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Newspaper

Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

2

Bus Lines Viewed In Northeast Area

Arizona corporation commissioners Yale McFate and W J Eden will survey two areas seeking bus route extensions likely this afternoon. The No 5 Campbell Medical Center route would extend about two miles from Grant and Swan to Speedway Maple and back, while No 4 Speedway would stretch about two and a half miles from Pima to Swan East Speedway Maple and back. There were 240 petitioners east of Country Club between East Speedway and Ft Lowell Road requesting the extensions. The commission approved a water works franchise for First Avenue Water Works owned by W W Glover with no protests.

Arizona Corporation Yale McFate W. J. Eden Water Company First Avenue Water Works W. W. Glover Country Club East Speedway Ft. Lowell Road Campbell Medical Center Grant Road Speedway Pima Fairmont Avenues Campbell Avenue Medical Center Swan Road Maple No. 4 Pima Avenue Swan Maple Boulevard Fairmont

University officer urges strong foreign policy stance

Col. Thoburn K. Brown head of the University of Arizona military science department spoke to the Lions Club urging a firm foreign policy and capable forces. In high school news 697 students registered for summer courses, the most in history, up from 645 last year.

Col Thoburn K. Brown Department of Military Science and Tactics University of Arizona Lions’ Club

YMCA Observes 102nd Anniversary With Stay-at-Home Camp

The YMCA marked its 102nd anniversary today with a program at the stay-at-home camp. The event celebrated the organization’s long association and community service, highlighting local participation and ongoing youth programs.

THE YMCA

Scout airmail service starts to Camp Lawston atop Mt Lemmon

Sponsored by KVOA a special airmail service to Camp Lawston Boy Scout resort atop Mt. Lemmon began today Southern Arizona Airlines handles the mail letters must be posted at KVOA offices

KVOA Camp Lawston Mt. Lemmon Southern Arizona Airlines

Burglar Strikes Residence on East First Street

Police report a burglary at the home of Guerin Wilson at 2415 East First Street. A watch valued at 45 dollars and a locket about 15 dollars were stolen yesterday.

Guerin Wilson East First Street

Police Investigate Shooting of Car on City Street

Police investigated an incident last night on South Fourth avenue and East Twenty second street involving an automobile driven by J H Payne of 800 North Belvedere street. The report notes a shooting or stoning occurred during the event as officers gather details.

South Fourth Avenue East Twenty-second Street J. H. Payne North Belvedere Street

Pedro Lespron and Son Sued for 7000 Dollar House Contract

In superior court today Pedro Lespron and Son Con tractor were named as defendants in a 7000 dollar action filed by H C Wheeler lawyer for Manuel Avalos. The suit claims the contract to build a house was not fulfilled.

Pedro Lespron

Stolen Goods From F Ronstadt Hardware Co

About $20 in stamps and cash 100 knives valued at $200 and two fishing reels worth $16 were stolen from F Ronstadt Hardware Co 33 South Sixth Avenue last night police were informed.

F. Ronstadt Hardware Co South Sixth Avenue

Wilson Freed In Case Over Keeping Horses

Ben Wilson of 3117 North Park avenue was found innocent in a hearing before Justice C W Gardner on a nuisance charge. Complainant Arthur Aley alleged an unsanitary horse corral next to his property.

Ben Wilson North Park Avenue Justice of the Peace C. W. Gardner Arthur Aley Wilson Aley

Private Services For J O Arango Held At Cemetery

Private services were held at Holy Hope cemetery at 3 30 p m today for Jose Otilio Arango 63 of 664 South Main street who died at his home Tuesday He lived here 43 years There are no known survivors McCarthy Williams Funeral home made arrangements.

Holy Hope Cemetery Jose Otilio Arango South Main Street Arango McCarthy-Williams Funeral Home

Family Of 6 Travels On $6

Mrs. James Chase told probation officers she must follow her husband with a serious heart condition, abandoning four children at a Tucson gasoline station for about 10 hours. The family aged 10 months to 8 years had only basic clothing bedding pots and pans and $6 in cash. They seek work in California and moved on after authorities planned assistance efforts.

James Chase Oklahoma Tucson Highway 80 Chase California R. E. Johnson

Arizona Cities Have Hottest U. S. Marks

The weather bureau reported yesterday's high in Phoenix at 109 degrees, with Sky Harbor airport reaching 111 degrees the hottest day this year. Yuma topped the nation at 112, while Tucson hit 105 and Prescott 93.

Phoenix Weather Bureau Today Sky Harbor Yuma Arizona Tucson Prescott Winslow Grand Canyon Flagstaff

Births at Tucson area hospitals honor new arrivals

St Marys Hospital reports a boy born to Mr and Mrs B B Wheeler at 3 17 am on June 6 at 115 Camino Miarmonte Tucson. Joseph Soto and Mrs Soto welcome a son at 4 38 am on June 6 from 472 South Meyer Street. Tucson Medical Center lists Dr and Mrs Louis T Compton with a boy born 4 19 pm June 5 at 2305 East Edison. Millard Clements and Mrs Clements report a boy at 9 pm June 5 at 130 West Luna. Clarence Gravener and Mrs Gravener welcome a son at 2 55 am June 6 from 319 Jacinto. K A Vermillion and Mrs Vermillion announce a boy born 4 am June 6 at 1125 Alta Vista.

B. B. Wheeler Camino Miarmonte Tucson Joseph Soto South Meyer Street Tucson Medical Center Louis T. Compton East Edison Millard Clements West Luna Clarence Gravener Jacinto K. A. Vermillion Alta Vista

Farm Women Hear Reports At Arizona Conference

Pima county homemakers groups include 350 women, a report at the third annual Country Life conference at the University of Arizona said yesterday. Mrs. A. S. Bradley noted the Binghampton Relief society has 57 members, and $1,474 has been donated to outside work.

Pima County Country Life Conference of Arizona A. S. Bradley Cochairman Pima Homemakers’ Council University of Arizona The Binghampton Relief Society

Legion Post Votes Tonight At Local Election

The Morgan McDermott American Legion post will elect officers for the coming year. Andre M Faure of Tucson Regional Plan spoke on The Home in a Community and Mildred R Jensen on Planning a House to Fit Your Family. Candidates include Katt Stofft Kastner for commander. Harold Porque Patton and Jack Kastner for senior vice commander. A B Sieh and Ernest Navaro for junior vice commander. Steve Tormey faces Sid Desporte for the executive committee. Harry Harrington seeks re election as finance officer, unopposed.

Andre M. Faure Tucson Regional Plan, Inc Mildred R. Jensen University Legice Katt Fred Stofft Riley Mitchell Harold Porque Patton Jack Kastner A. B. Sieh Ernest Navaro Steve Tormey Sid Desporte Harry Harrington

Hand Grenades of Early Warfare Weighed Two to Six Pounds

The earliest hand grenades were heavy devices weighing between two and six pounds, reflecting the primitive explosive technology of their era. These early weapons required strong hands and careful handling, signaling a formative stage in grenade design.

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