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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1942

Page

5

Engagement of Helena Patten to Harley Cox Announced

Miss Helena Patten and Mr. Harley Cox become engaged, announced by the Patten family of Tucson. Patten is a university graduate and teacher active in Girl Scout work and several civic groups. Cox is a graduate of Arizona State Teachers College and now at officers training school in Miami. No wedding date set.

Ena Patten Harley . Cox H. A. Patten Tucson Cox Estelle Cox Bisbee Harley N. Cox Miss Patten Safford and Mansfeld Pelta Kappa Gamma National Teachers’ Sorority Pilot Club Women's Business Organization Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club Gray Ladies Arizona Young Democratic Club Arizona State Teachers’ College Tempe Officer’s Training School Miami, Fla Helena Patten Patten University of Arizona

Miss Margaret Thurston Manley Weds E W Schuler in Nashville

Miss Margaret Thurston Manley married Eustace Wilbert Schuler of Birmingham at noon in Nashville. The bride, daughter of the late W P Manley of Sioux City, is tied to Tucson via the Junior League and sister of Louise Manley. Schuler, son of Everett T Schuler, serves as secretary treasurer of Calera Lime in Calera, Alabama, where the couple will reside.

Margaret Thurston Manley Eustace Wilbert Schuler Birmingham Ala Nashville Tenn Schuler W. P. Manley Sioux City Iowa Louise Manley Tucson Junior League Everett T. Schuler Gadsden Calera Lime Corporation Calera

Summer Library at Sam Hughes Opens Monday

A summer library sponsored by the Sam Hughes school Parent Teacher Club opens Monday at 9 30 in the Sam Hughes school. It will be open 9 30 to 7 each Monday and Friday. Mary MacMurtrie will conduct a story hour at 9 30 with selections including Raggy Lug Pinkie Pup Elephant Boy and an original Little Black Sambo.

Sam Hughes School Mary MacMurtrie Tucson Children’s Theatre Lug Pinkie Pup

Church Groups To Meet This Week

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist plans meetings this week. Tuesday groups meet at various homes and the church at 2 to 8 oclock. Thursday Bethany Guild gathers for breakfast at 9:30 with.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Arthur Roberts Mina Cox Ida Heim East Ninth Street B. B. Marlar George Munday John Squires Melwood Avenue J. A. Omer Jeader Carl Landis Fred Codd O. W. Schwenker A. J. Holsinger Valley Road Bethany Guild David Cain John Ehlers East Helen Street L. R. Isbell G. L. Puckett

Tucson RAF Pilot Promoted in Libyan Desert Campaign

Lance Wade of Tucson Arizona has been promoted from pilot officer to flying officer while serving with the Royal Air Force in the Libyan desert campaign. He is one of three Americans with RAF units credited with downing two Axis planes.

Libya Lance Wade Tucson Ariz Royalir Wade Fis Credit

Social Party Is Planned By Church Group

An ice cream social featuring war cake will be held on the lawn of the First Methodist church at North Park avenue and Fourth street Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The Women's Society of Christian Service sponsors the event with Mesdames Guthrie, Anderson, Bensema, Codd, Cunningham, Isbell, Meyers, Moran, Rogers, Vasey and Webb in charge. The hospitality committee, led by Mrs. Shahan, is aided by several other ladies. Music will include a trio with Kilburn on cello, Bearse on violin, and Mick on piano, plus Miss Coplen on accordion.

First Methodist Church North Park Avenue Fourth Street Women’s Society of Christian Service Ralph R. Guthrie Kenneth D. Anderson C. E. Bensema Fred J. Codd W. S. Cunningham R. Lyle Isbell Byard Meyers Lucile Moran Wade Rogers C. A. Vasey Ray Webb J. K. Shahan Mesdames FE. T. Bower David Cain G. T. Mundey Arthur Roberts Barbara Kilburn Rosemary Bearse Emily Mick Wilma Coplen

Coterie Club Meets Monday for Business

The Coterie club will hold its first June meeting at the Down town Center 25 West Alameda at 6 30. Acting president Carolyn Van Cleve says each member brings sandwiches and dessert with a cool drink. The patio supper will precede the business talk on planning a Spanish supper to fund delegates to a July Lake Tahoe conference. Afterward the group serves as hostesses at Hostess House drop in center.

Coterie Club West Alameda Carolyn van Cleve Lake Tahoe

U S Ettes Hold June Meeting in Parish Hall

The U S Ett es part of the NCCS entertainment committee met at All Saints parish hall. Chairwoman Mrs Lila Dean spoke on duties and privileges while Rev A F Cramer outlined June activities. The group invites Catholic girls 18 plus to join via Charlotte Feore.

