Pima County Surpasses War Bond Quota in Sixth Loan
War bond sales in Pima County beat the sixth loan target by 469 604 dollars. Fred Dragonette head of the war finance committee announced the shortfall exceeded the 2 75 million goal as schools reported strong participation led by high school and Alcantar elementary with notable totals. Pima County schools across districts contributed varied amounts while several smaller schools reported modest figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pima County
Fred Dragonette
Irman
War Finance
P. H. Ross
Chilma
Ina Foothills
Fort Lowell
Pan
Gonette
Senators threaten action if OPA sets live cattle ceiling
Western state senators warned they may seek legislative retaliation against the office of price administration if ceiling prices on live cattle are imposed without Congress. OPA reportedly moved to set a weight based live cattle ceiling at 1.10 dollars, tied to subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jashington
Ofo Price Administration
OPA
Ihn J. Madigan
Chicago
Kansas City
Fred M
Prognosticators at Tucson club honor accuracy awards
Members of the Tucson prognosticators club received awards for predicting events in January. They answered 15 of 20 questions correctly including Germany’s withdrawal from Russia and 1944 election outcomes, but missed the invasion of the Philippines and Germany from the west. William Pyle became president, succeeding Nugent of the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Is Club
Germany
Russia
Gov. Os
Bill Kimball
Dewey
Roosevelt
Philippines
Illiam Pyle
Nugent
College of Arts
The
University of
Battles in Europe Continue With Allied Pushes
The report notes ongoing military strain as forces consolidate positions and press into enemy territory. Commanders signal renewed vigor after a long period of demanding operations. the Nazis remain capable of counteractions despite setbacks.
Break or was of a general nature trapped by lack of information
A broad statement described a situation as break or confusion in camp life, noting uncertainty about responsibility due to insufficient details and unclear blame.
Sugar shortage seen for 1945 and possibly 1946
New York sugar broker W B Dyer warned of tight sugar supply through 1945 with rationing likely. He said early 1945 would be especially tight and a potential easing in the fourth quarter if a large beet crop and brighter 1946 prospects appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.S
W. B. Dyer
Mrs. H. Alice Gregory Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. H. Alice Gregory 84 of 538 North Sixth avenue died at 9 p m after a lingering illness. She was widow of Samuel Ernest Gregory prominent builder. She came to Tucson in 1894 from Dayton Ohio and was a Grace Episcopal Church and Eastern Star member. Surviving: brother Oscar Hoefer San Diego. daughters Mrs Samuel Lovett Tucson and Mrs F A Schilling Los Angeles. grandchildren Ernest Lovett Navy and Mrs Alice S Ewis Los Angeles. niece Estelle Gregory Moore Louisville. Services 4 p m Saturday Parker mortuary chapel with Rev Francis T Brown officiating. Burial in family lot Masonic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Alice Gregory
North Sixth Avenue
Gregory
Samuel Ernest Gregory
Tucson
Dayton
Grace Episcopal Church
Arizona Chapter
Eastern Star
Oscar Hoefer
San Diego
Calif
Samuel Lovett
F. A. Schilling
Los Angeles
Seaman Ernest Lovett
United States Navy
Alice S. Ewis
Estelle Gregory Moore
Louisville
Parker Mortuary Chapel
Francis T. Brown
Masonic Cemetery
Broadcasting Of Hospital Work Planned
Charles Aston, Tucson medical center administrator, announced a six week radio campaign detailing hospital contributions to the war effort. Cadet Nurse airs at 9 05 p m Saturdays on KVOA with five other Monday through Friday programs, plus Blue Cross Prepayment Plan Sundays at 2 25 p m on KTUC for five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aston
Tucson Medical Center
KVOA
Blue Cross
National Association of Broadcasters
American Hospital Association
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Aston
St. Mary's Hospital
Seven American Planes Raid Anking China Port
Tokyo radio reported that seven American planes raided Anking the capital of Anhwei province on Thursday afternoon. Anking lies on the Yangtze midway between Nanking and Nanchang. Japanese naval units allegedly shot down two raiders in the raid reported by United Press San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anking
Anhwei
Tokyo Radio
United Press
San Francisco
Yangtze River
Nanking
Nanchang
Stille Named as Potential Successor for County Comptroller
John R. Stille of the Arizona tax commission and American Legion commander was named as a possible replacement for County Comptroller Fred O. Goodell. Board of Supervisors may decide next Tuesday. J. Homer Boyd reportedly opposes retirement of Goodell and County Engineer George Grove. Chairman R. H. Martin indicated a decision soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred O. Goodell
John R. Stille
Arizona Tax Commission
Arizona
Board of Supervisors
J. Homer Boyd
Goodell
George Grove
Boyd
R. H. Martin
G. T. Alley
Ajo
Stille
Martin
VFW Names Burns to Aid With Pensions in Tucson
William Burns, long time veterans service officer, is appointed to a full time paid role by the VFW post in Tucson. He will help WWI and WWII widows and disabled spouses file pensions under the new congress bill. Walk in hours set at VFW hall 9 to 12, hospital 1 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burns
Veterans’ Service
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Tucson
Burns
VFW Hall
East Broadway
Veterans’ Hospital
A. A. Smith
Victor Klauser
History Specialist To Teach English At UA
A 19th century history specialist, Dr. Carson C. Hamilton, has been appointed to a professorship in the University of Arizona English Department. He will teach the late Sidney F Patterson’s classes for the rest of the academic year and return to Michigan State College in East Lansing next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Arizona
Carson C. Hamilton
Michigan State College
East Lansing
Hamilton
Sidney F. Pattison
Michigan State
Florida to mark 100th anniversary of path to statehood
Florida will celebrate a centennial milestone next year commemorating its admission to statehood. The event highlights a century since statehood was achieved and recognizes the long history of Florida's incorporation into the United States.
