokers Look Older Not Younger Says Reader
A Boston subscriber claims pipe smokers live longer, but the writer notes their appearance ages with time. Mentions John R. Voorhis as a cigar smoker who lived to 102. Includes anecdotes on wives, toys, actors, models, and Sara Hale. Concludes with notes on a Phillips Exeter alumnus Connie Mack coaching in 1891-92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Boston
John R. Voorhis
New Yorker
Mr. Voorhis
Greenwich Village
Phillips- Exeter Academy
U.S.A
Connie Mack
Phillips-Exeter
Philips-Andover
Exeter
King Features
Science Revealed As Vital Helper Of Old St. Nicholas
The article argues science benefits Christmas through medical advances and better food, noting penicillin reducing pneumonia deaths and lower infant mortality. It credits vaccines, hormones, and safer childbirth for more babies reaching Santa. It defends science against claims it harms faith, citing astronomy and the vast universe to bolster belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old St. Nicholas
Santa
United States
Joe
Earth
Truck Rampage Kills Two in Cherokee Business District
A seven ton truck with failed brakes roared through Cherokee on December 28 killing Ray Hansen and Jeffrey Barry, injuring five others and smashing 24 autos across seven blocks. Driver Bob Witte of Sac City escaped unhurt as police appraised $10,000 to $15,000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
U.A
Art Locke
Locke
Bob Witte
Sac City
Ray Hansen
Jeffrey Barry
Gunman Shoots British Agent in Prague
The British embassy in Prague reports Donald M. Brander director of the British institute at Bratislava was wounded by an unidentified gunman who entered his house and fired three times. Brander was shot twice in the thigh and once in the hand. he is hospitalized after surgery. The motive is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Donald M. Brander
British Institute
Bratislava
Brander
Britain
Slovakia
Citizen Carriers Guests At Parties
Circulation Mgr. Gilbert Acosta hosted two annual gatherings for Citizens carriers and street newsboys. Eighty five newsboys met at the Acosta home while 135 carriers assembled at the Pioneer hotel. attendees consumed about 100 pounds of beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Gilbert Acosta
Pioneer Hotel
Acosta
Thomas predicts U S will recognize Communist China
Sen. Elbert D. Thomas said the United States will ultimately recognize the Communist regime in China after consultations with other powers. He noted easing tensions as Beijing granted an exit visa to a U S attache and signaled possible freeing of two U S naval fliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
United States
China
U.S
Nanking
Thomas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Far East
Chiang-Kai-shek
Charles Bixler Heads Douglas Smelter Union
Charles A. Bixler was elected president of local 470 of the Mine Mill and Smelter Workers union in Douglas. He succeeds I A Castro. Joe Dominguez is vice president, Julio Vasquez re-elected financial secretary, Victor Mendez recording secretary, Joe Estrada warden, and J L Moulinet conductor. Trustees elected: Joe Jordan Boyd Strange Raul Palma. Bixler previously served four years as president.
Dr Berwyn B Thomas Visits Tucson for Holiday Week
Research chemist Dr Berwyn B Thomas of Ranier Corp Shelton Washington is in Tucson for a holiday visit. He will stay a week with his parents Col and Mrs Floyd E Thomas at 1919 East Lee Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwyn B. Thomas
Ranier Corp
Shelton, Wash
Tucson
Floyd E. Thomas
E. Lee
Keller Realty head elected to lead Tucson Board 1950
Carl Kamppmeier of Drach man Grant Realty Co. was elected today to head the Tucson Real Estate Board for 1950 and will assume office January 1. Ben Solot of Solot Realty Co. was chosen as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kampmeier
Drachman-Grant Realty Co
Tucson Real Estate Board
Ben Solot
Solot Realty Co
Yule Spirit Spreads for Tucson YMCA Building Drive
Dr Delbert L Secrist chairman of the Tucson YMCA building committee says the Christmas spirit is rallying donors for the Y fund. Many delinquent pledges have been paid while others could contribute. only half of the $600000 needed is in hand as final construction plans move ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert L. Secrist
Tucson
YMCA
Diorama Honors Dr. Charles Vorhies at Arizona State Museum
A desert scene diorama is being built on the University of Arizona campus as a memorial to Dr. Charles T. Vorhies former head of entomology. Financed by Tucson Natural History Society funds, the display will feature mounted desert birds and animals in a natural Arizona setting. Frank Letz, formerly of the Chicago museum of natural history, leads the project with about six months to completion. Visitors may watch progress as the Vorhies memorial alcove is prepared on the mezzanine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona State Museum
University of Arizona
Charles T. Vorhies
