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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1945

Page

2

Street Rally Planned for Hayes War Bond Luncheon

Three Iwo Jima survivors including Pfc Ira H Hayes will headline a civic club war bond luncheon at the Pioneer hotel on Wednesday June 6. The event also features John H Bradley Rene A Gagnon and Staff Sgt Keyes Beech with a street rally to follow under Amvets sponsorship. Hayes requests another Pacific tour while other veterans join from the East for the seventh war loan drive.

Iwo Jima Arizona Ira H. Hayes USMC Rapchule Ariz Civic Club Pioneer Hotel John H. Bradley Rene A. Gagnon Marine Corps Fred Dragonette Amvets Keyes Beech Marine Corps Combat Correct Eeee Roosevelt Hayes Truman U. S. Senate Pacific Bapchule Sacaton William F. Kimball County War Finance Committee James Huston The Lions Club Optimists’ Club Rotary, Kiwanis the Round Table American Legion

Divorce and support actions in Superior Court No 1

Judgment for plaintiff in the case of John D Lyons Jr as presiding judge Ramona H Dubose versus Julius W Dubose. Ward case modified with $80 monthly support for two minor children. Mitchell versus Downing dismissed. McKenzie versus McKenzie dismissed.

Superior Court No John D. Lyons, Jr Ramona H. Dubose Julius W. Dubose Lorene Ward Thurman E. Ward Emma Mitchell Maud Downing W. Elberta McKenzie Arthur E. McKenzie

Divorce Judgment and Child Support Orders

Armida Benitez Lopez sues Neme plat or divorce judgment for ntiff. Idelia M Majai ca versus Antonio G Majalca orders defendant to pay plaintiff 25 dollars per month for a minor child.

Superior Court No. 2 Evo de Concini Armida Benitez Lopez Nemeplat Ntiff Idelia M. Majaica Antonio G. Majalca

Marriage Licenses Report From Local Clerk

Belle D Hall clerk reports marriages for Milton Simmons 28 Monroe La and Melba E Stewart 26 Baton Rouge La Isaac Cavazos Casanova 22 Tucson and Concha Gradillas 24 Tucson Mark O Brown 50 Tucson and Katie Mae Howard 31 Tucson Ralph A Olson 40 Phoenix Ariz and Adele Thomas Olson 37 Phoenix Ariz Willie Carpena 23 Tucson and Amelia Luna 20 Tucson McCleron Sebastian 27 Tucson and Vera Louise Walters 22 San Antonio Tex James A Spergel 27 Ingomar Pa and Ruth D Kelly 20 Tucson Chester Ambrose De Paoli 31 Conn and Kathryn Milner Taylor 20 Tucson

Belle D. Hall Milton Simmons Monroe Melba E. Stewart Baton Rouge Isaac Cavazos Casanova Tucson Concha Gradillas Mark O. Brown Katie Mae Howard Ralph A. Olson Phoenix Ariz Adele Thomas Olson Willie Carpena Amelia Luna

Nominations Open for American Legion Officers

Nominations were announced for Legion posts at a meeting last night at the veterans hospital. Balloting is set for Thursday, with Sidney A. Desporte named commander and Riley Mitchell senior vice commander among slate including Stewart Nicholas Chris Davis and William F. Thomas Jr for junior vice commander. Others listed are Harry Harrington Lloyd Wixon for finance officer R E Lee Kite chaplain K F Park historian Jack Kastner sergeant at arms J R Hanson and Clinton L Helbig on the three year executive committee.

American Legion Veterans’ Hospital Legion Sidney A. Desporte Riley Mitchell Stewart Nicholas Chris Davis William F. Thomas, Jr Harry Harrington Lioyd Wixon R. E. Lee Kite K. F. Park Jack Kastner J. R. Hanson Clinton L. Helbig

TWA Adopts Mountain Time at Arizona Depots

TWA will use standard mountain time at its Arizona depots to align with state standard time restored by the 17th legislature. This move aims to end confusion for patrons across Arizona locations.