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Florida
Unusual Railroad Carpenters Wanted on Southern Pacific
Carpenter job on the Southern Pacific line offers war work benefits. Build bridges and culverts with a permanent company, live in Outfit Cars, board affordably, access railroad passes, medical services, a pension plan, liberal age limits, and permanent employment. See W. G. Currier in Tucson or your nearest SP agent for availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Paxin Divorce Judgment Issued in Superior Court
Marie Paxin and Charles A. Paxin faced a divorce judgment in the Superior Court presided by William G. Hall. The ruling finalizes the dissolution of their marriage and defines associated legal terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
William G. Hall
Marie Paxin
Charles A. Paxin
Local Service Record Summaries Listed
Loris Hess reported to U S authorities for violation of the selective service act. Elmer E Patel declared AWOL and referred to the provost marshal. Ignatz Ibach noted for reckless driving with ongoing status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loris Hess
U. S
Elmer E. Patel
Ignatz Ibach
Pairings listed in local marriages notice
A compiled list names numerous couples with ages and hometowns including Charles A. Wooddy and Teresa A. OHeron from Pittsburgh and Denver. Leamon Mitchell and Birdie Neal from Tucson. Willie Smith and Gladys O. Dickson from Dallas. William E. Blandford and Rachel E. Bair from Indiana and Bourbon. Henry Williams and Deanna Simon from Eloy. William J. Conway and Mary J. Neeley from Philadelphia and Yoder. Hays L. Waynewood and Thelma Casey from Anson and Tucson. Charles Elmer Rollins and Dorothy M. Fouts from Mesa and Phoenix. Ernest V. Metz and Mary E. Hamberton from Dalhart and Tuc. Ernest N. Pain and Amelia S. Metzler from Los Angeles.
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Charles A. Wooddy
Upper Tyrone
Pittsburgh
Teresa A. O'Heron
Denver
Colo
Leamon Mitchell
Tucson
Birdie Neal
Willie Smith
Dallas
Tex
Gladys O. Dickson
William E. Blandford
South Bend
Ind
Rachel E. Bair
Bourbon
Henry Williams
Eloy
Ariz
Deanna Simon
William J. Conway
Philadelhia
Mary J. Neeley
Yoder
Calif
Hays L. Waynewood
Anson
Thelma Casey
Charles Elmer Rollins
Mesa
Dorothy M. Fouts
Phoenix
Ernest V. Metz
Dalhart
Mary E. Hamberton
Ernest N. Pain
Los Angeles
Amelia S. Metzler
Embossed And Stamped Envelopes To Cost More
Slightly higher prices for embossed stamped envelopes go into effect January 1. The new schedules apply to orders over four envelopes and raise costs by about one dollar per thousand. No 8 envelopes 4.5 by 9.5 inches rise from 33.84 to 34.88 and No 5 small size from 32.48 to 33.56.
Ward’s Office Cleared as Restrictions Lifted
Army public relations officers stated no movement restrictions on Ward today while explaining that company direction rests with Byron, not Avery, clarifying military authority over business matters.
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Army
Byron
Avery
Property Transfers Reported for Lamb and Habit Homes
A transfer shows Jean M. Lamb at 227 Calle de Jarden selling to Morris Bonovitz for about 15000 dollars per revenue stamps. Maria Habit sold 128 North Church street to Thomas Hardin Peterson for 7000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean M. Lamb
Calle de Jarden
Morris Bonovitz
County Recorder’s Office
Maria Habit
North Church Street
Thomas Hardin Peterson
Eire Weighs Ways to Meet Postwar Appliance Demand
Eire debates strategies to supply electrical household appliances after the war. Officials and industry leaders discuss manufacturing capacity, imports, and consumer access to radios, washing machines, and other common devices amid reconstruction needs.
