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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

2

Enlargement Of Venereal Clinic Asked For Pima County

A report by Dr. O C Wenger of the US Public Health Service recommends expanding the Pima county venereal disease clinic with about 10000 dollars more and matching funds from state or local sources. It urges larger quarters more staff and a typed daily record system to improve treatment and follow up.

Pima County 0. C. Wenger Washington, D. C U. S. Public Health Service Wenger Tucson City County Health Department L. H. Howard Old County General Clinic

Woods Dies at Douglas Home After Illness

W. D. Woods local automobile dealer died at his Douglas home early today from complications of influenza and heart trouble. He is survived by his wife and son Sidney Woods a former University of Arizona football player. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Douglas W. D. Woods Sidney Woods University of Arizona

Latin American Club Holds Fourth Anniversary Social

The Latin American Club marks its fourth anniversary with a 1 p.m. social at the clubhouse 30 North Church. Tamales and refreshments will be served as Walt Alwin's orchestra performs for visiting members.

North Church Walt Alwin

Amphitheater Union Sunday School Meeting

The Amphitheater Union will meet in the school auditorium tomorrow at 2 30 p m for a Sunday school gathering.

Amphitheater Union

Alarmist Rumors Keep Europe Tense

London reports a wave of unconfirmed rumors about a German invasion and broad move of forces into Italy Hungary Romania and across occupied France. Officials say Britain faces air and sea pressure while invading plans remain doubtful as forecasts warn of a war of attrition.

London Europe Hitler Britain Italy Hungary Romania France Spain Gibraltar Germany Royal Air Force Balkans Danube

William Swecker Forfeits Bond In Reckless Driving Case

William Swecker, 42, of 139 South Grand Avenue forfeited a $25 bond in police court after failing to appear on reckless driving charges. Arrest followed tests showing his truck could not stop within 190 feet after braking. Judge William G. Hall presiding as Cochise County Superior Court judge.

William Swecker South Grand Avenue

Runway Paying Starts Monday for Tucson Army Air Field

Two eight hour shifts of men begin Monday laying asphalt on the Tucson airport runways. Grading is complete and stabilization work is 20 percent done. The field will be third in U S runway area behind LaGuardia and Washington. About 3 000 soldiers and officers will be stationed there as Tucson becomes an air service outpost for defense against west and south.

Tucson U.S. Army United States LaGuardia New York Washington, D. C Air Service

Drug Representative Is Presented Medal

Carl F. Soper of McKesson & Robbins Western division received a bronze plaque for over 25 years with the company. Among 7500 employees nationwide, 541 have served more than a quarter century.

Carl F. Soper McKesson & Robbins, Inc Western Wholesale Division McKesson & Robbins

Earl Nolen Receives Jail Time For Simple Battery

Former University of Arizona football star and pro fighter Earl Nolen was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in jail by a justice court after being found guilty of simple battery against O H Bradford, a watchman at the Blue Moon ballroom, on Christmas Day.

Earl Nolen University of Arizona Justice Court O. H. Bradford Blue Moon Ballroom

Tortolito Association Hosts Party at VFW Hall

A party will be held tomorrow from 3 30 to 6 30 p m at the VFW hall 121 East Broad way hosted by the Tortolito association inviting members and guests to attend.

VFW Hall East Broadway The Tortolito Association

Trip to Colossal Cave Sponsored by Tucson Club

The Tucson Visitors' club will sponsor a Sunday afternoon trip to Colossal Cave. Barbeque lunch starts at 1 PM on the cave grounds. Members meet at the Scott and Thirteenth streets corner, with a special cave tour price.

Colossal Cave Tucson Scott Thirteenth Streets

Sidney Bilinkoff Elected Editor in Chief at Judean Echo

Sidney Bilinkoff was elected editor in chief of the Judean Echo at Tucson High School, announced by the Young Judians' club. Bilinkoff, former editor and reporter of the Tucson High Chronicle Quarterly Pen and Inkling, plans to enlarge the paper.

