Kiss the Boys Goodbye staged by Tucson Players at Temple
The A Little Theatre cast presented Clare Boothe's satire Kiss the Boys Goodbye at the Temple of Music and Art. Critics noted a slow first act but an enjoyable overall show with strong second and third acts. Cast members included Mary Louise Ashjian as Cindy Lou Bethany and Arnold Dubb as Hollywood producer Herbert Z. Harner, with praise for Vera Fadiman and David Grazier among others. Show runs tonight and tomorrow at 8:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Boothe
Temple of Music and Art
Cindy Lou Bethany
Mary Louise Ashjian
Havin
Mrs. Ashjian
Arnold Dubb
Herbert Z. Harner
David Grazier
John Brooks
B. J. Wickfield
Tucson
Vera Fadiman
Myra Stanhope
Peggy O’neall
Arthur Henderson
Leslie
Horace Rand
Ben Slack
Robert Frost
James Miller
Frances Santa
Jack Kosslyn
John Saar
Tucson Junior Woman’s Club
Arizona
Temple
Co Hostesses Honor Couple At Mock Wedding Party
Mrs. C. W. McCorkle and Mrs. Edith Lacy hosted a mock wedding at Palo Verde mission to fete Mr. and Mrs. Justin Barnes on their golden anniversary. C. W. McCorkle officiated with songs by Beulah Jarrett and Talitha Colwell. ushers and bridesmaids, a child bride, and a three tier gold cake marked the celebration. About 75 guests attended and presented gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McCorkle
Edith Lacy
Palo Verde Mission
Justin Barnes
Beulah Jarrett
Talitha Colwell
Masters Donald Star
Carl Kohloff
Miss Jirou
Mrs. Barnes
Democratic Club Chooses Officers For Coming Year
Mrs Lenna Burgess was chosen to succeed herself as president of the Tucson Women’s Democratic club at their meeting this week in the Blue room of the Santa Rita hotel. Officiating officers for the coming year include first vice president E G Herreras second vice president M W Murray third vice president Deborah Farley fourth vice president Josephine Benton fifth vice president Andrew Dobek sixth vice president M M Johnson secretary May Bake corresponding secretary Belle Hall parliamentarian T H Ross auditor Myrtle Duffey treasurer Thomas Collins with members at large O O Hutchinson Ben Slack Bertha Sanford Miller and Anna Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna Burgess
Tucson Women’s Democratic Club
Santa Rita
E. G. Herreras
M. W. Murray
Deborah Farley
Josephine Benton
Andrew Dobek
M. M. Johnson
May Bake
Belle Hall
T. H. Ross
Myrtle Duffey
Thomas Collins
O. O. Hutchinson
Ben Slack
Bertha Sanford Miller
Anna Hayes
Old Pueblo Open Show Of Art Work To Start In March
The Tucson Fine Arts association will sponsor the Old Pueblo open show of painting and sculptures for 1940 beginning March 10. It is a juried event welcoming Tucson artists. Entry blanks are available from Miss Lucy Drake Marlowe at 1131 North Ninth Avenue and must be submitted by February 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Fine Arts Association
Old Pueblo
Tucson
Lucy Drake Marlowe
North
Ninth Avenue
Christian Front accused of arming revolt against U S government
Walter Winchell warns readers that a group calling itself the Christian Front is charged with collecting arms to overthrow the government by force. He questions the sources of their doctrines and highlights potential dangers to national stability and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Christian Front
FBI boasts over 17 defendants vs Dillinger gang limits
The text argues that FBI claims of many defendants are inflated by comparing to the Dillinger gang's caper history. It suggests limited ammunition and makes a case that bombs are crude and ownership of arms irrelevant to the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Dillinger Gang
Court Assures Fair Trial For All Defendants
The speaker cites the Constitution, insisting no class is favored and that defendants receive full and fair trials. He asserts accountability for higher authorities, and affirms that defendants’ constitutional rights will be strongly protected in court with a jury of their peers.
Constitution’s promise drew settlers from all lands
The passage extols the U S Constitution as the magnet for all races and creeds, claiming every generation of immigrants has embraced it and is prepared to sacrifice for their children. It asserts government shifted from palace to street, inviting loyalty from newcomers and their heirs.
