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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1947

Page

2

Light Holiday Traffic Injuries Prompt City Police Report

Holiday travel produced few injuries with one hospitalization. Howard John sustained head injuries after a head on crash on South Sixth Avenue involving Marlo Byorano and Herbert Celby. Celby and Byorano released, John kept for observation. Other incidents included a cow strike near Cortaro, a collision at Marana, and several drunken driving and hit run reports with minor injuries.

Howard John Highland Avenue John Marlo C. Byorano Herbert R. Celby East Michigan South Sixth Avenue Walter Sheets Sheets Byorano Celby

Prominent Doctor Drane Dies in Arizona at 74

Dr. James E. Drane, 74, long-time Arizona physician, died after a stroke. He spent 24 years in Phoenix practice and delivered about 4000 babies in Maricopa County. Born in Blackburn Missouri, he led county and hospital staffs, and served Mesa as public health officer and school board member. His widow and a daughter survive.

Phoenix U.P James E. Drane Arizona The Good Samaritan St. Joseph’s Hospitals Crane Mesa

Manuel Gonzales Dies In Tucson

Manuel Gonzales, 80, of 2525 South Eighth avenue, Tucson, died Wednesday morning at home. He leaves wife Feliciana, two sons Manuel Jr and Agustin, two daughters Virginia and Juanita, and two sisters in Tucson. Funeral services set for Friday at 4 p.m. at Santa Cruz church. burial Holy Hope cemetery. Body lies in state Thursday at the Gonzales home. Tucson Mortuary handling arrangements.

Manuel Gonzales South Eighth Avenue Tucson Feliciana Gonzales Manuel, Jr Agustin Virginia Juanita Matilde Garcia Francisca Escalante Santa Cruz Church Holy Hope Gonzales

Yale Alumni Luncheon in Tucson Sponsored by Yale Club

A Saturday noon luncheon for Yale alumni and students in Tucson will be held at the Santa Rita hotel with Dr. Arthur Present presiding after lunch. The Yale club of Tucson sponsors the affair. Boys at the Arizona Desert School will entertain 12 boys from the Arizona Children's Home on Christmas Day as part of a long running custom. A horseback ride follows dinner and gifts will be distributed to each guest.

Yale Tucson Santa Rita Arthur Yate Club of Arizona Desert Arizona Children’s Home

Arizona Quarterly Winter Edition Editors Named

The News stand edition announces the winter Arizona Quarterly from the University of Arizona edited by Dr Desmond Powell of the English department with Max Vosskuhler as managing editor. Fred McCormick serves as associate editor.

Arizona Quarterly University of Arizona Desmond Powell Max Vosskuhler Fred McCormick

Phosphate Tests Prove Successful in Alfalfa Fertilization

G. E. Blackledge reports three-year tests on phosphate fertilizer for alfalfa show profitable results. J. J. McAllister’s demonstration yielded net $31 to $51 per acre, with 5,400 pounds more hay per acre on the treated border. Proper soil placement and biennial applications, especially in dormancy, are key to profitability. Rotating with cotton enhances overall yields over time, and even 10 percent annual gains justify the fertilizer cost.

G. E. Blackledge J. J. McAllister Flowing Wells McAllister Blackledge

Return Of Dogs Is All Three Boys Ask

Three Tucson boys aged 11 13 and 14 long for the return of their two dogs Tippy a seven year old K-9 veteran and his six month old son The reddish brown German shepherd dob erfman pinschers went missing near Gilpin airport They are the children of Mrs Mary Steinbach of 2205 West Wetmore Road

Tucson Tippy Gilpin Airport Mary Steinbach West Wetmore Road

Christmas Services at Palo Verde Baptist Church

Special Christmas services will be held at Palo Verde Baptist Church on Sunday replacing the Christmas Eve service that was not held Wednesday.

Palo Verde Baptist Church

Gasoline dealers seek higher underground storage limits

Fifteen wholesalers and 23 retailers urged Los Angeles officials to raise the 2 000 gallon underground storage cap in business districts. They note that LA allows up to 10 000 gallons, Phoenix recently lifted its limit, and the national fire underwriters board supported larger storage. Petition cites Fire Chief Sievert and Building Inspector Herreras who said greater storage would cut delivery trips and reduce congestion without added hazard.

