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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

4

Black and White Masque Ball Opens Festive Week in Tucson

Santa Rita hotel hosts the Tucson Junior League Black and White Masque with Mrs. Roy Hewitt as chairwoman. Proceeds fund civic projects like children's radio plays and the Teatro de los Ninos. Numerous Tucsonans plan preball gatherings at homes and hotels with many reservations noted for the Santa Rita event.

Santa Rita Tucson Roy Hewitt Mickey Minnie Mouse Madame Quo Tai Chi Mildred Lowe Edwar Reveaux Tucson Little Theatre League Teatro de Los Ninos

Rainbow Girls Headed to Tempe Grand Assembly

Several members of the local Rainbow for Girls chapter left this morning for the grand assembly in Tempe today and tomorrow. From Tucson lead by Miss Adalyn Chaffin, worthy advisor, the delegation includes many of her officers and Mrs. Roy Skirmore, worthy matron of Arizona chapter No. 2, Order of the Eastern Star, for a two day meeting.

Order of Rainbow Order Tempe Tucson Adalyn Chaffin Roy Skirmore Arizona Order of the Eastern Star

Holiday party for Odd Fellows and Rebekahs children

Children of Oddfellows and Rebekahs will be entertained at a holiday party at 7 30 o clock Saturday night in the lodge hall.

Oddfellows Rebekahs

Walter Winchell On Broadway’s Nighttime Mosaic of New York

Walter Winchell sketches a nocturnal New York in vivid vignettes. He notes Times Square readers in anxious crowds, Central Park’s pallor, the aging Plaza Hotel, library lions, bargain basement clerks, and the Woolworth Building’s rise. He traces Ninth Avenue’s shattered beams and Village street life, plus Broadway street preachers and Park reflections.

New York Times Square Central Park Plaza Hotel 58Th St Fifth Manhattan Horst Wessel Yorkville Bunderland Woolworth Casa Manana Ninth Avenue Gay St N. Y Broadway Sixth Avenue Barlie Barker West 42Nd Street

Night Street Sketches of Midtown After Dark

Vivid portraits of New York City streets from La Purchase to Broadway capture the nightlife. Characters in shops and clubs, a charged mood before a storm, and the city’s electric glow create a Hitchcock like final scene atmosphere.

Broadway Wm. Gaxton Charlie Chin Eighth N. Y Hotel Astor John Jane Centre St

Vignettes of New York City Holiday Cheer and Characters

A collage of city scenes from midtown to the East Side shows a drunken club exchange with a celebrity at the Stork Club, silent subway booths on 6th Avenue, a camera‑less movie vibe inside, a Delancey Street Santa speaking Yiddish, anglers on Anglers Roost's roof on East 43rd, Grand Central Christmastime carols amid crowds, and a fur shop window promising warmth with a cheeky sign.

6Th Avenue Delancey Street Santa Claus Izaak Waltons East 43Rd Street Grand Central Post Office West 53Rd Street

Nighttime Sights and Sounds of New York City

Vivid vignettes capture city life from a Planetarium show to the George Washington Bridge glow. Street vendors at City College peddle last year notes while crowds cheer a skater near Rockefeller Center as tri motor airliners light the night toward LaGuardia.

Hayden Planetarium Theatre of Infinity George Washington Bridge Rockefeller Center City College 23Rd Street Wilson Electrick Broadway 46Th St Eleanor Ohm LaGuardia Field

Miami Beach Nightlife Echoes From The 1940s

A vivid collage notes hot spots along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. It references the Royal Palm Club, Beachcomber, Roney Plaza, The 5 Oclock Club, Rhumba Casino, and Singapore Sadie shows, plus a character named Mr Billingsley and the slogan driven by tropical nightlife ambiance.

Miami Beach Fdr Stork Royal Palm Club Miami Roney Plaza Singapore Sadie’s Ramon Benita Miami Biltmore Windsors Joe’s Kitty Davis Texas Guinan Chavez’ Grand Orchestra Billingsley Ethel Merman

Texas club hosts weekly dance at Transportation hall

The Texas club will sponsor its weekly dance Saturday evening at Transportation hall, 232 East Sixth Street. The Red Cross work room at Park avenue and Tenth street will be closed during this week. Work will be resumed Dec. 30. Tucson Loyal Stars No. 89 holds lodge meeting at 7:30 this evening in Knights of Columbus hall. Members urged to attend.

The Texas Club Transportation Hall East Sixth Street Red Cross Park Avenue Tenth Street Tucson Loyal Stars No. 89 Knights of Columbus

Couple Wed in Nogales Rites Near Sonora

Miss Georgiana Ray formerly of Tucson and now of Phoenix married Malcolm D. Seashore a Phoenix architect at Nogales Sonora late yesterday afternoon Attendants were Mrs Gil Meynier and Mr Maston Jacks both of Tucson The ceremony followed her move to Phoenix last fall.

Georgiana Ray Tucson Phoenix Malcolm D. Seashore Nogales Sonora Miss Ray Gil Meynier Maston Jacks

OES Chapters To Have Joint Installation

Two Eastern Star chapters Mariposa No 31 and Arizona No 2 plan a joint installation at the Masonic Temple at 1 o clock tomorrow evening. Mrs Lillian Mauch and Mrs Jeanne McQuown will be installed as worthy matron for their chapters. Installing officers include Ada Pierce Winn Josephine Graydon Margaret Francis Nannie May Gilbert John Mce Bride Mrs Roy Skidmore Mr Cary Gustafsson Miss Ada Watwood and Mr Frank Garrigus.

