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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1945

Page

4

Grand Canyon Wedding Unites Bette Woolsey and Nash Castro

Miss Bette Woolsey and Lt. (JG) Nash Castro wed in a Sunday ceremony at El Tovar Grand Canyon Arizona. Rev Robert J Donahoe presided as the couple were joined by family and friends in a double ring service. The bride wore white satin with a diamond lavaliere and carried orchids. They plan to reside in Chicago after January 1 where Castro will work with the National Park Service.

Bette Woolsey Herbert H. Starker Nash Castro USNR L. E. Castro Nogales el Tovar Grand Canyon Ariz Robert J. Donahoe St. Agnes Church Phoenix Mezannine C. Jayne Starker Perry E. Brown Brown Chicago Castro National Park Service University of Arizona Chi Omega Sorority Pi Lambda Theta Education Honorary University Glee Club George Washington University Washington, D. C Phi Sigma Kappa Lt. Castro

Couple Weds In Episcopal Rites Here

Florence Roberta Allen and Jo h C Carter married at St. Philips in-the-Hills church in a Sunday ceremony performed by Rev. George Ferguson. The bride wore white brocade with brown accessories and carried a white prayerbook with a purple orchid. The couple will reside in Glendale California.

Harley W. Allen Tucson Florence Roberta Joh C. Carter Los Angeles Calif George Ferguson St. Philips in-the-Hills Laccille Kern Paul Allen Glendale

Lillian Brichta Weds L Ermedes In Baptist Church

Miss Lillian Brichta of Tucson became the bride of Lucas Ermedes of New York City in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Eric Folsom officiated and guests included Lucille Todd and Mrs Eugene Ermedes. The couple will reside in Santa Barbara California.

First Baptist Church Lillian Brichta Tucson Lucas Ermedes New York City U. S. Army Lucille Todd Stanley Brichta Eric Folsom Jane Adkins North Second Avenue Eugene Ermedes Ermedes Santa Barbara Calif Helen Brichta Thelma Acton David Sheaffer Jack Reiser Leonardo Guddemi Jack Sheaffer Harry A. Goldstein

The Little Foxes at Tucson Little Theatre

The Tucson Little Theatre presents The Little Foxes directed by Miss Helen Schoeni. Performances run mid January at the Temple of Music and Art with shows at 7 30 p m today and tomorrow in the Temple’s open room.

The Little Foxes Tucson Little Theatre Helen Schoeni Temple of Music and Art

DeMolays to Hold Yale Party Tomorrow Evening

Arizona DeMolay members and guests are invited to the annual Yale Party at 6 30 pm at the hall. Dinner is served by the Mothers circle with games and dancing to follow. Co chairmen are Mrs Arthur Hanson and Mrs Ed Condit. The date was set after Christmas to allow armed forces on fur loughs to attend.

Arizona Mothers’ Circle Arthur Hanson Ed Condit

Girl Reserves Sing Carols at Hospital and Dwellings

Roskruge junior high ninth graders from the Girl Reserves caroled last week at the county hospital and Davis-Monthan dwellings. Participants included Janice McLane Frances Snyder Doris Jean Wells Doris Davis Janice Pickles Joan Stevens Shirley Hermann Norma Jean Lunsford Jackie Wolfe with chaperones Ruth Huntsman Jack Anderson and H. D. Sprinkle. A moonlight picnic followed the caroling.

Roskruge County Hospital Davis-Monthan Janice McLane Frances Snyder Doris Jean Wells Doris Davis Janice Pickles Joan Stevens Shirley Hermann Norma Jean Lunsford Jackie Wolfe Ruth Huntsman Jack Anderson H. D. Sprinkle

Thomas Jefferson and his nail making plantation

A historical note states Thomas Jefferson operated a plantation focused on iron nails with a workforce of twelve men.

Thomas Jefferson

Mrs Eleanor Hollingsworth Birrell Hosts Open House

Mrs Eleanor Hollingsworth Birrell entertained at an open house yesterday at her home 2038 East Elm Street.

Eleanor Hollingsworth Birrell East Elm Street

Christmas Dinner Hosted Near Tucson

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lacey hosted Christmas dinner at their home near Tucson. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Flickinger, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Deere, and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Parker with children from Birmingham, Alabama.

Forrest Lacey Tucson R. M. Flickinger Robert Deere E. J. Parker Birmingham Ala

Christmas Eve Eggnog Party At Baker Home

Mr and Mrs C J Baker and daughter Margarete hosted an eggnog party on Christmas Eve at 1104 East Seventh Street. Guests included their daughter in law Mrs C J Baker Jr and her daughter Jan visiting from Phoenix plus Mrs Bill Ward and several women and Staff Sgt Robert Hulick.

C. Jack Baker Margarete East Seventh Street C. J. Baker, Jr Jan Phoenix Bill Ward Katherine Adams Pat Trimble Alice Sulser Eleanor Brand Jean Halloran Henrietta Schultz Dorothy M. Pagel Mary Miles Robert Hulick

Open house hosts Kay Lee Eld and Aileen Floreen

Kay Lee Eld and Aileen Floreen acted as hostesses at an open house held last evening at 1020 West CircleDrive.

Kay Lee Eld Aileen Floreen West Circle Drive

Hyde Family Farewell Guests Before Mich Medical Return

Mr. and Mrs. Emory J. Hyde host their son in law Bernard Patmos his wife Mas Patmos and children Jane and Jimmy at 3015 East Helen Street. They depart for Adrian Michigan where Patmos resumes medical practice after a three year Army discharge.