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Eire
Vinson to Confer With Cattlemen Over Prices
Economic Stabilization Director Fred M. Vinson will meet tomorrow with a group of cattlemen opposed to ceiling prices on live cattle. Participants include S. E. Mollin of Denver and Parl Young of Nebraska while Sen. Wherry notes they will fly to Washington for the talks as OPA proposals clash with War Food Administration positions. The cattlemen say ceilings would reduce beef by lowering profits and weights, limiting supply at butchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred M. Vinson
Sen. Wherry
R-Neb
S. E. Mollin
Denver
American National Livestock Association
Joe Montague
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Association
Parl Young
Nebraska Livestock Breeders’ Association
OPA
War Food Administration
Vinson
Recruit Drive Planned For Army Nurses
The American Red Cross leads nationwide effort to recruit 10 000 nurses for military needs. Mrs Lou F Doss the Pacific area nursing consultant will visit Tucson Jan 3 to 8 at Red Cross HQ 721 North Fourth Avenue to assist in intensified recruiting efforts prompted by a request from Basil O Connor.
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American Red Cross
Lou F. Doss
Pacific
Doss
Margaret Link
Tucson
ARC
Red Cross
North Fourth Avenue
Basil O'Connor
U. S. Army
Census Bureau seeks January farm census enumerators in Southern Arizona
Mrs. Marie Good of district No. 2 announced recruitment for agricultural census enumerators to survey farms across the state. Positions pay 10 to 12 dollars daily with three days of indoctrination at 3 dollars daily, and require own automobile travel aided by gasoline supplies. Classes start next week at the farm labor office in Tucson with applications at the Pima county courthouse office. The nationwide farm census closes February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Good
Bureau of Census
Arizona
Tucson
Good
Farm Labor Office
South Sixth Avenue
South Third Street
Phoenix
Bureau of Census Office
Pima County
Longevity of Whales Eagles and Elephants Noted
A historic note surveys animal lifespans with whales potentially reaching 500 years, eagles about 200 years, alligators around 300, and elephants estimated from 100 years upward.
V-Bombs End One Night Lull Against Britain
German V bombs struck southern England breaking a one night lull. The government reported some damage but no casualties.
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Britain
London
England
Cox Accepts Deputy Real Estate Commissioner Post
Phoenix December 29 W M Cox resigns as Arizona Colorado River commission secretary to accept appointment as deputy state real estate commissioner. He will fill the vacancy created by J D Kinnison’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
W. M. Cox
Arizona Colorado River Commission
Cox
J. D. Kinnison
Pupils Enter Photo Contest
Eight members of the Badger Camera Clickers at Tucson High School entered their work in the fifth annual National High School Salon of Photography contests. Instructor Harry Goldstein, sponsor of the club, announced the entry. The group, in its third active year, produces photographs for the Quarterly, Tucsonian, and Chronicle. Club president is Robin.
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Badger
Camera Clickers
Tucson High School
Harry Goldstein
Graphic Arts
THS
Tucsonian
Chronicle
Robin
Relief At Last For Your Cough
Chronic bronchitis may develop if a cough chest cold or acute bronchitis is untreated and Creomulsion is promoted as a potent remedy that goes to the heart of the problem. It blends beechwood creosote with time tested medicines to loosen and expel phlegm and soothe inflamed membranes. The ad promises quick cough relief or a money back guarantee if the user does not like its effects enabling rest and sleep.
Local Salon Contest Entrants Named
Rowell junior student notes 38 members. Entrants listed include George Gourrich Pete Howell Precilla Hull William Wallace Paul Jones Charles Stewart Howard Koch and Tom Wadell who is now in the Navy.
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Rowell
George Gourrich
Pete Howell
Precilla Hull
William Wallace
Paul Jones
Charles Stewart
Howard Koch
Tom Wadell
Navy
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Hugh Butler
Congress
Tler
Court of Appeals
N Solomon
Walsh
Mnialloyt
Antisan
N. Y
Mrs. Gregory
Tokyo
Ein
He A
VFW
W. G. Currier
Trainmaster’s
Toole Ave
S.P
Adv
Power & Home Equipment CO
Public Records
Police Court
Paul J. Cella
Belle D. Hall
Tucsonia
Census Bureau
Vicks VA
Santa Rita
Tucson Clearing House Association
Southern Arizona Bank & Trust Co
Members
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fin
6Th Ave
STERN
Rialto Theatre
South Africa
Cullinan
Amsterdam
Congress Street
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