Los Angeles Phoenix National Board of Fire Underwriters J. C. Sievert H. D. Herreras

Christmas Program By Vamori Indian Day School

Monday night program at Sells featured students from Vamori Indian Day School with a talent show including songs carols recitations and games by the entire group of children.

Vamori Indian Day School Sells

Trade School Earns Accredited Status by University

The University of Arizona has granted accredited standing to the American Institute for Foreign Trade in Phoenix after a campus visit by a university committee. All current courses are accepted. future additions will be reviewed. The school, approved for GI Bill benefits, plans a Feb. 12 start for its second semester and is taking applications.

American Institute For Foreign Trade University of Arizona North Central Association of American Colleges and Universities

First Commercial Synthetic Dye Emerges in 1856

In 1856 the first synthetic dye of major commercial importance was produced, marking a milestone in chemical history and industrial dyeing.

Pardoned Pair Back In Jail After Christmas Release

Two of the fifty city prisoners released to enjoy a free Christmas were back in jail Thursday morning. Both were charged with drunkenness following a quiet night scene on North Stone and East Congress as police responded to disturbances. An officer learned a couple argued at a residence and a stranger seeking the Greyhound station led another man astray, highlighting a quiet holiday in the city.

Celby Byorano John Glen Lazar Yuma Cortaro W. M. Gibson Lozar Gibson Marana L. H. Spradling Standard Oil Company Cliff Rolfe Box 147 Tucson Spradling Appliman Leal North Seventh Avenue Fifth Main Streets Carrol Crutchfield Perry E. Mariselli Leal Main Street Crutchfield Mariscill Main Cecil B. Mattingly Veterans Hospital Parkview Hotel Mattingly Paul J. Cella Don J. Hays North Stone Greyhound

Police Desk Redirects Fugitive as Jail Absence Emerges

After confirming family members failed to appear, the desk sergeant checked the docket and instructed to try the county jail when the city jail did not contain the person. This note reflects a routine process in locating a missing detainee.

Far East Rubber Share Of World Supply Prewar High

Before World War II Far East sources supplied about 98 percent of the world's rubber, reflecting the region's dominance in the natural rubber industry and global trade reliance. The remark underscores how geopolitical shifts could impact commodity markets and wartime logistics.

Far East

Accused Declares Truth Without Lawyer at Arraignment

The defendant told Justice of the Peace C. W. Gardner he does not need a lawyer and will tell the truth. The arraignment concerned a petty theft case and the judge explained the right to counsel.

Justice of the Peace C. W. Gardner Gardner

Soto Is First Yule Fatality

Dave Soto aged 42 of 910 Carmen street became the first auto fatality of the holiday season. He died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday after a two car crash at North Campbell avenue and Grant road following an early Monday morning collision. This marked the 30th traffic fatality in Pima County this year.

Dave Soto Carmen Street Soto Campbell Avenue Grant Road Pima County

Royal couple marriage reported in Moscow paper

The Literary Gazette in Moscow notes Princess Elizabeth's London wedding to Prince Philip on November 20 and claims 2,500 people were injured in procession crowds. The item appears in a trivia column mocking Western civilization.

Moscow Literary Gazette Russia Elizabeth London Prince Philip the Gazette

Newson Held For Larceny

Carl Newson jailed on petty larceny and drunkenness charges after a 12:35 a.m. hotel arrest. Gaither Willis of Jennings Indiana reported having his pocketbook and a sack of papers taken while asleep. police found liquor on Newson.

Carl Newson Gaither Willis Jennings Ind Willis Newson

Broadway Lot Bought For 30000 By Chicago Pair

A Broadway corner lot at Broadway and Fremont Avenue was bought for 30000 from Republic Indemnity Co. by Davi Chesrow and Benjamin Caprero, both of Chicago. Caprero is an architect and Chesrow an attorney. The Prudential Investment Corporation handled the sale and an office building is planned to rise on the 150 foot frontage.

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