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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1947

Page

2

City Approves Use of $355,968 Emergency Fund

City officials vote to spend the state authorized emergency fund of 355,968. City Attorney Elliott warns that legality depends on court ruling on emergencies. council members insist each item is emergency-based and proceed.

State Tax Commission Thomas J. Elliott State Supreme Court Elliott Tax Commission Eliott Pima County Henry C. Kelly Flouston William J. Pistor Samuel T. Adams J. O. Niemann Alenry O. Jaastad Colorado River Power Electric Power Service Colorado River Electric Power Jaastad Arizona Power Authority United States Bureau of Reclamation Tucson East Congress West Messilla Kosta Distributing Co South Park Avenue

St Marys Hospital Fund Tops 300000 In Subscriptions

St Marys hospital building fund surpassed 312490 in subscriptions, reaching 37 percent of the 850000 goal after a Tuesday afternoon gifts committee meeting. Co chairman Hyman Myerson urged captains to finish initial outreach before the fourth report at 4:30 p m next Tuesday at the Old Pueblo club.

St. Mary’s Hospital Special Gifts Committee Hyman Myerson Cochairman Old Pueblo Club

Tanque Verde Property Sold for 50 000

A Tanque Verde road ranch transferred from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Espo ito to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crouse, with revenue stamps showing 50 000 dollars. A second Tucson area sale records Samuel A. Dawson selling to Homes in the West, Inc. for 30 000 cash plus a mortgage totaling not over 50 000 dollars.

A. Tanque Verde Road Ranch Frank Espoito Frank Crouse Anna Sullinger Pima County Suilinger Samuel A. Dawson Homes West Tucson Mountains

Churches Plan Special New Year Services in Tucson

Tucson churches announce New Year observances with watch night services and Holy Communion. Catholic confessions and masses at multiple parishes, Lutheran and Baptist services, and a 11:30 p.m. watch night at First Methodist. Bishop Gercke to preach at San Agustino cathedral and diocesan events amid year-end prayers and resolutions.

Tucson Nedeemer Evangelical the Lutheran Church Frederick Knoll St. Ambrose Church University Methodist Church Maurice Ballenger Congregational Couples R. A. Dawson Ann Traton Bible Chapel SS Peter and Paul Francis J. Green George Connelly Charles Towner Our Saviour's Lutheran Roskruge Jitus Scholl All Saints Arthur Gramer Fred Rosettle Joseph Murphy Richard &. Beal First Baptist Church Baptist Youth Arizona Gercke Daniel J. Gercke San Agustino Cathedral First Southern Baptist Church R H. Tharp Trinity, Presbyterian Church Westminster Fellowship St. Philip’s-in-the- Hills First Methodist Church Howard Scott Gillett Bechtel Arnold Litz Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Baptist Youth Group Plans State Convention Activities

About 400 young people are expected at the Baptist Youth Fellowship state convention at First Baptist Church. The event opens 7:30 p.m. with Ralph Roberts greeting 200 visitors, Rev. Edward Epps delivers the response, and Rev. Robert Tucker gives the opening message.

of the Baptist Youth Fellowship First Baptist Church Ralph Roberts Edward Epps Yuma Robert Tucker Nogales Robert Fickett Prescott Owen Douglas Globe Douglas Cozart Gilbert Reid Bill Alton Tipps John Peterson Tucson High School Gerald Moyer Phoenix Arizona Baptist State Convention

Adams Out For Council Again

Dr Samuel T Adams a ward 3 city councilman and retired dentist filed his March 2 Democratic primary re election petition with City Clerk Carl Hitt Fifty voters signed the nominating petition exceeding the legal requirement Adams represents the northeast city area north of the railroad tracks between Park and Warren avenues Two other council seats wards 5 and 6 are open incumbents F G Priser and William H Codd are expected to run again

Samuel T. Adams Mar Adams Carl Hitt Tucson Northeas Park and Warren Avenues F. G. Priser William H. Codd

Woman Sentenced In Driving Case

Mrs. Mildred Clark aged 37 of 6938 No gales highway was sentenced in superior court by Judge J Mercer Johnson to pay a $100 fine for reckless driving. The case appealed from a $200 fine and 15 day jail. her plea changed from not guilty to guilty with a recommended reduction from the prior sentence.

