YMCA To Observe Second Century Day in Tucson
The Tucson YMCA marks its 100th anniversary with an open house at the association building on Congress Street. The event features the Centennial film, demonstrations by Albert Rose and others, a dedication ceremony with local leaders, a general swim, and a sermon by Rev. Maurice G. Ballenger. Seventeen churches joined Sunday services in YMCA observance.
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Tucson Ymca
Association
West
Congress Street
Young Men's Christian Association
London
England
YMCA
Albert Rose
Charles Thornton
Don Matson
Fred W. Fickett
L. A. Lohse
Henry O. Jaastad
Sir George Williams
St. Paul's Churchyard
Bobby Morrow
Maurice G. Ballenger
Tucson Ministers’ Association
Tucson
Ymca Board of Directors
Union
First Methodist Church
Fred Fickett
Hervey Smith
Charlie Carson
Hal Bailey
Naval Indoctrination School
Roy H. Wolfam
First Presbyterian Church
Richard Hammond
Davis-Monthanfield
Valley of Moon Fire Halted by Neighbors
A fire from an overheated oil stove damaged about 200 dollars at Valley of the Moon north of the city. Neighbors, including Walter and Peggy Kellner, fought the blaze for nearly three hours, saving livestock and keeping Valley of the Moon open Friday night. A later note mentions a mile long floating bridge in Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes district claimed as the world’s longest.
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George Legier
Harold Fisher
Legier
Hubbard
Walter
Peggy Kellner
Prince Road
Kawartha Lakes District
Ontario
First orange trees planted in Florida mark US origins
A historical note outlines that the earliest orange trees to grow in the United States were planted in Florida, highlighting the state as the initial cultivation site in the nation.
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United States
Florida
Democrats Battle Persists as Mississippi Delegation Nominates
Democrats face intra party fights in Mississippi over a delegation to cast 20 national votes while seeking to keep the slate unpledged amid a white supremacy theme. The piece notes concurrent primaries and electoral contests in Idaho Iowa New York New Mexico and Tennessee impacting party strength.
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Jack Bell
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Mississippi
Socialist Party
Reading
Norman Thomas
New York
Darlington Hoopes
Idaho
Iowa
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Senate
Guy Gillette
Thomas H. Cullen
James A. O'Leary
Ellsworth B. Buck
New Mexico
John J. Dempsey
Tennessee
Church Sees Encroachment In Social Aids
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston reports that freedom from want and fear includes worship and speech. A warning notes social mindedness may push bills for sickness or disability insurance that would limit Christian Science practice.
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Christian Science Board of Directors
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Restaurant Employment in the United States
The U S restaurant sector supports about 500000 establishments and employs roughly 1500000 people, highlighting its large economic footprint and job creation role across the industry nationwide.
Two Prisoners Paroled for Killing Livestock in Arizona
Phoenix June 5 Two Arizona prison inmates Floyd Ramsey and Ed Wedd sentenced for killing livestock in Navajo county last year are to be released on parole following commutation by Governor Osborn. The board of pardons and paroles recommended the action four months earlier.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Osborn
Floyd Ramsey
Ed Wedd
Navajo County
Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles
Woman Arrested After Quarrel Turns Armed Shooting
Lela Mae Robinson, 25, of 24 Sabine alley, confessed to firing at her husband Carl Henry Robinson during a dispute over a trunk secret. She claimed finding magic herb packages and a photo of another woman sparked the struggle. Carl was wounded in the knee and stomach but listed as not in critical danger.
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Lela Mae Robinson
Sabine Alley
Carl Henry Robinson
Robinson
Lola Mae
Carrie
WAC Mothers Club to Meet at YWCA Tonight
The WACs Mothers Club meets at the YWCA at 7 30 p m with Mrs Jules Watson presiding. She will report on the national convention held May 17 and 18 in Washington where she attended as the local chapter representative. Also present are Lt Romaine Attick and WACs stationed at the recruiting office along with special guest Pvt Connie Taylor on furlough from Brookley Field.
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WAC
Mothers’ Club
YWCA
Jules Watson
Washington
Connie Taylor
Tucson
Brookley
Field
Ala
Three Injured in Night Collision Near Sahuarita
Robert and Jesse Wilkins aged 32 and 34 and Albert Yvarro were severely injured when Robert's car collided head on with Frank Moreno's vehicle about two miles north of Sahuarita. The Wilkins were cut and Yvarro had possible internal injuries. all were hospitalized.
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Robert
Jesse Wilkins
East 22Nd Street
Albert Yvarro
Frank Moreno
Nogales
Ariz
Sahuarita
Wilkins
Yvarro
Investigation details of Wilkins Moreno crash disclosed
An accident report describes Wilkins driving about 14 inches across the center when his car collided with the Moreno machine. The vehicle skidded roughly 81 feet, left the highway and rolled three times.
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Wilkins
Garnets Used in Mats for Battleships to Prevent Slips
Garnets are employed in nonfireproof mats on battleships to reduce slipping accidents, providing a safety measure during maneuvers and dockside operations.
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Fantasyland
Lues
Tre Registerea Diamond Store
Hite
Paar
Christian Science Movement
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science
Paul Stark Seeley
U. S
EL Conquistador Hotel
Irene Page
Arene
Stone Avenue
Voth Akon Nw
Ando
Dude
Dandy
Pearance
Andy Anderson Ltd
E. Pennington
Center of Tecgon T Stores Inc
Jacome’s Christmas Club
Brewing Industry Foundation
Sidney B. Moeur
T. & T. Bidg
Litchfield Park, Ariz
Shear Opr
Loftsmen & Template Makers
Tool & Die Makers
Electrical & Radio Installers
Goodyear Aircraft Corporation
U. S. Employment Service
East Pennington ST
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