U.S

Piano students of Van Hulse to perform recital

Mr. Camil Van Hulse presents his piano students in recital at 8 15 Monday at the studio 1029 North Euclid. Attendance may be by invitation only. Participants include Helen Ahlgren Virginia Reynolds Beth Dubois James D Guthrie Armida Felix Leighinka Van Hulse and Herbert Rubinstein.

Camil van Hulse North Euclid Helen Ahlgren Virginia Reynolds Beth Dubois James D. Guthrie Armida Felix Leighinka van Hulse Herbert Rubinstein

W C T U Plans All Day Meeting At Silver Bell Road

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold its annual all day gathering Wednesday at Mrs R N Clark’s home on Silver Bell road. Morning Red Cross sewing starts at 10 with a 2 pm program in the afternoon. Members should bring a covered dish, a needle and thimble.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union R. N. Clark Silverbell Road Red Cross

Sunset Lodge Meeting Set. Odd Fellows Hall

Sunset Lodge No. 508 L A to B of R T will meet at 2 o clock Thursday at Odd Fellows hall for a reported session.

Sunset Lodge L. A B. of R. T Odd Fellows Hall

Baby Show Planned by Auxiliary in Tucson

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors sponsors a Tucson baby show for children under five. Registration at Steinfeld’s baby department is free with health exams for all entrants. Prizes include blue ribbon diplomas gold seal certificates and silver loving cups. Judging for Miss and Master Tucson at 2 pm Monday June 22 and the Fairyland Coronation pageant at 7 pm Saturday June 27 at the Masonic Temple chaired by Mrs. Alta Barbara.

Order of Railway Conductors Tucson Steinfeld Masonic Temple Alta Barbara

Tucson Woman's Club Encourages Red Cross Monday Work

Mrs Sam Mansfeld announces club members should donate weekly hours at the Tucson Red Cross production rooms on North Park Avenue and East Tenth Street to support war relief. Dress code includes wash dresses and head coverings. rooms operate 9 am to 4 pm.

Sam Mansfeld Tucson Woman's Club Tucson Red Cross Mansfeld Red Cross North Park Avenue East Tenth Street Walter Murphy, Jr Tucson Club

Listen World! By Elsie Robinson

A wartime opinion column urges renewed American solidarity after Pearl Harbor. It highlights wounded sailors, the phrase Take care of my buddy, and the public’s shift toward communal support from neighbors and defense workers in 1942.

Elsie Robinson Pearl Harbor Golden Gate Cape Cod Doc King Features Syn., Inc

United States Proposes Long Lease Military Aid to Norway and Netherlands

The United States offered long lease agreements for military aid to Norway and the Netherlands. Proposals similar to those given to Russian and Chinese ambassadors were handed to the Norwegian and Netherlands ambassadors by Secretary of State.

Washington United States Norway Netherlands

Walter Winchell On Broadway Gossip Notes 1942

Walter Winchell On Broadway column notes various items including plans to handle service in a Patterson matter. Mentions Milton Mayer offer rumors, Ralph Ingersoll, Lieut Uzzell's mother Bund leader in Jamaica, John Mason Brown Navy surgery, Lew Ayres marquee presence, Fred Allen signing for next season, Stanley High Harper's piece, Constance Moore in By Jupiter on Broadway with praised debut and poise.

W. Washington Cincinnati Ralph. Ingersoll Lieut. Uzzell Bund Jamaica Milton Mayer John Mason Brown Lew Ayres Fred Allen Stanley High Harper's Constance Moore Jupiter

Army magazine clamps down on leg art in Yank editors dither

The piece notes the Army magazine Yank forbids exaggerated leg art. It mentions a Washington ruling affecting the publication. Rumors claim rail travel will be prioritized by September, limiting pleasure trips. A light remark about Hurricane’s Alan Gale and a pie incident involving Lana Turner at a Hollywood bowling alley is referenced.

Army Washington Alan Gale Lana Turner Hollywood

Former Ziegfeld Star Now Works as Chamber Maid

The town features a former Ziegfeld girl working as a chamber maid. Laura Hamilton, once a Ziggie darling, is a phone operator at the President Hotel. Hilda Moreno opened at Havana Madrid last night with Columbus and Carroll dancing in Cafe de la Paix St Moritz for an encore.