Under It and the Defense of Rights and Tolerance
A reflective piece argues that the public peace rests on ensuring no private group can wage war, that true Americans defend the rights of those they dislike, and that treason is a crime against the government while intolerance threatens the nation's soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
American Constitution as bedrock and charter for mankind
A speaker urges parents and teachers to teach loyalty to the United States and its Constitution. He asserts no soul is lost fighting for others' rights, and no civilization falls when minority rights are protected. The century should honor the Constitution as bedrock, and the next as a charter for all humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hitler massing armies on Dutch Belgian frontier for peace bluff
Sources say Hitler continues mobilizing along the Dutch Belgian border as a nerve war to force a peace. If bluff is called he may attack through Holland and Belgium and spare Switzerland and Scandinavia, concentrating effort through the Low Countries with renewed peace bids via Mussolini.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Scandinavia
Low Countries
Mussolini
Cabinet Divided On Peace Plan With Hitler
London reports cabinet factions debate a peace approach with Hitler possibly granting colonies. Suggestions include forming a United States of Europe and aligning world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hitler
United States of Europe
French Call for Exhaustive War on Hitler to Break Lure
Paris reports strengthen resolve as Gen. Gamelin and the French army vow to fight to a finish and break up the German threat. Hitler’s troop moves are met with calm, and Gamelin warns that an earlier drive would allow France to strike sooner if initiated two months early.
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Paris
Germany
Gamelin
France
Hitler
Mussolini eyes Western alliance and war aims
The report says Mussolini intends to strengthen bargaining power by courting a Western alliance against Russia while signaling openness to peace but not war as Russia’s ally. It notes German High Command divisions, Nazi misgivings on the Russian bargain, and renewed Italy United States ties including a New York Rome air link operated by T Hitchcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Rome
Mussolini
Russia
Hitler
Italy
New York
Sorority Plans Founders Day Banquet and Honours
Delta Kappa Gamma will celebrate Founders Day tonight at the Pioneer hotel with a banquet and initiations. Miss Sophie Hart, professor emeritus of Wellesley, heads the guest list, to be honored with association membership for her scholarly and teaching contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Pioneer Hotel
Sophie Hart
Wellesley College
Ida Reid Leonard
University of Arizona
Lurene Merriman
University Heights
Hawaii
Louise Wilbur
Arizona School For the Deaf and Blind
Lulu Smith Walker
State Teacher's College
Flagstaff
Kenilworth School
Phoenix
Nan Moore
Mission School
Tucson
Frances Goff
Coolidge High School
Ida Flood Dodge
Bisbee
Douglas
Coolidge
Vera K. Gibson
Phoenix Junior College
Epsilon
Irene Crowley
Grace McGinnis
Beatrice Wein
Margaret D. Price
Molly
Lula Walker
Evaline Bannon
Lillian Cavett
Allegra Frazier
Helene Nicholson
Laura Gale
Alice Hale
Janie Harmison
Ann Hodges
Helen Brown Keeling
Ethel Kitt
Evelyn Kirmse
Mary Maroney
Mary Naylor
Joan Reeves
Agnes Hoyt
Eva
Edith Cully
Johanna Regan
Helena Patten
Francis Goodin
Alice Vail
Ethel Vasey
Madge Utterback
Civic Concert To Present Variation In Next Program
The next monthly civic concert at the Temple of Music and Art on Sunday February 4 features the St. Philip’s quartet with Lucille Myers at the organ. Singers Audrey Markley Helene Linke Stanley Kimball and Aram Philibosian perform with bass Lloyd Stille and pianist Mrs. Harry Begrer. A ladies instrumental trio with Isabella Caldwell Lewis Janice Hemenway and Cornelia Du Bois rounds out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of Music and Art
