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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1944
Page
2
Fred Dragonette, chairman of the Pima county war finance committee, reports that individual bond sales in the sixth war loan drive total 3 050 000 with about 2 000 000 in series E bonds. Rita Beck of Steinfeld's Grocery tops Arizona as the leading E bond seller so far.
Rain yesterday and last night dampened celebrations in the city as police report one of the quietest Christmas eves. Traffic incidents rose on wet pavement while officers hurried to buy gifts for colleagues with set limits. The sheriff's office joined in with a higher cap as humor and nerves surfaced during the holiday effort.
Miss Lurline May Watkins, 63, a Safford junior high teacher, died early Sunday. Survived by sisters Leona Ladenburg of Marshall Minnesota and Louise Watkins of Redwood City California. No local funeral. body to be transported by train to Marshall Minnesota for burial. Arrangements by Bring's funeral home.
A Tucson soldier Corp Elliot R French 19 son of Mrs Celia Ann French Miltenberg street is reported missing after a 3B 24 Liberator crashed on Mt Gleason California during a routine training flight. Ten men aboard. seven bodies have been recovered so far.
British forces captured the Piraeus refrigeration plant after a two day battle. In northwest Greece right wing Edes forces retreat toward the coast west of Ioannina as Elas troops mount counterattacks.
Phoenix obituary notes Roy N. Davidson 65 former state Republican leader and federal and state official died yesterday. He served in the 24th territorial legislature representing Yavapai county in 1907 and held posts including secretary of the Republican state committee 1922–1924 and assistant collector of internal revenue 1927–1935. Born Mohamet, he mined at Prescott and Crown King and worked with United Verde Copper 1915–1921. Surviving is Mrs. Davidson.
President Philip Murray of the Congress of Industrial Organizations is widely expected to head the proposed World Trade Union Congress. The plan aims to give labor a voice in international affairs with 11 CIO delegates already endorsing Murray. London hosts the Feb. 6 conference, with support from British and Russian delegates.
Homer B. Lininger reports 1018 housing applications to the Tucson war housing center this month down from 1264 the prior month. Applications cover houses apartments rooms and reapplications, reflecting wartime advertising rather than a reduced housing shortage.
Tucson Knights of Columbus sponsor the annual Christmas Eve party at the preventorium where children write letters to Santa Claus and the Knights fulfill their requests. Committee members Cornelius C. Stoll Peter Will John P. Sullivan and Frank H. Mott led the arrangements.
John E. Lindley at 100, known as Uncle Jimmy, died Sunday in Tucson. A miner and mine owner who arrived in Arizona in 1880, he worked with Phelps Dodge in Ajo for 13 years after a long career across the United States and Europe. Funeral arrangements were pending word from relatives in California and the Northwest.
Manuela Aguayo, 48, a native of Tucson, died yesterday in a local hospital. Survived by six sons and two daughters, funeral services are planned at Santa Cruz Church at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday with a rosary at Brings Funeral Home chapel at 6 p.m. Tuesday and a high mass at 9 a.m. Wednesday, burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Sons Rudolph Roy Richard Ernest Gilbert Herman Elias. daughters Nellie Morales and Betty Alfaro.
The northern terminus of the Alcan highway is located in Fairbanks Alaska marking the far reach of the route. The line notes Fairbanks as the gateway to the Arctic stretch of the highway system.
Santa Claus arrived in the Sunshine City on pon toons as a steady drizzle kept Tucson wet for Christmas. Over 20 inches of rain had fallen by 5 a.m. and the precipitation continued through most of the day with no relief in sight according to the weatherman.
Tomorrow may bring rain cool and cloudy. Today marks the fourth of six rainy days in Tucson this season, per E. P. Norwood of Davis Monthan. In 1933 the high reached 82, and in 1903 the city froze at 21.
Bristol, England reports more than 8,000 people applying for municipal houses as city authorities manage housing demand and assess waiting lists. The number reflects heightened demand amid housing shortages and urban development plans.
Rome dispatch reports heavy snow and general weather restrictions confine activity to the Italian front. Patrols are limited as soldiers endure winter conditions.
Ad copy announces a 25c test product for stomach pain sold at drug stores with the promise you may never suffer another stomach ache. Public notice style claims broad availability and immediate relief.
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