Sidney Bilinkoff Judean Echo Tucson Young Judians’ Club Bilinkoff T. H. S. Chronicle

Musical program by NACG club at C M E church

A musical program sponsored by the NACG club will be held at 3 pm tomorrow at the C M E church located at North Tenth avenue and Third street.

N. A. C. G. Club North Tenth Avenue Third Street

Pasadena and Indio guests stay at Linger Longer court

Rev. and Mrs. Peter Jurich and Rev. and Mrs. Carl Ponsford visit from Pasadena and Indio Calif. They are holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Baker on South Sixth avenue. The women are daughters of the Bakers.

Peter Jurich Carl Ponsford Pasadena Arthur Carey Bobby Dunn Indio Calif Roy A. Baker South Sixth Avenue Baker

Union Watch Night Service Planned for New Year’s Eve

A union program by First University St. John’s and Menlo Park Methodist churches will take place at University Church on Third street and Euclid avenue. The varied program begins at 8 and ends with communion at 11 15.

First University St. John’s Menlo Park University Church Third Street Euclid Avenue

New Year’s Eve Public Service at First Congregational

A New Year’s Eve devotional service will be held at the First Congregational church from 11 30 pm to midnight. A party for the church’s young people begins at 9 o’clock prior to the service.

First Congregational

Tucson Stamp Club Meeting Notice

The Tucson Stamp Club will meet in the Indian Room of the YWCA Monday evening at 7 30.

Tucson Stamp Club

Mrs Tim Burns Recuperating After Pneumonia Attack

Mrs. Tim Burns of 3608 Fairmont is in the Desert Sanatorium recovering from an attack of pneumonia. The brief notice confirms her illness and location for readers.

Tim Burns Fairmont Desert

Nazarenes To Hear Jurich Speaker At Nazarene Church

Peter G. Jurich, a former immigrant turned college graduate and lecturer, will speak for Rev. H. H. Cochran at the First Church of the Nazarene on Sunday at 7 30 p m corner of Tenth and Highland. Jurich recounts his 18 year old departure from Yugoslavia to America with six dollars, learning English from a first word broom. An invitation is extended to the public to hear him.

Peter G. Jurich H. H. Cochran Church of the Nazarene Tenth and Highland Peter Jurich Yugoslavia Mystic Land of Opportunity America Jurich Harrisburg United States

Arizona CCC to Enlist 320 More Cadets and Move Camp

The Arizona district of the Civilian Conservation Corps is authorized to enlist 320 junior enrollees along with 15 Negro youths in January. Arizona camps will receive 442 youths from Texas and 25 war veterans from New Mexico next month. The Prescott CCC camp will be moved to winter quarters at Douglas January 13.

Phoenix Arizona Civilian Conservation Corps Randolph Gordon Texas New Mexico Prescott CCC Douglas Gordon

Britain Establishes 19 Training Centers to Produce 50000 Engineers

Britain has established 19 official training centers expected to turn out 50,000 engineers a year. The program aims to bolster manufacturing capability and meet demand for skilled technicians nationwide.

Britain

Tucsonan Donates 1500 to Bundles for Britain for London Hospital

An anonymous Tucson citizen gave 1500 to Bundles for Britain for the Royal Northern hospital in London. The New York office sent the funds, and a telegram from national president Mrs. Wales Latham praised Tucson as the first U.S. city to answer London’s plea. The Tucson chapter at 933 East Third Street seeks volunteers to sew and knit, with warm clothing drop-off available by calling 3391.

London Edward Murrow Royal Northern Hospital Murrow Tucson Britain East Third Street James Pollack

Mammoth remains near Ulster old mill left unfound

Professors from the Royal Irish Academy and Trinity College Dublin suspended their search for mammoth remains believed buried near an old mill at Drumurder Ulster. The team paused the dig temporarily to reassess the site and methodology before resuming investigation.

Drumurder Ulster Royal Irish Academy Trinity College Dublin

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