UA Department of Entomology and Economic Zoology
Tucson Natural History Society
Arizona
Arizona Desert
Frank Letl
Chicago Museum of Natural History
State Museum
Vorhies
Kostich Sentenced for Assault Charges
Superior Judge J Mercer Johnson sentenced James W Kostich a 19 year old Davis Monthan airman to serve the days he has already spent in county jail as penalty on assault charges. Kostich was arrested November 6 on two counts assault with a deadly weapon and assault with intent to commit robbery. The first count was dismissed and the second reduced to assault after a guilty plea. He has remained jailed since the arrest and was ordered to sell a .32 caliber automatic used in the original charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mercer Johnson
James W. Kostich
Kostich
Davis-Monthan
John F. O'Mara
Johnson
Tucson Officials Seek Two Murd er Suspects
Peace officers in the Tucson area were alerted to be on the lookout for two men wanted in Odessa Texas on murder charges. They were last reported heading west in a yellow 1949 Chevrolet panel truck bearing Texas license MA 1993. No further identification was provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Odessa
Tex
Texas
Judge Upholds Radio Station Program Ban
A federal judge ruled a radio station may refuse a broadcast if it does not serve the public interest. The Massachusetts Universalist convention sued WLAW over a sermon on Easter, claiming First Amendment violations, but the court upheld the station’s right to decide what to air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Francis J. W. Ford
Massachusetts Universalist Convention
WLAW
Lawrence
Jesus
Ford
Congress
Elks Give Toys Shoes at Tucson Christmas Party
Elks lodge distributed new shoes and toys to children at the Arizona children’s home last night. Santa appeared as the annual party drew praise from residents, with each child receiving footwear, a toy, and candy. The Tucson Woman’s club provided gifts to aged men at Ryland farm aided by Phi Mu Alpha and Kappa Kappa Psi from the University of Arizona. The Latin American Social club funds playground equipment for Pro Decimo center at 822 S Seventh Ave, following last year’s gift to Figueroa playground at 146 S Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryland Farm
Phi Mu Alpha
Kappa Kappa Psi
University of Arizona
Pro Decimo
Order of White Sisters
S. Seventh Ave
Figueroa
S. Main St
Classified Open Sundays An Alphabetical 8
Classified ad list featuring beauty shops, bookkeeping services, carpentry and contracting, septic services, warehousing, and home maintenance. Includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and service descriptions for local Tucson vendors and trades, with emphasis on offers and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
BSE
Alvernon
Vogue Beauty
van Morgan
Bookkeeping
Vayroll
Mrs Boon
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ER. V. Darling
John Gay
Mr. Gay
Prince Charles
Princess Elizabeth
Chief Zimmer
Frank de Kova
Lum
Frank
Louis Wolheim
Cornell University
Wolheim
Hairy Ape
Pollyanna
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
The
Ballet de Monte Carlo
Fairfax, Okla
Mary
America
Sara Josepha Hale
Godey
Sara
Hale
S. Hutchinson
Buckinghamshire
England
Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Turkey
Holy Land
Pittsburgh
Leonard Sasso
Penowa Coal Co
Noblestown
Burgettstown
Eldersville
Pennsylvania
Brooke County
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
Lewis
E. J. Slack
Sturgeon
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Christ's Birthplace
Holy City
Church of the Nativity
Mary and
Joseph
No-Man’s Land
Walsh
Tom Flaherty
U. S
Charles Bixler
Douglas Smelter Union
Richards Paving CO
Yule
Taiw States
Teles
Livingston Motors
S. 6Th Ave
PH CO
Roy al
Onyven
Book Nook
Aidin
Wrec Vaughan and Sons
Speedway
First St
Venice
Hayden
Ward Bros
Clapton
ALL Colors Perfect Block Co
Edo E E. Limberlos
ESS
Carp
WVC
Lowell
NERAL
Earl Dotson
Lic
K R. Jones
Case Ac
Ing
W. K. Donaldson
Ss & Cement
Elmer B. Dobson
Talbot
Stone Ave
Hall Electric Co
Mikita
Power & Home Equip. Co
K. Ooestrich
Dial
Meldame Foundation
Anco
Ariz
Elec
Riszona
Walt Daugherty
Dia
India
Wat
Meth Pitt’s Jewelers Corner
Stone Expert Watch
Elias
Frankie
Country Club
Jenkins Mattress CO
Tucson Mattress
Oracle
FERCO
N ‘Park & Waverly
Oga
Ted
Rae Coy
Middleton
Ben Hall
Bob Chapin
Spencer Piano Co
S. Campbell
CAL
A. Gilchrist
Bryan Pressera
Sgense Los Byron J
Altos
Graybill
Tan West Cc
TNT
Radio-Tronics Service
4Th Ave
Western Radio
el Paso Ho Su
S. Oregon St
el Paso
Bob Douthat
Jack Weaver
Er Imer Bingham
COX Commercial College
Southern Arizona
Onat Gatlin
Secretas Tarial
Singer
Spaulding
Hussman
Frank Samuels
Dialie McCray Commerce
Gibson- Nichols Co
N. Campbell
D. L. Phillips
Flower
Pete
Selene Brices Mitchell Furn
W.C
Steinfeld
Congress Maytag
Weil Washer Penvice
Deilid Carl Pistor Drilling
C. E
Roger Rath
Rilling CO
Newt
Craycroft
21St St
Vincent
Cocker On
Toews Pty
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