President Hotel Laura Hamilton Argus Leader Sioux Falls S. D Hilda Moreno Havana-Madrid Columbus & Carroll St. Moritz

Pearl Harbor Marine Brickley Death and VA Policy Details

A Bluffton, Indiana reader notes the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor death of Marine Eugene Brickley. His $5000 Veterans Administration policy names his mother as beneficiary and his parents were told on May 26 they would not be paid without proof of dependency within a year.

Bluffton Indiana Eugene Brickley Pearl Harbor Veterans Administration Stimson Tommy Dorsey Astor Hotel Dinah Shore Bing Gen’l Jimmy Doodit

Victory Ball at Waldorf to headline Navy Relief drive

The Navy Relief Victory Ball at the Waldorf on the 20th promises big crowds with many top dance teams. Jock Whitney begins Army Air Force intelligence training this month after being commissioned. A midtown waitress refuses tips from uniformed men, a French refugee. Veloz and Yolanda in Pride of the Yankees draw praise for the lens, and Lou Gehrig’s widow worries about others using his name.

Navy Relief the Waldorf Jock Whitney Army Air Force Intelligence Veloz Yolanda Goldwyn Pride of the Yankees

Cholly Knickerbocker Rumors Stir Local Show Biz Pulse

A wild chatter centers on Cholly Knickerbocker, a ham on a local draft board, and a list of show business figures called by the draft. Talks claim a $90,000 nut for "By Jupiter" and warn against staging Uncle Harry on Broadway. Congressmen urge restraint as citizens push back with a sharp retort.

Cholly Knickerbocker Jupiter M. Gordon Clifford Hayman Uncle Harry Cologne

Moore's on 46th Street Delivers Busy Dinner Crowd

A bustling dinner crowd at Moore's on 46th Street enjoys competitive ambiance and lively entertainment. The columnist notes Milt Herth's electric organ tunes as an ideal accompaniment to column writing and criticizes reactions to The New Republic's coverage of legislators.

Moore 46Th Street Milt Herth Colyum Washington New Republic Mag Cong

Champagne buyers face price cuts under new law

Report notes that buyers who acquired champagne to profit later are forced to reduce fees below cost as law restricts warehouse storage. It cites government action as reason for entrapment and widespread delays.

Las Vegas Nevada M. c

Molly Steinberg tragedy cited in gossip and fading notes

A fragmentary note recalls Molly Steinberg’s alleged overdose and a feared flop of her first show. The message also mentions a 21st Richmond gathering request and Army Navy events, plus a war ribbon misstatement and Joe Louis tax quip from a column by Your Girl Friday.

Molly Steinberg Gov. of Wa Richmond Army Navy Joe Louis

Club Meetings Announced For Mariposa Chapter And Eastern Star

Daily reminder lists Mariposa chapter No 31 C E S meeting at 8 PM Tuesday in the Scottish Rite cathedral with Mrs Beth Garrigus and Erwin Mauch inviting all members. Carillon club of First Methodist church meets Sunday at 7 PM with Mrs Bert Lewis reviewing The Moon Is Down and Catherine Blanton reading devotions. Star Circle of Arizona chapter No 2 Order of the Eastern Star meets Wednesday at 2 PM in the banquet room at the Scottish Rite cathedral with hostesses Mesdames Nelle Leach Clarence Smith and F B Ricketts.

Mariposa Beth Garrigus Erwin Mauch Carillon Club First Methodist Church Bert Lewis Steinbeck Catherine Blanton Star Circle of Arizona Order of the Eastern Star Scottish Rite Mesdames Nelle Leach Clarence Smith F. B. Ricketts

Women’s Club to Meet at Red Cross Rooms Monday

The Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club will gather at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Red Cross rooms located at Park Avenue and Tenth Street for its meeting.

Tucson Business and Professional Women’s Club Red Cross Rooms Park Avenue I Tenth Street

Summer Club Offers Fine Courses Here

Twenty five girls from twelve schools join the YWCA Summer Club in a week of crafts and life-skills. Activities include necklace making, tray crafting, scrapbooks, public speaking, swimming, and folk dance with defense day activities and Red Cross service. Notable classes cover first aid, child care observing at Little Bear, nutrition, and kitchen use. Open to ages 10 to 18 with a small fee and scholarships available. schedule varies by age group.

Y.W.C.A Y. W Red Cross Claude H. Brown Nina Brannen Little Bear Otho Books

Summer Theatre to Open at El Conquistador Hotel

A new summer theatre will open July 1 in the El Conquistador hotel ballroom modeled after noted small theatres. Francis Murphy directs and producers the venture with tryouts Sunday at 7 p m. Tucson actors Owen Hewitt Pat Corelli Kay Lee and Dick De Frayne lead a local nucleus for a biweekly show schedule. The first production is A Riddle for Mr Twiddle a light mystery comedy by Madison Goff featuring diverse roles. The venue seats 300.