St. Philip’s-in the-Hills
Lucille Myers
Audrey Markley
Helene Linke
Stanley Kimball
Aram Philibosian
Lloyd Stille
Harry Begrer
Isabella Caldwell Lewis
Janice Hemenway
Cornelia du Bois
Kreisler Concert Tickets On Sale In Tucson
Tickets for Fritz Kreisler violin concert go on sale at the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts daily 8:30 to 12 and 1 to 4, next Thursday. Saturday sales will be at Tucson Music Company on East Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Fritz Kreisler
University of Arizona College of Fine Arts
Tucson Music Company
East
Congress Street
University
College of Fine Arts
Tucson Music Co
Officers Chosen At Recent Happy-Go-Lucky Meeting
Members of the Happy-Go-Lucky club elected officers for the coming year at a recent meeting. Emperatriz Del Rio was named president with Josephine Ruiz as vice president and Clara Urias as secretary. Julia Urias becomes treasurer, Connie Martinez reporter, and Alice Castano S A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperatriz del Rio
Josephine Ruiz
Clara Urias
Julia Urias
Connie Martinez
Alice Castano
Missions Provide Topic At Recent Baptist Meeting
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church met for its monthly program with the topic Mission Bells of Mexico and Latin America. Speakers shared early Latin American work, Mexico's history, and plans for the All Day of Prayer on February 9th, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with portraits of Miss Eleanor Blackmore and Miss Alice Brimson mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Mexico
Latin America
J Morrow
Jesse R. Jones
Wells
River
Glen C. Gardner
W. M. Echols
E R. Marx
Mary Sundell
Bible School
H. F Googins
Chicago
Eleanor Blackmore
Managua
Nicaragua
Miss Blackmore
Phoenix
Arizona
L. H. Downer
Petersburg
Virginia
J. F. Mack
Alice Brimson
Baptist Woman’s Missionary
Northern Baptist Convention
Mevico
Oma Nuckolls
G. K. Smith
Fred S. Potter
Ross Hagler
Helen Huebner
R. Roberson
Maurice Gerhart
Geo. Brown
S. W. Walter
New York
Ethel Springer
Tiverton
Rhode Island
L. P. Chittin
Detroit
Michigan
All States Club Plans Weekend Hike and Dinner
The All States club schedules a Sabine canyon hike Saturday. Hikers meet at 1 30 p m at the university gate on North Park Avenue and Third Street. A 7 30 p m meeting at Charles Warner's home discusses future trips. A chicken dinner is served Sunday at the All States clubhouse on East Broadway with reservations due by morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All States Club
Sabine Canyon
North Park Avenue
Third Street
University
Canyon
Charles Warner
North Tyndall Avenue
All States
East Broadway
Nuts baked in shells warm up cozy gatherings
Household hints suggest serving nuts in their shells as a confection treat. Heat peanuts English walnuts or almonds in a shallow pan for about 25 minutes in a moderate oven. Serve warm with mulled cider and doughnuts for teenagers returning from skating.
Revamp Cupboard with Hanging Utensil Racks
Easy kitchen tidy tips to rack utensils by fastening narrow bars across a tall cabinet back and attaching hooks. Add a low shelf for shallow pans that won’t hang to free up drawer and counter space.
Stain Removal Tips for Wallpaper and Grease Marks
To remove fingermarks rub with a gum eraser or soft bread until marks disappear. Promptly watch for stains and remove them. For grease stains cover with talcum powder or cake magnesia and rub off with a clean brush after a day.
Proper daily care for enameled stoves
Wipe stove surfaces daily with a cloth dipped in warm water and mild soap suds. Do so when the stove is cool to prevent enamel from cracking. cleaning while warm can damage the finish and dull the enamel.
Fix Sagging Cane Chairs With Soapy Wash
When cane seats sag, invert chairs and wash the cane with warm water and mild soap suds to tighten. The method restores tension and prolongs chair life, offering a simple home repair tip.
