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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1944

Page

4

OES Chapters Plan Joint Installations

The Mariposa chapter No. 31 and Arizona chapter No. 2 OES plan a joint 8 p.m. installation at the Scottish Rite cathedral auditorium. Mrs. Allie J. Kanen of El Paso will install officers, with Mrs. Addie ndsey of Safford assisting as marshal.

Mariposa Chapter No Arizona OES Scottish Rite Cathedral South Scott Street Allie J. Kanen el Paso Tex New Mexico Irene Brinkmeyer Mariposa Charles F. Kanen Addiendsey Safford, Ariz Grand Chapter Marsh Irene Inkmeyer Lom G. Robinson Louise Gump Charles H. Stewart Mmes Leah Strand Helen Johnson Margaret Johnson Amelia Robinson Annie Bradford Marshall Margaret Bennet Adah Lucille Hussmann Ruth Garth Rogers Esther Elsie Jones Martha Anna Hughes Electra Beryl Hartin Lloyd Ferguson Sentinel Mabelle Nicholson R. C. Nicholson Hazel Smith A. L. Massey Ida Mae McCarty Helen Miller Evelyn Weaver Margaret Saylor Margaret Huntington Jessie Beard Janice McCurnin Barbara Dayton Sethryn Hodges Lucella Sibert Estha Pearl Abbott Altice Bierbaum Electa Leionne Salter Warder Roy Edwards

Socially Speaking New Mexico Holiday Notes

Lt William H Smith USNR will visit his mother Mrs Ida Stevens at 2315 East Speedway on January 6 after two years in the Mediterranean. Dr Charles Franklin Moore of Baltimore visits Tucson for holidays with his family at La Fonda. Nick Riggs hosts Lt Dick Mawhinney USN and Capt and Mrs John Aderhold visiting for holidays at 1411 East Adams and in New Mexico.

William H. Smith USNR Ida Stevensith East Speedway Mediterranean Theatre Charles Franklin Moore Baltimore, Md Tucson Moores Kenny David la Fonda Nick Riggs East Adams Dick Mawhinney U.S. Navy John Aderhold New Mexico

Jensen Hosts Christmas Musical Gathering

Leonard and Virginia Jensen hosted a holiday musical program on Christmas night with several friends in attendance. Nick Riggs provided accordion music for the gathering.

Leonard Virginia Jensen Nick Riggs

Miss Lucille Astracan Visits Redlands Hostess

Miss Lucille Astracan of Redlands California is a house guest of Mrs Madge Kirby at 148 East Speedway. A former University of Arizona student she arrived Saturday and plans to return home tomorrow.

Lucille Astracan Redlands Calif Madge Kirby East Speedway University of Arizona

Hinds Couple Holidaying at Harmon Foundation Sites

Mr and Mrs Charless Hinds of Rancho Tranquilo Pantano road spend holidays at Sasco Hill Southport Conn hometown of Mrs Harmon. Mrs Hinds will attend Harmon foundation meetings founded by her father William E Harmon and sponsor Miss Mary Kathrine Harmon debut in Westchester. En route to Tucson Mr Hinds will stop at Mayo Clinic and they will tour Harmon playgrounds nationwide including Phoenix Arizona.

Charless Hinds Rancho Tranquilo Pantano Road Sasco Hill Southport Conn Hinds William E. Harmon East Tucson Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Harmon Foundation Harmon Arizona Phoenix

P-47s Their Job Evansville Company Family in War Effort

The four Compton family members support P-47 production and maintenance. Sgt. Virgil B. Compton serves in a Dutch East Indies repair crew while his wife inspects wings at a home war plant. His brothers-in-law work on producing the planes at the same plant.

Evansville, Ltd Compton Virgil B. Compton Dutch East Indies

Heavy Blue Sweaters Worn By Athletes Before And After Contests

Heavy dark blue jackets were worn by participants in athletic contests before and after games, serving as warm outer garments during periods of rest and participation.

Alice in Wonderland comes to life for Tucson children

Mrs. Edith Boyesen displays her decade‑long hand crafted Alice in Wonderland characters at Carnegie Free Library in Tucson. The exhibit features dolls depicting the Mad Hatter March Hare Cheshire Cat and more with scenes from the books. The creator notes the display will be retired to preserve the fragile pieces for her grandchildren.

Tucson Carnegie Free Library Barbara Davick Nancy Lee Moore Nancy Barbara Mad Hatter March Hare Edith Boyesen Walter Pittenger Lewis Carroll Hjalmar Boyesen France Mrs. Boyesen Bill Alice Hardgraves Alice America England Columbia University

Cadet Nurses Recruit Five Women In Tucson

Five girls recruit to the cadet nurse corps in Tucson pose in winter uniforms at the city hall park. Names include Jerry Harris and Ada belle Richardson of Tucson, Laverne Marsh of Chandler, Ruth Johnston of Ft. Wayne, and Dorothy Hughes of Stone Lake. They will train two and a half years at St. Marys Hospital and six months elsewhere before receiving commissions.