Emory J. Hyde East Helen Street Mas Bernard Patmos Jane Jimmy Adrian, Mich Mas. Patmos

Durazzo Jr Marie Therese Visiting Tucson During Holidays

Miss Marie Therese Durazzo, a junior at St. Marys College in Brentwood Heights Los Angeles, is spending the holidays in Tucson with her mother Mrs Amelia Durazzo at 516 South Stone Avenue.

Marie Therese Durazzo St. Mary’s College Brentwood Heights Los Angeles Tucson Amelia Durazzo South Stone Avenue

Molson Guests From New York A Month In Catalina Foothills

Mr and Mrs Edward H Molson entertain for a month Mrs Herbert C Smyth Jr of New York sister in law of Mr Smyth and Mrs Smyth the elder. The Catalina foothills residence hosts a visiting relative and family friends during the period.

Edward H. Molson Catalina Foothills Mr. Molson Herbert C. Smyth, Jr New York Symth

Local holiday greet and familiar faces return home

After the holidays town residents converge for open houses as "old" friends reunite. Jerry Howard arrived recently and may travel to Costa Rica with his wife and Russell after the new year. George Wilson resigns from the university for a midwest position next semester.

Jerry Howard Costa Rica Russell George Wilson Middle West

Trio of soldiers honored with holiday memories abroad

Ralph Johnson of the Nau vee Blues from Banana River Florida and Bus ter Williams ex Major W of ze Army along with Joe Hubbard ser geant from Williams field are noted for service outside Arizona for six days at Fort Bliss. Capt Bob Cowin remains abroad in India during the holidays. Margaret Schumaker and their son stay in Long Beach.

Ralph Johnson Banana River Fla Buster Williams Joe Hubbard Williams Field Joe Arizona Fort Bliss Joseph Bob Cowin India Margaret Schumaker Long Beach

Weekend party circuit draws years apart friends together

During the long weekend party goers mingled at multiple gatherings meeting old acquaintances. Dale Nichols Walter Clapp Dr Smelker Connie George McConnell Betty Fred Cromwell and the Larry Robertsons were among those seen reconnecting with familiar faces.

Dale Nichols Walter Clapps Smelker Connie George McConnell Betty Fred Cromwell Larry Robertsons

Daughter of Captain Married to AMG Officer in Japan

The notice identifies Mrs. Harlow J. Reed as the wife of a captain stationed in Japan with the Army Ground Forces. It notes her family connection and military posting with the AMG unit.

Harlow J. Reed Japan The AMG

Colonel Gibney Returns Home For Christmas Leave

Col. Louis G. Gibney arrived home from Germany for Christmas and will enjoy 30 days with Mrs. Gibney and Jane before returning to the continent. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Beaudry dance "Put Your Little Foot" at the Santa Rita as Mrs. B attends in a festive feathered hat.

Col. Louis G. Gibney Germany

Busy Signal Frustrates Callers During In Use Line

The article notes the busy signal heard when dialing someone whose line is currently in use. It discusses user frustration and implications for reaching contacts during peak times.

Eliminate Clarice from our ranks in emancipation piece

Elsie Robinson reviews modern women achievers while attacking a stereotype figure Clarice. The column weighs female progress against a caricatured, privileged type who embodies “class” yet offers little substance. Copyright 1945 King Features Syndicate.

Elsie Robinson Emma Dorothy Jean Edith Clarice

Patrolman Wilson Praised For Courteous Interruptions

Citizens laud Patrolman Joe Wilson for his tactful handling of noisy party line interruptions and traffic issues at Stone and Pennington. His patient rebukes are noted as a rare courteous trait among public servants.

Joe Wilson Stone and Pennington

Officer Asks Santa For Airline Reservation

Lt. Roger Camp, stationed in Vancouver Washington, sought a Jacksonville Florida flight by sending a telegram to Santa Claus at Eastern Air Line Chicago. He believed Santa could intercede with officials to free a seat on a December 25 flight, hoping to restore a boy’s faith in getting a reservation.

Vancouver Wash Roger Camp Jacksonville Fla Chicago Santa Claus Eastern Air Line Santa

Birds of prey wear pantaloons to confuse prey

Birds of prey often use feathered leg coverings in hunting. The unusual plumage around their legs can distract or mislead prey as the bird pounces with its feet.

Annual Christmas Dinner Held by YM and YW

The second annual consolidated YMCA-YWCA Christmas dinner was held at 2 30 p m yesterday at the YWCA with fifteen states represented. Peter Gavin and Mrs Alice Hackett led arrangements and Albert Rose directed carols. Attendees included Mrs Lena Maffeo Ann Maffeo Dorothy Mica Jean Margolis Virginia Faddis Mary Ann Giffin Mary Hackett Doris Frickland Emily Jewell Dorothy Madison Charlotte Mezzi ni Mrs Hackett Hazel Pulford Mary Morris and Peter Gavin Earl Brainard James Campbell Wilbur Kemp John Picco C W Hudgens Jr Harold Slaven Charles Arlington Babe Glaze Bill Alongi Allen Jack Jim Owens Bob Hadd George Sandegren Sgt Sidney Monk.

Consolidated Ymca-Ywca YWCA Peter M. Gavin Alice Hackett Albert Rose Lena Maffeo Ann Maffeo Dorothy Mica Jean Margolis Virginia Faddis Mary Ann Giffin Mary Hackett Doris Frickland Emily Jewell Dorothy Madison Charlotte Mezzini Mrs. Hackett Hazel Pulford Mary Morris Peter Gavin Earl Brainard James Campbell Wilbur Kemp John Picco C. W. Hudgens, Jr Harold Slaven Charles Arlington Babe Glaze Bill Alongi Allen Jack Jim Owens Bob Hadd George Sandegren Sgt Sidney Monk

Butter Rationing Spark Hair Care Hardship in South Africa

The report notes that butter rationing would hit certain South African housewives hard as they rely on butter for hair dressing.

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