TWA Arizona Phoenix Ariz Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc

Tribal Council Seeks Full Civil Rights for Indian Veterans

The Pima Maricopa tribal council in Phoenix adopts a resolution urging Congress to grant full civil rights to Indian wards who served in the armed forces. It cites Marine Pfc Ira Hayes, a full blood Pima from Chaparrel and a Mt Suribachi flag raiser, as a prime example and argues soldiers have earned this freedom.

Phoenix Ariz Congress Pfc Ira Hayes Bapchule Mt. Suribachi Iwo Jima

Nimitz Opens New B-29 Field in Guam

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz dedicates a rapid built B-29 field in the Marianas as the fifth base, praised for two months of jungle clearing by Army and Navy crews. Brig. Gen. Frank A. Armstrong Jr. piloted the first landing, asserting speed could shorten the war while warning the road ahead remains long and the Japanese still determined.

Guam Adm Chester W. Nimitz Nimitz Army Navy Marianas Frank A. Armstrong, Jr Charleston N. C

Individual Bond Sales Reach Halfway Mark

Pima county reports $2,020,070.50 raised toward a $4,000,000 quota for individual bond sales. Fred Dragonette, county war finance chairman, notes payroll deductions are included. Ajo bond drive led by John D. Williams shows $63,298.75 raised, about 70 percent of its quota.

Pima County Fred Dragonette Pima County War Finance Dragonette Ajo John D. Williams Ajo Bond Committee

George Crouse Jr Funeral Announced

Funeral services for George C. Crouse Jr. will be held at 6:45 tomorrow evening at Reilly's funeral chapel with Rev. Walter Dugan officiating. Survivors include his wife Elisabeth and his parents. He was fatally injured in a Wednesday accident and formerly worked for the Tucson photo engraving company. Cremation will follow.

George C. Crouse, Jr Reilly Walter Dugan Episcopal Church Dolores Aros Elisabeth T. Crouse George C. Crouse Crouse Tucson Photo Engraving Company

KVOA Broadcasts Bond Program Reading

The women's division of the war finance committee airs a special program at 9 15 PM on KVOA. Tucson high student Miss Catherine Pender presents the reading Young Wife Speaks and is introduced by Mrs Mary McMurtrie épouse.

War Finance Committee KVOA Catherine Pender Tucson

Woodhead Named Successor to Arizona New Mexico Forest Chief

Phillip V. Woodhead, former assistant regional forester, will replace Frank C. W. Pooler as head of the Arizona New Mexico region of the U. S. Forest Service. Pooler, 65, retires after 41 years with the service, much of it in Arizona and New Mexico, including time as forest ranger and supervisor on Prescott and Coconino/National Forests. Woodhead, born 1891 in Barnard Missouri, entered the service in 1916 and has held senior posts in range management and wildlife, most recently as assistant regional forester in the southwestern region.

Frank C. W. Pooler Arizona-New Mexico U. S. Forest Service Phillip V. Woodhead Lyle F. Watts Forest Service Pooler Arizona New Mexico Tucson Prescott Forest Reserve Coconino National Forest Kaibab National Forest Grand Canyon National Park Colorado River Division of Lands Albuquerque N. M Woodhead Barnard Pike National Forest Colorado Leadville National Forest Big Horn National Forest Wyoming Routt National Forest Medicine Row National Forest Rocky Mountain Washington, D. C Southwestern

600 Millmen On Strike At Flagstaff

More than 600 workers at northern Arizona mills in Flagstaff and McNary failed to report for work. They seek a 22 percent raise from 65 cents per hour, representing Southwest Lumber Mills and related plants. The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America backs the strike. Attorney H C McQuatters says a request for immediate intervention was sent to the National Labor Relations Board.