Washington Penthouse Gilmor Brown Pasadena

Princeton To Open Doors For Women

Princeton University will offer tuition free summer classes in the school of engineering for both men and women. Dean Kenneth H. Condit announced the program aims to train people for national defense jobs through photogrammetry and map-making under the U S Office of Education initiative.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Kenneth H. Condit U. S. Office of Education

Dessert Shower Honors Mildred Wood Before June Wedding

Miss Betty Lee James and Miss Jean Burns will host a dessert and shower for Miss Mildred Wood at 7 p.m. Monday at Miss James’s home. Mrs Wood plans to wed Lieut George Hawke on June 13, with guests including Nancy McCormick Patrianna Winks Mary Ruth Cherry Jean Rascoe Jane Lillie Jane Cherry Eloise Walborn Mary Margaret Huntington Janet Gill Jeanne Richey Margaret Cherry Marjorie Peterson Mildred Moss and Messrs Ted Barthels John Black and Philip Terry.

Betty Lee James Jean Burns Mildred Wood Miss Wood George Hawke Miss James Nancy McCormick Patrianna Winks Mary Ruth Cherry Jean Rascoe Jane Lillie Jane Cherry Eloise Walborn Mary Margaret Huntington Janet Gill Jeanne Richey Margaret Cherry Marjorie Peterson Mildred Moss Mmes Ted Barthels John Black Philip Terry

Mrs Maxwell to Return Home After Savannah Visit

Mrs William Maxwell formerly Miss Betty Smelker is due home tomorrow after a six week visit in Savannah Georgia with relatives and friends.

William Maxwell Betty Smelker Savannah

Miss Huntington Returns to Tucson from Blythe

Miss Mary Margaret Huntington daughter of Rev and Mrs C E Huntington returned to Tucson yesterday from Blythe. She had been visiting her brother Captain Edward M Huntington in the Army air forces and their daughter Margaret accompanied her.

Mary Margaret Huntington C. E. Huntington Tucson Blythe Miss Huntington Capt Edward M. Huntington Army Air Forces Huntington Margaret

Nally Home Guests Sister of New York Socialite

Mr and Mrs Lester Nally of 931 East Seventh street host Mrs Mona Fitchett of New York City. Mrs Fitchett is a sister of Mrs Nally and of Mr W M Fitchett of Tucson.

Lester Nally East Seventh Street Mona Fitchett New York City Fitchett Nally W. M. Fitchett Tucson

Yarborough Family Plans Texas Visit After San Antonio Schooling

Capt. John M. Yarborough, instructor in military science at the university, returns from San Antonio where he has been studying. Mrs. Yarborough and children John Jr and Elizabeth will visit in Texas during the summer.

John M. Yarborough The University San Antonio

Miss Brent Heads to Fort Riley for Family Visit

Miss Joe De Witte Brent leaves yesterday for Fort Riley Kansas to visit her brother in law and sister Lieut and Mrs E G Buck. Mrs Buck and Miss Brent are daughters of Mr and Mrs W W Brent of Dodge boulevard. Mrs Buck and her two children Edward and Wray returned to Fort Riley last week after a month in Tucson. Miss Brent will visit friends in Kansas City before returning home.

Joe de Witte Brent Fort Riley Kas E. G. Buck Buck Miss Brent W. W. Brent Dodge Boulevard

Miss Patricia Walsh Stars in The Beautiful People in Boston

Miss Patricia Walsh daughter of Mrs Louis E Walsh of Tucson played the leading role last evening in William Saroyans The Beautiful People at the Leland Powers theatre in Boston. Walsh a former University of Arizona dramatics student and a member of the theatre school graduating class.

Patricia Walsh Louis E. Walsh Tucson William Saroyan Leland Powers Boston Miss Walsh University of Arizona The Theatre School

Mrs Strasburg Heads to Sigma Phi Gamma Convention

Mrs. A T Strasburg leaves Sunday for St Louis Missouri to attend the Sigma Phi Gamma International Business Womens sorority convention at Hotel Jefferson June 18 to 21. She will be joined by her husband and accompanied by Mrs Parker with travel through Dayton Toledo Chicago Detroit and Wheeling before the event.