Order of Eastern Star Mariposa No. 31 Arizona No. 2 Masonic Temple Masons Eastern Star Lillian Mauch Jeanne McQuown Arizona Cermony Ada Pierce Winn Josephine Graydon Margaret Francis Nannie May Gilbert John Mce-Bride Roy Skidmore Cary Gustafsson Ada Watwood Frank Garrigus Arthur Nelson Beth Garrigus Erwin Mauch Beryl Hartin Suzanne Pfeiffer Florence Watson Ruth Stewart Leah Strand Louise Gump Flora Flick Adah Irene Brinkmeyer Ruth Nellie Nelson Esther Helen Johnson Martha Iva Chambeau Electa Margaret Cora Lawton Rosa Lee Drachman Maybelle Nicholson Lois Refenning Alma Dunn Warder Margaret Saylor Theodore Treat

Christmas party for youths at Douglas parish house

A youth Christmas dancing party was held last night at the Douglas parish house. Miss Betty Kimble and four companions organized it with Vindiola's orchestra providing music and 11 o'clock refreshments. Chaperons included Rev. and Mrs. C. Lee Mills and several others.

Randall Lowery Cordelia Robertson George Bell, Jr Katherine Klutz Carl Swanson Margot Soto Luis Calderon Nina Ferguson Gene Hunter Janell Davis Gilbert Hale Marion Appelin Roy Boss Ralph Kimble Fay Stocks Raleigh van Doren Jean Pettit Arthur Gastelum Ruby Mae Whatley Edward Eicks Katherine Watson Jack Carter Betty Lou Stacy Bill Hudgiett Rosemary Silverman

Briliant Rosette Adorns Pompadour Trend

A single rosette of brilliants set into the side of a pompadour is a trump trick for jewelry wearers. The idea of using several large brilliant swirls to form a top knot offers a quaint substitute for the traditional grandmothers pomp.

Social Season Growls in Tempe and Tucson Holiday Visits

Tempe residents Mr and Mrs I F Nichols Jr visit with Mrs Nichols parents and a long list of relatives and friends including E J Holsinger James Grisham Violet Gibson and many others. In Tucson holiday guests include Dr and Mrs P W Monroe and Miss Ella Horan plus arrivals William H Woodin Jr and Louise Jessup. The Morrison family hosts J T Eaddy and others for a gathering.

Tempe I. F. Nichols, Jr Nichols Dean Samuel Fegtly Mr. Nichols I. F. Nichols E. J. Holsinger James Grisham Violet Gibson Bob Caldwell Doris Adair Tony Morales Thelma Woodward James Negri Mary Stark Gordon Hoopman Polly Hagan Bob Brisley Phyllis Lewis Ted Bloodworth Beverly Brisley Jack Pray Barbara Cull C. H. Moore Helen Stevens Ralph Blackburn Clara Joss Lee van Doren Peggy Geers Donald Cuppe Gerry Chambers Harmon Johnston Betty Ann Irwin Philip Dunford Edith Borcherding Melvin West Lois Warnock Leonard Kimble Patsy Henderson Bill Deeming Bess Lambert Bill Cowan Verna Lusk Orvil Jones Margaret Hill Milton West Margaret Rice George Diamos Connie Diamos Spiros Diamos Mary Cox Paul Huber Mary Johnston Herbert White Glendora Schwantes Keith Jackson Gloria Schwantes Louis Klutz Helen Adams Dale Schlotzhauser Florence Lindsey Howard Evans B. B. Edwards Santa Rita Hotel Ella Horan Colorado Harold L. Kohl E. P. Maher Yakima, Wash S. H. James Tucson William H. Woodin New York City William .H. Woodin, Jr Louise Jessup Montrose Woodins Wilmot Road E. E. Morrison Reid Morrison East Third Street J. T. Eaddy Los Angeles Morrison Morrisons Eaddys

Bee Family Welcomes Winter Guests From Evansville and Houston

Mrs. Alice D. Bee hosts as winter guests her sister Mrs. Frank Smith of Evansville Ind and Mr and Mrs William Dixson of Houston Texas for the season.

Alice D. Bee Frank Smith Evansville, Ind William Dixson Houston Texas

Shower Honoring Bride-Elect At Douglas Club

Miss Loretta Flora, bride-to-be of Norbert W. Johnston of Tucson, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by the lady golfers at the Douglas Clubhouse. Hostesses were Miss Verne Rogers and Mrs. E Wirick. many friends attended and refreshments were served.

Douglas Club Douglas Daily Citizen Loretta Flora Norbert W. Johnston Tucson Dougas Verne Rogers E. Wirick Ed. Wirick W. de H. Washington Kendell Melchar J. E. Dozier William Meredith Harry Flora Richard Washington Francis Ames Jacqueline Ames Bonnie Meredith L. L. McDaniel Frank Sharpe, Jr Henry

London February the driest month and October the rainiest

February is the driest month on average in London while October records the highest rainfall, marking a seasonal pattern in the city’s climate.

London October

Woman 51 News Student Dumps Cub Reporter Dream

Mrs J B Karnes of Stephenville Texas asks if she will still be called a cub reporter when she graduates from a journalism school at age 51. The student mentioned is pursuing her degree despite her age.

Stephenville Tex U.P J. B. Karnes

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