Flagstaff Ariz Arizona McNary Graham McNary Southwest Lumber Mills, Inc Southwest Saginaw Manistee United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America H. C. McQuatters National Labor Relations Board

Gillette Plans Exit as Surplus Board Chairman

Washington June 1 Guy M Gillette will resign as chairman of the surplus property board effective no later than July 15 President Truman commented at a news conference that Gillette told him he wished to quit by mid July Truman said he urged him to stay on until he could familiarize himself with White House duties and noted Gillette returned yesterday with the offer to resign by July 15.

Washington Guy M. Gillette Surplus Property Board Truman Gillette Iowa White House

Private Schools Surrounding Tucson Becoming Big Asset

A Chamber of Commerce survey finds Tucson area private schools as a growing asset with 1945 term enrollment at 550, gross income 620000 and 200 employed. Arrivals of parents and visitors totaled 480 with an estimated 50000 in value, totaling 670000 locally distributed.

Tucson

Pastor Reveals Ballon Bomb Tragedy That Killed Six

Rev. Archie Mitchell of Ely Oregon told how a balloon bomb exploded during a May 5 picnic killing his wife and five church children. The victims Sherman Shoemaker 12 Jay Gifford 12 Eddie Engen 13 Joan Patzke 11 Dick Patzke 13 and Mrs Mitchell were near the balloon when it detonated. Patterson noted these were the only known U S fatalities from paper balloons and urged continued censorship to prevent enemy learning of their effects.

Lakeview Oregon War Department Archie Mitchell Christian Alliance Church Ely Ore Mitchell Rev. Mitchell Forest Service Joan Patzke Dick Patzke Robert P. Patterson Patterson

Federal workers dropped during April

Washington reports a down grade in federal payrolls with 5 791 government employees dropped in April. Chairman Ramspeck predicts thousands more will leave or be removed in the coming months, though declines will be gradual until Japan is defeated. May 1 federal workers total stands at 2 914 691, up 64 106 from a year ago.

Washington Ramspeck D. Ga House Civil Service Committee Japan

Osborn Proclaims June as Dairy Month in Arizona

Governor Osborn proclaims June Dairy Month, urging recognition of the dairy industry as vital to Arizona’s economic life. The notice appears from Phoenix dated June 1.

Gov. Osborn Phoenix Osborn

City Briefs: Veterans Meet and Spanish Course Begin

BEN DANIELS AUXILIARY NO. 3 meets at the VFW hall at 7 30 p m for a regular business session. A summer course in Conversational Spanish sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tucson starts at 8 p m next Monday at the Chamber of Commerce hall for practical social and commercial use.

BEN Daniels Auxiliary NO. 3 United Spanish War Veterans VFW Hall Rotary Club of Tucson Chamber of Commerce

Fraternal Order of Eagles Special Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of Fraternal Order of Eagles Avenue No 180 is at 7 30 p m today in the lodge hall 347 North Sixth avenue for installation of new officers and a large class of initiates followed by entertainment and refreshments. The Comwoles Club initiations follow Sunday with a group photograph 10 30 a m initiation at Transportation hall 1 30 p m and an informal party at 8 30 p m at Transportation hall. Members listed for initiation include Oscar Robles Gilbert Lopez Henry Padias Billy Currazo Mike Grijalva Frank Gallego William Flores Romulo Villa and Arnold Higgiera.

Order of Eagles Aenue No. 180 North Sixth Avenue Comwoles Club Transportation Hall Oscar Robles Gilbert Lopez Henry Padias Billy Currazo Mike Grijalva Frank Gallego William Flores Romulo Villa Arnold Higgiera

Sidney Weissberger Opens Tucson Law Office

New York attorney Sidney Weissberger has moved to Tucson and opened a practice at 52 West Alameda Street.

Sidney Weissberger New York Tucson West Alameda Street

Geyer Opens New Chamber Traffic Bureau

Robert C. Geyer, head of the newly formed Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau, assumes duties at the chamber building. He aims to provide a complete traffic service including tariff files for Southwest shipments and routing information to serve the community and assist members.