Social Evening Attends Kiss the Boys Goodbye at Little Theatre
Dr and Mrs Blair Glennie host a group for a theater party to see Kiss the Boys Goodbye at the Little Theatre. Mr and Mrs R Norris Martin of Craycroft Road host an informal dinner honoring Mrs Martin s parents Col F G Stutz and Mrs Mary E Martin. Other guests include Mr and Mrs David Jeffcott Mr and Mrs Delos Moore and Mr and Mrs Charles Phillips. The party will attend the play after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Blair Glennie
R. Norris Mertin
Craycroft Road
Tucson Tea Honors Chicago Visitors Mrs Montgomery
Mrs D Montgomery and her daughter Miss Carol Montgomery of Chicago Illinois were winter visitors in Tucson and were honored at a tea hosted by Miss Elnore Le Caff at her South Sixth avenue home. About twenty guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Montgomery
Carol Montgomery
Chicago
Ill
Tucson
Elnore le Caff
South Sixth Avenue
Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton Returns From West Coast Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton of 1340 Fifth Street has returned to Tucson after a six weeks sojourn in Sacramento and Los Angeles California. She visited her sons and a daughter on the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Calif
Elizabeth Hamilton
Fifth Street
Hamilton
West Coast
Palm Road Luncheon Honors Tucson Visitor Mrs Teel
Mrs Henry Dahlberg hosted a 1 o clock luncheon at her Palm road home today honoring Mrs Richard Teel a Tucson visitor and house guest of Mr and Mrs Miles Casteel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dahlberg
Palm Road
Richard Teel
Tucson
Miles Casteel
So n Chatter Club Holds Second 1940 Meeting
The So n Chatter club met again, hosted by Mrs Dot Gladden, after planning to meet twice monthly at members homes. Attendees at the latest gathering included Mrs Lena Forquer Mrs Winifred Hart Mrs Emma Jean Dregard Mrs Ruth Wynne and Mrs Pauline Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So’ N’ Chatter Club
Dot Gladden
Lena Forquer
Winifred Hart
Emma Jean Dregard
Ruth Wynne
Pauline Dodson
Mrs Woods Arrives in Tucson for Winter Season
Mrs. Arthur Woods of Washington DC arrives in Tucson to spend the remainder of the winter. Mr Woods previously ran a ranch school for boys in the Old Pueblo, and Mrs Woods now owns the Robert Todd Lincoln home in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Woods
Washington, D. C
Tucson
Woods
Old Pueblo
Wandering Cowboys Dance Opens Public Evening at De Molay Hall
The Wandering Cowboys music group sponsors an open public dance tonight at 8 o'clock in De Molay hall. Square and modern dancing will feature quaint and up-to-date tunes. Similar dances are slated to continue through the rest of the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandering Cowboys
de Molay
Mr and Mrs Krucker Return From Los Angeles Vacation
Mr and Mrs Herbert Krucker have returned to their home after spending the past week vacationing in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Krucker
Los Angeles
Mrs Frank Everts Hosts Luncheon at Calle Portal Home
Mrs Frank Everts acted as hostess for a midweek luncheon at her residence, No 10 Calle Portal, as part of a monthly series of small gatherings including dinners. The event followed a pattern of intimate social occasions.
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Frank Everts
Calle Portal
Informal Bridge Party Honors English Visitor in Southwest
Dr and Mrs S H James hosted a Wednesday evening bridge party at their home honoring Mr A D T Hunter of London England spending the winter in the southwest. Guests included Mr and Mrs E W Flaccus Jr Mr and Mrs John Judd Mrs H G McMahon and Miss Edith McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. James
A. D. T. Hunter
London
England
E. W. Flaccus, Jr
John Judd
H. G. McMahon
Edith McMahon
Trinity Presbyterian steak fry brings together for a desert outing
The high school boys Sunday school class will entertain the high school girls class at Trinity Presbyterian church. They meet at 5 pm at the church and will ride to a desert spot for the evening event.
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Trinity Presbyterian Church
Care tips for table centerpieces and plant care
Rinse well then saturate with clear warm water and dry. Apply this treatment as soon as the cane shows any signs of sagging. To freshen the mid winter table, put ivy in an amusing pottery container and set in the center of the table. The change is often welcome.
Caring for Clothes Hangers and Storage Tips
If clothings hang up carefully, you will save pressing. Select hangers with care. Wire holders work for most garments but thin items need wider hangers with felt or velveteen. To keep sheer clothes from slipping, place thumb tacks two inches from each end of a wooden or covered hanger.