Mildred Clark Nogales Highway Superior Court J. Mercer Johnson Justice Court Clark Atty Bob Barber Bryce H. Wilson

Beloved Brother David Soto Remembered by Family

The Soto family thanks friends for beautiful flowers and sympathy after the death of our beloved brother David B. Soto. His mother Maria, and his siblings extend appreciation for unwavering support during this sad time.

David B. Soto Maria Vda de Pacho

American Airlines Wins Three Month Davis Monthan Extension

City Manager Phil J. Martin Jr announced that American Airlines received a three month extension to operate at Davis-Monthan Field based on a telegram from its Los Angeles office. The airline cites urgent need for facilities at Tucson No. 2 airport as no further extension will be granted. The extension comes as the carrier was ordered off the field at the end of the current extension.

American Airlines Davis-Monthan Field Phil J. Martin, Jr Los Angeles Martin Tucson No. 2

Funeral Held For Emanuel Vittorio Emanuele III in Egypt

Deposed Italian king Vittorio Emanuele III was buried in a military ceremony at St Catherine's Cathedral Alexandria after dying of double pneumonia. Umberto, his son, led mourners including Giovanna of Bulgaria as royal guard and foreign dignitaries watched. The elder Emanuele wished his body remain in Egypt.

Alexandria Egypt Italy Bulgaria Russia Vittorio Emanuele House of Savoy Umberto Portugal Jena Mediterranean Calvini Bergolo Giovanna Simeon II Simeon Farouk Romanoff Algeria Msgr Fitzmaurice Apostolic Tigypt France

Holiday Trees To Be Burned In Tucson Districts

The Tucson fire department will supervise burning of Christmas trees at designated parks and streets Friday and Saturday. Fire trucks will be on site from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Santas Rosa park Miles school and South Second avenue 16th street districts. Saturday sessions run 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. at Cherry and Hampton Menlo park University Heights West Third street and North 11th avenue districts.

Tucson Fire Department H. M. Danielson Santas Rosa Park Miles School South Second Avenue 16Th Street Cherry Hampton Menlo Park University Heights West Third Street North 11Th Avenue

Frozen Whale Meat Becomes Common Human Food in Europe

A rising trend across several European nations shows frozen whale meat increasingly consumed as a regular food item. Reports indicate households and markets embracing the product amid ongoing discussions on hunting practices and conservation.

Snow Covers Tucson as Mountains Hold White Mantle

Snow blanketed Tucson and surrounding mountains, with up to five to six inches on Mt. Lemmon and a trace in the city. Davis Monthan field logged 32 degrees as the region awoke to sunrise over a thin white layer. Officials warned of a chilly New Year’s Eve while roads to Mt. Lemmon remained potentially impassable despite skid chains.

Mt. Lemmon Tucson Pueblo C. B. Mead Federal Prison Camp Palisade Ranger Station Mead

Derailed Pioneer Limited Trains In Lake City Weather Hit

A broken rail in zero cold derailed 13 cars of the Milwaukee Road Pioneer Limited from Minneapolis to Chicago near Lake City. About 130 passengers were aboard but none were harmed. Railway crews cleared the line as authorities investigated the cause of the break.

Lake City Mian Milwaukee Road Pioneer Limited Minneapolis Chicago

Bisbee Road Reopens After Snow Blockade

The Bisbee area highway over the divide northwest of Bisbee reopened to traffic after being blocked by snow. Chains are required to negotiate the mountain pass. Four inches fell on the divide and three inches in Bisbee with more snow reported across southeastern Arizona.

Associated Press Bisbee Cochise’ ‘County Divide Arizona Douglas Patagonia Santa Cruz County Sonoita Nogales

Weather snapshot from Flagstaff to Sedona New Year's

The report notes clear cold weather at Flagstaff with a minimum near zero and 32 in Phoenix. Snow extended from Winona to Hackberry and Sedona, with good road conditions overall but slick shaded spots. The forecast for New Year's Day called for mostly clear skies.

Flagstaff Winona Hack"berry Sedona Phoenix

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Council Tanque Verde Baptist Youth Group Emanuel ACE House & Window Edward Moore & Sons 4Th Ave George Hall Wesly Heke Nethalie Mountains Milady’s Beauty Shop Stone Ave Bisbee Road Safti Firestone Stores of World Cooperation The Tucson Gas, Electric Light & Power
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