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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
2
Four 15 year olds led authorities to 15 entered or attempted entries across Tucson as part of a broader juvenile gang. Nine youths, aged 11 to 17, were detained with loot valued at about 800 dollars recovered.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica exhibit of 120 contemporary American paintings arrived in Tucson in 21 crates and was unloaded by 10 University of Arizona art staff under Andreas S. Andersen. Curators prepare the display with wallboards for a Monday night opening and a Tuesday public viewing.
U S Sen Carl Hayden was urged to press the federal security administration to continue funding the rheumatic fever ward at Tucson Medical Center. The Arizona welfare department notified hospital president James Bennett that $50 090 in support would be withdrawn midnight Dec 31 unless crippled Indian children could be fully funded under the crippled children's program.
Anthony Compas 36 of 932 S Third Ave appeared in city court and was ordered to stand trial in Pima County on lewd and lascivious acts charges. Also known as Tony King he told police he is a housepainter and signed a written confession.
Morgan-McDermott post No. 7 of the American Legion announces a New Year’s Eve dance at Legion hall. Roland Wirpitz, entertainment chairman, says members and guests are invited along with 25 airmen from Davi Monthan Air Force Base and their wives. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. with Wayne Webb’s orchestra.
John Chandler reported a downtown store theft that left him completely out of business today. He found his portable shoe shine box missing and said he will take a temporary vacation while locating his equipment.
Sonora Mexico Governor Ignacio Soto will attend the Tucson rodeo opening on February 23 with his wife and an aide, designated Mexico day with ceremony honoring Arizona's southern neighbor. He will arrive by February 25 alongside Arizona Governor Carvey and sit in the official box.
Five people allegedly contracted food poisoning after dining at a Tucson restaurant and were recovering today. Lewis Johnson 45 and his sons Ronald 9 and Neal 11 of 139 West Roger Johnson were in good condition at St Mary's hospital. Ronald collapsed in a downtown drugstore, Neal at home. Also ill were Mr and Mrs Louis Burton of Breckenridge Texas who fell ill at Gila Bend while en route to California and were treated at an Ajo hospital.
Mrs. Thomas Ferguson of 1046 North First Avenue found a $7 pottery vase missing from her home after opening the door this morning. Police were notified and investigated the theft.
Terra De Concini and Terra annex residents petitioned the city to take over water service from National City Water Co. 65 property owners signed claiming dirty water, low pressure, no fire protection, and possible contamination. City officials consider buying or laying city pipes while health officials report no disease-causing bacteria detected.
The Foothills Roundup club schedules its annual Children’s horse show for Sunday March 12 at Foothills stables. It offers 15 classes in western and English riding for youth up to 18. A ride is planned for 2 p.m. with events at the stables and the group met Tuesday at Mrs Bruce Jacobs’s East River Road home.
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