Robert C. Geyer Chamber of Commerce Traffic Bureau Chamber Geyer

Deaf prospector cycles from Michigan to Wyoming in jade hunt

A deaf prospector about 60 years old rode a bicycle from Michigan to Lander Wyoming to search for jade. He said he was near the neighborhood of 60 and hoped to strike fortune in jade while in the area.

Jade Lander Lander Michigan

OPA Cracks Down on Home Canning Sugar Chiselers

Washington June 1 The OPA announced a drastic program to end the sugar racket used by chiseling applicants. Price Administrator Chester Bowles said many seek sugar for non canning uses and pledged penalties. applicants must sign a pledge to use sugar only for home canning and report quantities canned.

Washington OPA Chester Bowles Bowles

Milne, George Albert, Dies in Local Hospital

George Albert Milne of Silver Bell Road died in a local hospital yesterday morning. Survivors include Velva Milne and William M Milne, two brothers Charles and William, and sister Anna May Milne. Charles is in Germany with the Army. others live in Tucson. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arizona Mortuary Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.

George Albert Milne Silver Bell Road Velva Milne William M. Milne Charles Germany William Anna May Milne Tucson Arizona Mortuary Chapel Evergreen Cemetery

Rosenman To Stay On Truman Staff

President Truman announced he would keep Judge Samuel S. Rosenman as special counsel at least until victory over Japan. He declined to accept Rosenman’s resignation and said he would remain in his post.

Washington Truman Samuel S. Rosenman Rosenman Japan

Births at Tucson Hospitals Celebrate New Arrivals

St Marys Hospital reports a boy born to Pvt and Mrs Eugene Pesqueria at 10 25 am May 31. Tucson Medical Center notes a girl to Mr and Mrs H E Scott at 1 13 pm May 31. A girl arrives to Mr and Mrs Jeff Dennis at 7 01 am June 1. A boy joins Mr and Mrs Eugene Adams at 11 57 am June 1.

St. Mary's Hospital Eugene Pesqueria E. 30Th Street Tucson Tucson Medical Center H. E. Scott Catalina Court Jeff Dennis Prince Road Eugene Adams E. Camden

Building permits issued for multiple projects locals

Building and improvement permits worth about 18000 were issued to local contractors. Frank A. Potter received a permit for a new store front at 84 86 West Congress street. M I Page Construction Co. was cleared to upgrade 116 East 10th street for the Marana Art and Book Shop at 1500. L T Long secured a permit to build a home at 2250 East Eighth street with a dinette and garage, valued at 6000. J Murillo to build a four room bath dwelling at 938 South Seventh avenue valued at 2000.

West Congress Street Frank A. Potter M. I. Page Construction Co East 10Th Street Marana Country Club East Eighth Street L. T. Long J. Murillo South Seventh Avenue

Farm Ration Plan Revised By U S Order

Pima county AAA committee reports a U S order moving farm rationing programs after June 36 to OPA and ODT. Effective July 1, services like tractor-tire conversions, truck fuel for farm vehicles, R coupons, and migratory worker transport will be handled directly by OPA or ODT.

Pima County AAA Committee OPA ODT AAA

War dogs fed hearty at Buckley Field

At Buckley Field the Army airbase used for training dogs the diet for war dogs is set at two and a half pounds of horse meat and two pounds of dog meal daily.

Denver Col. U.P Buckley Field Army Airbase

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Public Records Legion Post Tribal Council George Crouse, Jr EL Conquistador Hotel P. V. Woodhead Frank Pooler Forestry Service Northern Nathan Mur East Pennington Street Tidmarsh Engineering Company Eddie's Service Station East Sixth Street Rob T. C. Geyer Coe i Apefrut RTS Raat Schilling U. S Stone Avenue Mccormick Street del Monte Sankai Pillsbury’s Best Frank Quiroz Ronnie Elias Bing Atirisvons Corpb Beer
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