A. T. Strasburg St. Louis Missouri Sigma Phi Gamma International Business Womens’ Sorority Hotel Jefferson Strasberg Dayton Toledo Ohio William J. Parker Chicago Detroit Wheeling West Virginia Parker Strasburg

Mrs Boyd Morehead and daughter visit New York

Mrs Boyd Morehead and her daughter Miss Mary Morehead of Tucson are visiting New York and staying at the Hotel Biltmore.

Boyd Morehead Mary Morehead Tucson New York Hotel Biltmore

Mrs Paul Neal Seiler Returns From San Antonio Visit

Mrs Paul Neal Seiler of El Cortez Addition returned home last week after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Scott Morgan Douglas in San Antonio.

Paul Neal Seiler el Cortez San Antonio Scott Morgan Douglas

Tuc son graduate joins Naval air service at St Marys

Duane Judge, a graduate of Tuscon senior high school, has been selected for the Naval air service. He will report to St Marys University Thursday for pre flight training.

Duane Judge Tucson Senior High School Naval Air Service St. Mary’s University

Miss Helena Patten Leaves for Florida to Visit Brother

Mrs. Helena Patten travels Wednesday to Florida to visit her brother Captain Harold A. Patten, an Army Air Forces observer and former Tucson recreation director. She is accompanied by her two sons Michael and Thomas and by Mrs. Patten, the former Miss Mary Reardon.

Helena Patten Harold A. Patten Florida Capt. Patten Arizona Tucson Army Air Forces Patten Mary Reardon Michael Thomas

Reagan hosts in honor of Miss Gillogly before trip

Dr and Mrs J C Reagan entertained in honor of Mrs Reagan’s sister Miss Mary Gillogly on Thursday evening. Gillogly leaves for Buffalo this weekend to visit Judge and Mrs Edward J Sullivan and another sister and brother in law. After dinner Catholic Daughters of America held a surprise party at the Reagan home.

J. C. Reagan

Tucson man Nichols visiting friends in New York

Mr. E. J. Nichols of Tucson is visiting friends in New York and staying at the Grosvenor hotel.

E. J. Nichols Tucson New York Grosvenor Hotel

Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Schubert and Mrs Guffin at Old Pueblo

Mrs. Alice B. Schubert and Mrs. Carl Parker Guffin hosted a luncheon Thursday at the Old Pueblo club. Attending guests included Mrs. Stuart Patterson, Mrs. Paul Seiler, Mrs. Lee Perry, Mrs. Howard Miller, Mrs. William H. Nicholas, Mrs. Elizabeth Leibenthal, Mrs. B. J. Armand, Mrs. Boyd Mewborn, Mrs. S. H. James, and Mrs. Guerin Wilson.

Alice B. Schubert Carl Parker Guffin Old Pueblo Club Mmes Stuart Patterson Paul Seiler Lee Perry Howard Miller William H. Nicholas Elizabeth Leibenthal B. J. Armand Boyd Mewborn S. H. James Guerin Wilson

Dark Polar Nights and Shimmering Auroras

Nights in the polar regions are mostly dark with the sun hidden below the horizon. The Aurora Borealis in the Arctic and the Aurora Australis in the Antarctic provide continuous brilliant light displays across the sky.

Polar Arctic Antarctic

YWCA Moves to Downtown Center for Business Girls

Miss Margaret Knight announces new YWCA Downtown Center site at 271 North Stone Avenue after June 15 to replace the Alameda Street residence. The former Arts and Crafts site features a large patio, ramada, dancing area, and facilities for social, educational programs and recreation led by YWCA staff and workers.

North Stone Avenue West Alameda Street Tucson Center of Arts and Crafts Margaret Knight Y.W.C.A Y. W

Styles Will Be Smart In Spite Of War

Sophie Gimbel says war won’t stop smart fashion. Women buy fewer but better dresses and more hats and accessories. A simple, balanced wardrobe includes two wool suits, a silk suit, six blouses, one coat, one fur jacket, three silk dresses, two dinner gowns, and top accessories.

Sophie Gimbel Mrs. Gimbel America

Women Report for WAAC Officer Candidate Tests

Five hundred women began reporting at nine Army corps area headquarters for WAAC officer candidate exams. Preliminary interviews and aptitude tests start now, with final selection of 450 candidates to be made in Washington. The officer candidate school opens July 15 at Fort Des Moines Iowa.

Washington U.P Army Corps Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps WAAC Army Fort Des Moines

Newtons Discoveries Beyond Gravity

Newton made two major contributions beyond gravity, revealing the composition of light and developing differential calculus, a powerful method of computation that would have stood as a lifetime scientific achievement.

Isaac Newton Newton

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