Tucson St. Mary's Hospital City Hall Jerry Harris Sarah Marie Putney David J. Putney Laverne Marsh Chandler, Ariz Ruth Johnston Ft. Wayne Ind Adabelle Richardson Dorothy Hughes Stone Lake St. Mary's Elmont Saylor

Olive oil imports to Uruguay fall to two tons a year

Olive oil entering Uruguay has collapsed from about 3,000 tons annually before the war to two tons per year and will not resume until Italy can resume shipments.

Uruguay Italy

Costa Rican Exports Lead With Coffee Banana Cacao Mix

In 1941 Costa Rica's export mix centered on coffee bananas and cacao, composing 89.5 percent of total shipments. The report highlights these crops as dominant in the national economy, indicating a concentration of trade in key agricultural products.

Rainbow Girls Meet In Phoenix Grand Assembly

The Order of the Rainbow for Girls will convene in Phoenix on Thursday and Friday with registration at 9 a.m. and opening at 1 p.m. Miss Mary Louise Jones will preside as grand worthy adviser. A banquet Thursday and grand ball Friday are planned. Tucson officers and members are listed among attendees.

Grand Assembly The Order of the Rainbow Phoenix Mary Louise Jones Tucson Assembly Avonelle Johnson Gretchen Mauch Betty Jane Robbins Helen Ferguson Doris Helbig Ruth Huntsman Grace Ann Wilson Bernice Rinkleib Pat Mauch Carol Martin Margaret Gannon Joan Lester Pat Lady Jody Thompson Betty Fleming Barbara Conover Jean Ann Kitterman Ruth Meek Natalie Miller Dawn Sander Bobbie Nichols Martia Speer Mary Anne Minarik Gloria Richard Dorothy Park Mildred Morrow Esther Jean Pritchard Jeanne Ann McQuown Jean Coulson Mary Powers Dolores Marques Marion Moore Betty Howell Patricia Ferguson Betty Urwin Jean Soulvie Beverly Patton Jeanne Raney Shirley Talmage Suzanne Meyers

Club meetings and Navy Mothers social event announced

Daily reminders list Alpha Phi Mothers club 11 a.m. at 430 North Cherry home of Mrs. Messner and Chapter B of PEO 7:30 p.m. at 2120 East Hampton home of Mrs. Collins. Navy Mothers social at VFW Hall 8 p.m. Friday with gift exchange and photos of sons in service. Mrs. Ten Eyck chairs.

Alpha Phi Mothers’ Club W. H. Messner North Cherry PEO W. E. Collins East Hampton C. W. Miller Navy Mothers’ Club VFW Hall Helen Ten Eyck

Arizona Chapter 2

Mrs. W. J. Parker as worthy matron leads Arizona chapter No 2 with Mrs. J. B. McQuown past mother adviser and Mrs. Frank Miller Mrs. C. R. Salter Mrs. George Sander and Mrs. Clarence Smith as mother advisers.

W. J. Parker Arizona J. B. McQuown Frank Miller C. R. Salter George Sander Clarence Smith

Mirror superstition tied to soul belief in reflections

The idea that breaking a mirror brings misfortune traces to the belief that a shadow or reflection was part of the soul. This view linked personal fate to everyday objects and influenced cultural superstitions across history.

Construction costs rise for five room house in New Zealand

Testimony before the Auckland Manpower Commission states a five room house now costs nearly $7,000 in New Zealand. The report highlights rising building expenses and the impact on housing affordability.

New Zealand Auckland

London Reconstruction Plans Shown at Royal Exchange

Plans for London's postwar reconstruction were presented recently at the Royal Exchange, outlining proposed projects, housing schemes, and urban renewal measures aimed at rebuilding the capital.

London Royal Exchange

Troop 29 Totol Investiture at Leader’s Home

Girl Scout Troop 29 holds formal investiture at 800 Belvedere tomorrow from 3 to 5 p m with J Rathbone Jr and Mrs J Ramsden officiating. Mothers invited. craft badge work by girls including Ann Hall Ann Dennerly Collin Rath Raula Ramsden Martha Newt Phyllis Rachel Clela Key He etta Martz Ellen Chaplin Bar Abbott Ann Simley. They plan a Christmas exchange after tea and a hike with a picnic Friday plus planning at M Rathbone’s Thursday.

J. Rathbone, Jr Belvedere J Ramsden Girl Scout Commission Virginia Brooks Tire Ann Hall Ann Dennerly Collin Rath Raula Ramsden Martha Newt Phyllis Rachel Clela Key Heetta Martz Ellen Chaplin Bar Abbott Ann Simley M. Rathbone’s

Farming lands restocked as army returns sheep for practice

In Yorkshire roots a farm cannot restock lands after the army restored the ground and turned out 100 sheep for invasion training. A shortage of a resource or material limits further action.

Yorkshire England

New Sound Recording Breaks Records On Cellop Tape

A new sound recording makes fast gains on a celloph tape release breaking existing records and drawing attention from listeners and industry observers.

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