Bishop Speaks At Initiation Of Catholic Daughters Group
The Most Rev. Bishop Daniel J. Gercke spoke at Court San Agustin of the Catholic Daughters of America during an initiation ceremony in Knights of Columbus hall. He discussed Catholic Action and shared reflections from a trip to Rome. Father John Howard and Mrs. Theresa Lawler also addressed attendees, with numerous members and officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Gercke
Court San Agustin
Catholic Daughters of America
Knights of Columbus Hall
Gercke
A&tion
Rome
Italy
John Howard
All Saints Parish
Theresa Lawler
Springfield
Illinois
Stella Hourigan
Omaha, Neb
Young Dramatists To Have Meeting Tucson Children’s Theatre
The Tucson Children’s Theatre will hold a general meeting at the Trinity Presbyterian church annex on Saturday at 10 30 AM. Announcements will cover the next major production at the Temple of Music on March 30, followed by rehearsals of one act plays. Children are welcome, with prior contact to director Mary MacMurtrie at 3901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Children’s Theatre
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Children’s Theatre
Temple of Music
Mary MacMurtrie
Onion prep tip to prevent eye irritation
Peel onions under running water to keep eyes from stinging. Use cool water and steady motion to reduce vapor exposure while cutting for comfort.
48 States club Western Dance at Wetmore’s Pavilion
The 48 States club holds a regular party and dance on January 27 at Wetmore's pavilion. Attire is western but not required and dancing starts at 8 p.m. The White Shrine meets Friday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with Marion Platt Burns presiding and guest Jane Gulley of Phoenix. A 6 p.m. dinner for members and families follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
48 States
Wetmore’s Pavillion
Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Marion Platt Burns
Worthy
Arizona
Jane Gulley
Phoenix
Shrine
All States Club Dance on East Broadway Saturday
The All States club on East Broadway sponsors a dance this Saturday from 9 p m to 1 a m. Tucsonians and visitors are invited to attend with old time dances and modern music. For information call 3526.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All States Club
East Broadway
Emery Park Woman's Club Cafeteria Dinner Friday
The Emery Park Woman's Club sponsors a public cafeteria dinner Friday evening after 5 o'clock at Sunyside School. The event is open to all residents and attendees may dine on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Park Woman's Club
Sunnyside School
Thru the Bible Class Postponed to January 24
The Thru the Bible class at the First Christian Church has postponed its regular meeting to next week and will convene on Wednesday January 24 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Class
The
First Christian Church
Pima Salon to Host Coffee Hour at Veterans Hospital
Pima Salon No. 164 Eight and Forty will host a Sunday coffee hour from 3 to 5 at the U S Veterans hospital. Members are asked to wear full regalia. For information call 3898 or 1364 J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Meets in Pioneer Hotel Tonight
The Ladies auxiliary to VFW Post 549 gathers at 7 30 this evening in the Pioneer hotel. Special visitor Mrs Mac Duddings department president from Phoenix attends. A social hour follows at Mrs Anne E Daniels 628 North Ninth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Pioneer Hotel
Mac Duddings
Phoenix
Anne E. Daniels
North Ninth Avenue
Texas club to hold weekly dance at Transportation hall
The Texas club sponsors its weekly dance this Saturday evening at Transportation hall located at 232 East Sixth street. For information contact 5284-W or 3972-W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Club
Transportation Hall
East Sixth Street
Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Meet at Pioneer Hotel
The Ladies auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a regular meeting Friday evening at 7:30 o clock in the Pioneer hotel. Mrs Mae Dudding of Phoenix department president will be present for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pioneer Hotel
Mae Dudding
Phoenix
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Democratic Club
Empress Eugenie
Eugenie
Beaux Arts Institute of Design
Walter Winchell
Daily Mirror
Fly Conquistador Hotel
Sorority
Pioneer
Kreisler
CASH
Wallis
Uniersity of Arizona
Custom Studios
E. Congress
Bishop
Eileen Blackwell
Anne Barnett
Agnes Michaels
Jane Langenfelter
Elma Weinzapfel
Mary Hicks
Sarah Sullivan
Virginia Hill
Leona McKernon
Rose Pickett
Anne McCarthy
Katherine Kern
Marie DeSaro
Mesdames
Edna O'Dowd
Elizabeth Lenoir
Mary Geary
Gertrude Foy
Daily Reminder
John Frederick Miller
W. Drachman
Irene
N. Stone
Santa Rita Hotel
San Carlos Restaurant
Lezvous
el Presidio
Inreabene
Cuncheon
Corral Cafe
Los Ranchos Perkins
St. Philip’s Plaza
West Broadway
Catalina Foothills
Casa Grande
Stone Ave
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